[D15]

I am getting the following for £300

Hitachi CP-S240 LCD HD Ready Projector With 85" Remote Electric Screen and ceiling mount.

Bulb has just over 200hrs of usage.
It comes with a carry case + all instructions + remote and is as new condtition.

One question though, it is a HD projector at 1080i or 720p, however inputs on the device do not have a HD port? How does that work then?

SPEC...


Product - MPN CPS240


Key Features
Type LCD Projectors
Display Technology TFT Active Matrix
Image Brightness 2000 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio 400:1
Platform Mac, PC
Form Factor Portable


Image
Native Resolution 800 x 600
Max Resolution (Interpolated) 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Image Size (Diagonal) 40 in. - 200 in.
Image Aspect Ratio 4:3 (Standard)
HDTV Formats 1125i, 480i, 480p, 525i, 525p, 576i, 625i, 720p, 750p
Screen Distance 2.95 ft. - 36.42 ft.
Synchronization Range Horizontal 15 - 106 kHz
Synchronization Range Vertical 50 - 120 Hz
Analog Video Format NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL-B, PAL-D, PAL-G, PAL-H, PAL-I, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM
Color Support 24-bit (16.7M colors)


Technical Features
Audio Output 3.5 mm Mini Jack, Speaker(s)
Operation Noise 38 dB


Interfaces
Interface Serial (RS232), USB
Video Input 15 pin D-Sub VGA x 2, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video x 1


Lamp
Lamp Type UHB
Light Source Power 180W UHB
Light Source Life 2000 Hours


Other Features
Speakers Output 1 W
Special Features Keystone Correction
Projection Method Ceiling, Front, Rear


Dimensions
Height 8.6 cm
Width 30.6 cm
Depth 24.9 cm
Weight 2.8 kg

[sdb123]

It would probably be able to accept an HD signal over component or VGA. Are you aware it appears to be a 4:3 ratio projector (i.e. non-widescreen)?

EDIT: for the native resolution of the screen are you sure it's worth it?

[D15]

Originally Posted by sdb123

Are you aware it appears to be a 4:3 ratio projector (i.e. non-widescreen)?

EDIT: for the native resolution of the screen are you sure it's worth it?

I dont know Thats why im askin you guys

First projector i am going to buy. Bedroom dimension is ...

260" x 120"
21.6ft x 10ft

I was thinkin of projecting the image right across the room

[tabs]

my mates selling a mint infocus projector here .. http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726158

its 16.9 so better viewing all round

[D15]

Originally Posted by tabs

my mates selling a mint infocus projector here .. http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726158

its 16.9 so better viewing all round

Thanks... just lookin at the spec.

16:9 format DLP chip in 854x480 resolution

That would make the Hitachi Projector a higher resolution. However the Infocus has a better contrast ratio.

DLP v LCD .... i dont know

With regards to the Hitachi, surely a HD projector must have 16:9 format

[IAN P]

That Hitatchi in the first post is probably not a wise choice,theres a pic on amazon,looks very limited.

[IAN P]

Originally Posted by D15

Thanks... just lookin at the spec.

16:9 format DLP chip in 854x480 resolution

That would make the Hitachi Projector a higher resolution. However the Infocus has a better contrast ratio.

DLP v LCD .... i dont know

With regards to the Hitachi, surely a HD projector must have 16:9 format

If you suffer from RBE(rainbow effect)then a DLP is not the one to buy,you need to do a side by side comparison.Trust me,its worth it

[xs2man]

Surely as a result of the native resolution on the projectors, none of them are ACTUALLY HD projectors? They may well be HD compatible, but not actually HD projectors?

I made this error with my first PJ. Native resolution was 800 x 600. This is a 4:3 picture. As a first projector, it was great. I had a Hitachi CP-RS55 and it was adequate for the job. Kept it 2 years, put 1000 hours on the bulb, perfect.

If you want a TRUE HD projector, you'd want the NATIVE resolution to be an HD resolution surley?

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with either of them (My 360 did look awsome on my Hitachi), but just bear in mind, for that money, chances are it wont be TRUE HD.

Unless I'm wrong. It has happened before...

[D15]

Im a little confused, this following projector....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...link:middle:uk

HD ready etc...

Resolution 1024 x 768 (native) / 1600 x 1200 (resized)
Native Aspect Ratio is however 4:3

Looking at the pix on ebay, ratio is set to 16:9

So does this make this projector a good buy? taking in account ..

Resolution 1024 x 768 (native) / 1600 x 1200 (resized)
Image Brightness 3000 ANSI lumens
Image Contrast Ratio 1400:1
Digital Television Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i, 576i, 576p

How much should this be selling for? taking in account its about £800 new. If i purchase this would it be 'future proof' ?

[Paul Smith]

Originally Posted by D15

Resolution 1024 x 768 (native) / 1600 x 1200 (resized)
Native Aspect Ratio is however 4:3

Displaying a 16:9 image would only allow a vertical resolution of 576.
In other words 'standard defintion' (not HD).

That projector seems a bit overpriced to me.

Paul.