ViewSonic LS860WU - WUXGA - 5000 Ansi - short distance - laser - projector

The ViewSonic LS860WU is a short-distance laser projector: it is designed for smaller rooms where you do not want to do without projections with high image quality. So you can get unique image results with this installation projector in meeting and conference rooms of companies and hotels or use it for mixed projections such as in simulation or experience centres, in the gym or restaurant. The LS860WU uses 2nd generation laser phosor technology and delivers 20,000 hours of light source life. 5000 ANSI lumens and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 give you bright and crisp images in any environment. Despite the small space, you still remain flexible: 0.81-0.89 projection ratio, wide horizontal/vertical lens shift and keystone adjustment, 1.1x zoom and 360° projection support you. Easily adapt the laser projector to your spatial requirements. Its compact size and built-in HDBaseT receiver also make it a cost-effective solution. True to the motto: small but powerful. 

The LS860WU short-throw projector also features View Sonic's latest 2nd generation laser phosphor technology. You get virtually maintenance-free use with a lower total cost of ownership. With a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours, it delivers reliable long-term performance with no brightness drop-off over time. Outstanding colour performance, a lamp-free design and instant on/off have been complemented by 20% more brightness, 8% more heat resistance and a 20% smaller design. 

ViewSonic's proprietary SuperColor technology displays a wide range of colours. This gives you, the user, true-to-life colour in both bright and dark environments without sacrificing picture quality. With an exclusive colour wheel and dynamic lamp control, you are guaranteed excellent colour reproduction and detail . This technology gives you a better colour gamut than conventional projectors in the same class.  Accurate colour reproduction is crucial when you show graphics and outstanding video material in class, for example. In addition, text is optimally displayed due to the high quality colour performance, making meetings work perfectly with the presentation of your content via the short-throw projector. SuperColor technology also makes less likely to tire the eyes of your viewers, staff or students and is one reason why people look for eye-friendly quality when buying a new projector. With a higher resolution than Full HD, the WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels offers a larger viewing area for construction graphics, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations and is therefore perfect for your everyday business. Direct presentation of 3D images via a 3D Blu-Ray player is also possible with the LS860WU . To really experience the 3D effect, ViewSonic PGD-350 shutter glasses are optionally available for purchase, or you can use compatible 3D glasses from other manufacturers. Your outstanding picture experience is complemented by the ultra-high contrast of 3,000,000:1 and brightness of 5000 ANSI lumens in any environment. 

With the new projection technologies, you have all the advantages that a short-throw projector can offer. With other projectors you often have the problem that you get shadows as soon as you walk through the projection throw. Not so with the LS860WU: when projecting, you have no distracting shadows on the image, which allows for excellent edge blending. In addition, you have greater flexibility thanks to the 1.1x optical zoom to adapt to more demanding installation environments. In addition to its brilliant image quality, the laser projector also scores points in its alignment and application options. Thanks to its robust mechanical design, the beamer can be mounted on the ceiling in almost any position and angle. You can point the projector straight down at an exhibit in a museum or an installation in an art gallery or, if necessary, mount it upside down at an angle of 45 degrees. Your options are very diverse. The LS860WU can also be rotated to any angle in vertical mode. With this 360° projection supports your creative applications and allows projection on ceilings, walls or sloping surfaces. Its compact size and light weight play into its favour. This allows you to project images in the most unusual places and inspire your customers. In addition you also have the option of setting the projector to portrait mode and thereby achieving further projection displays. ViewSonic has also made sure that you get 24/7 operation with this unit: With an advanced cooling design, you can run the projector around the clock without sacrificing quality or performance. Imagine, for example, a shop for football clothing and accessories: Here you have the opportunity to set up jerseys, shorts and footballs in the shop as you see fit, and at the same time use the LS860WU to cast short football clips, new brand advertisements, etc. onto the wall without customers casting shadows on the image. 

The projector gives you both vertical and horizontal keystone correction of +/- 40° each . Combined with the LS860WU's 4-corner adjustment function, you can easily adjust skewed or distorted images. This gives you the flexibility to adapt to new spatial conditions in classrooms, conference rooms or museums. For example, the museum director may want to organise a new exhibition, set up the exhibits in a completely new arrangement and still not want to do without projections: This is not a problem at all with this laser projector, because you are completely flexible in terms of orientation and, if we stay with the museum example, you can enhance the visitor experience. For example, you can project historical landscapes as a background for the exhibits on display and give the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. Many museums are open seven days a week into the evening, so the LS860WU's 24/7 runtime release is perfect for this. Another example: if you want to mount a ceiling in your conference room , you usually need to use a projector with an optical lens shift function. Good thing the LS860WU has exactly this function: The tool-free lens shift control knobs make it easy to adjust the projection lens up, down, left and right. It offers flexible installation options with a sufficient adjustment range (Horizontal: +/- 23% and Vertical: +/-50%) and few restrictions on your installation location. With this and the previously mentioned adjustment functions, you are equipped all around to make perfect use of any spatial situation . 

