CES 2009: Mitsubishi Exhibits Latest 1080p Projectors, Samples 3-D
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Posted January 11, 2009 11:45 AM by J.C. Ribera
The CES booths of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America were hopping this year with an impressive array of high definition home theatre equipment just released to market last autumn, including their high-end 1080p Diamond Series Projectors and a 73" DLP monitor showcasing NVIDIA 3-D technology.
The recently released Diamond Series Projectors demonstrated incredible picture at rather surprising price points. The HC7000, with an MSRP of $3,495, features a 72,000:1 contrast ratio, producing rich details, deep blacks, and great depth and dimension – especially appreciated in dark scenes and classic film noir. The 7000 features an ultra high speed Diamond Black automatic iris, which takes on a "diamond-cut" that prevents light refraction, and the model utilizes a total of 1000 ANSI lumens. A booth demonstration using Die Hard 4.0 showed great picture quality, which was very film-like – even when the viewing conditions were less than optimal, as there was flare from the bright CES floor lights. The 6500, priced at $2,495, boasts a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, provides an automatic iris function for quick black-to-light shifts, and utilizes 1200 ANSI lumens to offer perfect brightness for dedicated home theatre environments.
Both models in the Diamond Series are the quietest projectors currently on the market, emitting only 17 dBa in low mode. They also offer an Anamorphic Lens Modes 1 and 2 function, which allows an anamorphic lens to be permanently installed in front of the projector, and the viewer can select either 2.35:1 or 16x9 ratios with the touch of a button. These models incorporate the HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processor, the Silicon Optix Reon-VX video processing chip. Two version 1.3 HDMI inputs provide easy setup options for multiple video inputs, and the projectors' 3 LCD technology delivers unbelievable color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability.
In addition, 1080p projectors from both ends of the price spectrum were on display. The ultra-bright HC8000 designed for more exposed, brighter environments like classrooms, meeting halls, sports bars and restaurants. Priced at $14,995, this high-powered projector utilizes 5000 ANSI lumens and three 1.1 inch LCD inorganic panels to create incredibly brilliant HD imagery. The more cost-conscious HC5500 is priced at $1,995, utilizing a 10,000:1 contrast ration and a quiet operating sound level of 19 dBa. Announced at this year's CES was a mail-in rebate program for the HC5500 and HC6500 models. The former now has a rebate of $300, plus a free replacement lamp valued at $495. The 6500 now comes with a rebate of $200 with purchase, as well.
The CES Unveiled preview show revealed one of Mitsubishi's new 73-inch DLP LCD monitors, the WD-73736; part of a line of monitors that feature 3-D ready capabilities. Utilizing NVIDIA shutter glasses and a synchronizer mounted atop the display, a demo of the multi-platform video game Devil May Cry 4, was available for onlookers to play while enjoying the very convincing 3-D effects. One can only hope that Hollywood, hardware and media manufacturers can agree on a singular standard for mass market home theatre 3-D – because from the demonstrations alone, it certainly gets one chomping at the bit for more, and soon!
The recently released Diamond Series Projectors demonstrated incredible picture at rather surprising price points. The HC7000, with an MSRP of $3,495, features a 72,000:1 contrast ratio, producing rich details, deep blacks, and great depth and dimension – especially appreciated in dark scenes and classic film noir. The 7000 features an ultra high speed Diamond Black automatic iris, which takes on a "diamond-cut" that prevents light refraction, and the model utilizes a total of 1000 ANSI lumens. A booth demonstration using Die Hard 4.0 showed great picture quality, which was very film-like – even when the viewing conditions were less than optimal, as there was flare from the bright CES floor lights. The 6500, priced at $2,495, boasts a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, provides an automatic iris function for quick black-to-light shifts, and utilizes 1200 ANSI lumens to offer perfect brightness for dedicated home theatre environments.
Both models in the Diamond Series are the quietest projectors currently on the market, emitting only 17 dBa in low mode. They also offer an Anamorphic Lens Modes 1 and 2 function, which allows an anamorphic lens to be permanently installed in front of the projector, and the viewer can select either 2.35:1 or 16x9 ratios with the touch of a button. These models incorporate the HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processor, the Silicon Optix Reon-VX video processing chip. Two version 1.3 HDMI inputs provide easy setup options for multiple video inputs, and the projectors' 3 LCD technology delivers unbelievable color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability.In addition, 1080p projectors from both ends of the price spectrum were on display. The ultra-bright HC8000 designed for more exposed, brighter environments like classrooms, meeting halls, sports bars and restaurants. Priced at $14,995, this high-powered projector utilizes 5000 ANSI lumens and three 1.1 inch LCD inorganic panels to create incredibly brilliant HD imagery. The more cost-conscious HC5500 is priced at $1,995, utilizing a 10,000:1 contrast ration and a quiet operating sound level of 19 dBa. Announced at this year's CES was a mail-in rebate program for the HC5500 and HC6500 models. The former now has a rebate of $300, plus a free replacement lamp valued at $495. The 6500 now comes with a rebate of $200 with purchase, as well.
The CES Unveiled preview show revealed one of Mitsubishi's new 73-inch DLP LCD monitors, the WD-73736; part of a line of monitors that feature 3-D ready capabilities. Utilizing NVIDIA shutter glasses and a synchronizer mounted atop the display, a demo of the multi-platform video game Devil May Cry 4, was available for onlookers to play while enjoying the very convincing 3-D effects. One can only hope that Hollywood, hardware and media manufacturers can agree on a singular standard for mass market home theatre 3-D – because from the demonstrations alone, it certainly gets one chomping at the bit for more, and soon!