- Combines rich styling, stunning imagery, full features, and connectivity into an award-winning HD home cinema projector
- Features DLP DarkChip technology with cutting edge InFocus BrilliantColor implementation and native 1080p resolution.
- The 8602 offers 30,000:1 contrast ratio. High-performance optics
- Latest in high-definition connectivity to display high-resolution images and video content in vivid colors with outstanding depth and detail
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The InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 combines rich styling, stunning imagery, full features, and connectivity into an award-winning HD home cinema projector that creates a truly immersive cinema experience. It features DLP DarkChip technology with cutting edge InFocus BrilliantColor implementation and native 1080p resolution. The 8602 offers 30,000:1 contrast ratio, high-performance optics, and the latest in high-definition connectivity to display high-resolution images and video content in vivid colors with outstanding depth and detail. With the InFocus 8602, you will never miss a thing.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I am by no means an expert on projectors, but I am very picky when it comes to details. My main concern in purchasing a single chip DLP was the rainbow effect. I am very susceptible to this and was able to see it on all of the projectors that I previewed with slower color wheels.
For those of you who are not familiar with the rainbow effect, it is produced due to the use of a 'color wheel' that allows the projector to project the three different colors (RGB red, green, blue) onto the screen to create the picture using only a single chip. The wheel spins very fast and the light shines through each color on the wheel as needed to create a projected image that is accurate in color. The problem with this, is that when you are looking at the projected image, if you move your eyes (say in an action scene) the colors appear to break up and appear like a rainbow, this effect gets worse the slower the color wheel is.
The 8602 has a 'fast color refresh' mode which boosts the colorwheel speed to 6X (lower esetting is 4X, most projectors have a color wheel speed of 4X or less). To my joy, when I set it to the higher color wheel setting, the rainbow effect was diminished to the level that it was barely noticeable. I find DLP projectors to be the closest to the experience you get at a cinema. So I was very happy to finally find a single chip unit that was affordable and that I could enjoy without experiencing the rainbow effect.
The image is incredible, razor sharp and the colors are very accurate. It is also one of the brightest 1080p projectors you will find. This can be maximized by using the horizontal lens shift (the brightness is at it's highest when the lens shift is utilized to move the image up (down if you ceiling mount it) for me, the difference in brightness was not subtle.
I have been very impressed with this projector. The only downside is that Infocus have stopped producing it, so snap one up while you can.
For those of you who are not familiar with the rainbow effect, it is produced due to the use of a 'color wheel' that allows the projector to project the three different colors (RGB red, green, blue) onto the screen to create the picture using only a single chip. The wheel spins very fast and the light shines through each color on the wheel as needed to create a projected image that is accurate in color. The problem with this, is that when you are looking at the projected image, if you move your eyes (say in an action scene) the colors appear to break up and appear like a rainbow, this effect gets worse the slower the color wheel is.
The 8602 has a 'fast color refresh' mode which boosts the colorwheel speed to 6X (lower esetting is 4X, most projectors have a color wheel speed of 4X or less). To my joy, when I set it to the higher color wheel setting, the rainbow effect was diminished to the level that it was barely noticeable. I find DLP projectors to be the closest to the experience you get at a cinema. So I was very happy to finally find a single chip unit that was affordable and that I could enjoy without experiencing the rainbow effect.
The image is incredible, razor sharp and the colors are very accurate. It is also one of the brightest 1080p projectors you will find. This can be maximized by using the horizontal lens shift (the brightness is at it's highest when the lens shift is utilized to move the image up (down if you ceiling mount it) for me, the difference in brightness was not subtle.
I have been very impressed with this projector. The only downside is that Infocus have stopped producing it, so snap one up while you can.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Let me state no single projector is perfect. There will be a give and take with any unit you purchase. The SP8602 is not without its flaws. I believe the engineers could have put more effort into designing a better cable management area. The one used is a good idea, but it lacks stability. The plastic clips are flimsy and will break easy if you're not careful. Also the DI action could have been better. If your unit has the old firm ware you'll need to upgrade it to one of the newer V7x versions in order to get better iris action. It still won't be as smooth as some, but it will be better and less aggressive.
OK now for the good stuff! I've been looking for an upgrade to my current Benq W1000 for 3 or 4 months now. It's a stressful process of elimination trying to find what fits one's budget and taste. On firing the unit up, I find it imperative to set the projector not to search for an incoming signal. Set the unit to lock on one input, so it doesn't spend 30 seconds looking for a signal.
