ViewSonic · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

ViewSonic PJ510

1,200lumens
800×600native
1.49–1.8throw ratio
3.0 kgweight

The ViewSonic PJ510 is a 0.60" 3LCD projector rated at 1,200 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 130w metal halide bulb light source. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.49–1.8:1. Released November 2003.

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
1.49–1.8:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.0–3.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.5–5.4 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.0–7.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m7.5–9.0 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m8.9–10.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m11.9–14.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m14.9–18.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m17.9–21.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m22.4–27.0 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m29.8–36.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m37.2–45.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m44.7–54.0 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)107 m²11.9 × 8.9 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)21 m²5.3 × 4.0 m
Lit city square (15 lux)7 m²3.1 × 2.3 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)4 m²2.2 × 1.6 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)2 m²1.7 × 1.3 m

Full specifications

Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Audible Noise32 dB / 27 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast300:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Display Type0.60" 3LCD
FeaturesCE UL
Image Size41.75" - 292.36"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelRLC-008 Buy RLC-008 Lamp
Light Source130W Metal Halide bulb
MSRP$1,159 (USD)
Power220 Watts 100V - 264V
Projector Size3.60" x 13.00" x 9.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedNovember 2003
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued Dec 2004
Throw Distance5.0' - 29.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.49:1 - 1.80:1 (D:W)
Video ModesNo
Warranty3 Years
Weight6.6 lbs
White Brightness1,200 Lumens (ANSI) 1

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

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