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Diagonal
Width Wide Tele Wide Tele
in. mm ft. m ft. m ft. m ft. m ft.
60 1328 4.36 1.96 6.43 2.77 9.09 2.58 8.46 4.94 16.20
70 1550 5.08 2.29 7.51 3.23 10.59 3.02 9.91 5.78 18.96
80 1771 5.81 2.63 8.63 3.70 12.14 3.46 11.35 6.62 21.71
90 1992 6.53 2.96 9.71 4.17 13.68 3.90 12.79 7.46 24.47
100 2214 7.26 3.29 10.79 4.64 15.22 4.34 14.24 8.30 27.22
110 2435 7.99 3.63 11.91 5.11 16.76 4.79 15.71 9.14 29.98
120 2657 8.71 3.96 12.99 5.57 16.27 5.23 17.15 9.98 32.73
130 2878 9.44 4.29 14.07 6.04 19.81 5.67 18.60 10.82 35.49
140 3099 10.16 4.63 15.19 6.51 21.35 6.11 20.04 11.65 38.21
150 3321 10.89 4.96 16.27 6.98 22.89 6.55 21.48 12.49 40.97
160 3542 11.62 5.30 17.38 7.45 24.44 6.99 22.93 13.33 43.72
170 3764 12.35 5.63 18.47 7.91 25.94 7.43 24.37 14.17 46.48
180 3985 13.07 5.96 19.55 8.38 27.49 7.88 25.85 15.01 49.23
190 4206 13.80 6.30 20.66 8.85 29.03 8.32 27.29
200 4428 14.53 6.63 21.75 9.32 30.57 8.76 28.73
Short-focus zoom
(1.5 to 2.1: 1 lens, aspect ratio: 16:9)
Long-focus zoom
(2.0 to 3.8:1 lens, aspect ratio: 16:9)
Screen size Throw Distance
The optimisation process provides accurate colour
temperature and Gamma tracking (see above), while the
white field uniformity (above right) is superbly aligned for
virtually zero deviation for an extraordinarily wide range of
luminance values.
Excellent White Field UniformityAccurate D65 & Gamma tracking
D-ILA1080MF1
DIGITAL PROJECTOR
FULL SPEC HD
Throw Length & Screen Size
Two versions of the projector are available:
The D-ILA1080MF1 (Normal/long-throw) and
D-ILA1080MF1S, (Short-throw version). Use the adjacent
chart to select the model that is appropriate for your
combination of screen size and throw length.
Outline Specifications
Model Meridian Faroudja D-ILA1080MF1 Home Theatre
Projector
Emission Method D-ILA (Direct drive Image Light Amplifier)
(Reflective Active Matrix Principle)
Display Panel/Size: D-ILA Device / 0.82in (1920 pixels 1080 pixels) x 3
(Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000).
D-ILA devices are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology. Pixel effectiveness is 99.99%.
Only 0.01% or less of the pixels will either not illuminate or remain permanently illuminated.
Projection Lens Normal Throw version 1.9x power zoom lens
(2.0:1 to 3.8:1) (Power zoom/focus adjustment)
Short Throw version 1.4x power zoom lens
(1.5:1 to 2.1:1) (Power zoom/focus adjustment)
Light-source 200 W Ultra-high pressure mercury lamp
[Part No.: BHL5008-S]
Screen Size Approx. 60in to 200in (Aspect ratio: 16:9)
Projection Distance Normal Throw Approx. 2.5 m to 15 m
Short Throw Approx. 2 m to 10 m
Input Signal 1080/60p or 1080/50p
Meridian Audio Limited
Latham Road,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1480 445678
Fax +44 (0) 1480 445686
Web: www.meridian-audio.com
Faroudja is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.
