BenQ HDR-PRO Technology

Adjusts Perfect Details in Shadows and Highlights for Better Stereo Perception

2024/05/27

Video presented through HDR technology is capable of showing more detail and color for a more accurate depiction of light and dark areas of any given image. Therefore, HDR has become an important spec that both professionals in the media industry and entertainment enthusiasts are pursuing. Now, as a long term developer dedicated to better representation of higher image quality, BenQ has developed exclusive HDR-PRO technology, used in creating projectors that represent accurate color and dynamic contrast, and thus allowing consumers to enjoy cinematic visual experiences that remain faithful to the original intent of their creators.

What is HDR
Optimal HDR Tone Mapping
The Leading Local Contrast Enhancer
Introduction of Dynamic Black
BenQ Envisages More Details for You

What is HDR

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a standard that offers a higher dynamic range in video signals, allowing an image to be shown with more brightness and increasingly detailed color tones. HDR enhances the light areas of the image while also allowing dark areas to be shown in deeper contrast, representing the original image more completely and faithfully, and closer to what the human eye can see.

In this series of articles, we’ve introduced the basic definitions of HDR and gained a better understanding of filming and doing post-production for HDR video. In the previous article, we discussed whether there is true HDR for projectors. In that article, we showed that even though the maximum brightness of projectors is limited, with the latest technology manufacturers are trying to give consumers a viewing experience that is closer to watching a film at the cinema.

Other than LCD TVs and display panels, BenQ also puts great effort into developing projectors by integrating software and hardware technologies to present an authentic HDR image, which allows consumers to view content with more detail and better picture quality.

Reveal the Key of BenQ HDR-PRO Technology

1. Optimal HDR Tone Mapping

Adjusting and displaying the best image based on the specifications of projectors

Different devices often have different specifications, which might lead to misrepresentation of the original content in terms of color and brightness. BenQ HDR-PRO technology is designed with Tone Mapping in mind to make sure that images in specially home cinema projectors being projected are all based on accurate calculation and precise projection.

BenQ puts great effort into developing projectors by integrating software and hardware technologies altogether to present an authentic HDR image, and reproduce exact details with more dynamic range in both highlight and shadow areas. Therefore, it can bring the original visual elements to the audience and provide an authentic viewing experience that is closest to watching a film in the cinema.

BenQ HDR-PRO Projector

Others

2. The Leading Local Contrast Enhancer

Each image is divided into over 1,000 regions for the local contrast enhancement

Better dark detail

Better bright detail

The HDR-PRO contrast tuning technology of BenQ is a leading technology in the industry in providing local contrast enhancer, in which each image is divided into over 1,000 regions for the application of local contrast enhancement algorithm. As such, whether the contrast or details of shadows or highlights can be optimized simultaneously in the same image. Using imagery contrast know-how, BenQ is able to produce projectors with darker black level and more optimized contrast details. They have a revolutionary degree of overall stereo perception, which can provide audio-video enthusiasts a richer 4K HDR image depth.

Learn more

3. Introduction of Dynamic Black

Enhancing performance in terms of color, brightness and contrast

To make Tone Mapping work even better, BenQ uses Dynamic Black technology for different light sources.

Most projectors on the market focus on performance in either highlights or shadows. Some will even sacrifice the realistic level of images to maintain the contrast ratio that falls within its range. With Dynamic Black, projectors can determine the output value of its projection by controlling the optical system of the projector based on different contents or different scenes. Therefore, it can optimize the contrast and make the scenes closest to what a director or creator intends to present.

With its Dynamic Black technology and proprietary deep dark sealing coating optical engine, BenQ lamp projectors are able to create a very wide dynamic range. Regardless of whether the original scene is very bright or dark, viewers will be able to see the original video more clearly. Especially the exclusive advantage of BenQ's solid state illumination (SSI) technology is that can respond to the change of image brightness more quickly, with a 20% higher contrast compared with other SSI technology.

