Mitsubishi’s 2011 HDTV lineup includes the 640, 740 and Diamond 840 Series, and LaserVue series. The 640 series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series offers the most value along with high quality performance in a 73-inch screen size for $1,599.

The 740 series steps things up a bit with a built-in 3D IR emitter, wireless internet connectivity, and various TV apps. A 73-inch and an 82-inch are available for $2,099 and $3,499, respectively. A LaserVue edition for this series is available in a 75-inch size that adds Clear Contrast Screen, built-in WiFi, 4 HDMI inputs, and up to 120Hz variable smooth film motion, among other new features.

And top of the line is the Diamond 840 series that offers a 73-inch, 82-inch, and a whopping 92-inch model priced at $2,599, $4,199, and $5,999, respectively. The 840 series adds several new features including a new Clear Contrast Screen, integrated 16-speaker surround sound, Bluetooth audio, sub-woofer output, and 4 HDMI inputs.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America Introduces 2011 Line-Up Featuring Massive 92-Inch 3D Home Cinema TV

Mitsubishi’s New ‘Go Big’ Strategy Delivers Ultimate 3D Experience for Home Theater
June 01, 2011 04:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time

IRVINE, Calif.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc., the leader in large-screen television, is going big in 2011, unveiling its new 2011 television product line-up led by a massive 92-inch 3D DLP® Home Cinema TV. With advancements to its complete product line, Mitsubishi’s new “Go Big” strategy aims to make its large-screen TVs the de facto standard for immersive 3D home entertainment. New models include cinema-like DLP TVs ranging from 73- to 92-inches, along with Mitsubishi’s 75-inch LaserVue®, the world’s only laser-powered TV, which has been hailed as “…the best looking consumer-level set we have ever laid eyes on…” by Engadget. (*1)

“They want TV entertainment on an order of magnitude larger than what they’ve experienced up to now.”

“Consumers are demanding outrageously large screens with the high speed response and picture quality to transform 3D TV watching into a bigger-than-life, fully immersive experience,” says Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America. “We’re responding with a new strategic focus that clearly differentiates Mitsubishi from the commoditized TV market.

“Bigger is better, especially as 3D captures the imagination and passion of consumers who want more from their TV viewing,” Wasinger added. “They want TV entertainment on an order of magnitude larger than what they’ve experienced up to now.”

For instance, Mitsubishi’s new 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV offers four times the viewing area of a 46-inch LCD TV, and DLP technology is remarkably fast, providing for a more realistic, immersive 3D viewing experience.

“Consumers are realizing that to fully enjoy 3D with eye-popping clarity and depth of field, you need size and speed,” adds Wasinger.

Mitsubishi’s large-screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs employ the same core technology used in the vast majority of 3D theaters, offering unparalleled 3D picture quality.

Mitsubishi’s new Diamond 840 Series, which includes its flagship 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV, comes with a range of new enhancements and upgrades. These include a new Clear Contrast Screen that mitigates ambient light through a specially-formulated screen material to deliver deep blacks, bright whites and a wide range of colors in between. Equally impressive is the Diamond 840 Series’ integrated Immersive Sound Technology (IST) 16-speaker Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound system that delivers perfectly balanced home theater audio, without the need for separate components. Paired with a wireless sub-woofer from Polk Audio, consumers can enjoy a truly unique audio system—it’s like 3D for the ears.

The Diamond 840 Series and LaserVue models offer an exciting connected TV feature, Mitsubishi’s iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad® remote control application, which will be available for free in the iTunes® store. The remote app gives consumers wireless control of Mitsubishi TVs with a touch screen interface, allowing them to change basic TV menus, switch TV sources, control multiple TVs in the home, adjust audio and video settings, and more.

Mitsubishi leverages connected TV, with wireless Internet capability featured in its 740 and 840 series, and wireless Internet built-in to the LaserVue televisions. Mitsubishi’s StreamTV™ feature, available on 740 and 840 series and LaserVue televisions, provides instant access to an extensive library of high-quality online entertainment and social media content. Choose from over 100 different streaming applications, including Vudu™ movies, Pandora®, Flickr®, Picasa™, Facebook®, Twitter™, Associated Press™, The New York Times® and more.

