Christie · 5,000–7,999 lumens · 4K

Christie Inspire 4K860-iS

7,200lumens
3840×2160native
1.25–2.0throw ratio
15.0 kgweight

The Christie Inspire 4K860-iS is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 7,200 lumens with a native resolution of 3840×2160. It uses a laser phosphor light source rated for 20,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.25–2:1. Released October 2023.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (4K HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.25–2.0:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.12 m2.5–4.0 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.69 m3.8–6.0 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.25 m5.0–8.0 m
5 m (16.4 ft)2.81 m6.2–10.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.38 m7.5–12.0 m
8 m (26.2 ft)4.5 m10.0–16.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)5.62 m12.5–20.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)6.75 m15.0–24.0 m
15 m (49.2 ft)8.44 m18.8–30.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)11.25 m25.0–40.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)14.06 m31.2–50.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)16.88 m37.5–60.0 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)640 m²33.7 × 19.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)128 m²15.1 × 8.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)43 m²8.7 × 4.9 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)21 m²6.2 × 3.5 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)13 m²4.8 × 2.7 m

Full specifications

3D ModesFull HD 3D
Aspect Ratio16:9 (4K HD)
Audible Noise36 dB / 34 dB (Eco)
Best Used ForHigher Education House of Worship Corporate/Business Events/Staging
Brightness7,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection Panel12-Volt Trigger Audio Out: Mini Jack DisplayPort HDBaseT: RJ-45 HDMI 2.0 x 2 Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin USB: A x 2
Contrast1,300:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 3840x2160
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesPicture-in-Picture DICOM 24/7 Operation Full HD 3D Edge Blending Geometric Correction Lens Memory TAA Compliant FCC A CE Blackboard Mode Crestron RoomView™
Image Size39.93" - 300.15"
Included Lens1.6x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers10.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftHorizontal +/-50% & Vertical +/-110%
Light SourceLaser Phosphor
Light Source Life20,000 hours
MSRPn/a
Power660 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-1" and 14'-6" from the screen.
Projector Size5.70" x 18.90" x 16.00" (HxWxD)
ReleasedOctober 2023
Resolution3840x2160
StatusShipping
Throw Distance5.8' - 27.3' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.25:1 - 2.00:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Warranty5 Years
Weight33.1 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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