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Marantz VP-12S3L
High-Performance HD2+ DLP™ Video Projector
G
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R E G
O G E R S
Third-Generation
Technology Enhances
Picture Quality
The Marantz VP-12S3 is the company's
third-generation 720p single-chip DLP pro-
jector. It features new technology to increase
contrast, lower black levels, and automati-
cally calibrate its gray scale. There are
short throw (VP-12S3 - $12,500) and long
throw (VP-12S3L - $16,000) versions of the
projector to accommodate different room
sizes and placement requirements. A VP-
12S3L was provided for this review.
"I was particularly impressed by
the color accuracy and the bril-
liance of color detail on network
broadcasts and D-Theater movies"
Innovation
The VP-12S3 utilizes Texas Instruments'
HD2+ Digital Light Processing
7-segment 5x-speed color wheel, and custom
Minolta optics with a remote-controlled two-
position iris that dramatically improves the con-
trast ratio and black level, compared to previ-
ous generation HD2 DLP projectors. In addi-
tion, the 200-watt SHP projection lamp is now
DC powered to make it less prone to flicker.
The projector's most innovative new feature
is a unique gray scale auto-calibration system.
Each projector includes a color analyzer pod
that temporarily snaps over the lens like a
lens cap. The auto calibration system gen-
erates appropriate test patterns and reads
data from the color analyzer pod through a
cable that attaches to the rear panel RS-232
port. The projector also incorporates a color
correction filter (ORCA
™
) to remove excess
yellow from the light that passes through the
color wheel. A more neutral white light is
said to improve the color palette accuracy
and the green primary color in particular.
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Widescreen Review • Issue 84 • May 2004
Equipment
Review
Marantz VP-12S3L High-Performance HD2+ DLP
Specifications:
Texas Instruments HD2+ Digital Light Processing
Technology
High Definition 1280 x 720 DMD
Lamp: 200 W SHP DC Powered
Lens: f: 26.5 to 30.7 / F: 3.0 - F:5.0
™
technology, a
Contrast Ratio: > 3800:1
Light Output: > 700 ANSI LUMEN Typical
Brightness Uniformity: 90%
Long Life Lamp: (Average 2000 Hours)
Video Inputs
Composite Video:1 (RCA)
Y/C: 1 (S-Video)
Component: NTSC/ATSC 2 (3x RCA)
RGB/HD: 1 (VGA D-Sub 15)
DVI With HDCP: 1 (29 Digital Pin)
In/Outputs
RS232C: 1 (D-Sub 9)
RC-5: 2 (3.5 mm mini)
DC Trigger: 2 (3.5 mm mini)
Features
Lens Up/Down Shift
Adjustable Iris
Video Processing Using Faroudja
with DCDi
™
Enhancement
2-3 Pulldown Progressive Scan Film Detection
10-bit Digital Gamma Processing
Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Correction
™
6 Picture Modes: Theater, Standard, Dynamic,
User A, User B, User C
™
Semiconductor
5 Preset User Gammas
18 Picture Memories
4 Aspect Modes
5 Color Temperatures
Black Level Selection
Economy Lamp Mode
No Light Leakage (Double Sealed Cabinet
Structure)
Extremely Quiet (Noise Canceling Construction,
Sealed Color Wheel Motor)
Power Requirement AC 100-120 V / 220-240 V,
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: < 300 W
Dimensions (WDH In Inches): 15 15/16 x 18 9/16
x 5 3/16 (excluding feet)
Weight (In Pounds): 26.1
Price: VP-12S3 $12,500 (short throw lens)
VP-12S3L $16,000 (long throw lens)
Manufactured In Japan For:
®
Processing
™
Video Projector
Marantz America, Inc.
1100 Maplewood Drive
Itasca, Illinois 60143
Tel: 630 741 0300
www.marantz.com
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Summary of Contents for Marantz VP-12S3L
- Page 1 There are short throw (VP-12S3 - $12,500) and long throw (VP-12S3L - $16,000) versions of the projector to accommodate different room sizes and placement requirements. A VP- 12S3L was provided for this review.
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Page 2: On-Screen Menus
Power, and Standby indicators. The maxi- selects a 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE black level for or YCbCr signals. The latter can be set for mum lamp life is 2,000 hours, but Marantz analog input signals, and RGB-video or standard or high-definition color decoding. - Page 3 Equipment Review Auto Adjust determines the Size, Position and respectively) from 10-60 IRE and then fall the center of a 16:9 screen with black side- Phase settings automatically for analog RGB off at higher signal levels. The ‘C’, ‘D,’ and bars.
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Page 4: Color Accuracy
“ANSI” contrast ratio measurement in each Edge and Detail enhancement. The mode, and reserve the High Lamp mode for projector review. The VP-12S3L measured Chrominance submenu includes additional use during the latter part of the lamp’s life. 604:1. The only other HD2+ DLP projector... - Page 5 Equipment Review To Home Theater indicates a delay in the an issue in the analog 480p YPbPr signal are apparently filtered and produce no visi- blue channel. But the latter could also be a path, because 480p RGB signals looked ble lines in the top two bursts of the result of shortening the leading edge transi- very good.
- Page 6 But test patterns Jupiter in 2001: A Space Odyssey. However, The DCDi processing uses directional revealed that the VP-12S3L maintains sharply I wanted a higher, more conventional interpolation to reduce jaggies along edges. focused lines with virtually no color fringing...
- Page 7 It may also be necessary to excellent scaling, and a superior Minolta use the analog YPbPr input if the movie The Marantz VP-12S3L is a third-genera- long throw lens produce pristine image clar- contains extremely saturated red colors, tion 720p DLP projector.