ViewSonic PS501X XGA Short Throw Projector – 3500 ANSI Lumens, 0.61 Throw Ratio, HDMI, 15,000-Hour Eco Lamp

The ViewSonic PS501X is an affordable XGA short throw DLP projector for classrooms and small meeting rooms. It produces 3,500 ANSI lumens, throws an 80-inch image from roughly 3.3 feet, and offers HDMI and dual VGA inputs, fitting schools that still use 4:3 screens and content.

Deep-Dive Story & Problem/Solution

Budget Classroom Upgrades Still Need to Fix Shadows

Schools replacing ageing projectors often have 4:3 pull-down screens, VGA cabling in the walls, and tight budgets. They still need to solve the everyday problem of teachers standing in the projector beam.

The PS501X is designed for exactly that upgrade path. Its 0.61 throw ratio lens fills an 80-inch 4:3 screen from about 3.3 feet, and native XGA resolution maps cleanly to older lesson material. HDMI 1.4 and two VGA inputs let it reuse existing cabling.

A 190W lamp delivers 3,500 ANSI lumens with a 22,000:1 contrast ratio. In Eco mode the lamp is rated for up to 15,000 hours.

Short Throw for Small Teaching Spaces

Images from 30 to 300 inches are supported. Vertical keystone squares the picture when the projector sits on a low cart or high mount.

Simple, Portable, and Economical

At 5.7 lbs with a built-in 2W speaker, RS-232 control, and VGA monitor out, the PS501X works as a shared projector on a trolley or as a fixed install.

Setup Instructions

How to Set Up the ViewSonic PS501X

1. Place the projector about 3.3 feet from an 80-inch 4:3 screen.
2. Connect a laptop using HDMI or VGA.
3. Focus the lens and correct tilt with vertical keystone.
4. Switch to Eco mode in dimmer rooms to extend lamp life.