BenQ MW516 Projector front view
BenQ MW516 Projector front view

BenQ MW516 Projector

WXGA Conference Room Projector
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The BenQ MW516 Projector is a WXGA Conference Room Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 2,800 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 October 2011 and has been by BenQ.



BenQ MW516 Projector Specifications


MSRP
$849
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2011
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
2,800 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1280x800
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WXGA)
Contrast
10,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200
3D Modes
PC 3D Ready

Light Source
190W UHP bulb
Light Source Life
4,500 hours  / 6,500 hours
Lamp Model
5J.J5E05.001  Buy 5J.J5E05.001 Lamp

Included Lens
1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
3.7' - 31.0'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
32.72" - 300.47"
Throw Ratio
1.46:1 - 1.60:1
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.88" x 11.89" x 9.16"
Weight
5.4 lbs
Audible Noise
27 dB  / 25 dB
Internal Speakers
2.0 Watts Mono
Power
245 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Composite: RCA
HDMI 1.3
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
PC 3D Ready
Closed Captioning
Additional Features
The Instant Restart feature gives teachers a 90-second window period to turn the projector back on immediately when it has been switched off by accident – no waiting necessary.

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