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projectiondesign F12 1080

Name: projectiondesign F12 1080
Brand: Projectiondesign

3,500lumens

1920×1080native

0.95–2.0throw ratio

3.5 kgweight

The projectiondesign F12 1080 is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,500 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a 300w uhp bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco). 3 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.95:1 to 2:1. Released March 2009.

Throw distance table

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

Image width	Height	EN-08 Standard Zoom 1.6–2.0:1	EN-10 Wide Fixed 0.95:1	EN10 Wide Fixed 0.95:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.12 m	3.2–4.0 m	1.9 m	1.9 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	1.69 m	4.8–6.0 m	2.8 m	2.8 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	2.25 m	6.4–8.0 m	3.8 m	3.8 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	2.81 m	8.0–10.0 m	4.8 m	4.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	3.38 m	9.6–12.0 m	5.7 m	5.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	4.5 m	12.8–16.0 m	7.6 m	7.6 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	5.62 m	16.0–20.0 m	9.5 m	9.5 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	6.75 m	19.2–24.0 m	11.4 m	11.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	8.44 m	24.0–30.0 m	14.2 m	14.2 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	11.25 m	32.0–40.0 m	19.0 m	19.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	14.06 m	40.0–50.0 m	23.8 m	23.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	16.88 m	48.0–60.0 m	28.5 m	28.5 m

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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 light	Max area	Max width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)	311 m²	23.5 × 13.2 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	62 m²	10.5 × 5.9 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	21 m²	6.1 × 3.4 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	10 m²	4.3 × 2.4 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	6 m²	3.3 × 1.9 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	MANUFACTURED BY BARCO
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (HD)
Brightness	3,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 2,600 Lumens (Eco)
Color Processing	8-bit
Color Wheel	6 segments
Connection Panel	Component Composite: RCA DVI Digital Input HDMI 1.3a Network: RJ-45 RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast	4,000:1 (full on/off)
Data Modes	MAX 1920x1200
Digital Keystone	No
Display Type	DLP x 1
Features	Case Color Options 24/7 Operation Edge Blending FCC A CE Crestron RoomView™
Image Size	22.44" - 169.29"
Included Lens	1.25x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers	No
Lamp Model	400-0401-00 Buy 400-0401-00 Lamp
Lens Shift	No
Light Source	300W UHP bulb
Light Source Life	2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP	n/a
Power	450 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size	4.09" x 11.81" x 10.55" (HxWxD)
Released	March 2009
Resolution	1920x1080
Status	Discontinued Apr 2016
Throw Distance	3.3' - 19.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio	1.60:1 - 2.00:1 (D:W)
Video Modes	720p, 1080i, 1080p/24, 1080p/25, 1080p/30, 480p, 480i
Warranty	2 Years
Weight	7.7 lbs

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

Compatible lenses

Lens	Throw ratio	Distance for 10 m width
EN-10 Wide Fixed	0.95:1	9.5 m
EN10 Wide Fixed	0.95:1	9.5 m
EN-08 Standard Zoom	1.6–2.0:1	16.0–20.0 m

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