ViewSonic LS500WH
| Brand | ViewSonic · Luminous Superior |
| Type | Business |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2022 |
| Resolution | WXGA |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1 |
A lamp-free single-chip DLP projector with a 0.65-inch 1280x800 chip and an RGB LED light source, rated at 2,000 ANSI lumens (3,000 LED lumens claimed). It has a 1.1x manual zoom with no lens shift, one HDMI 1.4 input, RS-232, a 2 W mono speaker and a 30,000-hour light source, aimed at classrooms and meeting rooms.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 2,000 lm ANSI | |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm (LED lumens) | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65 | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | RGB LED | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.55–1.7:1100″ · 3.34–3.66 m | |
| Image size | 30–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1×Derived | |
| Focal length | 22–24.1 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.56–2.68 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 293 × 221 × 115 mm | |
| Weight | 2,450 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, screws ≤ 8 mm | |
| Dust filter | None | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X (light engine) | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–90%RH | |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | 156 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Marks | CE, FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr) | |
| User manual | viewsonicglobal.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide | |
| Remote | IR |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LS500WH needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.55–1.7:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 766907016734 |
| MPN | LS500WH |
Also known as
| LS500WHE | All regions | Regional model |