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The New Optoma H30 ThemeScene Projector With Scart RGB (2/2/2004)

The NEW H30 is launched into the acclaimed range of ThemeScene DLP Projectors

Continuing their commitment to create the very best in picture quality, Optoma Europe today announced the launch of the H30 into its award-winning ThemeSceneTM range of DLPTM Home Cinema video projectors. Priced at just £1195 inc VAT, the H30 demonstrates the Big-Screen image with ease.

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Designed for Europe, the H30 is by far the lowest cost DLPTM Widescreen Home Cinema projector with a six segment colour wheel. Eliminating the white segment allows colour vibrancy and accuracy not seen previously at this level, and together with the phenomenal 2000:1 contrast ratio, the picture quality is easily on a par with other projectors twice the price.

Many low cost Home Cinema projectors are designed for the US market. The ThemeScene H30 was designed for the European market offering SCART RGB in addition to Component, S-Video and Composite inputs. Many DVD players, Digital Set-Top Box's and Games Consoles only output inferior Composite signals through SCART to most projectors. By implementing SCART RGB, the ThemeSceneTM H30 ensures that picture quality, similar to component, is always the best possible, from whatever the source.

Weighing only 2 kg, this small lightweight projector simply guarantees a stunning performance. From a 3 meter distance, the H30 can project an image 77 inches diagonal, extending up to a huge 256 inches from 10 meters away for the "at-home" Big-Screen experience. The unique SCART adaptor uses standard VGA cable, so the cost of having your projector a distance from the source will not be prohibitive as with long good quality SCART leads.

"By including SCART RGB, the H30 can demonstrate the very best video quality from inexpensive DVD Players and Digital TV boxes", commented Bob Johnson, Head of Marketing for Optoma Europe. "Together with the 6 segment, 4 x speed colour wheel, PAL support and 3-year TOTAL CARE warranty, the ThemeSceneTM H30 adds up to an outstanding performer."

ThemeSceneTM Home Cinema Projectors present only the very best in video quality, near silent operation and unrivalled ease of use. The ThemeSceneTM H30 is a truly affordable Videophile-grade digital Widescreen Home Cinema projector.

H30 features:
* Whisper quiet: Less than 26dB at 2m, 30dB at 1m.
* 800 Lumens brightness.
* 2000:1 Contrast Ratio.
* SCART RGB, PAL Component Interlaced and Progressive, Composite, S-Video connections. (Includes RGB adapter).
* DLPTM DDR chipset from Texas Instruments.
* Widescreen, 16:9 Aspect Ratio.
* TOTAL CARE - For Total Peace of Mind: A 3-year warranty with free next day collection and loan unit.

Available February 2004.

www.optoma.co.uk