ViewSonic LSD500HD
MSRP$1,049.99
| Brand | ViewSonic · Installation Projectors |
| Type | Installation |
| Released | May 2026 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) |
| ANSI lumens | 5,500 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.4 ms |
A 1080p single-chip DLP laser projector for boardrooms, venues and golf simulators, rated at 5,500 ANSI lumens with a 1.3x manual zoom lens and images up to 300 inches. It has two HDMI 2.0 inputs, RS-232 and LAN control with Crestron support, a 15 W mono speaker, DLP-Link 3D and a dedicated Golf mode, and no Wi-Fi.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Technology brand | DLP | |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Pixel shift | None | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | |
| Colour management system | 6-axis | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Max HDR input | 3840x2160 at 60 Hz (HDR10, HLG) | |
| Max refresh rate | 1280×720: 120 Hz | |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.4 msMeasured 3x fast input mode | 3x fast input mode |
| 3D support | Yes | |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.75–0.98 m · 40″: 1–1.3 m · 50″: 1.25–1.63 m · 60″: 1.5–1.95 m · 70″: 1.75–2.28 m · 80″: 2–2.6 m · 90″: 2.25–2.93 m · 100″: 2.5–3.25 m · 110″: 2.75–3.58 m · 120″: 3–3.91 m · 130″: 3.25–4.23 m · 140″: 3.5–4.56 m · 150″: 3.75–4.88 m · 200″: 5–6.51 m · 250″: 6.25–8.14 m · 300″: 7.51–9.76 m | |
| Zoom type | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.3× | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | |
| Motorized lens shift | No | |
| Fixed offset | 132% | |
| Focal length | 16.9–21.61 mm | |
| F-number | 2.43–2.78 | |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt |
Light source
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light source detail | Third-generation laser phosphor engine (blue diode lasers, phosphor wheel and colour wheel) | |
| Light source life | Normal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h | |
| Warm-up time | 24.9 sMeasured | |
| Cool-down time | 2.2 sMeasured | |
| Light-source dimming | Dynamic frame | |
| ANSI lumens | 5,500 lm ANSI | ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 6,000 | |
| Claimed brightness unit | Peak lumens | |
| Brightness by mode | Brightest: 5,192 lm · Presentation: 2,743 lm · Movie: 2,225 lm · Gaming: 2,743 lm · Golf: 2,786 lmMeasured ProjectorCentral table, footnoted 'Measurements were made using the ISO 21118 spec'; zero-gain Pyle matte white screen | ProjectorCentral table, footnoted 'Measurements were made using the ISO 21118 spec'; zero-gain Pyle matte white screen |
Audio
| Speaker power | 15 W | |
| Speaker count | 1 | |
| Audio channels | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | |
| HDMI port count | 2 | |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 | |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–135 kHz | |
| Vertical scan frequency | 24–120 Hz | |
| HDBaseT | No | |
| VGA input | No | |
| USB media playback | No | |
| RS-232 | Yes | |
| LAN control | Yes | |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | |
| Wi-Fi | None | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Autofocus | None |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,658 m | |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360° | |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption (max) | 167 WMeasured | |
| Power consumption by mode | Normal: 165 W | |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External brick | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 32 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 286 mm | |
| Depth | 216 mm | |
| Height | 129 mm | |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | |
| Colours / finishes | White | |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Max screw length mm: 8 | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | |
| Air filter | None |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr Manual: three years parts and labor in the Americas; under heavy usage (over 14 hours average daily) it drops to one year for parts and labor in the Americas and Europe. | |
| Light-source warranty | 1 year (original light source, North and South America); 90 days under heavy usage over 14 hours a day | |
| User manual | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500HD/LSD500HD_V53HD_LS740HD-5_V52HD-5_LSD600W_LS740W-5_UG_ENG.pdf | |
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | |
| Hazard distance | 1 m | |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC |
In the box
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter | |
| Remote type | IR |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LSD500HD needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.13–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B0GSC5PW3F |
| MPN | LSD500HD | ||
| All variants | All regions | Model number | VS20995 |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | ViewSonic LSD500HD Review: Best Budget Laser Projector for Golf & Business? | ProjectorCentral |
