The Mitsubishi HC900 DLP™ projector features at a glance

BrilliantColor™ Technology
With the advanced colour processing method of BrilliantColor™,
you will see truer images with higher brightness and vibrant colour
for a stunning and more realistic picture.

TrueVision™ Image Processing
When it comes to optimal video performance, TrueVision™
Image Processing offers simply the best picture with unbelievable
clarity and video fidelity.

TrueVision™ Image Processing with Film Mode
Optimal image de-interlacing for film-like motion video
performance for a truly cinematic experience.

TrueVision™ Image Processing with Noise Reduction
Built-in filters practically eliminate any image "noise"
resulting in crystal-clear video.

TrueVision™ Image Processing with Edge-Adaptive Interpolation
High performance video enhancement ensures that lines and
edges are smooth regardless of their position on the screen.

The New DDP3020 Data Processor
TheDDP3020 supports integrated 10-bit digital gamma correction and
I/P conversions (which is 4x's the gradation of conventional 8-bit modes)
producing smoother flesh tones and overall flowing images.

High-Speed LVDS (low-voltage differential signals)
Equipped with high-speed memory (RLDRAM) increases data transmission
efficiency and high-speed LVDS drive to produce a high caliber gradation
for a clean and clear image.

Resolution Support
Includes a new 0.65-type WXGA DLP device compatible with three
resolution modes: 1280x720 (HD), Real XGA 1024x768, and WXGA
1280x768 (15:9). Resolution levels may also be changed, depending
on the software and hardware.

10-bit I/P Conversion
Mounted with a 10-bit processing circuit, annoying screen jaggies are
eliminated and overall noise is reduced for a smoother looking picture.

Hush 25dBA noise level
With a low 25dBA (low mode) noise level, you will be able to sit back,
relax and enjoy your home theater picture, instead of listening to it.

Automated Screen Trigger support
With Screen Trigger support, you will be able to control your screen
with the touch of your finger by linking the HC3000 power source
with your motorized screen.

Center Lens and Ventilation
With its centrally located lens and front ventilation design, picture
alignment is simple and heat discharge will be pushed away from
viewers sitting next to or behind the HC3000 for a pleasurable
viewing experience.

Lamp Life of up to 3000 hours
With its optimal light source design and proprietary light timing
technologies, the HC3000 can offer an extended lamp life of up
to 3000 hours.

Contrast Ratio of 4000:1
The combination of the newly developed DDP3020 panel driver
with an all-glass lens, combine to generate a high 4000:1 contrast
ratio between dark and light images for an overall striking picture.

User Gamma Correction
The HC3000 includes support for Sports, Video, Cinema and User
Gamma modes. It also supports scalable color temperatures for
subtle picture adjustments to satisfy a user specific viewing needs.

Multi-Level Motorized Lens Iris Control
Supports 2-level remote control lens iris aperture switching for
optical contrast adjustments.

High Definition HDMI support
Includes high definition HDMI signal support with DVD players
and other digital equipment for a true high definition viewing
experience.

Mitsubishi HC3000 vs.	Infocus Play Big IN76
Model: HC3000 1280 x 768 (720P AND WXGA) 1000 ANSI Light output 4000-1 CR DarkChip2™ DLP + Latest DDP3020 chip featuring BrilliantColor™ 6 Segment colour wheel Made in Japan RRP $3999	Model: IN76 1280 x720 1000 ANSI Light output 3000-1 CR DarkChip2™ DLP 6 Segment colour wheel Made in China and/or Malaysia (Depends on model..) RRP $5999

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DLP™ Technology Splashes New Colors into Display World

New BrilliantColor™ technology brings truer, more vibrant colors to video and image viewing

Las Vegas, NV, June 8, 2005: Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) at InfoComm today announced its BrilliantColor™ technology, a color-processing enhancement that builds upon DLP™ technology’s existent rich color offering by increasing color depth in DLP projectors with up to 6-color processing. The move beyond 3-color processing is a step that enables DLP customers to deliver an even more powerful image and video viewing experience.

BrilliantColor™ for DLP technology utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher picture brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors. Enabling a greater than 50% brightness increase in mid tone images, common in video and natural scenes, BrilliantColor™ will be available in both business and home entertainment projectors with SVGA, XGA, 720p, WXGA, and SXGA+ resolution.

