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Optoma HD29Darbee Projector
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2 editorial reviews
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
45
3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %
35
4.3 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Projector typeDLPDLPDLP

Connectivity

Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
N/A
N/A
Number of composite video inputs1
N/A
N/A
Serial interface typeRJ-45
N/A
N/A
HDMI version2.01.4a1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs222
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
N/A
USB 2.0111
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports2
N/A
N/A
Analog 3.5mm output
N/A
yesyes
Analogue 3.5mm input
N/A
nono
DisplayPort
N/A
nono
DVI in
N/A
nono
HDMI
N/A
yesyes
MHL
N/A
yesyes
Other connectors
N/A
5mm output5mm output
S-video input
N/A
nono
USB
N/A
yesyes
USB powered (only mha USB)
N/A
yes
N/A
VGA in
N/A
nono
12V trigger
N/A
yesyes
AC (power) input
N/A
yesyes
Analogue RCA stereo input
N/A
N/A
no
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)
N/A
N/A
no
Composite input
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)
N/A
N/A
no
MHL version
N/A
N/A
2.1
Headphone output
N/A
N/A
no
Number of headphone outputs
N/A
N/A
1
Microphone input
N/A
N/A
no
SCART in
N/A
N/A
no

Design

Design typeStandard throw projectorDesktop projectorDesktop projector
Colour of productWhiteWhiteWhite
Built-in displaynono
N/A
Cable lock slot
N/A
yesyes
Portable
N/A
N/A
no
3-Chip/Colour wheel
N/A
N/A
Colour wheel

Dimensions

Width15.67 in12.44 in11.73 in
Height5.0 in4.25 in3.7 in
Depth11.0 in9.23 in9.02 in
Weight12.13 lb6.33 lb5.09 lb

Optics

Focal length range (f-f)20.91 - 32.6215.59 - 17.1421.86 - 24
Throw ratio1.39 - 2.221.47 - 1.621.48 - 1.62
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 3.262.1 - 2.312.5 - 2.67
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.1 x1.1 x
Projection distance1.3 - 9.31 - 9.81 - 10
Focus
N/A
ManualManual
Zoom type
N/A
ManualManual
Matrix type
N/A
DMDDMD
Matrix size
N/A
0.480.65
Offset
N/A
116.0 %116.0 %

Lighting

Type of lampUHPBulbBulb
Number of lamps111
Lamp life max (normal)
N/A
3500.0 h5000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)
N/A
15000.0 h6000.0 h
Bulb power
N/A
240.0 W195.0 W

Image

Screen size26 - 30228 - 301.228 - 305
Screen size compatibility26 - 30228 - 30127.88 - 300
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Native aspect ratio16:916:916:9
Aspect ratio4:3
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm3400.0 lm3200.0 lm
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz
N/A
N/A
Vertical synchronization (min)0.02 kHz
N/A
N/A
Resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions
N/A
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1360 x 768
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1080
Contrast ratio
N/A
25000:130000:1
Video formats supported
N/A
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
Dynamic contrast
N/A
N/A
30000:1

Features

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

Communication

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

Compatibility

Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyesyes
3D support (3D-Ready)
N/A
yesyes
HD ready
N/A
yesyes
Analog signal format system
N/A
  • 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
  • NTSC
  • SECAM
  • PAL
Supported 3D formats
N/A
N/A
  • Frame packing
  • Side by side
  • Top and bottom
Compatible glasses
N/A
N/A
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)
N/A
N/A
yes
Glasses included
N/A
N/A
no

Audio features

Built-in speakersyesyesyes
Number of built-in speakers21
N/A
RMS rated power5.0 W10.0 W10.0 W

Power

Power consumption (typical)315.0 W230.0 W225.0 W
Power consumption (economy mode)260.0 W192.0 W183.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)260.0 W
N/A
N/A
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)
N/A
< 295
N/A
Power consumption (standby)
N/A
0.5 W0.5 W
Power management
N/A
Mains
N/A

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