Medea 4K UHD Projector: Superior Performance for Home Cinemas
Unmatched 4K UHD Quality
Introducing the Medea 4K UHD Projector, Barco's entry-level marvel, boasting up to 6,500 ANSI lumens of brightness. With laser phosphor illumination and custom Barco Pulse electronics, Medea redefines home cinema experiences.
European Precision Design
Meticulously designed and manufactured in our European design centers, the Medea projector promises exceptional performance in small to medium-sized media rooms and dedicated home cinemas.
Professional-Grade Optics
Medea features a world-class optical engine built from custom aspherical glass elements and low dispersion glass lenses. This ensures outstanding image quality for every viewing session.
Advanced Pulse Electronics
Barco's state-of-the-art "Pulse" electronics are built on an advanced FPGA platform with a dual-core processor. This industry-leading technology, featuring a 20 nm SoC and 96 transceiver lanes, delivers 3.3 Tbps of serial bandwidth. Our single-step processing technology (SSPTM) handles 4K UHD, HDMI 2.0a, HDCP 2.2, and HDR10 signals with minimal latency, providing exceptional gaming and movie experiences.
RealColor Calibration
Barco’s RealColor processing allows for simple and precise calibration to your desired color gamut and white point, ensuring perfect color accuracy every time.
Award-Winning DLP Technology
Utilizing the latest 0.66" DMD from Texas Instruments, Medea features a 5.4 Micron Micromirror Pitch and a ±17° Micromirror Tilt, delivering flawless 4K UHD (3,840 × 2,160 px) images.
Versatile Laser Light Source
Medea's laser light source offers adjustable light output to match the time of day and the content you're viewing. With a lifespan of 20,000 hours, it provides up to 5 hours of viewing daily for 11 years, making it a reliable TV replacement that delivers a big screen experience.
| Projector Type |
Single chip DLP |
| Resolution |
3,840 x 2,160 (4K UHD) |
| Aspect Ratio |
1.78:1 (16:9) |
| Light Source |
Laser phosphor |
| Light Source Lifetime |
40,000hrs in Long Life Mode<br>20,000hrs in Normal Mode<br>12,000hrs in Silent Mode<br>12,000hrs in High Brightness Mode |
| Light Output |
Up to 6,500 ANSI lumens |
| CLO (constant light output) |
Yes |
| Contrast Ratio |
1,300:1 Sequential<br>350:1 ANSI |
| Brightness Uniformity |
>85% |
| Lens Range |
(R98017241) - GLD (0.80 - 1.00:1)<br>(R98017221) - GLD (1.00 - 1.35:1)<br>(R98017201) - GLD (1.35 - 2.00:1) <br>(R98017191) - GLD (1.35 - 2.00:1) - Manual Zoom & Focus <br>(R98017211) - GLD (2.00 - 3.00:1)<br>NOTE: The below lens options require an EN Series lens adapter (R9801442)<br>(R9801832) - FLDX UST (0.54:1) - 90° lens<br>(R9802244) - EN67 (0.86:1)<br>(R9802243) - EN66 (1.06 - 1.60:1)<br>(R9802003) - EN76 (1.26 - 1.72:1)<br>(R9802242) - EN63 (1.58 - 2.25:1)<br>(R9802241) - EN61 (2.25 - 3.31:1)<br>(R9801211) - EN44 (3.30 - 6.08:1)<br> Standard Lens Option(s) - USA<br> Standard Lens Option(s) - Rest of World |
| Optical Lens Shift |
GLD Series Lens Options<br>Up to 60% vertical lens shift & up to 18% horizontal lens shift (depending on lens selection)<br>EN Series Lens Options<br>Up to 67% vertical lens shift & up to 18% horizontal lens shift (depending on lens selection)<br>Visit the Barco Residential Lens Calculator for further information<br>Download Lens & Airflow Data Here |
| Color Correction |
P7 RealColor™ |
| Image Processing |
Embedded Warp & Blend Engine |
| WARP |
4-Corner Warp & Bow Correction via Warp Engine |
| Orientation |
360° Rotation |
| Network Connection |
10/100 Ethernet via RJ45 connection |
| Integrated Web Server |
Yes |
| Diagnostics |
via Prospector web interface |
| 3D |
Active Stereoscopic 3D<br>Additional hardware required; please contact an authorized Barco representative for details |
| Inputs |
1 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)<br>1 x HDBaseT (HDCP 1.4 - 9Gbps only)<br>2 x Dual Link DVI-D<br>2 x Display Port (1.2)<br>12G-SDI<br>1 x RJ45 Ethernet<br>1 x RS232<br>1 x Remote Control (RC)<br>3 x USB (2 x Rear, 1 x Front)<br>DMX (1 x Input, 1 x Output) |
| Input Resolutions |
From VGA up to 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) @ 60Hz<br>or up to 2,560 x 1,600 @ 120Hz |
| Control |
IR, RS232, IP, 12v Trigger<br>Driver modules available for: Crestron, Control4, RTI & Savant<br>NOTE: 12v Trigger(s) do not follow standard functionality and require an IP command to enable/disable them.<br>Download our integration guide for more information |
| Power Requirements |
100 - 240V / 50 - 60Hz<br>US Requires: 20A Service (NEMA 5-20P Plug Type) |
| Power Consumption |
850 W maximum |
| BTU per Hour |
2,900 BTU/h maximum |
| Noise Level |
35 dB(A) (typical at 25°C/77°F) |
| Operating Temperature |
10 to 45 °C at Sea Level<br>Optimal Set Point: 20 °C |
| Operating Humidity |
20 to 80% (relative humidity) |
| Airflow Requirements |
Air Inlet (from Rear w/Feet Down): Left Side<br>Exhaust (from Rear w/Feet Down): Right Side<br>Clearance Requirements:<br>Front: 1cm<br>Left: 50cm<br>Right: 80cm<br>Rear: 20cm<br>Top: 1cm<br>Exhaust airflow:<br>221 ft³/min @ 22.9 °C<br>375 m³/hour @ 22.9 °C<br>Download Lens & Airflow Data Here |
| Dimensions (WxLxH) |
Excluding Lens<br>481 x 680 x 239 mm<br>18.9 x 26.8 x 9.4 in. |
| Weight |
Excluding Lens<br>25.5 kg / 56.2 lbs |
| Shipping Dimensions |
Excluding Lens<br>920 x 700 x 700 mm<br>36 x 27 x 27 in. |
| Shipping Weight |
Excluding Lens<br>42 kg / 92 lbs |
| Accessories |
Power Cord, Remote Control |
| Certifications |
CE, FCC Class A and cCSAus |
| Safety Requirements |
This projector is Risk Group 2 (RG2) according to IEC EN 62471-5. This projector may become Risk Group 3 (RG3) when an interchangeable lens with throw ratio greater than 3.5 is installed.<br>Refer to the installation manual for further information. |
| Warranty |
Limited 3 years parts and labor<br>Extendable up to 5 years<br>*Firmware upgradable<br>Please contact an authorized Barco representative for details |
