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| (Click graphic for enlargement) Look at all the inputs on the back of the ScreenPlay 7200. |
I also like the configurability of this unit. Even though the projector's settings were nearly perfect out of the box, digging into the menu system I noticed that there are bountiful choices when it comes to adjusting this baby. Sure, you're able to adjust the brightness and contrast, but then the ScreenPlay give you a choice of lots of Gamma settings that have each been tuned for specific situations, like movies, video, PC, and even two for a bright room. I chose the PC setting, because it looks the brightest. You're also given the option of selecting the color space, choosing between RGB, REC 709 or REC 601, and you can also choose your color temperature, selecting either 6500K, 7500K or 9300K. I was a little disappointed in the Keystone setting, which works great of vertically off-center applications, say if you're hanging the projector from a high ceiling. But if you want to place the projector on a coffee table that's horizontally off-center, say, to the left a bit, you can't straighten that out as you can with other projectors. Maybe that's not important if you're permanently installing this unit, but it does have a handle on it, which implies you might be taking this unit with you, into situations where there's not as much control.
That said, even with these minor complaints, I have to conclude that the InFocus ScreenPlay is an excellent projector, splashing the screen with bright whites while delivering deep, dark blacks. At the same time, the crispy sharpness and color saturation of its HDTV output is nothing short of remarkable. If you're a big fan of HDTV, and are looking for that big Wow factor in a projector, this is it. Highly recommended.
Digital Media Net Executive Producer Charlie White has been writing about new media and digital video since it was the laughingstock of the television industry. A technology journalist and columnist since 1994, White is also an Emmy-winning producer, video editor, broadcast industry consultant and shot-calling television director who has worked in broadcasting since 1974. Talk back -- Send Chazz a note at cwhite@digitalmedianet.com.
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