Marantz VP-12-S-4 Schematic

VP-12S4

Optics

• Texas Instruments DLP Technology

• High Definition 720p DarkChip3" DMD Chipset

• New High-Fidelity Video Processing Engine by
GENNUM

• GENNUM GF9350 VXP Technology combines
4 technical functions:

- TruMotionHD: De-interlacing Technology for

Full HD Signal

- FineEdge: Adaptive Edge Correction/ Enhancement

Technology

- Reality Expansion: Advanced Color/Resolution

Reproduction Technology by Full 10-Bit

In/Outputs

Video Inputs

Composite Video 1 (RCA)
S-Video 1
Component 2 (RCA)
RGB/HD 1 (D-Sub 15-pin)
HDMI 2 (with HDCP)

Others

D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1

(3.5 mm mini jacks)

DC Trigger 2

(3.5 mm mini jacks)

Processing and 4:4:4 Sampling

- FidelityEngine: Noise Reduction and Image

Enhancement Technology

• Newly Developed Custom Optics by Konica­Minolta

• Larger Vertical Lens Shift to a Max of 50% of Screen
Height Above the Screen

• Exclusive O.R.C.A. Color Corrected Light Source

• >4000:1 Contrast Ratio

• >700 ANSI Lumens Brightness

• Brightness Uniformity: 90%

• Adjustable Iris

• Sealed Optical Path

• No Light Leakage (Double Sealed Cabinet
Structure)

• Extremely Quiet (Noise Canceling Construction,
Sealed Color Wheel Motor)

Specifications

Optical Characteristics

Panel 0.81 inch 16:9
Type HD2+ DC3
Number of pixels 1280 x 720 pixels
Lamp Super High Pressure,

200 W (DC)

Lens f: 30.7 to 4.5 /

F: 3.0
Zoom ratio 1.45
Throw Distance 1.5 m - 14.0 m
Projection Size 40" to 250"
Light Output 700 ANSI LUMEN
Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C
Operating Humidity 30% to 85%

Electronics & Software

• Vertical Keystone Correction

• NTSC, PAL, SECAM, and ATSC Compatible

• VGA to SXGA PC Signal Compatible

• 5 Gamma Selections

• Auto Color Temperature Calibration System
(tool included)

• 18 Picture Memories

• Black Level Selection

• Blanking options

• Display size fine tuning

• Focus pattern display

• Illuminated I/O Terminal Panel

Digital Light Processing, DLP, the DLP logo, and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments. VXP™ and VXP™ Logo are trademarks of GENNUM Corporation.

Screen Size 16:9 Screen 4:3 Screen
(Diagonal) Throw Distance Throw Distance

Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
60" 2275 mm 3323 mm 2083 mm 3046 mm

80" 3051 mm 4447 mm 2796 mm 4078 mm

100" 3827 mm 5571 mm 3508 mm 5110 mm

120" 4603 mm 6695 mm 4220 mm 6141 mm

150" 5767 mm 8361 mm 5289 mm 7689 mm

200" 7707 mm 11191 mm 7069 mm 10268 mm

250" 9647 mm 14001 mm 8850 mm 12847 mm

Min = 38.8 x Screen Size - 53.4 Min = 35.61 x Screen Size - 53.4

Note: Tolerance ±5%

Max = 56.2 x Screen Size - 48.8 Max = 51.58 x Screen Size - 48.8

1" = 2.54cm

Accessories

Lens Cap 1
Remote Control 1
Batteries 2
Scart 1
AC Power Cord 1
Color Temperature sensor 1
Control Adapter Cable 1 (Mini Jack to RCA)
User Guide 1

General

Color Beige / Silver
Chassis Metal (die-cast)
Remote Control RC-12VPS4
Power Requirement 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption < 320 W
Standby Consumption < 3.0 W
Dimensions mm (W x D x H) 405 x 481 x 143

Feet Adjustment 15 - 61,8 mm
Weight 13 Kg.

Throw

Screen Size
(Diagonal)

Distance

Throw

Distance

SCREEN

SCREEN

(excl. Feet)

High Definition DLP Projector VP-12S4

LENS SHIFT

LENS SHIFT

All specifications, dimensions and weights are subject to change without notice. ©2005 Europe B.V. 03/05

Marantz Europe B.V., P.O. Box 8744,
5605 LS Eindhoven, Holland

www.marantz.com

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VP-12S4 High Definition Digital Projector

VP-12S4 High Definition DLP Video Projector

After the continuing evolution and success of the VP-12 series, people were asking, “how much better can it possibly get?” Only
after witnessing the VP-12S4 this can be positively answered. The new Marantz VP-12S4 will give the smoothest, most seamless
and lifelike image ever delivered from a single chip solid state video projector. Sublime components make this video projector
first in his class and will be described below.

