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Acer VL7860 Projector
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4 editorial reviews
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyesyes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version2.01.4a/2.02.0a
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLyesnoyes
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.0112
VGA inyesyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports211
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yesyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
noyes
Composite input
N/A
noyes
DisplayPort
N/A
nono
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output5mm output
S-video input
N/A
noyes
USB
N/A
yesyes
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yes
N/A
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Number of composite video inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
yes
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no
USB connector type
N/A
N/A
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
USB (total)
N/A
N/A
2
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteBlack,WhiteGold
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
nono
Cable lock slot
N/A
yes
N/A
Steering
N/A
N/A
Manual
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
N/A
Colour wheel

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 33< 29
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB29.0 dB27.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 80
N/A
10 - 90

Dimensions

Width18.03 in13.9 in14.98 in
Height6.18 in5.31 in4.79 in
Depth11.38 in10.71 in10.91 in
Weight18.74 lb9.26 lb7.94 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.6716.88 - 21.88
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.761.15 - 1.5
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManual
N/A
Manual
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.062.59 - 2.87
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.2 x1.3 x
Zoom typeManual
N/A
N/A
Projection distance1 - 9.30.97 - 11.691.519 - 5.924
Lens shift
N/A
noyes
Offset
N/A
110.0 %105.0 %
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
Lens memory
N/A
N/A
no

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeBulbBulb
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h4000.0 h3500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h10000.0 h5000.0 h
Number of lamps11
N/A
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W240.0 W

Image

Screen size< 300152.4 - 30060 - 300
Screen size compatibility20 - 30030 - 30060 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1920 x 1200
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio4:316:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm2000.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:110000:115000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
10000:115000:1
Digital gamma correction
N/A
N/A
yes
Image frequency
N/A
N/A
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate
N/A
N/A
120.0 Hz
Preset modes
N/A
N/A
  • 3D
  • Bright
  • Cinema
  • Game

Features

Quick start guideyesyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CRO
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Backlit remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Smart TV
N/A
N/A
no

Communication

Ethernet connectionyesnono
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
N/A
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)noyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyesyesno
Glasses included
N/A
nono
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
Supported 3D formats
N/A
N/A
  • Frame Sequential
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
Can convert 2D to 3D
N/A
N/A
yes
Compatible glasses
N/A
N/A
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
N/A
yes
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers212
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W10.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W330.0 W240.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (PowerSave)310.0 W
N/A
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
250 - 385
N/A
Power management
N/A
Mains
  • Mains
  • USB
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
350.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
N/A
N/A
Large power inlet connector

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