Digital Projection Unveils Native 2:35, Full 1080p Home Theater Projector

ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — CEDIA 2011 — Digital Projection
International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance
projection systems, announces the dVision Scope 1080p, a native 2:35:1 precision
DLP® projector delivering over 2.75 million pixels of imagery when scope HD
content is displayed. The 2560 x 1080 dVision Scope delivers a true 1080p
solution for 2:35 aspect content without optical stretching, and without the
need for an anamorphic lens solution. Through a capable combination of superior
horizontal resolution and intuitive input analyzing firmware, the dVision Scope
1080p delivers the CE channel’s only anamorphic lens-free, full resolution,
constant height projector available today.

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DPI’s single-chip dVision Scope 1080p delivers 2.75 million pixels of detail due
to its 2560 x 1080 resolution. The higher native resolution means
high-definition content experienced through the dVision Scope 1080p attains a
truly awe-inspiring level of entertainment quality and performance. The superior
pixel density results in imagery with more resolution detail and higher small
area contrast than what was previously thought possible in the CE industry.
Having far more pixels than a traditional 1920 x 1080 display also ensures that
no optical stretching is needed to achieve a 2:35:1 aspect ratio, guaranteeing
that no image distortion is introduced. The additional pixels also provide the
benefit of actually increasing displayed resolution when the wider, scope
content is presented.

In addition to the unprecedented pixel density, the dVision Scope 1080p presents
a superior solution for moving between 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 aspect ratio content
(or any content wider than 1.78). Traditionally, an anamorphic lens has been
required in order to move between different aspect ratios while displaying
constant image height. While this approach produces solid results, anamorphic
lens solutions add significant cost, as well as mechanical and optical
complexity to a home theater system. Equally as important, anamorphic optics
consume about 10% of the projector’s brightness while also reducing the contrast
ratio. Bypassing the need for an anamorphic lens when employed in a constant
height application, the dVision Scope 1080p presents a compelling and cost
effective alternative to purchasing and installing a peripheral anamorphic lens
system.

No anamorphic optics are required when the dVision Scope 1080p projector is
employed in a constant height application. When 1.78 content is being viewed,
that content is simply displayed by the projector at native 1080p resolution.
When wider aspect ratio content is presented, the wider content continues to be
displayed at 1080 pixels of vertical resolution, so the vertical height of the
image is maintained. Horizontally, the image is re-sized to as much as 2560
pixels, depending on the aspect ratio of the source being displayed. The
projector’s aspect ratio is thus adjusted so that the wider content is presented
with increased horizontal resolution (beyond the 1920 horizontal pixels
associated with 1080p content). Specifically, when scope content is presented,
the projector automatically detects the presence of the “letterbox” black bars
within the signal, and immediately re-sizes the image to fill the height of the
DMD (1080p) while also presenting the proper aspect ratio by increasing the
horizontal pixels employed.

The new dVision Scope 1080p projector inherits the field-proven reliability and
exceptional optical qualities of DPI’s long-respected dVision series. Suitable
for home entertainment venues with medium to large screens, the Scope 1080p is
quiet, elegantly designed and offers a diversity of system capabilities.
Installation flexibility is assured through an extensive array of ultra-accurate
optics, which provide throw ratios as short as .8:1 and as long as 4.5:1.

Projector lumens and black level can be further optimized to suit venue
conditions through the straightforward adjustment of the motorized lens iris.
Additionally, the Scope 1080p’s quick-change motorized lens mount provides a
broad range of horizontal and vertical lens shift, allowing the projectors to be
placed in a wide variety of locations in relation to the screen. Intuitive user
controls and comprehensive source compatibility assure all dVision displays are
simple to integrate, control and operate.

DPI will be demonstrating the dVision Scope 1080p, as well as numerous other key
single and 3-chip 2D and 3D projectors, throughout a newly-designed 60′ x 60′
booth (#4340) at CEDIA Expo from September 8 – 10, 2011, in Indianapolis,
Indiana.

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About Digital Projection International

Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in
the development and application of Digital Light Processing(TM) technology by
Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first
3-chip DLP® projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering
and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital
imaging pioneer.

DPI’s groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the
admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has earned the
company many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in
Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI
remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.

Today, DPI manufactures and distributes an extensive line of ultra
high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP® projection systems. These
projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as 3D
visualization, large-venue, live-event staging, fortune 5000, education, medical
and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial
entertainment, worship and elite home cinema.

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SOURCE Digital Projection International