Adopting a new semiconductor light source system combining a laser and an LED has achieved both higher brightness than conventional LED projectors can offer and superior eco-friendliness as compared with mercury lamp models. CASIO’s Hybrid Light Source enables mercury-free projection with excellent brightness characteristics.

Hybrid Light Source achieves a high level of brightness without the use of high-pressure mercury lamps by employing a laser and an LED: red by adopting a high-brightness red LED; green by using phosphor to convert blue laser light; and blue by adopting a high-brightness blue LED * .

* Compared with conventional CASIO models,
as of February 2011. Source: CASIO

The light source’s life of approximately 20,000 hours far outshines that of conventional projectors that require mercury lamp replacement. It saves maintenance labor and contributes to a significant reduction in operating costs. Since brightness degradation is more gradual than with mercury lamps, moreover, it maintains vivid image quality through long-term use.

Projection at maximum brightness is achieved in as few as five seconds, and the time from startup to screen display is shortened dramatically, facilitating more effective use of limited time. No cooling down is necessary, moreover, when the power is turned OFF. Users can complete the process from setting up to packing up smartly and speedily.

The dramatic improvement in color purity achieved by the new light source has significantly improved color reproduction. Not only are the colors clearer and more beautiful, but the projected images also look brighter due to the visual effects of the high-purity colors. Users benefit from clearer, more powerful images than conventional projectors can achieve.