Runco, the leading brand in luxury display solutions, hasannounced that it is expanding its LightStyle Series with two new 3-chip DLP, 1080p projectors; the LS-10d and LS-10i. Designed to excel in both the dedicated theatre as well as other rooms in the home, these new Runco projectors deliver 1080p 3-chip video performance at a value price.

Runco’s LightStyle Series projectors are a testament to Runco’s craftsmanship and video quality, and the new additions enable Runco to broaden the series with its highest resolution, most advanced performance options yet. Combining technology, design and brightness, the LS-10 projectors are not only solutions for the dedicated home theatre, but also boast performance and brightness to excel in other rooms of the home where very large, expensive, power-guzzling flat-screen TVs have traditionally been considered the only solution for large-screen viewing. Other rooms that are ideal for the LS-10 include the media room, basement, den, bonus or living spaces. The LS-10 boasts HD imagery, practical integration features, and a sophisticated design that aims to complement any room’s decor.

“With this new affordable 3-chip, 1080p projector the LightStyle Series now offers a complete gamut of stylish and accessible projection solutions with the quality and craftsmanship that is synonymous with the Runco brand,” says Runco vice president of marketing Jennifer Davis.

“The Runco LS-10 projectors offer a no compromise 3-chip, 1080p, full HD solution that fits the needs of today’s homeowner in both performance and price.”

Runco’s LightStyle Series combines DLP-based SuperOnyx technology with Runco ConstantContrast and Vivix image enhancement and proprietary video processing to achieve deep black levels and significant contrast. Both incorporate the ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) calibration suite for optimal performance in any room making Runco’s LS-10 projectors ideal for rooms beyond the dedicated home theatre. These calibration tools feature day and night calibration memory settings, individual sharpness and noise reduction controls, programmable image memory selection keys, built-in test patterns and a dark room-optimised remote.

“The LS-10 projectors from Runco close a gap in the channel and satisfy needs with both installers and customers with its incredible performance and outstanding value,” says Texas Instruments manager of 3-chip projectors Ward Pitkin.

The LS-10i features internal video processing for scaling and analogue to digital signal conversion. The LS-10d ships with Digital High-Definition (DHD) external video processor offering the same processing and scaling as well as IR and RS-232 control and enables individual display calibration through the controller. Designed as a rack-mounted external processor, the DHD offers advanced connectivity options as well as installation flexibility. Because it can be located next to, and connect directly to, all other source components with a single-wire connection from the DHD to the projector, it makes for an ideal solution for retrofit installs.

The LS-10 projectors are available with the CineGlide lens solution that enables a motorised, mechanical 2.35:1 anamorphic lens to move in front of the standard lens for perfect Scope reproduction. Runco CineGlide enables the viewer to switch from 16:9 content to 2.35:1 content, without black bars on the top or side of the image, with the touch of a button.

Its sleek, glamorous design and customisation options make the Runco LightStyle Series projectors the perfect solution to pair with a design-conscious homeowner. Both the LS-10i and LS-10d can be customised with FinishPalette, the latest element of the Design by Runco initiative. Runco’s FinishPalette enables full-colour, large-format projector design options, including a gallery of artist impressions and the option to custom-print your own artwork. Complementing the new FinishPalette offering are 25 new, hand-finished signature paint colours to compliment any décor.

The LS-10i will be available in October and the LS-10d will be available in December.

All Runco displays feature a two-year RuncoCare standard warranty.