Best Home Cinema front projector I have EVER seen...(To date!! lol)

[IndyKlipschFan]

Model Number: VPL-VW200

BRAVIA® SXRD™ 1080p Home Cinema Front Projector

VPL-VW200 features:
Full HD 1080p, Motionflow™ 120Hz with black frame insertion, 35,000:1
contrast ratio (with Advanced Iris), BRAVIA Engine™ PRO, SXRD chip,
x.v.Color™ capability, Carl Zeiss® multi-element glass lens, 12-bit
Panel Drive Full Digital Chassis, ARC-F Lens, Real Color Processing,
Anamorphic Zoom mode, 400W Pure Xenon Lamp, 1080/24p input capable

In stock. Estimated ship date: 08/07/2008.

BRAVIA® SXRD™ 1080p Home Cinema Front Projector

VPL-VW200 features:
Full HD 1080p, Motionflow™ 120Hz with black frame insertion, 35,000:1
contrast ratio (with Advanced Iris), BRAVIA Engine™ PRO, SXRD chip,
x.v.Color™ capability, Carl Zeiss® multi-element glass lens, 12-bit
Panel Drive Full Digital Chassis, ARC-F Lens, Real Color Processing,
Anamorphic Zoom mode, 400W Pure Xenon Lamp, 1080/24p input capable

This
is it. The flagship of Sony's home theater lineup. This projector
combines the advanced features and technology associated with the
legendary QUALIA 004 and the sleek form factor made popular by the
VPL-VW100 projector. Three newly developed high frame rate (120fps)
SXRD® 1080P chips work together with Sony's Motionflow technology and
black frame insertion modes for smoother, more detailed pictures in
fast motion video. The Panel Alignment function allows the precise
alignment of R/G/B images with zone specific adjustment to deliver a
sharper, crisper picture. An exclusive Carl Zeiss® multi-element glass
lens optimizes SXRD chip performance. The Anamorphic Zoom Mode works
with an optional external anamorphic lens to allow 2.35:1 aspect ratio
viewing. A high output Xenon cinematic lamp maintains ideal color
temperature characteristics for natural and accurate color
reproduction. Additional color features include RCP (Real Color
Processing) and x.v.Color™ technology for further color refinement. The
significantly improved native contrast characteristics of the three
SXRD chips are dynamically enhanced by the Advanced Auto Iris 2
function for up to a 35,000:1 contrast ratio. Add 24p True Cinema
connectivity, RS-232C capability and two HDMI™ inputs and the VPL-VW200
is destined to be the ultimate choice among videophiles everywhere.

SXRD™ 1920 x 1080 high frame rate (120fps) SXRD chips (0.61")

SXRD
is a new display technology developed by the legendary television
engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a High Definition
image at its full 1080 line resolution. It is a 1920 x 1080p panel
characterized by several key benefits -- full HD resolution, smooth
film-like image with minimal screen door effects, high response times
(5ms rise and fall), high contrast ratios and accurate color rendition.

Motionflow™ 120Hz High Frame Rate Technology

Taking
motion performance to the next level requires innovation and expertise.
Enter Sony's Motionflow™ High Frame Rate technology. Motionflow™
detects the incoming video signal and applies the appropriate
processing for optimum motion reproduction. Taking full advantage of
film sourced 24fps encoded content available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc,
Motionflow™ eliminates the need for 3:2 pulldown and delivers smooth,
judder free video, faithfully preserving the integrity of the original
film. When 60fps content is detected, Motionflow™ doubles the amount of
frames and uses real-time calculation to create a new level of natural
motion reproduction. You'll experience movies and sports with a greater
sense of realism than ever before.

