130 inches image with Laser technology ! THE PREMIERE... Everything is possible !

In the early days of projectors, there were many constraints and not everyone could afford them. As if the bill wasn't enough, people had to dedicate a totally dark room for installation, the device measured one square meter (36 inches by 36) and required fine adjustments for colour balance and focus. The three bulbs used to illuminate the three primary colour guns, red, blue and green, had a life span of a few hundred hours. Needless to say, watching everyday TV on a projected screen was out of the question...

The product has been refined over the years, but was always designed for occasional use. Even with an increased life span of thousands of hours for the now unique projection lamp, daily listening did not provide more than a year or two before refurbishing the lamp and lenses... very expensive.

Personally, I hated it, because yes, although it was very large, the picture was dark and lifeless, it required fixing the thing to the ceiling, running wires through the walls, adjusting the lens which would get out of adjustment as long as you had a home theatre that vibrated the room and... dust would lodge on the inner lens.

All this is now a thing of the past with Samsung's laser technology. Let me demonstrate each of the above mentioned annoyances that are no longer of the account. I have to admit, this is fabulous...

GO!

Ugly projector from the 80's...

No more constraints with a projector that is more versatile than a conventional TV.

It will be about the principle of the ultra-short throw projector, a technology embraced by Samsung with its The Premiere range. This projector can be placed a few inches from a wall, making it a delight to install in the room. It's a good start isn't it! But that's not all, it's compact and lightweight so you can squeeze it in when you're not using it. No more unsightly devices on the ceiling.

Unlike the devices of the past, it now has a good sound system for daily viewing. With 20,000 hours without degradation of the laser transmitter, you can watch the "GIANT" TV just as if it were a traditional TV!

Plus, to really make everyday TV in these modern times, all the smart TV applications are included such as web search, YouTube, but especially Netflix. It doesn't get much more home theater than this: select a movie and sit back in your favorite chair and watch the action unfold on a 130-inch screen in your own home!

Finally, there is no need for a screen cloth although it is preferable, the brightness is such that the need for total darkness is no longer a requirement. Good opaque curtains will do for daytime use.

Portable and compact LSP9T

Laser technology is the key!

With the accuracy of one laser emitter or even three emitters on the top-of-the-range Samsung Premiere 9, you'll see every detail of a 4K Ultra High Resolution image. Every pixel is reproduced on your screen with surgical precision. Movements are fluid, as the laser tracks the action before your eyes at lightning speed!

From a technical point of view, we note that the DCI-P3 colour standard is reproduced at 83% on the LSP7T single laser model and 106% for the LSP9T triple laser model, which gives a very faithful image to the source. In terms of brightness, the Premiere projectors are rated at 2200 and 2800 lumens respectively. (Pronounce lumen) This brilliant performance is in line with an average conventional non-QLED TV.

Laser accuracy...

Circuitry and functions worthy of the best TV sets.

The Samsung Premiere uses the HDR10+ standard, which allows the same dynamic range as the brand's TVs, but in a projo. HDR stands for High Dynamic Range, which means a high dynamic range of colour and contrast. It is this standard that makes this projector not give a bland image as in the past, but an intense image especially in video games.

With the classic Samsung TV remote control you can access all the "Smart" functions such as the choice of Netflix, YouTube, Prime TV, Samsung TV Plus and so much more! It is possible to do Google searches or work on your files with Office 365 nuagiques, there is almost no end to what you can do, and don't forget, the life of the product is similar to a conventional TV!

A voice-activated projector...

Once again, the projector of yesteryear can put its clothes back on, as The Premiere incorporates the built-in Alexa Assistant with Quebec French as well as Bixby. This allows for remote settings, activation of your other connected devices in the home as well as all your streaming content searches. Of course, it answers you, it has its own speakers!

Multiple applications and voice control  

AirPlay 2

It's a far cry from the days when you had to have an "Apple TV". With built-in AirPlay 2, you can easily play movies, watch shows, listen to music and view photos on La Première directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

• AirPlay 2 functionality is available on all Samsung 2020 and later smart services.
• AirPlay 2 requires iOS 12.3 or later and on Mac iOS 10.14.5 or later.

