April 15, 2008

Kaga Electronics Launching 4 New Taxan Series 2 DLP Projectors In Japan

Japan's Kaga Electronics will be launching 4 new Taxan Series 2 DLP projectors come mid-May. The PS200 Series features 2 models, the KG-PS232Xh (319,800 yen) and KG-PS232X (259,800 yen), both with 1024x768 pixel resolution, Texas Instrument's BrilliantColor technology, a 230W lamp output, and a manual zoom/autofocus lens. The PS232Xh pumps out 3000 lumens of brightness, while the PS232X settles for a slightly less 2500 lumens.

The lower-end models making up the PV100 series are the KG-PV131X (159,800 yen) and KG-PV131S (134,800 yen). Like the PS200 series, both models have a 0.55 DMD-type panel but don't use BrilliantColor instead opting for a more cost-effective model low on features but high on lamp life, an expected 4000 hours. The PV100 projectors both feature 2000 lumens of brightness, while the PV131X boasts a 1024x768 pixel resolution and the PV131S only 800x600 pixels. The PV100 series also pumps out less light at 200W, using less energy than the PS200 projectors, and doesn't feature the autofocus of the higher-end models, settling for manual focus.

Both the PV100 and PS200 projectors have the same inputs and outputs. Video inputs include a couple of analog RGB, one S-video and a composite. Other connection include a 15-pin, D-Sub monitor output, an analog audio inputs and a RS-232C port. Like mentioned before, the Taxan Series 2 projectors will hit Japanese shelves sometime in mid-May.

Via AV Watch