BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Special Features Posted on April 27, 2015 By Art Feierman 1. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review - Overview of the BenQ HC1200 Projector - Highlights - Warranty and Support2. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Special Features - sRGB Color Mode - High ANSI Contrast - No Color Fade Certified - Smart Eco Mode - Instant Restart3. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Hardware Tour - BenQ HC1200 Overview - BenQ HC1200 Control Panel - BenQ HC1200 Inputs and Connectors - Remote Control4. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Setup and Menus - BenQ HC1200 - Projector Setup - BenQ HC1200 Menus5. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Picture Quality - Color and Picture Quality - Readability - Video Quality6. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Performance - Brightness - Audible Noise - Networking7. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Summary - The Bottom Line - Pros - Cons8. BenQ HC1200 Projector – Specifications BenQ HC1200 Projector Review: Special Features – sRGB Color Mode, High ANSI Contrast, No Color Fade Certified, SmartEco Mode, Instant Restart sRGB Color ModeBenQ’s sRGB mode in the HC1200 provides dead-on accuracy of the sRGB color standard making color presentation as true to the object’s actual color as possible. The photos below show a comparison of the HC1200 with a calibrated sRGB monitor. HC1200Calibrated sRGB MonitorPreviousNext High ANSI ContrastNormal contrast ratings depict the difference between an all-white image vs. an all-black image. ANSI contrast deals with the ratio between whites and blacks in a single image. What this means is that in a picture with both light and dark areas, blacks will tend to look less gray than most of the competition if the ANSI contrast is high. No Color Fade CertifiedOlder LCD projectors used organic LCD panels whose colors faded as they age, BenQ’s Colorific™ technology ensures that the HC1200’s colors will be just as vibrant after thousands of hours of use as they are when new. However, it should be noted that as all LCD panel manufacturers have switched to organic panels in recent years, color fading may no longer be an issue. Smart Eco ModeIn this mode, the projector automatically adjusts the lamp power to use only as much light is needed to deliver the best contrast and brightness for the scene, thus maximizing power savings. Instant RestartMost projectors need a period of time for the lamp to cool after its been turned off to avoid damage. With the HC1200, if the projector is accidently turned off, the presenter has 90 seconds to immediately turn it back on, without risk of damage to the lamp or projector. 1. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review - Overview of the BenQ HC1200 Projector - Highlights - Warranty and Support2. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Special Features - sRGB Color Mode - High ANSI Contrast - No Color Fade Certified - Smart Eco Mode - Instant Restart3. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Hardware Tour - BenQ HC1200 Overview - BenQ HC1200 Control Panel - BenQ HC1200 Inputs and Connectors - Remote Control4. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Setup and Menus - BenQ HC1200 - Projector Setup - BenQ HC1200 Menus5. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Picture Quality - Color and Picture Quality - Readability - Video Quality6. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Performance - Brightness - Audible Noise - Networking7. BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Summary - The Bottom Line - Pros - Cons8. BenQ HC1200 Projector – Specifications BenQ HC1200 Projector Review BenQ HC1200 Projector Review – Hardware Tour