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The Optoma WU1500 Projector is a WUXGA Large Venue Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 11,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1920x1200 , 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 March 2016 and has been by Optoma.



Optoma WU1500 Projector Specifications


MSRP
$22,699
Status
Discontinued
Released
March 2016
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
11,000 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WUXGA)
Contrast
5,000:1
Dynamic Contrast
5,000:1
Display Type
0.96" DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Wheel
2x speed
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 625i, 625p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
465W Metal Halide bulb x 2
Lamp Life
1,500 hours  / 2,000 hours
Lamp Model
BL-FN465B / SP.78901GC01  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
No
Optional Lenses





BX-CTA18 Short Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 0.84:1-1.02:1
BX-CTA19 Wide Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.02:1-1.36:1
BX-CTA20 Semi-Wide Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.20:1-1.50:1
BX-CTA21 Standard Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 1.50:1-2.00:1
BX-CTA22 Long Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 2.00:1-4.00:1
BX-CTA23 Extra Long Zoom Lens Throw Ratio 4.00:1-7.20:1
Lens Shift
Horizontal & Vertical
Digital Zoom
Yes

Projector Size
8.20" x 23.30" x 20.50"
Weight
51.0 lbs
Internal Speakers
No
Power
1,440 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
DVI Digital Input
HD-SDI: BNC
HDBaseT: RJ-45
HDMI 1.4
Network: RJ-45
RGB In: BNC
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Picture-in-Picture
Closed Captioning
DICOM
Operate 24/7
Full HD 3D
Edge Blending
Geometric Correction
Crestron RoomView™

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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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