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FEATURES
- High Picture Quality Technology -
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DLP
TM
technology to deliver the highest
contrast ratio (3800:1) in the industry
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Incorporates the latest DMD
TM
element -- HD2+ (1280 x
720 pixel, 16:9 wide panel). Using an optimized system
for movie viewing with specially designed image circuits
and optical parts, the VP-12S3/VP-12S3L bring high color
reproduction with the pitch black of movie films that
reproduces images in rich tones and crisp black.
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Built-in image processing IC by Faroudja
to project high quality video images
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Images are sharply detailed, smooth and high quality
owing to a powerful 3-chip set that builds into a dedicated
processor an image processing IC featuring Faroudja’s
proud “DCDi
TM
” high quality contouring technology, “high
performance adaptive IP conversion” and “2-3 pull-down
capabilities”.
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Optical unit that very accurately projects
the entire image in high quality viewing
format
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Incorporates a Minolta optical system custom-made for
Marantz projectors featuring a 13-section 14-lens system
that uses anomalous dispersion glass to minimize color
aberration. Images come out sharply focused.
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O.R.C.A. (Optically Reproducing Color Accurately) filter
that greatly improves color purity.
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New developed 7-segment color wheel that builds an ND
filter into a large 98 mm 3-primary color wheel for theater
projection.
- Wide Array of Features -
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Automatic color temperature adjustment
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Using the included color temperature sensor, the VP-
12S3/VP-12S3L automatically adjust color temperature
after lamp changes or as lighting changes over time.
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Image quality adjustment capabilities for
making images as one prefers
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4 images modes to select as demanded by the listening
/viewing environment and image source (Theater,
Standard, Dynamic, User)
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5 new built-in preset gammas
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Fine-adjustment menus that allow the user to adjust images
as they like
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18 user menus for saving adjusted images
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Color temperature setting (5250K, 5800K, 6500K, 7500K,
9300K)
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Black level adjustment (0 IRE, 7.5 IRE, EXPAND, NORMAL
[For DVI-D input])
- Create a Comfortable Home Theater
Environment -
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Versatile input support including high-
vision satellite broadcast
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Supports input of NTSC, PAL, SECAM and satellite
broadcasts (480i, 480p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i).
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Rich array of input jacks including HDCP supporting DVI-
D digital input jack and dual system component jacks
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Easy to install and operate
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1.2x zoom lens
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Lens shift feature for vertically positioning the projection
point
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Digital correction of horizontal-vertical keystone distortion
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Projection modes for functional, hanging and rear projection
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Height adjustment function
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Light-up luminous remote control
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Light-up I/O jacks for easy connections and setup in dark
environments
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Equipped with RS-232C port and 12V trigger terminal for
custom installation
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Marantz system bus port
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Designed for silence and safety
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Low operating noise thanks to a die-cast silent duct,
hermetically sealed color wheel motor and fan speed control
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Highly rigid die-cast chassis to minimize radiating noise
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2000 hr long-life 200W SHP lamp with double-shielded
safety structure
–
DLP, Digital Micromirror Device
and
DMD
are trademarks
of Texas Instruments.
–
“DCDi”
is a trademark of Faroudja. Faroudja is a wing of
Genesis Microchip Inc.
– All trademarked product names mentioned in this manual
are the property of their respective companies.
– The
DVI
logo is a trademark of the DDWG (Digital Display
Working Group).
