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ViewSonic PJD7720HD Projector
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Editiorial reviews
24
3.8 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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3 editorial reviews
Its picture is very good for the money, but a loud noise detracts from the experience.Read more
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User rating
69
3.7 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %
59
3.7 out of 5
59 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
5 %
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm outputyes
N/A
yes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyesyesyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
N/A
no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
N/A
no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
N/A
N/A
Number of composite video inputs1
N/A
N/A
Composite inputyes
N/A
no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
N/A
no
Serial interface typeRS-232
N/A
RS-232
DisplayPortno
N/A
no
DVI innonono
HDMIyesyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4a1.4
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDCPno
N/A
N/A
Number of S-Video inputs1
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputno
N/A
yes
Microphone inputno
N/A
yes
Other connectors5mm output
N/A
5mm output
S-video inputyes
N/A
no
SCART inno
N/A
no
USByesyesyes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
N/A
N/A
USB (total)1
N/A
1
USB 2.011
N/A
USB powered (only mha USB)no
N/A
no
VGA inyesyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
N/A
N/A
HDMI connector type
N/A
Full-size
N/A
MHL
N/A
yesyes
12V trigger
N/A
yes
N/A
AC (power) input
N/A
yesyes
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1

Design

Design typeDesktop projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Portableno
N/A
yes
Colour of productWhiteBlackBlack
SteeringManual
N/A
N/A
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheel
N/A
N/A
Built-in displaynono
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
yesyes

Technical details

Noise level< 33< 25< 35
Noise level (economic mode)30.0 dB
N/A
30.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
0 - 8510 - 90

Dimensions

Width12.28 in12.44 in12.44 in
Height4.29 in4.25 in4.08 in
Depth9.61 in9.61 in8.98 in
Weight5.84 lb6.33 lb5.29 lb

Optics

Lens shiftyes
N/A
no
Focal length range (f-f)16.88 - 21.8815.59 - 17.14
N/A
Horizontal lens shift range110 - 130
N/A
N/A
Type of lens shiftVertical
N/A
N/A
Throw ratio1.15 - 1.51.47 - 1.621.49 - 1.64
Aperture range (F-F)2.59 - 2.87
N/A
N/A
Zoom ratio1.3 x1.1 x1.1 x
Projection distance1.16 - 7.731 - 9.81 - 10.9
Focus
N/A
ManualManual
Zoom type
N/A
ManualManual
Offset
N/A
116.0 %
N/A
Optical zoom
N/A
N/A
1.1 x

Lighting

Type of lampBulb
N/A
Bulb
Lamp life max (normal)3500.0 h3500.0 h4000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h10000.0 h10000.0 h
Bulb power240.0 W240.0 W210.0 W
Number of lamps
N/A
1
N/A

Image

Screen size40 - 23528 - 301.230 - 300
Screen size compatibility40 - 23528 - 30130 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
N/A
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
16:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm3400.0 lm3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio10000:123000:122000:1
Dynamic contrast10000:1
N/A
22000:1
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
N/A
120.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
1080p
Preset modes
  • 3D
  • Cinema
  • Custom
  • Dynamic
  • Standard
Game
N/A
Vertical synchronization (max)120.0 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)23.0 kHz
N/A
N/A
Image frequency
N/A
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
N/A

Features

Quick start guideyes
N/A
yes
Backlit remote controlyes
N/A
N/A
Handheld remote controlyesyesyes
Memory card readernonono
On Screen Display (OSD)yesyesyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FAS
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • VIE
N/A
Password protection
N/A
yes
N/A
Auto power off
N/A
yes
N/A
Smart TV
N/A
no
N/A
Ultra short throw
N/A
N/A
yes
Optical disc player type
N/A
N/A
Not included

Communication

Ethernet connectionnonono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono

Compatibility

3D support (3D-Ready)yesyesyes
Compatible glasses
Active
N/A
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
N/A
N/A
Glasses includednonono
HD readyyesyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
HDRno
N/A
no
Streaming standardsWiDi
N/A
N/A
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
  • PAL B/G
  • PAL N
  • PAL M
  • PAL I
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC 3.58
  • PAL D
  • SECAM L
  • PAL H
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM D/K
  • SECAM B/G
  • NTSC M
N/A

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers11
N/A
RMS rated power10.0 W10.0 W10.0 W

Power

Operational Power Consumption (min-max)163 - 353
N/A
< 330
Power consumption (typical)353.0 W
N/A
N/A
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W0.5 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
N/A
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
N/A
Mains
Power consumption (max)
N/A
295.0 W330.0 W

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