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The Panasonic PT-LC50U Projector is a SVGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 700 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 800x600 . 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. 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 November 2000 and has been by Panasonic.
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Panasonic PT-LC50U Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $2,499
- White Brightness
- 700 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 800x600
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (SVGA)
- Contrast
- 300:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1280x1024
- Lamp Type
- 130W UHM bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- ET-LAC50 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- Vertical +/-0.00%
- Throw Distance
- 5.7' - 43.6' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 30.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 2.18:1 - 2.83:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 14'-7" and 18'-11" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 2.90" x 10.50" x 8.10"
- Weight
- 5.5 lbs
- Internal Speakers
- 0.5 Watts Mono
- Power
- 210 Watts 100V - 240V
- Additional Features
- Detachable swivel
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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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