BenQ LK953ST DLP Laser Projector Overview

With the capability of generating intense BlueCore laser-powered brightness for 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, BenQ LK953ST harnesses the enduring DLP picture quality and razor-sharp 4K resolution to deliver impactful visual communication.
With HDMI out for multiple screen applications and versatile installation flexibility empowered by the horizontal and vertical lens shift features, LK953ST is tailored towards the diverse range of application scenarios in simulated exhibitions in museums or simulation trainings.
By leveraging the innovative HDR technology and industry-leading BlueCore laser light source, LK953ST facilitates impactful and impressive visual display in museums or corporate environments , allowing museums or corporations to flawlessly present their exhibitions and training contents.

Key Features

• Brightness of 5000 Lumens
• Full HD Native Chip Resolution
• HDBaseT, VGA, 3x HDMI Inputs
• Controllable by Popular Control Systems
• Ethernet and RS-232 Controllable
• 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 On-Screen Resolution
• Short 0.81 to 0.88:1 Throw Ratio
• VGA & HDMI Outputs for Loop-Through
• Built-In 10-Watt Speaker
• IR Remote Included

BlueCore Laser Technology

The virtually zero-deviation alignment of the BlueCore laser diodes helps boost luminous flux into the light tunnel to produce up to 5000 lumens of brightness.

Dual synchronized BlueCore color wheels use an additive yellow segment, simulating the RGBY spectrum for augmented chromatic performance.

The DLP chip is hermetically sealed to resist heat to help it provide up to 100,000 hours of life without degradation.

Designed for Long-Lasting Image Quality

The LK953ST produces an on-screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 to help produce enhanced clarity and detail.

The BlueCore line of projectors use a single DLP chip designed to produce true-to-life colors and legible text.

This technology helps further augment the quality of projected images by automatically upgrading the resolution of all projected images to 4K. Additionally, Pixel Enhancer 4K – a motion-adaptive edge-enhancement feature – is designed to detect changes in the color between an object and its background to produce sharp edges and surface textures.

The LK953ST outputs up to 5000 lumens of brightness, allowing presenters and participants to deliver their presentations in bright, compact exhibition spaces.

Thanks to its laser light source, the LK953ST provides up to a 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for deep blacks, vivid colors, and fine detail. It also features spontaneous response, requiring virtually no wait time to turn it on or resume from screen blanking.

For exhibition spaces, public venues, and large meeting rooms, multiple projected screens can offer enhanced viewing experiences for the audience. Two projectors can also be stacked to double the brightness of a single image. With the HDMI output, a digital signal is sent to other projectors or displays with virtually no signal degradation.

The LK953ST offers a DICOM Simulation Mode that allows the projector to simulate the results of devices compliant with the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Part 14 standardized display function, for display of grayscale images.
The DICOM Simulation Mode, which supports both Blue and Clear Base, adjusts the gradation between the minimum and the maximum luminance, so gradation is distributed optimally. This feature is optimized for displaying medical images such as X-rays, CAT scans, and MRIs, which makes the LK953ST useful for non-diagnostic purposes such as lectures, academic meetings, and hospital conferences.
This feature is recommended for use in medical schools for training and educational use only.

Installation Flexibility

Producing large images in tight spaces with a 0.81 to 0.88:1 short throw ratio, the LU953ST minimizes the chances of distracting shadows and glare, enabling viewers to move freely in front of the screen.

The LK953ST can be tilted vertically at any angle, allowing projection onto ceilings, walls, floors, or angled signage to fulfill nearly any projection demand.

The horizontal and vertical lens shift options, as well as 1.1x zoom, help you align images in nearly any challenging venue, such as when lights or vents are located in the mounting area. Lens shift enables you to move the image up or down by 60% of the screen height or left or right by 23% of the screen width, while the zoom offers a wider range of throw distances for installation flexibility in various scenarios.

Installers and IT managers can assign a specific remote control ID to each projector, avoiding signal interference and unintentional changes when installing multiple projectors in a venue.

The LK953ST is designed with grips on its bottom surface to help safely transport the projector during installation or moving from one venue to another.

The bottom of the projector has a mark indicating its center of gravity to help make installation easier.

The wired remote control option allows installers and IT managers extra setup convenience and ease of operation for enhanced dependability.

The LK953ST is compatible with the optional BenQ InstaShow WDC10, a zero-software solution that allows up to 16 presenters to lead from nearly any device.

Engineered for Enhanced Reliability

The LK953ST is designed with sealed laser modules and enclosed light engines to help protect the DMD chip, color wheel sensor, laser bank, and other optical components, helping to eliminate color wheel sensor failure, visible spots on the image, and color decay for reduced service costs and downtime.

The color wheel features a sensor with an anti-dust-buildup feature, helping to prolong optimal performance by repelling dust that can accumulate on the sensor and block the IR signal, which can cause flickering, abnormal colors, or shutdown.

The laser light source can last up to 20,000 hours, resisting color decay over time, making the LK953ST well suited for presentation or exhibition applications.

Equipped with an integrated air pressure sensor, the LK953ST's High Altitude Mode automatically alerts you to enable efficient cooling and properly maintain operating temperatures in high-altitude environments with thinner atmospheres.

Engineered for Low Maintenance Costs

With the laser light source lasting up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, the costs associated with lamp replacement and maintenance are virtually eliminated. Based on the average brightness cutoff of typical lamps, the laser light source can exceed 10 lamp replacements over the lifetime of the laser.

Integrated Network Control and Management System Compatibility

The LK953ST is compatible with a number of projector control systems, including Extron, Crestron, AMX, and PJ-Link for network control via LAN, making it simple to integrate into corporate network infrastructures. When there is no LAN infrastructure, the LK953ST also supports RS-232 for reliable long-distance installations up to 49'.

BenQ Multiple Display Administrator (MDA) software provides centralized multiple-projector management, including automated opening and closing procedures for public spaces, remotely controlled power on and off, and scheduling for institutions and corporations.

HDBaseT connectivity combines video, audio, and device control signals from multiple sources including computers, laptops, document cameras, and Blu-ray players onto a single CAT5 cable, helping to ensure seamless transmissions up to 328'.