Texas Instruments’ HD2+ DLP®Technology

The VP-12S4 projector is supplied with the already proven platform of Texas Instruments’ HD2+ DLP chipset. The performance
has been improved by using their DarkChip 3 design, which tightens the space between the mirrors for even less pixelization
than before. In addition this chipset operates at a higher speed, reducing dither noise in low light portions of the image.

High-Fidelity Video Processing Engine by GENNUM

The crowning achievement on this VP-12S4 is a completely new video processing engine. This new processing chip was
developed by GENNUM (specifically for the VP-12S4) and is the most powerful video processor ever included in a video display
device - consumer or professional. GENNUM’s GF9350 10-bit image processing system-on-a-chip (SoC) sets new benchmarks
for video realism and processing flexibility. The GF9350 features GENNUM’s latest de-interlacing algorithms with dynamic edge
detection and film mode processing for both HDTV and SDTV interlaced formats. Content adaptive noise reduction & detail
enhancement algorithms remove unwanted noise while improving image detail for a cinematic HDTV experience. It offers true
motion adaptive de-interlacing of all non-progressive sources - HD included - with inverse telecine (3:2 pull down), jagged edge
reduction circuitry, 4:4:4 processing at a true 10 bit color depth (over 1 billion colors displayed) and a new level of flexibility for
the installer including sizing and blanking controls. The VP-12S4 is equipped with a special version of the GF9350 bearing the
Marantz logo.

GENNUM calls the set of technologies offered by the GF9350 VXP, for Visual eXcellence Processing™. Broadly conceived, VXP
combines four technologies.

®

Tr uMotionHD: De-interlacing technology

that makes input signals progressive,
converting them from non-interlaced to
interlaced sequentially. It is compatible
with High- Definition signals (720p,
1080i) as well, and it preserves the high­resolution effect after progressive
conversion. TruMotionHD also reduces
chroma upsampling error caused by
MPEG decoders of DVD players.

FineEdge: This technology refers to edge
enhancement (correction and emphasis)
and adaptive processing. This processing
smoothes image edges extremely well,
especially lines running diagonally.

PurePixel: The GF9350 uses 10-bit processing for all signal
processing, a technique called PurePixel. 10-bit processing
produces exceptionally better gradation than typical 8-bit
processing, raising the number of colors to a higher order of
magnitude from 16.77 million to more than a billion. Samples
are processed so that input signals sampled at Y:Cb:Cr=4:2:2, for
example, are all subject to data interpolation to produce an ideal
sampling of 4:4:4.

FidelityEngine: Detail emphasis and
noise reduction are provided by what is
called the FidelityEngine. This technology
cuts noise without reducing the sense of
picture resolution. For low-resolution
images that are not sharp, the Fidelity
Engine adds emphasis to details,
producing clarity.

GENNUM’s VXP image processors provide stunning image quality by incorporating the world’s most advanced image processing
algorithms. This level of smoothness and film-like realism has been previously only reserved for professional 3-chip type devices
and of course, film.

New custom optics by Konica-Minolta

Furthermore, a new lens was added to the already legendary and award winning
lineup of optics from Konica-Minolta. This new lens is a middle throw distance lens
and fits comfortably between the original standard lens (now called the Short Throw)
and the Long Throw lens. All lenses are finished by multi-coating treatment,
eliminating any excessive glare. The fully sealed optics is assembled in Konica
Minolta’s clean room, ensuring consistently high-quality images unaffected by dust
throughout a long period of use. The selectable iris is built into the lens of this optical
engine. To improve flexibility we increased the amount of vertical lens shift to allow
mounting as much as 50% of the screen height above the top of the viewable area.

ORCA Filtering with DC powered 200 watt SHP bulb

Marantz engineers developed a color correction filter called ORCA (the Optical Reproduction of Color Accuracy), that filters out
the excess yellow, creating a very neutral white light that passes through the color wheel. This results in the most accurate color
palette ever achieved in a video projector and has been balanced to meet the HD color space (ITU-RBT709). This is an industry
first and a Marantz exclusive! The light itself is generated by a new bulb that is DC powered. This 200 Watt bulb is brighter and
less prone to flicker than any other lighting technology available. It was successfully introduced at the predecessor of the
VP-12S4.

Seven segment color wheel

As in the previous generation, it also utilizes the seven segment color wheel. This wheel is used for less dithering of low level
signals and keeping colors accurate at low signal levels. This contributes considerably in the rendering of extremely dark signals,
which makes for an even more pleasing experience, especially for movies.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the highest video quality from the source all the way to the display. It
employs the same copy protection technology as DVI and supports HDCP, only exchanging signals with units certified
compatible. The outlets of HDMI terminals are slightly smaller than those of DVI terminals. The HDMI is backward-compatible
with DVI. Marantz gives the consumer full digitalized interconnection from source to display.

View it yourself

Reading about it does not do the VP-12S4 justice, so experiencing it yourself, at your nearest authorized Marantz dealer, will give
the right credits to this magnificent DLP projector.