Through greater flexibility in color processing, customers can expand beyond the red, green, and blue color palette and include yellow, magenta and cyan, which allow for more realistic and lifelike color reproduction.

Enabled by the new DDP3020 Imaging ASIC, BrilliantColor™ technology was designed with TI customers in mind, allowing increased differentiation for manufacturers to drive new levels of innovation. Additional system enhancements enabled by DDP3020 include embedded 2-D keystone correction, and picture-in-picture capabilities.

“We are focused on driving new innovations that deliver better products to our customers, and ultimately even better pictures to consumers,” said Lars Yoder, Business Manager, TI DLP Front Projection Products. “DLP is the preferred technology in the high-end home theater space because of the rich colors and high picture quality it delivers. With BrilliantColor technology, we can bring more vibrant colors into the business and education spaces as well.”

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is the first customer to announce products with BrilliantColor™ technology, with 4 new projectors announced here at InfoComm, one of which will be on display at its booth #1404. TI expects other customers to launch products with DLP BrilliantColor™ technology in 2005.

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Australian PC World
Recommends
May 2006

"..The Mitsubishi HC300U is the best value 720P DLP Home Cinema projector around, 1024 gray scale kills most others 256, plus the colours are plasma like.."

"..It's not for people that want to mount it 6M away from a 100 inch screen (*which cuts the effective lumens) or in a corner but if you can find a spot on your roof say 4M from the centre of your 100 inch screen you won't be disappointed especially if you consider the savings over a similar specification Infocus model.."

"..HCC is still testing the HC3000U when complete we'll publish a full review however from what we've seen so far you'll still want one!.."

For every meter you move a projector from the screen you loose around 20% brightness.
Brightness is the inverse of distance so double the distance and you half the brightness.

For every inch you increase the screen size you loose some brightness too, if you increase
the size by 20% you decrease the brightness by the same percentage.

Increasing the distance from 4m to 6m looses 50%
Increasing the screen size from 100 to 120 inch sacrifices another 20%

This is why we recommend mounting any projector as close as possible
and we've found 4m is a good starting point..

HCC - April 2006

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"..The HC3000 is an excellent HD video projector for anyone whose desires aren't reined in by their bank account - the lowest price we could find for this product, even after a good deal of shopping around ..was.. (Prices in US $'s) more than the best tri-LCDs currently available, or around the price of a rather good DVD player or home theater sound system . So if you can afford it, go for it. If not, look to the competition, which compares quite favorably in terms of price/performance ratio.."

" Mitsubishi HC3000 incidentally, is an excellent alternative for those of you who are sold on DLP. The only problems are its lack of a lens shift function and less powerful zoom, which make installation of the HC3000 more demanding.."

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Specifications:
  

Display technology
DDP3020 DLP TrueVision™ Integrated Circuit with Dark Chip 2 featuring
BrilliantColor™ Technology
PC input terminals
PC : Mini D-sub 15pin x 1

HDMI x 1

RCA x 1, S-Video x 1

Resolution
1280 x 768 (Total 983,040 pixels), HD720p
Video input terminals

Component x 1

Brightness
1000 ANSI lumens
Output terminals
12V Trigger Out; Stereo mini-jack (3.5mm) x 1

Communication terminals
RS-232C (8pin) x 1 (Direct Command is available), USB (Service use only)

Contrast
4000:1 (on / off)
Power consumption
280W / 2.9A

Picture size
40” ~ 275" (100" = 3.6m)
Fan noise
25 dBA ( lamp mode low)

Source lamp
200W (Shut Off Time 2000 Hrs) with Low Mode (160W: Shut Off Time 3000 Hrs) ¥
Dimensions (WxHxD)
310 x 100 x 245 mm (excluding stand)

Computer compatibility
640 x 480 ~ 1024 x 576 (Compressed 1280 x 1024), Sync on green available
Weight
3.0 kg

Video compatibility
NTSC / NTSC 4.43 / PAL (including PAL-M, N / SECAM / PAL-60)

Component Video; 480i/p (525i/p), 576i/p, 720p, 1080i (1125i 60Hz), 1080i(1125i 50Hz)

SCART (RGB +1V sync)
Power supply
AC100 ~ 120V / 220-240V / ±10%, 50/60Hz

Warranty: 2 years RTB projector - Lamp 90 days or 500 hours.
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