Projectors Reviews, price and comparision

Update: The Viewsonic Pro8200 projector review has been completed and published.

Greetings all.  For those of you who read my previous post, or commented about the Pro8200 projector, you are aware of some issues.  I’ve addressed these to Viewsonic, and got some answers for you.

First, I’m told a new Viewsonic Pro8200 (click for specs) will arrive here tomorrow.  It has the latest shipping firmware.  I will check out, and confirm.  These are the issues I’ll be looking at:

1.  Problems with HDMI –  retesting the same hookups the first unit had problems with.
2.  Checking for other HDMI artifacts when coming from a different source (reported by a reader)
3.  Static or sound from an hdmi input coming through the projector’s speaker, when the projector is turned off!
4. Failure to hold various user settings in memory when the projector is turned off.

Now the first thing of interest in conversing with Viewsonic about the Pro8200 projector, is that they acknowledge that units can have all of these problems (though #1 may only have been the unit I had received, as I haven’t heard anyone else have problems with medium to long hdmi cables.

They report a “small” number of projectors – the first batch in, apparently had firmware related issues causing these problems.

As far as the static, and voices…  What I encountered was the Viewsonic Pro8200 projector’s Microphone circuit.  The projector has a Mike amp, that stays on, with the projector off, so that, say, a teacher, or presenter, can use the mic amplification without having the rest of the projector on.

As to the voices, that was apparently coming from the audio of one of the sources hooked up to the projector – probably the satellite box, that bled through.

Viewsonic says there is an easy fix for the static, etc., and that is by turning the Green mode to On, which disables the “Mic always on” feature.  Problem solved.  If you aren’t using a Mic, no need for that mode, regardless.

In addition to that, Viewsonic says the newer units do have some changes to the HDMI operation, correcting some issues, so hopefully they got any and all of them.  It is encouraging that they have reacted so quickly.

MOST Importantly, Viewsonic said this, in regard to my question about users experiencing these problems with Pro8200's they recently bought:

“We released a small quantity of Pro8200 units prior to holding further shipments based on your feedback. Given the nature of the issues reported, it seems highly likely that customers will contact our customer service or tech support teams if they experience similar problems with the HDMI or Audio. We will be happy to upgrade the unit for them.”

So, those of you with problems, if all checks out with this inbound Pro8200, then Viewsonic should have the solution.  While any issues on new units are a nuisance, they are not uncommon.  In the constant battle to improve or introduce new models, tight launch deadlines, and so on, it has to be expected.  It’s nice to see what looks like a quick and relatively low hassle solution, from a manufacturer.

Actually that seems to be the rule.  I’ve been involved with issues perhaps 7-8 times over the last 5 years, or so, and actually, I felt the manufacturers could not be faulted, for their efforts.  Some problems took some time, but all the manufacturers seem to have provided proper customer satisfaction.  Looks like this one will work out the same way.

I will report again, over the weekend, after I’ve checked out these issues with the inbound “newest firmware” projector.  Hang in there.  BTW, next – I first look blog – the Sharp XV-Z17000, their 3D projector.  I’m starting it in 10 minutes… -art

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 1:34 am and is filed under Home Theater Projector issues, New Projector Reviews. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Update: The Runco LS10 review is completed.

It’s not easy to talk the high end home theater projector manufacturers to provide us with review projectors, but we did it, we have here Runco’s new 1080p LS10 projector – or by its more formal name, the LifeStyle 10 by Runco.  The Runco LS10 (specifications) is the least expensive of Runco’s 1080p 3 chip DLP, home theater projectors.  Actually Runco sent me an LS10d, which means it shares the same outboard processor as many of the more expensive Runco projectors. There is also the less expensive LS10i, which has all the processing internal to the projector.

First things first, Runco is just starting to ship this LS10 projector.  The two versions play out like this, price wise:  The LS10i stickers for $21,995.  For those with the extra bucks, and wanting the flexibility advantages of an outboard processor, this LS10d, will set them back $26,995.

Mike’s already taken a close look at the LS10d, and run all the numbers.  I don’t want to get into that now, as this is going to be a brief blog, but the basics are – at 6500K, the projector is cranking out a dazzling 1465 lumens plus – more lumens than most projectors can produce in their brightest, ugliest modes (often with color temps of 9000K to 11,500K).  That’s actually a handful more lumens than Runco’s D65 claim of 1440!  (Go Runco!)

The LS10 gets close to 2000 lumens at it’s brightest, although it falls short of it’s maximum of 2100.  We measured just over 1800, which is with a color temp up around 9300K, so not the most desirable image.  Still, when you desperately need maximum lumens, you’ll compromise a bit.

The projector isn’t exceptionally quiet, rather, running with lamp on standard, it’s probably 30 db, or a touch less.  Of course one figures a brighter projector ends up in a bigger room, more often than not, where you are likely to be sitting a little further from the projector.

Black levels are pretty impressive, just like with the LS7.  The dynamic iris action is nicely smooth, a little slow, and generally smooth compared to most.  Definitely one of the better dynamic iris actions out there. This projector is more like the Epson UB, in blacks than, say a JVC RS25, since the Epson and the Runco both use dynamic irises.  The point being blacks really are very good.

I haven’t studied shadow detail at all, but nothing noticed as a problem, either.

And that saves the best for last – color.  Skin tones are gorgeous.  And the picture is bright and dynamic on my 100? screen.  I mean we’re talking LCDTV type of bright.  I had one of the rear window’s shutters open to let in some sun, and had some lights on, and that only really affected pretty dark stuff.   I love the LS10d’s lumens combined with great color and especially natural skin tones.  I hope my photography is able approximate capturing what I’m seeing.

If you ask me if I prefer this LS10 (i or d) over, say a JVC DLA-RS35 or RS60, which will have blacker blacks than the Runco, the answer is – I’ll take the Runco.   As I often say, after a certain point, black level improvements take a back seat to other improvements.

Also of note.  This projector doesn’t seem to like processing 24fps content.  At any rate, the processor was struggling.  I ended up instructing my PS3 not to output 24fps.  Mike said there was another report online as well, and that Runco is aware of the issue (remember – brand new model).  Apparently it will require some minor firmware fix to the outboard processors.

The Runco LS10i is not affected with the 24fps issue, and it sounds like the LS10d won’t have to deal with it either in a few more weeks. I’m not sure that the first consumer units have shipped yet. This one is a Sample.

