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From BenQ — Best Choice at Class-leading Value for Small-Medium Spaces. Featuring a brightness of 3200 ANSI lumens and a high contrast ratio of 13000:1, the cost-effective and eco-friendly MW526 offers a stunning full-screen presentation with the finest details regardless of the ambient light level.
- Native WXGA Resolution (1280x800)
- 3,200 ANSI Lumens; 13,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- SmartEco Power Saving Technology
- Up to 10,000 Hours Long Lamp Life
- <0.5W Standby Mode & HDMI
- Full 3D Ready

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BenQ MW526 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- n/a
- Brightness
- 3,200 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- 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 / 10,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 5J.J9R05.0010 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 6.2' - 31.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 53.17" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.50:1 - 1.65:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-7" and 11'-8" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.70" x 11.40" x 8.70"
- Weight
- 4.1 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 33 dB / 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 270 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
Audio In: Mini JackAudio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCAHDMIRS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
- Features
-
PC 3D ReadyClosed CaptioningBlackboard Mode
- Additional Features
- SmartEco Mode adjusts the lamp power to maximize power saving by delivering the best contrast and brightness performance using only as much light as needed.
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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.
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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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