DIGITAL PROJECTION ANNOUNCES NEW LIGHTNING 30sx + ‘PROFESSIONAL SERIES' PROJECTION SYSTEM
First-Time Introduction of New LIGHTNING 30 Series Set for InfoComm 2004

The SXGA + native resolution LIGHTNING 30sx + delivers more than 16,000 ANSI lumens (18,000 center lumens) and 1600:1 full-field contrast through Texas Instruments' new Dark Chip II DMD's. Additionally, the new 30sx + is the most compact product in its performance class—just 42-inches long. It's also the brightest 3-chip DLP ™ projector for its weight (less than 275 pounds, including lens).

“For the rental and staging community and prestigious large venues, the new LIGHTNING 30sx + is an incomparable display solution,” said Mike Levi, president of Digital Projection, Inc. “At 1400 x 1050 pixels, its native 3x4 aspect ratio delivers precise imaging accuracy, ultra-high brightness and high contrast. As the newest product in our Professional Series lineup, class-leading efficiency in an easy-to-rig, mechanically adept chassis is guaranteed.”

The new LIGHTNING 30sx + shares the same operational features and exclusive design elements as DPI's LIGHTNING 35HD. The 30sx + can support every large-venue and critical imaging application through its modular electronics design, which enables virtually limitless input capabilities, simplified system wiring and advanced options such as soft-edge blend, geometric image warp and seamless switching.

When paired with Digital Projection's easy-to-use, rack mountable Multi-Media Switcher 1000 (MMS 1000), the projector displays any analog component, digital video, HD or DVI source. The connection between the projector and the MMS 1000 is DPI's DigiLink , an elegant, single-wire, ultra-high bandwidth fiber-optic solution. DigiLink supports loss-free signal runs up to 1,000 meters that are impervious to electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

Along with ultra-accurate colorimetry calibration and multi-point intelligent lens positioning, the LIGHTNING 30sx + is “ready to rig or stack” right out of its transit case, eliminating the need for additional rigging hardware or a flying cage. In addition, the projector has three integrated chassis-leveling “jack” points, which enable users to quickly optimize projector pitch and roll to the exact application requirements. This is a critical feature for simplifying the alignment process when stacking or edge-matching multiple projectors in any venue. 

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Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP™ projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer.

DPI’s groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has included many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.