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Video Projectors: The Latest Installation-Grade Offerings for the House of Worship Market

by Jim Kumorek

Video projection technology, much like computer technology, is a moving target-each year the lumens and resolution increase significantly, and it can be hard to keep up with what's new. So, it's time to take a survey of the latest product offerings from the leading manufacturers to see what's new, what's different and what's innovative.

Let's dive right in and see what the manufacturers have to say about their bright, new offerings in the projector market.

Barco FLM
The FLM projector line features a three-chip DLP engine in either a 1920x1080 or 1400x1050 resolution. Barco states that the FLM is the perfect choice for large format screens that may be affected by ambient light issues. Lumen output for the series ranges from 14,000 to 22,000. The sealed, liquid-cooled DLP engine allows it to operate at a lower noise level, and reduces cleaning intervals. FLM-series projectors come standard with warping and blending capabilities to allow for more flexible installations. The FLM line can be run at lower power levels to increase lamp life and power usage when you do not need the full punch of the projectors.

Canon WUX4000
Canon's latest offering, the WUX4000 installation LCOS projector sports a resolution of 1920x1200, 4,000 lumens, an aspect ratio of 16:10, and a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. Three optional Canon lenses enable customization for a variety of applications. Additional features include a motorized lens shift for installation convenience, the Canon Color Reproduction IC for precise color, and extensive connectivity and control-management features.

Christie DHD800
Christie DHD800 digital is aimed at the professional market looking for a cost-effective DLP solution. It provides 8,000 ANSI lumens and full HD 1920x1080 native resolution for high brightness and color precision in a one-chip DLP projector. It also offers 10-bit image processing, four-sided edge-blended color matching and two interchangeable color wheels that allow users to switch between high brightness optimization for large venues and rich color reproduction for video content.

Digital Projection E-Vision WXGA-600
The new E-Vision WXGA-600 6,000 lumen projector (recently reviewed in Church Production Magazine November/December 2010) delivers 6,000 lumens for less than $1/lumen. A variety of fixed and zoom lens options gives the E-Vision WXGA-600 a flexible throw ratio range of .77:1 - 8.3:1. Also included are horizontal and vertical lens shift and dual-lamp design, which enables each set of lamps to deliver up to 6,000 hours of operational life when operated in sequential eco mode.

Eiki LC-HDT1000
Eiki International recently introduced the LC-HDT1000, a 2048x1080 resolution, 10,000-lumen, large-venue projector. This projector sports a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and vivid color through the use of 3LCD+One imaging technology, which manages yellow discretely. It supports full HD resolution out of the box, and can support 2K resolution with the addition of an optional Dual Link SDI input module.

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Jim Kumorek is the owner of Spreading Flames Media, providing video/media production and writing services to the A/V/L, technology, architectural and hospitality industries. He has led audio, video and lighting teams in churches as both staff and a volunteer for over 10 years. He can be contacted at james@spreadingflamesmedia.com.