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The Optoma W505 Projector is a WXGA Large Venue Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 5,200 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 August 2013 and has been by Optoma.



Optoma W505 Projector Specifications


MSRP
n/a
Status
Discontinued
Released
August 2013
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
5,200 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1280x800
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WXGA)
Contrast
2,000:1
Display Type
0.65" DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
370W P-VIP bulb
Lamp Life
1,500 hours  / 3,500 hours
Lamp Model
BL-FP370A   Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
No
Optional Lenses




BX-DL080 Short Fixed Lens Throw Ratio 0.81:1
BX-DL100 Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.15:1-1.37:1
BX-DL200 Standard Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.62:1-2.03:1
BX-DL300 Long Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 2.02:1-3.03:1
BX-DL500 Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 3.15:1-5.30:1
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-5% & Vertical +55% / -15%
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
7.10" x 16.90" x 13.40"
Weight
18.6 lbs
Audible Noise
37 dB
Internal Speakers
3.0 Watts × 2
Power
480 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio In: RCA x 2
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Component
Composite: RCA
DisplayPort
DVI Digital Input
HDMI 1.4a
Network: RJ-45
RGB In: BNC
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Full HD 3D
Blackboard Mode
Additional Features
HDMI, display port and DVI for digital connectivity, 2 VGA inputs and one VGA out for analog content, vertical and horizontal lens shift, discrete audio inputs, 12 volt trigger 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.

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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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