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Optoma H56 Digital Cinema Projector

Optoma's H56 is designed and fine-tuned specifically for use in your home theater. With a 2000:1 contrast ratio, the projector is formatted for wide screen HDTV with 1/4 HD resolution (964 x 544) and reveals deeps, rich colors, defining images in vivid detail for the ultimate home theater experience. Projecting large images that liberate your senses, Optoma's H56 defy the conventional constraints of projection viewing, illuminating impressive blacks and color reproduction.

 Image Quality
 Resolution   XGA (1024 x 768)
 Brightness   1000 ANSI lumens
 Contrast Ratio   2000:1
 Uniformity   90%
 No. of Colors   16.7Million
 Aspect Ratio(s)   4:3; 16:9 Compatible
 Display Tech.   Double Data Rate (DDR) DLP™ Technology by Texas Instrument


 Compatibility
 Data Signals   Native XGA (1024 x 768), SXGA (1280 x 1024) compressed, IBM PC and Compatibles Apple Macintosh, iMac, NEC PC98 Series, Fujutsu FM Towns, and VESA Standards, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA (resizing)
 Video Signals   HDTV(480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i) Full NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM
 Video Resolution   HDTV(480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
 H Sync   15 ~ 100 kHz
 V Sync   43 ~ 120 Hz
 Dot Clock   --


 Connectivity
 Inputs  
  • Component RGB (Shares mini D-Sub 15-pin) x 1
  • Composite Video (Single RCA) x 1
  • S-Video (Mini DIN 4-pin (Y/C)) x 1
  • Computer, Analog RGB (Standard VGA, mini D-Sub 15-pin) x 1
  • Computer, Digital RGB (DVI (Digital Visual Interface) 29-pin) x 1
  • RS-232 (Serial) x 1
  •  Outputs  
     Built-in Audio  


     Projection Lens
     Lens   F/2.44-2.69, f=28.8–34.5mm, 1:1.2 Manual Zoom and Manual Focus
     Image Size   23.4 – 246 inches (0.594m-6.25m)
     Throw Distance   3.7' (1.14m) – 32.8' (10m)
     Keystone Corr.   + / -16 Degrees
     Lens Shift   --
     Proj. Methods  


     General
     Dimensions   10.9" x 8.9" x 3.3" (W x H x D)
     Unit Weight   6.4 lbs.


     Operation
     Power Supply   AC input 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
     Power Consumption   320
     Ecomode   No
     FCC Class   FCC Class B, Home Use
     Audible Noise   32.0 dB


     Included Accessories
     Lamp   200 W User Replaceable UHP
     Lamp Life   2000 hours
     Replacement Lamp
     Cost
      List Price $499.00
     Items Included   Lens Cover, Connector Cover, AC Power Cord, S-Video Signal Cable, Composite Video Cable, VGA to Component Video Adaptor, Component to DVI Cable, Wireless Remote Control, AAA Type Batteries x 2, User Manual (Print and CD) + Quick Start Card, Warranty Card
     Remote Control   Standard Remote Control
     Carry Case  


     Warranty
     Projector   Three (3) years Limited Parts and Labor
     Lamp   90 Days on Lamps


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