Medea

4K UHD Projector

Brightness Uniformity: >85%
Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 (4K UHD)
Contrast Ratio: 1,300:1 Sequential 350:1 ANSI
Shipping Weight: Excluding Lens 42 kg / 92 lbs

All specifications

Price $47,995

Includes GST

Voted Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Retailer, Sound+Image Awards 2023. Family owned since 2010.

Planning a cinema around it?

Our designers match it to your room, screen and seating, then install and calibrate the lot. Start with it in our 3D builder, or talk to us.

Set-up and installation

Our team can deliver, install and set up your system, from speaker placement to a full cinema calibration. Ask us for a quote when you order.

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Barco Medea

Specifications

Projector Type: Single chip DLP
Technology: 0.66" DMD™
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 20,000hrs in Normal Mode 12,000hrs in Silent Mode 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 350:1 ANSI
Brightness Uniformity: >85%
Lens Range: (R98017241) - GLD (0.80 - 1.00:1) (R98017221) - GLD (1.00 - 1.35:1) (R98017201) - GLD (1.35 - 2.00:1) (R98017191) - GLD (1.35 - 2.00:1) - Manual Zoom & Focus (R98017211) - GLD (2.00 - 3.00:1) NOTE: The below lens options require an EN Series lens adapter (R9801442) (R9801832) - FLDX UST (0.54:1) - 90° lens (R9802244) - EN67 (0.86:1) (R9802243) - EN66 (1.06 - 1.60:1) (R9802003) - EN76 (1.26 - 1.72:1) (R9802242) - EN63 (1.58 - 2.25:1) (R9802241) - EN61 (2.25 - 3.31:1) (R9801211) - EN44 (3.30 - 6.08:1) Standard Lens Option(s) - USA Standard Lens Option(s) - Rest of World
Optical Lens Shift: GLD Series Lens Options Up to 60% vertical lens shift & up to 18% horizontal lens shift (depending on lens selection) EN Series Lens Options Up to 67% vertical lens shift & up to 18% horizontal lens shift (depending on lens selection) Visit the Barco Residential Lens Calculator for further information Download Lens & Airflow Data Here
Optical Dowser: Yes
Color Correction: P7 RealColor™
Color Gamut: REC.709
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
HDR: HDR10
3D: Active Stereoscopic 3D Additional hardware required; please contact an authorized Barco representative for details
Inputs: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) 1 x HDBaseT (HDCP 1.4 - 9Gbps only) 2 x Dual Link DVI-D 2 x Display Port (1.2) 12G-SDI 1 x RJ45 Ethernet 1 x RS232 1 x Remote Control (RC) 3 x USB (2 x Rear, 1 x Front) DMX (1 x Input, 1 x Output)
Input Resolutions: From VGA up to 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) @ 60Hz or up to 2,560 x 1,600 @ 120Hz
Latency: TBD
Control: IR, RS232, IP, 12v Trigger Driver modules available for: Crestron, Control4, RTI & Savant NOTE: 12v Trigger(s) do not follow standard functionality and require an IP command to enable/disable them. Download our integration guide for more information
Power Requirements: 100 - 240V / 50 - 60Hz 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 Optimal Set Point: 20 °C
Operating Humidity: 20 to 80% (relative humidity)
Airflow Requirements: Air Inlet (from Rear w/Feet Down): Left Side Exhaust (from Rear w/Feet Down): Right Side Clearance Requirements: Front: 1cm Left: 50cm Right: 80cm Rear: 20cm Top: 1cm Exhaust airflow: 221 ft³/min @ 22.9 °C 375 m³/hour @ 22.9 °C Download Lens & Airflow Data Here
Dimensions (WxLxH): Excluding Lens 481 x 680 x 239 mm 18.9 x 26.8 x 9.4 in.
Weight: Excluding Lens 25.5 kg / 56.2 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: Excluding Lens 920 x 700 x 700 mm 36 x 27 x 27 in.
Shipping Weight: Excluding Lens 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. Refer to the installation manual for further information.
Warranty: Limited 3 years parts and labor Extendable up to 5 years *Firmware upgradable Please contact an authorized Barco representative for details

In detail

About the Medea

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.

Cinema design

Part of something bigger.

The Medea is one piece of a room. We design the screen, speakers, acoustics and seating around it, then install and calibrate the lot, so it all works as one.

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