What’s ALPD?

The home theater is evolving. Gone are the days of bulky T.V. screens with poor picture quality. Advancements in indoor and outdoor projection technology are now bringing movies to life like never before. One of the most groundbreaking technological advancements for home theaters has been ALPD, otherwise known as Advanced Laser Phosphor Display.

In this article, we'll discuss the following:

• What is ALPD?
• ALPD 3.0
• ALPD 4.0
• Key Benefits
• 4K Projectors with ALPD Technologies

What is ALPD?

ALPD (Advanced Laser Phosphor Display) is the most advanced fluorescent laser technology on the market. It relies on mixed multi-color laser lines and laser-excited fluorescent materials for cinema-like image display.

The history of ALPD technology spans more than a decade. A lot of research and development has been invested in the patented technology that is consistently being upgraded. Since its development, the series has evolved from version 1.0 to the 4.0 technology we have today. ALPD has come a long way and is used in different types of products, including laser projector TVs and security monitors, and is used in cinemas, offices, schools, and home entertainment systems.

Paired with projector technology, ALPD makes it easy for families to transform any space, large and small, into the perfect personal theater space. Even backyard patios can morph into outdoor theaters with the right projector.

ALPD 3.0

Developed in 2015, the 3.0 series was primarily based on red and blue 2-color laser + Phosphor technology. It was designed for use in movie theaters and the light source efficiency increased by 20% from version 2.0. It boasts high color accuracy, DCI P3 color gamut, and is used in home theater products.

ALPD 4.0

The 4.0 series is a step up from version 3.0 and not only delivers higher brightness and color reproduction, but the technology itself is higher quality. Some of the specifications are as follows:

• Phosphor + laser solution
• Color gamut value reaches 98.5% of Rec.2020
• Higher contrast reaches cinema standards 2500:1
• 30% more light efficient than version 3.0

These are some of the ways 4.0 differs from 3.0 and other earlier versions. Companies around the world are tapping into the new Advanced Laser Phosphor Display 4.0 technology to improve their product lines.

Key Benefits

Higher Color Accuracy and Wider Color Gamut: Through continuous improvement, ALPD laser light technology has achieved breakthroughs on color accuracy and color gamut, and helped improve lightweight design and reliability for high-performance products. With the new 4.0 series, light source efficiency has been increased by 20%, which realizes the 100% color brightness of the single-chip DLP projectors and makes the color accuracy reach the DCI color gamut standard.

Eye Health: In addition to providing cinema-quality entertainment, ALPD technology also has benefits for eye health. Gazing at a TV or projector screen can cause wear and tear for eyes. In fact, more consumers are becoming more mindful of their eye health and how their screens might be affecting it. Fortunately, short-throw projectors with ALPD 3.0 and 4.0 laser technology can protect against radiation and fatigue due to lower blue light energy and strobe frequency. On top of that, it uses reflective imaging, which helps keep light projecting directly in your eyes.

4K Projectors using ALPD Technologies

VAVA 4K Projector

The VAVA 4K laser TV is outfitted with ALPD 3.0 laser light technology to deliver crystal clear visuals. The projector is compact and long-lasting and features 4K Ultra HD Resolution, HDR10 with 8.3 million pixels, and 1800 ANSI lumens image brightness. For added convenience, the projector allows for adjustable 80”-150” Ultra HD Display.

VAVA Chroma

VAVA’s new ultra-short-throw (UST) projector is designed to allow customers to enjoy the stunning level of color accuracy made possible by the phosphor fluorescent and three-channel laser technology. With the use of red, blue, and green plus laser light sources, it delivers cinema-quality visuals ideal for any home theater setting.

What does your home theater setup look like? If you’re looking for unparalleled picture quality that will help protect your eyes, products outfitted with ALPD 4.0, like the VAVA Chroma, are for you. Read more about the Chroma’s success here.