That’s about it.  Other than to say that the outboard processor, the Runco DHD controller, as you would expect has a wealth of inputs and connections. There are 4 HDMI inputs, an HDMI output to the projector, and a second audio only hdmi output for your audio system.  The rest of the connectivity is also significant, but we’ll save that f Oddessy  or the full review.

I could learn to live with this Runco projector!   Anyone who can convince Runco to give this one to me – no strings attached, can have my RS20…  (We can all dream.)  The big problem here is having too much fun watching it. I have 2001 A Space Odyssey on right now.  The space scenes are all the more striking for having lots of lumens behind them, on this modest 100? diagonal 16:9 screen.  (I sure hope my new Studiotek 130 arrives and is mounted before I have to say goodbye to this projector. -art

PS.  Give me about 8 days from this blog until the full review goes live.  I’ll try for sooner, but need to finish off some other stuff, including the little Neo-i system with built in pico projector, and a short review of the new Viewsonic camcorder with built in pico projector.  (Yep, some fun toys!)  Later! -a

This entry was posted on Monday, February 21st, 2011 at 11:49 pm and is filed under Home Theater Projector issues, New Projector Reviews, Opinion, Products. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Greetings to all you home theater projector fans, and especially JVC projector fans…

This isn’t great news about the new JVC DLA-RS60 (specs), or at least our RS60 review.

We’re delayed.  It would seem our review unit has a problem, or, at least, that’s our belief.  I’ve been in email discussions with JVC, and we’ve agreed, that most likely, there’s an issue, and that Mike and I aren’t actually paranoid.  It will ship back to them on Monday.

The problem – is primarily lumens.   Mike picked it up, for measurements and calibration.  This projector should be brighter, or so we believe. Most previously reviewed JVC projectors (except for the old, and least bright RS2), have measured from low 600 lumens to 800 or so, over the years.  All of those projectors but the RS2, claimed 900 lumens.

This new DLA-RS60, Mike could not get to measure more than mid 500 lumens (lens at wide angle), in any mode, and this projector claims 1300 lumens about a 40% increase over its predecessors.

Hopefully it’s just a bad lamp, and we can resume.  JVC will look it over.  I’ll let you know what they tell me, and what’s next, when I hear back from them mid-week.

Beyond that, let me say, overall, it looks like another JVC projector, that is –  color is great, black levels are outstanding.  3D was fun, but totally dim, A friend found it so dim, combined with the dim look of Alice in Wonderland, that she gave up less than half way in, and demanded a nice, bright 2D to finish out the movie.  She liked 3D, just – too dim.  We’ll see how this all works out, soon enough  -art

This entry was posted on Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 6:15 pm and is filed under 3D Projectors, Home Theater Projector issues, New Projector Reviews, Products. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Greetings all.

I’ve been a goodly number of emails or comments asking me when the big annual report for home theater projectors will come out, along with our Best In Class Awards.

The short version is, the 2011 1080p Home Theater Projector Comparison Report (it’s most formal name), will be out before the end of May.

Here’s the story behind that:

First it’s been a slow year for new home theater projectors.  Several companies didn’t introduce anything new last fall at CEDIA, of particular significance, Panasonic, BenQ, and Optoma (BenQ and Optoma had lower res, but no 1080p).  Many others only refreshed models with updated firmware, and minor improvements.  The Epson 8700ub, 8350, the Mits HC4000, the Sanyo Z4000, etc. are good examples.  They are all improved, but nothing earthshaking.  They have been seriously delayed.

Oh, there are some pretty cool new products.  Sharp expanded and improved their previously reviewed Z15000 into the 3D XV-Z17000.  JVC’s new models are mostly brand new product, Mitsubishi rolled out their HC6800, etc.  Those following JVC, know that there have been issues, and review units extremely difficult to find.  And so it goes.  With less comparative to write about, and with the hope of still seeing 2-4 important projectors in May, it seemed logical.

FYI, I’m also trying to land a Runco LS-HB (specs) projector. We’ve reviewed two of their LifeStyle projectors including the Runco LS-10d, their lowest cost 1080p 3 chip DLP.  The LS-HB, however, is relatively affordable, with a price point well under $10K.  The HB stands for High Brightness.  This projector, however is a single chip DLP, explaining the relatively low price.   It should prove to be much brighter than even the LS10d, and definitely the brightest true home theater projector in the upcoming report, if it makes it.  That Runco LS-HB, could prove to be the dream machine for those favoring sports and HDTV viewing over movie watching, thanks to some serious light output for a home projector.

Don’t despair, the head to head action is just between updates of last year’s projectors so that the big 2010 Home Theater Report’s competitive info hasn’t really changed much more than mentally adjusting the model number, checking for what improvements we spotted, and making your decisions using that report, and the current reviews…

That’s the skinny.   BTW, still no word back re the most asked questions, which are about the new JVC’s and if I’ll be getting another RS50 (specs) or RS60 (click for review) in to see about the brightness issue, or any others to review.  I am expecting to see JVC folks at NAB on Monday or Tuesday of next week.  I truly hope I have something to report.   BTW I fully intend to take  my light meter, on the outside chance that they have them setup, AND they let me measure brightness.

One more item:  For the next two – three weeks, don’t expect any brand new home theater projector reviews to be published.  All the new reviews will be for my Education report.

The home projector reviews will resume after that report.   If, however, an RS60 or RS50 finds its way here, I will take a break to finish the RS60 review by remeasuring and updating.  That’s it for now.  -art

This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at 3:18 pm and is filed under 3D Projectors, Home Theater Projector issues, New Projector Reviews, Products. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

The review went live just a bit ago.  As usual, it’s a work in progress.  Lori will have to proof, I still have the competitors section, the Pros and Cons, and Menus and Remote Control to finish, plus HDTV, sports images have to be added.  All in the next couple of days.

The short of it, is, it’s a nice, affordable, under $1000 projector (currently $949, and a free 80 inch pull-down screen and a free mount!

Check out the full Viewsonic Pro8200 review!

This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 3:36 am and is filed under New Projector Reviews, Products. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

The Sharp XV-Z17000 looks like it's predecessor

Wow, a practical 1080p home theater projector.  I set the Sharp XV-Z17000 down on the table in my theater, plugged it in, connected it to my PS3, and DirecTV box, and dropped in Alice In Wonderland in Blu-ray 3D.

Eureka!   It works – in “living” 3D.   My PS3, and the disk recognized the projector as a Blu-ray 3D device, and everything fired right up.

