Viewsonic Cine1000 Home Theater
Ever since the the 854×480 video projectors appeared on the market they have had good success due in part to their low prices, but also because they allow users to watch 480-line material such as DVD video in its native format. As an entry-level projector or for someone who primarily watches 480-line material, it’s hard to go wrong with the Viewsonic Cine1000, which is currently available at street prices under $1000. This is Viewsonic’s first widescreen projector, and their first model to target the growing home entertainment market.

Specifications. 1000 ANSI lumens, 2000:1 contrast, native 16:9 format, 854×480 resolution DLP chip with a 4x speed, 6-segment color wheel.

Compatibility. HDTV 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i. Full NTSC / PAL / SECAM.

Lens and Throw Distance. 1.20:1 manual zoom/focus lens. Throws a 100″ diagonal image from 11.3 feet to 13.8 feet.

Lamp Life. 2,000 hours, 3,000 hours in eco-mode.

Connection Panel. One DVI-I port, one 15-pin RGB-in, one 15-pin RGB-out, one USB port, one 1/8″ audio in, one set of YPbPr component inputs, one S-video port, one composite video port, RCA audio-in, one 1/8″ audio-out, and one RS-232C port.

Installation Options. Table mount, rear shelf mount, ceiling mount.

Warranty. Three years.