Man it just keeps on getting better and better for a guy on a budget to get into a decent front projo.I'd like to see how this puppy performs.Looks decent on paper.
Here's some info:
The Studio Experience Matinee 2HD is a new “price/performance” leader for home theater projectors. With a price close to $2000, Studio Experience has created a home theater that is a significant upgrade from the very successful Matinee 1HD.
This model is truly a breakthrough and fills a niche that customers have wanted for a while. To find a projector that will outperform the 2HD, you will need to spend at least twice as much. The 2HD all but eliminates the dreaded “screen door effect” found on LCD projectors. The 2HD has WXGA (1280x720) resolution which is a big step up from the 1HD. You would have to spend a lot more to get that those kind of specs. It is an excellent home theater projector with a high 1300:1 contrast ratio and 800 lumens.
Another cool feature is the horizontal and vertical lens shift. By simply moving two knobs on the projector, you can optically shit the image position. This is important because it won’t cause image distortion like digital keystone correction.
If you are just getting into a home theater with front projection, then the 2HD should be on your short list. For the money, nothing can touch it. If you want a projector with sharp resolution, excellent color and small price point this is the way to go.
IMPRESSIVE 1300:1 CONTRAST RATIO
Through use of its High-Contrast Optical System the 2HD delivers an impressive contrast ratio of 1300:1. In addition, Auto Grey Scale and Auto Flesh-tone functions, a selectable Color Temperature option, and 10-bit Digital Gamma Correction for fine tone reproduction all combine to produce incredibly lifelike, high-quality images.
PERFECT FOR DVD AND HIGH DEFINITION VIEWING
The 2HD’s wide 16:9 aspect ratio along with it’s (1280x720) resolution HD-proportional panels, Progressive Scan and 3-2 Pulldown system for DVD playback make it the perfect match for viewing 16:9 widescreen DVD movies (480i, 480p) and HDTV (720p, 1035i, 1080i) format programs.
EASY SETUP
Offering a wider range of vertical and horizontal lens shift than its predecessors, along with vertical keystone correction (+/- 20°) and a short zoom lens (100” diagonal image at 9.8’-13.1’), the 2HD is easy to setup for most any application.
A VARIETY OF INPUT OPTIONS
The 2HD is equipped to accept a variety of input sources including Computer, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, and PC High Definition up to 1080i. The DVI-I input is High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant, allowing for viewing of HDCP encrypted source material.
WHISPER QUIET FAN
Employing STUDIO EXPERIENCE’s Whisper Quiet fan technology, the 2HD produces an amazingly low noise level of only 24 dBA (theater black mode).
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Native
Brightness : 800 lumens
Colors : 16.7 million
Contrast Ratio : 1300:1
Dimensions : 14.1'''' x 10.8'''' x 3.8''''
HDTV Compatibility : 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
Keystone Correction : Vertical +/-20%, plus Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
Lamp Life : 2000 hours
Native Resolution : WXGA (1280x720)
Power : 100-120 VAC/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Standard Warranty : 3 year limited, parts and labor, Dead Pixel Warranty
Video Standards : NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N, YCbCr
Weight : 7.5 lbs.
Here's some info:
The Studio Experience Matinee 2HD is a new “price/performance” leader for home theater projectors. With a price close to $2000, Studio Experience has created a home theater that is a significant upgrade from the very successful Matinee 1HD.
This model is truly a breakthrough and fills a niche that customers have wanted for a while. To find a projector that will outperform the 2HD, you will need to spend at least twice as much. The 2HD all but eliminates the dreaded “screen door effect” found on LCD projectors. The 2HD has WXGA (1280x720) resolution which is a big step up from the 1HD. You would have to spend a lot more to get that those kind of specs. It is an excellent home theater projector with a high 1300:1 contrast ratio and 800 lumens.
Another cool feature is the horizontal and vertical lens shift. By simply moving two knobs on the projector, you can optically shit the image position. This is important because it won’t cause image distortion like digital keystone correction.
If you are just getting into a home theater with front projection, then the 2HD should be on your short list. For the money, nothing can touch it. If you want a projector with sharp resolution, excellent color and small price point this is the way to go.
IMPRESSIVE 1300:1 CONTRAST RATIO
Through use of its High-Contrast Optical System the 2HD delivers an impressive contrast ratio of 1300:1. In addition, Auto Grey Scale and Auto Flesh-tone functions, a selectable Color Temperature option, and 10-bit Digital Gamma Correction for fine tone reproduction all combine to produce incredibly lifelike, high-quality images.
PERFECT FOR DVD AND HIGH DEFINITION VIEWING
The 2HD’s wide 16:9 aspect ratio along with it’s (1280x720) resolution HD-proportional panels, Progressive Scan and 3-2 Pulldown system for DVD playback make it the perfect match for viewing 16:9 widescreen DVD movies (480i, 480p) and HDTV (720p, 1035i, 1080i) format programs.
EASY SETUP
Offering a wider range of vertical and horizontal lens shift than its predecessors, along with vertical keystone correction (+/- 20°) and a short zoom lens (100” diagonal image at 9.8’-13.1’), the 2HD is easy to setup for most any application.
A VARIETY OF INPUT OPTIONS
The 2HD is equipped to accept a variety of input sources including Computer, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, and PC High Definition up to 1080i. The DVI-I input is High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant, allowing for viewing of HDCP encrypted source material.
WHISPER QUIET FAN
Employing STUDIO EXPERIENCE’s Whisper Quiet fan technology, the 2HD produces an amazingly low noise level of only 24 dBA (theater black mode).
Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Native
Brightness : 800 lumens
Colors : 16.7 million
Contrast Ratio : 1300:1
Dimensions : 14.1'''' x 10.8'''' x 3.8''''
HDTV Compatibility : 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
Keystone Correction : Vertical +/-20%, plus Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift
Lamp Life : 2000 hours
Native Resolution : WXGA (1280x720)
Power : 100-120 VAC/200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Standard Warranty : 3 year limited, parts and labor, Dead Pixel Warranty
Video Standards : NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N, YCbCr
Weight : 7.5 lbs.
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