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Reviews of top-selling
Sharp video projectors: Sharp DT-200 DLP Home Theater Projector,
and the Notevision PG-A20X LCD Projector.
The
Sharp video projectors reviewed here make use of different imaging
technologies - a DLP chip from Texas is used on the SVGA model while the
selected XGA model makes use of three relatively large 0.79" TFT LCDs.
Sharp is a leading
manufacturer in the imaging technology field characterized by design
innovation, reliability, and easy of use.
Sharp's award winning front
projection technology is available both for the boardroom market
as well as for home entertainment use.
In particular, Sharp's feature-rich home
theater video projectors are capable of delivering exceptional projected image
quality at a price that is well within reach of many home entertainment
budgets.
The
reviewed Sharp
video projectors under this section include the Sharp DT-200 Home Theater TV Projector
- an SVGA DLP projector designed specifically with the home theater in mind,
and the
Sharp Notevision PG-A20X LCD Video Projector - a compact, yet high
brightness LCD projector more suited for business applications.
The Sharp Video Projectors
presented here were reviewed by Practical Home Theater Guide in early 2004.
These video projectors have now been discontinued and are only available as
'used' or 'refurbished'.
To access the full range of Sharp video projectors presently available
online for both business and home theater use, please check out the following link:
Sharp Video Projectors
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Sharp DT-200 Home Theater TV Projector |
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Featuring DLP technology from Texas, the
DT-200 is one of the first Sharp video projectors aimed at the home theater
user.
Ideal for consumers who
are new to home theater products, the Sharp DT-200 home theater projector is
portable, compact, and comes loaded with high-quality features.
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This unit weighs just over seven and a half pounds
- so
it can be easily moved around the house if necessary or during set-up in a
dedicated home theater.
The DT-200 delivers high
contrast images (the Sharp DT-200 has a rated contrast ratio of 1200:1) at a
600 ANSI Lumens brightness level; this is more than enough when viewing
takes place in a darkened or low light conditions.
A dedicated DVI input with HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content
protection) grants compatibility with cutting-edge equipment such as HDTV
set-top boxes, while a built-in line doubler enhances the quality from
standard interlaced video signals (such as VCRs and non-progressive-scanning DVD
players).
Features:
- Portable HDTV-ready projector with SVGA (800 x 600)
resolution and Texas Instruments DLP technology
- High 1,200:1 contrast ratio, 600 ANSI Lumens brightness
- 2D keystone correction frees you to place the projector
off-center from the screen or wall
- DVI input with HDCP, supports NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480p,
720p, and 1080i formats
- Resolution
520 TV lines
- 3D Y/C digital comb filter
- Whisper-quiet fan operation eliminates the possibility of distractions from
fan noise during use.
- Extra short throw lens
- Weighs less than 9 pounds, includes wireless remote
control
Additional Technical data:
- Compatibility:
Computer: XGA, Mac 19-inch (in Intelligent Compression), SVGA, VGA, Mac
16-inch/13-inch
- Imaging method:
DLP technology from Texas Instruments
- Display method:
DLP 0.55" panel
- Resolution: Native
SVGA, 800 x 600 (520 TV lines)
- HDTV-ready:
Yes
- Compatible formats:
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL (60 Hz), PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, 480i, 480p,
720p, 1080i
- Aspect ratios:
Supports 4:3, 16:9
- Zoom ratio: 1:1.2
(manual)
- Contrast ratio:
1,200:1
- Throw distance:
Projects a 100-inch screen from 10-feet
- Brightness: 600
ANSI Lumens
- Lamp life: 2,500
hours
- Keystone correction:
2D
- Gamma correction:
Yes
- Power consumption:
215 watts (stand-by 0.6 watts)
- Remote control:
Yes
- Video inputs:
Computer (15-pin D-sub, DVI/HDCP), video (component-video, S-video and
composite-video)
- Audio inputs:
0
- Dimensions: 12.88"
(L) x 14.5" (W) x 4.63" (H)
- Item weight: 8.4
pounds / shipping weight 18 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year
parts and labor
Designed
to deliver excellent picture clarify, the
Sharp DT-200 Home Theater TV Projector
is among the best and most affordable Sharp video projectors you can buy.
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Sharp Notevision PG-A20X LCD Video Projector |
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An LCD projector from one
of the
worldwide leaders in LCD technology - a valid high performance compact projector within the
range of Sharp
video projectors.
Simply
'Connect and Project' with the Notevision A20X. A simplified control panel,
intuitive GUI and color-coded terminal connections contribute to the ease of
use for the A20X.
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Features like high-speed autoSYNC, auto keystone
correction, auto RGB/Component signal setting and ImageACE resizing, that are
literally
invisible to the end user, are responsible for the easy-of-use of this unit.
This Sharp video projector
comes with a Low Power Mode, which contributes to reduced cost
of ownership with increased lamp life, decreased power consumption, and decreased
fan noise.
Features:
- High Brightness: 2,000 ANSI Lumens in a 6.4-pound package.
- Built-in Theft Deterrent Features: Includes key code start up, pad
lockout, and optional cable security system.
- Adjustable Features: Includes selectable gamma, color temperature, and
sRGB color management.
- Ease of Use
Additional Technical data:
- Compatibility: PC
(up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)), Mac ( up to SXGA (1152 x 870)) and Work Station
(up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050))
- Cabinet color:
Silver
- Brightness: 2000
ANSI lumens Standard Mode, 1600 ANSI lumens Low Power Mode
- Display resolution
(native): XGA (1024 x 768)
- Resolution capability
(maximum): SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)
- Horizontal frequency:
15 - 70 kHz
- Vertical frequency:
43 - 85 Hz
- Display size/type:
3 x 0.79 inch TFT LCD
- Dot clock: 12 -
108 MHz
- Video system: NTSC
3.58, 4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N /SECAM
- DTV/HD compatibility:
1080i, 720p, 480p Component Video and 480i
- Video circuitry:
3D Y/C circuitry, interlaced/progressive scan
- Resizing: VGA (640
x 480), up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050)
- Computer inputs:
(1) RGB / Component 15 pin HD (shared)
- Video inputs: (1)
Composite RCA, (1) S-Video - 4 pin DIN
- Outputs:
None
- Center to corner ratio
(average): 90% CCR
- Aspect ratio: 4:3,
16:9
- Contrast ratio:
400:1
- Screen size: 40 -
300 inches
- Projection distance:
51 - 468 inches
- Lens type:
Recessed 1:1.2x manual zoom and focus
- PC control:
RS-232C
- Remote control: IR
; Carrier Frequency 38 kHz
- Audio system: 1.0
Watt monaural
- Lamp: 180 Watt SHP
end user replaceable
- Lamp life (average):
Standard Mode: 3000 hours, Low Power Mode: 4,500 hours
- Fan noise: 37 dB /
33 dB Low Power Mode
- Keystone correction:
+/- 12 degrees
- Power source:
110-240 VAC, 50/60Hz
- Power consumption:
Standard Mode: 240 Watts, Low Power Mode: 200 Watts
- Dimensions:
9" (L) x 11.7" (W) x 3.2" (H)
- Item weight: 8.4
pounds / shipping weight 18 pounds
- Weight:
6.4 pounds
- Warrant: 3
years parts and labor; lamp 90 days
The bottom line: Affordable, quiet and easy to use - a perfect
projector for first time users, the Sharp Notevision PG-A20X LCD Video Projector
delivers high image quality and outstanding reliability.
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27th December 2005
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