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Acer VL7860 Projector
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4 editorial reviews
'Progress always comes late'. Projectionist Alfredo said that of non-combustible film in Cinema Paradiso, but he might well have been talking about 4K home cinema projection. The technology has reluctantly, and expensively, trailed UHD flatscreens. But thanks to a new generation of DLP models, it has finally put on a welcome spurt. New 4K projectors are landing with almost monthly regularity. And they’re becoming increasingly more affordable. Acer's VL7860, featured here, is the most wallet-friendly Ultra HD laser projector yet.Read more
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4.0 out of 5
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4.2 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyes
N/A
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
N/A
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyes
N/A
HDMI version2.01.4a/2.02.0a
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-sizeFull-size
MHLyesno
N/A
HDCPyesyesyes
USB 2.011
N/A
VGA inyesyes
N/A
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports21
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yes
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
no
N/A
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output
N/A
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
USB
N/A
yes
N/A
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projectorStandard throw projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteBlack,WhiteBrown,White
Built-in displaynonono
Portable
N/A
no
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
yes
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 3330.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB29.0 dB28.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 80
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Width18.03 in13.9 in14.96 in
Height6.18 in5.31 in5.0 in
Depth11.38 in10.71 in10.35 in
Weight18.74 lb9.26 lb9.26 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.57 - 18.6712 - 15.6
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.761.13 - 1.47
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManual
N/A
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.94 - 2.061.9 - 2.47
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.2 x1.3 x
Zoom typeManual
N/A
N/A
Projection distance1 - 9.30.97 - 11.69
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
no
N/A
Offset
N/A
110.0 %105.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeBulb
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h4000.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps111
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W245.0 W

Image

Screen size< 300152.4 - 30040.2 - 200
Screen size compatibility20 - 30030 - 30040 - 200
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px
N/A
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
N/A
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio4:316:9
N/A
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2200.0 lm2000.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:110000:1
N/A
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
10000:1
N/A

Features

Quick start guideyesyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yes
N/A
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
N/A
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
HDRyesyes
N/A
Glasses included
N/A
no
N/A
HD ready
N/A
yes
N/A
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
Not supported

Audio features

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

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W330.0 W340.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W
N/A
280.0 W
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
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
350.0 W

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