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Optoma ZU500USTe Projector

WUXGA Ultra Short Throw (UST) Projector
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From Optoma — The Optoma ZU500USTe projector is powered by a long-lasting, low maintenance DuraCore laser light source. The lamp-less and filter-free design vastly reduces running costs for a lower total cost of ownership. Weighing only 12.5 lbs, this projector can be mounted just inches away from a wall or surface and can project an image size of over 100 inches. Supporting 24/7 operation and versatile orientation, the ZU500USTe is a flexible, powerful, and bright ultra-short-throw projector that makes for a superb signage solution where space or accessibility can be limited, such as shop windows or retail displays.

  • IP5X dust resistant optical engine
  • Four corner correction
  • Superior contrast
  • Extron IPLink compatible
  • Built-in media player
  • Integrated speaker
  • Auto power off


Optoma ZU500USTe Projector Specifications


Street Price
$3,599
MSRP
$6,469
Best Used For
Status
Shipping
Released
October 2021
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Brightness
5,000 ANSI Lumens
Resolution
1920x1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10 (WUXGA)
Contrast
100,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1200
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
Laser Phosphor
Lamp Life
30,000 hours

Included Lens
Fixed focal length , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
0.7 m - 0.8 m  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
338 cm - 393 cm
Throw Ratio
0.25:1
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
11 cm x 38 cm x 32 cm
Weight
7.2 kg
Audible Noise
35 dB  / 33 dB
Internal Speakers
10.0 Watts Mono
Power
400 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio In: Mini Jack
Audio Out: Mini Jack
Composite: RCA
HDMI 1.4a x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin
VGA Out: Dsub-15pin

Features
Short-Throw
DICOM
Operate 24/7
Full HD 3D
Blackboard Mode
Crestron RoomView™

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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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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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