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Yamaha LPX-500 Projector

720P Home Theater Projector
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The Yamaha LPX-500 Projector is a 720P Home Theater Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 800 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x720 . The internal 3LCD technology is an innovative 3-chip design that sets itself apart by delivering vibrant, true-to-life images with better color brightness and a wider color gamut. This projector was first available for purchase in September 2002 and has been by Yamaha.



Yamaha LPX-500 Projector Specifications


MSRP
$5,500
Status
Discontinued
Released
September 2002
Warranty
2 Years
User Reviews
(7) Review this Projector
 
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White Brightness
800 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1280x720
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Contrast
800:1
Display Type
0.87" 3LCD Chips
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1280x1024

Lamp Type
150W UHP bulb
Lamp Model
PJL-5015  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.35x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Throw Distance
11.1' - 20.9'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
80.00" - 200.00"
Throw Ratio
1.47:1 - 1.98:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-4" and 13'-12" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.94" x 16.13" x 11.06"
Weight
10.6 lbs
Audible Noise
32 dB
Power
240 Watts
Additional Features
Faroudja DCDi processing

 

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.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

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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