Marantz 3 chips DLP

VP-10S1首度在港曝光

筆記日期 : 2004年 7月21日

Marantz透過 avbuzz 以香港為基地，向東南亞地區發放他們最新旗艦 3 chips DLP投影機，

這部身價二十多萬港幣的投影機，上週到港，第一時間運到音響天地雜誌社的專業試影室內。

今次由TopGun所拍攝的這輯VP-10S1影集，是官方受權拍攝和容許向外發放的第一家照片。

這輯硬照不單只是 avbuzz 讀者優先看到之外，2004年7月31日(星期六)，

Marantz 專誠為 avbuzz會員安排了一個全港首次的VP-10S1欣賞會，

只招待 avbuzz 的讀者，我們是全港第一批發燒友，優先親身感受到這部機的表現。

舉行地點安排在音響天地雜誌社內，其中一個面積達 600呎漆黑試影室內進行，

主講嘉賓當然是音響天地名咀主筆林振輝先生來主持。

當日為 avbuzz 會員提供兩場欣賞會，每場提供 20個座位，即兩場合共只能有40個 avbuzz 的會員參與。

到時 avbuzz會利用 24小時網上訂票系統，分兩批開放給會員訂票。

一個只能容許極少數幸運兒參與的活動，即將接受會員訂票，詳情日內留意avbuzz的公佈。

以下時間，先欣賞 TopGun 為大家帶來的VP-10S1影集。

欣賞完影集之後，不要忘記續看由官方內部傳閱的VP-10S1內部文件。

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DLP™　Video　Projector

VP-10S1

Product Information  

Internal use only.

Marantz Japan, Inc.

[Background of VP-10]

Three HD DMD panels DLP™ projector

  Advantages of the three-panel system

1.      No color breaking noise and

2.      High brightness (constant RGB emission).

  Purpose and main customer

1. HD source.

2. Replacement of three-tube CRT

  [Feature]---What is unique selling point of the VP-10S1?

<Three-chip DLP™ projector equipped with an HD panel>

The VP-10S1 is one of the world’s first triple-chip DLP™ projectors that include a build-in HD panel in a single unit.

As for one of great distinction of this three-panel model, it is not required color wheel. In another word, 

VP-10S1 is color breaking noise free so extremely improved Video signal reproducing.

  <14-bit processing formatter>

Advanced 14-bit processing formatters are used to drive the DMD panels. 

This processing power enables reproduction of 2¹⁴ levels of gradation. 

The jump from 10-bit to 14-bit processing translates into performance with 16-times finer gradation

 for the VP-10S than the VP-12 series. 

And because 14-bit processing is applied to each of the RGB signals, 

the performance of the VP-10S1 is multiplied threefold: 16 x 3 = 48 times the processing power of the VP-12 series.

 The 16,770,000 colors usually equated with "full color" is possible with only 8-bit processing of each RGB signal, 

so we're confident that viewers will appreciate how exceptional 14-bit processing power really is.

  * 2¹⁴ x 2¹⁴ x 2¹⁴ = 16384 x 16384 x 16384 = 4.4 x 10¹² (4.4trillion)

* 2^８ x 2^８ x 2^８ = 256 x 256 x 256 = 1.677 x 10⁶  (16million)

  <Video processing for high image quality>

Building on the proven track record of the VP-12 series,

 we also adopted Faroudja's celebrated video processing in a three-chip configuration for this VP-10S1.

1. FLI2200: Directional Correlational Deinterlacing (DCDi^TM),

 highly effective motion-adaptive IP conversion (interlace to progressive), and 2:3 pulldown

2. FLI2000: NTSC/PAL decoder, signal processor, time base corrector (TBC), and video DAC (digital to analog conversion

3. FLI2220: Digital video enhancer  

<Fully electric motor lens control>

With this new function which is an electric motor lens fully controls lens for zoom, focus, 

and vertical and horizontal lens shift. Customer can do Fine-tuning easily even after the customer set up

 the projector on the ceiling, wall wherever.  

<A spectrum of optional lenses>

Customers can choose best lens for the projection distance in their home theater environment.

 <Dual component terminals>

Due to built in a couple of component terminal (one each for 3RCA and 3BNC), 

it is capable to connect dual component source at the same time, as well as VP12S3

 <Powerful 250-W P-VIP lamp>

The VP-10S1 includes a 250-Watt (AC) lamp that easily provides enough brightness for home theaters

 with 150-inch screens or larger.

※P-VIP：Super High Pressure Mercury Discharge Lamp (Made by Osram)

 <Automatic color temperature adjustment>

During production, the color temperature characteristics of each projector are individually factory-set before delivery. 

Although projector lamps are produced under thorough quality control by lamp manufacturers, 

strictly speaking there is a distribution of characteristics and each lamp is very slightly different. 

There is also a possibility that characteristics may change over time after prolonged use.

