Panasonic Announces 3500-Lumen XGA Projector
August 23, 2005
Secaucus, NJ - Panasonic Broadcast announced the availability of the PT-D3500U 3,500 lumen one-chip PT-D3500U DLP projector ($7,500). The projector has 1024 x 768 XGA resolution, a contrast ratio of 1600:1 and a compact 17.4-pound design.
The DLP projector is equipped with a high-contrast, one-chip DLP engine with a 0.7-inch Digital Micromirror Device. The projector has a patented, sealed optical engine and a coreless air bearing motor for the color wheel. A sealed optical block protects the light engine from smoke, dust and other contaminants.
It also offers user-friendly features including a mechanical shutter, lens shift and center lens design. Its mechanical lens shutter was designed to eliminate light leakage when engaged. A wide adjustment of the motorized horizontal/vertical lens shift enables distortion-free images.
Panasonic says that setup of the PT-D3500U is easy with one-touch auto-setup with Digital Keystone Correction. The projector offers an array of input terminals, including a DVI-D connector (HDCP compliant), audio input/output terminals, one computer (RGB), one 5 BNC component, composite and S-Video. In addition, the PT-D3500U has a wired LAN connector, RS-232C and external remote terminals.
New to the PT-D3500U is a PJLink function for standardized LAN control. When connected to a wired LAN, a user can operate a PT-3500U remotely, check its status using a web browser on a networked PC, and the projector can send e-mail messages to notify a user when the unit's operating condition changes or a lamp needs replacing. The wired LAN connection is beneficial in a fixed installation.
The PT-D3500U is designed for quiet operation (33dB in high, 29dB in low mode). The HDTV-ready unit automatically synchronizes to display 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480/576i video in the 16:9 wide aspect ratio. Its Direct Power Off function keeps the projector's fan running to cool down the unit even when the power is turned off. The PT-D3500U offers several security features to prevent unauthorized use, including password protection, operation key lock and Kensington lock.
The PT-D3500U uses a bayonet-type lens system, so lenses attach and detach with one touch. Five optional lenses with no gaps from 1.3 to 8.0:1 throw ratios are available in addition to the supplied lens, enabling the projector to perform superbly in an array of projection environments – and to exchange lenses with Panasonic;s PT-D5500 one-chip DLP projectors.
Other benefits include: projection on screens from 50" to 600"; six colors-matching function (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow); ID assignment for up to 65 units; coordinated group control for up to 26 groups (A-Z); 3X digital zoom; built-in test patterns; and selectable nine-language on-screen menu. The unit measures 6 5/8" H x 13-1/16" W x 16-23/32" D and weighs 17.4 pounds
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