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The Optoma W501 Projector is a WXGA Large Venue Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 5,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x800 , and is 3D capable. The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. The unique projector lens has the ability to be shifted to allow greater flexibility in positioning the projector relative to the screen. This projector was first available for purchase in September 2013 and has been by Optoma.
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Optoma W501 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- n/a
- Brightness
- 5,000 Lumens (ANSI)1
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 15,000:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 10-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1920x1080
- 3D Modes
- Full HD 3D
- Lamp Type
- 310W UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,500 hours / 4,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- BL-FU310A Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.5x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- Vertical +6.50%
- Throw Distance
- 3.5' - 32.8' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 22.82" - 320.10"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.45:1 - 2.17:1
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 6.00" x 15.20" x 11.00"
- Weight
- 9.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 27 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 15.0 Watts × 2
- Power
- 355 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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12-Volt TriggerAudio In: RCA x 2Audio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCADVI Digital InputHDMI 1.4Network: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSB x 3VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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Full HD 3DBlackboard ModeLaser Pointer
- Additional Features
- Outstanding features on this remarkable product include HDMI and DVI for digital connectivity, over-the-network presentation capability, wireless presentation capability via optional USB dongle, vertical lens shift and discrete audio inputs including microphone input for maximum installation convenience
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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.
Manufacturer Cited Brightness:
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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