29 Nov 2011
Acer America today unveils the newest offering in its line of home entertainment projectors, the Acer H9500BD, which provides high-end movie-quality 1080p Full HD projection and support for the latest 3D technologies, including instant 2D-to-3D conversion in high definition.
Home theater enthusiasts will enjoy video, game content, photos and more in an incredible new level of realism and video immersion using the new Acer H9500BD projector. Delivering Full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, the Acer H9500BD is the ideal projector for widescreen movies created in HDTV and Blu-ray Disc™ formats. With it, customers will experience exceptional cinematic quality with true-to-master precision in projection sizes ranging from 20-300 inches diagonally.
The new projector supports multiple popular 3D technologies, such as Blu-ray™ 3D and DLP® 3D for movies, as well as NVIDIA® 3DTV Play™ and 3D-compatible gaming consoles. Customers can use the dual HDMI 1.4 ports to connect the projector to these devices, as well as a PC with 120Hz output and 3D software. When combined with the included Acer ActiveShutter 3D glasses, customers will enjoy a compelling three-dimensional experience. Acer 2D-to-3D technology automatically converts any 2D signal into 3D, whether it’s a picture or a video.
“Home theater enthusiasts will be thrilled that the Acer H9500BD lets them enjoy an enormous 300-inch diagonal Full HD 3D projected image in their home – a size that’s much bigger than what’s available to consumers with today’s display technologies,” said Chris White, senior director of product marketing, Acer America. “Anyone considering a home theater should definitely look at the new Acer H9500BD projector for its combination of high-end home theater features such as full HD 1080p video and 3D capabilities, available at an incredibly affordable price.”
Additional features in the Acer H9500BD further enhance the overall image quality. AcuMotion improves picture clarity in fast-moving scenes by generating new frames to create smoother video and reduce motion blur. A 50000:1 dynamic contrast ratio means darker darks and whiter whites while maintaining image crispness and detail. Advanced lamp technology with illumination of up to 2000 ANSI lumens paired with ColorBoost II and ColorSafe II technologies heightens the color and clarity of the images.
Designed to be easy to use in a home environment, the Acer H9500BD displays images in native 16:9 aspect ratio, and can be adjusted to a 4:3 aspect ratio. The lens shift feature provides flexible placement options and eliminates image distortion. In addition, the projector is easy to connect to video sources, as it detects input signals as soon as a source is connected, eliminating time spent signal scanning. It can project images both front- and rear-screen and can be ceiling mounted.
Along with its two HDMI ports, the Acer H9500BD projector has a fully-digital DVI-D port that supports HD digital signal and HDCP for a secure connection to a variety of media sources. It is also equipped with two sets of D-Sub and audio connectors, allowing dual-PC source input for more flexible connectivity and instant switching. Additional ports ensure the projector can connect to a wide range of video sources; it has three RCA jacks, component video, S-video mini DIN, and 2.5mm audio mini-jack. These multiple ports support the projector’s Picture-in-Picture display capability.
Acer EcoProjection makes the Acer H9500BD environmentally friendly by reducing standby power consumption from five watts to only 0.5 of power per hour. Additionally, it delivers 20 percent additional power savings if it does not receive a signal input after five minutes. The long 2500 hour lamp life reduces replacement costs and ensures long-term, dependable projector use.(1)
The Acer H9500BD has a user-friendly design with an intuitive control pad on the top for quick control and access. The metallic, matte finish has rounded contours and a sleek look that will blend well in the home. It weighs 15.9 pounds and measures 15.7-inches (W) by 12.2-inches (D) by 5.1-inches (H).
Price, Availability and Warranty
The Acer H9500BD projector is available now for customers in the United States at leading VARs and retailers for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,999.99. It is backed by a one-year warranty.(2)
About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for notebook PCs.(3) A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer designs environmentally friendly products and has established a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including supporting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 8,000 people worldwide. Revenues for 2010 reached US$19.9 billion. Visit www.acer-group.com for more information.
1 Lamp-life depends on a variety of factors including brightness and can be maximized via Acer EcoProjection Technology, which allows the user to customize power-savings configuration.
