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From Vivitek — The Vivitek DH856 projector offers outstanding brightness in its class. It brings together features like comprehensive Full HD 3D support, installation flexibility, keystone, and corner correction all in a compact chassis. With advanced color technology, multiple image modes, and hardware features, the DH856 provides optimum picture performance for any use in many environments.

  • 4,800 lumens of brightness with a 15,000:1 contrast
  • viviBlack enhances the black level for higher contrast ratio
  • 3D Ready via DLP Link, Full 3D from Blu-Ray, or broadcasted via cable or satellite
  • 6 segment color wheel for accurate and detailed color images
  • Easy image corrections with 4 corner geometric correction
  • Variety of display connectivity options
  • Built-in 10 watt audio speaker with multiple audio-in and audio-out ports
  • 12V trigger for simple screen/projector automation
  • Top-loading sliding cover for quick and easy lamp replacement


Vivitek DH856 Projector Specifications


Street Price
$1,581
MSRP
n/a
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
July 2021
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
4,800 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
15,000:1
Display Type
0.65" DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1080
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
310W Metal Halide bulb
Lamp Life
3,000 hours  / 5,000 hours
Lamp Model
5811120589-SVV  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.5x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
4.0' - 32.8'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
26.02" - 325.09"
Throw Ratio
1.39:1 - 2.09:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.96" x 12.36" x 9.06"
Weight
7.5 lbs
Audible Noise
38 dB  / 34 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDMI 1.4b x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
VGA In: Dsub-15pin
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
DICOM
Full HD 3D
Geometric Correction
Laser Pointer
Crestron RoomView™

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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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