Also new this year is the latest energy efficient 75-inch LaserVue model that delivers gorgeous picture quality in a range of colors unmatched by any display technology, including LED. The new Clear Contrast Screen delivers blacker blacks and brighter whites along with improved overall contrast in more brightly lit environments. LaserVue, with Mitsubishi’s proprietary laser light engine, combines this incredibly pure light source for precise colors with DLP technology for razor sharp 3D and high-definition viewing. At the same time, Mitsubishi’s laser technology makes this television one of Energy Star’s most efficient: It consumes only 84.6 watts, one of the lowest watts-per-inch ratio in the industry. (*2)

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America’s 2011 line-up, including 640, 740 and Diamond 840 Series, and LaserVue:

Mitsubishi 640 Series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. Offers great value and high quality performance in a 73-inch screen size for $1,599.00. Features include:

* New cosmetic design
* Built-in 3DTV
* 3D emitter (DLP link & VESA jack)
* Plush 1080p®
* 3 HDMI inputs
* 120Hz sub-frame rate
* Advanced calibration mode
* Digital audio out
* Brilliant, bright, natural, and game modes

Mitsubishi 740 Series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. A new built-in 3D IR emitter, and StreamTV with high-def and 3D movies from VUDU, as well as 100 applications for sports, news, social media and entertainment, make this the perfect model for serious TV lovers. In 73- and 82-inch screen sizes with prices of $2,099.00 and $3,499.00, respectively, features include:

The 740 Series adds:

* New built-in 3D IR emitter
* Wireless Internet capable
* StreamTV Internet media, including VUDU apps
* New TV remote with Internet controls
* iPhone, iPod Touch®, iPad remote control app

Mitsubishi Diamond 840 3D DLP Home Cinema TV Series. Headlined by Mitsubishi’s 92-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV, the Diamond 840 Series also includes 73- and 82-inch sizes that add the new Clear Contrast Screen for high-quality viewing of 3D and high-definition programming and content. The ultimate in large-screen home entertainment, the Diamond 840 Series includes an immersive sound technology (IST) 16-speaker Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound system and Bluetooth Audio, without adding wires and other components. Priced at $2,599.00 (73-inch), $4,199.00 (82-inch) and $5,999.00 (92-inch), features include:

The 840 Series adds:

* New 92-inch screen size
* New Clear Contrast Screen
* 16-speaker integrated IST
* Center channel mode and surround channel outputs
* Bluetooth Audio
* Sub-woofer output
* 4 HDMI inputs
* PerfectColor™/PerfecTint™
* Wired IR Input
* ISFccc

Mitsubishi L75-A94 LaserVue. A new Clear Contrast Screen, with VUDU movies and applications, this 75-inch large-screen laser TV is one of the most visually stunning consumer TVs in the world.

From 740 Series, the LaserVue adds:

* New Clear Contrast Screen
* Built-In Wireless Internet
* 4 HDMI inputs
* Variable Smooth 120 Hz Film Motion
* PerfectColor/PerfecTint
* DeepField Imager™
* EdgeEnhance
* Wired IR Input
* ISFccc

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About Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. is a US subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America manufactures and markets a complete line of display products including projectors, data wall display systems, LCD digital signage monitors and players, large-screen 3D DLP televisions and the world’s first laser TV, LaserVue®. Other products include industrial printers, photo kiosks and digital photo printers.

For additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, visit www.MEVSA.com.

LaserVue is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. ENERGY STAR® is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. VUDU™ is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.

DeepField™ Imager, EdgeEnhance™, PerfectColor™, PerfecTint™ Plush 1080®, StreamTV™ are trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

*See http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/mitsubishis-laservue-hdtv-makes-triumphant-75-inch-return-beco/
** LaserVue on mode power efficiency measures under 40mW/sq.in which is lower than any television listed in the EnergyStar TV database as of May 2, 2011. See http://www.energystar.gov
*** Features, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.

