Large-format Projectors

Jan 25, 2012 10:36 AM, By Mark Johnson

Panasonic PT-DS8500U

The PT-DS8500U from Panasonic projects 10,600 lumens, and features 1400x1050 SXGA+ resolution. Edge blending and geometric adjustment are built into the PT-DS8500U for multiple projection applications and projection onto curved surfaces. Also featured is a built-in clock that enables the projectors to cycle on or off at predetermined times.

projectiondesign F32

The projectiondesign F32 is a single chip DLP model with a resolution of 1400x1050 and a brightness of 8000 lumens using the high-brightness color wheel. Additional color wheels are available for graphics and VizSim, though brightness is reduced. The projector can be upgraded via downloadable software and updates.

Sanyo PLC-XF47A

Sanyo’s PLC-XF47A 3LCD projector employs four 330W lamps to attain 15,000 lumens of brightness; its resolution is 1024x768 (XGA). An optional network board (PJ-Net Organizer) allows for basic control and management over Cat-5. Depending on lens option the projected image size is 40in. to 600in.

Sharp XG-PH80WN

With WXGA (1280x800) native resolution and 5600 lumens, the Sharp XG-PH80WN also incorporates DLP Link technology for 3D projection from a single projector. The projector also features a powered zoom, a motorized vertical and horizontal lens shift, five lens options, a dual lamp system, and an interchangeable color wheel (four-segment color wheel is standard, six-segment BrilliantColor color wheel optional).

The Sony VPL-FH500L provides up to 7,000 lumens Color Light Output in high lamp mode (5600 lumens in standard lamp mode) and features a recommended lamp and filter replacement time of up to 8000 hours. The system uses two lamps alternately with the other becoming an automatic backup in case of failure. Image resolution is WUXGA.

Vivitek D8300

At 5000 lumens, ViewSonic’s Pro9500 features native XGA resolution and USB Display for PC-less slide show presentation from a USB flash drive or direct presentation from mouse control. The Pro9500 utilizes 3LCD technology and can display an image size from 30in. to 300in.

The Vivitek D8300 series comprises four models, EXT (Short Wide Fixed lens), ST (Short Zoom), LT (Long Zoom) and the D8300 (Standard Zoom). The DLP projectors also feature the GF9450 Image Processor from Gennum and Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution. Output is 6500 lumens.