Moving on to the network management of the LS860WU, the projector is equipped with Control 4, Crestron, AMX, Extron and the ViewSonic vController network management tool. This allows you to monitor and also control your projector via LAN connection with the respective network management systems. For example, this allows you to check the service life of the light sources, easily control switching on and off and, incidentally, make your daily work routine easier. With the ViewSonic vController tool, up to 256 projectors can be controlled. What's more, you don't need to worry about outdated software: ViewSonic offers you beamer software updates that are available online. You update your software conveniently via your laptop and the USB connection. 

If you are now asking yourself whether this projector is worthwhile for you at all, then our answer is: Yes! Because first of all, thanks to the long life of 20,000 hours , the LS860WU is a reliable solution in the long term, without the brightness diminishing over time. In addition, the laser projector is also a cost-effective solution for you thanks to its energy efficiency: the energy-saving mode allows you to extend the life of the projector and minimise energy consumption. In fact, it automatically switches to SuperEco mode in power-saving mode if no input signal is detected for 5 minutes. The projector also has a sleep timer that automatically turns off after a set period of time. You can adjust the settings to suit your needs. The lamp-free laser light projection source is more environmentally friendly, contributes to a mercury-free environment and also promotes sustainable development.

Those who prefer to do without any kind of remote control are sure to enjoy the Auto-On function: . When Auto-On is activated, the projector is switched on automatically as soon as a VGA or HDMI cable is connected and the signal is detected. However, those who prefer to work with remote control need not be disappointed. ViewSonic has also provided a solution here: there is an infrared (IR) remote control sensor on the front and back of the projector. All you have to do is point the remote control at the IR sensor for it to work normally. The distance between the remote control and the sensor can be up to 8 metres, giving you enough flexibility here too. For presentation purposes, has also integrated a laser pointer into the remote control, which you can operate via a dedicated button. 

Let's stay on the subject of control and connections, where we have saved a highlight for last: As with the LS850WU and LS900WU laser projectors, you don't need an additional adapter for the LS860WU to be able to cover long distances between your computer and the projector by cable. The built-in HDBaseT receiver offers you the possibility of transmitting uncompressed, high-resolution audio and video over a long distance (100 metres at 1080p) at low cost. To do this, simply connect the projector with a Cat.5e/6 cable. The HDBaseT receiver of the LS860WU is compatible with any certified HDBaseT transmitter. For example, you can use it to connect several projectors with each other across several rooms. Especially in large rooms, halls or at events, HDBaseT makes installation much easier and also reduces installation costs. With the VC10/VSR100 HDMI dongle for presentations, you can transfer 4K content from laptops or mobile devices to the projector. The LS860WU has two HDMI inputs (2x HDMI 1.4a HDCP 1.4), 1 VGA port through which you can connect your computer, and an RJ45 LAN port. Via the VGA output, you can easily loop the image through to a monitor or display and thus also provide a live image in the foyer of a conference room, for example. The projector has two 10-watt loudspeakers integrated, with which you would already be equipped for presentations or museum exhibitions. Additional loudspeakers can still be connected to the projector via the audio output (3.5 mm). The LS860WU can also be integrated into existing room control solutions at any time via the RS232 port . In addition, the projector has a USB type A port for power supply and maintenance. On top of this, with this short-distance projector you also have the option of combining the IFP2410 and IFP2710 ViewBoard Mini interactive presentation displays with the LS860WU. Via the content sharing app ViewBoard Cast you can wirelessly transfer all displayed content on your ViewBoard Mini displays, including your annotations, to a large screen or beamer.

 For many people, volume is one of the most important criteria for or against a purchase, and so we would like to go into this topic as well. ViewSonic has combined various technologies in this device to reduce the noise level to 29dB (Eco mode). In standard mode, the projector's noise level is 36dB, which is a reasonable value for a projector with 5000 ansi lumens. 

This device is a projector for professional use and is therefore not sold to private customers. We thank you for your understanding.