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This time of year in Florida is perfect for outdoor movie nights. So, I took home the new Panasonic PT-AX200U this weekend for some family fun on the front lawn.

Here are some shots of our setup and the PT-AX200U in action. We are shooting on a white, twin sheet stretched across my front porch. Not an ideal surface, but this ends up giving us about a 110-inch image in 16:9 format. With that size, the 2000-lumen brightness rating of the Panasonic PT-AX200U really makes a difference. The video came to life as the sun set. The easy lens shift and wide zoom range also made setup a snap. Once connected, it took just seconds to aim, zoom and focus the image to fit our space. Connection was easy too. Just one HDMI cable from the AX200U to the Oppo Digital DV-981HD. From there, the DVD player connected to our receiver, which powered our speakers on the porch.

We watched two videos that I have seen countless times before. (We have a five-year-old.) They were both animations – The Iron Giant directed by Brad Bird, and Kiki’s Delivery Service directed by Hiyao Miyazaki. I had never experienced these DVDs as films on the big screen and the experience was remarkable. I noticed details I had previously missed. Our day-to-day TV is a 1080p LCD, so it is not for want of resolution. The change in pure scale is what changes the experience of the content. Now I know why Panasonic so adamantly pursues the director’s original intent.

Panasonic’s Cinema 1 Mode

The Panasonic PT-AX200U, like the other Panasonic home theater projector models, has a “Cinema 1” mode. Panasonic recommends this preset for viewing movies. In pursuit of the film director’s original artistic vision, Panasonic employs leading Hollywood film colorists to tune the color space of the projector to match the color of the original film as closely as possible. Their Pure Color Filter can adjust the light spectrum to produce a level of light that maximizes the performance of the LCD panels while expanding the visible color range and producing richer blacks.

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Pinnacle’s OC HT 1 on-ceiling speakers provide a space saving and aesthetic audio solution for your home theater.

The eagerly anticipated new Panasonic PT-AE2000U 1080p home theater projector is on the way to our warehouse. The new Panasonic projector includes the latest D7 LCD panel, which we have discussed previously in our blog. But what other features have home theater enthusiasts drooling? Cool new features include more inputs, 16-bit digital processing, and some great geek gizmos. Read on for the details.

What’s New on the Panasonic PT-AE2000U Projector?

Three (3) HDMI inputs
The PT-AE2000 has three HDMI input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation, and two component input terminals. The HDMI input terminals also support the wide color reproduction capability of the new HDMI version 1.3a xvYCC* standard.

16-bit Digital Image Processing
It may seem like millions of colors are enough to make a great looking image. But that is yet another archaic conviction in the time of technology. In this, the dawn of the 21st century, you must have a billion colors. But seriously though, there is a visible difference between 14-bit and 16-bit color.

[ image top: 16-bit color ]
[ image bottom: 14-bit color ]

14-bit looks great, but 16-bit is smoother and a big bonus for 120-inch screens. The two bit difference means four times gradation improvement, which brings out more subtle colors and fine texture and depth in your image.

Split Adjust Mode
If you’re a videophile, or you just like messing with stuff, the new Split Adjust Mode might just be your favorite new feature on the Panasonic PT-AE2000U. This cool new feature allows you to adjust the image with a split screen what keeps your current settings visible while you fussing with the new settings. That way you won’t have to wonder… did it look better this way? Or that way? This way? Or like this?

[ image: AE2000u’s new Split Screen Adjust mode ]

[ Learn more about Split Adjust Mode ]

Waveform Monitor
The Waveform Monitor is another cool new feature. Most people probably won’t use it for much more than to impress their friends, but those who want the power of video professionals will like the control it provides. I am going to let Panasonic give you the details. Here’s an excerpt from their site:

[ image: Waveform Monitor - Before compensation ]

The PT-AE2000 gives home consumers a projector with a waveform monitor similar to that used by professionals. This function displays waveforms to show how the PT-AE2000 has adjusted the images of the input signals sent from the source device. In cases where the output level of the source device fluctuates, you can view the waveform on the screen and adjust the image brightness and contrast to match standard levels. Once you have the gray scale and the waveform monitor displayed, you can press the “DEFAULT” button to automatically adjust the balance of the input signals to optimal levels. Further adjustments can be made manually while viewing the waveform monitor as a guideline.

You can also monitor the exact signal component that you want for the full screen or for any desired horizontal line. You can display the luminance (Y), red (R), green (G), or blue (B) component for the full screen, or for a single line. And you can adjust the levels for the full screen.

[ image: Waveform Monitor - Monitor the exact signal ]

[ Learn more about the waveform monitor from Panasonic]

The Panasonic PT-AE2000U Also Includes Your Favorite Features…

Lens Centered Design – for easier installation.
Symmetrical design with a centered lens and a high-grade finish that look sleek and stylish.