3D TVs will support the 3D signals known as Frame Packing 1080p/24Hz and 720p/60Hz (primarily from Blu-ray players and gaming consoles), Side-by-Side in 1080i/60Hz, 1080p/24Hz/30Hz/60Hz and 720p/60Hz, Top/Bottom in 1080p/24Hz and 720p/60Hz, and Checkerboard 1080p/60Hz. However, there may be some 3D sources that are not compatible with the TVs. In all cases: (1) 3D sources must connect to the TVs using the HDMI inputs; and (2) Active Shutter 3D glasses with matching synchronization emitter or DLP Link Active Shutter 3D glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

Mitsubishi’s 3D Home Cinema TV series uses an integrated 3D emitter that functions with special battery powered 3D viewing glasses. The pair I was donning was a super durable rubberized set used for high-volume demo purposes. For regular home use there’s a slightly more flattering alternative as well as third-party options. However, the glasses are not included with the purchase of the TV. They come in a bundled kit for $399 that includes two-pairs of glasses and a Blu-Ray Disc of 3D Disney content. You can also purchase single pairs for $149.

The minimum comfortable viewing distance is roughly 9 to 11 feet away for the 92-inch model and likely greater for those prone to motion sickness. I was able to sit about 6 feet away from the 82-inch model without any discomfort and that may have been due to the sharpness of the picture quality. The series employs the same DLP technology used in most 3D cinema screens with a 1080p resolution and 1000x faster pixel response time from a 120Hz sub-frame rate for smooth and crisp fast action scenes.

The image below of the 82-inch model gives you a better idea of just how big are these displays. The 92-inch model—not pictured—measures a whopping 4 feet tall, 6 feet wide, and almost 2 feet deep.

Connectivity features include StreamTV that lets you access the internet for various services including VUDU 3D movie streaming, Pandora, Facebook, and Twitter. The TV is Bluetooth enabled so that music can be streamed from cellphones or other Bluetooth enabled devices. The Mitsubishi TV Control app is available for download from iTunes that converts your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into a TV remote. Future developments may allow for streaming content from your mobile devices. Other connectors include four HDMI inputs, a USB media player, and a PC/DVI port.

As for sound, the series features Mitsubishi’s Unisen 5.1 Surround Sound that consists of 16 to 18 speakers beamed separately for an immersive audio experience without requiring additional speaker components. And should you wish to add a subwoofer, it can be connected wirelessly. This eliminates the usual mess of speaker cables and wires, and should keep the missus happy.

Mitsubishi’s Director of Product Development, David Naranjo, was kind enough to talk with us and confirmed that pricing would be $6000 for the 92-inch model, which won’t be available until mid-summer. The first video below is a short interview and the second video is a demo of the Unisen 5.1 Surround Sound.

3LCD has announced that it has hit a milestone in the projector industry with the announcement that it has shipped 70 million 3LCD chips. 3LCD tech hit the market in 1988. The technology promises bright and natural images with lots of light output.

3LCD touts the benefits of its tech as lots of color and white light lumens, no need for a color wheel, and more. The downside is that you have to keep those filters clean. “Last year was really productive and thrilling for us and gave us the chance to anticipate several important innovations” declared Rina Bhuva, Senior Manager Strategic Marketing, 3LCD. “At the beginning of this year, we announced the first LED projector in the world and the first Reflective HTPS liquid crystal chip by 3LCD; this milestone concerning the shipping of 70 million chips is another evidence of the support from our vendors and customers, without which we couldn’t keep growing.”

These other companies, who have partnered with TI, include the likes of Dell, Acer, ViewSonic, and Optoma. LG is included as well. All of these companies will be showing off Texas Instruments’ new DLP Pico technology in different projectors. Texas Instruments will be on hand at CES 2011 as well, showcasing the new chipset. Check out the full press release below for more information.

Press Release

Texas Instruments Announces DLP Pico™ HD Chipset:
Projecting The Future of High Definition
Mobile Entertainment And Business Needs Today

Acer, Dell, LG, Optoma, and ViewSonic first to show DLP Pico HD products at CES 2011

Las Vegas – January 5, 2011, 12 p.m. PDT: Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE:TXN) unveiled a new era for portable High Definition (HD) entertainment with the new DLP Pico™ HD chipset. Born out of years of research, the latest chip to feature award-winning DLP Pico technology showcases stunning HD (WXGA) video and images on nearly any surface, with more brightness and greater energy efficiency than ever before. The tiny HD chip is the latest introduction of the broad DLP Pico family that powers today’s most exciting and unique imaging products.

