BenQ MW560

BenQ MW560 white projector seen from the front right, showing the lens and top control panel
BrandBenQ
TypeBusiness
Status
Discontinued
ReleasedJanuary 2021
ResolutionWXGA
Imaging technologyDLP
Light sourceLamp
Brightness4,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio1.55–1.7:1

A WXGA (1280x800) single-chip DLP lamp projector rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens, aimed at meeting rooms and classrooms. It has two HDMI 1.4a inputs, VGA, composite and S-Video inputs, a 10 W mono speaker and 1.1x manual zoom, and weighs 2.3 kg.

Data sheet

Picture

White light output4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technologyDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast20,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit
Colour management (CMS)6-axis
3DYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential

Light source

Light sourceLamp
Lamp power200 W
Light-source life6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 10,000 h dynamic
Warm-up time30 s
Cool-down time90 s

Optics

Throw ratio1.55–1.7:10 m2 m4 m6 m60″80″100″120″150″100″ · 3.34–3.66 m
Image size60–150 in
Projection offset100%
ZoomOptical
Zoom ratio1.1×Derived
Focal length22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.56–2.68
FocusManual
AutofocusNo
Vertical keystone40°
Auto keystoneYes
Lens materialGlass

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputsVGA, Composite
Max input resolutionWUXGA
Audio inputs3.5 mm
Control portsRS-232

Audio

Speaker power10 W
Speakers1
LayoutMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)296 × 221 × 120 mm
Weight2,300 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM4, 20–25 mm screws

Environment & power

Operating temperature0–40°C
Operating humidity10–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 280 W · Normal 260 W · Eco 215 W
StandbyUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noiseNormal 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)

Safety & support

Risk groupRG2
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 2,000 h)
User manualesupportdownload.benq.com

In the box

In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, VGA cable
RemoteIR

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Variants & identifiers

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VariantRegionTypeCode
Standard🇺🇸 USMPNMW560

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