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ViewSonic PJD5255

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User ratings:
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34 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • great combination of performance
  • features and affordability
  • Great features

Cons

  • the fan noise is hardly noticeable
  • Usually breaks stuff from time to time
  • projector and pull-down screen

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 1024, 768 px
  • 3300 lm
  • no
  • 1, 8 m
  • 10000 h
  • , 34 dB

ViewSonic PJD5255 - Pros & Cons

ViewSonic PJD5255

Pros

  • great combination of performance
  • features and affordability
  • Great features
  • a remote
  • and 1024x768 resolution mixed
  • the PJD5255 is great
  • PJD5255 is easy to set up and use
  • The device was also very easy to connect and use
  • The picture quality from the projector was very good
  • good brightness and solid data-image quality
  • Text quality is solid

Cons

  • the fan noise is hardly noticeable
  • Usually breaks stuff from time to time
  • projector and pull-down screen
  • fan noise subsided
  • the noise tended to get somewhat high for my comfort level
  • cables can easily be tucked away to avoid a messy setup
  • it lacks a carrying case
  • pixel jitter in a few test images

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ViewSonic PJD5255 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width12.44 in
Height4.08 in
Depth8.98 in
Weight4.63 lb
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)10000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
Password protectionyes
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • VIE
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedyes
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 265
Power consumption (typical)265.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
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Connectivity
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDCPno
Number of S-Video inputs1
S-video inputyes
USByes
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports3
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 34
Noise level (economic mode)31.0 dB
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Optics
Throw ratio1.86 - 2.04
Digital zoom2.0 x
Optical zoom1.1 x
Zoom ratio1.1 x
Projection distance1 - 8
Offset120.0 %
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Image
Screen size compatibility30 - 300
Resolution1024 x 768 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Native aspect ratio4:3
Aspect ratio
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Brightness (max)3300.0 lm
Contrast ratio15000:1
Dynamic contrast15000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power2.0 W

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