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BenQ MW817ST 3000 Lumen WXGA Short Throw Projector

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BenQ MW817ST: Engaging Education with Short Throw Projection The BenQ MW817ST 3000 Lumen WXGA Short Throw Smarteco DLP Projector is designed to create an engaging learning environment in small classrooms. Featuring an ultra-short throw ratio, this projector delivers an 87” WXGA picture from just...

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Overview

BenQ MW817ST: Engaging Education with Short Throw Projection

The BenQ MW817ST 3000 Lumen WXGA Short Throw Smarteco DLP Projector is designed to create an engaging learning environment in small classrooms. Featuring an ultra-short throw ratio, this projector delivers an 87” WXGA picture from just 39 inches away. With a high contrast ratio of 13000:1 and 3000 ANSI lumen brightness, the MW817ST offers dynamic image quality. BenQ's SmartEco Technology optimizes lamp life, reducing maintenance and ensuring consistent performance.

Detailed Specifications:

  • Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens
  • Resolution: WXGA (1280x800)
  • Throw Ratio: 0.49 Ultra Short-Throw
  • Contrast Ratio: 13000:1
  • Lamp Life (SmartEco Mode): Up to 6500 Hours
  • Audio: Built-in 10W Speaker
  • Features:
    • Eco Blank Mode
    • SmartEco Mode
    • No Source Detected Mode
    • LAN Control with Crestron and PJ-Link

Key Features

Eco Blank Mode allows teachers to blank the projection screen whenever they need to direct their students' focus back on them

SmartEco Mode cleverly adjusts the lamp power to maximize power saving by delivering the best contrast and brightness performance using only as much light as needed

No Source Detected Mode automatically switches to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source

LAN Control with Crestron and PJ-Link

Built-in 10W Big Audio Power

Specifications

Brand
BenQ
Model
MW817ST
Product Type
Short Throw Projector
Brightness
3000 Lumen
Resolution
WXGA
Audio Output
Built-in 10W Big Audio Power
Control Systems
LAN Control with Crestron and PJ-Link
Power Saving Features
Eco Blank Mode, SmartEco Mode, No Source Detected Mode

Frequently Asked Questions

The BenQ MW817ST projector offers 3000 lumens of brightness and a WXGA resolution, suitable for clear presentations in various lighting conditions.
Eco Blank Mode allows users, such as teachers, to immediately blank the projection screen, helping to redirect the audience's focus directly back to the presenter.
Yes, it features LAN Control, making it compatible with widely used network control systems like Crestron and PJ-Link for convenient remote management.
Yes, the BenQ MW817ST comes with a built-in 10W Big Audio Power speaker, providing integrated sound for presentations and media.
It includes SmartEco Mode for dynamic lamp power adjustment and No Source Detected Mode, which automatically switches to Eco Blank after three minutes without an input source.
The short throw design allows the projector to display large images from a very short distance, making it ideal for smaller rooms or eliminating shadows.

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