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My exact words to my litigation support contractor were: “I need a big projector and bright enough so we don’t have to dim the lights.” The Proxima Pro AV 9350, part of Infocus’ Professional Series of products, is a big projector and definitely something you want to have for your major presentations. It’s also a heavy projector. In fact, it weighs nearly 80 pounds, but it’s powerful and bright. If I had not been standing in a courtroom, I would have sworn I was in the movie theatre. At 5,000 ANSI Lumens, there is no question about brightness or doubt that you can keep the lights on in the room. This projector is also IBM and Macintosh compatible with up to 1,280 by 1,024 resolution so you can hook up nearly any laptop or desktop computer. You also have the versatility of using this projector with any other type of input such as DVD or high-definition TV. If the projector isn’t at the right height for projecting your images and the adjustable feet don’t give you what you need, the projection lens can be moved up, down, left and right with the motor-driven lens shift function. In addition to the motor-driven lens,
there is a keystone correction that eliminates the distortion of images
being displayed in a trapezoid shape due to the positioning of the
projector. Keystone correction maintains this problem by digitally altering
the projection to produce undistorted images. Although it might be rather insignificant compared to the other features, the blank button function is a useful tool. Instead of having to put the projector in standby mode and later waiting up to 30 seconds (an eternity in the courtroom) for the projector to reach its full brightness, the blank button simply makes the projection black until you are ready to project another image. This function is helpful if the projector is positioned where people pass between the projector and the screen. The projector has four slots for input cards and comes standard with cards for SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array), DVI-I (Digital Video Interface), component video, S-video and composite video. The projector’s modular input design makes it possible to customize the projector to specific input configurations. For example, if you need more computers hooked up to the projector, you could install two SVGA cards instead of one. The Pro AV 9350 also has a four-lamp system that feeds all the light into one path. If one lamp blows during a presentation, the other three lamps will continue to function and compensate for the dead one. The four-lamp design also allows you to conserve lamp-hours by using only two lamps at a time. Under two-lamp mode, the projector automatically uses the two lamps with the fewest hours of lamp life. Speaking of lamps, you need to take extra care of preserving their life. Although it can still function with one lamp out, the replacement bulbs are expensive at around $400 each. So, if you are going to purchase this projector, be sure to read everything about caring for the bulbs. Unfortunately, the wireless remote control is a disappointment for such an expensive projector. The wireless portion will let you control all the functions for a smooth presentation, however, you will need to be in front or behind the projector. The included remote control cable can remedy this problem, but only if you are near the projector. I think that defeats the purpose of having a remote control. At nearly 80 pounds, this projector is hardly “portable” as advertised by some vendors. I would strongly suggest purchasing an audiovisual cart capable of holding such weight. If you are going to speak to a large group or need a huge projection for your presentation, the Proxima Pro AV 9350 is one of the best. You will definitely make an impact and your presentation will be larger than life. |
Infocus Corp. (800) 294-6400 www.proxima.com Price: $12,000 Reviewed by Milton Hooper, a litigation support specialist in Macon, Ga. PROS CONS VERDICT |
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