BenQ’s New MP Short-Throw Series Projectors Deliver Bigger Pictures in Shorter Distances

July 3, 2008

Source: BenQ

Short-throw projectors solve the obvious problem of delivering big-screen viewing in cramped quarters where wall-to-wall distances are short. However, BenQ’s short-throw projectors not only solve space concerns, but bring a whole new novel approach to projection possibilities for home, school, business, public and commercial use.

For home entertainment and gaming, the MP512 ST lets the family move freely about without interfering with the image being displayed, a benefit that is especially evident when watching movies or playing interactive gaming systems such as Nintendo’s Wii. Able to display a 55” image size from a short 3.3-foot range, the MP512 ST placed in front of the gamer allows users playing Wii Sports to make unrestricted movements swinging, batting, or bowling without getting in the way of the projector. For movie-watching, the short-throw distance – which is half that of conventional projectors – ensures no one getting up will disrupt the movie. Two integrated 5-watt speakers, comprehensive connectivity including future-proof HDMI (HDCP), 2200 ANSI lumens and 2200:1 contrast ratio all make the MP512 ST the perfect home entertainment companion for movies, Sony® PlayStation3®, Microsoft® Xbox 360® and more. The stylish and sleek snow-white design compliments any home décor.

Also able to project a 55” image from just 3.3 feet away (or a 27.5” image from just 20” away), the MP522 ST opens more usable space in small classrooms and meeting rooms. Viewers and presenters are able to move freely in the space behind the projector without crossing the projection path, an especially convenient feature for fidgety students. Standing behind the projector also prevents the presenter’s shadow from being cast on the screen and eliminates the health risks of the bright lamp shining into the presenter’s eyes. A practical 5W speaker and exceptional value fit the bill for SMB, SOHO and education, while its award-winning design makes an impressive statement in professional corporate settings.

For public display, hospitality and education, the Short-Throw MP771 is an excellent solution that helps create more energy, spontaneity and movement not only in small classrooms, but in any crowded venue. In a store, at the museum, or in a lecture hall, the audience can move freely without disrupting the display and the ambiance. Ultra short-throw capability means the MP771 can display an incredible 74” image from just 3.3 feet while 3000 lumens, a high 2000:1 contrast ratio and leading-edge UNISHAPE® technology ensure bold, rich images even in high ambient light conditions. Customized to the MP771, the UNISHAPE lamp driver enables the projector lamp to dynamically synchronize with the digital mirror device and color wheel for amplified brightness (up to 40%) and higher contrast levels, less artifacts and more colors, and the ability to easily change color temperature without compromising brightness. Even in dark scenes, viewers will enjoy up to 43% more colors. Ultra short-throw, low maintenance, proven reliability and a superb cost/performance ratio distinguish the MP771.

Short On Distance, Long on Features
The MP Short-Throw Series is characterized by a long list of thoughtful features that make short-throw projection brilliant and convenient. Common among all three models is Texas Instruments’® Digital Light Processing® (DLP) technology for sharper fine details, easy-to-read text and consistent, never-fade colors. Plus, color is optimized by an advanced 6-segment Golden Ratio color wheel and BrilliantColor™ technology, which boosts brightness by up to 50% and drastically amplifies mid-tone hues. Users can further fine-tune colors with BenQ’s 3D Color Management – an exclusive advancement for independent adjustment of hue, saturation and boldness of all color wheel tones (red, green, blue, cyan, white and yellow) without colors compromising each other.

Corporate, commercial and classroom users will appreciate a wealth of convenience features including: Presentation Timer, Quick Auto Search (the industry’s fastest source detection), 30-Second Quick Cooling, Panel Key Lock, Security Password and On-Screen FAQ. Wall Color Correction, Blackboard Mode and 11 preset picture modes facilitate color and image optimization. The MP512 ST/522 ST additionally feature Closed Captioning.

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