2 Limited warranties and service agreements apply. May not be available in all locations. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
3 Source, Gartner data Q3 2011.
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Equipment:
Samsung BD-D6700
Onkyo TX-NR809
Acer H9500BD
ATT Uverse
Panasonic Plasma TV
Xpand X102 & Acer Glasses
Overall:
I am impressed with this projector. I have owned two other DLP projectors and they just keep getting better. The color saturation is by far the best I have had (my plasma TV is in the same room and the color rendition is much closer than my previous projectors (Viewsonic & Sharp). Like the review says, though, for some this may be too vivid but I prefer vivid to washed out color. The 3D quality is honestly amazing on a 84" diagonal matte white screen. I def. contribute this to the the active shutter glasses. Images are stunning, amazing depth, bright, colorful, eye-popping. The lumens on this unit aren't as high as my ViewSonic but somehow its bright enough to watch TV during the day with the blinds closed. The contrast level is excellent. My previous projectors would cast light all over the room but this unit manages to keep the light on the screen so the room actually stays darker (not sure how it does that).
PROS:
-The Acer DLP Link glasses have the best color rendering and contrast level compaired to the Xpand X102's.. but I wouldn't say the x102's are bad especially considering you can get 2x of them for under $115 from tiger direct and they are washable and appear to be more durable. The x102's do display a brighter image but in the movies that I have watched so far, I prefer the darker contrast from the Acer glasses
-Excellent Contrast 2d and 3d
-Great Color out of the box on Standard, Movie Mode or Dark Cinema (for an average user) in 3d and 2d
-Absolutely NO ghosting or image cross-talk in 3d
-Lens Shifting - didn't think I would actually need it but it did come in handy becuse I was using an already installed ceiling mount... you never think about where the lenses are on the unit itself.
-Much, much quieter than my Viewsonic PJD-6221. It's mounted to the ceiling and I can almost say that I don't hear it at all. Also, shuts down very, very quietly.
-Replacement bulbs are relatively inexpensive comapaired to my old Sharp
- You can tell a BIG difference from 720P and 1080P on these DLP projectors. Especially since it has HDMI, your standard def dvds are upconverted. MUCH, much better.
- The DLP link distance is impressive (on both the acer brand and x102) ... I actually walked into my master-bedroom and they still worked through the door way... at least 25 feet away
CONS:
-Acer Glasses lose sink easier than the Xpand and are currently not availalbe for sale seperately on the open market and only comes with 1 battery (albeit one you can purchase in the store) and are not rechargeable. They are manufactured by Coretronic and I've been looking for other, cost effective brands manufactured by Coretronic but so far have only come up with Optoma (and of course, their newest DLP Link Glasses aren't out yet either)
-Image processing takes several attempts and causes the onkyo's sound to go out. I'm assuming the HDMI 1.4a standard hasn't really been worked out and we will see lots of firmware updates (at least I hope their are more firmware updates).
-3D mode is sometimes difficult to get started... it's not as autmotatic as it should be but I think this is mostly due to the blu ray disks offering of 2d or 3d on the same disk. If the disk just started in 3d it would be less of a problem I would imagine.
-3D programming over UVERSE... mmmm.. not so great. you have to manually select top/bottom format. When exiting 3D from Uverse, image remains in top/bottom format. More image syncing and you have to manaully exit 3D
-Could not get 2d to 3d conversion to work over Uverse but I didn't mess around with it a lot.
-Short Warranty Period, not as good as any other projector manufacturer and I used the 3 year warranty on the Viewsonic just after the 2nd year. With the Sharp, the bulb went out way before it's time; but, of course, after 90 days bulbs aren't under warranty anyway.
My two cents for USEFUL INFORMATION
-Be sure you have the HDMI CEC or RHID turned off if you are connecting two different display devices through your receiver or bd-player. If this feature is on (any of the devices) then it wants all of them to be on and if one device is non-3D then you will never be able to get the Acer to sync in 3D.
-Screws for Mounting come with universal projector mounts (not with the projector). I've used the same mount for three different projectors and it came with screws to fit all of them (I only mentioned this becuase someone in another review complained). If you didn't keep the screws that came with your mount they do carry them in stock at lowes. They are 3mx20mm machine screws
-Not sure I would use this for gaming.... I'd stick with a less expensive unit if you don't plan on hooking it up to an actaul home entertainment set-up.