So, what have we here?  The XV-Z17000 projector from Sharp is essentially a slightly updated (overall) version with 3D, of the existing XV-Z15000 which has been around more than a year, and which is a very nice home theater projector (Hot Product Award), that sells for about $2000 and has an MSRP of $2495.

If there is an “unfortunately”, it’s the price.  The Sharp XV-Z17000 has an MSRP of $4995, which is double that of the older 2D projector.   This projector is just about to start shipping (not quite yet, as of this writing), so I cannot make any determination as to what the street price will be initially.  I imagine the Sharp Z17000 could sell for close to the MSRP, or, considering that the street discount on the older projector tends to be around 20%, then the same would have the Sharp XV-Z17000 available for close to $4000.

Either way, this is the lowest MSRP 3D 1080p projector we’ve seen to date, although the JVC DLA-RS40 which is starting to ship, is also $4995.   We will be reviewing that projector as well, but probably at least a month out, as JVC is now sending an RS60 as the first one we get for review.

Ahh, let’s stay on target here, which is the Sharp XV-Z17000 projector.

I won’t discuss 3D picture quality but to say, sure, there’s a little crosstalk, and other minor artifacts, but I have yet, including the $15,000 LG CF3D, or the $6000 Lightspeed Modulator to see a truly clean 3D image.  That is to say, for those of us playing with home theater projectors 5, 7, 10 years ago, we were used to all kinds of minor noise types and artifacts.  Over the years, the processing has gotten cleaner and cleaner, to the point that today’s basic $2000 home theater projectors probably produce a cleaner overall image than most of the very expensive projectors only a handful of years before.

Most likely it will take the 3D projector industry a couple of years to start refining the 3D aspects and deliver a truly clean 3D image.

But, the Sharp projector is very watchable.  I watched about an hour of Alice (forced my wife to watch some as well), then we switched to an hour long 3D program from the Universe series from TV, now shipping on Blu-ray 3D.  The solar system visuals in 3D were nothing less than stunning. Again, not perfect, but definitely knock your socks off type of “wow” material.

Finally, I put on Monster House in 3D, afterall, probably more than half of all 3D movie titles right now are animations.   That was fun too.

I should note, my theater still has a temporary screen – a 100 inch diagonal 16:9 Elite HC gray surface.   I don’t think it’s ideal for even active glasses 3D such as the Sharp.  I will be trying out the projector on several other screens, including the Carada Brilliant White, and the Da-lite 3D surface.  If the Stewart silver 3D screen arrives on time, that one too (it should be here before Superbowl).

Yes, the 3D looks pretty good, but what about overall?

Dim!   I started in Movie 1 mode, with Alice.  Forget that idea.  Movie 1 mode is dim.  Period.  The Sharp has never been a particularly bright projector especially in “best” mode, in fact the opposite.  The older model measured just barely 300 lumens in “best” mode, but a much more respectable 1100 lumens at its brightest.

In Movie 1 mode, the projector was unwatchable – too dim on Alice, on the dark scenes, to be acceptable.  Now, Movie 1 has the manual iris stopped down for max contrast, and the dynamic iris feature off.

Next I switched to Dynamic mode.  Oh what a joy by comparison.  Alice was now definitely reasonably bright.  I won’t say that some extra brightness wouldn’t have been a little better, but then my screen isn’t as bright as a normal white surface. A better match in a screen would help.

In other words, I’ll go out on a limb to say that in brightest mode, the Sharp does have the muscle to fill a 100? diagonal 16:9 screen with 3D content.  (Though not a lot to spare).  Forget having a nice, really, really, bright image for sports, or Discovery HD type 3D content, but if you have your room lighting control, you do get a good 3D showing!

Next I tried Movie 2, which defaults to dynamic iris on, manual iris maximum open (brightest).  That was still down from brightest mode, but a huge jump from Movie 1.  When Mike gets done calibrating a best mode based on Movie 2, we’ll see how “bright enough” it is.  Let’s say that probably you’ll view in “brightest” mode for 3D, for the max lumens, but for some viewing, or on a smaller screen, Movie 2 just might do the trick.

The experience:    Sorry to many of you.  I am a big 3D fan.  I don’t call for 3D everything, but I have been enjoying 3D in the theaters and here at home.  I don’t care if 95% of what I watch is 2D, 3D, to me, is often truly worth watching.  I found the Universe programming in 3D to be right up my alley.  And I’m just about to start watching some sports in 3D!

I’ll discuss more, in the full review, who I think, of  different types of people, with different enthusiasms for 3D, and with different viewing habits, and different budgets might consider this XV-Z17000, as a good move now, who should wait, and who might find other 3D alternatives better today.

Let’s just say that for the first time I’m looking at $4000 – $5000 for a 1080p 3D projector that is pretty capable.  Yes, in a year, 3D pictures will probably be a bit cleaner (including less crosstalk) but I’m figuring two years probably to get to a clean approaching what us enthusiasts have been used to,  the last 2-3 years with 2D projection.

I’m well familiar with the performance of the basic XV-Z15000, and have always liked it among the lower cost ultra-high contrast projectors, though it never had the brightness in best modes to handle my larger 128? screen.

Considering all of that, this Sharp XV-Z17000 may be one of only a small handful of 1080p 3D projectors being rolled out, that can, a) get the job done, in 3D – at a fairly reasonable price.  (A price though that will get a lot more reasonable in a couple of years, though as more folks start buying 3D).

Mike should be calibrating the Sharp 3D projector tonight, so I’ll be back viewing it again tomorrow afternoon.  I’ll be doing some 2D viewing as well, but I expect that to be very much like the older projector, so not too much new to support there.

Let me say this – after about 5 hours of total viewing last night, all but minutes, in 3D, this Sharp Z17000 looks to be viable for those wanting a respectable image in 3D without going and spending a lot more, for say the Sony 90ES, the LG, or the higher end JVCs.

I look forward to completing this review, and trying to build out a method for you all to figure out if 3D is for you, or rather, when 3D will be for you.

BTW my wife passed the LCD shutter glasses test.  She wasn’t initially happy, but she got used to them.  I should note, they are not the slickest, or the lightest of the 3D shutter glasses out there.  The projector, I should note, came with two pair of active shutter glasses, as part of the price.

Finally, since I failed to mention this above.  This Sharp XV-Z17000 projector is a Sample, definitely not production, though physically it’s well finished since it’s built on the year and a half old Z15000 projector design.

