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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 typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyesyes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232RS-232
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version2.02.01.4a
Number of HDMI inputs221
HDMI connector typeFull-size
N/A
N/A
MHLyesno
N/A
HDCPyesyes
N/A
USB 2.0121
VGA inyesyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports211
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
no
N/A
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs
N/A
1
N/A
Composite input
N/A
no
N/A
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
yes
N/A
DisplayPort
N/A
no
N/A
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
11
Microphone input
N/A
yesyes
S-video input
N/A
no
N/A
USB
N/A
yesyes
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
yes
N/A
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
HDBaseT
N/A
N/A
no
AC (power) input
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Design typeCeiling-mounted projectorCeiling-mounted projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productSilver,WhiteWhiteBlack
Built-in displaynono
N/A
Portable
N/A
yes
N/A
Steering
N/A
Motor-driven
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
yes
N/A

Technical details

Noise level< 30< 25< 27
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB
N/A
27.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)< 800 - 8510 - 90

Dimensions

Width18.03 in15.43 in12.44 in
Height6.18 in4.65 in4.08 in
Depth11.38 in11.06 in8.98 in
Weight18.74 lb11.51 lb4.85 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6212.81 - 16.74
N/A
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.21 - 1.591.96 - 2.15
Optical zoom1.6 x
N/A
1.1 x
FocusManual
N/A
N/A
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.26
N/A
N/A
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.3 x
N/A
Zoom typeManualManual
N/A
Projection distance1 - 9.31.2 - 8.1
N/A
Lens shift
N/A
yes
N/A
Horizontal lens shift range
N/A
10 - 10
N/A
Type of lens shift
N/A
Vertical
N/A
Offset
N/A
105.0 %120.0 %
Digital zoom
N/A
N/A
2.0 x
Matrix type
N/A
N/A
DMD

Lighting

Type of lampLaser diodeLED
N/A
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h15000.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)30000.0 h15000.0 h10000.0 h
Number of lamps1
N/A
1
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W190.0 W

Image

Screen size< 30034.3 - 302.4
N/A
Screen size compatibility20 - 30034.1 - 302.430 - 300
Resolution3840 x 2160 px3840 x 2160 px800 x 600 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours
N/A
1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
  • 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
  • 320 x 192
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1152 x 864
  • 1152 x 870
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1280 x 960
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1400 x 1050
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1680 x 1050
  • 1920 x 1080
Maximum analog resolution3840 x 2160 px
N/A
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
N/A
Aspect ratio4:3
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 2.35:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (eco)2400.0 lm
N/A
N/A
Brightness (max)3000.0 lm2400.0 lm3500.0 lm
Dynamic contrast1500000:1500000:122000:1
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
500000:122000:1
Preset modes
N/A
ISF Day
N/A
Digital gamma correction
N/A
N/A
yes
Noise reduction
N/A
N/A
yes

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
yes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
Memory card readernonono
Password protection
N/A
yes
N/A
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
yesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
N/A
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
  • RUS
N/A
RoHS compliance
N/A
N/A
yes
Remote control
N/A
N/A
yes
Optical disc player type
N/A
N/A
Not included
Auto power off
N/A
N/A
yes

Communication

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

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)nonoyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesno
HDRyesyes
N/A
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
Analog signal format system
N/A
N/A
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • SECAM

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers221
RMS rated power5.0 W5.0 W2.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W
N/A
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 W
N/A
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
< 305
N/A
Power consumption (max)
N/A
305.0 W265.0 W
Power management
N/A
  • Mains
  • USB
N/A

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