MILPITAS, CA (July 8, 2005) — Optoma Technology, Inc. announces the availability of the H78DC3, its newest high performance digital projector for home theater enthusiasts. The H78DC3 features Texas Instruments’ DarkChip3 DLP chipset that delivers vivid digital images, as well as a 5X speed, 8-segment Dark Video Enhancement (DVE) color wheel and a 4000:1 contrast ratio to deliver subtle color details.
The H78DC3 home theater projector uses DarkChip3 DLP technology to assist in projecting higher brightness and deeper black levels; the H78DC3 is able to do this because the mirrors are placed closer together than in previous DMD chips. Offering remarkable display capabilities, the H78DC3 is a native 16:9 HDTV projector that features vertical lens shift control to adjust the vertical position of the projected picture.
With a 5x speed and proprietary 8-segment DVE color wheel, the Optoma H78DC3 can produce superior dark scenes. The improved processing of color allows the projector to deliver vibrant bright scenes and further enhance darks for extraordinary video performance.
Specifications:
Display Technology: Single 0.79 12-degree DarkChip3 DLP technology
Brightness (typical): 800 lumens
Resolution: 720p (1,280 x 720) native, UXGA (1,600 x 1,200) compressed
Contrast Ratio: 4,000:1
Noise Level (typical): 25dB standard
Lamp Life (typical): 2,000 hours
Image Size (diagonal): 21 to 282 inches
Projection Distance: 3.3 to 33 feet
Computer Compatibility: UXGA, SXGA, WXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA compression, VESA standards, PC & compatibles, Macintosh
Video Compatibility: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, HDTV (720p, 1080i), EDTV (480p), SDTV (480i), 576i/p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 native, 4:3 compatible
Throw Ratio: 1.6:1 to 2.16:1 (distance/width)
Horizontal Scan Rate: 15 to 100 kHz
Vertical Refresh Rate: 43 to 85Hz
I/O Connectors: DVI-I with HDCP, BNC (RBGHV/component video), component video, composite video (RCA), S-Video, two IR receivers, dual +12V trigger relays, RS-232 communication, AC power unit
The Optoma H78DC3 home theater projector is now available for $3,999 (MSRP) through authorized Optoma dealers.
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About Optoma Technology, Inc.
Optoma Technology, Inc. is an award-winning developer of projection and digital display products for business and home. The company manufactures multimedia projectors for mobile users, fixed installations and home theaters, HDTVs, LCD flat panel monitors and plasma displays. Optoma products combine superior image processing technologies with exceptional engineering and innovation to deliver images that are bright, crystal clear, and finely tuned for tone and color. Optoma products are sold through the company’s global network of pro AV dealers, major consumer electronics retailers and Internet resellers. Optoma’s worldwide headquarters is located in Milpitas, California. For more information, please call 888-942-2929 or visit optomausa.com.
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