Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector
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Product Highlights
- 4,000 ANSI Lumens
- 3,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Dynamic)
- Full HD Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Digital Keystone Correction
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- NTSC, PAL and SECAM Compatible
- 30 - 300" Diagonally Measured Picture
- PC and Mac Compatible
- Wired LAN Capability, Optional Wireless
- USB Type A and Mini-B
The ViewSonic Pro8400 1080p HD Installation Projector is both a dream machine for the true videophile and a powerful workhorse for permanent installations in large venues.
The Pro8400 makes beautiful, vivid pictures thanks to its Texas Instruments DLP DMD (Digital Light Processor Digital Micromirror Device) imaging panel with BrilliantColor. Unlike other technologies such as LCD that use just three primary colors to produce the image, DLP technology with BrilliantColor uses up to seven separate colors. BrilliantColor not only improves color accuracy, it brightens secondary colors as well. This combination increases the brightness of the colors by up to 50 percent over DLP projectors without BrilliantColor for accurate, true-to-life images. It makes all of its magic while drawing a maximum of 360W. In Standby mode it draws less than a single watt.
That great color technology would be wasted, however if you couldn't back it up with strong specs and the Pro8400 has them. Start with the10-bit video processor which enhances color and detail. Add 1080p Full HD resolution, the highest standard available, and back it up with 4,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a crisp 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and you've got a powerful projector that can meet the challenge of ambient light and absolutely blow you away at theater light levels.
The Pro8400's wide connectivity includes 2 HDMI, component, composite, S-video and audio jacks. Additionally the unit features USB type A for photo and graphics support as well as USB mini-B for direct projection of media from a PC. The built-in 10W speakers suffice for most presentations if you're using the Pro8400 for business or educational purposes, but you'll probably want to match this projector with a complete sound system. The Pro8400 is also network capable thanks to its RJ-45 connection. You can control as many as 8 projectors over your network as well as allowing 4 presenters to connect to any single projector.
All of those great specs however, could be ruined by a noisy cooling fan. At 33dB the Pro8400's Normal mode is quieter than many projectors' so called "Whisper mode" and in Eco mode it hushes down to a barely perceptible 29dB while extending lamp life to 4,000 hours.
All of this high quality projection power weighs less than 9 lb, operates on a 100 - 240V AC power supply and is compatible with NTSC, PAL and SECAM signals, making the Pro8400 a global citizen that's ready to travel if needed.
- Full 1080p HD Resolution
- Enjoy the finest quality in high-definition movies, video and TV.
- Network Control through RJ-45
- Connect anywhere! Present up to 8 projectors at the same time or allow up to 4 presenters to connect to a single projector over wireless or RJ-45 network.
- Bright in Virtually any Setting with 4,000 Lumens
- Crisp 4,000 lumen output makes this the perfect choice for family room or home theater.
- BrilliantColor Technology
- BrilliantColor technology delivers stunning all-digital clarity with life-like color, sharp graphics and outstanding video. The advanced 6-segment color wheel enhances the yellow color performance that is key to accurate and vivid color reproduction.
- Wireless and Wired LAN Display
- With its advanced networking capability, the projector can project images via wireless, or wired, LAN. The LAN display offers a quad split screen for simultaneously projecting content from up to 4 PCs, with the ability to broadcast from up to 8 projectors. The included VSPresenter software offers complete control of your desktop screen for seamless presentation. The optional WPD-100 wireless adapter is required for wireless display.
- Ultimate Display Source Flexibility
- Two HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDCP compliance and component video input provide full connectivity in a customized home theater installation.
- Stay Connected
- Supports multiple video timing formats from SD (NTSC, PAL and SECAM) to HD 1080p.
- Advanced Connectivity
- With dual HDMI, component, composite and S-video inputs.
- Full Control Capabilities
- Features not only a backlit full discrete IR remote but RS-232 control for seamless integration into your home automation entertainment system.
- Closed Captioning
- Integrated closed captioning decoder for the hearing impaired.
- Give Greener Presentations and Save
- Use the Eco mode to achieve lower power consumption, reduce overall noise and extend lamp life.
- Controls
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Basic: Power, keystone, arrow keys, left, blank, menu, exit, right, panel key lock, enter, source.
