Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the TDP-ET20U DLP (digital light processing) mobile multimedia DVD projector, Toshiba’s first all-in-one multimedia DVD projector featuring “extreme short projection” for home entertainment, business or academic settings with an estimated single unit price of $1,399.

Ideal for movie nights, sporting events, video games, regular TV viewing as well as classroom and business presentations, the TDP-ET20U displays up to a 100-inch diagonal screen image from just 3.9 feet away for an unobstructed viewing experience whether placed on a desk, coffee table or classroom A/V cart.

The integrated DVD player allows users to play movies directly from the projector, and 5.1-channel Dolby Pro Logic surround sound provides cinema-like quality sound. Unique to all-in-one projectors, an RGB port is included for easy connection to a PC. An HDMI port is also included, providing an interface between any audio/video source such as a set-top box for cable TV viewing, digital television (DTV), or a PC as well.

The projector comes packaged in a sleek, black piano finish casing. All input and output connectors are conveniently located on the front of the projector, avoiding a maze of cabling behind the unit and away from viewers’ reach.

“The TDP-ET20U all-in-one projector is a complete solution for mobile professionals, teachers, businesses and home entertainment,” said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. “It is the perfect projector for those ‘prosumers’ who want a lightweight, portable multimedia projector for work that they can take home on the weekend.”

“The ‘instant theater’ projector market is becoming increasingly popular, and with its modern design, ‘extreme short throw’ technology and multiple ports, the TDP-ET20U should have wide appeal for home entertainment as well as professional presentations,” said Paul Martin, editor in chief of TFCinfo, a leading industry tracking firm for the audiovisual industry.

Weighing 10.6 pounds, the compact TDP-ET20U offers 1,100 lumens, a 2000:1 high contrast ratio, and widescreen format with adjustable aspect ratio from 16:9 to 4:3. Additional ports include an S-video, composite video and component video via three RCA jacks.

Whether it sits on the coffee table in the family room, on the conference room table or in the classroom, the TDP-ET20U assures the best results by projecting the image upward at a 130-degree angle. The TDP-ET20U also features a plus or minus 40-degree vertical and 30-degree horizontal digital keystone correction that projects a square image.

The Toshiba TDP-ET20U will be available to purchase at retail stores in September and is currently available to order through Toshiba’s authorized distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and www.ToshibaDirect.com.

Toshiba TDP-ET20U Specifications
Display Technology	0.55-inch DMD DLP
Projection Lens	Off-set 130-degree F = 2.5 – 2.7, f = 7.56mm manual focus
Projection Format	16:9 switchable to 4:3
Projection Method	Front and Rear
Light Source	230W (180W in low mode)
Brightness	1100 lumens
Native Resolution	Real Wide Panel 854 x 480 (480p)
Color Reproduction	Full 16.7 Million Colors
Contrast Ratio	2000:1
Projection Screen Size (Diagonal)	38 – 134 inches
Projection Distance	1.6 – 6.2 feet
Compatible Scanning Frequency	15 - 82kHz (Horizontal) 15 - 85Hz (Vertical)
DVD Format	DVD-Video, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-DA, VCD, SVCD, ISO9600 (MP3,Divx), CD-R,CD-RW
Input Terminals
RGB	1x D-sub 15-pin
Video	1x RCA for Composite Video, 1x S-Video
Component Video	3x RCA Jacks
RGB Audio	1x Stereo Mini-Jack
HDMI	1x HDMI
Coaxial Audio In	Yes
Input Signal Format
Video	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
HDTV	720p, 1080i
Component Video	HDTV/DTV 480p/480i/576i/576p
RGB	WVGA (native), SVGA (compressed), XGA (compressed), SXGA (compressed)
Output Terminals
Coaxial Audio Out	1x Coaxial Audio Out
Other Terminal
RS-232	1x DB9
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Digital Keystone Correction	Vertical +/- 40 degrees, Horizontal +/- 30 degrees
Internal Speaker	Integrated 5.1 channel Dolby digital surround sound with subwoofer
Internal Speaker dB	35dB (32dB in eco mode)
External Dimensions (WxDxH)	12.7 x 13.5 x 6.1 inches
Weight	10.6 lbs
Power Source	100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption	340W
Replacement Lamp	TLPL-ET10
Box Contents	• Remote Control (with batteries)
	• Power Cord
	• RGB Cable
	• CD-ROM
	• User's Manual

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a global leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems, as well as major infrastructure systems. Toshiba has worldwide sales of over $54 billion and approximately 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.toshiba.com.