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NEC HT1100
Article Number Display: Lamp: Lamp Life: Brightness (ANSI Lumens): Contrast Ratio: Lens: Minimum Image Diagonal Maximum Image Diagonal: Throwing Distance: Projection Factor: Colour Reproduction: Frequency: Recommended Resolution: Supported Resolutions: x 1.78 cm (0.69") DMD 12 Chip (DDR)-DLP Technology 220 W DC NSH 3000* hours 1100 3500:1*** F2.52.7, f=22.226.cm (16:9)/112 cm (4:3) 508 cm (16:9)/554 cm (4:3) 1.34 m8.28 m (16: 9)/1.22 m7.59 m (4:3) 1.51.9:1 16.77 million Horizontal: 15100kHz (RGB: 24kHz100kHz), vertical: 48100Hz 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1920 x 1080 (HDTV1080p/60, HDTV 1080i/60, HDTV 1080i/50), 1280 x720 (HDTV720p) 1280x1024(SXGA), 1152x870(mac21") with Advanced AccuBlend Technology, x 768 (XGA), 800 x600 (SVGA), 832 x 624 (Mac16"), 640 x 480 (VGA/Mac13"), 720 x 480 (SDTV 480p), 720 x480 (DVD progressive), 720 x 576 (DVD progressive) 1 Input: Mini D-Sub, 15pin * component signal (YPbPr)/SCART-RGB via RGB 1 Input: DVI-D (HDCP compatible) 1 Input: Cinch 1 Input: DIN 4-pin 1 Input: 3 x Cinch 4 Inputs: 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack 1 Input: DIN 8-pin 1 Input PCMCIA SLOT Type-Output: 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack PAL/PAL60/NTSC/SECAM/NTSC 4.43/PAL-N/PAL-M 2 x 2 Watt Stereo Manual Manual HDCP compatible, 10bit Video decoder, IP-Converter with cinema detection, 5times-6-segment Colour wheel, digital 3D-Reform- Keystone correction function (H= 25, V= 40), Wired LAN function (optional), improved dust and smoke protection, sRGB, Screen Trigger, PC Card Slot, Back Light-Remote control, RS-232 control function, Sweet Vision2, help function, Plug&Play 3D-Reform control, source select, viewer control, auto picture adjustment, picture mute-, volume-, magnify-, freeze-, aspect ratio-, effector-, help-function 260 x 92 x 275 mm (without feet and lens) 3.2 kg 100120/200240 V AC/5060 Hz 290W max./Stand by mode 0.6 W 29 dB (A)* CE, TV GS Projector: 3 years pan-European on-site service Lamp: 2000 hours max. 6 months Projector, IR-Remote control, Mini D-Sub Signal cable, Audio cable, Composite Video cable, S Video Cable, Component Video Cable, SCART Adapter, Power cord, lens cap, softcase, users manual Lamp, Ceiling mount kit November 2003
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Input/Output Terminal: RGB Analog RGB Digital VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO PC Control (RS-232) PC-Card Slot Screen Trigger Video Signals: Audio-Functions: Focus Adjustment: Zoom Adjustment: Benefits:
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*= ECO mode **= horizontal/vertical/diagonal Keystone correction ***= with IRIS All specifications are subject to change without notice. Status November 2003

HT1100-E-11/03

Physical Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA) Max. Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (HDTV 1080p) with Advanced AccuBlend Technology Brightness: 1100 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio: 3500:1*** Lightweight: 3.2 kg Whisper quiet: 29 dB (A)* Sweet Vision2 Digital 3D-Reform** picture correction HDCP compatible and IP-Converter LAN function (optional) Enhanced dust and smoke protection PC card slot 3000* hours Lamp life time 3 years warranty

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Key Features DLP technology 4:3 aspect ratio 880-1,100 ANSI Lumens brightness 2,000:13,500:1 contrast ratio 1,024 x 768 native resolution Built-in deinterlacing SweetVision dynamic contrast Eco mode Connections DVI-D digital RGB (HDCP compatible) Component video S-video Composite video D-Sub RGB PC/RGB input (with Scart adaptor) Stereo input (minijack) Expansion port Control/trigger jacks Dimensions 260(w) x 92(h) x 275(d)mm

NEC HT1100

EW BUSINESS-ORIENTED COMPANIES HAVE embraced the growing AV/PC crossover as enthusiastically as NEC with its plasma screens and projectors. But we have to say that, at times, its products have suffered from a desire to please both business and home users. Lets hope this isnt the case with the HT1100. Aesthetically the HT1100 is okay. Its biggest problem is its relative bulk, especially as it doesnt really employ any sculptural tricks to try and distract you from its chunkiness. But the finish is robust and slick enough to stop the HT1100 from actually achieving ugliness. The HT1100 shows off its home cinema credentials with its connections. Most gratifying is a DVI jack, complete with HDCP compatibility therefore able to handle Skys high-def broadcasts when they start, as well as upscaled DVD digital outputs. We were also pleased to find a 15-pin PC connection complete with Scart-to-VGA RGB adaptor; component video inputs for analogue high definition and progressive scan; and the usual lesser quality AV suspects.
ments. The only serious problem is that the projectors range and throw distances are more limited than usual, making it harder to adapt to different (especially small) room sizes. Before we get into the HT1100s performance, we ought to cover one or two of its cleverer features. Perhaps the most important is SweetVision, a processing system that apparently gives the impression of deeper, richer blacks. Theres also an Eco mode for reducing fan noise and boosting bulb life at the expense of a little brightness.

On the level

Kill Bill 2 is generally enjoyable on the HT1100. The standout ability is contrast. While the quoted 3,500:1 figure looks a bit optimistic in practice, theres no doubting that the buried alive sequence we keep coming back to doesnt suffer the intrusion of any greying over of black levels, loss of background detail, or iffy colour tones. Whats more, the HT1100 isnt only good at full black. It displays an impressive subtlety of touch with brightness levels and colours right across the video spectrum, conjuring up a splendidly nuanced look to the low-lit but gaudily decorated interior of Buds trailer. Fine detail levels also manage to impress, but its not all good news. The rainbow effect definitely manifests itself from time to time, especially during dark scenes. And, rather oddly, dark scenes also suffer with a slightly processed look, where you occasionally feel like youre watching the action through some kind of ultra-fine mesh screen. Finally, although not a problem with the generally excellent Kill Bill 2 transfer, we also found the HT1100 to be unforgiving with lower quality sources or DVD transfers, as it tends to over-emphasise any noise they may contain. In the end, the HT1100s curious, almost careless flaws especially the native 4:3 aspect ratio are just that bit too difficult to ignore. Its very far from being a bad projector, but fails to go the extra mile travelled so boldly by this group tests true heroes.

Verdict

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Catch-all contender

There are signs of slight AV/PC schizophrenia with the specifications, however. On the plus side, NEC has employed a six-segment colour wheel to reduce DLPs problems with rainbow colour bands. Whats more, it claims a massively impressive 3,500:1 contrast ratio, together with a maximum 1,100 ANSI Lumens brightness. Please note, though, that you wont be able to achieve that contrast and brightness simultaneously. This is because maximum contrast can only be achieved with an iris lever that reduces the aperture size at which point brightness drops to 880 ANSI Lumens. The (very) bad news is the HT1100s use of a DLP chipset with a native 4:3 ratio instead of the 16:9 ratio so crucial to movies. If you watch a widescreen movie on this projector, you wont be able to use the projectors full pixel count. The HT1100 is reasonably easy to set up, thanks to satisfactory onscreen menus and plentiful picture adjust-

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VERDICT A perfectly worthwhile effort but theres definitely room for improvement next time round

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