Digital Projection LIGHTNING 15sx Product Sheet

LIGHTNING 15sx

Digital Projection is revolutionising
the large screen projector market.
In developing the range of LIGHTNING
Displays it has integrated remarkable
technologies to create large-screen
digital projectors which combine
exceptional imaging capabilities with
truly operational simplicity.

Perfectly suited for entertainment,
business, education, simulation,
religion, command and control,
broadcast, cinema & staging and

rental environments, no other light valve
technology approaches the visual beauty
and operational simplicity of a Digital
Projection LIGHTNING Display. Within
the range, there is a model suited to
every application.

At 12,000 ANSI lumens (±10%), the
LIGHTNING 15sx is the brightest and
highest resolution DLP projector in the
Digital Projection range, producing
dazzling projected images for any
application.

The astonishing brightness of the
projector is complemented by a palette
of more than one billion colours,
absolute greyscale tracking and
luminance uniformity greater than 85%.
The on-screen results are stunning
video images, HDTV and computer
projection with a real ‘FILM LOOK’
quality, drawing the viewer in with
the beauty of the pictures.

With a single objective in mind...

The miracle of the DMD by Texas
Instruments: A 3-chip Digital Micromirror
Device™(DMD) is the image modulator
at the heart of every LIGHTNING
Display. Digital Projection selected this
imaging technology back in 1989, after
our extensive analysis demonstrated
the DMD’s potential to accurately
reflect individual pixels of light. Since
then, Digital Projection engineers
have worked closely with Texas
Instruments, solving the challenges of

the DMD and magnifying its performance
for large venue projection applications.

Legendary Video Decoding by Faroudja
Laboratories: Although composite video
is typically the lowest quality video signal
available, it is likely to be among the
most commonly utilized sources.
Recognizing the importance of managing
“real world” sources with the same
artfulness we apply to the highest quality
signals, Digital Projection partnered with
Faroudja Laboratories, who developed

advanced video decoding technology
with exceptional colour processing
and artifact reduction, which has
been specifically integrated in
LIGHTNING Displays.

No manufacturer provides you with
more DLP solutions or technology
options than Digital Projection.

Drawing expert technology together...

The LIGHTNING 15sx delivers
these outstanding performance benefits:

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Super-high-brightness of 12,000
ANSI lumens (±10%) - Bright
enough for any application.

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500:1 (±10%) on to off Contrast,
275:1 (±10%) ANSI Contrast
produces deep blacks and rich
detail.

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Greater than 90% luminance
uniformity for consistent imagery
with no hot-spots.

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Source compatibility up to
1600 x 1200 pixels for broad
computer display flexibility.

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High native resolution of
1280 x 1024 for exceptional
on-screen detail.

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State of the art composite video
decoding technology by Faroudja

Laboratories.

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Advanced signal processing and
image resizing by Cintel.

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Solid state digital stability and
factory preset convergence for
fast and simple alignment.

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Motorised lens mount with
horizontal and vertical shift
for rapid set-up and easy
stacking/installation.

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Pre-targeted xenon bubble lamps
for fast and easy replacement.

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Integrated light shutter.

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PalmPilot™hardwired
control system.

12,000 ANSI Lumens (±10%) 1280 x 1024 pixels

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The analogue and digital
signal processing used in
LIGHTNING Displays was

developed in partnership
with Cintel, world leaders in telecine
and image transfer technologies.
By incorporating unique motion
adaptive interpolation, both video and
film originated images are optimised
and recreated in their truest form.

Sampling of computer

images is carried out with

resizing, where necessary,

using GENESIS technology,
allowing complete flexibility in displaying
the widest range of computer input
standards.

Image Resizing by Cintel:

FILM LOOK

L1 1035 H1 438 W1 745
L2 1125 H2 481 W2 15
L3 154 H3 505 W3 140
L4 790 H4 178 W4 465

Projector dimensions (mm)

Technical Specification

To allow maximum flexibility, whatever
the application, Digital Projection
developed a Motorised Lens Mount,
capable of providing extensive vertical
and horizontal lens shift.When combined
with our broad and flexible range of
lens options and system accessories,

LIGHTNING Displays can be mechanically
integrated into virtually any application.

