Tools of the Trade: Christie Digital LX400 3LCD Projector

The LX400 from Christie Digital is a 4,000-lumen projector with a native XGA resolution and 1000:1 contrast ratio. Key features include auto-keystoning, a customizable start-up screen, and Kensington™-style slot and security bar anti-theft devices. With scaling for up to UXGA and HD formats as high as 1080p, the projector supports compatibility with most computers and video sources. Six standard inputs can accept signals from a broad range of sources. In addition, four built-in 4W speakers with SRS WOW™ audio enhancement technology and support for closed captioning video (NTSC) display are on board. The unit ships with a standard zoom lens of 1.5 to 1.8:1 and features manual zoom, focus, and horizontal and vertical lens shift. Four optional fixed and zoom lenses, ranging from 0.8:1 to the ultra-long 7.3:1 zoom, are also available to fit a variety of applications and room sizes. Additional features include a top-loading lamp, 2,000-hour filter, built-in RJ-45 LAN connection, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) monitoring, and programmable email product status alerts.

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