NEC VT47 Digital Video Projector

by NEC

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IA5OG
• Item model number: VT47
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,172 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 31, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The VT-series portable projectors are easy for everyone. Form and function, beauty and brains: call it what you will, the VT Series projectors have it. The attractive and inviting design of the new VT series projectors will grab attention before your presentation even begins.

The VT47 includes 800 x 600 resolution, 1,500 lumens, and a 400:1 contrast ratio. Patented NEC technologies like AccuBlend and VORTEX Technology Plus enhance already impressive image quality.

Features:

• Flexible connections. Inputs include RGB, S-video, video, L/R RCA audio, stereo mini audio and PC control. The VT47 offers color-coded and well organized connections.
• Short focal lens. Project a large image with the projector set a short distance from the screen. AutoSense automatically syncs the projector with any computer signal and features one-touch image optimization.
• Variable audio input. Control self-powered external speaker volume with the projector remote.
• Quiet operation. Nearly silent at 28 dB in Eco-mode. Internal sensors prevent lamp from being turned on before completely cooled.

What's in the Box
Projector, lens cap, power cord, RGB signal cable, user's manual on CD-ROM, carrying case, remote control, battery, quick start guide, product registration card

Product Description

800 x 600 resolution 400:1 contrast ratioMaximum 1500 ANSI lumens of brightnessSupports PC NTSC PAL SECAM and HDTV signalsSimple color-coded connections for all sourcesRemote control; 2-year warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Force of my Theater, December 10, 2004

By 

Adam Hunnicutt "A.H." (Remember to vote!! Click my name to read more reviews. Send me an E-Mail to review your product.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: NEC VT47 Digital Video Projector (Office Product)

This past Thanksgiving, after much prayer, and begging to my wife I was finally able to complete my home theater. I have had the opportunity to try out many projectors through the years, always hoping one day I would find the perfect one: Good Contrast and resolution with multi-capabilities such as computer, s-video, all the way down to RCA plug-ins. Also it had to have huge "bang-for-the-buck" factors. I am not disappointed!

This Projector by NEC was surprising in many ways. They packed it with a cool, very simplified, remote. Plus, they threw in an extra computer cable so you can plug it right in. Nice.

It is very light at 7lbs and the brightness of the 1500 ansi lumens soaks the screen to display vividly sharp details. I have tried out many films so far to test its quality: Fast and the Furious, Nemo, A Bugs life plus others. None had any problems. Computer animated films sparkle on this machine.

There is a fan within the projector to keep down the temp. Most people decide on purchasing depending on the loudness of the fan alone. Gratefully, it is amazingly quiet. Once you turn it off it blows in high gear for about ten seconds then its done.

Here's the catch: You have to want a big picture. The projector does come with an easy zoom function to control picture size, but the kicker is, with it being fifteen feet away from the screen the smallest the image can get is 6ft wide / 5ft tall. Many may worry about dvd artifacting or pixelization at that size, but again, no worries. At 15 feet the image could easily be 10 feet across if I so choose. Nice, once more.

If your deciding on a projector that has vivid color detail and large picture capabilities, even with the lights on, look no further. Like I said, I have tested many through the years, some costing five to ten thousand dollars, you will find very little difference between them and this power packed machine. Hats off to NEC. ~SAOS~

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice entry-level LCD projector, May 9, 2005

By 

Thomas Mueller "tmspecial" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NEC VT47 Digital Video Projector (Office Product)

I bought the unit for less than $700 after rebate from Best Buy on Thanksgiving 2004. I mounted it on the ceiling and project onto a 70" x 70" screen. This results in a picture with a diagonal of over 80". Even with the blinds open or the light on, the picture is still visible fairly well. The picture looks amazing at night.

However, due to the low contrast of 400:1, it is hard to follow the action in dark scenes. The lack of an optical zoom leaves you only one spot to position it.

Overall I am pretty satisfied. I knew that for that price I would have to make some sacrifices. Currently I am looking for a DLP projector with a higher resolution (1024 x 768) and a better contrast (2000:1).