Introduction; About The D-Ila1080Mf1 - Meridian D-ILA1080MF1 User Manual

Introduction

This guide provides full information about unpacking the D-ILA1080MF1 Digital Video Projector
and connecting it to the other equipment in your system. It also explains how to operate it to get
superb results with your video sources and display devices.
About the D-ILA1080MF1
The D-ILA1080MF1 Digital Projector takes high performance theatre to a new level,
utilising three 1920x1080 DILA-based display chips. With a native resolution equal to
full-bandwidth High Definition, all the beauty and drama of the original source can be
reproduced with stunning accuracy.
D-ILA technology gives a cinema quality picture
The D-ILA1080MF1 Digital Projector uses D-ILA (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier)
technology based on a reliable, precision mirror reflective system with no moving parts to
produce the full-spec 1080p High Definition resolution. The D-ILA1080MF1 uses three D-
ILA integrated circuits, each with a native 1920 x 1080 resolution, to produce clear, natural
images without the flicker or 'strobed rainbow' artefacts found in some other projectors.
There is also no visible grid of pixels or 'screen door effect' with D-ILA, so the results are as
close as possible to cinema quality.
Professional-standard greyscale reproduction
Analogue Gradation technology produces highly accurate shades with low noise,
particularly in darker areas with less than 20% brightness. The quality of greyscale
reproduction is further enhanced by a constant, high 2500:1 contrast ratio that ensures
high-precision, high-quality pictures even when the on-screen image is dark. In addition,
D-ILA technology reproduces blacks that are truly black, and there is impressively accurate
rendering of shadow detail.
Superior colour performance
The optical engine produces rich, natural colours with smooth gradations and low noise.
White field uniformity is tuned to near perfect, providing optimal cinema-style reproduction
consistently from projector to projector. D-ILA also offers a uniform response, irrespective of
brightness, displaying a wide range of intermediate tones.
D65 colour temperature
Reference standard D65 colour temperature ensures accurate colour reproduction of video
and film originated programming. D65 performance and dynamic range is adjusted by an
illumination system with RGB-optimised f-numbers. The colour gamut of D-ILA is greater
than that of any current television standard, ensuring accurate reproduction of virtually any
programme material.
Flexible installation
To accommodate the widest variety of theatre sizes and configurations, two models are
available, Normal Throw and Short Throw, each offering a different range of lens throw
distances. The Normal Throw version features a 1.9x power zoom lens (2.0:1 to 3.8:1),
while the Short Throw version (1080MF1-S) incorporates a 1.4x power zoom lens (1.5:1
to 2.1:1). Precision high-resolution all-glass lenses with motorised zoom and focus make
installation a snap, while installation flexibility is further enhanced by lens shift capability
of up to 60%. This allows the light path to be easily adjusted according to the installation
position.
Low fan noise design
The cooling system's airflow design provides optimum cooling while keeping the noise level
down to a near-silent 27 dB. Thanks to this low fan noise design, subtle sounds in quiet
scenes on-screen are not overwhelmed by ambient noise.
Cost-effective high-pressure Mercury Lamp
To keep running costs down, the MF1 projector uses a low-cost, long-life 200 W ultra high-
pressure mercury lamp. The lamp can be easily replaced without de-mounting the projector,
and only needs replacement every 2000 hours.

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