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3D Home Theatre Projectors announced: Sony, Mitsubishi (active) and LG (passive – 6 glasses)

Need your 3D to be huge and immersive? Sony and Mitsubishi have each rolled out 3D-capable home theater projectors.

At this year’s CEDIA expo, electronics giants Sony and Mitsubishi have each rolled out 3D-capable home theater projectors based on Sony’s X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) technology, enabling the units to handle full HD 3D content—and throw it onto potentially huge screens for an even more immersive experience. Of course, film fans who are in the market for this sort of equipment have already immersed themselves in custom home theater installations—so adding a new projector shouldn’t present too much of a burden.

First up, Sony’s VPL-VW90ES features a 240 Hz refresh date to minimize screen cross-talk and present sharp and clear 2D and 3D content. The projector uses a single lamp that offers 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness along with deep blacks: Sony says the unit’s dynamic contrast ratio is 150,000:1. The VPL-VW90ES doesn’t require a special screen—making it an easier upgrade for folks with existing projector setups—will also work with leading home theater and home automation systems from the likes of Control4, Crestron, Savant, RTI, AMX, and others. Of course, 3D content requires 3D shutter glasses, and two pairs come with the unit (they also work with 3D-capable Bravia HDTVs). Sony says the VPL-VW90ES will be available in November for about $10,000 through Sony installers and specialized dealers.

Not to be outdone, Mitsubishi is also introducing its own 3D projector based on Sony’s SXRD technology—and Mitsubishi actually has some bragging rights since it’s been shipping 3D-capable projectors since 2007. Mitsubishi’s Diamond 3D 1080p projector sports a 120 Hz refresh rate, an auto-iris function that adapts to each scene, a 120,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and can throw images onto screens measuring up to 100 inches. Theprojector has a very wide powered lens shift range (up to 100 percent vertical and 45 percent horizontal) and 1.8× zoom for flexible installation options, and users can individually manage red, green, yellow, magenta, and cyan levels and hues. Mitsubishi also claims the a 4,000-hour lamp life in low conservation mode—long enough to watchAvatar so many times even the most ardent fan will be sick of it. The unit sports two HDMI 1.4 inputs along with an RS232 port for third party control systems. Mitsubishi hasn’t announced any pricing or availability information.

original link: http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-mitsubishi-debut-3d-home-theater-projectors/?news=123

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LG Unveils Passive Glasses 3D Projector

By Greg Tarr — TWICE, 9/24/2010

In addition to presenting its recently announced THX-certified HD 3D plasma displays, LG Electronics used CEDIA Expo here to unveil an LCoS-based FullHD 3D projector that uses passive glasses technology.

The model CF3D ($15,000 suggested retail) projector is billed as a dual-engine single-lens 3D projector producing 2,500 ANSI lumens of brightness for 2D viewing and 1,250 ANSI lumens when viewing 3D material.

The projector features a high contrast ratio of 7,000:1 and TruMotion 120Hz technology for smoother image reproduction.

The projector will produce up to a 100-inch diagonal image when mounted about 10 feet from the screen, LG said.

“As home theater enthusiasts embrace 3D, LG’s CF3D projector gives custom installers and integrators a flexible platform for delivering stunning 2D and 3D HD content,” stated Rick Calacci, LG Electronics regional sales VP.  “With theater-like performance for either home installation or business use, this projector is a treat for audiences from boardrooms to block parties.”

Unlike most projectors based on active-shutter glasses technology, the LG projector used passive shutter glasses, similar to those used in commercial movie theaters. The glasses technology enables using much less expensive glasses.

The system integrates two separate projectors – one for each eye – in one cabinet using one optical system.

The approach is said to take up less space and make for an easier installation process, than 3D systems that use two independent projectors.

The LCoS system produces a polarized image inside the cabinet to ensure maximum brightness.

The system also features TruMotion 120Hz technology, for smoother fast-motion images.

The CF3D will be sold with six pairs of polarized 3D glasses (additional glasses sold separately).

original post: http://www.twice.com/article/457595-LG_Unveils_Passive_Glasses_3D_Projector.php

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