Premium image quality, exceptional
brightness and ultimate reliability
WUXGA 12,000 lumens
Motorised lens shift
Six lens options
Dual lamps with lamp relay and 24/7 operation
HDBaseT and 3G-SDI
360° operation with portrait mode
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The ultimate installation projector
The Optoma ProScene WU1500 is a fully-featured installation projector, built
for demanding professional applications where image quality, performance
and reliability are paramount. Native WUXGA resolution, 12,000 lumens
brightness and 5000:1 contrast deliver vivid, crystal-clear images, while
dual lamps with lamp relay and 24/7 operation provide ultimate reliability,
ensuring that this is a projector in which you can have complete confidence.
The dust-sealed, filter-free design prevents dust and dirt from affecting the
optical system, ensuring optimal image quality with minimal maintenance
requirements. Motorised lens shift, zoom and focus combined with 360°
operation and interchangeable colour wheels provide total flexibility for
simple, trouble-free installation. A choice of six premium-quality lenses,
from wide focus through to extra-long zoom means that the WU1500 can
be adapted to cover almost any projection distance.
An array of advanced connectivity options are provided as standard,
including HDMI, DVI-D, 5 BNC, HDBaseT and SDI. Every aspect of the
WU1500 has been carefully designed and built to suit the requirements
of the professional installer – from the dependable lens mounting system,
through to the backlit remote control keypad and operation panel.
The Optoma ProScene WU1500 represents the ultimate in professional
image projection.
Ultimate performance and reliability
The WU1500 features dual lamps, which can be operated together to yield
maximum brightness. Alternatively, each lamp can be activated individually in
Relay Mode. The latter effectively combines the lifespan of both lamps together,
maximising the intervals between lamp changes.
Unparalleled installation flexibility
Motorised lens shift, zoom and focus combine with six lens options to provide the
ultimate in flexible installation. The projector can be mounted at any angle along its
horizontal axis, and can also operate in portrait mode, opening up a whole range
of installation possibilities.
Comprehensive connectivity
Built to surpass the expectations of even the most demanding AV professional,
the WU1500 features a range of built-in connectivity options. HDMI, DVI-D, 5 BNC,
HDBaseT and 3G-SDI are all included as standard. Control can be delivered via
network or serial port, while the WU1500 supports Crestron, Extron, AMX and PJLink protocols. The remote handset also supports wired connection, where line-ofsight operation is not possible.
• Installation flexibility - six motorised lens options, lens shift, 360˚ operation and portrait mode
• Reliable - 24/7 operation and dual lamps for added resilience
• Ultimate connectivity - HDBaseT, 3G-SDI, HDMI, DVI and 5 BNC
• Powerful image processor - Built-in edge blending and 3-axis colour matching system
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For more than ten years, Optoma has been at the forefront of projector design and manufacture - one of the very few
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companies that focuses exclusively on projectors.
Today, the Optoma ProScene range represents the evolution of projection expertise, honed and refined by manufacturing
and supporting millions of projectors the world over. This knowledge and skill has been distilled into the ProScene range
of products and support services, which are designed specifically for demanding professional applications.
Key featuresIntroduction
WU1500 features
9 Higher education
9 Lecture theatres
9 Houses of worship
9 Museums
9 Auditoriums
9 Boardrooms
9 Broadcast studios
9 Large classrooms
9 Exhibitions
9 Conference rooms
9 Digital signage
9 Stage shows
9 Live events
9 Projection Mapping
9 Meeting rooms
9 Post production
9 Theatre
9 Trade shows
Dual lamps with lamp relay
For challenging installations where the WU1500 is run for long
periods, the Lamp Relay function can be used to automatically
switch between projection lamps. Alternatively, both lamps
can be used together to achieve maximum brightness.
Installation flexibility
Motorised lens shift, six lens options, 360˚ operation and
portrait mode make the WU1500 truly adaptable to any
installation scenario.
Ultra-bright detailed images
The WU1500 has native WUXGA resolution
(1920 x 1200 pixels), together with 12,000 lumens and
5000:1 contrast for vivid images.
