3D projectors remain hot segment of the high-end video display category and Sharp has announced a new beauty at the Consumer Electronics Show. Their latest 3D-capable, 1080p high-definition DLP XV-Z30000 Front Projector is poised to be the centerpiece of a dedicated home theater (honestly it's a bit much for the bedroom), bringing serious video performance born of some exceptional design
One of the secrets to the superior picture quality of the XV-Z30000 projector lies in the inherent DLP advantage. All Sharp front projectors incorporate mirror-based components that manipulate the light more efficiently, sending more of it from the lamp to the screen. This combines with Sharp's proprietary digital image integrated circuits to deliver a consistently strong three-dimensional image with less of the cross-talk and flicker that can plague 3D. The projector also boasts a six-segment, 5X-speed color wheel and an impressive 50,000:1 contrast ratio when in high-contrast mode. It is rated at 1600 ANSI lumens for more than adequate brightness.
The projector's lens functions also offer welcome versatility thanks to its center lens and lens shift. The center lens design allows for easy adjustment, while the wide-range horizontal and vertical lens shift function allows for flexible installation. Further, with the motorized lens shift function, customers can easily select their preferred setting position. The projector also has broad control compatibility, with Creston, Control 4 and AMX, along with an RS-232C port and LAN control via a home network.
Ease of use is impressive with the XV-Z30000 as well. The wide-range 2X optical zoom lens empowers users to choose from a variety of ceiling mount position in the home theater, depending upon specific wants/needs. Want to show a big, HD, 3D movie wherever, whenever? This projector is portable, and can be simply parked atop a table.
The resize function (V-stretch) allows users to choose an optimized 2.35:1 aspect ratio image, to better reproduce Cinemascope widescreen films in the home theater environment. It also offers a One Touch Play function, which automatically turns on the projector when the user pushes the playback button of the connected playback gear. System Standby also places that playback equipment into energy-saving standby mode when the projector is switched off.
The XV-Z30000 supplies a pair of HDMI inputs, and comes bundled with two pairs of 3D glasses, an IR emitter, IR emitter cable, remote control, and the necessary batteries. It will be available in March, at a suggested price of $4,999.99.
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