Panasonic PT-F200U LCD Projector Review
Summary
- Product Name: PT-F200U LCD Projector
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
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- Review Date: June 06, 2008
- MSRP: $3,999
- Specifications
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Brightness: 3500 ANSI lumens
Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 native)
Supported Screen Size: 33-300 inches diagonal
LCD Panel: 3 x 0.7” polysilicon active matrix
Optical System: Dichroic mirror separation/prism synthesis system
Video Features: Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS)
Scanning Formats: 480i/576i/1080i and 480p/576p/720p (PAL equivalents supported)
Video Inputs: component, composite, S-video, and 2xPC/RGB (HD15)
Projection Lens: 2x optical zoom; f = 21.6 – 43.0 mm. F/1.7 – 2.6, manual focus & zoom
Lens Shift: Vertical and horizontal (50% vertical, 32% horizontal)
Keystone Correction: +/- 30 degrees (vertical)
Lamp: 250 W UHM lamp, 5000 hour estimated life
Mounting: ceiling, desk, front/rear (menu configurable)
Power Supply: 100-240 volts, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption: 330 watts (maximum), 4.5 watts (standby mode with fan stopped)
Operating Temperature: 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C); 20-80% humidity (no condensation)
Audio: 3W output via onboard speaker
Projection Method: Front/rear/ceiling mount/table-topRemote Control: Standard (non-backlit) remote with laser pointer, AA x 2 batteries
Standard Accessories: Power cord, Wireless remote control, batteries for remote control, safety cable
Optional Accessories: Ceiling bracket (ET-PKF100H/ET-PKF100S), AV cables (TY-SC10CP)
Dimensions: 17" x 4.9" x 12.6" in (432 x 125 x 319 mm)
Weight: 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg)
Pros
- Lens shift
- High lumen output
- Daylight View 4 works well
Cons
- Not good for dedicated home theater use
- No noise reduction
- Poor deinterlacing