Extensive connectivity
HDMI, DVI, 5 BNC and 3G-SDI terminals enable connection
to a wide range of high resolution digital and analogue
sources.
Exemplary service
ProScene products benefit from a huge network of service
centres across Europe, backed up by a range of extensive
warranty and service packages.
HDBaseT allows transmission of high-definition video,
audio and control signals over a single CAT6 cable, vastly
simplifying installation.
HDBaseT
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ReliabilityImage quality
Superb image quality is at the heart of every ProScene product. At every step, commencing with the incredibly reliable,
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high resolution WUXGA DLP
chip, where the image is initially created via the dual Philips UHP projection lamps, through
to the precision optics which focus the image on the screen, accuracy and integrity of the image are paramount.
All Optoma ProScene projectors use DLP
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nature of DLP
micro-mirror technology provides highly efficient, bright images with great contrast whilst maintaining
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technology for its image quality and unmatched reliability. The reflective
precise colour accuracy and natural, real-world colour reproduction. For demanding professional applications, the proven
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reliability of DLP
technology makes it the obvious choice.
Better than Full HD resolution
When detail really matters, WUXGA
resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels) offers
15% more image area than 1080p
and 60% more than SXGA+. This
enables unscaled Full HD video and
extra detail. Time code information
can be displayed on-screen at the
same time, perfect for soundtrack
recording and video editing editing
where precise timing can be critical.
XGA
WUXGA
Full HD
WXGA
The Optoma ProScene WU1500 is designed for continuous 24/7 operation. Only the most
reliable, industry proven components are used to ensure superior reliability. This hard-earned
“capability” has been meticulously developed over a decade of designing and supporting
millions of projectors the world over. The dust-sealed, filter-free design prevents dust and dirt
from affecting the system – ensuring optimal image quality with minimal maintenance. ProScene
customers can therefore be confident that, as one of the most reliable projector brands in the
industry today, Optoma has a reputation for service excellence that is well deserved.
Lamp switching
Dual lamps enable a level of reliability simply unavailable with a
single-lamp projector. Both lamps can be used together to achieve
maximum brightness, whilst still providing redundancy should one
of them fail. Alternatively, a single lamp can be used in Relay Mode
to deliver the full lifetime of each individual lamp, hence minimising
service intervals.
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DLP® technology
DLP® technology from Texas Instruments® is widely recognised
and acclaimed for its unmatched reliability and long lasting image
performance. When combined with high brightness and native
contrast ratios, it becomes the obvious choice for demanding
applications. Independent testing has proven DLP® to be the most
reliable of projector technologies. Whilst other technologies may
show image quality decline after only a few thousand hours, DLP®
technology can remain unchanged over hundreds of thousands of
hours.
Lamps
The dual Philips 465W UHP lamps provide the highest possible
luminance, the essential prerequisite of all high-performance
projectors. These lamps stay brighter for longer, provide a long
service life and a reduced loss of luminous flux throughout that life.
In addition, the lamp drivers are specifically tuned for the lamps,
ensuring optimum operating conditions and greater stability for any
situation.
Lamp pulsing technology
Advanced lamp-pulsing technologies enable colour performance
to be fine-tuned directly from the lamp. This unprecedented control
helps to create vibrant, perfectly saturated colours across the
whole light spectrum. The result is stunningly accurate, naturallooking images.
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Precision optics
High quality glass optical elements maintain optimum sharpness
and focus uniformity over the entire image. The ProScene
insistence on uncompromising optical quality ensures extremely
low colour flare and chromatic aberration resulting in crystal clear,
high contrast images.
Select from a range of six premium-quality lenses, including short
throw, wide zoom and long throw options. All have motorised shift,
zoom and focus mechanisms, for easy and accurate adjustment
after initial installation.
Total cost of ownership
For demanding applications, the total cost of ownership of
a projector is not just in the purchase price, but also in expensive
maintenance and service. ProScene projectors require very
little maintenance, have no user serviceable parts inside and no
filters that require periodic replacement. The result is low cost,
predictable service cycles, enabling planned down time to be
minimised.
