LC011 Projector Lens 1.5–3:1 for 7 Barco Models: G62‑W14/G62‑W11/G60‑W7/G50‑W6/G62‑W9/G50‑W8/G50‑W7

LC011 is a medium-to-long-throw lens for the 0.65/0.66/0.67 panel group (Barco), with a 1.5–3:1 throw ratio and lens shift. It is compatible with 7 projector models across 2 model series. This article brings together the lens specifications, installation distances, model compatibility list, and replacement considerations.

1. Lens Specifications

Lens-shift capability is the key differentiator of this lens. The horizontal shift range of +64 %, -44 % and vertical range of +34 %, -27 % allow the projector to be installed off the central axis of the screen and the image to be repositioned through lens shift without relying on keystone correction. Keystone correction comes at a cost—each adjustment step sacrifices some effective pixels, leaving text edges soft. In engineering installations, never resort to keystone correction when lens shift can achieve the result; this is the baseline for image quality.

2. Throw Ratio and Installation Distance

The throw ratio is the ratio of installation distance to image width. This is a zoom lens (1.5–3:1), so a given image size corresponds to a range of installation distances, and the lens can be focused at any distance within that range.

These values represent the clear distance from the front face of the lens to the screen and exclude space required for rear chassis ventilation and cable connections. They are calculated for a 16:10 image; actual distances should be verified by on-site measurement and the manual.

Image quality differs at the two ends of the zoom range: toward the close end, the image is brighter and the edges are slightly less sharp; toward the far end, the edges are sharper and brightness drops slightly. When site conditions permit, use the middle of the range. After installation, first find the sharpest setting on the focus ring, then fine-tune the lens shift—adjusting both variables at once makes precise alignment difficult.

3. Compatible Models (7 Models, Barco)

The table below is ordered from newest to oldest by model production date and lists each model's resolution, brightness, and zoom ratio for the original lens, making it easy to identify the right option for a project.

The zoom ratio refers to the zoom factor of the model's original standard lens (upper limit ÷ lower limit of the original throw ratio range), not the zoom range of the lens featured in this article.

Common Features of These Models

The original standard lenses for the 7 models generally have throw ratios concentrated in the 1.22-1.52：1 range. The 1.5–3:1 model featured in this article effectively adjusts the focal range, allowing different image sizes from the same projection distance—this is the direct reason for replacing the lens. It also retains full lens-shift capability, so the image can still be aligned after the focal range is changed.

4. Three Checks Before Replacement

• Match the panel and resolution. This model is compatible with a 0.67-inch panel. Projectors with a different panel size or resolution will show differences in projection performance, so checking the nameplate on the projector before installation is the safest approach.
• Interfaces and locking mechanism. Interfaces are generally compatible within the same platform generation, but the position of the locking tab varies by generation. If the image is skewed or the edges are not sharp after installation, the lock is usually not fully engaged rather than the lens itself being faulty.
• Allow for lens-shift margin in the installation. The shift range provides installation leeway, but edge quality declines at the limits; in practice, keep shift usage within 70% of the rated values.

To determine whether a model not listed in the table is compatible, it is safer to send us the projector nameplate and a photo of the original lens for verification—same-generation platforms often share the same interface, but ordering based on a similar model designation is not worth the risk.