Sharp XV-Z12000 Home Cinema Projector £4599.95 inc VAT

The XV-Z12000 is the latest introduction to the SharpVision family of products. This 16:9 high definition projector represents the pinnacle in home theater. Utilizing the new "HD2+" DMD™ chip set from Texas Instruments and Sharp's upgraded proprietary computer video & integrated composer (CV-IC) system ll technology, the XV-Z12000 boasts a 5500:1 contrast ratio (in high contrast mode) and a very high brightness rating of 900 ANSI lumens (in high brightness mode), delivering one of the best pictures available in consumer home theater today.

 

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Sharp XV-Z12000 Features Brief:

High Contrast Ratio 5500:1 (in High Contrast Mode)
enhances the XV-Z12000's ability to discern fine, detailed differences between colors.

900 ANSI Lumens (in High Brightness Mode)
is a high ANSI lumens rating that delivers a bright, beautiful picture.

Advanced "HD2+" DMD
is the next generation DMD chip that brings cutting edge technology to the Sharp XV-Z12000.

True 720p High Resolution Capability
The XVZ12000 is fully compatible HDTV 720p signal.

CV-IC System II
Sharp’s proprietary 2nd generation video scaler circuitry up-converts standard signals to the native HD resolution of the XVZ12000.

Powered Iris Switchover Function
(High Contrast Mode/ Middle Mode/ High Brightness Mode) instantly change multiple brightness and contrast settings with the push of a button.

7 Segment 5x-Speed ND (Neutral Density) Color Wheel
achieves flickerless, high-grade movies and natural color reproduction.

Optical Lens Shift
simplifies installation adjustments.

DVI-I/HDCP Terminal
allows for an all digital projection.

Home Theater Conveniences
include easy installation and whisper quiet operation, 33 dB (with Power Save on).

Sharp XV-Z12000 Features In depth:

1. High Contrast Ratio of 5500:1 from a newly designed F8 Optical Engine

The XV-Z12000 employs cutting edge technology such as a cats eye lens shutter which eliminates unwanted light. In addition, the high-contrast optical engine co-developed with "Minolta Corporation" reduces the exposure down to F8, which helps produce darker blacks than ever achieved by conventional projectors. Also, the four anomalous dispersion glass pieces that make up the projection lenses provide high-performance image formation.

2. DMD HD2+ Mustang Chip from Texas Instruments

The XV-Z12000 uses the latest DMD HD2+ chip for dramatically improved effective light efficiency, providing outstanding performance with beautiful and precise reproduction of high-resolution 1280 x 720 pixel HDTV images.

3. Natural Colour Reproduction that does Exceptionally well with Reds

The high-power 270w lamp produces intense light that drives the colour wheel and helps reproduce colours as they were originally intended to look. Pulse Weight Technology assists in reproducing reds more efficiently by increasing power to the lamp as it passes through the red segments of the colour wheel. Even for red elements the XV-Z12000 can maintain light quantity, which tends to be lacking when using a high-pressure mercury lamp. The result is high-purity primary colours while maintaining the ideally balanced light quantity, bringing vivid but natural colour reproduction.

4. Dynamic Range of Rish Colours - ND Colour Wheel

In addition to six RGB filters, the seven-segment five-time speed ND colour wheel also uses a filter specifically for green. Inherently green is a colour of less brightness and our eyes are more sensitive to green than any other colour. Displaying green in a 10-bit resolution dramatically improves detail in dark images.

5. Sharp's unique High Image Quality System to Optimize Robust Optical Performance

The XV-Z12000 is equipped with Sharp's proprietary multi-functional digital image processing LSI. This LSI incorporates various image processing algorithms for generating high-quality images on DLP, liquid crystal, plasma and other stationary pixel display devices out of a wide range of video sources. With strong emphasis by Sharp on optimisation during development, resulting in this unique combination of LSI and DLP technology, the XV-Z12000 achieves the high-quality natural and detailed expression of movie film ambience.