Canon LC-X4K501ST Product Sheet

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Canon professional installation projectors

You can see the difference in Canon quality

Advanced lens technology

Many projectors’ speciﬁcations promise outstanding brightness. But choose a Canon Installation projector and you will experience greater ‘real world’ brightness than with many competitors’ models.

As you would expect from a brand that enjoys an unrivalled reputation for quality, Canon projectors use precision technology speciﬁcally designed to maximise brightness and outperform rival models – as well as delivering beautiful whites and superbly precise images.

Beautiful images with LCOS technology

LCD projector

• Gridlines are clearly visible

DLP projector

• Frequent colour breakup (the ‘rainbow’ eect)

• Whites are bright, yet colours can appear weak

• Poor colour gradation – banding can occur

LCOS projector

• Seamless images, with no ‘lattice’ eect

• No unpleasant ‘rainbow’ eect

• Good contrast

• Smooth, natural colour reproduction

• Excellent colour brightness

As you’d expect from a world-leading innovator in imaging technology, Canon’s superior lens features set the XEED Installation range apart.

Extensive lens options

With a choice of 1.5x Short Fixed lens, 1.5x Standard Zoom, 1.5x Wide Angle Zoom, 1.7x Long Zoom, and 1.95x Ultra Long Zoom, each model can project up to a classleading 14.9 metres (for 100” image) with minimal brightness loss and no loss of image resolution.

Flexible lens shift

With up to -15% to +55% vertical lens shift and up to +/10% (for Standard and Long Zoom lenses), each projector is superbly adaptable to the toughest of Installation projection conditions. Even using maximum lens shift, distortion, aspect ratio and brightness remain unaected.

Accuracy at any magniﬁcation

Canon zoom technology uses a superior ﬂoating system in which two lenses move independently. As a result, suitable images can always be projected throughout the entire zoom range, giving half pixel accuracy even in multi-projector Installation environments like 3D, stacking, blended systems and domes.

Minimal chromatic aberration

New UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) technology features in each XEED Installation projector’s ﬁve interchangeable lenses. This drives down chromatic aberration to almost nil, leaving only vivid images with negligible colour drift.

An in-built adjustment mechanism keeps colour drift to nearly zero – the same level you’d expect to ﬁnd in a ﬁxed-lens projector.

Before colour drifting correction

After colour drifting correction

Aspherical lenses to correct pincushion distortion

Distortion of the projected image is reduced to a level of less than 1 pixel due to aspherical lens technology.

A choice of ﬁve bright, high resolution interchangeable lenses

Short Fixed Lens

RS-IL03WF

Short zoom lens

RS-IL05WZ

Standard Zoom Lens

RS-IL01ST

Long Zoom Lens

RS-IL02LZ

Ultra Long Zoom

Lens RS-IL04UL

Why LCOS?

Combining the best of LCD and DLP projection technologies, LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) panel technology uses liquid crystals in place of the individual mirrors found in DLP panels. The result is exceptionally fast and distortion-free images – without any unwelcome ‘lattice’, ‘grid’ or ‘rainbow’ eects.

The XEED range feature a 0.7” LCOS panel that projects video even more vividly. Both still and moving images stand out for their beautiful whites and absence of RGB tinting. The panel’s genuinely world class performance includes high reﬂectivity, a high aperture ratio and a remarkable increase in brightness. Your images appear even purer and truer, and make a breathtaking impact on any audience using either factual or creative content.

LCOS panels express greyscale gradations more richly than the DLP system. LCOS is therefore ideal in medical environments where accurate greyscales are critically important.

LCOS panel

20% more impact with LCOS and AISYS 5.0

Together, the new LCOS panel, new AISYS 5 optical imaging system and extended aperture ratio deliver up to a stunning 20% more brightness with the same lamp. This world class standard is ideal in environments where brightness is absolutely paramount.

The perfect mix of brightness and contrast

At the heart of each projector, you’ll ﬁnd Canon’s proprietary AISYS (Aspectual Illumination System) optical technology. The AISYS optical system works in combination with the LCOS imaging engine to deliver a more powerful blend of brightness and contrast than many comparable Installation projectors.

The AISYS 5.0 engine delivers a noticeable increase in brightness and ensures your audience see only perfect, seamless images – even in demanding spaces like conference facilities, lecture halls or exhibition centres.

