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Optoma HD80 DLP Projector Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified March 31, 2008 10:24
Optoma HD80 DLP Projector Review

Optoma HD80 DLP projector

Summary

  • Product Name: HD80 DLP Projector
  • Manufacturer: Optoma
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStar
  • Review Date: September 13, 2007
  • MSRP: $2999
Specifications

Brightness: 1300 ANSI lumens (high power mode)
Contrast: Up to 10,000:1 (full on/off) 518:1 (ANSI)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 native HD resolution
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen native 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 compatible) 1.85 – 2.22:1 throw ratio
Supported Screen Size: 30-300 inches diagonal (theoretical)
DLP Technology: Single 0.95” DarkChip2 DMD
Optical System: 6x speed (180Hz) 7-segment color wheel (RGB, RGB, W)
Iris: 16-step ImageAI-II auto iris (defeatable)
Offset (of vertical height): 136%
Computer Compatibility: SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Compression; VESA Standards; PC and Macintosh Compatible
Scanning Formats: 480i/576i/1080i and 480p/576p/720p/1080p
Video Inputs (projector): 2 x HDMI, 1 x DVI-D, component video, s-video, composite
Misc Connections: RS-232C, +12V trigger, service port
Projection Lens
: 1.2x Manual Zoom and Focus; F = 2.6 ~ 2.82, f = 39.12 ~ 46.94mm

Lamp: 300W UHP; 3000 hr life
Keystone Correction: +/- 5 degrees vertical (digital)
Power Supply: 90-264 volts, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 430 watts (maximum) ; <12W standby
Operating Temperature: 41 – 95 degrees F (5 – 35 degrees C); 80% max humidity (no condensation)
Fan: 32dB noise level
Projection Method: Front/rear/ceiling mount/table-top
Uniformity Ratio: 90% (center-to-corner)
Remote Control: Backlit IR remote Control with source selection, AA x 2 batteries
Standard Accessories
: AC Power Cord, Composite Video Cable, RS-232 Cable, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote, Lens Cap, User’s Manual, Warranty Card and Quick Start Guide
Optional Accessories: Anamorphic Lens/Sled Kit, Ceiling Mount, GrayWolfII™ Series Screens and Gold Service Warranty
Dimensions (projector): 16” x 4.6” x 12.2” in (406 x 117 x 310 mm)
Weight (projector): 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Warranty: 2 years limited parts and labor; 1 year lamp


Pros

  • One year lamp warranty
  • Decent after-calibration performance
  • Plethora of inputs
  • Ergonomic backlit remote

Cons

  • Outrageous 36% vertical offset
  • High default color temp (even at Warm setting)
  • Poor green color response
  • Poor initial RGB levels (grayscale uniformity)
  • Prominent fan noise (even in Normal mode)
  • ImageAI-II Auto-Iris a tad noisy and slow
  • No discrete on/off on remote
  • No lens shift
  • Weak 1.2x zoom

Introduction

The Optoma HD80 is a leaner, trimmer, HD81, without the outboard processing, but with plenty of performance and inputs to make a home cinema enthusiast ecstatic to nab a 1080p DLP for under $3000.
  1. HD80 Setup and Installation
  2. HD80 Remote Control & Menu System
  3. HD80 Calibration and Black Levels
  4. HD80 Benchmark Testing and Results
  5. HD80 Conclusion & Ratings