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The Panasonic PT-CW230U 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 , and is 3D capable. The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. This projector was first available for purchase in May 2012 and has been by Panasonic. The Panasonic PT-CW230U was also marketed as the Canon LV-8235 UST.

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Panasonic PT-CW230U Projector Specifications
- Brightness
- 2,500 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 2,000:1
- Display Type
- 0.65" DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 525i, 525p, 576i, 576p, 1125i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1280x800
- 3D Modes
- PC 3D Ready
- Lamp Type
- 275W UHM bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- ET-LAC100 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- Fixed focal length , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 0.8' - 1.5' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 59.58" - 111.72"
- Throw Ratio
- 0.19:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens 1'-4" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 7.01" x 12.64" x 11.26"
- Weight
- 13.7 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 36 dB / 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 10.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 350 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
Composite: RCAHDMINetwork: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinS-VideoVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
- Features
-
PC 3D ReadyShort-Throw
- Additional Features
- The Panasonic PT-CW230 Series enables large-screen 3D projection in limited space. The projectors can be installed either horizontally or vertically on a table, wall, ceiling or floor, providing a wider range of uses.
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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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