OSD
Picture:
Brightness, Contrast, Color Setting, Keystone, Aspect Ratio, Image, White Intensity, Gamma
Computer Image:
Frequency, Tracking, H Position, V Position
Video Image:
Saturation, Sharpness, Tint
Setting:
Menu Position, Projection, Signal Type, Lamp Hour, Lamp Hour Reset, Filter mode, Filter Hours, Filter Hours Reset, Power Saving, Auto Source, Eco-mode, High Altitude, OSD Timeout
| Projector Display System | Single 0.7" DLP panel |
| Native Resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 |
| Number of Pixels | 2,073,600 |
| Lumens Brightness | 4,000 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 2,600:1 (typical), 3,000:1 (dynamic) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (native) and 4:3 |
| System | NTSC M (3.58 MHz), 4.43MHz, PAL (B, D, G, H, I, M, N, 60), SECAM (B, D, G, K, K1, L) |
| Frequency | Fh: 31 - 91KHz, Fv: 48 - 85Hz |
| Color Gamut | 70% NTSC 1931 CIE |
| Computer Compatibility | PC: VGA to 1080p, Mac: up to 1080p |
| HDTV Compatibility | 720p, 1080i and 1080p (24fps, 25pfs and 30fps) |
| Lens |
F= 2.41 - 2.97, Focal length= 20.72 - 31 mm Throw ratio: 1.4 - 2.14:1 Throw distance: 3 - 32.8' (0.9 - 10 m) |
| Focus/Zoom Adjusting | 1.5x Manual optical zoom / Manual optical focus |
| Lens Shift | None |
| Recommended Projection Size | 30 - 300" (0.75 - 7.6 m) |
| Keystone Correction | Digital: ±20° vertical |
| Projection Positions | Front, rear, ceiling, table |
| Projection Tilt Option | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | 10W x2 |
| Input Terminals |
HDMI 1.3 x2 RGB 15-pin mini D-sub x2 Component (RCA) x3 Composite (RCA) x1 S-video x1 USB Type A (photo support) x1 USB mini-B (computer presentation) x1 Audio 3.5mm mini jack x1 |
| Output Terminals |
RGB 15-pin mini D-sub x1 Audio 3.5 mm mini jack x1 |
| Control |
RS-232 9-pin D-sub x1 DC 12V screen trigger x1 RJ-45 (LAN) x1 |
| Lamp (Bulb) |
280W Lamp life: 3,000 hours in Normal mode, 4,000 hours Eco mode |
| Fan Noise |
33dB in Normal mode 29dB in Eco mode |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power |
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 360W (max) / <1W (Standby mode) |
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 4.3 x 10.4" (332.7 x 110 x 264.2 mm) |
| Weight | 8.5 lb (3.86 kg) |
| Operating Conditions |
Temperature: 32 -104ºF (0 - 40ºC) Humidity 10 - 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: 0 - 6,000' (1,800 m), operational up to 10,000' (3,048 m) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
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- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
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- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
This is a very bright projector with nice image. I have not had any problems with it to speak of and have used it for the better part of a year.
- Primary use:
- Business
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Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
This projecter has a super bright image and at 1080P there were times when image quality very high. Unfortunately, there were many more times when the image was just plain bad. This would probably be a good projector for presentations, but not for home theater.
The the image quality suffered with a variety of media. With blue ray - the image quality was usually very good, and with a 1080P HDTV signal it was usually pretty good too (not always). But with regular DVDs the image quality wanders, sometimes good, sometimes not-so-good. Some DVD's maintaied a pretty good image while others looked pretty bad, but these exact same DVD's all looked fine on my old projector. The problem isn't with the DVDs. But with most of the content from my Comcast Digital hookup, the image quality was all over the place. Skin tones often looked 'pastie' or 'grainy', and they often didn't even look human. It was so bad at times that it was actually hard to look at the faces on the screen. They often look like they are made up entirely of blurred blotches of varing hues and intensities; superimposed over a real face. To me it almost looked like the projector specifically recognizes faces, and then applies some kind of errant video compression/alteration that just turns out horrible. And beyond just the problem with the way faces looked, the color balance shifted all over the place from one scene to the next. And the brightness varied all over the place too. Also, in very bright scenes the contrast dropped way down to where the deep blacks were just shades of gray. The bottom line here is that much of the non-HD content from my Comcast Digital connection was pretty un-watchable.
Another problem with this projector was that the image processor couldn't keep up with a medium speed pan or zoom. This resulted in a very jerky motion across the entire screen. The jerkyness was so bad it resembled watching a Charlie Chaplin movie whenever there was camera movement.
But probably the most annoying thing about this projector is that every time the input changed resolution (like changing channels or whenever a commercial comes on) the ViewSonic logo pops up for about a full second while the projector tries to lock onto the new resolution. I could not find a way to turn this logo off and just show a blue or black screen like everyone else does while they are syncing. That stupid logo poped up probably 50 times while channel surfing. It pops up when commercials come on. It pops up when a commercial ends and the program or movie resumes. It pops up all the time! I guess if you are the manufacturer you would think that this kind free advertising is a good thing, but for me this 'feature' alone was a deal-breaker. This is an unforgivable insult to me as a consumer.
I have had 4 0other home theater projecters, and none of them suffered from these kinds of image quality inconsistencies.
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Pros
- Bright
- Clear Display
Cons
- Poor Support - Viewsonic
- Wont Hold Settings
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
We bought the Pro8400 projector for use in a conference room; it was mounted in the ceiling on a proper mount. The projector is bright and clear, but it would not retain the setting for being mounted in the ceiling. Every time it was fired up the projection would be upside down and backward even though the menu setting was correctly set to front projection from a ceiling mount. I have had 2 new Pro8400 projectors (one new and one exchanged), both had the exact same problem. Viewsonic Tech. [...] Obviously, I needed a projector when I bought the Pro8400, [...]. I have now ordered a BenQ and I am sure it will be better than the Viewsonic. [...]
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
- Blurry Display
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
I couldn't seem to get this projector to be tack sharp. It was bright but the image from my mac lap top was not clear. Im not sure why. I sent it back. Also seems like they use cheap parts.
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- Business
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Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
Despite it's claims, this is not a projector for a ceiling mount application. Even in inverted mode, the top of the image does not shoot straight from the lens. It is projected downward, requiring either the projector to be significantly HIGHER than the top of the screen, or tilt the projector up a great deal and correct the image with the keystone adjustment. The latter option will significanly reduce the image size and brightness and will not fill the entire screen. Unless you're planning on setting the top of the screen better than 12-15" below the ceiling level, DO NOT buy this projector for a ceiling mount application.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Viewed
- Lightweight
- Long Lasting
Cons
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- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8400 1080p DLP HD Installation Projector:
Great Product!!
- Primary use:
- Business
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