Up till now, Users had to rely on the color temperature that was adjusted for the characteristics 

of the used lamps before replacement as the color temperature for the new lamp. 

We have now added a light sensor CT-12 with a built-in photo-detector. 

(This is installed in the VP-10S1 to offer users automatic calibration for restoring the factory-set color temperature level

 by simply accessing “Color Temp. Calibration in Config. The adjustment process itself takes about five minutes. 

During adjustment, the warning and standby LEDs flash, and when the flashing stops, adjustment is complete. 

This function gives users control over adjusting their projector—an easy way to restore the optimal color temperature 

setting whenever they want.

<Illuminated remote>

As well as VP12S3, VP-10 has phosphorescent and back-lit remote (RC-12VPS3).  

Pressing the Light button which is located on bottom of the Remote, 

seven keys illuminate the around the cursors for about seven seconds.

Keys of the bottom section are also phosphorescent. 

This is quite easy and convenient controller for home theater environments especially in dark place.

                 <Picture modes and preset gamma patterns>

The same range of picture mode options as the VP-12 series are available: 

Theater, Standard, Dynamic, and User. The three preset parameters of each mode are 

customizable for in total twelve user profiles that can be stored.

(Note) Regarding user positions, the VP-12S3 offers a total of nine user profiles (three each for users A, B, and C) 

while the VP-10S1 offers only three. This was prompted out of consideration of the memory consumption.

 Memory requirements for the formatters described above are several times greater than for the VP-12 series,

 and many more parameters must be stored.

 <Picture mode, Momory>

 As for menu items that can be stored, users can store their own Picture Adjustment settings. 

Specifically, users can recall their preferred settings in these items:

 Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness, Tint, Noise Reduction, Color Temp., and Fine Menu.

Note: Various other settings (such as for installation details) can be stored separately from the user profiles.

 <Color temperature settings functions>

Five adjustment levels are available for the preset color temperatures. 

Users can fine-tune the settings to enjoy video images matching their color temperature preferences.

 <Fine Menu>

1. Luminance, Chrominance

Detail and Edge gain are adjustable for both Luminance and Chrominance. 

Users can specify the threshold levels for Detail and Edge signals.

 That is, they can set the minimum level at which the adjustment settings take effect.

 In addition exceptional functions such as the following are integrated—exclusively from Marantz:

Other special fine tuning menu 　　

1. DCDi （Directional Correctional De-interlacing）：ON/OFF

The effects of Faroudja's IP conversion and DCDi circuitry can be activated and deactivated. 

This is better to confirm for surely working of above circuit and function.

 2. FRC （Frame Rate Conversion）：Auto/On

Frame Rate Conversion is off by default when set to Auto (unless set to On for vertical sync signal input), 

but if it is set to On, the projector will convert all input signals to 60 Hz. 

Activate it if you are having difficulty syncing with a computer input signal.

3. CCS（Cross Color Suppressor Function）：ON/OFF

This function reduces color noise. It should be ON when customer feels color noise with S or Composite (CVBS) input.

 4. Clamp Position、Clamp Width

The black level is set for RGB signal input by using the sync signal it carries. 

During this process if the sync signal includes noise in the pedestal level 

(the key portion for black level detection), the black level may be incorrectly set, 

resulting in an elevated black level.  In this case, users can take advantage of this newly added feature.

 Adjust the Clamp Position and Clamp Width for accurate source image reproduction with the correct black level setting.

 <DVI-D HDCP support—digital input terminal>

We've added a DVI-D input terminal to VP-10. 

It means ready for input from the HDCP-compatible DVI-D output terminal built into models such as DV8400 and DV-12S2.

 HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  http://www.digital-cp.com/

 <Adjustable parameter for DVI-D HDCP digital input>

　Sub Sharpness

 It is selectable from five-level range from 0 to 4 (0/1/2/3/4).

　Black level can be adjusted Normal or Expand as DV-I input

The black level of the DVI input signal can be selected.

Normal mode：16 (Black) - 235 (White)

Expand mode：0 (Black) - 246 (White) 

Other features

- Black level shift switching function (0 IRE / 7.5 IRE)

- Dual-level lamp brightness (linked with fan RPM control)

- VCR Mode: ON/OFF

- RS-232C port for supporting custom installations, dual 12-V trigger terminals

- Arrayed variety input terminals.

 (S-video / Video / Component ( ´ 2) / RGB / DVI-D)

- Compatible with Marantz system bus

 < Design>

- Four projection mode available for ceiling mounting, floor installation, or rear projection

- Convenient FOCUS pattern display for installation

- Illuminated input / output terminals make easy to switch connections and check the setup in the dark room.

- Designed for silent performance: silent vents and fan system (Fan noise level: 28 dB in Lamp Low mode)

 <High reliability and safe design>

- Designed for a low level of radiated noise

- Lamp Time Warning function tells used cumulative 1500 hours period for the replacement.

 <Specifications>

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