Christie Captiva DWU500S

Brand	Christie · Captiva
Type	Business
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Brightness	5,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio	0.25:1

A single-chip DLP ultra short throw laser projector with 1920x1200 WUXGA resolution and a rated 4,500 ANSI and 5,000 ISO lumens. It throws a 130 to 150 inch image from a 0.25:1 fixed lens, is rated for 20,000 hours of laser life, and has two HDMI inputs, VGA, Ethernet and RS-232 control. It is made for boardrooms, classrooms, museums and retail.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output	5,000 lm ISO · 4,500 lm ANSI
Imaging technology	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h

Optics

Throw ratio	0.25:1100″ · 0.54 m
Image size	130–150 in
Aperture (f-number)	2.4
Corner correction	4-corner
Lens material	Glass

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs	VGA
Max input resolution	WUXGA
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone
Control ports	RS-232
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speaker power	10 W
Speakers	1
Layout	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	383 × 318 × 88 mm
Weight	5,800 g
Colours	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–40°C
Operating humidity	10–85%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 350 W · Eco 250 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby	Up to 2 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)

Safety & support

Laser class	Class 1
Risk group	RG2
FDA laser notice	Notice 57
Marks	CE, FCC, UL, CCC
User manual	christiedigital.com
Firmware	1.2.0 (Jun 2026)

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote
Remote	IR

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Black	All regions	MPN	171-037101
White	All regions	MPN	171-038102
Black, TAA-compliant (DWU500SA)	All regions	MPN	171-087106