Christie LW401 vs InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST
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| Christie LW401 MSRP $4,985 |  InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.55 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 4:3 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1024 × 768 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.5–2.2:1 | 0.62:1 |
| Projection distance table | — | 40″: 0.5 m · 50″: 0.63 m · 60″: 0.75 m · 70″: 0.88 m · 80″: 1 m · 90″: 1.13 m · 100″: 1.25 m · 120″: 1.5 m · 150″: 1.88 m · 180″: 2.26 m · 250″: 3.13 m · 303″: 3.8 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | None |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1× |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | -45–155% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±105% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 115% |
| Focal length | — | 7.15 mm |
| F-number | — | 2.8 |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes | — |
| Image size range | 30–600 in | 40–303 inDerived |
| Lens memory | 3 | — |
| Vertical keystone | -12–12° | -20–20° |
| Horizontal keystone | -20–20° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Lamp |
| Light source detail | 245 W UHP lamp | UHP lamp |
| Lamp wattage | 245 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 2,500 h · Eco: 4,000 h | Dynamic: 15,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Cool-down time | — | 10 s |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 4,000 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 4,200 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 80% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000:1 | 30,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Picture mode memories | 4 | 15 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 2 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Stereo | — |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1600 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm, Rca | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–106 kHz | 15–97.55 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 56–120 Hz | 54–85 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) | Rated: 27 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Rear, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 375 W | 267 W |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Min: 210 W · Max: 267 W |
| Standby power | 0.35 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 2 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 498 mm | 236 mm |
| Depth | 476 mm | 313 mm |
| Height | 147 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Min screw length mm: 10 |
| Air filter | — | None |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, UL, CE, CCC | CE, UKCA, FCC, CCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 500 hours or one year (whichever comes first) | Original lamp: 1 year or 1000 hours; replacement lamps: 3 months |
| User manual | https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf | https://cdn.infocus.com/2023/11/ScreenPlay-Users-Manual-v1.0-Visa-Genesis-I-II-.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Power cord, Computer cable, Hdmi dvi cable, Remote, Batteries, Lens cover, User manual cd | Projector, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |