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anamorphic optics. A projector is then able to use the full pixel array on its DMD
chips for a 2.35:1 image having enhanced resolution and increased brightness.
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Sep 2006 (CEDIA)
Video Xtreme 3-Chip 1080p projectors
Runco claims to be the first to achieve THX certification
VX-22d $45,000
VX-44d $80,000
VX-55d $100,000 ($115,000 when equipped with the CineWide with
AutoScope option and Runco’s most advanced McKinley anamorphic optics).
Claimed by Runco to offer the “industry’s best black level and contrast performance.
Runco has engineered Imaging Science Foundation (ISF ) calibration standards into
every model for the purest video performance.”
“Our Video Xtreme portfolio of 3-chip 1080p projectors takes video projection to the
next level with dazzling picture quality and extensive options to deliver
unprecedented cinematic realism,” said Runco President Bob Hana. “These flagship
projection systems are created for the very finest home theater applications, and are
designed for true connoisseurs of big screen picture perfection who will accept no
compromise.”
Offered with CineWide and CineWide with
AutoScope technology to reproduce 2.35:1
CinemaScope movies with vertical screen image
height, eliminating useless black bars, 3 1080p 16:9
SuperOnyx DMDs, Runco’s award-winning Vivix II
video processing, CinOptx lenses for a range of
different throw distances, AxiShift technology with
a motorized horizontal and vertical lens shift system,
DHD controller with HDMI connectivity, optimized for
1080p performance for the new projectors.
http://www.runco.com/
CES 2007
Runco International announced that it ‘is now’ shipping its Video Xtreme line
including the new THX Certified VX-22d, VX-44d and VX-55d 3-chip 1080p DLP
projectors mentioned above, and the new THX Certified VX-2000d and VX-6000d
single-chip 1080p DLP projectors.
VX-44d below
VX-22d below
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