“The new DLP Pico HD chipset provides the ultimate combination of the best image quality in the smallest size, and is poised to revolutionize the worlds of consumer entertainment and mobile enterprise solutions,” said Frank Moizio, Manager, DLP Pico Projection. “Never again will mobile professionals be caught without the ability to share their vision, as this new chipset enables the brightest projection products that can be easily stored and carried in a laptop bag. Even more exciting is that it opens tremendous opportunities in the world of entertainment – from greater than 100-inch HD video from the palm of your hand – to a wide variety of new entertainment devices that allow consumers to enjoy big picture HD experiences in a snap, anywhere, anytime.”

Multiple manufacturers and brands will be at CES showing products with DLP Pico technology inside. Among them are Acer, Dell, LG, Optoma, and ViewSonic, who will be showing the first products based on the new HD chipset.

Acer: “We are pleased to have the Acer brand associated with the best possible image quality for tiny projection products,” said Chris White, Senior Director, Acer America Corporation, “and are thoroughly excited about being able to achieve the brightest LED DLP Pico projection product in the market.”

LG: “It is exciting to work together with DLP and their new HD chipset,” said YE Kim, Projector Business Team Leader, LG Electronics. “With our new HW300T multimedia pocket projector with built-in TV tuner, we expect to maintain our leadership position through improvements in resolution and brightness, and a form factor that will best serve both the portable business and consumer entertainment environments.”

Optoma: “As a leading supplier of DLP-enabled products, Optoma is pleased to work with TI to create the ultimate image quality in small CE Pico products, for a state-of-the-art experience with tools for both portable entertainment, as well as personal business productivity,” said Maggie Lu, Executive Vice President, Optoma Americas.

ViewSonic: “We are excited to offer this truly unique HD product powered by the latest DLP Pico chipset,” said Jeff Volpe, Vice President and General Manager, ViewSonic Americas. “Due to its compact size (easily fits into a notebook bag) and high brightness, we believe our PLED-W200 will be the ideal pocket projector for presenters on the go. Moreover, this product also serves as a high quality mobile entertainment product, so whether the user is viewing sporting events, TV, pictures, movies, or giving a presentation, it’s all possible with our PLED-W200 DLP Pico projector.”

The latest DLP Pico chip and its siblings can be found at the heart of a growing number of all-new product types. To experience firsthand the full breadth of new and upcoming products equipped with Texas Instruments DLP Pico technology, along with other DLP innovations, be sure to check us out at the following CES 2011 events, and visit our partners’ exhibits throughout the show floor:
Pepcom’s Digital Experience! – Wed. January 5th, 7pm PT
(Caesars Palace)
DLP Pico demo suite – January 6th – January 7th

To access the latest news, images, and other digital content during CES about DLP Pico and other products from Texas Instruments, check out our online press kit at www.DLP.com/CES2011. You can also follow DLP on Twitter at @TI_DLP, and view videos on DLP’s YouTube page, www.YouTube.com/DLPTechnology.

DLP Cinema has announced a new upgraded 4K DLP chip that is aimed specifically at use on larger screens. The new chips have started shipping to major movie theater projector companies like Barco, Christie Digital, and NEC reports TI. Projectors with the chips will start making their way to the market for installation in Q1 2011.

The 4K chip will allow makers of projectors to build them to be the brightest and most energy efficient digital cinema projectors in the world and the 4K chip supports screens up to 100 feet wide. 3D screens are supported that are up to 75 feet wide. Contrast ratios for the chip are up to 2500:1 and have lots of light output.

The NEC NP216J-3D is a brand new 3D-ready DLP projector from the company based in Japan. It has some pretty good features, including a 1,024×768 resolution, a contrast ratio of 2,000:1, and it produces upwards of 2,500 lumens of brightness. It’s also got a 180W lamp and a 7W mono speaker on the inside, so we imagine you’d want to plug this bad-boy into your home’s sound system before you start enjoying those 3D movies. However, NEC wants to point out that the DLP projector does support NVIDIA’s 3D Vision, but it won’t be playing your 3D Blu-ray titles.

