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Vivitek DU978-WT Projector

WUXGA Conference Room Projector
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From Vivitek —   The Vivitek DU978 digital projector delivers impressive color reproduction and amazing performance. With new improved lens performance, built-in speaker, an assortment of connection options, including 3D sync, and RJ45/RS232, the DU978 integrates effortlessly into almost any situation where a powerful projector is needed.

  • RJ45/RS-232c/Telnet for integration and system automation compatible with Crestron, AMX, Extron
  • Crestron RoomView certified
  • 12V trigger for simple screen/projector automation
  • Top-loading, sliding cover for quick and easy lamp replacement
  • Keypad lock prevents accidental system adjustments


Vivitek DU978-WT Projector Specifications


Status
Discontinued
Released
April 2016
Warranty
5 Years
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Brightness
5,000 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WUXGA)
Contrast
15,000:1
Display Type
0.65" DLP x 1
Color Wheel
5 segments
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
310W UHP bulb
Lamp Life
2,500 hours  / 4,000 hours
Lamp Model
5811118436-SVV  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.5x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +9% / -3.10%
Throw Distance
3.9' - 32.8'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
26.41" - 333.92"
Throw Ratio
1.39:1 - 2.09:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-10" and 14'-9" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.50" x 13.10" x 10.00"
Weight
8.3 lbs
Audible Noise
36 dB  / 30 dB
Internal Speakers
5.0 Watts Mono
Power
370 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
DisplayPort
HDMI 1.4 x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Full HD 3D
Soft Carrying Case
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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