EH Galleries: DLP Projectors

• High-end projector
• Whisper-quiet operation
• Selectable color coordination for the three broadcasting formats
• Variety of mounting options
• Two-year limited warranty program available

The SP-H710AE is a more affordable projector designed to meet needs of consumers who are interested in a quality home theater system. It has been simultaneously released with the SH-P800BE projector (see next slide) which is an ultra high-end projector targeted to the content creation industry and home theater purists who demand the one of the most superior projectors available.

The SP-H710AE offers an HD2+DMD display type while the SP-H800BE utilizes Texas Instruments' newest DLP panel, the HD2+ Dark Chip 3 DMD. Both digital Micro-mirror devices achieve a resolution of 1280 x 720. These high-end digital projectors also include a 250W lamp with "Theater" and "Bright" modes to properly illuminate screens from five feet to 10 feet wide. The SP-H710AE utilizes a 6-segement color wheel and the SP-H800BE contains an 8-segment color wheel that further minimizes visible sequential color, increases contrast ratio, and allows for simulated 10-bit processing.

Both projectors provide whisper quiet operation with a low noise fan. The theater mode operates at just 28db enabling users to focus on the finest details without missing a word in the quietest of scenes.

Samsung's SP-H710AE and SP-H800BE both achieve the incredible black levels. Increasing the black level capability has improved the contrast ratio and achieved an image closer to that which a CRT produces. Also, users can freely select the color coordination for the three broadcasting formats: SMPTE-C, HDTV, and EBU.

The Samsung SP-H710AE and SP-H800BE include numerous input terminals including DVD-D (HDCP), Component 1, Component 2, S-Video, Composite, and a PC input. The remote control includes a backlight and allows for easy installation, operation, and screen adjustments. The projectors also include several user-save modes. Each input terminal can independently store three user environments. When several input devices are linked into a single terminal, it provides the appropriate settings for each one.

Diverse patterns for installation and control are built-in. Both projectors come with an adjustable lens allowing for convenient projector positioning on the vertical axis. Projector placement may be floor-mounted front, ceiling mounted front, floor mounted rear, and ceiling mounted rear.

Samsung offers a two-year limited warranty program for both the SP-H710AE and SP-H800BE.

• www.samsung.com
• Price: SP-H710AE, $4,000