The NP216J-3D will makes its way to retail shelves in Japan beginning some time around July 20th, and you’ll be able to buy the projector bundled with their non-stylish 3D glasses for about $1,100, or 100,239.48 JPY. Unfortunately, there’s no current plans for an international release, but there’s a chance that could change after the projector hits Japan’s retail sites. But, probably more likely that it won’t.

[via CrunchGear]

All three Series pack three HDMI ports with CEC, HDMI-PC Compatibility,  and two Component/Composite video inputs.  The 738 Series (available in 60, 65, 73 and 82 inch sizes) adds in StreamTV functionality, support for a WiFi 802.11n USB dongle, and then various image processing systems: a Plush 1080p 5G 12-bit Video processor, Smooth120, EdgeEnhance, DeepField Imager, Advanced Video Calibration and Universal Remote Control.

Finally, the 838 Series (65, 73 and 82 inches) packs a 6-speaker 32W audio system, Bluetooth A2DP streaming, surround sound audio outputs and four HDMI ports, together with more unusually named video processing tech: Dark Detailer, PerfectColor, PerfecTint and ISFccc Advanced Video Adjustments.  Prices range from $1,199 for an entry-level 638 Series model to $4,499 for the 82-inch WD-82838.

Press Release:

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Announces Its 2010 Large Screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs

New Immersive Sound Technology and Streaming Internet Media Bolster 3D TV Experience

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) today announced its 2010 line-up of large screen 3D1 DLP® Home Cinema TVs, which integrate 16-speaker 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital surround sound and internet media streaming capability, delivering the ultimate 3D home entertainment experience. Offering the most 3D TVs in the industry, MDEA brings an unparalleled, immersive 3D experience home with its cinema-like 60, 65, 73 and mammoth 82-inch screen sizes.

“3D represents the highest level and most advanced form of home entertainment, and we clearly see our 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs playing a key role in meeting consumers craving for the best, most advanced 3D home theater experience.”
MDEA has been selling 3D-ready TVs since 2007, was the first to demonstrate 3D TV at retail, and has been showcasing 3D directly to consumers for over two years running. The 2010 line-up represents the fourth generation of 3D-ready TVs from MDEA. Its large screen 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs utilize the same core DLP technology that is used in the vast majority of 3D movie theaters. DLP technology is up to 1,000 times faster than LCD technology, providing for a more realistic, sharper 2D and 3D viewing experience.

“3D is a large screen, immersive experience, and we’re proud to offer consumers the most affordable line-up of 3D TVs available today, in cinema-like 60, 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes,” said Max Wasinger, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “3D represents the highest level and most advanced form of home entertainment, and we clearly see our 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs playing a key role in meeting consumers craving for the best, most advanced 3D home theater experience.”

Ultimate in Home Entertainment

Significant, new feature enhancements for 2010 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs include StreamTV™ Internet Media and Immersive Sound Technology. StreamTV™ enables instant access to an extensive library of high quality entertainment and social media content, featuring over 100 different applications including Vudu movies, Pandora, Flickr, Picasa, Facebook, Associated Press, The New York Times and more.

The newly integrated Immersive Sound Technology utilizes a 16-speaker 5.1 channel Dolby® Digital surround sound system to deliver perfectly balanced home theater audio, without the need for separate components. Diamond 838 models of MDEA 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs now join 3D sound with a brilliant 3D picture, for the ultimate in home entertainment.

All 638, 738, and Diamond 838 series 3D DLP Home Cinema TV models for 2010 include 3D DLP Link, Brilliant/Bright/Natural and Game Modes, Plush 1080p, 3 HDMI with CEC, HDMI-PC Compatibility, 2 Component/Composite Video Inputs, and MDEA’s exclusive 6-Color Processor™ which provides significantly more color reproduction than typical flat panel TVs.

The MDEA 738 series is available in 60, 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes, and offers StreamTV™ Internet Media, USB Wireless N Network Adapter Compatibility, Plush 1080p 5G 12-bit Video processor, Smooth120, EdgeEnhance™, DeepField Imager™, Advanced Video Calibration, and Universal Remote Control.