For those of you who want to better familiarize yourself with the other aspects of the Z17000, here’s a link to the review of the older, 2D, Z15000 projector.

3D – at home – that works!  In 1080p!  Blu-Ray 3D compatible!  $4995.  Definitely doable for those of us with the budget.   Stay tuned!  -art

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 at 12:10 pm and is filed under 3D Games and Gaming, 3D Movies, 3D Projectors, Industry, New Projector Reviews, Opinion. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Greetings all,

These changes to Projector Reviews, have been a long time in coming.  Check out the new home page.  It builds on the theme changes we started last summer.

Here’s a quick overview of what we’ve done, why, and how it should make your visits and navigation, more effective.

The obvious change to Projector Reviews, is that we have converted the center column to use a system of Panes.  There are currently six different Panes.  Each has it’s own square button, just below the masthead.  Clicking on any of those buttons will load the appropriate page, and leave it up, until you click on another pane button, or a link, or…

By the way, you can also pause the panes by placing the cursor over the pane content.  You can then, for example scroll down the page, reading everything in that pane.  Moving the cursor out of the content area, will resume the auto pane rotation feature.

The very first pane is our Projector Reviews pane.   That is, it shows you the 10 most recent home theater projector reviews, followed by the 10 most recent reviews of Business and Education projectors.  Within the next week or so, the descriptions of each of those reviews will be expanded to resemble the 3-4 lines for each, found on the old home page.

Other panes show excerpts from the most recent blog entries.  There are the portions of the 10 most recent press releases for new projectors, and the 5 most recent home theater blogs.

Still another pane features our major reports and articles, including, of course, our annual Home Theater Projector Comparison Report, Our Pico Projector Comparison, and our K-12 Classroom Education Projector Report.

Next comes the Projector Categories.  learn more about projectors in categories such as DLP projectors, education projectors, pico projectors, home theater projectors and more.  Each category offers you descriptions and links to that category’s most recent reviews.

Finally, we’ve put together a brief on each of 15 well known and most popular projector manufacturers.   We’ll be expanding that section over the coming months.  BTW please note, some of the descriptions in that pane are temporary, written by a webmaster, and not fully accurate.  (As of right now, the LG Projector description would be an example).

Click on any of those manufacturers and you’ll end up on our page for that brand.  You’ll find all of our reviews for that line listed, and below that, a full list of all models with links to specs and data sheets.  Have fun.

Please forgive, there will be a good bit of clean up, and many dozens of pages needed to be created for all the changes.  If you see anything that really makes no sense (like almost anything that FORMER webmaster wrote), feel free to comment.   There’s a lot for us to do, and now we’re backed up on reviews!

One more thing.  You don’t need to use the Panes to navigate.  Note, in the masthead, there are a number of white pull-down tabs for navigation. They will get you to the same places, although we don’t have tabs yet for the blogs.  -art

PS.  for those waiting, the Viewsonic Pro8200 review will post sometime tonight before I call it a night.  -a

This entry was posted on Monday, January 31st, 2011 at 8:43 pm and is filed under About our website, New Projector Reviews, Products, Projector Related Press Releases. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Greetings,

Runco's 3 chip DLP LifeStyle LS-10d projector

Just a quick note.  I’ve finished working on Runco’s $27,995 LS10d projector, and am in final write-up mode.  Lisa’s finishing the last of the image processing tonight (resizing, cropping, etc.).

Look for the review to go live late tomorrow.  It’s almost half way completed now, and I’ve still got a couple of hours of writing left in me tonight.

Let me just say the LS10d lived up to its expectations.  I was looking for basically a 1080p equivalent to the 720p LS-7.  That’s what I found.  There is an interesting twist or two, because I’m reviewing the LS10d – the one with the outboard image processor, the DHD4, which is not an option for the lower resolution Runco projector.

I really hope they let me keep it for a few extra months.  If so, my JVC won’t get watched.    The Runco LS-10d is one sweet ride onto the silver screen.  A complaint?  it doesn’t do 3D…   -art

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at 7:56 pm and is filed under New Projector Reviews, News, Products. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Greetings all,

The floodgates are apparently now open (if 3 months late).  the JVC DLA-RS60 (click for specs) - JVC’s top of the line home theater projector, landed here yesterday 1/28/11.   The DLA-RS60 is a 3D projector (and of course 2D) using JVC’s LCoS panels – which they call D-iLA (Sony calls theirs SXRD, etc.)   This JVC projector uses active LCD shutter glasses when showing 3D.

I should note that there is also a JVC DLA-RS50, which is, essentially, the same projector for two thirds the price.  The MSRP of the RS60 is $11,995, and the RS50 has an MSRP of $7995.

The difference is one of quality control.  Yes $4000 is a lot to pay for quality control, but JVC gives you the best of their power supplies, the best optical engine, cleanest image processing engine, and takes the best of all those and more parts, and assembles a limited number of DLA-RS60s.  Last year, we compared the RS25, with the RS35 (same difference) and there was a clear, and significant difference with the “premium” model.

The JVC RS60 and the RS50, have a lot more lumens than their predecessors, and that is a very good thing, since 3D using active glasses, basically loses a good 75% of the brightness by the time it gets to your eyeballs.  With 1300 lumens now, up from last year’s 900, that’s a healthy jump, but is it enough for 3D.  For those familiar with the older JVC projectors, these new ones – the DLA-RS60 included are a whole size larger. They are similar in depth to the old ones, but much wider.  Cabling is on the back, not the sides like they were the last few generations.

I’ll blog more later in the week, but I can say, during a quick setup last night, I fired up Alice In Wonderland, on Blu-ray 3D.  I hadn’t looked at the manual.  I flipped through a few of the pre set Picture modes, and immediately realized modes like THX and Cinema were going to be useless for 3D.  I settled for Natural, which seemed the brightest.

I didn’t look far enough, there is also a 3D mode, and it turns out that it is the brightest.  I’ll try that later.   Meantime last night, with a friend, we tried to watch Alice in Wonderland.  Hey, it’s a dark movie, overall, and it does not cut it when the image is underpowered.   Projecting onto a 100? HC light gray (Elite screen – a temporary until next week), it was painfully not bright enough.   I ended up reducing the image size to about 84? diagonal, and my friend still found it way too dark (I thought it was tolerable at that point.)   As a concession to my friend, we switched to the 2D version for the 2nd half of the movie.   As it was explained to me by her, the 3D in cool, but she’d much rather watch in 2D than have a dim 3D image.   I’m sure that resonates with lots of us.

