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The BenQ MX501 Projector is a XGA Conference Room Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 2,500 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 , and is 3D capable. The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. This projector was first available for purchase in May 2011 and has been by BenQ.
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BenQ MX501 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $699
- Brightness
- 2,500 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- Contrast
- 4,000:1
- 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
- 220W UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 4,500 hours / 6,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- 5J.J5205.001 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 4.1' - 37.1' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 30.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.86:1 - 2.04:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 12'-5" and 13'-7" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.94" x 11.30" x 9.13"
- Weight
- 5.5 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 33 dB / 27 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 270 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
Composite: RCARS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
- Features
-
PC 3D ReadyClosed Captioning
- Additional Features
- Warranty length varies by country.
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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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