MDEA’s Diamond 838 series boasts three premium 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs in 65, 73, and 82-inch screen sizes. In addition to all features within the 638 and 738 series, each Diamond model includes 16-Speaker Immersive Sound Technology with 32W total system power, Bluetooth® A2DP Audio Streaming, Center Channel Mode, Surround Channel Outputs, Subwoofer Output, Dark Detailer, PerfectColor™, PerfecTint™, ISFccc® Advanced Video Adjustments, 4 HDMI with CEC, NetCommand, and Wired IR Input.

“With the advent of the unprecedented box office success of 3D feature films such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, it is clear that consumers have fully embraced the large screen 3D experience,” said Frank DeMartin, vice president of marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “The thrill of 3D is to feel as though you are a part of the action, and our mammoth 82-inch 3D DLP Home Cinema TV delivers that immersive experience in the home by featuring three to four times the viewing area of a small screen 46-inch flat panel 3D TV.”

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of premium quality 1080p 3D DLP Home Cinema TVs and Unisen™ Immersive Sound LED TVs, along with the world’s first laser TV: LaserVue®. Recognized as the world leader and innovator of large display high-definition televisions, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America builds products that lead the industry in quality, performance and ease-of-use. For additional information about MDEA, visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

LaserVue is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Unisen, StreamTV, 6-Color Processor, EdgeEnhance, DeepField Imager, PerfectColor, PerfecTint are trademarks of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

¹Mitsubishi 3DTVs (738 and 838 series) currently support the side-by-side 3D signal format. For support of other 3D formats, such as top-bottom and frame packing (3D Blu Ray standard), Mitsubishi 3DTVs will require the use of a 3D source device that outputs the 3D checkerboard format or a 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active shutter glasses or DLP Link active shutter glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

In order to display 3D images, Mitsubishi 3D Ready DLP Home Cinema TVs require the use of a 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter or other source devices that support checkerboard display formats for display of 3D games, 3D broadcasts from terrestrial/cable/satellite and 3D Blu-Ray disc content. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active shutter glasses or DLP Link active shutter glasses are required in order to view 3D content.

The Mitsubishi 3D Adapter may be used to display 3D content only when connected to a Mitsubishi 3D Ready TV or a Mitsubishi 3D TV. A 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter is required to support display of 3D games, 3D broadcasts from terrestrial/cable/satellite and 3D Blu-Ray disc content.

The LightCommander is an optical light engine with industry standard interfaces and application software. The device has a modular design to help developers speed the development of optical, electronic, and system software needing high-speed spatial light modulation. The LightCommander will be available this spring for $2499.

TI has also announced that it has updated the DLP Pico Projector Development Kit to version 2. The new updates to the kit include direct connect capability to a PC via HDMI or DVI to HDMI adapter. The v2 kit also includes a sync signal output and selectable high-speed DMD patterns with a variety of frame rates. The v2 kit will sell for $349 and is available now.

The Taxan KG-PH1004XS features an XGA (1024×768) resolution; a 2,000:1 contrast ratio; and 3,000 lumens brightness. It’s capable of producing 76-inch images at about 1m distance. The Taxan comes out of the box with HDMI/DVI-I/USB and RS232C ports. Size wise, it’s a pretty decent 312x250x100mm and weighs about 3.7kg.

If you’re over in Japan, the KG-PH1004XS is already up for sale, and you can get your hands on it for about $2,600. While there’s no word from Taxan regarding any kind of international release, Taxan has been known to distribute overseas, so we’re thinking that this thing will make it to other shores some time soon. So, have an extra $2,600 ready to buy a great projector?

[via Crunch Gear]

The system consists of two components.  First, the reference-quality 3-chip DLP projector unit itself, which boasts 35,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1080p visuals.  Then there’s the rack-mountable control module and video processor, with 10-bit video processing, high-definition scaling and deinterlacing, and an integrated display showing brightness, contrast, gamma, signal type and other settings.

Electronic House found the Grand Cinema CX3 performed well with both broadcast HD and recorded content.  Colors are particularly praised, being “rich and vibrant” as well as “very natural and realistic”.  In fact the only real drawback is, unsurprisingly, the price.

