Mar 02, 2009 12:09 ET
Mitsubishi’s New WD3300U and XD3200U Ultra-Quiet Projectors Feature New Color Wheel and Lamp Drive Design for High Performance
IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Mar 02, 2009
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division,
known for award-winning high-quality, high-definition presentation and
display products, continues its commitment to the professional
installation market with the release of two new high-brightness
installation-purpose projectors using Texas Instruments’ DLP®
technology. The XD3200U XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) and widescreen WD3300U
WXGA (1280 x 800 pixels) are designed for lecture halls, large
classrooms, boardrooms, conference rooms, church sanctuaries and other
presentation rooms.
“These installation projectors have a new color wheel, body design and
lamp drive system that help to increase overall performance, durability
and reliability,” said Wayne Kozuki, product manager, Mitsubishi Digital
Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division. “These
improvements also make installation efficient and cost-effective; our
dealers will choose these models for the great installation features,
and their customers will appreciate the price and performance.”
In the past, dust could sometimes get on the color wheel and interfere
with overall color performance. These new projectors, however, create
beautiful colored images with a virtually sealed color wheel that helps
prevent dust accumulation. This new color wheel design, along with an
improved air-flow cooling duct path, allows both the WD3300U and XD3200U
operate at a low 26dBA noise level (low mode). With these design
enhancements audiences can now experience presentations with amazing
color performance without being distracted by any projector fan noise.
Both models include a new lamp drive system designed to reduce the
overall deterioration rate of the lamp. This innovative design helps the
lamp to retain consistent projection brightness over a longer period of
time while maintaining an estimated lamp life of up to 4000 hours in low
mode. A long lamp life dramatically decreases the overall total cost of
ownership by reducing the frequency of lamp replacements. When a lamp
exchange is required, these new models are designed with convenient
side-loading lamp access, so the projector can stay in place on a shelf
or on the ceiling, saving time and money. Additionally, both of these
installation projectors offer a one-year or 500-hour (whichever comes
first) limited warranty on the lamp.
The WD3300 shoots a rated 4000 lumens of brightness while the XD3200
blasts a rated 4500 lumens, making these models perfect for displaying
bright and vivid images even in large rooms or venues with bright
ambient lighting.
Mitsubishi offers optional lenses that support various throw distances
and room configurations. The WD3300U and the XD3200U with its center
lens provides a new quick and simple lens-exchange design. These
projectors have a cut-out around the centered lens so switching lenses
is easier, increasing installation flexibility while decreasing
installation time. They also have motorized vertical and horizontal lens
shift, auto focus and zoom, so set-up can easily be completed in minutes.
Most importantly, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is “greening”
its projectors starting with these two models by designing them to be
more environmentally friendly with energy-efficient, long lamp life;
lead-free solder on all printed circuit boards; digital user manuals;
and the use of recycled paper in printed materials and packaging
cartons. These projectors are the first of a series designed to consume
less than one-watt of power when in stand-by mode.
The projectors also boast Texas Instruments’ BrilliantColor™ technology,
which uses color-processing algorithms and system-level enhancements for
greater brightness and truer, more vibrant colors. They offer an HDMI™
input for native digital signals and RJ45 for remote networking
management, and a 10-watt audio speaker and variable audio output so
that users have the flexibility to adjust a presenter’s volume.
“Mitsubishi continually brings new technology to market, particularly
that which increases durability and saves time and money over the life
of a projector,” said James Chan, director, product marketing,
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division.
“And now, we’re even prouder to bring the first of our environmentally
sensitive models, the WD3300U and XD3200U, to our customers.”
Pricing, Availability, Warranty
The WD3300U wide screen and the XD3200U XGA projector are currently
available through authorized Mitsubishi dealers at very competitive
prices. The projectors come with Mitsubishi’s three-year limited
warranty on parts and labor plus a one-year limited warranty on the
lamp. As with all Mitsubishi installation projectors, each is covered by
the Express Replacement Assistance (ERA) Program, a nationwide
comprehensive service that offers next business-day replacement for down
units under warranty coverage.
About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Presentation Products
Division
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division
markets an extensive line of professional presentation,
front-projection, high-definition home entertainment, and
rear-projection video wall cube display systems and digital signage
monitors that are designed with DLP® or LCD technology, and is known for
its award-winning, high-quality, accurate color reproduction technology.
Products are sold through authorized distributors, resellers, retailers
and system integrators throughout the United States and Mexico.
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America is located at 9351 Jeronimo Road,
Irvine, Calif., 92618. For more information, please call 888-307-0312 or
visit http://www.mitsubishi-presentations.com
DLP and BrilliantColor are registered trademarks or trademarks of Texas
Instruments. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Nancy Napurski
Lionheart Communications
585-967-3348
nnapurski@lionheartpr.com