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The ViewSonic PJD8653ws Projector is a WXGA Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,000 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. This projector was first available for purchase in March 2013 and has been by ViewSonic.
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ViewSonic PJD8653ws Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $1,349
- Brightness
- 3,000 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 15,000:1
- Display Type
- 0.60" DLP x 1
- Color Wheel
- 6 segments
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- 3D Modes
- Full HD 3D
- Lamp Type
- 240W Metal Halide bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,500 hours / 7,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- RLC-082 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- Fixed focal length , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 1.7' - 2.5' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 69.95" - 100.27"
- Throw Ratio
- 0.35:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens 2'-6" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 9.90" x 14.10" x 14.40"
- Weight
- 16.1 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 34 dB / 32 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 8.0 Watts × 2
- Power
- 300 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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12-Volt TriggerAudio In: Mini Jack x 2Audio In: RCA x 2Audio Out: Mini JackComposite: RCAHDMINetwork: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2VGA Out: Dsub-15pin
- Features
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Short-ThrowClosed CaptioningFull HD 3DLaser PointerCrestron RoomView™
- Additional Features
- With an optional interactive package, the PJD8653ws supports dual interactive pens for collaborative learning and turns any surface into an interactive whiteboard.
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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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