ViewSonic · Under 3,000 lumens · XGA

ViewSonic PJ1000

600lumens
1024×768native
1.86–2.8throw ratio
9.1 kgweight

The ViewSonic PJ1000 is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 600 lumens with a native resolution of 1024×768. It uses a 260w metal halide bulb light source rated for 1,500 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.86–2.8:1.

Throw distance table

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

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.86–2.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.7–5.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m5.6–8.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m7.4–11.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m9.3–14.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m11.2–16.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m14.9–22.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m18.6–28.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m22.3–33.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m27.9–42.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m37.2–56.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m46.5–70.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m55.8–84.0 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)53 m²8.4 × 6.3 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)11 m²3.8 × 2.8 m
Lit city square (15 lux)4 m²2.2 × 1.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)2 m²1.5 × 1.2 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)1 m²1.2 × 0.9 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (XGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast200:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneNo
Display Type1.30" 3LCD
FeaturesFCC A UL
Image Size40.00" - 200.00"
Included Lens1.5x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers4.0 Watts × 2
Lens ShiftVertical +/-0.00%
Light Source260W Metal Halide bulb
Light Source Life1,500 hours
MSRP$5,195 (USD)
Power370 Watts 100V - 264V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 12'-5" and 18'-7" from the screen.
Projector Size6.40" x 15.90" x 12.28" (HxWxD)
Resolution1024x768
StatusDiscontinued
Throw Distance7.4' - 24.8' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.86:1 - 2.80:1 (D:W)
Video Modes**
Warranty3 Years
Weight20.0 lbs
White Brightness600 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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