
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Brightness (±15%)
45HD-3D: 
 30,000 Center lumens
38HD-3D: 
 22,000 Center lumens
Contrast Ratio (±10%)
>2000:1 full-field
Display Type (one per R, G, B)
3 x 1.26” dark metal FTP DMD™ 
DMD Specification
2048 x 1080 pixels native, 12° tilt angle
Fill factor
90% pixel fill factor
Sealed Optics at DMD Interface
Protects DMD’s from optical contamination
Lamp Type
Proprietary xenon arc, bubble. Hyper-cooled 
lamp module with directional-flow reflector 
mask and radial heat exchanger.  
Digital Hour meter.
Lamp Life
38HD-3D: 750 hours (typical) 
45HD-3D: 500 hours (typical)
Lens Mount
Intelligent, programmable lens functionality 
Motorized horizontal and vertical lens shift, 
zoom and focus. 1/4 pixel landing accuracy.
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LIGHTNING Pro Series II
LIGHTNING 38HD-3D • LIGHTNING 45HD-3D
Overview
Digital Projection International, the original innovator of the 
3-chip DLP™ projector, proudly introduces the LIGHTNING 
45HD-3D & 38HD-3D Pro Series Displays.  
The HD-3D series carries forward all of the benefits of 
the Professional Series LIGHTNING Chassis - exceptional 
RapidRig™ staging and stacking hardware with integrated 
pitch, roll and yaw adjustments - while also delivering the 
enhanced benefits of active 3D capability, extended color 
depth and improved lumen maintenance. 
Additional benefits of the LIGHTNING 45HD-3D/38HD-3D 
include:
• Active 3D compatibility up to 2K resolution
• Accepts sources up to 12 bits per color(R, G & B) through 
Lens Shift (typical, dependent on lens)
Vertical: ± 0.25-0.5 frame 
Horizontal: ± 0.1-0.25 frame 
Lens Options
1.0    :1 fixed
1.25 - 1.45 :1 zoom
1.45-1.8   :1 zoom
1.8 - 2.4   :1 zoom
2.2 - 3.0   :1 zoom
3.0 - 4.3   :1 zoom
4.3 - 6.0   :1 zoom
5.5 - 8.5   :1 zoom
Control
Rear touch screen with “ShowMode” 
diagnostics - provides direct control and 
feedback over projector functions. 
Wireless LAN “802.11b”, LAN and RS232
Mechanical Mounting
Floor or ceiling, front or rear. Integrated  
handles and rigging frame with pitch and 
roll adjustments, flexible stacking/rigging 
points. 
Rugged, stager tolerant chassis
Orientation  
360˚ front to back 
±15˚ left to right
Dimensions (excludes feet)
43.4in(L) x 28.4in(W) x 18.7in(H) 
1103mm(L) x 721mm(W) x 475mm(H)  
Weight (chassis only)
249lbs (113kg)
twin-dual DVI input. 
• Sealed optics to protect DMD’s and other focal 
plane components from airborne contaminants 
• DPI’s new, hyper-cooled lamp module, one of our 
CoolTek™ innovations, dramatically improves projector 
thermal characteristics and extends reflector life and 
lumen maintenance.
• Onboard LCD touch screen operation with ShowMode 
diagnostics
When paired with the VIP series signal processor, the 
LIGHTNING HD-3D can support extensive video, HD or 
computer sources. The rack-mountable system includes 
DigiLink, a single-link DVI high bandwidth digital output 
to the projector, simplifying system wiring and reducing 
installation costs.  The VIP also includes HDCP compliant 
HDMI inputs and can be configured to incorporate dual 
HD-SDI inputs as well.
The new LIGHTNING 45HD-3D & 38HD-3D - ultra powerful, immensely capable displays for visualization, major 
events and color-critical applications - bringing the precision of Digital Projection to the world’s most demanding 
venues.
Specifications subject to change without notice  DP V2.0 4/08  ©2007 Digital Projection, Inc. 
™DLP, Digital Light Processing and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc.
INPUT CAPABILITIES
Type
Projector input:
Single DVI wth loop through    DVI-D    1 
(receives up to 8 bits per color (R,G,B) at up to 2048x1080 at 60Hz)
Twin Dual DVI - MAIN + SUB    DVI-Dx2   1 
(receives up to 12 bits per color (R,G,B) at up to 2048x1080 at 120Hz)
1 Input selection is automatic but is prioritised to the MAIN+SUB input.   
  Selection is by detection of DVI signal.
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Connector  Qty

LIGHTNING Pro Series II
Projector Dimensions
Projector dimensions (in)
W1 28.4  H1 17.1  L1 43.2
Frame dimensions (in)
W1 28.4  H2 18.7  L2 43.4
ADVANCED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETERS
Projector dimensions (mm) 
W1 721  H1 434  L1 1097
Frame dimensions (mm)
W1 721 H2 475  L2 1103
LIGHTNING 45HD-3D Back Panel
Native Color Temperature
HDTV Formats Supported
Scan Rates Supported
Remote Control
Automation Control
Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Thermal Dissipation 
Fan Noise
Power Requirements
Power Consumption
                    All progressive formats   
                  Horizontal: 31.5kHZ to 105kHZ / Vertical: 24Hz to 120Hz 
                 Secure wireless LAN “802.11b”   
Projectors      Part #
LIGHTNING 38HD-3D    108-358 
LIGHTNING 45HD-3D    108-360 
Lenses  Part #
1.0:1  103-350
1.25 - 1.45:1  103-351
1.45-1.8:1  102-451
1.8 - 2.4:1  102-676
2.2 - 3.0:1  102-677
3.0 - 4.3:1  102-678
4.3 - 6.0:1  104-189
5.5 - 8.5:1  103-352
6000°K ±500°K; white balance-adjustment: 3000°K to 9300°K
All progressive formats
Secure wireless LAN “802.11b”, LAN, RS232
Operating: 10 to 35°C / Storage: -10 to 50°C
up to 80% non-condensing
38HD-3D: 13640 BTU/hr / 45HD-3D: 15695 BTU/hr
200-240 VAC, 50/60Hz single phase
38HD-3D: 4000 watts / 45HD-3D: 4600 watts
Less than 59dBA
Accessories       Part #
Hypercooled Lamp & Housing    103-238 
Hypercooled Refurb Lamp & Housing   103-238R 
Lamp Exchange       103-238E 
Infrared Remote       105-023
1 Based on 4-6 hour/day operational profile. Venue and application conditions may impact actual lamp life. 
  See Digital Projection’s Product Warranty Statement for details on lamp warranty.
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