San Juan Capistrano, California – December 19, 2014. PMA Research (PMA), the worldwide market information experts on large displays, has published their latest suite of reports on home projectors. The reports provide historical sales and forecasts for worldwide projector volume, revenue, and street prices, drill-down capability into 60+ countries, and detailed survey findings on the latest trends among projector owners and shoppers.

For the full year 2014, sales of home projectors are expected to surge by 25% over 2013. While this past summer’s World Cup contributed meaningfully to that growth, increased affordability, connectivity, and versatility of home projectors played pivotal roles in driving growth throughout the entire year including a strong holiday season. Also, in advanced countries, the current window between the initial flat panel craze of several years ago and the first, large wave of replacements that may or may not materialize in the next few years is also contributing to buoyant growth in the home projector market.

Aggressive pricing of 1080p projectors, which have now fallen below US$700, has sparked first-time purchases and replacement sales in the U.S., Western Europe, and other advanced countries. At the same time, attractive prices for 1080p, 720p, and even standard aspect ratio projectors have untapped demand from many first-time buyers in ASEAN countries, China, and Latin America. And with image sizes for projectors topping 100 inches, flat panel TVs do not come close to competing with projectors on a price vs. image-size basis. Also, growth in the home projector market hasn’t been limited to low-priced projectors. Sales of step-up models as well as high-end, 4K home theater models priced at US$10,000 and higher are also expected to finish the year with 25% growth over last year. And despite the strong growth, PMA’s survey results indicate that educating consumers about projectors – by both manufacturers and retailers – is likely holding back growth even more.

Another key driver of growth is the versatility of projectors. Many home projectors are now hitting 3000 ANSI lumens but also offer customized adjustments to accommodate daylight or darkened viewing environments. As confirmed in PMA’s recent end-user surveys, home projectors also meet the requirements of owners and shoppers for flexible image sizes, placement locations, and projection surfaces – from permanent, fixed screens in dedicated home theater rooms, to motorized or manual, roll-down screens in living rooms and family rooms, and even to portable projection on a wall or onto a floor-standing or table-top screen. Pico projectors and personal projectors, which are not included in these growth figures, are also showcasing the versatility of projectors as these compact projectors are used for both mini-home-theaters and portable business and entertainment applications.

Along with the versatility of projectors, owners and shoppers are finding increased connectivity options. While HDMI is the most popular connection, PMA’s survey indicates that wireless is a significant connectivity option for feeding content to projectors. And that’s true for current home projector owners as well as being high on the wish list for home projector shoppers. PMA’s recent end-user surveys also confirm the growing popularity of streaming and downloading movies. Projector owners and shoppers have a high incidence of connecting to a PC or laptop and are more likely to own a streaming device than the general population.

About PMA Research

PMA Research specializes in worldwide front projector market information, including High-End projectors, Mainstream projectors, and Pico and Personal projectors. Their Projector Industry Service family of reports provides detailed worldwide quarterly updates (sell-in data and forecasts) on front projector markets, and periodic surveys of dealers and end users (including organizations and individual consumers). Their Projector Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors sold by leading U.S. retailers, resellers, and distributors.

Expanded coverage includes U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Display market information. Their Pro AV Flat Panel Tracking Service offers timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted street prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

Epson has introduced eight new PowerLitePro G-Series projectors geared towards large venue applications. All eight of the new models have a built-in HDBaseT interface and are compatible with Crestron, AMX, Extron XTP and Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol (SDDP). The new Pro G models offer between 4,500 to 7,000 lumens and offer a range of resolutions, including XGA, WXGA and WUXGA.

The Pro G-Series projectors are also equipped with Multi-PC Projection with Moderator  so users can connect up to 50 devices wirelessly, including computers plus iOS and Android tablets and phones. In addition, the new Pro G-Series includes cloning features, which allow users to copy projector settings from one system to others using a USB thumb drive, a PC or over the network, saving time and resources for multi-location installations.

Several of the new PowerLite Pro G models offer widescreen, full HD performance (WUXGA) for presentations, videos, digital signage, and more. In addition, all models are compatible with DisplayPort connectivity. Additional features include six optional lenses with lens shift: including rear-, middle- and long-throw lenses and also features built-in edge blending and 360-degree installation ability.

The upgraded PowerLite Pro G models will be available in March 2015 and range in price from $3,459 to $6,499.