BenQ Envisages More Details for You

Provide the ideal HDR brightness for different projection screen sizes to produce the best HDR images

The brightness of an HDR projector, unlike HDR monitors, is not fixed by the signal assigned to it, but varies depending on the distance between the projector and the screen, screen sizes, and the material of the screen. Therefore, BenQ HDR-PRO projectors provide 5 different recommended HDR brightness levels for 5 different common home cinema projector screen sizes*. It is also equipped with a brightness control so that users can change the brightness level based on screen sizes to enjoy the best viewing experience. (The common home projection screen sizes are 80,” 100,” 120,” 150,” and 200.”)

In addition, BenQ HDR-PRO technology does not simply focus on providing maximum brightness to show more dynamic range. Instead it provides sufficient and comfortable brightness choices in order to avoid long-term eye fatigue. This feature also presents a comprehensive, detailed and realistic image in a way that is best suited for human eyes.

Learn More

What is Local Contrast Enhancement of BenQ HDR-PRO?

The use of contrast enhancer technology on display application is entirely different from that on a projector. Therefore, contrast tuning is much harder. This article will reveal what's the difference between General Contrast Enhancer and Local Contrast Enhancer...

Can Projectors Really Be HDR?

A common doubt among the consumers when facing more and more home theater projectors in the market is if they really can be qualified as HDR devices. Therefore, this article will start from the projectors. Taking the nature of the technology behind projectors and its limitation into account, and find the definition of HDR for projectors.

Learn More

Can Projectors Really Be HDR?

The Key of HDR Color Grading in Post-Production

Is color grading in the post-production going to affect the display and projection of the HDR images? We will start from color grading in post-production, analyze what we need to take care of when doing color grading for HDR, the difference between that and conventional color grading, the basic workflow of color grading, and display devices required for the work. All these steps and aspects of understanding will affect how images are shown on the displays.

What is HDR? The Best Image Close to Reality

In recent years, the quality of images that general audiences can view has significantly improved. and there are more and more 4K TVs, 4K projectors and 4K displays in the market. But, do you really know what HDR is?

What is BenQ CinematicColor Technology?

BenQ home cinema projectors embody our belief to “Convey the truest color and impart the deepest feelings to the viewer.” Our THX and ISF dual-certified engineers deliver 100% Rec. 709 color gamut for perfect color consistency.

To Create Big Screen Cinema in Any Space Using Throw Distance and Projection Calculator

Though it is commonly believed that a large space is needed in order to project onto large screens, today’s short throw and ultra short throw projectors make it easy to enjoy 100”+ screen sizes in rooms of any size simply by determining the ideal screen size and projection distance.

BenQ Home Projector Series

Home Cinema Projectors

For audiovisual enthusiasts who have a superior taste and personal preference for audiovisual enjoyment, BenQ’s Home Cinema projectors are the movie industrial-level go-to option.

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Strictly necessary cookies

Functional cookies

Performance cookies and advertising cookies

BenQ HDR-PRO Technology

Adjusts Perfect Details in Shadows and Highlights for Better Stereo Perception

What is HDR

1. Optimal HDR Tone Mapping

Adjusting and displaying the best image based on the specifications of projectors

2. The Leading Local Contrast Enhancer

Each image is divided into over 1,000 regions for the local contrast enhancement

3. Introduction of Dynamic Black

Enhancing performance in terms of color, brightness and contrast

BenQ Envisages More Details for You

Provide the ideal HDR brightness for different projection screen sizes to produce the best HDR images

Learn More

What is Local Contrast Enhancement of BenQ HDR-PRO?

Can Projectors Really Be HDR?

Learn More

Can Projectors Really Be HDR?

The Key of HDR Color Grading in Post-Production

What is HDR? The Best Image Close to Reality

What is BenQ CinematicColor Technology?

To Create Big Screen Cinema in Any Space Using Throw Distance and Projection Calculator

BenQ Home Projector Series

Home Cinema Projectors