Tap View

Owners of non-Apple connected products such as the Android platform will also be able to view their content.

With a simple touch, your smartphone content will be displayed on the screen. Just press The Premiere with your phone and it will automatically mirror what you are watching or listening to.

Game mode

I admit that it feels strange to talk to you about game mode, but here we are!

As soon as you start your console, the TV automatically switches to optimization, ensuring a fluidity and intensity to the image similar to a TV of say... 55 inches, but there, it happens on 130 INCHES!

And as the projo has its own speakers, it starts quickly, it's wow!

The most important: Filmmaker mode.

In addition to the many performance-enhancing technologies that are part of The Premiere, the Cinematographer's Mode compares favourably to the THX setting of yesteryear. As a reminder, George Lucas established a colour standard for his Star Wars films. This standard was to become the standard to aim for in the world of modern film broadcasting. Today we are doing the same thing again, but with the help of the intelligent technologies of our time.

Designed to preserve the creative intent of filmmakers, Filmmaker Mode promises viewers an authentic cinematic experience on The Premiere. It ensures that they can enjoy films in ideal conditions with the image as the filmmaker and his technical team intended. Filmmaker Mode is the result of a partnership between Samsung and the UHD Alliance and Hollywood film studios, supported by prestigious directors including Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Paul Thomas Anderson, Ang Lee, Ava DuVernay, JJ Abrams, M. Night Shyamalan and Ryan Coogler. So, unlike THX, we will be working together to ensure a unanimous result...

Most people don't make any adjustments to their TVs, too complicated and often the taste of one doesn't satisfy the taste of the others in the household, so you just don't touch it!

The calibration of a television or projector to obtain a "cinema" image is indeed not so simple and requires some technical knowledge that not everyone necessarily has.

With Filmmaker Mode, you don't have to do anything, just watch a movie with the encoded information and the Premiere projector will make corrections as the scenes (dark, fast, high contrast, etc., etc.) demand it.

Filmaker mode: main specifications

The Filmmaker mode integrates all these automatic functions, which is no mean feat!

1. Application of the D65 reference white point for both SDR and HDR content (6500°K). (Ensures compliant tints)
2. Respect for the native frame rate of the film (frame rate: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50 or 60 frames per second). (Ensures exact fluidity of movement as in the cinema)
3. Respect for the native image format (aspect ratio): cinemascope (2.39:1), Panavision (2.35:1), American standard 35 mm (1.85:1)...
4. Disabling the Motion Plussmoothing process at Samsung. (The TV will no longer decide or interpret fast movements)
5. Disable overscanning, unless otherwise specified in the content metadata. (Prevents recreation of an artificial, so-called enhanced image while keeping the rendering "as is")
6. Deactivate the sharpness processing. (Fidelity)
7. Noise Reduction Off (Fidelity)
8. Disabling other image enhancement treatments (Fidelity)

For more information, a qualified advisor will be able to give you more information.

Cutting-edge lifestyle design.

What I like about this product is that it is beautiful and discreet. The rounded shapes and white colour don't spoil it. In addition, it incorporates a sound system worthy of the best sound bars with acoustic beam technology using 22 holes to distribute deep, rich sound that fills the entire room, maximising immersion to the left and right. 

Projected sound audio system.

The configuration is 4.2.2 and includes a subwoofer. The power is sufficient for normal listening with 40 watts of output. The processor is Dolby Digital Plus. The sound is adaptive which means that the sound is adjusted for clearer dialogue.

The start-up is instantaneous, which contrasts with the old devices that took one or two minutes to start up...

The single remote control allows you to integrate all your peripherals into a single 'controller', as with all Samsung TVs 😉

Finally, the built-in Bluetooth streaming will allow for more discreet listening...

The final word

As always, my goal is not to sell this or that technology, but to make its existence known. For the past ten years, the world of electronics has been moving at high speed in terms of development and there is no lack of surprises. In some cases, such as this one, it is no longer a question of improvement, but rather of reinventing the parameters and criteria of a product class.

I didn't mention price, but considering that an 85" TV of comparable quality costs over $5000 and even $15,000 for an 8K, The Premiere starting at $4999 isn't so bad after all.

Stay tuned!

Christian

SONXPLUS retailer.