A short-throw projector with an LCOS chip was also introduced at DSE. Designed for professional AV applications, Canon’s WUX450ST uses AISYS technology (Aspectual Illumination System) to enhance contrast and brightness. AISYS uses a specially-designed optical array, including a polarisation beam splitter.
Although initially designed for pro AV, a medical version of the projector is available (WUX450ST D), which supports DICOM Simulation Mode.
In addition to the AISYS technology, images from the unit can be further optimised through the dynamic gamma mode, six-axis colour adjustment and memory colour correction (enhances skin tones and other colour features).
As a short-throw mode, the WUX450ST has a 0.56:1 throw ratio and can throw a 30″ – 300″ image. Zoom and focus are both fixed, but a 12x digital zoom, 0% – 75% vertical and +/-10% horizontal lens shift and +/-12° vertical/horizontal digital keystone correction are built in. The projector supports 360° installation, four-point keystone correction and edge-blending.
Display resolution is 1920 x 1200, and the projector outputs up to 4,500 lumens of brightness with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. It uses a 260W lamp, lasting 3,000 – 5,000 hours.
HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB, RS232 and RJ45 (supporting HDBaseT) ports are featured, as well as WiFi connectivity. The projector is also compatible with Crestron, AMX and PJLink systems. It measures 337 x 415 x 136mm and weighs 6.3kg.
Canon will begin to sell the WUX450ST in April, for $7,330. The WUX45ST D will cost $7,960.
