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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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4.2 out of 5
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General

Projector typeDLP3LCDDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
N/A
yes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232CRS-232
DVI innoyesno
HDMIyes
N/A
yes
HDMI version2.0
N/A
2.0
Number of HDMI inputs212
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
MHLyes
N/A
no
HDCPyes
N/A
yes
USB 2.0112
VGA inyes
N/A
yes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports221
Number of BNC inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
N/A
1
Composite input
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
yes
DisplayPort
N/A
N/A
no
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
yes
S-video input
N/A
N/A
no
USB
N/A
N/A
yes
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
N/A
yes
12V trigger
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorCeiling-mounted projectorCeiling-mounted projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteBlackWhite
Built-in displaynonono
Cable lock slot
N/A
yesyes
Portable
N/A
N/A
yes
Steering
N/A
N/A
Motor-driven

Technical details

Noise level< 3045.0 dB< 25
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB38.0 dB
N/A
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 8020 - 800 - 85

Dimensions

Width18.03 in24.41 in15.43 in
Height6.18 in14.09 in4.65 in
Depth11.38 in31.1 in11.06 in
Weight18.74 lb109.35 lb11.51 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6236 - 57.312.81 - 16.74
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.22
N/A
1.21 - 1.59
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
N/A
FocusManualManual
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.261.8 - 2.3
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x
N/A
1.3 x
Zoom typeManualManualManual
Projection distance1 - 9.31.99 - 55.631.2 - 8.1
Horizontal lens shift range
N/A
-18 - 1810 - 10
Lens shift
N/A
N/A
yes
Type of lens shift
N/A
N/A
Vertical
Offset
N/A
N/A
105.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeLaser diodeLED
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h
N/A
15000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h
N/A
15000.0 h
Number of lamps1
N/A
N/A
Bulb power240.0 W
N/A
240.0 W

Image

Screen size< 300152 - 100034.3 - 302.4
Screen size compatibility20 - 30060 - 100034.1 - 302.4
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
3840 x 2160 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
N/A
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
N/A
  • 640 x 480
  • 854 x 480
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 3840 x 2160
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:1016:9
Aspect ratio4:3
N/A
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm14000.0 lm
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm20000.0 lm2400.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:12500000:1500000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
N/A
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Contrast ratio
N/A
N/A
500000:1
Preset modes
N/A
N/A
ISF Day

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
N/A
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
yes
Memory card readernonono
Password protection
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
N/A
yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
N/A
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS

Communication

Ethernet connectionyesyesno
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
N/A
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
N/A
no
Wireless networking standard
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
N/A

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)no
N/A
no
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRyes
N/A
yes
HD ready
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W1860.0 W
N/A
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 W1123.0 W
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
N/A
< 305
Power consumption (max)
N/A
N/A
305.0 W
Power management
N/A
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB

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