Hi,
I’m planning to buy a home theater projection system. For now I have narrowed my choice to SIM2 Home Theater.
I have 2 choices:
1-HT 200 DM for £ 6300
2-HT 250 for £7000
The distance to the screen would be around 21ft and I would be using progressive scan DVD. I have put the specification of both projectors below.
I was wondering if anybody has any comment in regard to SIM2 and if it’s worth paying the extra £700 for HT 250.
Thanks
Sepehr
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HT 200 DM
The HT 200 DM (Dual Mode) projector has been designed specifically to match the 480P High Definition standard.
The HT 200 DM projector provides two different resolutions modes (by Remote control):
- 16:9 format with a resolution of 848 x 480 pixels: the ideal solution for progressive DVD players or other 16:9 sources
- the normal 4:3 format with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels: best with computer images or traditional 4:3 video sources (Videotape recorders, etc).
Also, the HT 200 DM projector is equipped with a new 6-segment colour wheel that eliminates the so-called "rainbow effect": the annoying colour flickering.
OPTICS
DLPTM Type: Proprietary sealed optical Engine based on 1 DMDTM Chip. Contamination proof
Resolution: Dual mode (800 x 600 pixels and 848 x 480 pixels native resolutions);
Focus: motorised
Zoom: motorised
Elevation: manual
Keystone adjustment: up to 27° (optical: +/-10°; digital: +/-17°)
Screen size (diagonal) vs. Throw Distance:
4:3 resolution mode: 60" - min. 2,8m - max. 3,85m
80" - min. 3,74m - max. 5,14m
100" - min. 4,67m - max. 6,42m
16:9 resolution mode: 60" - min. 2,63m - max. 3,58 ìm
80" - min. 3,56m - max. 4,78m
100" - min. 4,38m - max. 5,97m
Picture size: 50-250 inches diagonal.
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letter box plus 3 user adjustments
Brightness: 800 ANSI lm;
Brightness Uniformity: better than 95%
Contrast Ratio (full On / full Off): > 600:1
Colour wheel: 2 x RGB segments, no rainbow effect
ZOOM LENS
Throw Ratio: 2.4-3.2:1 on SVGA resolution - f#: 2.7 (wide), 3.3 (title)
Focus Range: 2.2-13.5 m
LAMP
Power Consumption: 120W UHP
Lamp Life Time : 6000 hours
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HT 250
The HT 250 has been designed to suit the high expectations of the home theatre enthusiast: it features a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) for more accurate image details, as well as a 4-segments colour wheel that dramatically improves the colours performance. The HT 250 allows sophisticated video adjustments such as the white temperature adjustment; which can be adapted to the viewer's preference by acting on each colour (red, green, blue).
OPTICS
DLPTM Type: Proprietary sealed optical Engine based on 1 DMDTM Chip. Contamination proof
Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
Focus: motorised
Zoom: motorised
Elevation: manual
Keystone adjustment: up to 27° (optical: +/-10°; digital: +/-17°)
Screen size (diagonal) vs. Throw Distance:
60" - min. 2,68m - max. 3,66m
80" - min. 3,58m - max. 4,88m
100" - min. 4,47m - max. 6,10m
Picture size: 50-250 inches diagonal.
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letter box plus 3 user adjustments
Brightness: 900 ANSI lm
Brightness Uniformity: better than 95%
Contrast Ratio (full On / full Off): > 600:1
Colour Wheel: RGB + white segment
ZOOM LENS
Throw Ratio: 2.2-3.0:1 f#: 2.7 (wide), 3.3 (title)
Focus Range: 2.2-13.5 m
LAMP
Power Consumption: 120W UHP
Lamp Life Time: 6000
I’m planning to buy a home theater projection system. For now I have narrowed my choice to SIM2 Home Theater.
I have 2 choices:
1-HT 200 DM for £ 6300
2-HT 250 for £7000
The distance to the screen would be around 21ft and I would be using progressive scan DVD. I have put the specification of both projectors below.
I was wondering if anybody has any comment in regard to SIM2 and if it’s worth paying the extra £700 for HT 250.
Thanks
Sepehr
-------------------------------------
HT 200 DM
The HT 200 DM (Dual Mode) projector has been designed specifically to match the 480P High Definition standard.
The HT 200 DM projector provides two different resolutions modes (by Remote control):
- 16:9 format with a resolution of 848 x 480 pixels: the ideal solution for progressive DVD players or other 16:9 sources
- the normal 4:3 format with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels: best with computer images or traditional 4:3 video sources (Videotape recorders, etc).
Also, the HT 200 DM projector is equipped with a new 6-segment colour wheel that eliminates the so-called "rainbow effect": the annoying colour flickering.
OPTICS
DLPTM Type: Proprietary sealed optical Engine based on 1 DMDTM Chip. Contamination proof
Resolution: Dual mode (800 x 600 pixels and 848 x 480 pixels native resolutions);
Focus: motorised
Zoom: motorised
Elevation: manual
Keystone adjustment: up to 27° (optical: +/-10°; digital: +/-17°)
Screen size (diagonal) vs. Throw Distance:
4:3 resolution mode: 60" - min. 2,8m - max. 3,85m
80" - min. 3,74m - max. 5,14m
100" - min. 4,67m - max. 6,42m
16:9 resolution mode: 60" - min. 2,63m - max. 3,58 ìm
80" - min. 3,56m - max. 4,78m
100" - min. 4,38m - max. 5,97m
Picture size: 50-250 inches diagonal.
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letter box plus 3 user adjustments
Brightness: 800 ANSI lm;
Brightness Uniformity: better than 95%
Contrast Ratio (full On / full Off): > 600:1
Colour wheel: 2 x RGB segments, no rainbow effect
ZOOM LENS
Throw Ratio: 2.4-3.2:1 on SVGA resolution - f#: 2.7 (wide), 3.3 (title)
Focus Range: 2.2-13.5 m
LAMP
Power Consumption: 120W UHP
Lamp Life Time : 6000 hours
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HT 250
The HT 250 has been designed to suit the high expectations of the home theatre enthusiast: it features a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA) for more accurate image details, as well as a 4-segments colour wheel that dramatically improves the colours performance. The HT 250 allows sophisticated video adjustments such as the white temperature adjustment; which can be adapted to the viewer's preference by acting on each colour (red, green, blue).
OPTICS
DLPTM Type: Proprietary sealed optical Engine based on 1 DMDTM Chip. Contamination proof
Resolution: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels)
Focus: motorised
Zoom: motorised
Elevation: manual
Keystone adjustment: up to 27° (optical: +/-10°; digital: +/-17°)
Screen size (diagonal) vs. Throw Distance:
60" - min. 2,68m - max. 3,66m
80" - min. 3,58m - max. 4,88m
100" - min. 4,47m - max. 6,10m
Picture size: 50-250 inches diagonal.
Aspect ratio: 4:3, 16:9, anamorphic, letter box plus 3 user adjustments
Brightness: 900 ANSI lm
Brightness Uniformity: better than 95%
Contrast Ratio (full On / full Off): > 600:1
Colour Wheel: RGB + white segment
ZOOM LENS
Throw Ratio: 2.2-3.0:1 f#: 2.7 (wide), 3.3 (title)
Focus Range: 2.2-13.5 m
LAMP
Power Consumption: 120W UHP
Lamp Life Time: 6000