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The BenQ MX525A Projector is a XGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,300 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. Weighing in at 4.2 lbs, this portable projector is bright and compact, perfect for business travelers, taking on a family vacation or just moving from room to room. This projector was first available for purchase in January 2016 and has been by BenQ.
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BenQ MX525A Projector Specifications
- Brightness
- 3,300 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1024x768
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (XGA)
- 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.J9R05.001 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 5.1' - 39.2' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 35.58" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.96:1 - 2.15:1
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.70" x 11.14" x 8.70"
- Weight
- 4.2 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 33 dB / 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 270 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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Audio In: Mini JackAudio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCAHDMIRS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pinVGA Out: Dsub-15pin
- Features
-
PC 3D ReadyClosed CaptioningBlackboard Mode
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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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