The F3 XGA (1024 x 768) is a cost effective model based on the high end F3 SXGA+. Primarily targeted at rental and staging applications, as well as high intensity 24/7 installations, it is amongst the most powerful projectors available. It's patent pending DuArch™ Dual Architecture illumination system uses two lamps, two colour wheels and dual illumination formatting for outstanding image quality and reliability.

The projectiondesign F3 is the world’s most powerful single chip DLP™ projector. It has been designed to meet the ever increasing requirements in professional imaging solutions, such as public displays, medical imaging, control rooms and visualization and simulation solutions. Utilising DLP™ technology, the F3 XGA features 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, and fully configurable brightness at up to 5500 ANSI lumens, creating one of the world’s most powerful single chip DLP™ projectors.

High Performance DLP™ technology.
The 1024 x 768 pixel resolution provides a perfectly versatile high performance DLP™ projector. Ideal for rental and staging, video and public displays, the F3 easily copes with showing high brightness, high detail images. Utilising XGA DLP™ gives the perfect balance between high performance and affordable price.


Designed 24/7 continuous operation
The F3 is built to operate in heavy duty and continuously run applications, such as control rooms and public displays. Using DLP™ technology – known for its long term stability and reliability – the F3’s patent pending DuArch™ architecture features dual lamps, dual colour wheels, and dual light formatters. This lowers wear on each individual component by reducing heat and mechanical wear. In addition, cooling and mechanical design is built to very high standards, with over-specified fans for complete control.

Super long lamp life – 8000 hours
The standard lamps delivered can be set to operate in automatic relay eco mode for a super long life of up to 8000 hours. Run continuously, this setup runs nearly a year before lamps need replacement. The result is a very low cost of ownership, perfect for control rooms and other critical installations.

Dual, single and automatic lamp relay modes
The F3 can be configured to run in full-power dual, long-life single, and automatic lamp relay modes. In automatic relay mode, lamps will alternate in operation to keep both lamps at the same performance level at all times. Lamp hours and usage is stored in the lamp, making performance checking easy in for instance rental applications.

Failsafe dual lamp architecture
The patented DuArch™ architecture features two high performance 250W UHP™ lamps accessible from the side of the projector. This allows easy lamp replacement while mounted, and reduces down-time during for instance service inspections. Lamps can be individually replaced while the projector is in operation.

2000 hour lamp life
Using 2000 hour, 250W UHP™ lamps gives better performance than using comparable, higher power lamps. As high power lamps often have shorter life time, the actual performance from a 250W is higher than that of the comparable lamp over most of it’s life time, and even lasts twice as long, even if the higher power lamp has a higher initial output. The 250W lamp even increases up to 10% in brightness over the first 100 hours.

Adjustable output power and system matching
In order to match any number of projectors on exact brightness output, the user can adjust power output for each lamp individually, in addition to adjusting illumination lens aperture IRIS. This gives an infinitely adjustable brightness output from below 1000 lumens, to as high as 5500 ANSI lumens.

Range of custom colour wheel options.
The F3 features three different colour wheel options as standard, optimized for different type of applications. For visualisation and simulation, as well as photographic reproduction, a 6-segment, 4x colour wheel increases colour gamut, and reduces colour break up artefacts. Two different 4-segment, 2x colour wheels are also available; one optimized for high brightness applications, the other for increased colour saturation and video performance.

High end video processing
For standard moving video processing, the F3 features the highly regarded Faroudja® FLI2310 deinterlacing chipset. Compatible with both standard definition, and high definition analogue input sources, patented technologies such as 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown with bad edit detection, DCDi™ (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing), cross colour suppression and TrueLife™ non-linear enhancement combine to create superb results, converting standard interlaced video to high resolution progressive scan images - free from artefacts, and with sharp, detailed pictures with deeply saturated colours.

Control and command
The F3 features direct RS232 and RS232 bus connectivity, with up to 128 devices connected to the same control console. It also features a dedicated TCP/IP interface, with a built in web page, and can be used with any type of system controller. For simpler set-ups, the backlit IR remote control features wired connection and individual ID settings, so it can be used to control a number of units individually, changing the ID of which one it controls at the click of a button.

Designed for flexibility
The F3 has been designed to be the ultimately flexible projector. User replaceable bayonet mount lenses, full lens shift both vertically and horizontally (110% and 90% respectively), full illumination control - no other projector is even close in image adjustability. From auditoriums and events needing high brightness, to smaller settings where resolution, picture quality, contrast and readability is more important. The F3 can fit in to all installations.

Stacking of units
With the built-in lens shift possibilities, the F3 can easily be stacked on top of each other for multiplying the light output, or to provide simple and quick set up for passive stereo configurations. The cabinet has simple, non-locking stacking features to allow this without any further equipment or mounts. Units can also be stacked side by side in order to facilitate this.

Wide range of lenses
Six easily replaceable bayonet mount lenses cover every need. From the Wide Angle at 1.09 : 1, designed for rear projection, to the Super Tele Zoom at 5.5 - 9.6 : 1 ratio. All lenses, with the exception of the Wide Angle - designed for on-axis projection, feature full lens shift.