Recent findings from PMA Research show that the High-End / Large Venue projector market grew by more than 10% worldwide in 2014.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – March 31, 2015. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 16 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, InFocus took top honors with the IN124a coming in first place, followed by their IN112a in the second spot. Epson followed with a pair of top sellers, the PowerLite X17 and PowerLite 97 filling the third and fourth spots, respectively. NEC rounded out this February “Top 5” list with the NP-M322W coming in fifth.

Pico and Personal Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. In the Pico and Personal projector segment, AAXA had a trio of projectors make the February list with the with the LED Pico, the P300 Pico and the P4-X coming in first, fourth and fifth, respectively. The Optoma ML550 was the second best-selling projector, and Asus rounded out this “Top 5” list with the S1 in the third spot.

4,000 + Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the February results showed that Optoma’s EH501 was the best-selling model for the second month in a row. Epson followed with the second and third best-selling models, the PowerLite Pro G6750WU and the PowerLite 1940W, respectively. Sony took the fourth spot with the VPL-FHZ55/W, and Hitachi rounded out this “Top 5” list with the CP-X4030WN.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research specializes in worldwide front projector market information, including High-End projectors, Mainstream projectors, and Pico and Personal projectors. Their suite of reports includes worldwide quarterly projector sell-in data and market forecasts, as well as monthly U.S. channel tracking. PMA’s expanded coverage now includes U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Display market information. Their monthly flat panel tracking service offers timely sell-thru data from leading U.S. dealers, system integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601. www.pmaresearch.com

Christie has announced several new projector series, which they will be launching at the NAB tradeshow in Las Vegas next week. First is the new Christie D Series 3LCD single-lamp digital projector series with brightness ranges of 6000-8000 lumens and a 10,000:1 contrast ratio.

Making its North American debut is the Christie Boxer 4K30, which promises unrivaled brightness for its size and weight. The Christie Boxer 4K30 is designed for rental staging use and large venue events. Weighing only 150 pounds, Christie Boxer is the lightest and smallest 30,000 lumen projector in its class.

Also being shown is the Christie H Series – a single-chip DLP® projector which can be installed in either portrait or landscape mode. Christie touts the projector as light and quiet, and it offers 12,000 lumens. The Christie H Series was developed with color reproduction in mind. It offers long life dual lamps, built-in warping and blending and advanced color correction.

PMA Research findings show that projectors for large-venue applications are doing very well in the market, and these high-end units continue to outperform the overall market in revenues.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 30, 2015. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 16 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the March results showed that Sony’s VPL-FH55/W was the best-selling model. Epson had two models make the list with the PowerLite 1940W coming in second and the PowerLite 1985WU coming in fifth. Panasonic took the third spot with the PT-EZ580, and Optoma rounded out this “Top 5” list with the EH501 in fourth.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, InFocus took top honors with the IN114a coming in first place, and also had their IN112a in the fourth spot. Epson followed with the PowerLite 97 and the PowerLite 955WH coming in second and fourth, respectively. NEC rounded out this Top 5 list with the NP-M282X coming in fifth in March.

Pico and Personal Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. In the Pico and Personal projector segment, AAXA had a pair of projectors make the March list with the LED Pico and the P300 Pico coming in first and second respectively. Asus followed with the S1 in the third spot, and Optoma rounded out this “Top 5” list with the ML750 and the ML550 in the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit
PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com to see the 5 Top Selling
projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research specializes in worldwide front projector market information, including High-End projectors, Mainstream projectors, and Pico and Personal projectors. Their suite of reports includes worldwide quarterly projector sell-in data and market forecasts, as well as monthly U.S. channel tracking.
PMA’s expanded coverage now includes U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Display market information. Their monthly flat panel tracking service offers timely sell-thru data from leading U.S. dealers, system integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601. www.pmaresearch.com

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – May 29, 2015. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 16 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

Pico and Personal Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. The Asus S1 was the best-selling model in the Pico and Personal projector segment in April. AAXA followed with a trio of projectors – the AAXA LED Pico, the P300 Pico and the P3X coming in second, third and fourth, respectively. Optoma rounded out this “Top 5” list for April with the ML750.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, InFocus took top honors with the IN112a in the number one spot, and also had their IN114a in the fourth position. Epson followed with the PowerLite 97 in second and the PowerLite 98H taking the fifth spot. NEC rounded out this Top 5 list with the NP-M282X coming in third in April.