‘Optimized by William Phelps‘ is a trademark of William Phelps.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Resolution 1920 pixels x 1080 pixels
Input Sync Frequency
Horizontal 56.25 kHz, 67.43 kHz, 67.5 kHz
Vertical 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
Inputs
Video In DVI input via DVI-D (Single-24pin) connector,
HDCP-compatible
Control RS-232C I/O via D-sub 9 pin
Service 3.5 mm diameter, tip/ring/sleeve mini-jack
Outputs
Screen Trigger 3.5 mm diameter, tip/sleeve mini-jack
Power AC 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated Power 3.5 A (100 V AC) - 1.4 A (240 V AC)
Environment Temperature : 41˚F to 95˚F (+5˚C to +35˚C)
Humidity : 20% to 80% (No condensation)
Storage Temperature: 14˚F to 140˚F (-10˚C to +60˚C)
Dimensions 20.2in x 7.6in x 22in approx. (W x H x D)
(513 mm x 193.7 mm x 558.5 mm approx)
(Excluding lens and protrusion portion)
Weight Approx. 37.5 lbs (17.0 Kg)
Meridian America Inc
8055 Troon Circle, Suite C
Austell, GA 30168-7849
USA
Tel +1 (404) 344 7111
Fax +1 (404) 346 7111
Email: info@meridian-audio.com
dila1080mf1 v1.2 • REƒ • P88315 • 20060509
Full-spec 1080p High Definition
Three 1920 x 1080 D-ILA chips for smooth,
flicker-free high-resolution images
Cinema-quality picture: no visible grid
Professional-standard greyscale reproduction
Superior colour performance with
true D65 colour temperature
Flexible installation
Low fan noise design
Cost-effective High Pressure Mercury Lamp
Optional Digital Video Processor
‘Optimized by William Phelps’ for a dramatic
improvement in display performance
The D-ILA1080MF1 Digital Projector takes high
performance theatre to a new level, utilising three
1920x1080 DILA-based display chips. With a native
resolution equal to full-bandwidth High Definition, all the
beauty and drama of the original source can be reproduced
with stunning accuracy.
Each projector is ‘Optimized by William Phelps™’ in our UK
factory using proprietary firmware, techniques and optical
equipment developed by video expert William Phelps, to
offer improved contrast ratio, excellent shadow detail and
film-accurate colour.
Use the companion DVP1080MF Digital Video Processor
to convert all analogue and digital high definition and
standard definition sources to the native 1920x1080p
resolution of the projector.
Employing the entire suite of Faroudja’s patented
technologies for colour reproduction, the processor’s
detail enhancement and motion tracking ensures that all
sources produce film-like images full of depth and vibrant
power. The combination of equipment, processing and
optimisation offers the demanding theatre owner the result
you have been waiting for.
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1080MF1: Accurate gradations; absolute white and black
Conventional projector: loss of detail in both dark and light areas
Step up to Full Spec High Definition!
Now all your video sources can look simply
incredible, with sparkling colour, breathtaking
clarity and film-like smoothness.
Three D-ILA chips for smooth, flicker-
free high-resolution images
3-chip D-ILA (Direct Drive Image Light
Amplifier) technology produces clear,
natural images without the flicker
or ‘strobed rainbow’ artefact effect
that plagues other projectors. Images
are as smooth as film, boasting incredible
detail, thanks to the chips’ native 1920 x
1080 resolution, which is based on a reliable,
precision mirror reflective technology with no
moving parts to produce the full-spec 1080p High
Definition resolution you need to enjoy movies and
HD video sources at their very best.
Cinema-quality picture with no visible grid
There is no visible grid of pixels or ‘screen door effect’ with
D-ILA, so there’s nothing to disrupt your enjoyment of true
film-like authenticity – indeed, there’s virtually nothing
between you and the image. As a result, the outlines of
objects are extremely smooth and natural.
Professional-standard greyscale reproduction
Analogue Gradation technology produces highly accurate
shades with low noise, particularly in darker areas with less
than 20% brightness. The quality of greyscale reproduction
is further enhanced by a constant, high 2500:1 contrast
ratio that ensures high-precision, high-quality pictures
even when the on-screen image is dark. In addition, D-ILA
technology reproduces blacks that are truly black, and there
is impressively accurate rendering of shadow detail.