1.73m 2.2 m to 3.2 m 3.2m to 4.8m 4.7m to 8.0m 7.6m to 14.9m

Projection distance (100" image)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15m

Projection ratio 0.8 : 1 1:1 -1.5:1 1.5 : 1~2.25 : 1 2.2 : 1~3.75 : 1 3.55 : 1~6.94 : 1

Magnification – 1.5 times 1.5 times 1.7 times 1.95 times

F value 2.0 2.09 - 2.34 1.89 - 2.65 1.99 - 2.83 2.34 - 2.81

High-quality lenses mean high-quality images

Inferior quality lenses create ﬂare, ﬁeld curvature and TV distortion, which lead to inaccurate and unsatisfactory images. High-quality Canon lenses minimise these unwelcome eects.

Easy to install and interchange.

XEED Installation projectors incorporate a safe and secure lens mount that eliminates the possibility of tiny movements when the projector is inverted or used in any 360° position – unlike some competitor models with quick release mechanisms. This feature is paramount in professional projection environments requiring total assurance and reliability for all installations.

XEED Compact Installation projectors: discover a new world of installation imaging

Canon XEED Compact Installation projectors are recognised as among the ﬁnest in the industry. Oering market-leading image quality and the precision optics you would expect from a world leader in imaging solutions, the XEED range has won acclaim for its groundbreaking LCOS panel technology and its powerful image processor.

Bright from any distance

Some projectors oer high speciﬁcations that do not translate into true performance in the installed environment. Thanks to LCOS panel technology and the quality of their lenses, XEED Compact Installation projectors deliver consistent brightness that frequently outshines competitor models in the same class.

Perhaps most of all, XEED projectors are acknowledged by installation professionals for their blend of premium quality projection lenses and the unique AISYS optical system that delivers

simultaneously high levels of brightness and contrast.

Now AV professionals can enjoy a new concept in premium quality installation projection solutions.

Canon is continuing its impact in the compact installation market with the latest versatile and innovative models. Each oers outstanding image quality from a compact chassis, while retaining the features you’d expect from a full-size installation projector.

Short throw redefined

Until now, selecting a short throw projector has typically meant choosing between two types of device. Option one has been to select an aordable ultra-short throw model, with low brightness and high levels of distortion, typically only suitable for low-end applications. Option two has been to pick a high-end installation model with a short throw on-axis lens, where high brightness is traded for the lack of lens shift or zoom.

XEED Compact Installation Short Throw projectors mean you no longer need to compromise. The XEED WUX450ST short throw model offers class-leading lens shift of 75%. Brightness levels of 4500 lumens and provides superb performance in either front or rear projection installations.

* Brightness may decrease by up to 5%. Based on a single image size..

Compact yet superbly powerful

The XEED Compact Installation range oers a 1.8x zoom model and a short throw model that provide a superb choice of resolution and brightness. Each device helps you to create the perfect installation solution whenever you need a projector that is:

• Stunningly and consistently bright* across the entire

zoom range thanks to the constant F2.7 (WUX450ST) and F2.8 (WUX500) lens aperture.

• Able to project a 100” image from just 1.2 metres

(WUX450ST) – equivalent to around one-third of the throw distance required by conventional projectors

• Oering even more placement choices through the

inclusion of HDBaseT and built in Wi-Fi

• Able to present via USB for a single projector or

blended using up to nine projectors connected via LAN cables.

• Suitable for any installation environment, thanks to a

ﬂat design and innovative air intake and exhaust system

• Simple to install, operate and service

• Smaller and lighter than comparable models in the

same segment

Constant brightness regardless of zoom position.

At minimum zoom:

5000 lumens

0m 1m 2m 3m 4m 5m 6m

XEED WUX500

At maximum zoom:

5000 lumens

Constant, awe-inspiring brightness

With 5000 lumens and a contrast ratio of 2000:1 the XEED WUX500 maintains a constant F2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range - for brightness that stays vivid no matter how

much zoom is applied.*

See what you pay for

Brightness plays an important role of dictating the purchase price of a projector. But if you consistently use your projector at the telephoto end of its zoom range, you may be paying for brightness that is eectively lost. That’s not the case when you choose a XEED Compact Installation model. With their brightness remaining consistent* across the range, you enjoy the

full beneﬁt of your investment from any throw distance.

Consistently bright in every mode

Unlike projectors that can darken images when particular image modes are applied, XEED Compact Installation projectors sustain their performance no matter what mode you select. Just as important, the three LCOS panels ensure that colours are

every bit as bright as whites.

Maximise flexibility

Alongside their powerful zoom lenses, the XEED WUX500 oers up to 60% vertical and 10% horizontal lens shift, giving you ultimate ﬂexibility in where you position the projector.

