New Diamond HC9000 3D High-Definition Home Theater Projector from Mitsubishi Electric Shown at CES 2

[dfergie]

New Diamond Diamond 3D High-Definition Home Theater Projector from Mitsubishi Electric Shown at CES 2011
IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2011 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division continues its leadership in bringing the 3D experience to home theaters by introducing its newest Diamond 3D 1080p full HD home theater projector at the CES Show in Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2011, in Booth #9021.


“We’ve heard that this is ‘the year of 3D,’” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division. “But Mitsubishi has been selling 3D-ready TVs since 2007, so it’s the home entertainment industry that is finally catching up to us.”

Mitsubishi’s new Diamond 3D projector is packed with features that create crisp, vivid, engaging 3D images that can display over 100-inch screens, creating a true theater experience. Powered by an SXRD™ cutting-edge reflective liquid-crystal optical engine, Mitsubishi adds its own algorithms and processing technologies to create high-brightness, high-contrast (up to 120,000:1 full on/full off) images that are smooth, dazzling and true to the original content.

A key element in projector performance is its lens, and Mitsubishi has incorporated extra-low dispersion glass into its six-piece, 17-cluster structure for higher functionality that minimizes chromatic aberration. The result is colors and details that are impeccably crystal clear.

With its auto-iris function, Mitsubishi’s Diamond 3D home theater projector automatically sets the optimal aperture according to each scene, and its 120Hz refresh rate produces ultra-smooth transitions and amazing and life-like images. An independent management function allows adjustment to color characteristics such as hue, intensity and brightness individually (red, green, cyan, magenta and yellow), without affecting the other colors..

With a wide range of powered lens shift (100% vertical and 45% horizontal), this new Mitsubishi Diamond 3D projector is easy to install, even in a complicated room configuration. In some cases there may not be a need to turn the projector upside down in a ceiling mount, and its 1.8x powered-zoom range also gives installers additional installation flexibility.

At only 19dBa, this Diamond 3D projector is extremely quiet, so viewers can easily hear the movie, even in whisper-soft scenes, instead of an annoying projector hum. Two HDMI™ version 1.4 inputs support 3D signals, as well as provide easy set-up options for multiple video inputs, and its RS232 support offers plug-and-play connectivity with third-party remote operations.

Mitsubishi’s new Diamond 3D projector also offers low cost of ownership with an estimated 4000-hour lamp life* in low conservation mode. It also has a convenient and simple rear-access lamp design for easy lamp exchanges and a one-year limited warranty on the lamp, one of the best lamp warranties in the industry.

“3D is a large screen, immersive experience, and we’re proud to showcase our new 3D Diamond Projector at this year’s CEDIA,” said James Chan, senior director, marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “We continue to bring the best projection technology with a broad range of products to our home theater partners.”

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Presentation Products Division
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, markets an extensive line of professional presentation, front-projection home entertainment, and rear-projection video wall cube display systems and digital signage monitors that are designed with DLP® or LCD technology. Products are sold through authorized distributors, resellers, retailers and system integrators throughout the United States and Mexico. For more information, call 888-307-0312 or visit http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com
Source Mitsubishi Press Release

 

[dfergie]

This thing is twice the size of the HC3800 & HC4000 models...

 

[jayn_j]

So, almost the size of the Epsons?

Wasn't Mitsubushi also releasing a monster 92" rear projector?

 

[dfergie]

Yeah I didn't get a shot of it as booth was packed... not sure on size. Don said the JVC FPTV blows this one away...

 

[jayn_j]

Yeah I didn't get a shot of it as booth was packed... not sure on size. Don said the JVC FPTV blows this one away...

Interesting, although it kind of depends on price/performance. It has been tough to beat the performance of either the Epson 8350 or the Mitsu 3800 at anywhere near their pricepoint. The JVCs have typically been several thousand higher.

 

[teachsac]

Based on the Sony. Did you get a price? heard about the same as the Sony 90.

