The Boxlight 3700 is a 3LCD projector rated at 450 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 150w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.5 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 2.25 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 3.0 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 3.75 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 4.5 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 6.0 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 7.5 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 9.0 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 11.25 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 15.0 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 18.75 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 22.5 m |
No throw-ratio data was published for this model.
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Maximum image size for projection mapping
Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.
| Ambient light | Max area | Max width × height |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rural site (1 lux) | 40 m² | 7.3 × 5.5 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 8 m² | 3.3 × 2.4 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 3 m² | 1.9 × 1.4 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 1 m² | 1.3 × 1.0 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 1 m² | 1.0 × 0.8 m |
Full specifications
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (SVGA) |
|---|---|
| Digital Keystone | No |
| Display Type | 3LCD |
| Included Lens | manual zoom , manual focus |
| Lens Shift | No |
| Light Source | 150W Metal Halide bulb |
| Light Source Life | 2,000 hours |
| MSRP | $6,099 (USD) |
| Resolution | 800x600 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Video Modes | ** |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Weight | 12.0 lbs |
| White Brightness | 450 Lumens (ANSI) 1 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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| Model | Lumens | Resolution | Light source | Throw ratio | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxlight 4200 | 450 | 800×600 | Metal Halide bulb | ||
| Panasonic PT-L5 | 450 | 800×600 | 150W Metal Halide bulb | 2.05–2.73:1 | $3,495 |
| Boxlight 4000 | 500 | 800×600 | 270W Metal Halide bulb | $5,999 | |
| Boxlight 4802 | 500 | 800×600 | 270W Metal Halide bulb | $5,599 | |
| Boxlight MP-83i | 400 | 800×600 | 150W UHB bulb | 2.05–2.73:1 | $3,299 |
| Hitachi CP-S830 | 500 | 800×600 | 150W UHB bulb | 2.05–2.73:1 | $5,795 |
| Sanyo PLV-30 | 500 | 800×600 | 120W UHP bulb | 1.97–2.37:1 | |
| Boxlight 3500 | 375 | 800×600 | Metal Halide bulb |