OK, I took a break and just tried the 3D mode.  It is definitely the brightest mode, but a good deal.  I zoomed back out so Alice is filling the whole 100? diagonal.  The 3D looks just dandy, but, I fear, the RS60 lacks the lumens to fill this 100? screen.  Remember this is an old Elite HC Grey screen, one I estimated the gain to be 0.9 when it was reviewed 4+ years ago.

It’s probably not a good choice at all for a 3D screen, even with the active shutter glasses type of 3D.  A new Carada Brilliant White (claimed 1.4 gain, we estimate 1.3), has arrived in Carada’s Masquerade masking system.  If all goes well, that will be mounted and in use next week, in the testing room.  I’ll be sure to see how much better the JVC DLA-RS60 does with a significantly brighter screen.

It is my hope that the jump in brightness will be enough to make the JVC acceptable on 100? screen sizes.  We can only hope.  Note, I really do believe the manufacturers have to start thinking 2400 to 3000 lumen projectors for 3D!

Brightness notwithstanding the 3D and the movie Alice, are most enjoyable, and rather impressive.  The 3D mode makes a real difference, although the 3D gamma is “interesting”.

I’ll try to do an official First Look Review soon, but don’t count on it.  I need to finish writing up the Viewsonic Pro8200, complete the review of the Sharp XV-Z17000 and the Epson MovieMate 85HD, before this JVC… With luck, both the Pro8200 and the Sharp will be posted before superbowl, and the 85HD too, if possible.  (Best to figure only 2 of the 3).  The JVC DLA-RS60 won’t be far behind the others.

One more thing I’m going to have to look into.  Trying to watch the Winter X games on ESPN3D, the Satellite box tells me that the JVC is not compatible because it needs to be 720p.  I’m investigating… -art

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Greetings,

VPL-VW90ES - 2D and 3D Projector

I’m back in 3D projector heaven, thanks to the arrival of the Sony VPL-VW90ES, Sony’s $10,000 replacement for the VW85.  The VW90ES brings you 3D in a package claiming 1000 lumens.  It doesn’t deliver on all of them, coming up typically short (few companies hit their claims).    No matter, here’s a taste of what I’ve learned.

First, no question about it, with the same setup, this Sony VPL-VW90ES, was significantly brighter than the JVC DLA-RS60 we had here a couple of weeks ago.  Of course that projector was expected to be brighter than the Sony VW90ES, since it claimed 1300 lumens.  We sent it back thinking we got a bad one, but so far, still waiting on JVC for another.  I kept the screen size small so far, for 3D viewing, to about 80? diagonal, for 3D viewing, and it wasn’t bright, but it was definitely good enough for some really impressive viewing.  I’ve yet to see if the Sony’s bright enough to fill my 106 inch screen (same Carada Brilliant White surface, up in the theatre. (1.4 gain).

Actually, I’m not hopeful.  Oh, it will likely be adequate with a nice, new lamp, but after 1000 hours on the bulb…  Brightness is going to be a concern with all 3D capable projectors until the manufacturers start mostly tripling the typical brightness of today’s home theater projectors.  The Sony’s brightest measurement was just about 800 lumens.

But, the Sony is first, and foremost a 2D projector, and while I’ve watched only minutes, so far, in 2D, it seems to be very much like my recollections of the VW85, but a bit brighter.  And that’s a very good thing (especially for 3D).  Black levels are again, very “ultra high contrast” and while  still not a match for the JVC competition, the 90ES should pretty much be able to hold it’s own with all but a very few of the other ultra high contrast projectors.

Nothing wrong with the Sony’s blacks, so if the roughly 50% brightness advantage (measured) of the Sony (compared to the JVC)  turns out to be accurate, I do believe most people wanting 2D and 3D, will opt for the Sony over the JVC, with sheer horsepower for 3D trumping a black level advantage.  Of course, if the JVC’s turn out to be brighter than our first look… meantime, there have been mentions by owners of RS50 and RS60 (or their HD series equivalents), on the web also reporting low brightness measurements.  We’ll get it all sorted out.

I digress.  If we forget about the 3D for a moment, and you want to learn a whole lot more about the VW90ES, try our full review of the Sony VW85 last year.   The VPL-VW90ES review will publish next week – target date is March 14th!

That’s it for now.  Got to finish writing up the Runco LS-10d review.  -art

PS.  Although 3D is still rough around the edges, I have to tell you I’ve been watching some spectacular and interesting 3D content of late.  I’ll recommend the Blu-ray 3D Tahiti disc.  Not just great looking footage, but lots of surprising high quality 3D graphics you would never expect.  Very cool.  As to the surfing shots, try standing 4 feet from the screen with your glasses on… whoa!

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Planning on buying a projector? Check out these 5 simple tips to aid your decision.

Your screen reflectivity: this is the most important factor, as this dictates the brightness of your picture. It is simple physics, such as the projected light must be reflected on the screen for us, the spectators all output lumens projector. Monitors have a profit, which is in proportion to the amount of light reflected from it. White, will make a net wall, but then some light gets absorbed, so the Trade Off in sharp contrast.

The size of your screen: This depends on two things, the wall, the same size and distance viewing. The latter is discussed below, and is closely related to the size of the screen that you can get. A normal screen size for HT room in the middle city would be around 200 inches and these days, 16: 9 aspect ratio is most appropriate.

: Distance View having just a good display is not enough. Check the specifications of the projector and, better yet, to visit a site such as to estimate what projectorcentral.com, will receive the amount of viewing distance that you have already the size of the screen. Projector Central has a layout called a view Calculator, where one can select the model, enter the distance and size of the screen and the best you can move farther from the screen, the larger the image, but of course we cannot go very far as will lose focus and brightness.

DLP or 3LCD: this is blatantly opinionated and subjective as well. So, I hate sitting on the fence, so I will say immediately that I prefer 3LCD, as the colors are a little better, and they have a brightness rating is nearer the truth. This does not mean that DLP is bad. DLP has some great models there very, very sharp and well graded colors due to secondary colors, color with their wheels these days.

Value: again, how much money you realistically? There are 720 p 1080p projectors and searchlights. But then there are multimedia and Home theater models, with different degrees of brightness ratings. So if you only watch sports on DTH set top box and Bluray movies etc., then a full HD projector really isn't necessary. Also, if your room can be quite dark, with no windows, then you don't need the brightest lumens. factory there, the model is really expensive.

