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Optoma HD50 Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From Optoma —   The Optoma HD50 Home Cinema projector delivers magnificent quality video with an sharp HD 1080p image with crisp details, perfectly balanced color and judder-free motion with Optoma's exclusive Pure Engine technology. With a 2200 lumens bright image and fifth-generation DynamicBlack technology to generate a remarkable 50,000:1 contrast ratio, the Optoma HD50 produces visually stunning video that is richer, more saturated, with higher color accuracy and better tonal range for natural looking skin tones and true-to-life colors.

  • Native Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution for the best possible digital home cinema experience
  • Next-generation exclusive Pure Engine processor for balanced color and sharp, judder-free video
  • 2200 lumens bright and 50,000:1 contrast ratio for deeper blacks and exceptional shadow detail
  • All glass multi-coated lens with vertical lens shift and 1.5X zoom ratio for superior focus and installation flexibility
  • VESA 3D Sync Port with 2D to 3D capability. Enjoy your favorite show or movie in full 3D
  • ISFccc Certified for calibrated Day/Night viewing modes


Optoma HD50 Projector Specifications

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Performance
4.5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
$3,199
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2014
Warranty
2 Years
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Brightness
2,200 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
50,000:1
Display Type
0.70" DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
1080p/60: 129ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1080
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
240W P-VIP bulb
Lamp Life
3,000 hours  / 5,000 hours
Lamp Model
BL-FP240D / 5811118543-SOT  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.5x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +9% / -5%
Throw Distance
3.9' - 32.8'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
25.69" - 324.89"
Throw Ratio
1.39:1 - 2.09:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.90" x 11.30" x 10.40"
Weight
6.0 lbs
Internal Speakers
No
Power
310 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Component: RCA
Composite: RCA
HDMI 1.4a x 2
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Full HD 3D
Crestron RoomView™
Additional Features
PureMotion: eliminates blurring & image judder.

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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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