6. 1-Chip DLP™ Technology
Projection Lens
Lamp
Single DMD
Color Wheel
Optics
Since only one color is
created at a time, much of
the light energy is wasted as
it reflects off the color wheel.
Only one color is displayed at a
time.
The images rotate quickly so the
brain perceives full color
7. Projection Lens
Lamp
Single DMD
Optics
Color Wheel
To offset the loss of light, DLP
makers use a white segment
to boost lumens.
However, this reduces Color
performance.
1-Chip DLP™ Technology
8. Many Different Color Wheels
1300 Lumens
300w Lamp
1300 Lumens
220w Lamp
2000 Lumens
200w Lamp
3000 Lumens
220w Lamp
2600 Lumens
250w Lamp
9.
10. Actual photographs of images produced by two competing projectors set to the brightest mode. Price, resolution and White Brightness are similar for both projectors. Images and testing conducted in light controlled laboratory.
11. If you’re not seeing a
Color Brightness Spec
You’re only getting half
the story.
Why the dramatic
difference?
A key reason is Color
Brightness
12. Over 500 Projector
Buyers were asked about
image quality, projector
selection and Color.
Consumer Research shows
shoppers are in the dark…
Is this really an Issue? YES
13. Survey Results:
Brightness is #1 Factor
97%
92%
78%
57%
Brightne
ss
Resolutio
n
Contrast
Ratio
Source: 2012 TFC3LCD-Custom Projector Image Quality Study
14. Fact: Manufacturers offer higher brightness specs
for better prices year over year
Consumers are trained. Buy as many lumens as the budget can afford.
Brighter is better.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Avg Projector Lumens - US
15. Survey Results:
Color is King
AGREE - Color is an important
aspect of Image Quality
99%of Projected Content is COLOR
86%AGREE brightness of color should be
included in manufacturer specs
83%
16. of shoppers
incorrectly think
that lumens tells
them the brightness
of color
79%
It doesn’t. Traditional
Brightness metric only
measures WHITE
Although COLOR is critical….
17. Imagine buying a car….
Without knowing the City AND HWY MPG
• Current Specs give no info on COLOR
• “Brightness” only measures White Brightness
• Buying based on just White brightness is like
only looking at the Highway mileage
19. Worldwide Color Spec
New display industry standard
An expert panel conducted extensive scientific analysis of projectors
and revealed a major differences in color brightness performance.
Such a big difference that color brightness (color light output) is now
measured and listed separately.
The spec standardizes the way to measure Color Light Output
Applies to all projectors (that accept an RGB input signal)
Reveals true brightness of colorful images…not just a white test pattern
Gives consumers important and not previously available information to
make an informed decision.
International Display
Metrology Standard
(IDMS)
Published June, 2012 IDMS
version 1.03
Covers the 3 Leading Display
Standards Organizations
1. Society for Information
Display (SID)
2. Visual Electronics
Standards Association
(VESA)
3. International Consortium
Display Metrology (ICDM)
20. White Brightness
(lumens, white
light output)
2700 2700 2700 2700
Color Brightness
(color light
output)
690 740 720 2700
Similar White Brightness can have vastly different and lower Color Brightness levels
Most people don’t know that.
ViewSonic PJD5223 DLP
Projector - 2700 Lumens
InFocus IN112 DLP
Projector - 2700 Lumens
BenQ MX511 DLP
Projector - 2700 Lumens
Epson 96W 3LCD
Projector - 2700 Lumens
Here’s the missing data buyers don’t get from the DLP brands above:
Source: Model listings from Amazon.com as of 11/28/12. All Color Light Output measurements available at www.colorlightoutput.com
21. Lumens
Acer White Color
H6500 2100 720
BenQ
LW61ST 2000 550
MP780
ST 2500 600
MS510 2700 730
MS513 2700 700
MS612S
T 2500 710
MW516 2800 670
MX503 2700 830
MX511 2700 700
W7000 2000 1500
Casio
XJ-130 2000 540
XJ-140 2500 1440
XJ-240 2500 1290
XJM245 2500 1160
Dell
1409X 2500 820
S300wi 2200 480
S500wi 3200 840
Lumens
InFocus White Color
IN102 2500 740
IN112 2700 640
IN114 2700 660
IN2102 2500 760
IN2104 2500 650
IN2112 3000 750
IN2114 3000 760
IN2116 3000 730
IN3102 3000 840
IN3104 3500 1010
IN3914 2700 730
Mitsubishi
HC1500 1600 720
HC7800D 1500 1090
HD4000U 2000 690
XD250U 2700 1050
XD460U 2600 850
XD490U 3000 780
XD500U 2200 640
Lumens
Panasonic White Color
PT-D5600U 5000 3050
Sharp
XR-41X 2600 660
PG-F212X 2300 860
XR-30X 2300 740
XR-32X 2500 750
Smart
UX60 2000 730
ViewSonic
PJD5123 2700 730
PJD5133 2700 700
PJD5223 2700 690
PJD5523w 2700 620
PJD6220 2300 640
PJD6531w 3000 940
Vivitek
D832MX 3200 780
D940VX 4300 930
D940VX 4300 930
Lumens
NEC White Color
NP110 2200 640
NP200 2100 480
NP61 3000 700
V260 2600 620
V260X 2600 640
Optoma
ES522 2800 660
EX525ST 2500 650
EX530 2600 570
EX532 2800 650
HD20 1700 1020
HD23 2500 680
HD33 1800 890
HD65 1600 650
PRO160S 3000 810
PRO260X 3000 770
TS526 2800 710
TX536 2800 670
TX542 2800 680
Few projectors have BOTH high Color Brightness and high White Brightness.
Compare for yourself www.colorlightoutput.com
White Brightness obtained through Projector Central, as specified by the manufacturers. These manufacturers do not provide Color Brightness (Color Light
Output) data. Color Brightness was determined in compliance with IDMS 15.4 by 3rd party laboratory testing of a single unit of each model.
Fact: Widespread.
Color Brightness may be as little at ¼ of the Lumens stated
23. Summary
All Epson Projectors have High Color Brightness
3LCD projectors have HIGH Color Brightness
3LCD Engines have no color wheel
3LCD engines don’t force a tradeoff between white and color brightness
All Epson projectors list both White Brightness & Color Brightness specs
Epson projectors have 3x brighter colors1 than leading competitors
1. Compared to leading 1-chip DLP projectors based on NPD data, July 2011 through June 2012. Color Brightness (Color
Light Output) measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4. Color Brightness will vary depending on usage conditions.