Specs include a brightness of 2,500 lumens, a 1,280 x 800 resolution, a 1,800:1 contrast ratio and a super slim form factor, measuring in at only 1.7-inches at the thickest spot. Inputs include HDMI and VGA.

You can scale up images to 300-inches if you’d like, or shrink them down to just 2.8-inches. You should be able to get your hands on the Casio XJ-S43W starting in September for $999.

The projector is capable of up to 1,024 x 768 resolution and can display 60-inch images. It has a throw distance of 1.1m and is capable of 2,200 lumens of brightness. The device weighs 1.6kg and measures in at 190 x 205 x 76mm.

You’ll be able to get the Mitsubishi LVP-XD95ST starting next Monday for about $1,000. We’re not sure at this point if we’ll see this projector outside of Japan anytime soon, but we can always keep our fingers crossed.

First up, the Home Theater line got the 737 and 837 series. These feature a super thin bezel and possess 3D support for movies and TV shows in the format. The 737 line features better image processing, advanced video calibration mode and 120Hz. The 837 series, on the other hand has all the 737 does with the addition of 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, USB and a RS-232 port. The 737-series is available in 60-inch, 65-inch, 73-inch and 82-inch versions priced at $1,499, $1,799, $2,499 and $4,199, respectively. The 837-series is also available now but in only 65-inch, 73-inch and 82-inch versions priced at $2,199, $2,999 and $4,999, respectively.

The Immersive Sound LCD TV line has been rebranded the Unisen line and now has the super thin bezel, just like the more expensive sets. Included is a 16-speaker chin mount for simulated 5.1 surround, 120Hz panels, and more. The 249 Diamond model has an IR input, a microphone and 18-bit image processing. The Unisen line will be available in May in 46-inch and 52-inch versions priced at $2,799 and $3,299.

[via TWICE]

But considering it retails at $1,199, the 4210X is quite decent for its features. It does provide a HDMI output and a dual VGA connectivity which could be useful to switch in between presentations. Of course, it also could be easier and faster to set up a VMware-machine than having two separate sources for presentation.

The Dell 4210X DLP projector is up for ordering now at company’s online store.

All three models feature high contrast ratio of 7500:1, and are illuminated with the Philips’ VIDI lamp technology, but each unit is differ in brightness department.

The F32 sx+ features a SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution panel with 4100 ANSI lumen; F32 1080 sports a 1920×1080 Full HD resolution with 3800 ANSI Lumen and comes with a variety of connectivity from a dual-HDMI, 5-BNC, DVD-D, VGA, component, S-video to composiste; while the F32 WUXGA 1920×1200 has the highest resolution among the trio, but shares the same luminance output with the 1080 model at 3800 ANSI Lumen. Additionally, the latter can boost 5700 ANSI lumen in high lamp mode and feature lens shift adjustment in both vertical and horizontal direction.

No pricing information was disclosed but the new F32 expected to be revealed in the upcoming Integrated Systems Europe show next week.

[projectiondesign via aboutprojectors]

The beamer has recently made its debut in Japan, with targeted audiences from professional photographer, hardcore Leica fans to business users. Leica representative, Sascha Noack was very confident with its Pradovit’s offering to the already-crowded digital projector market, and commented on the adoption of DLP were the superiority of image sharpness and better color rendering in comparing to LCOS or SXRD technology. My guess? Brightness and heat resistance could have something to do with the decision too. Also, Noack said the availability of high resolution WUXGA panel finally sealed the deal for the company’s first entry in digital Projector.

The Pradovit D-1200 sports the Leica VARIO-ELMARIT-P 1:2.8-3.1/33-42 mm/59 mm-74 mm zoom lens with 120% vertical lens shift. Its image can display at brightness of 2,000 lumens and 2,500:1 contrast thanks to the adoption of TI’s DMD-0.98-inch DLP, 6-segment color wheel technology and Philips’ 220W FusionPlus VIDI UHP bulb, which has a life expectancy of 3000 hours for standard applications and 4000 hours when operated in power-save mode.

It’s available now at a suggested retail of 115 million yen in Japan, US buyer should be able to locate one online from B&H for less than $12,000 (ouch!)

[Leica via Impress]