macman007
Mcintosh..Made In USA
Wow, I'm out of the loop it seems. Not to sound too stupid but what on earth does the media processor do and whats it for? The projector looks nice too. I guess Masterlu will be getting one soon if he doesn't have one already ordered!! :lmao: .....but I'll be hot on his tail. Mc projector...who'da thunk it?
Gotta have it!!
007
Gotta have it!!
007
macman007 said:Wow, I'm out of the loop it seems. Not to sound too stupid but what on earth does the media processor do and whats it for? The projector looks nice too. I guess Masterlu will be getting one soon if he doesn't have one already ordered!! :lmao: .....but I'll be hot on his tail. Mc projector...who'da thunk it?
Gotta have it!!
007
You calling me out partner? :boxing:
ron-c
Addicted Member
The MDLP-1 has the best Konica-minolta optics and uses the new 16 x 9 TI DLP engine. This yields a very clean dynamic picture. The built into the projector processor is also state of the art, latest Genum scaler is built in which will scale all inputs to 1080P.
The big three tube projectors have a nice picture in many ways. Their weakness is convergence, and dynamic range or the difference between brightest and darkest areas in the picture. DLP will always make a picture that 'pops' since the contrast level is higher as is peak brightness.
On a 10 ft, 122", 16 x 9 Stewart filmscreen like we used at CEDIA, I had to turn the brightness down.
Thanks,
Ron-C
The big three tube projectors have a nice picture in many ways. Their weakness is convergence, and dynamic range or the difference between brightest and darkest areas in the picture. DLP will always make a picture that 'pops' since the contrast level is higher as is peak brightness.
On a 10 ft, 122", 16 x 9 Stewart filmscreen like we used at CEDIA, I had to turn the brightness down.
Thanks,
Ron-C
ron-c said:
Appreciate the info, got a question. The Black levels on my G90 are beyond spectacular, are you saying that this new MDLP-1 is on par with what my G90 is capable of. I have never seen any Projector regardless of price or technology even comes close. Convergence is only an issue if it's off. Mine is dead on b---- accurate. Roger Galvin lives local & pays me visits often for re-cals.
You know me, I'm buying it regardless; I just want to get an idea of what to expect. Thanks Ron!
ron-c
Addicted Member
Yes, a DLP is capable of pure black as long as the light path is properly designed through the housing and optical path. The focus and brightness level at the outer 1/3 of the picture are the same as the middle. I do not think this is possible with CRT designs.
The picture geometry on a DLP will not bend or distort regardless of brightness which also is not possible on a CRT as the voltage swings with brightness which effects the deflection of the electron beam and this will cause geometry problems.
We think you will like the MDLP-1 picture.
Thanks,
Ron-C
The picture geometry on a DLP will not bend or distort regardless of brightness which also is not possible on a CRT as the voltage swings with brightness which effects the deflection of the electron beam and this will cause geometry problems.
We think you will like the MDLP-1 picture.
Thanks,
Ron-C
ron-c
Addicted Member
Three chip DLPs at 1080P will be almost impossible to align correctly. You can easily see the mis-convergence which will change as the chassis heats and cools unless it is very large and heavy.
If pristine picture quality is the issue it is going to be hard to beat the single chip design.
Thanks,
Ron-C
If pristine picture quality is the issue it is going to be hard to beat the single chip design.
Thanks,
Ron-C
Jay Gowens
Active Member
MDLP1 Projector
Ron, can you explain briefly the reasoning behind marketing a 1 chip projector ISO a 3 chip? Also, in one of the articles on the projector there was mention of an upgrade, does it have anything to do with upgrade to a 3 chip?
ron-c said:
Ron, can you explain briefly the reasoning behind marketing a 1 chip projector ISO a 3 chip? Also, in one of the articles on the projector there was mention of an upgrade, does it have anything to do with upgrade to a 3 chip?
barrynsue
Super Member
Ron,
All looks great and this technical stuff is interesting but I am sure all members of the forum want to know how we can get some posters? Maxell just did a free giveaway from their old Blown Away campaign and we are all hoping that McIntosh may consider the same for us on the forum. Of course, we would be happy to pay shipping/handling. :yes:
Good luck with the show and looks like some forum members already have their checkbooks open!
All looks great and this technical stuff is interesting but I am sure all members of the forum want to know how we can get some posters? Maxell just did a free giveaway from their old Blown Away campaign and we are all hoping that McIntosh may consider the same for us on the forum. Of course, we would be happy to pay shipping/handling. :yes:
Good luck with the show and looks like some forum members already have their checkbooks open!
Victor
Super Member
I'm more of a music guy but from what I saw of the new McIntosh projector and processor at CEDIA it was the best I have seen as far as handling motion, there was ZERO break up even on complex sceenes. It really made me understand what you guys with the big HT systems get so excited about. As far as clarity on the picture it was very good but Ron was just playing regular DVDs threw a MVP861 so it would not be fair to say that the Meridian/Faroudja system with a full 1080p source had a clearer picture (which it did). The McIntosh did look better than the Meridian/Faroudja as far as motion goes though.masterlu said:
Victor