Runco · Under 3,000 lumens · HD

Runco Reflection CL-420

1,200lumens
1280×720native
1.4–1.71throw ratio
11.3 kgweight

The Runco Reflection CL-420 is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 1,200 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×720. It uses a 250w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.4–1.71:1. Released November 2005.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.4–1.71:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.8–3.4 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m4.2–5.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.6–6.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m7.0–8.6 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m8.4–10.3 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m11.2–13.7 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m14.0–17.1 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m16.8–20.5 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m21.0–25.6 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m28.0–34.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m35.0–42.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m42.0–51.3 m

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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 lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)107 m²13.8 × 7.7 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)21 m²6.2 × 3.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)7 m²3.6 × 2.0 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)4 m²2.5 × 1.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.9 × 1.1 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesSuperOnyx DMD.
Aspect Ratio16:9 (HD)
Brightness1,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelRS232: DB-9pin
Contrast2,800:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneNo
Display TypeDLP x 1
FeaturesCE FCC B
Image Size69.00" - 172.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp Model151-1037-00 Buy 151-1037-00 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-8% & Vertical +/-50%
Light Source250W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours
MSRP$4,995 (USD)
Power370 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-2" and 12'-4" from the screen.
Projector Size6.66" x 13.98" x 16.85" (HxWxD)
ReleasedNovember 2005
Resolution1280x720
StatusDiscontinued Jan 2009
Throw Distance8.5' - 17.5' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.40:1 - 1.71:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 480p
Warranty2 Years
Weight25.0 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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