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From ViewSonic —   The ViewSonic PS501X price-performance short throw projector features native XGA 1024 x 768 resolution, a user-friendly design, and a sleek white chassis. A short-throw lens with a 0.61 throw ratio offers large projection images for smaller rooms. The PS501X also features HDMI and VGA connectivity, and an RS232 control port. An energy-saving DynamicEco feature reduces power consumption by up to 70% and extends the lamp life up to 15,000 hours.

  • SuperColor: amazing color accuracy
  • Large images in small spaces
  • 3,500 lumen brightness
  • HDMI input & powered USB
  • Long lamp life
  • 6 segment color wheel


ViewSonic PS501X Projector Specifications


MSRP
$545
Best Used For
Status
Discontinued
Released
May 2018
Warranty
3 Years
User Reviews
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Brightness
3,500 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1024x768
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (XGA)
Contrast
22,000:1
Display Type
0.55" DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1080

Lamp Type
190W Metal Halide bulb
Lamp Life
5,000 hours  / 15,000 hours
Lamp Model
RLC-108  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
Fixed focal length , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
1.2' - 12.2'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
30.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
0.61:1
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.53" x 11.50" x 9.29"
Weight
5.7 lbs
Internal Speakers
2.0 Watts Mono
Power
260 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
HDMI 1.4
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Short-Throw
Blackboard Mode

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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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