Dell · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Dell 1209S

2,500lumens
800×600native
1.95–2.15throw ratio
2.3 kgweight

The Dell 1209S is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,500 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 200w uhp bulb light source rated for 3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.95–2.15:1. Released June 2008.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.95–2.15:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.9–4.3 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.8–6.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.8–8.6 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m9.8–10.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m11.7–12.9 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m15.6–17.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m19.5–21.5 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m23.4–25.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m29.2–32.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m39.0–43.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m48.8–53.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m58.5–64.5 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)222 m²17.2 × 12.9 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)44 m²7.7 × 5.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)15 m²4.4 × 3.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)7 m²3.1 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.4 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesKensington lock
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Audible Noise34 dB / 31 dB (Eco)
Awards#7 in
Brightness2,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelRS232: DB-9pin
Contrast1,800:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Display TypeDLP x 1
Image Size22.89" - 302.80"
Included Lens1.1x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers8.0 Watts Mono
Lamp Model311-8943 Buy 311-8943 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source200W UHP bulb
Light Source Life3,000 hours / 4,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$549 (USD)
Power256 Watts 90V - 264V
Projector Size3.17" x 7.96" x 11.68" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJune 2008
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued Oct 2009
Throw Distance3.3' - 39.4' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.95:1 - 2.15:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 480p, 480i
Warranty1 Year
Weight5.0 lbs

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

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