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Overview

Barco Medea
Medea is our entry level 4K UHD projector, with up to 6,500 ANSI lumens, laser phosphor illumination and custom Barco Pulse electronics. Painstakingly designed, optimised and manufactured in our European design centers, Medea delivers unprecedented performance in small to medium sized media rooms and dedicated home cinemas.

Professional grade optics

Medea’s optical engine architecture is world-class, built from custom designed aspherical glass elements and enhanced low dispersion glass lenses. The resulting image quality is simply outstanding.

State of the art "Pulse" electronics

Our “Pulse” electronics are built on a superior FPGA platform, featuring a dual core processor on the industry’s only 20 nm SoChave, with 96 transceiver lanes delivering 3.3 Tbps of serial bandwidth. Thanks to our unique single step processing technology (SSPTM), Pulse electronics are designed to process 4K UHD, HDMITM 2.0a, HDCP 2.2 and HDR10 signals with extremely low latency.  This provides exceptional gaming and movie viewing experiences.

RealColor

Barco’s RealColor processing enables simple and accurate calibration to your desired color gamut and white point.

Award winning DLP technology

Medea utilises the very latest 0.66" DMD from Texas Instruments which features a 5.4 Micron Micromirror Pitch and a ±17° Micromirror Tilt (Relative to Flat Surface).  This technology allows us to display flawless 4K UHD (3,840 × 2,160 px) images.

Laser light source

Light on demand, allows you to adjust light output to match the time of day and/or content you’re viewing. Medea’s long laser lifetime means you can treat it like a TV, whilst still getting the big screen experience.  20,000 hours laser usage equates to 5 hours viewing every day for 11 years.
General specifications Projector type Single chip DLP 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 CLO (constant light output) Yes Optical dowser Yes Technology 0.66" DMD™ Integrated web server Yes Resolution 3,840 x 2,160 (4K UHD) Diagnostics via Prospector web interface Aspect ratio 1.78:1 (16:9) Light source Laser phosphor Light output Up to 6,500 ANSI lumens Contrast ratio 1,300:1 Sequential 350:1 ANSI Brightness uniformity >85% Input resolutions From VGA up to 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) @ 60Hz or up to 2,560 x 1,600 @ 120Hz 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°ns (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 Latency TBD 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 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 HDR HDR10 3D Active Stereoscopic 3D Additional hardware required please contact an authorized Barco representative for details Inputs 1 x HDMITM 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) 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.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

Do you price match?

Yes. We match any authorised dealer, including big-box retailers. If you find the same product at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes — free shipping on every order, with 2-day delivery available on most products. Easy returns and exchanges are included.

Where is your showroom?

We're at 6362 Alder Drive, Houston, Texas. The showroom lets you hear and compare reference-level systems in person before making any decisions. If you're considering a larger purchase or installation, it's well worth the visit.

Can I buy online without visiting the showroom?

Yes. The full product range is available through the online store with free nationwide shipping. For more complex system builds, speaking with one of our advisers first tends to lead to a better result.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Special financing is available through the BrandSource Credit Card for qualifying purchases, allowing you to spread payments over time with no annual fee. Promotional rebate savings are also available periodically. See the financing page for full details.

Do you install systems as well as sell equipment?

Yes — installation is central to what we do. We design and install whole-home audio and video, home theaters, media rooms, outdoor audio, lighting and motorised shades, and full smart home automation.

Do you provide support after installation?

Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.