MARANTZ VP-12S4 High Definition DLP Projector
(CES Innovations 2005 Awards Honoree)

The latest in Marantz VP12 series just might be the last word in home theater DLP projectors. If you haven’t seen it, you’ll never know just how good a Marantz projector can be.

• 1-chip DLP ^TM Projector
  
• .8 720p DarkChip3 ^TM DMD
  
• 4500 : 1 Contrast ratio
  
• Custom Optics by Konica-Minolta
  
• Wider vertical Lens Shift Range
• smoother surface, reduced distance >>> higher contrast, smoother image, 3 dimensional picture.
  
• Connectivity with 2x HDMI (DVI by adapters possible), 2x Component, S-Video, composite, VGA, RS232, 2x Trigger out, remote control bus
  
• Full video adjustment on all inputs including HDMI
• Unsurpassed Performance and Custom Installation Flexibility
• World's First Use of Gennum VXP ^TM Video Processing in A Video Projector
• Total Compatibility With Programming Sources

Can anything be better than earlier projectors in Marantz VP12S series?

We think you’ll find the VP12S4 simply jaw-dropping. Marantz began with the newest “Dark Chip 3” version of Texas Instruments’ DLP processor augmented by a seven-segment color wheel for minimal pixelization and better dither and video noise reduction. They added a new lens to the already legendary array of Konica-Minolta optics. And they improved flexibility by increasing vertical lens shift adjustments to allow more flexible mounting.

But the crowning achievement is a completely new video processing engine co-developed by Marantz and Gennum. It is the most powerful video processor ever included in a consumer or professional video display device and offers true motion adaptive deinterlacing of all non-progressive sources – HD included – with inverse telecine (3:2 pulldown), jagged edge reduction circuitry, true 10 bit color depth (over 1 billion colors!) and a new level of installer flexibility.

Until you’ve seen the VP12S4’s smoothness and film-like realism, you simply aren’t equipped to select a video projector.

Features

• 4500:1 ( at F5.0) Contrast Ratio
  
• High Definition (1280 x 720)
  
• Newly Developed Custom Optics by Konica -Minolta
  
• Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ Technology (DMD).8 720P with DarkChip3x1-chip
  
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
  
• Brightness: 1000 / 1200 ANSI Lumen (Lamp Mode Low/Hight)
  
• Brightness Uniformity: 90%
  
• No Halo Effect
  
• Lens Up/Down Shift Construction
  
• Dust-Free Sealed Optics
• No Light Leakage (Double Sealed Cabinet Structure)
  
• Extremely Quiet (Noise Cancelling Construction, Sealed Color Wheel Motor)
  
• Long Life Lamp (Average 2000 Hours)
  
• 3:2 Pull Down
• O.R.A.C. Filter
• Black Level Selection
• Iluminated I/O Terminal Panel
• Auto Color Calibration
• Fine Picture Menu
• TV System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM
• Computer Signal Capability: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
• DTV / HDTV Capability: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Video Processor: High-Fidelity GENNUM VXP ^TM Processing
• Picture Memories : 18
• Keystone Correction: V
• Picture Modes: (Theater, Standard, Dynamic and User 1-9)
• Color Temperatures: 5 steps
• FCC : Class B

Specifications

• Optical Characteristics
  
• Panel Size: 0.81 Inch
• Throw Distance (100"): 150 -5/8" - 219 -5/16"
  
• Projection Size: 60 to 250 inches
  
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C
  
• Operating Humidity :30% to 85%
• Color: Pearl / Light Gray
  
• Chassis: Aluminum Diecast
  
• Remote Control: RC-12VPS4
  
• Power Requirement: AC 100-120 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
  
• Power Consumption :< 320 W
  
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 15 - 15/16 " x 18 - 9/16 " x 5 - 3/16 "
  
• Feet Adjustment : 5/8 " to 2 - 7/16 "
  
• Weight: 28.6 lbs.
  
• Lens Shift: (V: +150% / -100%)
  

In/Outputs

• External Control ( RS232C)
• DC Trigger Out: 2 (3.5 mm mini Jack)
• D- Bus Remote (RC-5): In/Out 1/1 ( 3.5 mm mini Jack)
• Composite Video In : 1
• RGB/HD In: 1 (D-Sub 15 pin)
• Digital Video In : 2(HDMI)
• Component In: 2 (RCA)
• S-Video In : 1

Warranty

• Sold with warranty through Marantz of Japan