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Marantz VP-15S1 DLP Projector Launched

Marantz has unveiled its new 1080p single chip DLP front projector, known as the VP-15S1, at the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado.This higher-end 1080p DLP projector for home theater today,comes in the same package as last year’s model but with significantly enhanced specifications.

Along with the single-chip DLP anamorphic lens, it also features Konica Minolta Optics, Gennum VXP video Processing, HDMI 1.3 inputs with Deep Color capability and 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution.The VP-15S1 also sports 1000 lumens brightness, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, a 5x six-segment color wheel and vertical lens shift. Marantz has developed VP-15S1 that can be used in conjunction with the company’s new LN901M motorized anamorphic lens kit.

Also updated is the color processing, from 10-bit before to 12-bit now. But the most notable aspect of this new release is the severe price cut: $9,999 (the previous model was $15,280). The Marantz VP-15S1 shares much of the technology that is equipped with the award-winning VP-11S1. To grab the projector with the optional lens kit, you will have to shell out around $12,500. It will be launched in November in Japan.

Tags: Marantz, VP-15S1, projector, Japan, price cut, LN901M, deep color capability, Konica Minolta Optics, Gennum VXP video Processing