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the April results showed Hitachi with a pair of models in the “Top 5”. Their CP-X4030WN took top honors and their CP-WX4022WN came in third. Sony’s VPL-FHZ55/W filled the number two spot and Epson’s PowerLite 1980WU came in fourth in April. Optoma rounded out this “Top 5” list with the EH501.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com   to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research specializes in worldwide front projector market information, including High-End projectors, Mainstream projectors, and Pico and Personal projectors. Their suite of reports includes worldwide quarterly projector sell-in data and market forecasts, as well as monthly U.S. channel tracking.  PMA’s expanded coverage now includes U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Display market information. Their monthly flat panel tracking service offers timely sell-thru data from leading U.S. dealers, system integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

Sony is adding two new models to its line of  4K Laser projectors. The first new projector is the VPL- GTZ270, geared towards entertainment venues such as planetariums, theme parks, and museums. The second new model is the VPL- GTZ280, which is designed for simulation, visualization and training.

Both 5,000 lumen models have native SXRD 4K (4096×2160) resolution and can also operate in 4K 3D mode. Features include constant brightness mode and periodic auto calibration, which contribute to longer life operation. The projectors’ SXRD panel also creates a deep black image with reduced white band visibility for multi-projection blending.

Both models have sealed optics for dust-resistance in high-traffic areas, and run at a quiet 35dB. Installation options include complete tilt angle free capabilities (clockwise or counterclockwise, portrait or landscape orientation, forward or back).

The VPL-GTZ270 boasts image enhancement functions including “Reality Creation” upscaling and compatibility with High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. A wide color space covers the full DCI range and simulates the new ITU-R BT2020 color gamut. A new chassis design enables easy handling and stacking of multiple projectors.

The VPL-GTZ280 uses high-speed motion functions and new high-speed 4K 120Hz signal processing capability for 4K3D 60Hz left eye/right eye and reducing blur in fast motion scenes, in addition to smear and transport delay reduction, infrared light output for night vision stimulation and vibration resistance.

Availability for the VPL-GTZ270 and the VPL-GTZ280 is expected 1H2016. Pricing has not been announced.

PMA Research has been following the laser projector market for some time now. Since mainstream and high-end laser projectors started shipping a few years ago, the market has doubled each year. PMA expects that trend to continue for at least the next few years as more manufacturers enter this market.

Hitachi has announced its new CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 LCD projectors, two new models that offer HDBaseT Ultra HD video networking capability and WUXGA resolution . The CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 offer UHD video quality for use in mid-to-large-sized auditoriums and venues.

Both models provide HDBaseT connectivity to deliver uncompressed UHD multimedia content in formats including Ultra HD/3D and 2K/4K video via the projectors’ Cat5e/6e input. HDBaseT is compatible with all HDMI formats and supports all key features. The CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 are able to receive video signals from distances of 300+ feet via HDBaseT.

In addition, both projectors include a complete selection of A/V inputs including HDMI, component, S-Video and composite video, USB Type A and Type B, computer and audio. LAN, RS-232C control, remote control and monitor out connections are also provided. The CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 deliver 6000 and 5000 lumens output respectively and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Both models feature proprietary Hitachi image technologies such as HDCR (High Dynamic Contrast Range) for clear images even in well lit rooms, and Accentualizer, which enhances image qualities. Both models also offer a DICOM(r) (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) Simulation Mode for medical imaging applications.

The CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 provide motorized focus, zoom and lens shift, Digital keystone (horizontal and vertical) correction, and Hitachi’s exclusive Perfect Fit image correction and 360-degree display rotation. In addition to the standard 2.0x zoom lens, four optional additional lenses are available. Additional features include wireless compatibility, 16 watt stereo audio output with built-in speakers, a PC-Less Presentation function, Picture By Picture and Picture In Picture modes.

Each model is equipped with an ultra-long-life hybrid filter that can last up to 20,000 hours without cleaning. The CP-WU8461 and CP-WU8451 are compatible with the Crestron(r) Integrated Partner program and the AMX(r) Device Discovery protocol, to facilitate use in A/V systems using Crestron or AMX control.

PMA Research has been watching the High-End installation segment closely these days and recent reports show that these models are outperforming the rest of the projector market in sales and revenues.