We are so confident that the WU1500 image colour quality
will remain as good as the day you bought it that Optoma will
guarantee it for five years.
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Flexibility Flexibility
Installation flexibility
To meet the challenges of Pro AV installations, the WU1500
offers six lens options, each with motorised zoom and focus, to
accurately deliver the required image size.
Motorised lens shift makes it easy to position the image exactly
where you want it, while a choice of two different colour wheels
allows the right balance of colour and brightness for any
application.
All of the six optional lenses offer
easy adjustment via the motorised
lens shift, zoom and focus.
Motorised lens shift
60%
Lens position: Centre
360° and portrait projection capability
Images can be projected over a full 360° range along the horizontal
axis, including reproduction onto a ceiling or floor. The projector
can also be placed in ‘portrait mode’ for applications such as
digital signage and multi-projector displays.
Mechanical shutter
Flexibility
For situations where only absolute darkness is good enough, the
WU1500 has a mechanical shutter to provide total blackout. This
makes it perfect for live events, such as scene changes during
theatre performances.
Open: Normal image Closed: Blackout
Edge-blending controls
No two projectors are completely identical. When performing
edge-blend projects using multiple projectors, it can be difficult
to achieve good results if the images do not match. The WU1500
incorporates the following features to ensure high quality and
consistent results:
Colour matching
The WU1500 has a full 3-axis colour matching system, which,
when combined with accurate measurements, can create
seamless blends every time.
Interchangeable colour wheels
Two colour wheel options ensure the performance characteristics
of the WU1500 can be tailored to match the application. The
standard colour wheel maximises brightness, whilst ensuring good
colour reproduction. Alternatively, the ‘rich colour’ wheel trades
some brightness for exceptional colour performance and accuracy.
The colour wheels are interchangeable modules, and can be fitted
or exchanged on-site, without removing the projector cover.
Bright (standard) Rich Colour (optional)
Projector security
The WU1500 features a Kensington lock slot, together with the
ability to set a PIN code. This improves security and helps to deter
projector theft.
Custom ID colours
The WU1500 is available in both black and white as standard.
However, if your project calls for a higher level of customisation,
the WU1500 is available in any colour from the RAL colour space.
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HDBaseT
HDBaseT enables transmission of uncompressed high definition
video, audio, network and control signals over a single Category 6
twisted-pair cable. This streamlines installation and reduces labour,
as well as allowing greater distances between the image source
and the projector.
Brightness matching
To correctly match multiple units, the WU1500 has ten lamp power
steps between 80% and 100% of full brightness. This helps to
achieve balanced brightness levels between adjacent projectors.
Please contact your local sales representative for more information.
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CERTIFIED
System integration and control
Multiple WU1500 projectors can be monitored over the LAN and can also send an email alert via Crestron RoomView in the event of an error
or a lamp failure. Projector status can be monitored via a web browser, while Extron IP Link, AMX Device Discovery and PJ-Link protocols
offer remote management of most functions across a network, keeping you in control wherever you are.
Global monitoring of all AV
devices
Track projector light source
usage
Email alerts and instant
notifications
- helpdesk
Event scheduling
requests, service reminders,
device failure or theft
Ultimate control
Cut up to 30% from your energy bills using 24-hour automated power scheduling to ensure that projectors power off when not in use.
Real-time interactive helpdesk requests are sorted to come to
the top. The helpdesk then has the ability to respond with an
automatic message or instant message the room with exact
procedures.
Display power
Check on/off status of display power and system power. View
a bar graph to monitor the percentage of available projector light
source usage and set an alert to notify the service or facilities
department when maintenance is needed.
Display usage
A visual indication of light source or service interval status.
Schedule event
RoomView Express makes scheduling of recurring or one time
events easy. Setting RoomView to automatically power down at
midnight throughout the week can save valuable light source life
and ensure security inside the facility.
Selected view by rooms, attributes or contacts
RoomView Express gives you the ability to simultaneously view
more than 250 rooms from a single screen. Customise RoomView
to view by room name, locations and group.
