Optoma DS317 SVGA DLP Multimedia Projector

by projectorinfo / March 10th, 2010

The Optoma DS317 is a 2500 lumen SVGA multimedia projector. It incorporates a DLP chipset from Texas Instruments for crisp and amazing picture quality. Perfect for the multimedia consumer, the DS317 is the ideal solution. The DS317 from Optoma is a DLP-based digital projector producing remarkable picture quality and providing user-friendly features. The high brightness and contrast levels on DS317, combined with BrilliantColor Technology from Texas Instruments, produce easy-to-read text in classrooms and conference rooms. Designed as a filter-free projector with lamp life up to 4000 hours, the DS317 requires less maintenance ensuring lower cost of ownership over time.

DS317 Features
The native DS 317 XGA projector will handle all your images without distortion. XGA provides you with more flexibility to use different resolutions without sacrificing image quality. DLP Filter-free advantage means lower costs! Filter-free DLP projectors eliminate the need to periodically clean and replace the projector’s filter. DLP projectors with BrilliantColor™ technology feature multi-color processing to produce accurate and vibrant colors on the screen. The DS317’s multi-color processing system features a 5-segment color wheel coated with an advanced material that achieves superb color saturation. Color accuracy is paramount to a quality image. DLP technology provides deep blacks and brilliant whites for easy-to-read text! DLP projectors feature incredibly high native contrast ratios. Blacks are really black and whites are really white, making your text or charts easy to read. The DS317 provides 3000:1 contrast for easy-to-read presentations. The DS317 is designed for classrooms, boardrooms, and all other mission-critical professional environments that demand crisp, precise image-projection quality. The DS317’s resolution output displays even the smallest text on spreadsheets and PowerPoints with full clarity and readability. Higher native contrast also gives educators sharper and clearer text even in bright classrooms. The DS317 provides remote mouse control with laser pointer for presentation-friendly convenience. With it, you have no need to stand beside your computer or have an additional person to click the slide for you. It combines the functions of laser pointer, a remote control and a wireless mouse and keyboard. Plug and play, no need to install software. It is designed as a handy-tool for presentation, teaching, meeting, speech, and training.

DS317 Benefits
The DS317’s rapid shutdown is perfect for “Grab and Go” operations. The DS317 is designed specifically for the on-the-go presenter who needs a projector that’s as light and powerful as possible. Its convenience and light weight make the DS317 the ultimate business tool. The DS317 takes the hassle out of travel so you can be the ultimate road warrior. The DS317’s DLP engine operates without filters, keeping ownership and maintenance costs low while ensuring consistent performance throughout the projector’s life. Dirty filters can significantly impact lamp life causing early failure. Heat is the #1 cause of lamp failure (Pro AV magazine). The DS317 has a wide range of connectivity options: two VGA-in, VGA-out, s-video, composite video, RCA audio-in, audio-out, RS-232 and USB. This extensive connectivity offers the flexibility you need in the classroom, boardroom and living room. Even enjoy home entertainment applications with the DS317 – view the latest movies, play video games or watch home movies with friends and family. The DS317’s advanced power-conserving green technology uses less than 1 watt of power during standby mode. Power consumption is rated at 230 watts in bright mode, providing energy savings compared to similar projectors.

DLP Projectors with BrilliantColor technology feature multi-color processing to produce stunning, vibrant colors on the screen. Unlike other technologies which use just 3 primary colors to produce the image, DLP Technology with BrilliantColor uses up to six separate colors. Picture reliability directly impacts the life of a projector. If the picture goes bad, the projector will either need to be repaired or replaced. That’s expensive. DLP projectors are famous for their picture reliability. In addition, DLP projectors are filter free. Dust is everywhere: in schools , conference rooms, auditoriums and in your home. This can create problems for some projectors. Many projectors require filters to keep dust out. The innovative DLP chip enables a filter-free design for lower maintenance and operating costs. Here are some things about competitive projectors that you should think about: Filters can collect dust quickly which may affect projector performance. They need to be cleaned and replaced at regular intervals which can cost time any money. If filter maintenance is neglected additional operational expenses may be needed such as early lamp replacement or LCD panel replacement.

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