Optoma has announced a new home cinema projector – the HD37. The new model has native Full HD 1080p resolution coupled with 2600 lumens and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. It also features an all glass multi-coated lens with vertical lens shift and 1.5x zoom ratio.

The HD37 is VESA 3D Sync Port compatible with 2D to 3D capability, and is full 3D ISFccc Certified, for day time and night time viewing modes. It also features Optoma’s fifth-generation DynamicBlack™ technology.

The HD37 supports MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) which allows Mobile Devices (smart phones, tablets) and Media Sticks to connect directly to the HD37 for playback of music, pictures and videos.

The HD37 is full 3D 1080p enabled for 3D high resolution viewing of movie and gaming content via DLP Sync 3D Glasses or RF 3D Glasses.

PMA Research has observed steady growth in the worldwide home theater projector market and expects that to continue through 2018 as more people realize the theater-like experience they can achieve at home with a projector.

ViewSonic has introduced its LightStream™ projector series suitable for data projection or home entertainment. The LightStream Full HD 1080p series of projectors include the PJD7825HD (black chassis), PJD7830HDL (white chassis), and PJD7835HD (black chassis), with a brightness range from 3000 lumens to 3500 lumens.

The new models utilize ViewSonic’s SuperColor™ technology which employs a newly designed color wheel and the company’s new propriety SonicExpert™ enhanced sound technology.

Additional features include PortAll™, an integrated compartment supporting a MHL/HDMI port, which allows users to wirelessly stream multimedia content via an optional wireless HDMI dongle such as ViewSonic’s WPG-300 dongle for wireless streaming from mobile devices, notebooks or PCs. Other features include vertical/horizontal keystone, corner adjustment, and 1.36 optical zoom and a cable management system.

These new LightStream projectors include two HDMI ports and can display 3D images directly from 3D Blu-ray players. Other inputs include RGB, Composite Video, Mini USB, USB, and Audio In/Out.

ViewSonic will offer a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, along with a 1-year lamp, and first year free Express Exchange^® service.

The LightStream Full HD 1080p series of projectors will be available in August and include the PJD7825HD (black chassis) with a MSRP of $943.00, PJD7830HDL (white chassis) with a MSRP of $1,058.00, and PJD7835HD (black chassis) with a MSRP of $1,174.00.

Recent findings from PMA Research show that 1080p volume sales are significantly ahead of last year’s pace.  Both Business and Home Theater users are embracing reasonably-priced, higher lumen models such as the ViewSonic LightStream projectors.

NEC recently announced their UM352W, an ultra-short-throw, interactive projector for classroom collaboration. The 3,500-lumen projector includes a built-in interactive pen receiver and two interactive pens for white-board use. The new projector includes an auto-calibration feature. Users can make onscreen annotations on any wall, dry erase board or chalkboard without a computer, and the information can be shared immediately.

The projector also works with NEC’s NP01TM touch module, which allows finger-touch white-boarding and interactivity with a connected computer. The UM352W includes NEC DisplayNote Software, an app that lets teachers and students present, share and annotate content from a multitude of devices, including PC’s, tablets and smart phones, and save that information to review later.

Other features include 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, integrated 20 watt speaker, horizontal and vertical keystone correction tools, and a host of connectivity options including dual HDMI, computer, composite video, S-Video and component video.

The UM352W with built-in pen-based interactivity, stand-alone white-boarding and DisplayNote is available now with an MSRP of $2,349. The UM352W-WK bundle includes a UM352W projector and custom wall mount, and is available at an MSRP of $2,449. The UM352W-TM bundle includes a UM352W projector, custom wall mount and interactive touch module, and is available at an MSRP of $2,748.

According to the most recent PMA Research survey of K-12 educators, 77% responded that interactivity in their next classroom projector was an absolute must or very important.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – August 31, 2015. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 16 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

Pico and Personal Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. The best-selling model in the Pico and Personal projector segment in July was AAXA’s LED Pico. Asus followed with the S1 in second place. AAXA had additional models make this list with the P300 Pico and P4-X coming in third and fourth, respectively. LG made its first appearance on the “Top 5” list as their PF1500 placed fifth.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, Epson took top honors with a pair of interactive projectors – the BrightLink 585Wi and the BrightLink 595Wi. Epson also filled the next two spots on the Mainstream list with the PowerLite 98H and the PowerLite 99WH coming in third and fourth, respectively. NEC rounded out this July “Top 5” list with the NP-M322X.

