ViewSonic PJ1173

Name: ViewSonic PJ1173
Brand: ViewSonic

5,000lumens

1024×768native

0.8–7.4throw ratio

7.2 kgweight

The ViewSonic PJ1173 is a 0.80" 3LCD projector rated at 5,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 275w metal halide bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours. 4 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.8:1 to 7.4:1. Released June 2008.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (XGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image width	Height	LEN-003 Short Fixed 0.8:1	LEN-004 Short Zoom 1.2–2.0:1	LEN-005 Long Zoom 2.0–3.9:1	LEN-006 Long Zoom 3.9–7.4:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.5 m	1.6 m	2.4–4.0 m	4.0–7.8 m	7.8–14.8 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	2.25 m	2.4 m	3.6–6.0 m	6.0–11.7 m	11.7–22.2 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	3.0 m	3.2 m	4.8–8.0 m	8.0–15.6 m	15.6–29.6 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.75 m	4.0 m	6.0–10.0 m	10.0–19.5 m	19.5–37.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	4.5 m	4.8 m	7.2–12.0 m	12.0–23.4 m	23.4–44.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	6.0 m	6.4 m	9.6–16.0 m	16.0–31.2 m	31.2–59.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	7.5 m	8.0 m	12.0–20.0 m	20.0–39.0 m	39.0–74.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	9.0 m	9.6 m	14.4–24.0 m	24.0–46.8 m	46.8–88.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	11.25 m	12.0 m	18.0–30.0 m	30.0–58.5 m	58.5–111.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	15.0 m	16.0 m	24.0–40.0 m	40.0–78.0 m	78.0–148.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	18.75 m	20.0 m	30.0–50.0 m	50.0–97.5 m	97.5–185.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	22.5 m	24.0 m	36.0–60.0 m	60.0–117.0 m	117.0–222.0 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 light	Max area	Max width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)	444 m²	24.3 × 18.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	89 m²	10.9 × 8.2 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	30 m²	6.3 × 4.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	15 m²	4.4 × 3.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	9 m²	3.4 × 2.6 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	Four 4-watt speakers with SRS® WOW technology for panoramic 3D sound.
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (XGA)
Audible Noise	39 dB / 33 dB (Eco)
Color Processing	8-bit
Connection Panel	Component: RCA Composite: RCA HDMI 1.3 Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast	1,000:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1600x1200
Digital Keystone	Horizontal & Vertical
Display Type	0.80" 3LCD
Dynamic Iris	Yes
Features	CE Laser Pointer FCC B UL
Image Size	60.00" - 350.00"
Included Lens	1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers	4.0 Watts × 4
Lamp Model	003-120457-01 Buy 003-120457-01 Lamp
Lens Shift	Vertical +/-0.00%
Light Source	275W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life	2,000 hours
MSRP	$3,749 (USD)
Power	460 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	5.50" x 16.50" x 12.60" (HxWxD)
Released	June 2008
Resolution	1024x768
Status	Discontinued Oct 2011
Throw Distance	7.2' - 35.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio	1.53:1 - 1.84:1 (D:W)
Video Modes	720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 575i, 480p, 480i
Warranty	3 Years
Weight	15.8 lbs
White Brightness	5,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

Compatible lenses

Lens	Throw ratio	Distance for 10 m width
LEN-003 Short Fixed	0.8:1	8.0 m
LEN-004 Short Zoom	1.2–2.0:1	12.0–20.0 m
LEN-005 Long Zoom	2.0–3.9:1	20.0–39.0 m
LEN-006 Long Zoom	3.9–7.4:1	39.0–74.0 m

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