Christie LW551i

MSRP$5,985

Brand	Christie
Type	Business
Status	Discontinued
Released	June 2012
Resolution	WXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Lamp
ANSI lumens	5,500 lm
Throw ratio	1.5–3:1

A 3LCD lamp projector for small to medium meeting rooms and venues, with 1280x800 WXGA resolution, a rated 5,500 ANSI lumens and a 330 W UHP lamp. It has motorized zoom, focus and lens shift with interchangeable lenses, two HDMI inputs, analog computer and video inputs, wired network and RS-232C control, and is discontinued.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800
Dynamic contrast	3,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris
Picture mode memories	4

Optics

Throw ratio	1.5–3:1
Zoom type	Optical
Focus	Motorized
Vertical lens shift	-40–125%
Horizontal lens shift	±22%
Motorized lens shift	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes
Image size range	30–600 in
Lens memory	3
Vertical keystone	-12–12°
Horizontal keystone	-20–20°
Corner / warp correction	8pt

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	330 W UHP lamp (standard mode 2,500 h, eco mode 3,000 h)
Lamp wattage	330 W
Light source life	Normal: 2,500 h · Eco: 3,000 h
ANSI lumens	5,500 lm ANSI	ANSI

Audio

Speaker power	16 W
Speaker count	2
Audio channels	Stereo

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1600 × 1200
HDMI port count	2
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm, Rca
Horizontal scan frequency	15–106 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	56–120 Hz
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Wired IR input	Yes
PJLink class	Class 1
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes
Auto keystone	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	480 W
Standby power	0.35 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 31 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	498 mm
Depth	476 mm
Height	147 mm
Weight	8.9 kg

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr The spec page is the Americas and Asia Pacific site; the maker does not name a country.
Light-source warranty	500 hours or one year (whichever comes first)
User manual	https://www.christiedigital.com/globalassets/resources/public/020-000461-02-christie-lit-man-usr-d1.pdf
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UL, CE, CCC

In the box

Box contents	Power cord, Computer cable, Hdmi dvi cable, Remote control, Batteries, Lens cover, Adapter cover, Cable holder, Security label, Software cd, Manual cd
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LW551i needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.5–3:1 lens.
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