PFU America, which is a part of the Ricoh Group, has added three laser projectors to its lineup, together with its first short-throw mannequin – a WUXGA field constructed round “superior 3LCD projection know-how” and able to 4,500 lumens.
“We’re thrilled to supply these three new laser projectors that includes Ricoh’s revolutionary projector lens know-how, the confirmed alternative for lots of the prime projector producers all over the world,” mentioned PFU America’s CEO and president, Daisuke Kutsuwada. “We’re significantly excited to enter the quick throw projector class to satisfy the evolving wants of our clients and companions.”
That short-throw mannequin is dubbed the WUL5A40ST, and wears the expression of a frightened one-eyed creature. It operates utilizing multi-module laser diodes for the promise of “beautiful visuals and lifelike shade copy,” with PFU saying that even when one diode fails “the general brightness stays comparatively unaffected.”
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The 3LCD projection engine tops out at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels for 16:10-aspect visuals at as much as 150 diagonal inches, however it may well settle for 4K enter. There’s assist for over a billion colours, together with 5-million:1 distinction. Handbook zoom is obtainable, and vertical/horizontal keystone correction caters for placement flexibility, plus there’s assist for four-corner, six-point and curved changes.
Inputs embody HDMI 1.4, Mini D-SUB and USB Kind-A, there’s Ethernet LAN and a built-in 16-W mono speaker too. Designed primarily for enterprise, training or digital signage functions, and measuring 390 x 319 x 132 mm (15.35 x 12.5 x 5.2 in), the WUL5A40ST is obtainable from PFU’s community of AV resellers for a recommended retail value of US$2,750.
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Subsequent up is a compact projector sporting the PJ WUL5A50 moniker, which has been designed “for each day use in quite a lot of environments.” This one’s additionally constructed round 3LCD projection tech and multi-module mild supply however places out 5,200 lumens. It has identical picture decision because the short-throw mannequin however can handle as much as 300-inch visuals. This laser projector is available in at 390 x 294 x 116 mm (15.35 x 11.5 x 4.5 in), and is priced at $2,600.
Rounding out the brand new additions is a mannequin referred to as the PJ WUL6760 that now sits on the entry level to the corporate’s high-end laser projector vary. It additionally throws out WUXGA visuals as much as 300 diagonal inches, and is constructed round a multi-module mild supply that is good for six,000 lumens – for projections that “might be seen clearly in quite a lot of settings, together with brightly lit rooms.” This one is reported to sport HDMI 2.0 and HDBaseT inputs, and is a value on request form of deal.
Supply: PFU-Ricoh
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