Marantz VP-12S3 Specifications download pdf

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.

Innovation

The VP-12S3 utilizes Texas Instruments’

HD2+ Digital Light Processing

™

technology, a

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.

“I was particularly impressed by

the color accuracy and the bril-

liance of color detail on network

broadcasts and D-Theater movies”

Marantz VP-12S3L

High-Performance HD2+ DLP™ Video Projector

Equipment

Review

REG R OGERS

Texas Instruments HD2+ Digital Light Processing

™

Technology

High Definition 1280 x 720 DMD

™

Semiconductor

Lamp: 200 W SHP DC Powered

Lens: f: 26.5 to 30.7 / F: 3.0 - F:5.0

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

Processing

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

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:

Marantz America, Inc.

1100 Maplewood Drive

Itasca, Illinois 60143

Tel: 630 741 0300

www.marantz.com

Marantz VP-12S3L High-Performance HD2+ DLP

™

Video Projector

Specifications:

Widescreen Review • Issue 84 • May 2004

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Marantz VP-12S3L

Third-GenerationTechnology EnhancesPicture QualityThe Marantz VP-12S3 is the company’sthird-generation 720p single-chip DLP pro-jector. It features ne

Page 2 - On-Screen Menus

AppearanceThe projector has a light gray case witha sparkly metal-flake finish. A somewhatdarker bezel surrounds the larger than nor-mal lens assembly

Page 3 - Equipment

Auto Adjust determines the Size, Position andPhase settings automatically for analog RGBsignals. The Config submenu includes AutoPower Off, OSD Positi

Page 4 - Edge And Detail

contrast ratio, and color accuracy. Measure-ments were made after adjusting for themaximum calibrated light output (Contrastcontrol) with a peak-white

Page 5 - Deinterlacing

To Home Theater indicates a delay in theblue channel. But the latter could also be aresult of shortening the leading edge transi-tions. In any event,

Page 6 - DVD Movies

Marantz VP-12S3Gray Scale Tracking 720pIRE Auto Manual Auto Manual°K °K dE dE10 7408 6702 17 420 6868 6451 5 230 6608 6532 6 240 6608 6532 6 250 6601

Page 7

the DVI input, can improve the apparentpicture definition if used judiciously.However, it is crucial to use a DVD playerthat has minimal edge outlinin

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