2x Optical Power Zoom Lens – for breezier installation.

Project a 120-inch picture from as close as 11´10˝ to the screen or as far as 23´7˝ away)

Lens Shift – for beautiful installation.
Image can be shifted ±100% vertically, and ±40% horizontally.

Learning Remote Control w/ Function Buttons
Control multiple devices in your home theater with one handy remote.

But How Much Does the Panasonic PT-AE2000U Cost?

We saved the best for last. The price on the new Panasonic PT-AE200U… is just “>$2,699. That’s about a $1,300 drop from the price of the Panasonic PT-AE1000U introduced last year. 1080p HD resolution is more affordable than ever before. Are you ready for some HD?

Action Photos of the Panasonic PT-AE2000U

We had a preview of this new 1080p projector recently and took some photos. We used the Digital Cowboy for true HD to true HD connection.

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And the technology marches on. The makers of 3LCD technology have recently announced their latest and greatest 3LCD technology, the “D7″ with C2FINE™ chip technology. So, what’s so great about the D7? Read on.

The D7 Difference

As we blogged about in our CEDIA 1080p Home Theater Projectors article last month, the new D7 chip improves upon the contrast ratio, color processing, and virtually eliminates the (now nearly fabled) screen door effect in new 3LCD 1080p projectors. C2FINE™ technology utilizes a vertical alignment technique to provide higher contrast ratios, deeper blacks and up to 12-bit color processing to produce over 68 billion unique colors.

Quick Take on D7 Improvements:

• Contrast ratios - Now can acheive as high as 50,000:1 contrast. 16,000:1 is more typical.
• Color Processing - Now with 12-bit color for over 68 billion unique colors
• Image Quality - Reduced “screen door” effect. All but eliminated on with D7 technology.
• Competitive Prices - Prices are not known for these models yet, but it’s very safe to guestimate that there will be several options under $3,000.

But It Must Be 1080p!

You might call it a catch, or just the way it goes, but the new D7 chip is only available on 1080p high-definition (native HD resolution) projectors. The good news is that the new chip will be powering what are likely to be the most popular 3LCD projectors for the next several months. If you’re on the fence, the D7 image improvements are one more reason to go 1080p.

New Projectors Coming Soon with D7

Sanyo PLV-Z2000

The Sanyo PLV-Z2000 includes enhanced 3D color management system and two HDMI 1.3 inputs. Features include an advanced lens shift system with short throw lens and wide-range zoom capability for maximum installation flexibility. The PLV-Z2000 offers 1,200 lumen output and 15,000:1 contrast, a Wide aperture, and low noise fan for super-quiet operation.

- Now available for Pre-order! Price is $2,495 (plus $300 rebate or free GPS system.)

Panasonic PT-AE2000U


Follow up to the top selling PT-AE1000U, the new Panasonic PT-AE2000U will include 3 HDMI inputs, a new “Split Adjust” mode allows users to split the screen into two halves, one to make picture adjustments and one to see those adjustments as a baseline reference, a waveform monitor - seen mostly on professional video and film equipment for measuring the level of brightness output from a given video signal source. It will also automatically verify the source device is outputting at full dynamic range and makes automatic adjustments to optimize for you. Of course it still has the features you love like lens shift and a 2.0x zoom lens.

- Available late October/November.

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB

The Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB offers a contrast ratio of up to 50,000:1 and new UltraBlack™ technology for brilliant image quality and the richest, deepest blacks. This projector has two HDMI 1.3 inputs and an OptiCinema™ lens with 2.1x optical zoom for flexible set-up - projecting up to a 100-inch widescreen image from only 9.8 feet. The Home Cinema 1080 UB will also include the new D7 chip. Check out our comparison of the two new Epson home theater projectors on our recent blog post.

- Available in December

3LCD technology is currently the number one selling HD front projection technology, in both 1080p and 720p resolutions.

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We had another preview of the soon-to-be-released Epson 1080p UB projectors at the recent “State of the CE Union” event hosted by Audioholics.com October 6th. Wow.

New D7 3LCD Panels in Two New Epson Home Theater Projectors

The PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB and Pro Cinema 1080 UB projectors are built around the new D7 LCD panels (mentioned in our previous CEDIA roundup 1080p post). These panels not only boost light output, but also dramatically increase the contrast ratio. In the case of the new Epson UB projectors, that translates to an unprecedented 50,000:1 projector contrast ratio. Now we see how “UB” stands for “Ultra Black.” Paired with 12-bit color processing, the new Epson Cinema 1080 UB projectors deliver 68-billion colors that *pop* - true, rich cinema blacks, vivid hues, and crisp, clear highlights. If you don’t like the color out of the box, these projectors also offer six-axis color adjustment for personal fine-tuning of your image.