What I wish for:
A truely automatic 3d experience
Improved handshaking Or just bypass 3d compatibiltiy check between units
Other thoughts:
I haven't tried this but perhaps eliminating the Onkyo as the middleman the handshaking of the 3d may be easier. Let me know if you have had some experience as there are several DVD players with multiple HDMI outs (including the one that I have)
Samsung BD-D6700
Onkyo TX-NR809
Acer H9500BD
ATT Uverse
Panasonic Plasma TV
Xpand X102 & Acer Glasses
Overall:
I am impressed with this projector. I have owned two other DLP projectors and they just keep getting better. The color saturation is by far the best I have had (my plasma TV is in the same room and the color rendition is much closer than my previous projectors (Viewsonic & Sharp). Like the review says, though, for some this may be too vivid but I prefer vivid to washed out color. The 3D quality is honestly amazing on a 84" diagonal matte white screen. I def. contribute this to the the active shutter glasses. Images are stunning, amazing depth, bright, colorful, eye-popping. The lumens on this unit aren't as high as my ViewSonic but somehow its bright enough to watch TV during the day with the blinds closed. The contrast level is excellent. My previous projectors would cast light all over the room but this unit manages to keep the light on the screen so the room actually stays darker (not sure how it does that).
PROS:
-The Acer DLP Link glasses have the best color rendering and contrast level compaired to the Xpand X102's.. but I wouldn't say the x102's are bad especially considering you can get 2x of them for under $115 from tiger direct and they are washable and appear to be more durable. The x102's do display a brighter image but in the movies that I have watched so far, I prefer the darker contrast from the Acer glasses
-Excellent Contrast 2d and 3d
-Great Color out of the box on Standard, Movie Mode or Dark Cinema (for an average user) in 3d and 2d
-Absolutely NO ghosting or image cross-talk in 3d
-Lens Shifting - didn't think I would actually need it but it did come in handy becuse I was using an already installed ceiling mount... you never think about where the lenses are on the unit itself.
-Much, much quieter than my Viewsonic PJD-6221. It's mounted to the ceiling and I can almost say that I don't hear it at all. Also, shuts down very, very quietly.
-Replacement bulbs are relatively inexpensive comapaired to my old Sharp
- You can tell a BIG difference from 720P and 1080P on these DLP projectors. Especially since it has HDMI, your standard def dvds are upconverted. MUCH, much better.
- The DLP link distance is impressive (on both the acer brand and x102) ... I actually walked into my master-bedroom and they still worked through the door way... at least 25 feet away
CONS:
-Acer Glasses lose sink easier than the Xpand and are currently not availalbe for sale seperately on the open market and only comes with 1 battery (albeit one you can purchase in the store) and are not rechargeable. They are manufactured by Coretronic and I've been looking for other, cost effective brands manufactured by Coretronic but so far have only come up with Optoma (and of course, their newest DLP Link Glasses aren't out yet either)
-Image processing takes several attempts and causes the onkyo's sound to go out. I'm assuming the HDMI 1.4a standard hasn't really been worked out and we will see lots of firmware updates (at least I hope their are more firmware updates).
-3D mode is sometimes difficult to get started... it's not as autmotatic as it should be but I think this is mostly due to the blu ray disks offering of 2d or 3d on the same disk. If the disk just started in 3d it would be less of a problem I would imagine.
-3D programming over UVERSE... mmmm.. not so great. you have to manually select top/bottom format. When exiting 3D from Uverse, image remains in top/bottom format. More image syncing and you have to manaully exit 3D
-Could not get 2d to 3d conversion to work over Uverse but I didn't mess around with it a lot.
-Short Warranty Period, not as good as any other projector manufacturer and I used the 3 year warranty on the Viewsonic just after the 2nd year. With the Sharp, the bulb went out way before it's time; but, of course, after 90 days bulbs aren't under warranty anyway.
My two cents for USEFUL INFORMATION
-Be sure you have the HDMI CEC or RHID turned off if you are connecting two different display devices through your receiver or bd-player. If this feature is on (any of the devices) then it wants all of them to be on and if one device is non-3D then you will never be able to get the Acer to sync in 3D.
-Screws for Mounting come with universal projector mounts (not with the projector). I've used the same mount for three different projectors and it came with screws to fit all of them (I only mentioned this becuase someone in another review complained). If you didn't keep the screws that came with your mount they do carry them in stock at lowes. They are 3mx20mm machine screws
-Not sure I would use this for gaming.... I'd stick with a less expensive unit if you don't plan on hooking it up to an actaul home entertainment set-up.
What I wish for:
A truely automatic 3d experience
Improved handshaking Or just bypass 3d compatibiltiy check between units
Other thoughts:
I haven't tried this but perhaps eliminating the Onkyo as the middleman the handshaking of the 3d may be easier. Let me know if you have had some experience as there are several DVD players with multiple HDMI outs (including the one that I have)