A movie buff is often confronted with a precarious situation, at least once in his life principles of audiovideo gear collection, and this is when the LCD Panel larger and more expensive just isn't enough. This will reduce this, Sir, we do not need more inches darker rooms, heavier bass, a softer sofa and so on. Therefore, for most of the things on the screen, enter the versatile projector: a device that is not as popular in India as a piece of Home theater equipment for professional use, but changing this tendency. ViewSonic fill a good reception on the market with a wide range of models and the new s PJD6221 one of them. Let's see what it offers.

Format and features
First and foremost, the 3D ready, 120 Hz frame rate, so this makes ... a cut above the average. except we host regular 3D, but impressive features found in models today, its main DLP is a BrilliantColor technology.

The format of the product has no cold or loud in the design, rather it is a very simple, functional work. The arrangement of the buttons at the top is pleasant, laying on a glossy finish, which is neighbored by a matte finish, so the top panel avoids looking bland. The tactile feel of the buttons is impressive, there is no complaint.

Another great feature is network connectivity, where an admin and/or head to use from a remote location, control via PC.  The options available for this purpose is quite a handful, including force planning, Keystone Correction and more. Come to think of this, Keystone Correction makes no sense from a remote location, do now? Another iffy one would find when he reads through the list below is the lack of HDMI. Not well.

Performance
We placed straightway the unit approximately 9 feet from the screen and connected via VGA for the HTPC, containing the Nvidia 3D vision boomba, latest drivers et al. Will just wanted to see if the attribute has mainly, which became, and secondly whether runs smoothly through the year, meaning there were no complications. This too was not an issue. The screen size that we tuned was around 100 inches, which fits the same geometry quite well, because of the keystone AutoFit feature.

Moving on from my specific animations, 3D initiated the status display, test Mate to see the accuracy of colors, and more importantly, the shades of gray. After the conclusion of these tests was simply that the projector has decent lumens. output, but not both be used in a wide light. Show you will need slightly dim environment. Also, the colours are warmer, meaning red hue slightly from balance.

Finally the 3rd stage, for watching a movie to count the files all at once. We chose the planet Earth DVD, a bright colorful and well shot documentary, with some super fast cuts interspersed with slow pans, providing video content for squeezing an apt. The experience was fun, especially in a darkened room, curtains, etc that one gets good levels of brightness and contrast.

Conclusion
With a price of Rs. 49,000 believe this unit takes much of the benefit of the doubt, since the defects are not significant. Could be more brightness, but it is still enough to impress. These features are useful and Nice to play around with, the Setup is easy and looks decent. Take a little hot temperature, but statistics may not be too far from average levels that have been studied before.

Specifications
Type-0.07 "Digital Micromirror Device (DLP)
Resolution-1024 x 768, 1600 x 1200 compressed
Lens-1.2 x manual optical zoom/manual-focus optics
Display size-30-300 inches (measured diagonally)
Throw distance-1.2-10.0 m
Lamp-180 Watts (RLC-050)/3500 hour rating
2700 lumens brightness-
Contrast ratio-2800: 1
Speakers-2W

Connectors
Audio-2 × 3.5 mm Mini Jack
Outbound audio-1 × 3.5 mm Mini Jack
RGB input-2 × 15-pin mini D-sub
Entrance to the compound-1 × RCA Jack
S-Video input-1 × mini-DIN 4-pin
RGB output: 1 x 15-pin mini D-sub
Control-1 × RS-232 (9 Pin D-sub)/RJ45
-USB type b (mouse control)

LG Electronics India Pvt Ltd. (LGEIL), announced the launch of two new stylish and Portable projectors, the HS201G (SVGA) and HX301G (XGA) in Indian market today. Omen innovation and technology, the new projectors put large features that makes it comfortable to use while at work and at home.

Successor to the previous version, the new HS201G HS102G has high brightness 1200 ANSI lumens, contrast ratio and superior promises high quality picture, connectivity, and loud. It has a long lamp life up to 30,000 hours and the product weighs only 800 grams offers high durability and portability. HS201G is an ideal choice for any kind of presentation that delivers the ultimate picture quality with Digital Light Processing technology.

LG HX301G, is another portable LED projector with XGA with lightness unparalleled 270 ANSI-lumens. HX301G offers a combination of brightness, image quality and portability at best. It offers both smart technology and stylish design, powerful features in a stylish product.

The HS201G and HX301G will be available on the market of India at Rs. considers and Rs. 71, 000 respectively.

As guys may have noticed, we began increasing the number of projector reviews here, as these boys are quick popularity on the market of consumer home theater. Or it may be the opposite. Searchlights were used only for the serious enthusiast video/theatre or those produced to a large extent. But now, prices are, and some brilliant ones are available for less than some LCD. Mark, Viewsonic is very respected in business premises, and the model name is PJD6210, a new DLP was released just a couple months ago in India.

Design and features
This sober elegant model comes housed in a white all chassis with a gentle glow. It is more or less rectangular, with regular straight edges and surfaces. It is a no frills design, and it seems simple and worthwhile. The switches at the top, are arranged in a circular manner, with the Centre part of the circular layout that contains the navigation buttons. This leaves the rest of the bare top table and clutter free.

The inputs are on the left side, which is quite rare-a composite, S-video and one D-SUB in. I would prefer if there was a digital video such as HDMI or DVI-d. The DLP projector is of type object, and contains also brilliant color technology, which maintains most accurate colors using additional secondary colors in the color wheel DLP circuitry of same. The projector's native resolution is 1024 x 768, while max can reach 1280 x 1024. The brightness is 2200 ANSI lumens, and the contrast ratio is 2800: 1. Throw distance is 1.2-10.0 meters, while the max screen size either in accordance with the specifications is 635 cm across.

Yourt's time once again to consider a serious brand projectors. Today we covered a model from Infocus-Infocus DLP X 9. Is a Department within the projector, and judging from past performance than other models, we hope to see Infocus some graphic serious lumens. reflecting our enormous white canvas off.

Design and features
It is a true mid section template, this projector has a size and aesthetics that belong to a category in the medium term. The chassis is all black with table top with a smooth finish, with a gentle glow. The remote is shaped like a credit card, and is seated on the right to a reduction in accordance with the figure on the list "top", the same, so we have no separate menu buttons on the unit. There is only one blue power button LED. With the remote seamlessly installed, we can control settings from the table top, or just slides from remote and click away.