[ photo: The soon-to-be-released Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB with anamorphic lens for a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. ]

Both the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB and Pro Cinema 1080 UB are full HD, 1920 x 1080 resolution. Both are 1600 lumens bright. “What’s the difference between the two?” you ask. We’ll get to that shortly. For now, let’s talk about the other features that will make you want to consider this projector as the centerpiece for your home theater.

Features of the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB

The Cinema 1080 UB has a 2.1 optical zoom lens and an impressive lens shift range (96° vertical, and 47° degree horizontal). This means quite a bit of flexibility in the placement of the projector in your room because the zoom can make up for distance and the lens shift can align the image with your screen even if the projector is off center.

[ photo: The Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB in the 2.35:1 format. ]

Both projectors also have two HDMI 1.3 with x.v.Color™ support. X.v.Color support means the HDMI input can handle a new, faster bit rate for the chrominance and luminance data. More data, more accurate color.

Pro UB or Home UB?

Now on to the differences. The Home Cinema 1080 UB has all the specs and features listed above, and it has a white, pearlescent finish. The Pro Cinema 1080 UB also has the afformentioned specs and features, but comes in a black, pearlescent finish. It also has ISF™ (Imaging Science Foundation) certification that means its image meets the most rigorous standards for video fidelity and calibration. The Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB also ships with a spare lamp, a ceiling mount, and includes one more year of warranty period. The Pro Cinema will be available through authorized, local, CEDIA dealers. The Home Cinema 1080 UB will be available through ProjectorPeople.com with free, same-day shipping in the U.S.

[ photo: The Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB in the 2.35:1 format. ]

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Swiss manufacturer and uber-installers Goldmund are offering 128 speakers with matching amps and more into a package deal.

As soon as we got our hands on the new Panasonic PT-AX200U gaming projector we hooked it up and played some video games. Halo 3 was an obvious choice, and a few other popular Xbox games. We also hooked up the Wii, for some afternoon calisthenics (remember that movie Gung Ho?). We took a little bit of video on our Panasonic Lumix and Leica digital cameras and uploaded them to share.

Projector Setup: Setting up the Panasonic PT-AX200U with the Xbox and Wii

Here you can get an idea for the size of an image the AX200 can produce. It’s not as big as it could be, but it is probably as big as it needs to be. We didn’t measure the screen, but a rough estimate would be about 6 feet by 11 feet for a 12 foot diagonal (or 180-inches!). The characters within the games are sometimes actually larger than the person playing the game. That’s a big image.

Panasonic PT-AX200U Connections

There are two HDMI, 2 s-video, a VGA (computer), and component video inputs.

Panasonic’s Light Harmonizer Technology

It’s a little hard to see on the video, but this technology was originally designed for business use, for lights on presentations. They have since adapted it for their home theater projector.

Game Play: Panasonic PT-AX200 on Xbox Halo 3 Edition

Battlefield 2

Halo 3 (4 players)

More Halo 3 (4 players)

Halo 3 (1 player)

Halo 3 intro

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New Gaming Projector from Panasonic Now Available!

ProjectorPeople.com now has the new Panasonic PT-AX200U on the shelves and ready to ship! And it also includes a super low price point that has surprised many in the industry… just $1299.

[ image: Professional gamer T-squared endorses the new Panasonic PT-AX200U for gaming at 2007 CEDIA ]

Panasonic’s predecessor to this projector, the PT-AX100U, had a suggested retail price of $1999 just a year ago! If you find an PT-AX100U in stock today, you would likely pay the same $1299 price, but only after turning in a $400 manufacturer rebate.

The Panasonic PT-AX200U is a long awaited video projector for many reasons, but mostly because it’s the first projector to specifically target that gaming market. Video games have matured into a more sophisticated and interactive experience and the giant screens created by projectors are an ideal complement to the truly immersive experience.

The benefits of a big image have never been in question, but the cost of a projector for gaming has been. With a very aggressive street price of $1,299 just announced, the Panasonic PT-AX200U is less expensive (by cost per viewing inch) than any other HD monitor. Front projectors have always been a better bargain per inch because the images can be as large as 200-inches diagonal, and no LCD or plasma can produce that large an image for the price of a projector.

[ image: Gamers sit and play the new Panasonic PT-AX200U for gaming at 2007 CEDIA on a 92-inch screen. ]

However, projectors have had difficulty producing detail in shadows and the darkest areas of an image. So with darker games like Halo or Splinter Cell, some of the game play was lost. There were also complaints about lag time in video processing. The Panasonic PT-AX200U fixes both issues.

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