ViewSonic PA503X

Brand	ViewSonic · PA503
Type	Business
Released	July 2017
Resolution	1024 × 768
Imaging technology	DLP
Light source type	Lamp
ANSI lumens	4,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms

A single-chip DLP lamp projector with a 0.55-inch XGA (1024x768) chip, rated by ViewSonic at 4000 ANSI lumens, aimed at small meeting rooms and classrooms. It has a 1.1x manual zoom lens, vertical keystone correction, one HDMI 1.4 input plus two VGA inputs, HDMI 3D support, a 2 W speaker and a 190 W lamp rated at 5,000 hours.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in
Native aspect ratio	4:3
Native resolution	1024 × 768
Colour wheel segments	6 segments
Dynamic contrast	22,000:1
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit
Colour management system	6-axis
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms
3D support	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential

Optics

Throw ratio	1.96–2.15:1
Projection distance table	60″: 2.39–2.62 m · 70″: 2.78–3.06 m · 80″: 3.18–3.5 m · 90″: 3.58–3.94 m · 100″: 3.97–4.37 m · 110″: 4.37–4.81 m · 120″: 4.77–5.25 m · 130″: 5.17–5.68 m · 140″: 5.56–6.12 m · 150″: 5.96–6.56 m · 160″: 6.36–7 m · 170″: 6.76–7.43 m · 180″: 7.15–7.87 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.1×
Focus	Manual
Fixed offset	120%
Focal length	22–24.1 mm
F-number	2.56–2.68
Image size range	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-40–40°

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	190W UHP Lamp
Lamp wattage	190 W
Light source life	Normal: 5,000 h · Supereco: 15,000 h
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
ANSI lumens	4,000 lm ANSI	ANSI

Audio

Speaker power	2 W
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1080
HDMI port count	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	23–120 Hz
VGA input	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	No
Wired IR input	Yes
Ethernet	No

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	10–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	280 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 260 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 31 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	294 mm
Depth	218 mm
Height	110 mm
Weight	2.2 kg

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr The manual states the cover for North and South America; heavy use (over 14 hours a day average) drops it to 1 year. Other regions: check with the local dealer. ProjectorCentral also lists 3 years.
Light-source warranty	Lamps bought separately as accessories: 90 days
User manual	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
Spares availability	Replacement lamp RLC-108, air filter RSPL and wall/ceiling mount PJ-WMK-007 listed as optional accessories
Photobiological risk group	RG2
Safety & market certifications	CE, FCC

In the box

Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote, Batteries, Vga cable
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the PA503X needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.96–2.15:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.