Design simplicity is underlined by the
remarkable alignment stability of
LIGHTNING Displays. Factory preset
convergence, exacting and stable colour
reproduction, digitally accurate image

uniformity and user friendly on-screen
menus ensure simple and confident
setup and minimal maintenance, for
even the most challenging large-screen
applications.

Design flexibility in, complexity out...

Specifications and descriptions,
however, cannot tell the full story. The
only way to appreciate the marvellous
image quality of a LIGHTNING Display is
to see one in action; the only way to

appreciate its flexibility, stability
and ease of use is to experience
one performing in your application.
Whatever your display requirements.
By providing a combination of

stunning imagery, installation flexibility
and the highest levels of customer
service, Digital Projection puts the
power in your hands.

Seeing is Believing...

Brightness

12,000 ANSI Lumens (±10%)

Brightness Linearity

>90% edge to centre

Colour Temperature

3000°K - 9300°K Adjustable

Contrast Ratio

275:1 ANSI Checkerboard (±10%)
500:1 Full Field (±10%)

Display Type

3 x DMD (one per R, G & B)

DMD Specification

1280 x 1024 pixel

16.3µm x 16.3µm pixel size
17µm x 17µm pixel pitch

21.8mm x 17.4mm DMD size

Fill Factor

92% pixel fill factor

Input Specification

3 independently configurable inputs ­selectable via remote control. BNC
connectors. 525/60, 625/50, PAL,NTSC,
HDTV, VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA & MAC
Serial Digital Input (standard)

RGBS

RGB = 700mV/75Ω, S=0.7V-5V, Sync
on G separate H & V Composite Sync
Auto Select

Component Video

Y=700mV +300mV/75Ω
Pr, Pb=700mVp-p/75Ω

Y/C (S video)

Y=700mV + 300mV/75Ω
C=300mV p-p/75Ω

Composite

1Vp-p/75Ω-Advanced video decoding
by Faroudja Laboratories

Computer

H = 15kHz to 90kHz
V = 24Hz to 100Hz

Remote Control

IR Receivers front and rear. Hard wire
link to handset 9 pin D type connector

Automation

RS232 input/output loop-through,
9 pin D type

Switcher

Video switcher output-RS232
9 Pin D type

Lamp Type

Xenon Arc, Bubble

Mounting

Floor Mount (standard)
Flying Frame (optional)
Rigging Frame (optional)
Stacking Frame (optional)

Lens Mount

Motorised and programmable focus,
zoom, horizontal and vertical lens
shift accessed via remote control,
light shutter

Lens Options

SX Lens

1.2:1 Fixed

1.5 - 2.0:1 Zoom

2.0 - 2.5:1 Zoom

2.5 - 4.0:1 Zoom

4.0 - 7.0:1 Zoom
*GV Lens (Sleeve adapter required)

1.5 - 2.5:1 Zoom (actual 1.2 - 2.0:1)

2.5 - 4.0:1 Zoom (actual 2.0 - 3.2:1)

7.0 - 15.0:1 Zoom (actual 5.6 - 12.0:1)

*Caution Note. Please refer to
Technical Bulletin 1.00.014 before use.

Physical Dimensions

481mm (19") height
745mm (29") width
1125mm (44") length

Weight

(chassis only) 95 kg (210 lbs)

Power Requirements

208-240 V ac 50-60 Hz, 4200 watts

Digital Projection Ltd.
Greenside Way, Middleton
Manchester UK
M24 1XX

T. [phone]
F. [phone]
E. [e-mail]
W. www.digitalprojection.co.uk

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LIGHTNING 15sx 12,000 ANSI Lumens (±10%) 1280 x 1024 pixels

© Digital Projection Ltd.
Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) and Digital Light Processing
(DLP) are trademarks of Texas Instruments Inc. July 1999
DPL/V2/06/00