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BenQ MS517 Projector

SVGA Conference Room Projector
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From BenQ —   Featuring a brightness of 2800 ANSI lumens, a high contrast ratio of 13000:1 and a SVGA resolution, the cost-effective and eco-friendly MS517 offers a stunning full-screen presentation with the finest details regardless of the ambient light level.

  • Native SVGA Resolution (800x600)
  • 2800 ANSI Lumens; 13,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • SmartEco Power Saving Technology
  • Up to 6500 Hours Long Lamp Life
  • Instant Restart & HDMI
  • Various 3D Format for Entertainment


BenQ MS517 Projector Specifications

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Performance
3.5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
$549
Status
Discontinued
Released
December 2012
Warranty
1 Year
User Reviews
(2) Review this Projector
 
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Brightness
2,800 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
800x600
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (SVGA)
Contrast
13,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200
3D Modes
PC 3D Ready

Lamp Type
190W UHP bulb
Lamp Life
4,500 hours  / 6,500 hours
Lamp Model
5J.J6L05.001  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
4.3' - 39.4'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.97:1 - 2.17:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 13'-1" and 14'-5" from the screen.
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.40" x 11.90" x 8.70"
Weight
5.1 lbs
Audible Noise
32 dB  / 30 dB
Internal Speakers
2.0 Watts Mono
Power
245 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Composite: RCA
HDMI
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
PC 3D Ready
Crestron RoomView™
Additional Features
Featuring a brightness of 2800 ANSI lumens, a high contrast ratio of 13000:1 and a SVGA resolution, the cost-effective and eco-friendly MS517 offers a stunning full-screen presentation with the finest details regardless of the ambient light level.

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

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