PD8130

PD8130 Home Theater Projector (10000:1)

Warning: This projector may cause shortness of breath.

Gasping in awe is one of many symptoms of a 10,000:1 contrast, 1080p DLP, and 1,000 lumens. In fact, given this projector’s unparalleled depth and brightness, heart palpitations also commonly occur. Now add a piano-black ID as discerning as your particular taste, two lens options, vertical lens shift, future-proof connectivity, VXP video, and darkroom optimized remote, and you can count on persistent, overwhelming side effects. Caution: Turning green is a common side effect amongst friends.

 

Product Information

Signal Compatibility

Video Support:HDMI and DVI with HDCP for digital video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, 480i), RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC (M,4.43), PAL (B,G,H,I,N,M), SECAM (M)
Computer Support:HDTV, Computer up to 1920 x 1080, Macintosh®
Communication:RS-232 (discrete commands and SW upgrades), wired IR repeater, screen triggers, on-board keypad

Connectivity

(2) HDMI V1.3 with HDCP:HDTV RGB and Component, EDTV, SDTV, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), DVI via adapter
(1) Component (3 x RCA, gold):HDTV, EDTV, SDTV, SCART RGBS: RGBS via component and composite inputs (adapter not included)
(1) RGB (HD15):HDTV, RGBHV, YUV, EDTV
(1) S-Video (4-pin mini-DIN):SDTV
(1) Composite (RCA, gold):SDTV
(1) 3.5mm mini jack:12V (+/-1.5V) screen trigger (250 mA), programmable
(1) 9 Pin D-sub:RS-232 for discrete control and SW upgrades
(1) 3.5mm mini jack:IR input for Niles/Xantech compatible IR repeater systems

Performance

Microdisplay:Texas Instruments DLP® 1080p DMD
Native Resolution:Full HD, 1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 pixels)
Aspect Ratios:Native (Pixel-to-Pixel), 16:9, Letterbox, 4:3, 4:3 narrow, Letterbox (Anamorphic lens compatible)
Projection Lens:All glass, F/2.5~2.71, f = 39.1~50.1mm, 1.3x manual zoom, made in Japan
Throw Ratios:1.85 – 2.40 (distance/width) – Standard lens, 1.56 - 1.86 (distance/width) - Optional short throw lens
Lens Shift (optical):-50% to +120% (vertical, ceiling mounted, % of the half height)
Video Lumens:1,000 ANSI lumens (max) calibrated at D65
Contrast Ratio:10,000:1 typical (sequential with DynamicBlack on)
Cooling Performance:High efficiency adaptive voltage side-to-side cooling with low system acoustic noise level and low light pollution cabinet
Projection Modes:Front, Rear, Ceiling (front/rear)
Lamp:User replaceable 180/230W HPM (selectable), 4000 hour lifetime*
Video Processing:Planar customized Gennum GF9450 with 10 bit independent dual channel image processing, true 1080i deinterlacing, MPEG artifact reduction (block and mosquito noise), latest motion adaptive processing, 3D noise reduction, detail enhancement, rich color processing and noise reduction, less than one frame latency.
Calibration:Full RGB gain/offset control (White Balance), Gamma, Contrast, Color Temperature, Brightness

General

Dimensions:20.6" (523mm) L x 17.7" (450mm) W x 7.6" (194mm) H
Weight:22 lb (10 kg)
Operating Temperature:50° F (10° C) - 104° F (40° C)
Operating Altitude:Sea Level - 7,500 Ft (2,300m), 95° F (35° C) up to 10,000 Ft
Operating Humidity:0% - 85% non-condensing
Universal Power Supply:100V - 240V at 50-60Hz (auto-ranging), true soft power
Regulatory:FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Class B, UL, cUL, CB, RoHS, WEEE, local conformances as required
Menu Languages:English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

*Actual lamp life will vary depending on the environmental condition of the application.

**Operating temperatures vary with altitude. Consult user's guide.

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