S~

 

[dfergie]

Didn't get a price, but this booth is by the Dish booth & we are going back to it in a little while... plus I want to see the JVC myself... the HC9000 looks about like 3800/4000 other than size and the fact that the inputs are on the side.

 

[dfergie]

Blurry screencap showing size between the HC4000 & HC9000

 

[dfergie]

Better size screen cap (was carrying a big cam, used my Sony HD cam and was lucky to take any shots this day... )

 

[dfergie]

When I saw the demo was an undersea clip...

 

[TheForce]

The demo was running today on this Mits PJ.

So I walked into the room and put on the glasses and watched for a few seconds and quickly took them off. The PJ started to flutter like a stobe light, but only with the glasses on. The rep apologized and said they have known issues that have not yet been resolved that causes this. He promised that it would be fixed by next months planned initial shipping. The expected target price is to be $7000. It is indeed a heavy projector at 35 lbs. The major claim to fame for this model is the anamorphic panel they use which improves brightness for a given bulb size. I won't detail this now but if you don't understand how anamorphic panel works, then I go into some detail on it. All other projectors had to use something like a Panamorph lens to do the same. However this, he claimed is not possible for 3D. (Funny that JVC shows their X9 outfitted with a Panamorph but doesn't say it is for 3D. Could not find a rep who understood what the lens does ( technically) ).

So, unfortunately, I was not able to see a demo of the Mits. Not much else to say about it for now.

 

[dfergie]

A review is up (in French)
Test Mitsubishi HC9000

 

[TheForce]

Translating as best I can, here is what I gather from the review-
As the HC9000 uses the same chipset as the Sony VW90ES they make comparisons between the two. ( I have the Sony 90ES )

They claim the HC9000 is brighter than the Sony but lacks the smooth motion flow the Sony has. Both are 240Hz projectors but the Sony adds special motion flow control circuitry which adds to the fluid look of the motion. The Mitsubishi also has noticeable and objectionable edge sharpness enhancement compared to the Sony. If you shut off detail enhancement the image goes soft. The Sony does not suffer this issue.

Didn't say much about 3D other than the image was a bit brighter than the Sony and JVC. And that 240 Hz improves the fluidity as compared to a JVC X-3 which is 120 Hz.

Brightness of the image in 3D does not favor sequestering crosstalk which is more present than in the darker Sony.

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It seems this is a good low cost compromise for a bright SXRD design 240 Hz. A few minor issues bring the image quality down from the Sony SXRD benchmark projector but the article claims a brighter picture in 3D.

There was nothing stated on how the Sony was set up to compare. I know I can adjust my brightness levels of 3D at several settings, such as bulb wattage, iris, and fixed contrast and brightness adjustments plus color temperature of pure white. It's hard to judge from the article, especially since it was stated that with a higher brightness of image the crosstalk appears greater. Personally, I believe my Sony cross talk is more when I adjust my 3D brightness up as well. So, the issue of brightness difference seems relative at this point.

What's more interesting ( to explain the higher cost of the Sony) is the added motion circuitry to create a smoother fluid motion and the detail enhancement that can be added without the contour artifacting on hard edges.

The reviewer seems to place the MItsubishi between the Sony at the top and JVC X-3 at the bottom of overall evaluation.

In looking at the settings options, the Mitsubishi has a more polished look to it's menus than the Sony but both appear to offer identical options. Makes me wonder if Mitsubishi took most of the control design from a Sony plan but used their own GUI.

 

[dfergie]

AVScience has a review... pricey
Mitsubishi HC9000D Review | AV Science

 

[teachsac]

It is a really sweet projector. I almost traded in te JVC for the Mits.

