Optoma H79 Projector Specifications

							
 
  
 
Faxable Datasheet – H79-02  
   
 
H79 
Optoma’s H79 flagship home theater projector features hand-picked optics and 
DarkChip3™ DLP™ for those who demand the best  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Optoma H79 home theater projector is “one step closer to home 
theater perfection,” according to ProjectorCentral.com.  The flagship 
H79 is part of Optoma’s Custom Series line, which offers the best in 
home theater entertainment.  Each key component of the H79 has 
been hand-selected to deliver amazing quality and provide the most 
vivid, clear and immersive digital experience possible.  With Texas 
Instrument’s DarkChip3™ DLP™ technology, the H79 delivers a 
wider and smoother color palette with virtually no dithering, as well as 
incredibly rich images that won’t fade or degrade over time.  The 
Optoma H79 home theater projector is ideal for the most discerning  f home theater enthusiast. 
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The Optoma Custom Series is availabl e only through authorized Optoma dealers.  
♦  Advanced DarkChip3™ DLPTM Technology 
♦  HDTV native for viewing widescreen TV signals 
♦  Expanded connectivity includes DVI-I, BNC, component and 
S-Video hookups 
♦  4500:1 contrast ratio – twice that of a professional theater – 
delivers subtle color details 
♦  Bright 1000 lumens rating 
♦  Lamp life of 3,000 hours while operating at 23 decibels 
SPECIFICATIONS 
 
Brightness:  (typical) 
1000 lumens  
Resolution: 
720p native (1,280 x 720) 
UXGA (1,600 x 1,200) 
compression 
 
Contrast Ratio:  (full on/full off) 
4500:1   
Lamp Life and Type:   
3,000 hours 250W UHP  
Display Type: 
DarkChip3 0.79-inch 12-
degree DLPTM from Texas 
Instruments 
 
Throw Ratio:  (distance/width)  
1.6:1 - 2.16:1   
Image Size: (diagonal)  
20.9 to 338.8 inches  
(0.53 to 8.6 meters)  
Projection Distance: 
3.28 to 39.37 feet 
(1.0 to 12 meters) 
 
Noise Level:  
23 dB  
Operating Temperature:  
23 - 95°F (-5 - 35 °C)  
80% maximum humidity 
 
Storage Temperature: 
14 - 140° F (-10° - 60 °C) 
80% maximum humidity  
Weight:  
16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)  
Dimensions (w x h x d):  
16.9 x 5.3 x 12.0 inches 
(430 x 135 x 305 mm)  
Warranty: 
1 year advance replacement 
Three-year, limited parts and 
labor 
 
Standard Accessories:  
DVI-I to HDMI adapter, AC 
power cord, S-Video cable, 
composite cable, Remote 
control, lens cap, two batteries, 
user manual, RS232 cable 
 
UPC: 
796435 11 597 5 
Compatibility: 
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, UXGA 
compression ,Full NTSC/PAL/SECAM, 
VESA, Mac, PC True HDTV (720p, 1080i) & 
480/p, 576i/p  
 
Communications: 
Dual +12V trigger relay, RS-232 controls  
Lens Shift: 
Enables image to be displayed 100% above 
or below the center of the lens 
 
User Controls:  
Advanced adjustability offered through 
onscreen display menus 
 
I/O port: 
Inputs: DVI-I/HDCP, BNC, YcbCr/YpbPr, 
RCA-type jack, S-Video, dual IR receivers 
Outputs: Dual +12V relay, RS-232  
Power Consumption:  
320 watts,