Elite Video, a provider of projection solutions for home theater, today introduced its new P-1500 LCD projector. The P-1500 combines high-brightness, HDTV compatibility and portability for use anywhere. Elite Video is demonstrating the P-1500 in Booth # 526 at CEDIA Expo 2001.

"The P-1500 enables Elite to offer its dealers and consumers a high-resolution, lightweight, LCD-based projector that offers the brightness needed to watch movies or TV in lighted rooms that may not be ideal for a CRT-based home theater system," noted Eric Geller, President of Elite Video. "And, if the P-1500 is not used in a dedicated home theater, the unit can easily stow away under a coffee table or in a cabinet when not in use."

P-1500 - High Brightness, High Performance
Elite Video's new Model P-1500 LCD projector represents the quality and performance today's LCD projector technology can provide. With a three panel, 0.9-inch polysilicon TFT with micro lens array, the P-1500 produces a high-resolution 1024 x 768 image - great for Digital TV or DVD sources. The P-1500 has 1500 ANSI lumens of brightness for projecting large, clear images on a screen or wall up to 250-inches diagonally.

Unlike many competitive LCD projectors, the P-1500 is sure to please even the most picky videophile with its deep black levels and selectable color temperature controls. With a contrast ratio of more than 350:1, the P-1500 LCD projector will do justice to that award-winning DVD, and even offers aspect ratio control with a choice of 4:3 or 16:9 (for component inputs) - for true widescreen enjoyment.

The P-1500's performance is only matched by its flexibility. At 10.8" (L) x 9.2" (W) x 3.5" (H) and weighing-in at only 7.9lbs, the P-1500 can easily travel on vacation to the beach house or to a friend's for the big football game. The unit is capable of digital keystone correction (+/- 40-degrees), so placing the projector on an angle is possible with minimal affect on the image. Mounting options including front or rear, ceiling or floor allow for maximum versatility when a more permanent installation is desired. In addition, the unit uses a 150 Watt EHP arc lamp with a 2000-hour lifespan that is user replaceable, making even the occasional maintenance procedures hassle-free.

The Model P-1500 includes composite, S-Video and RGB component (15-pin) connectors for compatibility with virtually any video signal. As an added bonus, the unit can also connect to any PC or Mac computer, making this the ideal projector to double as a full-featured business presentation device or to function in the multimedia home of tomorrow.

Full Line of LCD Projectors for every Home Theater Need
Elite Video offers a full line of LCD projectors for every need. Elite's P-1400 and P-1200 are perfect examples. Like the P-1500, the P-1400 and P-1200 offer advanced features like a 350:1 contrast ratio and the ability to produce stunning 1024 x 768 images of up to 300-inches diagonally. The P-1400 uses a three panel, 1.3-inch polysilicon TFT with high aperture ratio producing 1400 ANSI lumens, while the P-1200 uses a 0.9-inch TFT and produces 1250 ANSI lumens. Both units display 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios and include user replaceable 2000-hour UHP lamps and wireless remotes. In addition both models have inputs for composite and S-Video sources and are compatible with PCs and Macs. The P-1400 adds the versatility of an RGB component input for superior performance from DVD and digital TV.

The 15.2lb P-1400 and 8.9lb P-1200 can be mounted front, rear, ceiling or on the floor. And, for the home theater buff whose projector performs double duty as a presentation device, the lighweight P-1200 even includes a protective wheeled carrying case.

Unlike many manufacturers, if a non-conventional installation requirement or special modification is needed, Elite Video is fully equipped to handle special situations. Any dealer or consumer interested in Elite's product line can contact the company at (781) 938-6606 or visit the company's web site at www.elitevision.com.