Superior colour performance
The optical engine produces rich, natural colours with
smooth gradations and low noise. White field uniformity
is tuned to near perfect, providing optimal cinema-style
reproduction consistently from projector to projector. D-ILA
also offers a uniform response, irrespective of brightness,
displaying a wide range of intermediate tones.
D65 colour temperature
Reference standard D65 colour temperature ensures
accurate colour reproduction of video and film
originated programming. D65 performance and
dynamic range is adjusted by an illumination
system with RGB-optimised f-numbers. The colour
gamut of D-ILA (see illustration, above right) is greater
than that of any current television standard, ensuring
accurate reproduction of virtually any programme material.
Flexible installation
To accommodate the widest variety of theatre sizes and
configurations, two models are available, Normal Throw
and Short Throw, each offering a different range of lens
throw distances. The Normal Throw version features a 1.9x
power zoom lens (2.0:1 to 3.8:1), while the Short Throw
version (1080MF1-S) incorporates a 1.4x power zoom lens
(1.5:1 to 2.1:1). Precision high-resolution all-glass lenses
with motorised zoom and focus make installation a snap,
while installation flexibility is further enhanced by lens
shift capability of up to 60%. This allows the light path to
be easily adjusted
according to the
installation
position.
Low fan
noise design
The cooling system’s
airflow design provides
optimum cooling while
keeping the noise level down to
a near-silent 27 dB. Thanks to this
low fan noise design, subtle sounds in
quiet scenes on-screen are not overwhelmed
by ambient noise.
Cost-effective high-pressure
Mercury Lamp
To keep running costs down, the MF1 projector uses a
low-cost, long-life 200 W ultra high-pressure mercury lamp.
The lamp can be easily replaced without de-mounting the
projector, and only needs replacement every 2000 hours.
‘Optimized by William Phelps’
To remove the guesswork from projector installation, each
unit is individually precision-tuned and calibrated in our
UK factory using technology, techniques and expertise
developed exclusively by world-renowned video expert
William Phelps. To take just one example:
conventional calibration simply aligns a
projector’s white reference to a given
colour temperature. However, colour
temperature, surprisingly, does not tell you
how accurate the colour rendering is. Only
one point in the colour measurement coordinate
system (D65) is actually correct - and our projectors
are calibrated specifically to that point.
This, and the many other processes that make up a full
William Phelps projector optimisation procedure, take
several hours of painstaking work to perform – something
that very, very few manufacturers can afford to do.
As this diagram shows, the colour gamut of the MF1 comfortably
exceeds that of 1080i HDTV (SMPTE240)
Yes, this does increase the price of our projectors – but
placed side by side, the difference is more than obvious: it’s
unmistakable.
Optional Digital Video Processor
The 1080MF1 projector has no internal scaling and is
optionally available as a package with a powerful
Meridian Faroudja digital video processor specially-
designed and matched to the projector, the
DVP1080MF (left and below) that can be
connected to a variety of video signals
including 480i and 576i SD signals
as well as 480p, 576p, 720p,
1080i and 1080p HD
sources via composite,
S-Video,
progressive
analogue and
DVI inputs.
The processor features Faroudja’s advanced motion
adaptive de-interlacing with DCDi and 3:2 pull-down
technology to ensure error-free progressive-scan signals.
Faroudja colour matrixing provides accurate colour profiles
for PAL, NTSC and HDTV, allowing the processor to upconvert standard analogue and digital video inputs to a
high-resolution, fully HDCP-compliant digital signal that can
be transmitted via the DVI-D connector to the projector.
The processor also allows detailed video adjustments to suit
viewer preferences, and custom user-defined configuration
profiles can be established, saved and recalled at will to
address an extensive range of operating requirements.
DVP1080MF rear panel
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