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the July results showed Epson with the two best-selling models – the PowerLite1985WU and the PowerLite1940W, which came in first and second, respectively. Sony followed with the VPL-FHZ55/W in the third spot. Optoma’s EH501 was the fourth best-selling model in July, and Hitachi rounded out this “Top 5” list with the CP-X5022WN.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com  to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research specializes in worldwide front projector market information, including High-End projectors, Mainstream projectors, and Pico and Personal projectors. Their suite of reports includes worldwide quarterly projector sell-in data and market forecasts, as well as monthly U.S. channel tracking.  PMA’s expanded coverage now includes U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Display market information. Their monthly flat panel tracking service offers timely sell-thru data from leading U.S. dealers, system integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

The new projectors include the VPL-VW665ES and VPL-VW365ES, which deliver native 4K resolution and feature a new long-lasting lamp designed to last up to 6,000 hours.

Sony is developing HDR support across its portfolio and the VPL-VW665ES is compatible with HDMI input of HDR (High Dynamic Range) content with a 300,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

The new VPL-VW665ES and VPL-VW365ES use advanced SXRD™ panels for a native 4K picture, with no manipulation of pixels. Accurate color reproduction is achieved by Sony’s proprietary TRILUMINOS™ engine design, and Motionflow picture technology serves to deliver clearer, less blurry images when watching fast-paced, cinematic or sports action.

Both new models are compatible with 4K content services by employing the latest connectivity options using the newest HDMI standard and HDCP 2.2. A built-in RF 3D transmitter provides interface to industry-standard 3D glasses with a strong wireless signal for wider coverage and 3D synchronization stability. Professional calibration features and color correction tools allow access to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of each color and the color space for red, green, blue respectively, to their desired level.

The new projectors began shipping in October at a suggested retail price of $9,999 for the VPL-VW365ES and $14,999 for the VPL-VW665ES.

Recent findings from PMA Research show that the 4K projector market has been growing steadily since 2010, and is forecast for greater growth in the coming years as more 4K content and playback devices become available.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – March 29, 2016. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 17 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the February results showed Epson with a pair of best-selling projectors. The PowerLite 4770W took the top spot, and the PowerLite 1940W came in third. Hitachi also had two models make the February list with the CP-X5022WN coming in second place and the CP-WX4022WN coming in fifth. Optoma rounded out this “Top 5” list with the EH515 coming in fourth.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, InFocus had a pair of top-selling models with the IN114x and the IN124a coming in first and fourth, respectively. Epson also had a pair of projectors make the February list with the PowerLite 97H coming in second and the PowerLite X27 coming in fifth. NEC rounded out this “Top 5” list with the NP-V332X as the third best-selling projector in February.

Pico and Personal Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. AAXA had a trio of best-selling models in the Pico and Personal projector segment in February with the LED Pico taking top honors and the P300 Pico and the P4-X coming in second and fourth, respectively. Asus followed in third place with the S1. Optoma rounded out the February “Top 5” list with the ML750 coming in fifth.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com  to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.  Expanded coverage of the display industry includes market information on U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays. PMA’s Flat Panel Tracking Reports offer timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted street prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

Headquartered in Carson, California, Proxima Displays, Inc., is the company that was recently formed to provide legacy brand Proxima projectors in North America after ASK Proxima discontinued doing so. Sam Malik, industry veteran and former Vice President/General Manager for ASK Proxima is serving as the new company’s President. The company offers a full line of LCD and DLP projectors, specializing in high brightness and high resolution models for use in business, education, house of worship, rental and staging environments.

One of Proxima Displays’ new models is the C436W projector which packs a powerful combination of features. It’s small, portable and easy to use, making it suitable for both conference rooms and classrooms. It offers 3,600 lumens of brightness, and has 1280 x 800 (WXGA) resolution and features LCD display technology. The C436W has full I/O connectivity with 2 HDMI, 2 VGA, USB and RJ45 inputs. It has automatic or manual keystone correction to ensure an ideal projected image even when the projector itself is not ideally placed. The model is PC/Mac compatible and is AMX and Crestron ready. It features a 10,000-hour lamp life in eco-mode and a low-maintenance durable construction that is backed by a three-year parts and labor warranty. At an MSRP of $899.00, the C436W is competitively priced.