S~

 

[dfergie]

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions' HC9000D 3D Front Projector Features Anamorphic Support, Reduced Price

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. has reduced the price of its successful flagship Diamond HC9000D front projector to $5995, and will be showcasing it along with its line of large-screen visual displays at the CEDIA Home Theater Show in Indianapolis, September 7-10, 2011 in Booth #5537. Mitsubishi Electric's new Diamond HC9000D 3D projector is packed with features that create crisp, vivid, engaging 3D images that can be displayed on 100-inch screens, creating a true theater experience.

The HC9000D is also the only 3D projector in its price range that supports anamorphic modes, so viewing original widescreen 2.35:1 aspect ratio films is easy and cost effective. With support for Anamorphic Lens Modes 1 and 2, users enjoy the optimum home theater viewing experience with every inch of the screen filled with the movie, instead of a letterboxed format.
"Our customers get a huge bang for their 3D home theater buck with our HC9000D front projector," said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. "Whether you're watching 2D or 3D, images literally appear to jump off the screen with realistic, true-to-life details."

The projector also boasts the latest frame rate conversion technology: motion vector analysis is applied to each movie frame for highly accurate alignment using the preceding and subsequent frames. This compensation function creates the optimal number of frames for the content, reducing distortion in all directions: vertically, laterally and diagonally. Fast movie sequences are smooth and clear.

"Our 3D frame rate conversion technology literally can add frames to a movie to create an ultra smooth and judder free viewing experience," said Kozuki.
Powered by an SXRD™ cutting-edge reflective liquid-crystal optical engine, Mitsubishi adds its own algorithms and processing technologies to create high-brightness, high-contrast (up to 150,000:1) images that are smooth and true to the original content.

A key element in projector performance is the lens, and Mitsubishi has incorporated extra-low dispersion glass into its six-piece, 17-cluster structure for higher functionality that minimizes chromatic aberration. The result is colors and details that are impeccably clear.
With its auto-iris function, Mitsubishi's Diamond HC9000D 3D home theater projector automatically sets the optimal aperture according to each scene, and its 120Hz refresh rate produces ultra-smooth transitions and amazing life-like images. An independent color management function allows adjustment to color characteristics such as hue, intensity and brightness individually (red, green, cyan, magenta and yellow), without affecting the other colors.

With a wide range of powered lens shift (100 percent vertical and 45 percent horizontal), this new Mitsubishi Diamond HC9000D 3D projector is easy to install, even in a complicated room configuration. In some cases, there may not be a need to turn the projector upside down in a ceiling mount, and its 1.8x powered-zoom range also gives installers additional installation flexibility.

At only 23dBa, this Diamond HC9000D 3D projector is extremely quiet, so viewers can easily hear the movie—even in whisper-soft scenes—instead of an annoying projector hum. Two HDMI™ version 1.4 inputs support 3D signals, as well as provide easy set-up options for multiple video inputs, and its RS232 support offers plug-and-play connectivity with third-party remote operations.

Mitsubishi's new Diamond HC9000D 3D projector also offers low cost of ownership with an estimated 4000-hour lamp life* in low conservation mode. It has a convenient and simple rear-access lamp design for easy lamp exchanges and a one-year limited warranty on the lamp, one of the best lamp warranties in the industry.
The projector is currently available though authorized Mitsubishi dealers and comes with Mitsubishi's two-year limited warranty on parts and labor plus a one-year limited warranty on the lamp.

"Mitsubishi Electric is known for reliable, super large screen display technology, and now we're building a great reputation for 3D home theater display products," said James Chan, vice president, marketing, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. "We continue to bring the best in front and rear projection using display technology to our home theater partners."


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, time lapse security recorders and DVRs.
For additional information about Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, visit http://www.mevsa.com. You may also connect with Mitsubishi on Facebook (Mitsubishi Displays | Facebook) and Twitter (Mitsubishi (MEVSA) (@MitsuDisplays) on Twitter).
*For an explanation of how this estimate was calculated, visit Projectors - DLP Projectors and LCD Projectors | Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. This estimate does not extend or otherwise modify the warranty for the lamp.
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SOURCE Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.
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