Projectiondesign · 3,000–4,999 lumens · SXGA+

projectiondesign F12 sxga+

Name: projectiondesign F12 sxga+
Brand: Projectiondesign

3,900lumens

1400×1050native

1.03–2.17throw ratio

3.5 kgweight

The projectiondesign F12 sxga+ is a DLP x 1 projector rated at 3,900 lumens with a native resolution of 1400×1050. 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 1.03:1 to 2.17:1. Released March 2009.

Throw distance table

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

Image width	Height	EN-08 Standard Zoom 1.73–2.17:1	EN-10 Wide Fixed 1.03:1	EN10 Wide Fixed 1.03:1
2 m (6.6 ft)	1.5 m	3.5–4.3 m	2.1 m	2.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)	2.25 m	5.2–6.5 m	3.1 m	3.1 m
4 m (13.1 ft)	3.0 m	6.9–8.7 m	4.1 m	4.1 m
5 m (16.4 ft)	3.75 m	8.7–10.8 m	5.2 m	5.2 m
6 m (19.7 ft)	4.5 m	10.4–13.0 m	6.2 m	6.2 m
8 m (26.2 ft)	6.0 m	13.8–17.4 m	8.2 m	8.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)	7.5 m	17.3–21.7 m	10.3 m	10.3 m
12 m (39.4 ft)	9.0 m	20.8–26.0 m	12.4 m	12.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)	11.25 m	25.9–32.5 m	15.5 m	15.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)	15.0 m	34.6–43.4 m	20.6 m	20.6 m
25 m (82.0 ft)	18.75 m	43.2–54.2 m	25.8 m	25.8 m
30 m (98.4 ft)	22.5 m	51.9–65.1 m	30.9 m	30.9 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)	347 m²	21.5 × 16.1 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)	69 m²	9.6 × 7.2 m
Lit city square (15 lux)	23 m²	5.6 × 4.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)	12 m²	3.9 × 2.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)	7 m²	3.0 × 2.3 m

Full specifications

Additional Features	MANUFACTURED BY BARCO
Aspect Ratio	4:3 (SXGA+)
Brightness	3,900 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 2,900 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 x 2 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" - 173.62"
Included Lens	1.3x 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	1400x1050
Status	Discontinued Apr 2016
Throw Distance	3.3' - 19.7' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio	1.70:1 - 2.20:1 (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	1.03:1	10.3 m
EN10 Wide Fixed	1.03:1	10.3 m
EN-08 Standard Zoom	1.73–2.17:1	17.3–21.7 m

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