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BenQ HT2050A Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From BenQ — The BenQ HT2050A CineHome series projector brings big-screen Full HD visuals to your living room, with >96% Rec.709 accuracy for authentic cinematic color and short throw for 100" pictures from just 2.5 meters away without setup hassle. Offering CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 for immersive AV experiences, the HT2050A's ultra-low input lag and special Game Mode enable epic gaming.

  • Vertical lens shift with 1.3X big zoom for easy installation
  • Advanced Game Mode and low input lag for ultra-smooth gaming
  • 96% Rec. 709 accurate color CinematicColor technology
  • Superb big screen audiovisual experience
  • Spectacular Full HD 1080p visual quality
  • Advanced CinemaMaster Audio+ 2 for massive sound


BenQ HT2050A Projector Specifications

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Performance
4.5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

Street Price
$649
MSRP
$749
Best Used For
Awards
#7 in Top 10 Home Theater Projectors
Status
Shipping
Released
February 2018
Warranty
3 Years
User Reviews
(1) Review this Projector
Global
Also sold as the BenQ W1120 outside of the USA.

 
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Brightness
2,200 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Dynamic Contrast
15,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Wheel
6 segments
Color Wheel
6x speed
Color Processing
10-bit
Input Lag
1080p/60: 16.67ms
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
240W Metal Halide bulb
Lamp Life
3,500 hours  / 7,000 hours
Lamp Model
5J.JEE05.001  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.3x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Vertical +/-10%
Throw Distance
4.4' - 25.1'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
40.39" - 300.03"
Throw Ratio
1.15:1 - 1.50:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 8'-4" and 10'-11" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
No
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.80" x 15.00" x 10.90"
Weight
7.3 lbs
Audible Noise
29 dB  / 27 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
353 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio In: RCA
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Component: RCA
Composite: RCA
HDMI x 2
RS232: DB-9pin
USB x 2
VGA In: Dsub-15pin

Features
Closed Captioning
Full HD 3D
Blackboard Mode

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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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