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Specifications subject to change without notice   DP V2.0 04/2011  ©2011 Digital Projection, Inc.
™DLP, Digital Light Processing and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc.

LIGHTNING 3D Pro Series II

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P E R F O R M A N C E   S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Brightness (±10%)

38-1080p 3D:  20,000 ANSI Lumens

45-1080p 3D:  30,000 ANSI Lumens

38-1080p 3D Ultra Contrast:  10,000 ANSI Lumens

Contrast Ratio (±10%)

38 & 45-1080p 3D:  2000:1

38-1080p 3D Ultra Contrast:  4000:1

Display Type

3 x .95” Dark Chip 1080p DMD™ with  

Fast Transit Pixels for smooth  

greyscale and improved contrast

DMD Specification

1920 x 1080 pixels native, 12˚ tilt angle

Fill Factor

90%

Sealed Optics at DMD™ Interface

Protects DMD’s™ from optical contamination

Source Compatibility

•  Composite, s-video, and color difference    

  video standards 

•  RGB graphics standards up to 1920 x 1080 

•  DVI standards with HDCP compliance

•  High definition RGB and color difference    

 standards

•  High definition / standard definition serial     

  digital formats (SD/HD-SDI)

•  High bandwidth - Dual DVI, and Dual-Twin DVI

Video Processing

•  Enhanced 7 point color correction

•  Dual Flash Processing™ increases 60 Hz inputs to 

  120 Hz displayed output

• FastFrame™ Motion Blur Reduction

•  Class leading Video de-interlacing/processing of  

  SD and HD sources using auto 3:2 and 2:2 

  extraction, ruggedized for editing discontinuities

•  Pixel-based motion adaptive interpolation

•  User selectable preset, parametric 

  de-gamma and user downloadable de-gamma

•  Frame Delay: as low as 1 frame, source dependant

•  Auto mode selection - plug and play setup

High Bandwidth Input

• 3D capable 

• Pixel Mapped - with low latency

• FastFrame™ Motion Blur Reduction 

• 120 Hz with no frame doubling 

Digital Projection International (DPI), Texas Instruments’ first DLP™ partner and the original inno-
vator of the 3-chip DLP™ projector, proudly introduces the LIGHTNING 1080p 3D family.

Each new LIGHTNING 3D model employs the latest in dark chip, 3-chip DLP™ technology, 
and include DPI’s exceptional RapidRig™ staging and stacking hardware with integrated 
pitch, roll and yaw adjustments. When considered along with their 10,000 - 30,000 ANSI 
lumen brightness and contrast performance up to 4000:1, the LIGHTNING 3D models are 
the perfect imaging solutions for the most demanding large screen immersive applica-
tions, including: military simulation, scientific visualization, medical, chemical and geologi-
cal research, product engineering, commercial cinema and theme park attractions. 

In addition to the active 3D capability, the LIGHTNING 3D models also include DP’s new 
FastFrame™ technology, a revolutionary combination of hardware and firmware that vastly 
reduces the artifacts and image blur typically associated with rapidly moving displayed 
content. The benefits of FastFrame™ are especially important for simulation environments 
such as commercial and military flight training, and other applications where maintaining 
the visual integrity of high-speed imagery is vital.

The LIGHTNING 1080p 3D projectors also incorporate DPI’s Hyper-Cooled lamp module, 
one of our CoolTek™ innovations.  Engineered with a proprietary, directional-flow reflector 
mask and radial heat exchanger, the Hyper-Cooled module dramatically improves projec-
tor thermal characteristics and extends reflector life and lumen maintenance.  In turn, these 
operating benefits provide a significant reduction to the long-term cost of ownership, while 
also enhancing component reliability.  

