Optoma, one of the leading manufacturers of digital projection and display devices, announced the shipping of the HD81-LV 1080p home theater projector. The latest native 1080p home theater projector in Optoma’s award-winning projector line, the HD81-LV is the latest incarnation of the company’s unique two-piece projection system that includes a native 1080p projector and studio-grade video processor.
The Optoma HD81-LV’s brightness opens up new home theater environments. With its extensive connectivity options, personalized setting adjustments and a DarkChip3 chipset from Texas Instruments, the HD81-LV is able to deliver rich and deep textures with astonishing image quality. The HD81-LV sports 2500 lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio (with ImageAI-II™) which makes it a unique system in non-light controlled environments.
And, like the HD81, Optoma’s award-winning 1080p projection system, the HD81-LV and its two-piece design eliminates the need for multiple cables going from video sources to the projector.
Together with the optional BX-AL133 Anamorphic Lens/Sled Kit from Optoma, the HD81-LV can create a true widescreen cinematic experience. When the anamorphic lens is installed together with the HD81-LV, it creates a fully automated 2.35:1 widescreen image, without the loss of color clarity, brightness or resolution.
Features
• Native 1080p (1920×1080) resolution
• 1080p DarkChip3 DLP chipset by Texas Instruments
• Video processor supports up-scaling to 1080p with de-interlacing
• The Auto-IRIS and Auto235 functions automatically detect the aspect ratio, then formats the image for the anamorphic lens
Specifications
• Display Technology Single 0.95" DarkChip3 DLP Chipset
• Brightness (Typical) 2500 Lumens
• Contrast Ratio 10,000:1 (Full On/Full Off with ImageAI-II)
• Resolution Native 1080p (1920 x 1080)
• Video Compatibility Full NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (720p, 1080i/p), SDTV (480i/p, 576i)
• Aspect Ratio Native 16:9, Fully Automatic 2.35:1 with Anamorphic Lens
• I/O Connectors Projector: HDMI, RS-232, USB;
• Video Processor: Three HDMI ( plus One External HDMI Expansion), Two BNC Component (YPbPr/RGBHV), Three S-Video, Two Component, Three Composite Video, One VGA, RS-232, Two +12V Triggers, One IR Port Extension
• Image Processing Motion Adaptive 480i, 576i and 1080i De-Interlacing, 10-bit Iimage Processing, Advanced 3D Comb Filter, 3 Sets Display Formats with • 6 Formats Each Set (4 Predefined and 2 Programmable), Advanced Noise Reduction and Sharpening
• Color Management User Definable Gamma, RBGCYM 6-Color 16 Region Adjustment, Three User Definable Modes, ISFccc Color Settings
• Weight Projector: 10 pounds;
• Video Processor: 9.2 pounds
• Warranty 3 Years Limited Parts and Labor; 1 Year on Lamp (projector); 3 year Optoma Express replacement
The Optoma HD81-LV home theater projection system will be available in July 2007 for an estimated street price of $7,999 through authorized Optoma dealers and retailers.
Source: Press Release
