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Hitachi PJ-TX100 Projector Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified July 24, 2008 19:35
Hitachi PJ-TX100 Projector Review

Hitachi PJ-TX100

Summary

  • Product Name: PJ-TX100 Projector
  • Manufacturer: Hitachi
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: October 12, 2006
  • MSRP: $1099
Specifications

Key Features
– 1280 x 720 Resolution
– HD 3-Panel Light Engine
– Exclusive Super-Focus Quattro ED
Glass Lens with 1.6 Zoom
– Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
– Motorized Iris for High Contrast
– 1200:1 Contrast Ratio (Iris On)
– 1200 ANSI Lumen Light Output
– Motion-Adaptive Progressive Scan
– 3:2 Film Processing

Inputs/Outputs
– DVI-HDTV Input: 1
– D-Sub 15 RGB Input: 1
– Wideband Component Video: 1
– S-Video Input: 1
– Composite Video Input: 1
– RS-232C Control Interface: 1

Specifications
– Resolution: 1280 x 720
– Consumer Replaceable 150 Watt UHP Lamp

Convenience Features
– Illuminated Remote Control
– 5 Picture Preset Modes
– 4 Customizable Picture
Memory Modes
– Lens Shift and 1.6x Zoom for
Flexible Installation
– Whisper Quiet 25db Operation
with Front Exhaust
– VGA-UXGA Input Compatible
– Projection Sizes:
Up to a 300” Screen Size
60" 16:9: 5' 7" - 8' 10"
Throw Distance (1.7m - 2.7m)
80" 16:9: 7' - 11' 10"
Throw Distance (2.2m - 3.6m)
100" 16:9: 9' 2" - 14' 9"
Throw Distance (2.8m - 4.5m)

Dimensions
– Height: 5 9/16" H x 13 7/16" W x 11 1/16" D
– Weight: 9 lbs.


Pros

  • Very clear picture – excellent optics
  • Basic horizontal & vertical lens shift
  • Motorized Iris control
  • Backlit remote control
  • Versatile inputs (including DVI-HDCP)
  • 1080p compatible
  • Sleek, high-tech looking chassis
  • Bright

Cons

  • Intrusive fan noise
  • Somewhat confusing menu system
  • Poor (240p) deinterlacing via DVI-D at 480i

Introduction

LCD projectors have been a favorite recommendation of mine for some time. While I love the deeper black associated with most DLP models, the lens shift functionality and lack of rainbows make LCD recommendations easy. Hitachi is not a manufacturer I have reviewed frequently on Audioholics and we’d like to remedy that in the future (after all, we want to give ALL companies’ products a chance to influence our readers, not just the usual suspects). This first pass with the PJ-TX100 projector left us wondering where we’ve been all this time. While it didn’t start out this cheap, at a $999 street price (at the time of this review) this is one projector that should be on everyone’s short list.
  1. PJ-TX100 Features and Basic Setup
  2. PJ-TX100 Connections, Remote, Menu System & Calibration
  3. PJ-TX100 Benchtesting, Viewing Tests and Conclusion