Comparative Lens Performance

WUXGA 5000 – 6000 lumen segment

Projection Distance

for 100” image

Competitor ‘A’ (WUXGA, 5000 lm) 2.8 - 5.0m 1.8x 1.7 2.6 -32%

Competitor ‘B’ (WUXGA, 5500 lm) 3.2 - 6.5m 2.0x 1.7 2.4 -24%

Canon XEED WUX500 (WUXGA, 5000 lm) 3.0 - 5.4m 1.8x 2.8 2.8 -5% to 0%

* Brightness may decrease by up to 5%. Based on a single image size.

Zoom F. no. Wide F. no. Tele Brightness Drop

Quality and innovation in short throw lens design

XEED WUX450ST and XEED WUX500 Throw Distances

The unique lenses in XEED Compact Installation Short Throw models are higher-quality than the lenses on other short throw projectors. You would expect nothing less from a manufacturer with a 75 year heritage as a world leader in imaging optics and lens design.

Captivating images from any angle

XEED Compact Installation Short Throw projector WUX450ST, features an exceptionally wide range of vertical and horizontal lens shift, to give unbeatable ﬂexibility in projector placement. The lens virtually eliminates distortion (typically just 0.1%) and has a throw ratio of 0.56:1. As a result, a 100” image can be projected from just 1.2 metres – around one third of the throw distance required by conventional projectors.

Despite their short focal length, the XEED WUX450ST is capable of delivering sharp, undistorted images ranging in size from 30" up to a large 300" diagonal. So you’re assured wide, bright and vivid images no matter what image size is required.

Lens shift extends your options – and your budget

You can conﬁdently choose a XEED WUX450ST as a true ‘one size ﬁts all’ solution for a wide range of installation environments.

Better lenses mean better images

Lower-quality lenses create ﬂare, ﬁeld curvature and TV distortion, which lead to blurred and unclear images The new, high-quality lenses in XEED Compact Installation projectors help eliminate these unwanted eects – delivering images with perfect geometry and keeping them in sharp focus throughout.

What is lens shift and why does it matter?

Lens shift allows the image to be positioned as required, without having to move or tilt the projector itself. This avoids the need for keystone correction, which can cause loss of image quality. The exceptionally wide 75% vertical lens shift of XEED WUX450ST Short Throw projector, plus the 10% horizontal shift, creates a host of ﬂexible new installation options, as the projector can be discretely located exactly where required.

(16:10 aspect ratio)

Image Size (Inches)

Width x Heig h t (cm)

Lens (Projection ratio: 0.56:1)

Lens (Projection ratio: 1.39 - 2.51:1)

WUX450ST Throw Distance 0.47 0.72 0.96 1.20 1.81 2.42 3.64

WUX500 Throw Distance (Zoom – max / min)

Calculate your throw distance: Easily determine your requirements based on your screen diagonal, height or width.

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40 60 80 100 150 200 300

86 x 54

1.2m /

2.2m

129 x 81172 x

108

1.8m /

3.2m

2.4m /

4.3m

215 x 135

3m /

5.4m

323 x 202

4.5m /

8.1m

431 x 269

6m /

10.8m

646 x 404

9m /

16.2m

Smart features for stunning results

Picture perfect at the touch of a button. For maximum versatility and convenience, XEED Compact Installation projectors oer a range of image modes to suit dierent presentation

materials and environments.

Approximate position that a short

throw projector could be located

Vertical lens shift 75% (WUX450ST)

Horizontal lens shift 10% left and right (both models)

A user-friendly interface enables the presenter to quickly ﬁnd the optimum quality for the room conditions and presentation material. For even greater control, the operator can ﬁne tune brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma and colour correction within each individual preset.

Easy connectivity.

Project still and moving images from a wide range of sources using an extensive choice of inputs. These include an HDBaseT connection and Wi-Fi, plus a Network Multi-Projection (NMPJ) function for easy wired or wireless projection over a LAN. There are HDMI and DVI terminals for digital input, while ﬁrmware can be easily updated via the USB port, which also allows PC free presentation directly from USB ﬂash drives. The built in RJ-45 network port enables remote monitoring and control and supports the ‘Crestron Connected’™ standard.

The Wi-Fi function enables wireless connectivity direct or via a router. Canon’s Network Multi-Projection software (NMPJ) allows up to 5 PC inputs direct or up to 10 via a router with various modes to assist successful collaboration with up to 4 inputs displayed on-screen simultaneously.

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