Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector
The ViewSonic Pro8200 1080p HD Projector is a dream machine for the true videophile.
The Pro8200 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 310W. 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 Pro8200 has them. Start with the Pixelworks PW980 10-bit video processor which enhances color and detail. Add 1080p Full HD resolution, the highest standard available, and back it up with 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness and a crisp 4,000:1 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 Pro8200's wide connectivity includes 2 HDMI, component, composite, S-video and audio jacks. The microphone input coupled with the built-in 10W speakers is useful if you're using the Pro8200 for business or educational purposes or if you just want to serenade your audience at home.
All of those great specs however, could be ruined by a noisy cooling fan. At 31dB the Pro8200's Normal mode is quieter than many projectors' so called "Whisper mode" and in Eco mode it hushes down to a barely perceptible 27dB while extending lamp life to 6,000 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 Pro8200 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.
- Bright in Virtually any Setting with 2,000 Lumens
- Crisp 2,000 lumen output makes this the perfect choice for family room or home theater.
- Pixelworks High Performance PW980 Video Processor
- With full 10-bit color processing, detail enhancement technology and motion adaptive de-interlacer for crisper, sharper images.
- BrilliantColor Technology
- BrilliantColor technology delivers stunning all-digital clarity with life-like color, sharp graphics and outstanding video. The advanced 7-segment color wheel enhances the yellow color performance that is key to accurate and vivid color reproduction.
- 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.
- 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.
- Basic Controls
- Power, keystone, arrow keys, left, blank, menu, exit, right, panel key lock, enter, source.
- OSD (On Screen Display)
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Picture: Color mode, Brightness, Contrast, Video setting, Color setting, User color, Gamma
Video / Audio: Frequency, Tracking, H position, V position, Overscan, Noise reduction, Audio setting, Microphone volume, Speaker volume, Mute
Setting: Auto keystone, Keystone, Aspect ratio, Projection, Auto Source, Signal type, Eco mode, Filter mode, High Altitude, Quick Power ON, Quick Cooling, DC 12V trigger
Information: Input Source, Resolution, H frequency, V frequency, Filter hours, Filter Hours Reset, Equivalent lamp hours, Equivalent Lamp Hours Reset
Factory Default Option: Blank screen, Password, OSD setting, Closed Caption, Display type, Swap, Function
| Projector Display System | Single 0.65" DLP panel |
| Native Resolution | 1,920 x 1,080 |
| Number of Pixels | 2,073,600 |
| Lumens Brightness | 2,000 ANSI lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| 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, 1080p, |
| 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 | Auto and manual: ±30° 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 x1 (firmware only) Audio 3.5mm mini jack x2 Audio RCA (L / R) x1 Mic 3.5 mm 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 trigger x1 |
| Lamp (Bulb) |
230W Lamp life: 4,000 hours in Normal mode, 6,000 hours in Eco mode |
| Fan Noise |
31dB in Normal mode 27dB in Eco mode |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power |
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60Hz Power consumption: 310W (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®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good remote (5)
- Easy to set up (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Living room (6)
- Large rooms (5)
- Movies (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Movie enthusiast (4), Practical (3), Tech savvy (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Television Shows
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
Great gaming projector, COD was great on this thing. I also purchased 3 of these for meetings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Almost Zero Lag for Gamin
- Low RBE comapred to 6-seg
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
This projector actually has less RBE compared to other DLP's in this price range, except for the more expensive Optoma hd33 which has a 6x color wheel. The color wheel on this PJ is 4x with a 7-segment color wheel, and I can assure readers that the RBE is less than a 6-seg 4x wheel comparing to other PJ's like a Mits hc4000 or Benq w1100/w1200/w6000. I know because I owned them and the Viewsonic is the first 4x color wheel I do not see RBE on too much.
The reader most likely made a common mistake that is easy to do, the brightness was likely mismatched compared to his new and old PJ. The brighter projector will produce more RBE even with a better color wheel. Once the brightness goes down to his other PJ's level, the RBE should be less than the 4x 6-segment wheel.
You will not find a brighter projector in this price range that does this well overall (the Panny ar100u is close). I am a serious projector hobbyist that has tested more than 30+ projectors and I write projector software in my spare time.