Event log
Automatically generates log files, reports and charts to analyze ROI
and budget allocation. Track device usage, call statistics and user
history.
For guidance only
Backlit remote control and
projector keypad for easy operation
in low light conditions
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Service, support and warranties
ProScene Certified Partners
Optoma understands that for ProScene customers, their high specification projector must be of exceptional quality and that the level
of support and expertise provided by AV installers and integrators must also be of the highest calibre. To maintain this standard throughout,
we have selected only the very best from within the AV industry to become ProScene Certified Partners.
These rigorously selected partners understand your specific requirements and perhaps as importantly, they have direct access to the
specially-trained Optoma support and service teams. Our dedicated experts are available from the initial design and planning phase
of a project, right through to the installation stages and beyond. Through our partners, you will have access to one of the most comprehensive
projector service networks in Europe.
Choosing your ProScene projector is just the start. Total support and service excellence are at the core of the ProScene philosophy, ensuring
industry-leading dedication to delivering the highest standard of expertise from Optoma and from our Certified Partners.
Optoma service centres
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Green
We know that improving our products is the best way to reduce our impact on the environment.
That’s why at Optoma, we design our products to have a long usable life, use fewer materials, ship
with the minimum packaging and be free of all possible toxic substances. Naturally, energy efficiency
and being recyclable are built in at the design stage. With each new product, we strive towards
minimising our environmental impact. For full details of Optoma Project Green please visit our website.
Eco-friendly and highly efficient
Cut up to 30% from your energy bills using 24-hour automated
power scheduling to ensure that projectors power off when not
in use.
Direct power on
The projector will start up instantly when power is applied
to the unit. This eliminates the need to manually turn on
the projector via the remote control or the keypad, ideal
for use in rooms with a “master” power switch.
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Standard and optional warranties
In addition to our Standard Warranty,
we offer a range of optional warranty
and preventative maintenance service
packages – see website for details.
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Auto power off
If after a pre-determined time the projector does not
receive a signal, it will shut down automatically, conserving
power and extending the life of the light source.
Eco standby mode
Reduces energy consumption to less than 0.5W
when the projector is not in use.
Training
Our training courses are developed and tutored by the ProScene
technical services team. This ensures Certified Partners have
access to expert knowledge of ProScene products and tutors who
are familiar with the real-world scenarios faced by our partners.
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Dimensions
Labelling
Input / output connections
1. 3D sync
2. DVI-D
3. VGA / YPbPr
4. VGA Out
5. Analogue RGB
6. RS-232
7. Composite video
8. 3G-SDI
9. HDMI V1.4b
10. USB wireless
11. Service port
12. RJ-45
13. HDBaseT
14. Wired remote in
15. Wired remote out
Keypad
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2. Mechanical shutter
3. Auto
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5. Input select
6. Menu
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9. Motorised lens shift
10. Motorised zoom
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Technical specifications
Accessories
Projector
Optics
Connectivity
General
Supplied accessories
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Display technology1 x 0.96" DLP
Native resolutionWUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixels
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Brightness
Contrast5000:1 (1200:1 full on / full off, 250:1 ANSI)
Aspect ratio16:10 native, 16:9 and 4:3 compatible
Light source2 x 465W UHP
Light source expected lifetime
Projection lensesA18 - Short zoom, 0.84 - 1.02 (1.2x zoom), F/2.0
OutputVGA Out - 15-pin D-sub
Control and communicationNetwork Port - RJ-45 (100BaseT)
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Noise level
Weight23.8kg (without lens)
Dimensions (W x D x H)520 x 591 x 194mm (without protrusions)
Power requirements100 - 240V AC @ 50 - 60Hz
Power consumption1080W bright mode, 870W eco mode, <0.5W standby
Heat dissipation3683 BTU/hr
Operating conditions0°C - 40°C, 85% max humidity, 3000m max altitude
Portrait modeYes
360° operationYes
OSD languages10 Languages: English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Japanese /