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RGB Communications and projectiondesign release world exclusive upgrade to Action! model zero five home theatre projector (23/8/2004)

The Action! model zero five home cinema projector from projectiondesign has been extensively upgraded and now features a world exclusive, a 7-segment colour wheel combined with the Texas Instruments (r) Matterhorn DMD( (Digital Micromirror Device). The 7-segment wheel, up until now used only with the high-end HD2+ chip, greatly improves image quality and the complete home cinema experience of this award winning projector.

New features enhance the image quality of an already impressive projector by addressing and improving on those areas of greatest concern to the discerning viewer. With greatly improved colour fidelity, increased contrast and colour resolution, image detail is improved and the naturalness of the image improved even further.

The Action! model zero five mk II uses Texas Instruments (r) DLP( technology, with the Matterhorn DMD( chipset, optimised for Europe with 1024 x 576 PAL video pixel resolution. With a typical contrast ratio of 3000:1 available with any brightness calibration level, it gives an image quality very close to typical high-end projectors, enabling great home theatre at an affordable price. The custom, prism-less optical design maintains high contrast even with mixed exposure scenes and has had a newly designed iris aperture inserted in order to increase contrast even further.

The newly designed proprietary 7-segment, 5x speed colour wheel features a Neutral Density Green segment, increasing actual displayed colour depth to 10-bits. Dramatically increasing low-level colour and grey scale resolution, reducing artefacts in dark levels, the Action! model zero five mk II has superior detail resolution over any projector using a 6-segment wheel. For video optimisation, the model zero five mk II uses the patented and award winning DCDi( progressive scan engine by Faroudja (r). This ensures great video quality and effectively eliminates video signal artefacts, as well as performs film mode detection and processing. projectiondesign's unique integrated design concept, using a single electronic board for short signal paths, ensures all components and interfaces are tightly matched and performs as part of a system that is geared for high video performance.

The model zero five mk II is delivered in an attractive vanquish grey metallic colour and blends nicely with home interiors. The unobtrusive design enables the model zero five mk II to be mounted on the ceiling in any dedicated theatre room or living room without becoming visually overwhelming. Targeted primarily at a film and video loving audience, the low operating noise of only 28 dB ensures that the cinema-like experience is kept intact and even the lowest audible details can be heard. The model zero five mk II is delivered standard with a cable cover that conceals all cables when installed, and can be delivered with an optional wide-angle lens to allow large images in very small spaces. It features full digital and analogue connectivity and can easily be integrated into home automation installations with its extensive control options, including RS232 control interface, 12V triggers and discrete remote control.

Key features of the model zero five mk II include:

* single chip Matterhorn DLP' technology
* 7 segment, 5 speed NDG RGBRGB colour wheel
* 1024 x 576 resolution
* 16:9 wide screen
* full analogue and digital connectivity
* DCDi' Faroudja video processing
* 3000:1 contrast
* 500-900 continuously adjustable brightness
* 1.3 x manual zoom lens
* RS232, USB, 2 x 12V trigger and IR control
* 28dB operating noise level
* 3.0 kg weight

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