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The ViewSonic PJ501 Projector is a SVGA Portable Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 1,500 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 November 2002 and has been by ViewSonic.
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- MSRP
- $1,199
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- Status
- Discontinued
- Released
- November 2002
- Warranty
- 3 Years
- White Brightness
- 1,500 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 800x600
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3 (SVGA)
- Contrast
- 400:1
- Display Type
- 0.70" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 575i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1024x768
- Lamp Type
- 150W UHB bulb
- Lamp Life
- 2,000 hours / 4,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- PRJ-RLC-003 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 5.0' - 20.0' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 52.15" - 246.84"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.23:1 - 1.46:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 8'-1" and 9'-8" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.30" x 11.40" x 8.30"
- Weight
- 5.4 lbs
- Internal Speakers
- 1.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 210 Watts 100V - 240V
- Features
-
Short-Throw
- Additional Features
- First year free Express Exchange
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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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