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Sony VPL-DS100 Projector

SVGA Portable Projector
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The Sony VPL-DS100 Projector is a SVGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,200 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 January 2004 and has been by Sony.



Sony VPL-DS100 Projector Specifications


MSRP
$1,179
Status
Discontinued
Released
January 2004
Warranty
3 Years
User Reviews
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White Brightness
1,200 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
800x600
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (SVGA)
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
Lamp Model
LMP-E180  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
6.9' - 14.4'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
60.00" - 150.00"
Throw Ratio
1.48:1 - 1.75:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-9" and 11'-7" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
3.13" x 11.63" x 9.38"
Weight
6.3 lbs
Audible Noise
36 dB
Internal Speakers
1.0 Watts Mono
Power
250 Watts 100V - 240V
Additional Features
The VPL-DS100 adopts Sony original virtual light system with the all-new super high aperture liquid crystal panel and newly developed bright 185WUHP lamp.


 

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.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

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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