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Pro8500

Brilliant and 3D-ready.


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The ViewSonic® Pro8500 is an advanced high brightness DLP® installation projector which includes BrilliantColor™ technology to produce more vibrant colors. The Pro8500 delivers 5000 lumens, 4900:1 contrast ratio with a 1024x768 XGA native resolution, allowing it to shine in virtually any lighting situation. The Pro8500 provides maximum mounting flexibility with a wide 1.5X optical zoom adjustment and a multitude of connectivity options including Network Display, USB, and WiFi. The filter-less design and long lamp life provide for easy maintenance and low total cost of ownership.

How to enable Wi-Fi

Install the WPD-100 Wi-Fi Dongle - Learn More

Features

Bright in virtually any setting with 5,000 lumens

Ultra-bright 5,000 lumen output makes this the perfect choice for large boardrooms, conference halls and auditoriums.

BrilliantColor™ technology

Latest BrilliantColor™ technology delivers stunning all-digital clarity with life-like color, sharp graphics and outstanding video. The sophisticated 5-segment color (RGBWY) wheel provides greater color accuracy than standard DLP projectors with a 4-segment color wheel

Closed captioning

Integrated closed captioning decoder for the hearing impaired.

Give Greener presentations and save

Use the Eco-mode to achieve lower power consumption, reduce overall noise and extend lamp life. Filter less design saves costs and maintenance.

Network control through RJ-45

Schedule, manage and monitor the projector remotely and receive e-mail alerts of projector lamp status

Network Display

With its advanced management software, you can project up to 4 PCs at the same time with the ability to broadcast up to 8 projectors.

PC-Less Slide Show Presentation

Project your pictures or images directly from a USB flash drive without a PC.

Stay connected

Supports multiple video timing formats from SD (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) to HD 720p, 1080i/p

USB Display

Project your presentations through any USB connection without the hassle of running a bulky VGA cable.

Wireless Capability

Allow the projector to be WiFi enabled with an optional USB wireless adapter (WPD-100)

Specifications

DISPLAY
Type 0.7" Digital Micromirror Device (DLP™)
Resolution XGA 1024x768 (Native)
Lens 1.5x Manual optical zoom / Manual optical focus
Keystone Vertical digital keystone correction: +/– 40 degrees
Display size 30"–300" / 0.76m–7.6m
Throw Distance 0.9m–10m / 3ft–32.8ft
Throw Ratio 1.45 – 2.18:1
Lamp type 280 watt
Lamp life (normal/eco-mode) 4000 / 5000* hours
Brightness 5000 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio 4900:1 (dynamic)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 (native), 16:9, 16:10, Auto
Color Gamut 70% NTSC 1931 CIE

INPUT SIGNAL
Computer and Video NTSC M (3.58 MHz), 4.43MHz, PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 60), SECAM (B, D, G, K, K1, L), SD 480i and 576i, ED 480p and 576p, HD 720p, 1080i and 1080p
Frequency Fh: 31–100KHz, Fv: 48–120Hz

COMPATIBILITY
PC VGA to UXGA
Mac® Up to UXGA (scaled)
USB Type A: for PC-less slide show presentation – supports JPEG, BMP, TIFF, PNG, GIF from USB flash drive, optional wireless USB adapter Mini-B: for direct presentation from computer (not Mac compatible)

CONNECTOR
Digital Input: HDMI 1.3
Network RJ-45
RGB Input 15-pin mini D-sub (x2)
Composite Input RCA jack
S-Video Input 4-pin mini-DIN
Component RCA (x3)
RGB Output 15-pin mini D-sub
Control RS-232 (DB-9)
Audio (input/output) 3.5mm mini jack (x2), RCA (L/R) x1 / 3.5mm mini jack

AUDIO
Speakers 10W (x2)

POWER
Voltage 100~240VAC (Auto Switching), 50/60Hz (universal)
Consumption 350W (typ) / <1W (stand-by mode)

CONTROLS
Basic Power, keystone/arrow keys, left/blank, menu/exit, right/panel key lock, enter, source
OSD Picture: Brightness, Contrast, Color Setting, User Color, Auto Keystone, Keystone, Aspect Ratio, Image, White Intensity, Gamma, 3D Sync, 3D Sync Invert Video/Audio: Frequency, Tracking, H Position, V Position, Overscan, Noise Reduction, Video Setting, Audio Setting, Microphone Volume, Speaker Volume, Mute Setting: Manual Position, Projection, Signal Type, Power Saving, Auto Source, Eco-mode, Filter Mode, High Altitude, OSD Timeout, OSD Transparency, Presentation Timer Information: Input Source, Resolution, H Frequency, V Frequency, MAC Address, Filter Hours, Filter Hours Reset, Lamp Hours, Lamp Hours Reset, Factory Default Option: Blank Screen, Password, Start up Screen, Close Captions, Green Mode, DC 12V, Others, Function, Test Pattern, Quick Power ON, Quick Cooling Network: Wired LAN, Wireless LAN, Network Restart

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Temperature 32ºF–104ºF (0ºC–40ºC)
Humidity 10%–90% (non-condensing)
Altitude 0~6,000 ft (1,800m), operational up to 10,000 ft (3048m)

NOISE LEVEL
Normal 32dB
Eco-mode 27dB

DIMENSIONS (WxHxD)
Physical 13.1 × 4.3 × 10.4 (in) / 333× 110 × 263 (mm)
Packaging 16.3 × 14.8 × 7.5 (in) / 414 ×375.9 × 190.5 (mm)

WEIGHT
Net 8.5 lb. (3.86 kg)
Gross 11.8 lb. (5.36 kg)

REGULATIONS
CB, RoHS, SVHC, WEEE, UL/cUL, FCC-B, ICES-004, TUV-S (Argentina), NOM, PSB, C-tick, KC, CE, GOST-R, Hygienic, UKrSEPRO, CCC

PACKAGE CONTENTS
ViewSonic projector, power cable, VGA cable, remote control/laser with batteries, lens cap, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard DVD (with User Guide), soft carrying case.

WARRANTY
3-year limited warranty on parts, 1-year limited warranty on lamp, 1st year Express Exchange® service.

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