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The Sony VPL-CS7 Projector is a SVGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,800 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. This projector was first available for purchase in September 2004 and has been by Sony.

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Sony VPL-CS7 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,649
- White Brightness
- 1,800 ANSI Lumens / 1,500 Lumens
- Resolution
- 800x600
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (SVGA)
- Contrast
- 350:1
- Display Type
- 0.62" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 575i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1024x768
- Lamp Type
- 185W UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- LMP-E180 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 11.5' - 28.9' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 100.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.46:1 - 1.75:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-7" and 11'-6" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.10" x 11.69" x 9.40"
- Weight
- 6.4 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 39 dB / 35 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 1.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 250 Watts 100V - 240V
- Additional Features
- The all-new elliptical reflector with ultra smooth surface combined with a concave lens enables very small light source and accomplish very high light collection efficiency.
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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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