Barco G50-W8

Features
Barco G50-W8
8,300 center lumens, WUXGA, DLP laser phosphor projector (no lens)
The Barco G50-W8 is an affordable and compact, yet powerful, single-chip WUXGA projector designed for single and multi-channel projections for boardrooms, museums, exhibitions, experience centers, and entry-level simulation applications. The G50-W8 is part of the economical G50 series and the Barco smart line projectors. With a great price-performance ratio, the G50s are the most compact and energy efficient projectors on the market.
The laser phosphor light source, paired with WUXGA resolution, ensures great image quality with superb colors and image uniformity. These are the smallest projectors in our offerings, with the highest light efficiency for visualizing high-quality content at its best.
This Barco projector line offers a uniform compact size, and compatibility with Barco's extensive collection of G-series lenses. The wide lens shift range expands the projectors' flexibility, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your specific environment.
In addition, G50 owners can benefit from the valued Barco service and support. The G50-W8 allows for an Insights Management Suite subscription, the Barco cloud-based IoT platform to monitor, diagnose and control your projectors. And thanks to Barco's Projector Toolset software, installing and managing your DLP projector(s) can be done from the comfort of your own computer.
Key Features:
- Smallest and lightest projector in its category
- Industry leading energy efficiency in the 5–8K lumens segment
- Consistent image quality over time
- Full range of interchangeable lenses (with widest lens shift)
- Guaranteed service and support
Specifications
Projector type | Single chip DLP laser phosphor projector |
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Resolution | 1,920 x 1,200 (WUXGA) |
Brightness |
7,500 ANSI lumens |
Contrast ratio | 1,200:1 sequential 6,000:1 dynamic Extreme black: 750,000:1 |
Brightness uniformity | 90% |
Light source | Laser phosphor |
Light source lifetime | Up to 20,000 hrs |
Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Color correction | Yes |
CLO (constant light output) | Yes |
Sealed DLP™ core | Yes |
Orientation | 360° rotation, no restrictions |
3D | Active stereoscopic 3D |
Keystone correction |
Yes |
Image processing | Embedded warp & blend possible via Ptoolset |
Lens type | Optional G-lenses with throw ratios from 0.37:1 to 5.50:1 (See Accessories tab.) |
Optical lens shift | Vertical up to 100%, depending on lens Horizontal up to 30%, depending on lens Motorized zoom and focus Motorized lens shift |
Inputs |
2x HDMI In (compliant with HDMI 2.0b, HDCP2.2) |
Outputs |
1 x HDMI Out (Loop through HDMI1/HDMI2/HDBaseT/DP) |
Input resolutions | Up to 4K UHD @60 Hz Refresh rates: 24 Hz to 60 Hz for WUXGA and 4K UHD (4096 x 2160 / 3860 x 2160) 4K input signals will be scaled to the projector's output resolution |
Software tools | Projector Toolset |
Control |
1 x RS232 (D-sub 9 pin) (PC Control) |
Network connection | 10/100 Ethernet, RJ45 |
Speakers |
10 W / 6 Ohm *2 |
Power requirements | 100–240 V / 50–60 Hz |
Power consumption |
500 W @110 V; 490 W @220 V |
BTU per hour |
1706 @110 V; 1672 @220 V |
Standby power | less than 0.5 W |
Noise level (typical at 25°C/77°F) | 34 dB(A) – 38 dB(A) depending on the mode used |
Operating temperature | 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C) at sea level |
Storage temperature | 14 – 140 °F (-10 to 60 °C) |
Operating humidity | 10 – 85% RH, non-condensing |
Storage humidity | 5 – 90% RH, non-condensing |
Dimensions (WxLxH) | without feet: 19.1 x 14.8 x 7.1 inch / 486 x 376 x 181.2 mm |
Weight | without lens: 28.66 lb / 13 kg |
Standard accessories | Power cord, wireless remote control |
Certifications |
CE, FCC Class A, cTUVUS, CCC, EAC, KCC, RCM, BIS, BSMI |
Warranty | Limited 3 years parts and labor |
Accessories
Optional Lenses
G Lens Series
Model | R9410231 | R9802300 | R9801840 | R9832755 | R9801784 Std Lens |
R9832756 | R9832778 |
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D:W WUXGA |
0.37–0.40:1 | 0.65–0.75:1 | 0.75–0.95:1 | 0.95–1.22:1 | 1.22–1.53:1 | 1.52–2.92:1 | 2.90–5.50:1 |
f/stop | TBD | 2.0–2.1 | 2.3–2.53 | 2.30–2.57 | 2.0–2.3 | 2.30–3.39 | 2.30–2.57 |