The market for large venue projectors has been given a substantial boost following the launch of two new DLPTM-based Panasonic projectors. Known as the PT-DW7000 and PT-D5500 respectively, the latest additions to the top-end range bring together advanced technologies to achieve superior quality, high reliability and low operating costs.
The PT-DW7000 combines the latest 3-chip system based on DLPTM technology with a new optical system to produce the world`s smallest projector in its class (one-fifth the volume of conventional large-venue DLPTM-based projectors).
It`s also the first of its kind to offer native 16:9 wide aspect panels without sacrificing the quality of the image. A 300W UHM lamp, together with digital and optical technologies that maximize the advantages offered by DLPTM technology (namely superior light utilization for high brightness, digital processing for low noise and linear white balance), enables the delivery of 6 000 lumens brightness.
This is complemented by a contrast ratio of 4 000:1 and 16-bit colour depth (which enhances the level of expression by 24 times), making the unit ideal for a wide variety of applications including boardrooms, conference rooms, post-production, broadcasting, premium home theatres and stadiums.
Boasting a lens-centred, symmetrical design, the PT-D5500 is a single DMD chip DLPTM-based model that delivers 5 000 lumens brightness and a high contrast ratio of 1 600:1. The result is uniformly bright images that are vivid yet natural-looking.
Both models incorporate:
* Panasonic`s acclaimed dual lamp system, which has a lamp relay that automatically switches the bulb when one of the lamps burns out to allow continuous operation.
* Panasonic`s newly developed liquid-cooling system, which cools the DMD chip/s directly to extend the performance and reliability of the units.
* Integrated cinema quality circuitry, including Dynamic Iris that constantly adjusts the brightness and gamma characteristics in real-time and Cinema Colour Management that ensures faithful colour reproduction.
* Progressive cinema scan (3/2 pulldown), which automatically detects when the input signal is derived from filmed material and selects the optimum progressive processing method to reproduce the original image faithfully.
* Dynamic sharpness control, which adjusts the video signal to eliminate noise.
* A dustproof design that includes a sealed optical block and easy-to-replace dust filter.
* Multiple terminals, including DVI-D, to support a broad range of projection needs - such as DVD or video players, PCs and other equipment.
* A readily accessible rear-mounted control panel and fully wireless remote control.
* A wide adjustment range for vertical and horizontal lens shift (fully powered in the PT-D7000).
* Networkability, enabled by a LAN connector for 10Base-T/100Base-TX connection and Web browser control/monitoring capabilities over the LAN. If networked, an e-mail message alert is automatically triggered, notifying the operator that an error has occurred.
* Super quiet operation.
"The PT-DW7000 and PT-D5500 represent the current pinnacle in large-venue projectors," observes Keith Stanton, Group Product and Sales Manager: IT and Presentation Products. "Not only do they incorporate the latest, most advanced technologies to deliver consistently high image quality with uniformity of brightness and colour, resulting in bright large-screen projected images even in well-lit environments, but they are also built to environmentally friendly specifications including lead-free solder and glass, recyclable packaging materials and power-saving features. They are also inherently flexible: a range of optional lenses with different throw distances is available, which can accommodate the specific installation needs of different venues."
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