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – June 29, 2016. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 17 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts the “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

Home Entertainment Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. Optoma had a pair of best-selling models in the Home Entertainment projector segment in May with the HD141X taking top honors and the HD26 coming in third. Epson followed in second place with the PowerLite Home Cinema 5030UB, and the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2040 took the fourth spot. ViewSonic rounded out the May “Top 5” list with the PJD7828HDL coming in fifth.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, Epson had a trio of top-selling models with the PowerLite 97H, the BrightLink 595Wi and the PowerLite 98H coming in first, second and fourth, respectively. InFocus claimed the third spot with the IN2124a and NEC rounded out this “Top 5” list with the NP-M323W coming in fifth in May.

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the May results showed Hitachi with a pair of best-selling projectors. The CP-X5022WN took the top spot, and the CP-WX4041WN came in fifth. Epson also had two models make the May list with the PowerLite 1980WU coming in second place and the PowerLite Pro G6470WU coming in fourth. Sony rounded out this “Top 5” list with the VPL-FHZ60/W coming in third.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com  to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.  Expanded coverage of the display industry includes market information on U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays. PMA’s Flat Panel Tracking Reports offer timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted street prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

Epson has announced a new line of portable projectors, the PowerLite 2000-Series. The series features nine projectors with up to 5,500 lumens, full HD 1080p support and comes equipped with built-in enterprise-level Wi-Fi security, and features a full interface for multiple connections and installation flexibility.

The new Epson PowerLite 2000-Series  includes HDMI connectivity and a USB port to present via removable drives rather than a computer. In addition, these new projectors include a wireless LAN module and offer security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-EAP, and WPA2-EAP wireless encryption to keep data safe in an enterprise environment. Wireless capabilities via Miracast allows PowerLite 2000-Series users to stream full HD content from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC.

The series also features Faroudja DCDi Cinema video enhancement technology, In addition, the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Simulation Mode provides the ability to reproduce images with an advanced            grayscale level that simulates DICOM Part 14.

The flagship models—PowerLite 2265U and PowerLite 2165W—include HDBaseT connectivity for ease of installation, in addition to support for Multi-PC projection, which allows up to four individual PC screens to be displayed simultaneously over the network, with up to 32 connected to the same projector. The projectors include Screen Fit, an auto-sensing one-button feature that adjusts the image size to fit within a frame. The PowerLite 2265U and PowerLite 2165W projectors can be used with the Epson iProjection App to display content from iOS or Android mobile devices with wireless or network capabilities. Finally, the projectors’ included software allows for remote monitoring and control of Epson networked projectors, and the line is also compatible with Crestron Room View.

The PowerLite 2000-Series will be available in January 2017 .

Recent surveys by PMA Research have found that both end-users and dealers believe that the ability to wirelessly stream presentations to a projector to be a very important feature.

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Optoma recently announced the new ProScene ZU510T compact laser projector, featuring WUXGA resolution, 5,500 lumen brightness and 24/7 operation capabilities with a 30,000 hour light source.

This extended lifetime is achieved using Optoma’s new DuraCore technology, which has advanced laser diode cooling and a dust resistant design. The ZU510T has been independently tested and certified with a dust resistance IP5X rating, making it virtually maintenance free. In addition, the ZU510T achieves 99% of the Rec. 709 color gamut. Optoma claims this 30,000 hours provides for 20 years of normal use or 3.4 years of use if run continuously 24/7. It also supports 360-degree projection and can project in portrait mode.

The Optoma ProScene ZU510T began shipping in late November with an MSRP of $5,299.

Recent forecast data from analyst firm PMA Research estimates that the laser, laser/LED and laser/phosphor projector market will grow by 30% Y/Y in 2016.

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – December 29, 2016. PMA Research, the worldwide market information experts on front projectors, has posted their most recent Projector Tracking Service results to the “Top-Selling Projectors” area of their website.

For more than 17 years now, PMA Research has collected monthly sell-through data from leading North American projector dealers, retailers, web resellers and distributors. Their Tracking Service family of monthly reports offers timely data and analysis on unit sales, true volume-weighted street prices, and inventories of front projectors for these channels.