Sure there are better projectors for much more money for some uses, but this projector holds its own and leads the pack in general in this price category.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
This unit has great picture quality, great range, and is easy to operate. The bright picture is great and is visible even in semi-lighted conditions. Some of the drawbacks I found were that the pictue is not adjustable upo and down in HDMI mode, which is irritating when you set it up with your laptop and have to physically move the unit again afterward for DVD.
Another irritating feature is that because it is a table-top unit, mounting it from the ceiling is a pain. The 3 - bolt mounting system is tough to find a hanger that works with it: I ended up fabricating my own. Also, the angle it throws at when inverted puts the picture on the floor unless you seriously angle the projector itself.
Other than those issues, which I overcame, it is a nice unit under $1000 taxes and shipping included. I recommend it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Quiet
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
did a lot of research on what projector to get and am so happy i chose Viewsonic, some reviews said the projector was noisy,,,, so not true you can hardly hear the thing when you are right next to it. the picture is amazing, would recommend this projector, its great... and a 3 year warranty... wow
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Full hd
- Good price
- High Brightness
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
I had a Mitsubishi HD1000 that served me for around 5 years. Recently the color wheel started to make noise. Although I was able to fix it (I dismantled the color wheel and used a dremel to polish some steel parts that was touching the glass wheel)I decided that I should purchase this projector. Only to replace the lamp (that in my case was at the end of its life) for the HD1000 would cost me almost half of this projector price.So the price is awesome ([$] in my case).I have mounted this projector on the ceiling to display HD content (movies and TV series) on a 3 meter wall. The brightness is excellent (much better than the HD1000). You can even watch when the room is illuminated. It is full HD and the picture quality is excellent (I recommend you to change the color settings according to a professional review that you will find in the internet). It also has a larger zoom than a regular projector which enable you to play with the projector location.The only problem is the noise that the projector is making when it is on but if you choose to mount it on the ceiling it will not be a problem.I also noticed that the build quality is inferior to my old HD1000 so I hope it will not break before the lamp life will end.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
Great projector at the right price. Own two for my business. Need at least a 100" width screen. Excellent picture quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
- Sports
- Television Shows
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
So far I find it very portable I've took it on a road trip across the country. The picture quality is amazing does full HD with ease. Sports are perfect no lag and even looks great in well lit rooms but best quality would be in the dark. The fan heat is minimal the built in speakers are great I've used them at friends houses that didn't have surround sound. Tons of connections PIP feature is great too. I love this projector and would recommend it I believe it will last a long time I've seen this same model in a couple of Buffalo Wild Wings so I get the impression it can take some abuse.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Amazing
Cons
- Bright
Best Uses
- Auditorium
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
works amazing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
I have it mounted in my living room, running off my Macbook. Works great during the day, and is amazing in the dark. A bit of a rainbow effect, but not horrible. A great purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Remote
- Great blacks and contrast
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
- Minor rainbow effect
Best Uses
- All around use
- Living Room
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
we use it for a gallery presentation of video.
easy to use, very good contrast, great black.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
I've compared this projector side by side to about 10 other projectors in the same price range and the Pro8200 beats most of them in image quality, features and inputs. You won't regret it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Good Remote
- Great Picture
Cons
- Rainbow effect
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p DLP HD Projector:
I use it for home theatre and my xbox.
Contrast and brightness are excellent. It looks bright enough with the light on in the evening.
The sound is pretty decent too, but naturally, it doesn't compare with descent speakers.
Also, zoom is really good, and can produce a rather large picture for a small room.
There is one major problem, though - the rainbow effect - The projector uses a rather weird 7-color wheel, which (in comparison with my old RGBx4 projector), is inferior than x4 in the aspect of the rainbow effect, so it's quite annoying (though, my girlfriend doesn't see it at all, so I guess it's not a problem for anyone).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- AC Power Cord
- VGA Cable (D-sub - D-sub)
- HDMI Cable
- Remote Control with Batteries
- Lens Cap
- Quick Start Guide
- ViewSonic Wizard DVD (with User Guide)
- 3-Year Projector Warranty
- 1-Year Lamp Warranty
- First Year Free Express Exchange Service
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