14 DAY TRIAL // Typically, in order to deliver very good quality images in diverse lighting conditions, large-venue projectors have to provide a very high brightness level, and that's exactly the case with the latest such product from Sanyo, the PLC-HF15000L, that can attain an impressive 15,000 ANSI Lumens that is unmatched by other projectors in its class, according to the manufacturer.
As Sanyo informs us, the PLC-HF15000L utilizes SANYO's exclusive QuaDrive technology to produce superior color accuracy with a very wide color gamut, providing Real 2K digital cinema performance that exceeds Full HD requirements at 2048 x 1080 resolution.
The QuaDrive engine advances beyond conventional 3 LCD systems by adding a yellow color control device to the existing red, green and blue elements, the additional control of the amount of yellow light in the image increasing color purity and accuracy, producing a wider color gamut and enabling higher brightness levels.
A new long-life inorganic 2K LCD panel enables the PLC-HF15000L to achieve resolution greater than Full HD in a 17:9 aspect ratio, and by housing four high output 380 W lamps and using unique cooling technology, the projector achieves a record brightness of 15,000 lumens in a high-efficiency, energy-saving design.
Moreover, the PLC-HF15000L is equipped with a "Hot Operation Lamp Exchange System" that allows individual lamps to be replaced without turning the projector off, giving operators a smooth, simple way to replace a failed bulb and continue presentations without interruption.
To allow use in a very wide range of venues, eleven lens options are available in a variety of focal lengths to accommodate any projector to screen distance.
A power zoom with focus control can be remotely operated, as can a motorized lens shift that operates both horizontally and vertically for maximum installation flexibility with sacrificing image fidelity.
SANYO's Active Maintenance Cleaner (AMC) system is the most advanced yet, protecting critical components for 12,000 hours before a filter change is required.
By using an intake air volume monitoring system that determines the current effectiveness of the filter, AMC will clean the filter surface automatically based on a time requirement or by using its automatic clog detection capabilities to provide a clean optical surface.
Built-in LAN networking facilitates control of the projector or a group of projectors through CAT5 network cabling and, for presentation applications where necessary, a mechanical shutter system allows operators to instantly shut off light transmission.
Input options include HDMI 1.3; DVI-D; D-sub 15 pin RGB; BNC for RGBHV and CV/Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr; and S-Video, with optional boards available for HD/SD-SDI and Dual Link SDI.
Designed for the mid to large venue presentation, staging and digital signage markets, the PLC-HF15000L (lens sold separately) is scheduled for release in December 2010, with an MSRP of $44,995, which is by no means a small price, but it's not that bad, either, given the impressive feature this thing can provide.