Each month, PMA Research posts their “Top 5” Projector Lists for the following categories:

4,000+ Lumen Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Pro AV Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American dealers and integrators. In the 4,000+ Lumen projector segment, the November results showed Hitachi with the best-selling model – the CP-X5022WN. Epson followed with the PowerLite 1980WU in second place. Sony had a pair of projectors make the November list with the VPL-FHZ65/W and the VPL-FHZ60/W coming in third and fourth, respectively. Optoma rounded out this list with the EH515 in fifth place.

Mainstream Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Distributor Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American AV and IT distributors. Among Mainstream projectors, NEC’s NP-M323X and NP-M283X came in first and third, respectively. Sony landed the number two spot with their VPL-HW45ES/B. BenQ took the fourth spot with the M5524A, and Epson rounded out the November list with the PowerLite 97H in fifth place.

Home Entertainment Projectors – This “Top 5″ list is compiled from data collected from PMA’s monthly Retail Projector Tracking Service panel, which is made up of North American retailers and web resellers. In the Home Entertainment projector segment, the November results showed Optoma with a trio of top-selling models with the HD142X, the HD27, and the HD25DSE coming in first, third and fifth, respectively. Epson’s PowerLite Home Cinema 2040 took the second spot, and BenQ’s HT2050 rounded out the November list in the fourth spot.

Resellers, distributors, manufacturers, and the press are invited to visit PMA’s site each month at www.pmaresearch.com  to see the 5 Top Selling projectors for these channels, as well as new product blogs and information on PMA Research’s projector market research offerings.

About PMA Research

PMA Research (PMA) specializes in worldwide market information for the projector industry, including detailed and comprehensive coverage of High-End Projectors, Mainstream Projectors, and Pico Projectors. With a series of quarterly projector shipment and forecast reports along with monthly sales tracking, PMA publishes data-driven insights for projector manufacturers, component suppliers, accessory companies and channel partners.  Expanded coverage of the display industry includes market information on U.S. Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays. PMA’s Flat Panel Tracking Reports offer timely sell-through data and analysis on unit sales, revenues and true volume-weighted street prices of Professional Large-Format Flat Panel Displays sold by leading U.S. dealers, systems integrators, and distributors.

PMA Research was formerly Pacific Media Associates, which was established by Dr. William Coggshall. Dr. Coggshall was a co-founder of Dataquest (now part of Gartner) and helped start the syndicated high-tech market information business. PMA Research has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s US headquarters is located at 25852 Avenida Cabrillo, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Phone: +1 (949) 493-4601.  www.pmaresearch.com

The new projectors in Wolf Cinema’s TXF “Theater Extreme 4K” series—models TXF-900, TXF-1400, TXF-2000 and TXF-5000 are designed to be compatible with current and future standard definitions for HD and 4K video sources.  The new series also accommodate 2D/3D sources and include three traditional lamp-based editions, plus an next generation, high-output Blu-escent laser/phosphor flagship projector.

Every edition in the TXF series incorporates full 18Gbps Ultra HD HDMI 2.0 inputs with HDCP 2.2 compatibility—with up to 4K60 4:4:4 sources and offer up to 3200 ANSI lumens and full HDR10 imaging compatibility. The TXF series also offers multiple VariScope aspect ratio memories and custom factory gamut and gamma calibrations. The projectors are housed in an all-metal chassis for improved thermal coefficients.

The flagship model in the TXF series is a second-generation Blu-escent laser/phosphor projector – the TXF-5000. It Incorporates a new, 0.69 inch three-chip native 4K [4096 x 2160] D-ILA technology core, and a 20,000-hour life Blu-escent laser diode/phosphor light source. In addition, the TXF-5000 boasts 3200 ANSI lumens of peak white performance, and an extremely high dynamic contrast ratio . The all-glass, 18-element precision primary optics package facilitates ample lens shift for installation flexibility – ±100% vertical, ±43% horizontal. The TXF-5000 also incorporates the latest Ultra HD/4K] imaging technologies such as HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma for live HDR broadcasts, and achieves the BT.709 and Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) color gamut and over 80% of the ultra-wide BT.2020 color space.

All TXF Series projectors are available now with an MSRP of $10,000 and under.

Analyst firm PMA Research follows the worldwide projector market. Recent findings show that, when comparing 3Q2016 versus 3Q2015, that sales of consumer projectors, widescreen projectors and projectors with Solid-State light sources saw positive growth.