Remote asset management
The F3 supports remote asset management through RS232 and TCP/IP. All status- and operating information can be retrieved in order for a systems controller to operate and manage projectors from a central location.

Status monitoring
In order to secure functionality and up-time, the F3 features a wide range of status monitoring features. The large, backlit LCD display on the rear displays all status information, from current source, to lamp status, operating hours, and allpossible settings. There is also an incredibly useful and 100% failsafe visual inspection of lamps, so one can monitor which lamp is running, and in what mode the projector operates. Remotely, all status information can be retrieved over the dedicated TCP/IP connection, as well as over RS232.

PIN code locking function
A familiar Personal Identifi cation Number (PIN) code system can be used to completely lock the projector for unwanted use or as anti-theft precaution. A 4-digit code can be created and individually configured.

SOA – Sealed Optical Architecture
To ensure faultless and trouble-free operation in unforgiving and harsh environments, the F3 features a fully sealed optical architecture. Dust, smoke and other tiny particles are prevented from entering and contaminating the delicate light engine, thus will not alter the displayed image over time. In addition, it ensures the projector requires almost no servicing and maintenance.

Expandable input section*
In addition to all common interfaces, such as HDCP compatible DVI, BNC and VGA connectors, the F3 is totally unique in the way it offers the user to specify expansion options through our XPort™ technology. By granting access to the internal signal processing architecture, both front- and back end, users can develop and attach any type of signal processing unit. Front end options include SDI / HD-SDI and for instance IEEE1394 video interfaces, back end processing can include geometry correction boards, or blending and shading expansions.

*) Requires license agreement with projectiondesign.

display technology single chip DLP™ projector LVDS DMD™ with DarkChip3™
colour wheel options:
dual 3-segment, 3x speed
dual 4-segment, 2x speed
concept prism-based, powered lens shift system
colour wheel options high brightness 4-segment, 2x
graphics 4-segment, 2x
graphics and simulation 6-segment, 4x
resolution 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA)
brightness 5500 ANSI lumens (max)
contrast 7500 : 1 (max on / off)
aspect ratio 4:3 (16:9 and 5:4 compatible)
displayable colours 16.8 million, 24-bit RGB
image processing latency ~1 frame on graphics port

compatibility computer compatibility UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA 1920 x 1080 - 640 x 480 pixel resolution RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB custom formats available
horizontal scan frequency 15 - 150 kHz (resolution dependant)
vertical scan frequency 48 - 190 Hz (resolution dependant)
video compatibility HDTV (1080i / 720p) EDTV (576p, 480p) SDTV (576i, 480i) NTSC, PAL, SECAM

optics standard projection lens 2.37 - 3.43 : 1 (distance : width) (EN11)
throw ratio 0.5 - 40m (depending on lens)
image size (diagonal) 0.5 - 20m
focusing distance 0.5m - infinity (depending on lens)
ultra wide angle lens 1.17 : 1 fixed focal (on axis) (EN12)
wide angle lens 1.71 : 1 fixed focal (EN15)
wide angle zoom 1.83 - 2.37 : 1 zoom (EN13)
short tele zoom 3.5 - 5.6 : 1 zoom (EN14)
long tele zoom 5.6 - 9.7 : 1 zoom (EN16)
lamp 2x250W UHP™ continuously adjustable 200 - 250W
lamp life 8000 hrs (max, eco lamp relay mode) 4000 hrs (max, eco dual mode) 2000 hrs (max, full power mode)

inputs / outputs computer input(s) 1x VGA (15-pin HDDSUB) 1x RGBHV, RGBS, RGsB, YUV (5x BNC)  1x DVI (DVI-D)
video input(s) 1x YPbPr component video (3xRCA) 1x S-video (4-pin mini DIN) 1x composite video (RCA)
audio input(s) n/a
control and communcation RS232 in/out (9-pin DSUB male/female) 1x TCP/IP (RJ-45) 1x USB 2x 12V triggers (screen / aspect) IR Remote with ID
monitor redrive 1x VGA (15-pin HDDSUB)
audio output n/a

supplied accessories cables 2m VGA cable 2m S-video cable 2m USB cable 4m power cord (country specific)
other IR remote control product documentation

general operating noise level (dB) 30 dB(A) typical at sea level
dimensions (d x w x h) 376 x 510 x 223 mm / 14.8 x 20 x 8.8 in
weight 12.6 kg/27.8 lbs + lens (1.9 kg/4.2 lbs to 2.6 kg/5.5 lbs).
power requirements 100 - 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, +/- 10%
conformances CE, UL, cUL, FCC Class A
operating temperature 0 - 40C / 32 - 104F (0 - 1500m)
operating humidity 20 - 90% RH
storage conditions 20 - 90% RH
available colours black metallic, silver
warranty 2 years, 500 hours or 90 days on lamp (whichever comes first) 3rd year optional warranty 24/7 operation warranty
MTBF n/a
BTU / hr <2400