Reviews of the ViewSonic PJ501
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CNET Review
The Good: Very bright; projects a 25-foot diagonal image clearly; fast warm-up and shutdown times; three-year warranty.
The Bad: Big and heavy; low contrast ratio; grays look pink.
The Bottom Line: Consider the ViewSonic PJ501 if you're looking for a very bright projector and a long warranty.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 11419 other Projectors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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itp.net
Review Summary: An impressive projector that will do a job for the small business.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The ViewSonic PJ501 looks suspiciously like the Hitachi CP-S317W. If both projectors have similar cases and lighted control buttons, that's because Hitachi also manufacturers the ViewSonic PJ501. Despite the PJ501's 1,500-lumen rating (the Hitachi model's
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Fairly inexpensive model complicates focusing and produces somewhat blurry text.
Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
Part number: PJ501
General
- Device Type LCD projector
- Width 10.9 in
- Depth 8.3 in
- Height 2.4 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
Projector / Panel
- Image Brightness 1500 ANSI lumens
- Image Contrast Ratio 400:1
- Image Size 2.5 ft - 19.4 ft
- Projection Distance 2.6 ft - 19.4 ft
- Resolution 800 x 600 (native) / 1024 x 768 (resized)
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 120 Hz x 78 KHz
- Lamp Type UHB 150 Watt
- Lamp Life Cycle 2000 hour(s)
- Controls / Adjustments Zoom, Input select, Contrast, Keystone correction, Mute, H/V size, Color temperature, Brightness, H/V position, Color balance, Volume, Phase
- Features Eco-Mode technology
Projector Lens System
- Zoom Factor 1.2x
- Keystone Correction Direction Vertical
- Keystone Correction -10 / +10
Video Input
- Analog video format PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60, NTSC, SECAM
- Analog video signal Composite video, RGB, S-Video, Component video
- Digital video input format HDTV
Video Output
- Analog video signal None
Video Input Device
- Type None
Audio Input
- Type None
Audio Output
- Type Speaker(s) - Integrated
- Sound output mode Mono
- Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 1 Watt
- Speaker(s) 1 x Mixed channel
Input Device
- Type Remote control - External - Wireless
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x Audio line-in - RCA, 1 x Remote control - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15), 1 x S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Component video input - RCA X 3, 1 x RGB input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Composite video input - RCA
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories:Included Projector Accessories Carrying case
- Miscellaneous compliant standards DDC-1, CUL, UL, CE, TUV GS, DDC-2B, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Voltage Required AC 110/220 V
- Power Consumption Operational 210 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
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