Lenovo Thinkvision C400 Projector Specifications

							
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THINKVISION PROJECTORS
HIGHLIGHTS
Choose from a selection of portable 
and conference room projectors to 
meet your unique needs.
Quickly synchronize video signals 
with ThinkPad® notebooks using 
auto-sensing technology.
Save on lamp replacement with  
long-lasting lamps.
Rest easy with 3-year Limited 
Warranty with Rapid Replacement 
Services for projectors under 
warranty1 and one of the longest 
limited warranties in the industry.
A powerful pair
For powerful presentations that leave a 
lasting impression, pair your ThinkPad 
notebook with a ThinkVision® projector. 
They’re optimized to work together so 
you can present with confidence.
A quick star t
ThinkVision projectors help you 
start your presentations quickly with 
auto-sensing technology. They’re 
specially designed to pick up video 
signals from ThinkPad notebooks 
almost immediately. So you can avoid 
awkward pauses, heavy sighs and 
impatient finger-tapping—and make  
a great first impression. 
A lasting light
ThinkVision projectors give you  
high-quality, bright presentations  
and lamps that last. Superb brightness 
and contrast are necessary attributes 
of great images. ThinkVision projectors 
give you as many as 2650 lumens for 
maximum impact. And the high-quality 
lamps used in all ThinkVision projectors 
can last up to 3000 hours.*
A sigh of relief
Rest easy with a 3-year limited 
warranty1 on your projector as well 
as a 3-month limited warranty on the 
lamp. You’ll also enjoy access to our 
worldwide2 service and support. 
Long lamp life and industry-leading 
warranty and service combine to 
deliver exceptional total cost of 
ownership. With other projectors, 
you could pay extra to get the service 
and support that come standard with 
ThinkVision projectors. For example, 
if a ThinkVision projector needs a 
warranty-related repair, a replacement 
projector can be shipped to you quickly 
and easily throughout the three-year 
warranty period.
ThinkVision C40 0, M40 0 and E50 0 projectors
For important warranty information,  
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ThinkVision E500 projector
ThinkVision E500 projector —an entr y-
level projector with enhanced value
Travel light to the office, on the way 
home and on the road. Boasting one 
of the lowest weights among entry-
level projectors, the ThinkVision 
E500 projector is easy to carry. Take 
advantage of professional presentation 
capabilities for the office and for 
business travel—as well as HDTV and 
DVD compatibility at home. Traveling 
is convenient with an included 
carrying case and remote control with 
integrated laser pointer.
Control panel features on the ThinkVision E500 projector
Leverage good image quality 
and professional features—in an 
affordable package. The ThinkVision 
E500 projector gives you affordable 
options for projecting a professional 
image. Digital Light Processing (DLP) 
technology helps you achieve the  
high-quality images and brightness 
that professional presentations and 
home users demand.
M400 projector—an extra-light,  
extra-small, microportable projector
Enjoy ultra portability and travel with 
ease. Designed with the needs of the 
business traveler in mind, the new 
M400 projector features a footprint 
about half the size of a sheet of  
office paper and weighs just 1.1kg 
(2.4 lb) —making it the ideal solution 
for presentations on the go. And the 
convenient carrying case included with 
the projector encloses all cables and 
accessories for hassle-free travel.
M400 projector
Control panel features on the M400 projector
The M400 projector also lets you take 
advantage of superb image quality. 
Using DLP technology, the M400 
projector features bright images  
(1100 lumens) with a high contrast ratio, 
making it an ideal solution for projecting 
video, presentations and spreadsheets. 
Native XGA resolution (1024 x 768) 
and bright, long-lasting lamps give you 
outstanding image quality.  
						

