Hitachi Introduces Its First 8,000 Lumen Laser Projector

Hitachi Digital Media Group has announced its first 8,000 lumen single-chip DLP Laser projector, the LP-WU9750B.

Delivering up to 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, Hitachi says the LP-WU9750B “delivers a unique and powerful combination of bright, sharp images, with advanced installation options, high reliability and low maintenance; the new LP-WU9750B offers customers an ideal solution for high performance and low TCO.”

The quad-drive laser engine offers near-instant 100% brightness and built-in redundancy in the event of an unlikely single laser failure, according to the press release. The advanced new cooling system and heat-resistant phosphor wheel ensures reliable operation.

“In order to ensure 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation in these demanding environments, the design features a quad-drive laser, a sealed, dust-resistance engine and a new phosphor wheel and cooling system, providing high performance over an extended lifetime,” says Axel Kutschke, senior manager, Presentation Products for Hitachi Digital Media Group.

Advanced installation options include 360-degree projection and portrait mounting as well as edge blending and warping, with fine adjustment of brightness.

Here’s more features of the LP-WU9750B Laser Projector:

• Industry First: 8,000 Lumens, single-chip DLP Laser projector with quick start / quick off operation and contrast ratio of 20,000:1.
• Maintenance-free Operation: laser light source delivers 20,000 hours of maintenance free operation.
• Highly Reliable: A new quad-drive laser as well as a sealed, dust-resistant engine, a new heat-resistance phosphor wheel and a new cooling system.
• Advanced Installation: Unlimited edge blending and warping, flexible mounting, P-in-P/P-by-P, five digital inputs and seven interchangeable lens options deliver infinite installation possibilities.
• 3 year/10,000 hours warranty: A 3 year or 10,000 hours warranty, whichever comes first.

Read more from the press release below:

The LP-WU9750B offers 5 digital connection options including SDI, HDBaseT, DVI and two HDMI ports.

With seven interchangeable lenses, including the Ultra-Short Throw FL-920, providing options for screen sizes of between 100″ to 600″ and projection distance for the 100″ screen ranging from 0.83m to 19m, the projector together with powered focus, shift and zoom can meet the specific demands of any environment.

For additional peace of mind, this projector offers a 3 year or 10,000 hours warranty, whichever comes first (for extended warranty please contact your local dealer).

As well as offering an impressive brightness level of 8000 lumens the LP-WU9750B also delivers an industry leading contrast ratio of 20,000:1.

The projector measures 500x216x576, weighs 28Kg and is available now from Midwich, Sahara Presentation Systems Plc and Medium UK. 

For more information, please visit the company’s website.