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The ViewSonic PJD5555w Projector is a WXGA Home Theater Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,300 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x800 , and is 3D capable. The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. Weighing in at 4.6 lbs, this portable projector is bright and compact, perfect for business travelers, taking on a family vacation or just moving from room to room. This projector was first available for purchase in January 2015 and has been by ViewSonic.



ViewSonic PJD5555w Projector Specifications

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Performance
4.5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
$499
Status
Discontinued
Released
January 2015
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
3,300 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1280x800
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WXGA)
Contrast
20,000:1
Display Type
0.65" DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Processing
8-bit
Input Lag
1080p/60: 33ms
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
190W Metal Halide bulb
Lamp Life
5,000 hours  / 8,000 hours
Lamp Model
RLC-093  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
3.5' - 31.8'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.02" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.50:1 - 1.65:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-7" and 11'-8" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.08" x 12.44" x 8.98"
Weight
4.6 lbs
Audible Noise
32 dB  / 27 dB
Internal Speakers
2.0 Watts Mono
Power
265 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
HDMI 1.4
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Full HD 3D
Blackboard Mode
Additional Features
With SuperColor™ delivering astonishing pictures, users can experience a wider color range for true-to-life image projection.

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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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