I've spent the last few months viewing the units I could find in my area. Having seen Sony's VW60 and VW70s I've found the image quality great! My only problem was brightness. Neither would light up my 120 inch screen with a few lights turned on. I've also seen the Epson 8350 and 9350..basically the same projector. The 9350 cost is much closer in cost to the SP8602. Other than cost..these units have NOTHING in common. The level of clarity and depth the 8602 provides is on a much higher level. Images are almost palpable in a sense. You start to feel as though your watching through a window and not a projector. Contrast numbers would suggest the Epson 9350 would be the better unit(50,000:1) for black levels and contrast.This is not the case at all ..those numbers mean nothing once you've seen both,the SP8602 is (30,000:1)!
The Benq W6000 is another unit I've spent time with. It is also in the same price bracket as the now discounted SP8602. Both are very sharp as single chip DLPs normally are. The differences lay with the chips used and processing.Both units are EXTREMELY bright in best mode. Where the SP8602 excels over the Benq is skin tones,color accuracy and black levels. There's more depth and pop with the SP8602 because of it's superior native contrast. Both units use dynamic irises to achieve better black levels. Neither is as smooth as I would like. The Sony's are much better at this feature.
The SP8602 has CFI for smoothing fast moving sports. It's not a feature I would use with movies. It will give your movies a soap opera affect. This is when film starts to look more like a home video.
If you're RBE sensitive, the SP8602 has an option to operate at 6X Color wheel speed. The unit will run a few dB louder, but your chances of seeing rainbows is almost impossible.
The SP8602 isn't a beautiful projector by any means!The Benq w6000 has it beat in this area, as well as just about any other unit out there in looks.lol
But when it comes to image quality...the units competition gets a little thin. You'll need to spend considerably more to best this units image quality.It doesn't have the deepest blacks or power zoom and focus. Once setup those features are rarely used by most people. This projector falls into the well balanced category.When you take into account how many best mode lumens this unit can put on the screen compared to anything else under $10,000,the blacks I would call good enough. Other than a few quirks it has few peers.
I quite happy with my purchase of this unit. Customer service is great and English speaking.. right here in the good old USA. If looking for a projector in the $2500 and up range. The SP8602 should be on your shortlist!
OK now for the good stuff! I've been looking for an upgrade to my current Benq W1000 for 3 or 4 months now. It's a stressful process of elimination trying to find what fits one's budget and taste. On firing the unit up, I find it imperative to set the projector not to search for an incoming signal. Set the unit to lock on one input, so it doesn't spend 30 seconds looking for a signal.
I've spent the last few months viewing the units I could find in my area. Having seen Sony's VW60 and VW70s I've found the image quality great! My only problem was brightness. Neither would light up my 120 inch screen with a few lights turned on. I've also seen the Epson 8350 and 9350..basically the same projector. The 9350 cost is much closer in cost to the SP8602. Other than cost..these units have NOTHING in common. The level of clarity and depth the 8602 provides is on a much higher level. Images are almost palpable in a sense. You start to feel as though your watching through a window and not a projector. Contrast numbers would suggest the Epson 9350 would be the better unit(50,000:1) for black levels and contrast.This is not the case at all ..those numbers mean nothing once you've seen both,the SP8602 is (30,000:1)!
The Benq W6000 is another unit I've spent time with. It is also in the same price bracket as the now discounted SP8602. Both are very sharp as single chip DLPs normally are. The differences lay with the chips used and processing.Both units are EXTREMELY bright in best mode. Where the SP8602 excels over the Benq is skin tones,color accuracy and black levels. There's more depth and pop with the SP8602 because of it's superior native contrast. Both units use dynamic irises to achieve better black levels. Neither is as smooth as I would like. The Sony's are much better at this feature.
The SP8602 has CFI for smoothing fast moving sports. It's not a feature I would use with movies. It will give your movies a soap opera affect. This is when film starts to look more like a home video.
If you're RBE sensitive, the SP8602 has an option to operate at 6X Color wheel speed. The unit will run a few dB louder, but your chances of seeing rainbows is almost impossible.
The SP8602 isn't a beautiful projector by any means!The Benq w6000 has it beat in this area, as well as just about any other unit out there in looks.lol
But when it comes to image quality...the units competition gets a little thin. You'll need to spend considerably more to best this units image quality.It doesn't have the deepest blacks or power zoom and focus. Once setup those features are rarely used by most people. This projector falls into the well balanced category.When you take into account how many best mode lumens this unit can put on the screen compared to anything else under $10,000,the blacks I would call good enough. Other than a few quirks it has few peers.
I quite happy with my purchase of this unit. Customer service is great and English speaking.. right here in the good old USA. If looking for a projector in the $2500 and up range. The SP8602 should be on your shortlist!
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