With an SVGA native resolution and a 4‎:‎3 native aspect ratio‎,‎ the S316 SVGA DLP Multimedia Projectorfrom Optoma is perhaps best suited for displaying SD video and PowerPoint style presentations‎.‎ In addition to its native resolution‎,‎ it can also support a range of non‎-native resolutions and aspect ratios up to 1920 x 1200‎,‎ which is achieved through scaling‎.‎ The image the S316 delivers is produced by a single‎-chip‎,‎ 0.55‎"‎ DLP device and provides 3200 lumens of brightness when set to full output‎.‎

The projector is designed to accommodate a variety of video sources‎.‎ It features an HDMI port‎,‎ which supports all HDMI 1.4a mandatory 3D formats for use with Blu‎-ray Disc players‎,‎ computers‎,‎ and other devices that are HDMI 1.4a 3D compatible‎.‎ Next there are two VGA ports for computers with analog outputs‎,‎ many AV systems‎,‎ document cameras‎,‎ and a number of other devices‎.‎ For use with analog SD equipment such as VCRs‎,‎ there is an S‎-video port and a composite video port‎.‎ Lastly among the inputs‎,‎ there are two stereo audio inputs on 3.5mm mini jack connectors‎.‎ Finally‎,‎ there is a VGA output for looping through one of the VGA input signals‎,‎ plus a 3.5mm mini jack audio out for connecting amplified speakers or a sound system‎.‎ Where external audio is unavailable‎,‎ there is a built‎-in two‎-watt speaker that can be used‎.‎

An IR remote is included for operating the projector from within the same room ‎- or you can just use the on‎-board buttons‎.‎ For operation from further away‎,‎ or integration with an automation system such as Crestron‎,‎ there is an RS‎-232 interface‎.‎ A case is included for transporting and storing the projector‎.‎

Single Chip DLP Technology

Uses a combination of a 0.55‎"‎ chip covered in millions of micro‎-mirrors and a color wheel to produce an image‎.‎ DLP features less spacing between pixels and better contrast than many comparable LCD‎-based systems

1.1x Zoom with 1.95 to 2.15‎:‎1 Throw Ratio

Throw ratio is one of the most important specifications a projector lens has as it tells you the image size ‎(‎width‎)‎ you will get at a give distance from the screen‎.‎ For example‎,‎ at the 1.05x zoom setting and a 10‎'‎ distance‎,‎ this projector will throw an 59‎"‎‎-wide ‎(‎73‎"‎‎-diagonal‎)‎ image

3200 Lumens Lamp

A single lamp provides 3200 lumens of brightness in Normal mode‎,‎ and is estimated to last 5000 hours ‎- up to 10000 hours in the low‎-brightness ECO+ Mode‎.‎ To determine the ideal brightness level for your application‎,‎ you will need to take into account the screen width‎,‎ distance from the projector to the screen ‎(‎throw distance‎)‎‎,‎ amount of ambient light near the screen‎,‎ and the reflectivity ‎(‎gain‎)‎ of the screen surface used

4‎:‎3 Native Aspect Ratio

This projector features the SVGA ‎(‎800 x 600‎)‎ format‎,‎ which produces a 4‎:‎3 aspect ratio picture optimal for PowerPoint presentations and SD video‎.‎ The wider 16‎:‎9 HDTV and 16‎:‎10 computer aspect ratios can still be displayed‎.‎ This is achieved either by cropping the sides of the image‎,‎ ‎"‎letterboxing‎"‎ ‎(‎filling the remaining space with black bars top and bottom‎)‎‎,‎ or applying an anamorphic squeeze which distorts the picture

Supports HDMI 1.4a Mandatory 3D

This projector supports all HDMI 1.4a mandatory 3D formats ‎(‎frame pack‎,‎ side‎-by‎-side‎,‎ top‎-bottom‎)‎ and up converts frame rate from 60 Hz to 120 Hz or 24 Hz to 144 Hz ‎(‎i‎.‎e 60 or 72 frames per eye‎)‎‎.‎ Active 3D glasses are required‎,‎ and are available separately

USB Port

A mini USB type B port enables connection to a computer to use the Remote Mouse function and firmware updates

Note‎:‎ The Remote Mouse feature requires a special remote for the projector‎,‎ available separately

Additional Features

• Rapid Shutdown
• Quick Resume
• Direct power On
• Auto power Off
• Logo capture
• 20‎,‎000‎:‎1 dynamic contrast ratio