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Panasonic PT-LB30U Projector

XGA Portable Projector
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The Panasonic PT-LB30U Projector is a XGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,000 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. This projector was first available for purchase in June 2005 and has been by Panasonic.



Panasonic PT-LB30U Projector Specifications


MSRP
$3,799
Status
Discontinued
Released
June 2005
Warranty
3 Years
User Reviews
(2) Review this Projector
 
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White Brightness
3,000 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1024x768
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (XGA)
Contrast
400:1
Display Type
0.80" 3LCD Chips
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200

Lamp Type
220W UHM bulb
Lamp Life
2,000 hours
Lamp Model
etlab30-lamp  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
10.5' - 29.9'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
90.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.50:1 - 1.78:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-10" and 11'-8" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
2.90" x 12.80" x 9.20"
Weight
5.7 lbs
Internal Speakers
1.0 Watts Mono
Power
300 Watts 100V - 240V
Features
Short-Throw
Additional Features
Featuring the exclusive Daylight View™ technology to achieve a 50% improvement in image performance in bright rooms.

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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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