Runco Announces Home Entertainment Projector Based On New DLP Technology

20-Jun-03

Runco International announced that its Reflectionô series CL-510 and CL-510LT models featuring Texas Instruments' (TI) widescreen (16:9) ""Matterhorn"" DLPô chipset, with 1024 x 576 native resolution, are now shipping. Runco was the first to publicly demonstrate a projector based on the Matterhorn chipset at the Home Entertainment Expo.""We're proud to be a leader in capitalizing on the tremendous advantages that this technology brings, and flattered that TI chose to partner with Runco on this important home theatre advance,"" said Runco CEO Sam Runco. ""This new DLP technology helps us to achieve new levels of performance in several key areas, while still keeping genuine high-end imaging accessible to a wide range of potential owners.""Bharath Rajagopalan, Manager of Texas Instruments' Home Projector Business Unit, DLP Products, concurs. ""Runco has been at the forefront of implementing the latest developments in DLP technology for home entertainment applications,"" Rajagopalan said. ""Now, they become the first company to ship a projector that leverages the unique advantages of TI's 'Matterhorn' chipset in a projector. We're excited that they see the same opportunity that we do, and we believe they will enjoy considerable success with this new product.""The advantages to which Rajagopalan alludes arise from DLP technology's enhanced HD2 performance, harnessed in tandem with Runco's GEN 3 optically efficient, accurate projection technology and sophisticated color balancing system.Designed around the new Matterhorn chipset from the ground up, Runco's CL-510/CL-510LT utilizes a sophisticated new color balancing system. The Runco design leverages the inherently high light output for optimizing contrast, yet permits serious viewing within a range of light environments. The CL-510/510LT also delivers versatility and operational ease of use. Proprietary Runco integrated video processing/scaling permits display of video from any source, and works with the projector's variable throw distance optics. Discrete IR control, and a full-command RS-232 interface allow for integration with control and automation systems.The CL-510 has a suggested retail price of $5,995. The CL-510, with a longer-throw lens, has a retail price of $6,995.For more information about Runco International, visit www.runco.com.

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