The sides of the curves on horizontal grooves running continuously along the front and on both sides, and frankly is not the best design element. The lens is fully covered by a removable CAP and plastic is placed in a regular left corner of the facade. Right at the top of the lens are two coaxially activation calls, one for the focus and the other for growth. Total size and form factor gives the 9 X portability and supported resolutions (as mentioned before) make this a model of dual-use items, both for business and home theater.

Connectivity wise 9 X comes equipped with necessities, have one each of HDMI, component video, composite and S-video. There is also the obvious 15-pin D-sub VGA (PC link). This is a real projector 720 p Native resolution is 1280 x 720. Thus the marketing guys call it HD ready. aspect ratios are supported is 16: 9 (native) and also 4: 3, 5: 4 and the all important 16: 10. Supported even the 1280 by 800 format the laptop screen, so this model can be used for presentation and professional work as well. Comes with a speaker, justifying my last statement

DLP technology with BrilliantColor technology, which provides dutiful model projector. The color wheel is a 6 part one. The screen size by contacting is 27-inch diagonal 350-inch. Luminance is 1800 lumens, 2500: 1 contrast ratio. These are healthy, so there will be requirements under performance to impart.

ECNIndia has introduced three new "all-series" technology based on LCD projectors on the market, NP. Turn the projector has the ability to manage and monitor directly over the network via the RJ45 interface.

"These projectors can be controlled using remote mode, the iconic not only by using the remote control unit, but also directly from a PC using a VGA cable. With their array of Scheduler, control devices is very easy and user-friendly, "said Sanjay Dhuria, country head of Multimedia products group, NEC India Pvt. Ltd.

Concerning the technical specifications of projectors have a brightness of 2,600 (NEC NP400), 3000 (NP500) and 3500 ANSI lumens (NEC NP600). Automatic input function, allows the projectors can automatically recognizes the connected source signal and Auto power on enables the device to automatically switch itself. NEC NP400 NP500 and NP600, have also been equipped with 7 W loudspeakers.

There is a virtual remote function, which allows the various projector settings to be applied not only to use the remote control, but also from the computer connected to it via a VGA cable.

The projectors are equipped with a Kensington lock connector and can be password protected. The projectors also have a line that allows a security cable to attach to them in order to protect against theft.

Despite the fact that an ASUS G73Jw notebook for games, the G73Jw does not display any traits of handling intense games. Nokia E7The Communicator heritage continued with new E7, but does it live the name?Canon LV-8215Here is an HD-ready projector that performs well and is also very easy to use. HomefrontEven if Homefront boasts an interesting developer Kaos axiom, ever enough capital, delivers another average shooter.SE535These Shure headphones might not seem very nice, but they sound amazing!

Epson reveals today the Epson EB-450wi, an ultra short throw projector that allows professors and business presenters to convert any standard smooth wall or table in an interactive learning and presentation area.

Epson EB-450wi can work on any existing table, wall or other smooth, hard surface. It also has a digital infrared pen that allows users to write using "virtual ink on range, manipulate objects on the screen and interactive features, or use it as a computer mouse. Interactive projector comes with a wall mount.

Epson EB-450wi can be placed as close as 2.8-inches away from the wall to accommodate smaller classrooms or meeting rooms, and can project a 60-inch diagonal image with the lens only 18-inches long. new optical high-performance hardware and virtually eliminate shadows interference.

Epson 3LCD technology offers full view color with three separate LCD panels (red, green and blue) while viewing the image without color break-up (commonly known as the rainbow effect), distorted image patterns and visual fatigue.

The device can be connected via RJ-45 connector wired LAN for remote monitoring and control through a network of integrated PLIROFORIKiS. Through 10-watt speakers, projector, users can play audio from the video presentations or animation. Using the Epson E-TORL lamp technology, life of the projector may take up to 3500 hours in economy mode.

Epson EB-450wi will be available for order from the July 2010 at a recommended price of Rs. 1, 86, 000.

Update-we watched the demo and I got a few more bits of information. The software combined with the WB-450wi does not support handwriting recognition. However, a virtual keyboard is available. You can use any other third-party software with the system.

The structure of the system is designed to be adaptable and can be set to 30 minutes or so is what they told us.
The idea is to help schools and councils in an interactive way to learn and interact better with presentations, respectively.

Despite the fact that an ASUS G73Jw notebook for games, the G73Jw does not display any traits of handling intense games. Nokia E7The Communicator heritage continued with new E7, but does it live the name?Canon LV-8215Here is an HD-ready projector that performs well and is also very easy to use. HomefrontEven if Homefront boasts an interesting developer Kaos axiom, ever enough capital, delivers another average shooter.SE535These Shure headphones might not seem very nice, but they sound amazing!

BenQ just announced the launch of 6 new models of projector, MX660 MS614, MS510, MX511, MX613ST, and MS612ST. All of these projectors is ecological, and may be sued for a wide range of purposes from environments of small-to-medium-sized enterprises, and education. These models provide wired and wireless networking (optional), HDMI and USB inputs, high contrast (3000: 1, 000: 1) and up to 6000 hours of life. Light also output ranging from 2500 to 3200 ANSI lumens ensures great visibility for small and medium size rooms, even in normal lighting.

A new range of affordable projectors
Check out some of the features:

MX660
XGA
3200 ANSI lumens and
5000: 1 high contrast ratio,
USB and Wireless display
Reader USB PC-less Presentation
3D ready projector

MS614
SVGA,
2700 ANSI lumens
5000: 1 contrast ratio with
3D projection technology,
Show USB and Wireless display and
USB Reader options

MS510
4000: 1
SVGA
2700 ANSI lumens

MX511
3000: 1
XGA
2700 ANSI lumens

MS612ST
55-inch picture into an distance meter
NVIDIA 3D Vision 3D dual structure
5000: 1 contrast ratio
3D DLP link
2500 ANSI lumens.

MX613ST
2800 ANSI lumens.
XGA

The range of values for these projectors starts from Rs. Rs 34,000 and reaches up to 50000.. If you want more information, check out the BenQ website.

PPocket projectors is something I can supervise the because I believe that it is a great technology. Adtec Pocket projector has released AD-MP15A in Japan, but there is no news for this when it came to India.

