Optoma HD20 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector
Optoma HD20 High Definition 1080p DLP Home Theater Projector Grey
When it comes to presentations and projecting your ideas to a crowd of people, trust Optoma to deliver the image. Connect a computer or a TV tuner or another Video device and view images as large as 300 inches (measured diagonally) in up to 16:9 widescreen and 1080p. the HD20 from Optoma makes projected imaging brighter and more versatile than ever. The Optoma HD20 brings a new level of flexibility to your high-definition home theater/multi-media experience. With true 1080p resolution, the HD20 delivers excellent color saturation and subtle details for superior image quality. With its sleek design and weight of 6.4 lbs, the Optoma HD20 is perfect for sharing big-screen movies, sporting events and concerts or for taking your video gaming to the next level by connecting the HD20 to your favorite game console. Resolution Native 1080p (1920 x 1080) Lamp Life and Type Estimated at 4000/3000 Hours (STD/Bright) Throw Ratio 1.5 to 1.8 – 1 (Distance/Width) Projection Distance 4.92′ to 32.8′ (1.5 to 10m) Image Size (Diagonal) 37.6 to 301.1 (0.95 to 7.64m) Aspect Ratio 16 – 9 Native, 4 – 3 and LBX Compatible Displayable Colors 1.07 Billion Backlit Remote Control / Complete On-Screen Menu Adjustments in 21 Languages Computer Display Compatibility HD, UXGA, WXGA, SXGA+, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA Resized, VESA, PC and Macintosh Compatible Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL, SECAM, SDTV (480i), EDTV (480p), HDTV (720p, 1080i/p) Projection Lens F= 2.55-2.87, f= 22.4-26.8mm, 1.2x Manual Zoom and Focus Horizontal Scan Rate 15.3 to 91.1 KHz Vertical Refresh Rate 24 to 85 Hz I/O Connectors Two HDMI, VGA-In, Component Video, Composite Video and +12V Trigger Security Kensington Lock Port, Security Bar and Keypad Lock Projection Methods Front, Rear, Ceiling Mount, Table Top Weight 6.4 lbs (2.9kg) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 12.76 x 3.82 x 9.21 (324 x 97 x 234 mm) Noise Level (STD/Bright) 32dB/34dB Keystone Correction +- 5
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Excellent projector for the money
This projector was everything that the description said that it was. Best to go to the vendor’s website, of course, for more specifications.
Only real limitation is the absence of an audio output. If you want to use this for a home A/V setup, you’ll need to run your HDMI source through an A/V receiver first.
Nice: powers down very quickly. Crisp image.
Cons: don’t expect this to be a $5000 projector with auto focus, zoom, keystone, etc.
4 Stars Very Pleased
I bought the Optoma HD20 to show backyard movies and it has really worked well. The sub $1000 price point was key to the purchase.
We put together some 1080 home movies made from a Canon HF-10 and played via a blu-ray disc on a Sony PSP– the results were spectacular. We were cautioned by one of the projector web retailers that the HD20 would not look as good as one of the $2-3K units and we did not do any A-B comparisons but I think, short of being someone’s dedicated “reference” home theater, the HD20 would do just fine.
We mounted it to a Peerless universal ceiling mount and the two work OK together.
I gave it a less than perfect rating because the plastic housing seems a bit flimsy. Another reason is that the unit sometimes has difficulty locking onto the HDMI signal. It eventually gets there after a minute or two and it has never failed so far, but I do wonder if one day it will refuse the connection.
But the picture! It was like being at the theater or maybe, the drive-in (remember those?), in my backyard! Good job Optoma.
5 Stars Great HD projector for the price
Not an expert review, but from an experienced user:
I have been using this projector for about a week now, and so far so good. I did quite a bit of research on HD projectors and found that this was the best one for the price. Does not fully match up to the more expensive HD projectors, but quite comparable. Colors are deep and good. Images are vibrant and do not wash out as much as I had expected (even in a reasonably lit room).
Fan is somewhat loud (but inaudible if you have a sound system working), and can get somewhat warm if you sit to the right of it.
Great purchase overall.
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