							
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Zoom lens
An integrated lens lets you 
zoom and focus easily. Using 
your M400 remote control, you 
can even digitally zoom and 
pan without walking across the 
room to get to the projector.
Leveling feet
Located on all three 
projectors, this feature, along 
with elevator functionality, 
helps keep your projector 
steady on uneven or cluttered 
surfaces and helps position 
the projector image perfectly.
C400 projector —an ideal conference  
room projector
Move easily from one office to another or 
from boardroom to conference room with a 
lightweight, compact projector that doesn’t 
skimp on features. At only 3.1kg (6.8 lb), it’s 
50% smaller than previous models and requires 
barely more desk space than a standard sheet 
of paper. This projector can be ceiling mounted, 
or it provides portability to share throughout 
your department. Your staff will appreciate 
exceptional brightness with 2650 lumens as well 
as XGA (1024x768) maximum resolution.
You can also enjoy time savings and 
convenience with remote asset management. 
The C400 projector makes it possible to manage 
your projector remotely over your network. 
Simply connect your projector to your network 
with an RJ-45 cable, and you will be able to 
access and manage your projector through any 
PC on your network via a Web browser.  
The projector can even automatically trigger 
an e-mail to your projector administrator to 
proactively alert them to any problems. And 
unlike projector manufacturers who charge extra 
for remote management software, ThinkVision 
offers this feature standard on the C400. 
C400 projector
Control panel features on the C400
Remote control
All ThinkVision projectors 
come with a common remote 
control as a standard feature. 
An integrated laser pointer 
helps you pinpoint ideas. 
Controls that mirror those on 
the projectors’ control panel 
and provide the functionality of 
a mouse enhance ease of use. 
What kind of projector do you need?
How will you use your projector?ThinkVision recommends :
K-12 and higher education; government useC400 
E500 
Hotel, large hall or large conference useC400
Hotel use, small or medium conferences or eventsM400 
E500
Meetings and education presentationsE500 
M400 
C400
Mobile presentations, sales and small meetingsM400 
E500 
Novice use requiring reasonable pricingE500 
Commercial equipment for ceiling useC400 
E500
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ThinkVision projector specifications :
Projector:M400E500C400
Par t number0037A040038A050039A04
Weight1.1kg (2.4 lb)2.4kg (5.4 lb)3.1kg (6.8 lb)
Dimensions48x182x162mm /1.9x7.2x6.4"97x280x205mm /3.82x11.02x8.07"86x285x 220mm /3.38x11.22x8.66"
Display technologyDLP; Single-chip 0.7" DMDDLP; Single-chip 0.55" DMDDLP; Single-chip 0.7" DMD
Native resolutionXGA (1024x768) SVGA (800x600)XGA (1024 x 768 )
Lumens (Economy Mode)1100 (n /a)1600 (1100)2650 (1850)
Contrast ratio1800 :12000 :11200 :1
Limited warrant y13 years3 years3 years
Computer compatibilit ySVGA, XGA, SXGAVGA, SVGA, XGASVGA, XGA. SXGA
Video connectorsS-Video & Composite video mini-jackS-Video & Composite video connectorVGA, S-Video & Composite video connector
Video compatibilit yNTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDT V(480i), 
EDT V(480p), HDT V (720p, 1080i)
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDT V (480i),  
EDT V (480p), HDT V (720p, 1080i)
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDT V(480i), 
EDT V(480p), HDT V (720p, 1080i)
Keystone correction+/ - 12 degrees+/ - 15 degrees+/ - 15 degrees
Zoom1.20 :1 manual zoom1.16:1 manual zoom1.20 :1 manual zoom
Audio connector3.5mm mini-jack3.5mm mini-jack3.5mm mini-jack
Speaker1 x 0.5 Wat t Mono1 x 1 Wat t Mono1 x 3 Wat t Mono
Max. power consumption250W 300W350W
Control Features :
ProjectionFront, rearFront, rear, ceilingFront, rear, ceiling
KeylockYesYesYes
Elevator feetYesYesYes
Leveling feetYesYesYes
Lamp:
Par t number73P279073P495473P3191
Power120W P-VIP**200W P-VIP250W P-VIP
Life hrs* Standard Mode 
(Economy Mode)
2000 (3000)2000 (3000)1500 (3000)
Limited warrant y190 days90 days90 days
For important warranty information see page 6.
* Lamp Life is a measure of brightness degradation only, and is not a specification for the time it takes a lamp to fail and cease light output. Lamp Life is defined as the time it takes for more than 50% of a lamp sample population to have brightness decrease by approximately 50% of the rated lumens for the specified lamp. For example, if the defined life of a sample set of lamps is 2000 hours and their brightness is rated at 1100 lumens, then after 2000 hours, 50% of the lamps will still be brighter than 550 lumens.
** Balast drives lamp at 114 watts.
Projection screen dis tances and sizes :
Minimum screenMaximum screen
ProjectorDistanceSizeDistanceSize
M4001.2m (3.9')0.7m (2.2')7.9m (25.8')5.1m (16.7')
E5001.5m (4.9')0.9m (3.1')7.0m (23.0')5.2m (16.9')
C4001.5m (4.9')0.9m (2.9')10.0m (32.8')7.2m (23.6')
Keep a spare projector lamp on hand.
Although ThinkVision projector lamps are designed to last up to 3000 hours*, it never hurts to have added peace of mind. 
ThinkVision offers spare projector lamps so you can have an extra one ready when (and if) you need it. We even keep most 
projector lamps in stock for up to three years after the projector model has been withdrawn from the market—helping protect 
your investment for years to come. 
						

							
Why new DLP technology is bet ter than LCD technology :
Liquid Cr ystal Display  
(LCD) technology
Digital Light Processing  
(DLP) technology
Image qualit yLarger gaps between panelsSmaller gaps between panels
Weight and sizeHeav y and clunk yLightweight and por table
4,000 hour engine test3Catastrophic optical degradationSuperior picture reliabilit y
Image clarit yGrainy and pixelatedLooking through a clear pane  
of glass
DLP TechnologyLCD Technology
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It’s all done with mirrors.
DLP technology, found in ThinkVision 
projectors, uses 1,000,000 tiny mirrors 
to help eliminate the ‘screen door’ 
effect seen with comparable LCD-
projected images.
MOBILE PRESENTATION ESSENTIAL S
On-the-go presenters have everything they need with these extras:
ThinkPad X41 notebook
Lightweight and powerful, this ThinkPad notebook is a 
great choice for presentations on the go.
ThinkPad Carr ying Case—Expander
Carry and protect your notebook and presentation 
materials in style.
USB 2.0 High Speed Memor y Key— 512MB
Easily tote large presentations in this thumb-size device.
Por table, collapsible screen
Give your presentation more power and 
presence.
Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
Help prevent theft by securing your ThinkPad or 
Projector to a stationary object.
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Footnotes: 
[1] Limited warranty: Support unrelated to a warranty issue may be subject to additional charges. Bulb covered by a separate 90 -day limited warranty.
[2] International Warranty Service: is available in any country in which this product is sold and serviced. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by country, may be different from that in the country of purchase, and are subject to change without notice. Fees and restrictions may apply in some countries.
[3] DLP-based projectors: A 2002 study by the Munsell Color Science Laboratory (MCSL) at Rochester Institute of Technology compared the picture reliability of DLP-based projectors to that of LCD-based projectors. The initial test results, recently announced by Texas Instruments, who commissioned the study, assert that DLP-based projectors demonstrated superior picture reliability over the test period (4,000 hours) while the LCD-based projectors suffered optical degradation that was catastrophic. See “DMD Field Reliability: A Comparison of Competing Technologies used in Data Projectors,” by Michael R. Douglass and Rick W. McCall.
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