Other key benefits of the LIGHTNING 1080p 3D products include:
•  High Bandwidth input >120Hz active stereoscopic DVI with no need for frame 
  doubling.  This capability extends the dynamic range up to 16 bit for improved
  contrast and color gamut. Both single-pipe and dual-pipe 3D sources are supported.
•  Dual Flash Processing™(DFP) – Supports users wishing to distribute 3D content via  
  more traditional, 60 Hz formats with the option to frame-double their sources within
  the projector, via DFP.  When this option is selected, the input signal, having been  
  processed and if necessary re-sized to map to the native resolution of the projector,  
  will also be frame-doubled to 120 Hz, and the doubled frames interleaved.  This
  produces imagery with the low flicker characteristics of a native 120 Hz source,
  but without the infrastructure costs associated with distributing and switching
  ultra-high bandwidth signals. 
•  Projector electronics which provide an interface to drive an infrared transmitter to  
  synchronize switching glasses with active displayed frames.  The user can elect
  either to pass through an external synch pulse, or to use the reference generated  
  internally by the projector.  Adjustments are provided to accommodate the phase
  and dead time characteristics of different switching glasses.
•  FastFrame™ technology, a revolutionary combination of hardware and firmware
  that provides user adjustments to vastly reduce the artifacts and image blur typically  
  associated with rapidly moving display content.  
•  DP’s NextGen electronics with class leading video de-interlacing. SD and HD
  sources are processed using auto 3:2 and 2:2 extraction.   
•  Minimal video delay from input to screen - as low as 1 frame, depending on source.
•  High bandwidth DVI inputs offer Single, Twin, Dual & Dual Twin DVI connectivity.
•  ColorMax calibration capabilities, including enhanced seven-point color correction
  for broader color space and accurate color alignment.
•  DP’s CoolTek™ engineering, which delivers the highest lumen performance with the  
  lowest thermal (BTU) and noise level (dB) output.

• MultiBlend™  –  an  advanced  soft-edge  capability  for  seamlessly  meshing  arrays  of  
 projectors to create displays with ultra-high resolution or unusual aspect ratios.
• Intelligent Lens Mount (ILM) - provides the ability for the user to program up to 10 
distinct  presets  for  lens  zoom,  focus  and  shift.  The  ILM  presets  can  be  assigned  and 
automatically recalled, by source and input.

LIGHTNING 1080p 3D Pro Series II projectors - ultra-powerful display systems for major 
3D events and Immersive large screen applications - bringing the precision of Digital 
Projection to every venue.

3D Sync

Sync In - External lock

Sync Out - Shutter glass control 

 

Network Connection

LAN via RJ 45, Wireless 802.11b,

full protocol feature set

Lamp Type

Proprietary xenon arc, bubble. Hyper-cooled 

lamp module with directional-flow reflector mask 

and radial heat exchanger.  Digital Hour meter.

Lamp Life (typical)

1

38-1080p 3D: 500 hours

 45-1080p 3D and 3D Ultra Contrast: 750 hours 

Lens Mount

Zoom Lenses: Motorized horizontal and vertical 

lens shift, zoom and focus

Fixed Lenses: Manual focus

Lens Shift (maximum)

Fixed 1.12 and Zoom Lenses:

    • Vert: +0.7, -0.5 frame; Hor: ±0.1875 frame

0.67 Fixed lens: 

    • Vert: ±0.1 frame; Hor: ±0.1 frame

Lens Options

0.67 

:1  fixed 

1.87-2.56  :1 zoom

1.12 

:1  fixed 

2.56-4.16  :1 zoom

1.16- 1.49 :1 zoom 

4.16-6.96  :1 zoom

1.39-1.87  :1 zoom 

6.16-10.49  :1 zoom

• 1.12:1 Lenses include manual aperture

•  High-contrast lenses available for 0.67:1 

   and all zoom lenses

Mechanical Mounting

•  Front or rear table;  Front or rear ceiling 

   (ceiling mount optional)

•  Rugged, staging tolerant chassis with

   integrated handles

•  Optional RapidRig™ frame with        integrated

   pitch, roll and yaw adjustments

Orientation

360˚  front to back

±15˚  left to right

Weight (chassis only)

249 lbs (113 kg)

I N P U T   C A P A B I L I T I E S

Type

Composite
S-Video
Component

Interlaced/Std def Y, Cr/Pr, Cb/Pb, S
Graphics

Progressive RGB/Progressive Interlaced Hi def 

Y, Cr/Pr, Cb/PB 
RGBHV (Progressive)
Digital RGB   
Serial Digital 

SD/HD-SDI (SMPTE 259M/292M) 
DVI - High bandwidth

Dual - main

Dual - sub

*The main & sub dual DVI inputs can be used in  

parallel to support dual-pipe 3D connectivity 

Connector

BNC
4-pin mini DIN

BNCx4

BNCx5
D sub (15-pin)
DVI

BNC

DVI
DVI

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