BRAVIA Engine™ PRO Video Processing System

The
VPL-VW200 BRAVIA® Home Cinema Projector uses Sony's BRAVIA Engine™ PRO
which builds upon the BRAVIA Engine system's outstanding video
processing functions making it Sony's most advanced video processing
system. It is the culmination of our legendary picture quality
expertise, featuring the latest generation of proprietary video
processing technology: Digital Reality Creation - Multi Function
(DRC-MFv2.5). This technology creates a high-density video signal that
traditional interpolation video processing cannot achieve. This latest
generation of DRC-MF features increased processing power and provides a
sharp, crystal clear image with both 480i and 480p standard definition
and all high definition sources (except 1080p). It also features "1080p
Direct Creation" which minimizes loss in interlace-to-progressive (IP)
conversion by performing Digital Reality Creation and IP Creation
algorithms simultaneously.

Advanced Iris 2

The
latest evolution of Sony’s own Advanced Iris function uses algorithms
designed to analyze the histogram of each picture along with nonlinear
amplification to dynamically adjust the iris for its optimum opening.
The result is a stunningly high contrast ratio of up to 35,000:1.
Images in bright scenes are crisp and clear and black levels in dark
scenes are deep and detailed. A manual adjustment option is also
available to fix the iris opening for specific image conditions.

24p True Cinema technology

All
motion pictures are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps) and many prime
time TV programs are video taped at 24p. Seizing on an opportunity,
some studios are taking a purist approach and encoding high definition
video content such as Blu-ray Disc® in 24p. Sony’s BDP-S1 wisely takes
advantage of this by including 24p output capability. It makes sense
that select 2007 BRAVIA TVs will include 24p input capability. The
benefit– Images are now displayed in their native 24p format without
the judder associated with frame rate conversion. They are smooth and
natural looking. Once you experience 24p video it will be hard to view
video without it. (Found on select Sony® front projectors.)

Anamorphic Zoom Mode

The
VPL-VW200 has an “Anamorphic zoom” mode in the wide modes to enjoy
wider aspect ratio. With this mode, it is possible to create a full
2.35:1 image just like a movie theater when using commercially
available anamorphic lens.⁴

400W Pure Xenon Lamp

A
special 400W pure Xenon lamp provides equal brightness output levels
for all three primary colors - red, green and blue, used to create the
trillions of colors that can be delivered. Natural and accurate color
is reproduced with bottomless whites and spectacular reds.

Panel Alignment Function

The
VPL-VW200 is configured with a function that compensates gaps in
character or color management. It is possible to select R(Red) or
B(Blue) to make adjustments based on G(Green), and to adjust the
horizontal and vertical direction by shifting full image of each color.^{2, 3}

x.v.Color™ Technology

BRAVIA
Front Projector’s performance have now advanced to the point that the
color range can be defined by limitations in the original video source,
rather than the TV. Thanks to the adoption of a newly approved
international color standard called xvYCC, the color space has been
greatly expanded. 1.8 times as many natural colors as existing HDTV
signals will now be faithfully reproduced. x.v.Color™ is the name Sony
has chosen to promote video products that include xvYCC capability.
x.v.Color enabled products such as select Sony Handycam® camcorders.
(Found on select Sony® BRAVIA Front Projectors.)

RCP (Real Color Processing)

Real
Color Processing allows the user to target specific colors on the
picture and fine adjust their color and hue without changing the
overall picture's color and hue. For instance, the color of a
strawberry can be fine adjusted without impacting the skin tones. Or
the blue in a sky can be adjusted without affecting the color of water.
And green grass can be adjusted without influencing the other colors in
the picture.

ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) Lens

A
specially developed crisp focus lens was developed to take full
advantage of the full 1920 x 1080 HD resolution that the SXRD panel
device offers. It offers superior resolution and focus.

Ultra Quiet Fan

An
exclusive Sony-designed fan efficiently removes heat at a barely
noticeable noise spec of 22dB. Obtrusive fan noise is virtually
eliminated to allow for flexibility in room placement.

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[JJkizak]

Price?

JJK

[CECAA850]

So is this your next projector?

[picky]

It's got a list of $14,999 and a street of $11,085 according to Projector Central. It must be an LCD since it's a Sony.

[Guest srobak]

I tried watching the latest Pirates movie in 120Hz from bluray... couldn't do it. Looked completely un-natural to me... very difficult to watch, painful even. Why someone would want this in projector form is a bit boggling.