The AD-MP15A is a native VGA resolution (640 x 480), 200: 1 contrast ratio and 15 ANSI lumens brightness. Comes with a LED that can run for up to 20000 hours, an internal speaker 0.3 Watts and a built-in battery to provide up to 40 minutes of use.

Your Pocket PC has dimensions of 27 58x90mm and Adtec claims that the device can project 147 g one as large as 60 inches from eight feet away from the screen.

The AD-MP15A comes in 2 chassis-black and white. The white projector available
mid-December and the black model will be available in January.

The headlamp AD-MP15A Pocket will come with a price tag 39,800 yen-which is about Rs. 21,200.

LG is the Scarlet TVs and phones Cookie. But today we are considering none of that, probably, the projector is a tiny little projector called the LG HS102G imported fresh LG in our market. It is small and fits in the Palm of the hand. Wasting no time, we unbox and begin to explore the little thing.

Design and features
While this is not the lowest, or most compact form factor is still around, like the small size. It is a perfect rectangular chassis, eventually with glossy black around. The table top has a platform containing sensitive touch buttons arranged horizontally. The tables have some bad side great looking racks, but what is important for the diffusion of heat and air flow.

In the package have a VGA cable, VGA to component adapter, AV cable, coffee and orange colored running event, a black remote control, and power cords. Connectivity wise we are many, only a VGA, headphone, and composite video input. But there is some candy in this model: USB a socket that can read MP3, DivX and JPEG files. This makes very good sense in a portable projector, such as the business guys can bear photos and videos on pen drives away and displaying, without the need for a laptop. In addition, there is a speaker one watt and Kensington.

Projector that uses an LED display and DLP technology regularly. This generally consume less power than other cathode based lamps, and also life 30,000 hours, which is quite juicy. maximum res is 1280 x 1024While native is 800 x 600. The brightness is 160 ANSI lumens and native contrast seem healthy at top. The 4: 3 aspect ratio, but also capable of widescreen video. There is a manual focus dial over the lens, but unfortunately no zoom at all, we do not have a shift lens.

Epson has released the latest series of multimedia projectors of EB and EB-1910-1915, were designed for corporate and classroom environments. new multimedia projectors area showcases numerous improved features from the previous generation of Epson multimedia projectors – increased up to 4000 lumens brightnessCompact, lightweight and user-friendly applications projects and refined.

"Epson is excited to announce the start of the new EB-1910 multimedia projectors in the India series, we are convinced that the new and improved features will greatly benefit both companies and sectors of education," said Samba Moorthy, Senior General Manager – sales and marketing – Epson Epson India "has always sought to understand and respond to evolving market needs and consumer projector through continuous research and innovation. We believe in delivering quality and value to all our customers ".

Features of Epson EB-1910 and EB-1915:

Reproduction of the image with 3LCD TechnologyE-TORL – proprietary Epson Twin optimized reflection lamp (E-TORL) USB interface integrated SpeakerWireless connectivity front Front exhaust direct On/Off slide converter software multiple connectivity Options USB, LAN, HDMI, and a wireless connectionAuto Keystone Correction and screen Fi

Panasonic is a high level of security professional when it comes to delivering some visual quality display units, the famous Vieras, or table model respectable projector. Today we have our grubby paws on a Full HD projector from their high charges, called the PT-AE3000E. Now also have a new model AE4000, but this is not much behind it. This is a projector home theater, that was too heavy, and ratings standards looks threatening, I spit lumens and will burn our screen.

Design and features
This model should be a permanent fixture in the home, not lugging around is possible because of regulation size. It is still very nice looking, with a straight edged rectangular chassis coated in black background, slightly Bevel finish. The table top is bare except for the 2 calls, 3 Red LEDs and the Panasonic logo. Pointers are respectively the horizontal and vertical lens shift. The control buttons are on the right side, protected by the front that clicks outside. These tiny buttons, push buttons are white with a a nice solid tactile feel. The lens on the front is huge. As should be a lens. Rimmed by a metallic accent, and covered with a black plastic cover attachment.

Rear panel connections in homes a central window cut from HDMIs, 2: 3 items, combo, an S-video and a RS-232. Projector that is kind of 3LCD, where each channel of the R, G and b are individually transmitted and then enlarged. This is my current fav screen technique, I think it is brighter than the DLP more times. The resolution is 1920 x 1080, brightness is rated 1600 ANSI lumens. Contrast ratio is a healthy 60,000: 1 with a proprietary feature called the pure contrast plate technology. Video editing is further provided care by the Panasonic detail clarity processor, which will take a look at the Scripting section. Also there is a 100 Hz frame interpolation, as televisions.

The lens supports 2 X optical zoom, also powered focus. Max projection distance is 12 m, and the screen size is 200 max attainable inches across. As stated on its website, AE3000E is the second projector line up which tested Panasonic and optimized by Panasonic Hollywood Labs along with leading Hollywood colorists. This also has the lens shift feature that goes up to 40% shift on each side, top and bottom, for perfect screen-picture alignment.

Yourt's my favorite time of the month, when a wonderful "chunky" projector makes it way to our dimly lit, smoke filled labs, behind a digitally processed black and white filter (too much of a mood of noir). The visitor is a new model from Canon WUX10 called. He is one of the REALiS series, and is one of the few rare models on the market today with WUXGA resolution, namely the 1920 x 1200, 16: 10 image features.

Design and technical details
This model is a projector LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon), and is a great unit, is not exactly small. But it is in proper transport bag and weighs about 5 kg, so carrying around is not an issue. We can use this model as a projector home too, as is really bright, except for high-res features. chassis is silver with metallic lead skiastoyn on side and around the lens.

Buttons are positioned tangent to an edge of the table top, while the links are on the side ". These include an HDMI 1.2, a DVI-D, composite video and VGA. In addition we have a RS-232 control, and a suite of 3 audio ins and one outgoing audio.

Table comes with a huge score brightness of 3200 ANSI lumens, contrast and more modest score of 1000: 1. But in my opinion, the high brightness, the picture will be Sparkle, also taking into account, and are in the projector headlamps project never black, is simply the absence of white, contrast should be healthy, if kept in a dark room. Canon has a proprietary AISYS engine calling mechanism, a patented optical light machine for brightness and contrast using LCOS.

The lens has a 1.5 x powered zoom lens, and lens shift 10: 0 so, claiming that there is no need for keystone correction as the bottom edge of the projected image which conforms to the optical axis of the lens. Even focus is powered, so no mechanical lens hook calls from outside.