Mitsubishi
HC5500 LCD Projector
Black reproduction is the key to stunning home theater and the HC5500
LCD projector brings more life to your screen with faster
transitions between light and dark scenes and sharper overall details
in dark areas. This portable home theater projector projects at a full
HD (1920 x 1080) 1080p resolution. Digital
video output gives you seamless performance with the Blu-ray 24P
next generation optical disk. And a 1.2x powered zoom and focus lens
lets you enjoy the big screen even in smaller spaces. Though the HC5500
will replace the HC4900 as Mitsubishi's least expensive 1080p model,
it offers a variety of features found on more expensive home theater
projectors. Key improvements in the HC5500 over the HC4900 are the
following:
Higher contrast; The HC4900 was
rated at 7500:1, and the HC5500 is rated at 14,000:1. In viewing this
two units side by side, the HC5500 has an obvious edge in contrast, and
an even more obvious advantage in black levels.
Higher brightness; The HC4900 was rated at 1000 ANSI lumens maximum,
and the HC5500 is rated at 1200.Much faster auto iris. On the HC4900,
with a shift in scenes from bright to dark it would take the auto iris a
second or two to adjust to the maximum black level. On the HC5500, the
iris adjustment happens so quickly that it is invisible.
HDMI inputs;
The DVI port on the HC4900 has been converted to a second HDMI input.
Thus, there are two HDMI 1.3 inputs on the HC5500, whereas there was
just one HDMI 1.2 input on the HC4900.Improved video processing.
The Pixel works processor on the HC4900 has been upgraded to the
Silicon Optics HQV chip.1080p/24. The 4900 did not have 1080p/24
capability, and the HC5500 does.
Anamorphic
lens compatibility; The HC5500 has a versatile scaling package
that allows the user to install an anamorphic lens and leave it
permanently in place no matter what aspect ratio the subject matter is
in. This saves the cost of a motorized track, which can be substantial,
or it eliminates the need to manually move the lens when one switches
from 2.35 to non-2.35 material. Either way, it provides a friendlier
solution for those interested in super-widescreen 2.35 installations.
Digital keystone correction A +/- 15 degrees vertical keystone
correction capability has been added to the HC5500 that did not exist on
the HC4900.Fan noise. The HC5500 is purported to be a bit quieter
than the HC4900. It might be--we can't tell because the HC4900 was
already stone quiet, so we don't notice any difference. These are two
of the quietest home theater projectors on the market.
Beyond the improved image quality, the flexible scaling to accommodate a
permanently deployed anamorphic lens makes the HC5500 a very
attractive option for those looking for a cost-effective 2.35
Cinemascope installation
