Technical characteristics

maximum screen size 300 inch
brightness (ANSI-Lumen) 3,200
contrast ratio 10,000: 1
lamp life 4,000 hours (8,000 hours in eco mode)
lamp wattage (w) 210 Watts
throw ratio 1.48 1.62: 1
Zoom 1,1-fach manual optical zoom, 2 x digital zoom
power consumption in operation 255 Watt
operating temperature 0 ° C to 40 ° C
width 31.5 cm
height 9.5 cm
depth 22.5 cm
HD-Ready available
full HD available
3D-ready available
HDMI available
USB available
integrated speakers available
special this projector supports the 3D mode with 144 Hz, thus you can enjoy a very good and soft 3D image without any flickering.

Advantages

  • Full HD
  • good workmanship
  • good price / performance ratio
  • discreet white colour

disadvantages

  • In normal operation bit noisy
at the H6517BD projector has opted to Acer for the compact design in matte white. This white leaves with a very calm and sober impression. At the white ceiling, white here has of course a particular plus for the Beamer there then hardly noticeable. Relating to processing of hardly anything can be exposed and so the projector looks very elegant. At the appropriate environment, the device can look quite also noble. In any case none when the device must be ashamed if it is screwed to the ceiling in the living room.

Install and operate the unit

the HDMI ports are very important for a 3D-Beamer and here offers the H6517BD even equal two piece. One of these connections has a mobile device with the MHL support. The duplication, the advantage is that to plugs can be changed between video-game consoles and Blu-ray players without the annoying. The Acer H6517BD projector has been designed very user-friendly and many necessary calibrations can be carried out automatically. Even the laity have no fear of the device at the end. If immediately after switching on, the image quality falls short of expectations, then this can be fixed when you configure through a few small changes. Using the remote control, the settings can be made easily and especially the concise and clear structure of the menu can please this. The menus are self-explanatory and the look in the instruction manual is only rarely necessary. Some of the calibration patterns ensure that the rendering every detail can be optimized and validated.

The image quality

of the H6517B knows how to convince absolutely in the core discipline and as a sharp, high-contrast and color intense image is supplied in clear full HD. Consideration the Beamer, that it is not a high-bred professional device, but it's a model for the home theater. It is therefore necessary to mention that the image quality is excellent. The image with its rich colors is an enrichment for the players and also must be mentioned that there are barely noticeable abnormalities or significant leaks. Some blockbuster games are better, if they are projected with the help of the projector on the big screen. Natürlich interessiert bei dem 3D-Projektor auch die Darstellungsqualität von der dritten Dimension und auch dort kann nicht gemeckert werden. Overall, the 3D image is doing very well, it has to be touched and is plastic. The 3D image is therefore, as it should be. There is a mandatory, small weakness and so almost all DLP projectors not without the infamous rainbow effect can come out. Each user must choose for themselves whether he perceives them as disruptive or not just. The black value is While not quite optimal, but this is the case in almost all DLP projectors in this price. Overall the image may leave few wishes unfulfilled and the projection surface can be really seen with proper installation.

The functions, features and important data

the freely adjustable lens is very pleasant and thus can focus and position be adjusted well. On the environment so that the projector can be adjusted even more. There are indeed internal speakers, but they bring no real listening pleasure. This is often, but not bad, because many have in their home theater, finally the full surround system. The projector has although not own audio output, but the correct sound is picked up via the receiver. There is also HDMI splitter, which are sold separately. The practical carry bag is included for the transport safely to work. The nice extra is no longer of course and this is therefore gratifying, if the projector is used for business presentations. Under full load, the fan in the acceptable area moves and in eco mode the volume is reduced to something. In eco mode, the picture quality is however almost no noticeable deteriorated. The power consumption is acceptable and is also a subtle light the projector with 3000 ANSI Lumen can absolutely convince the price-performance ratio to use.

conclusion

with the projector. This projector is a really worthwhile purchase for the home theater lovers. The white device is unobtrusive on the ceiling and it is noticed only at the express request. Great images on the screen are conjured in bright colors. This is a neat solution for video gamers and movie fans.