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The Hitachi BZ-1 Projector is a WXGA Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 2,500 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x800 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. This projector was first available for purchase in October 2011 and has been by Hitachi. The Hitachi BZ-1 was also marketed as the Dukane ImagePro 8108HWI.



Hitachi BZ-1 Projector Specifications

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Performance
5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
n/a
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2011
Warranty
3 Years
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White Brightness
2,500 ANSI Lumens / 1,700 Lumens
Color Brightness
2,500 Lumens
Resolution
1280x800
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WXGA)
Contrast
2,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.59" 3LCD Chips
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 525p, 576i, 576p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200

Lamp Type
210W UHB bulb
Lamp Life
3,000 hours  / 6,000 hours
Lamp Model
DT01181  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
Fixed focal length , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
1.4' - 2.3'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
60.00" - 100.00"
Throw Ratio
0.31:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.00" x 13.60" x 11.90"
Weight
9.1 lbs
Audible Noise
34 dB  / 28 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
320 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Composite: RCA
HDMI
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
Interactive
Short-Throw
Closed Captioning
Blackboard Mode
Crestron RoomView™
Additional Features
Ultra short throw lens.

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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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