[colterphoto1]

en Englais s'il vous plait

[IndyKlipschFan]

OK, I will bite... So why difficult...???

I think the 120 Hz was a huge leap in clearity. I sat and watched some sports, watched part of "Pirates of the Carribean" and it looked fantastic to me. The colors, and sharpness were amazing, and it was whisper quiet too as well.

Granted, maybe your (srobak) saying this, because it is soooo clear? (Un Natural?)

What I did like is this, it took any input... HDTV Cable, Sat HDTV, Blue Ray and made it just look fantastic.

No rush to buy this now Glen, I am very happy with what I have. What I think is when this type of projector technology wise, drops down to say that 3-6 k range... It will be interesting to see if everyone else jumps on board.

It's a little $$$$ now

BTW, I said this in another thread.. I have over 3,000 hours on my Infocus 7210, it still looks incredible, and still running with no problems. I bought a spare bulb at 2,000 hours, it will be interesting to see how far it will still look great? (Sais replace buld, but it conntinues to just look great) For those of you looking into a great 720p projector new or used, I highly suggest this model. (No, mine is not for sale)

[sfogg]

"It must be an LCD since it's a Sony."

Not a LCD. Sony
calls it SXRD. It is LCOS which is sort of like a reflective LCD
instead of transmissive which allows the control grid to be below the
layer for much much higher fill ratio then what LCD can do.

The
LCOS layer changes the polirization of the light to control
illumination. Same technology as JVCs DILA which is used in the RS-1,
RS-2 and many units before them.

Shawn

[Guest srobak]

I don't know why so difficult, really. It was a Sony 120Hz flat panel, probably 47in or so... and it just looked all kinds of wrong. It almost looked... fake. As in - all CG. Yes it was clear, sharp, and bright - and I can't put my finger on it - but it was actually difficult and almost painful to watch. I did not enjoy it at all. *shrug*

[varay0816]

I had a similar reaction to a Sony panel it was the kdl-46w100 new 46" panel. it was nothing wrong with the 120hz or 1080p...the problem was the motion enhancer. this is what gives the people the 3-d effect(some call it soap opera effect) that makes it hard to watch. we watched the bank job with the cinemotion on and could not get comfortable watching it. once we turned it off the movie was great and the picture was impressive. We still took it back because it was not much better that my 2yr old 720p LG that has been tweaked lovingly since purchase. ymmv

[Ragamyers]

I have an LCD front projector, the (Panasonic PT-ae700u) and I've been experiencing problems.

The projector has probably got too much dust buildup in it and is exhibiting a blue cloud visible on

a large portion of the right side of the projected image. Does anyone know how I would proceed

to get this cleaned out?- Or, does anybody have a better idea what the problem may be?

Thanks for any help you could give.

[jbsl]

I don't know why so difficult, really. It was a Sony 120Hz flat panel, probably 47in or so... and it just looked all kinds of wrong. It almost looked... fake. As in - all CG. Yes it was clear, sharp, and bright - and I can't put my finger on it - but it was actually difficult and almost painful to watch. I did not enjoy it at all. *shrug*

I felt the same way when I saw a Blue Ray Pirates of the Caribbean on a Samsung 120Hz 50 inch flat screen. To me it looked like they turned the sharpness all the way up, then put the sharpness on steriods so everything was ultra sharp. I looked at the picture on the tv and then looked around the room and the tv pic was sharper than real life. It just did not look natural to me.

Now at another BB I saw the same BR movie on a Sony 40 inch top of the line LCD and it looked outstanding. It may have been the BB with the Sony took their time and set the tv up correctly while the BB with the Samsung did not or a customer put the settings that way.

I think Blueray has finally let Home Theater projectors give you a quality of picture that is really like being at the movies just without the noisy talking people, talking on the cellphone, sticky floors, extremly expensive snacks, etc.

[fenderbender]

 I don't know why so difficult, really. It was a Sony 120Hz flat panel, probably 47in or so... and it just looked all kinds of wrong. It almost looked... fake. As in - all CG. Yes it was clear, sharp, and bright - and I can't put my finger on it - but it was actually difficult and almost painful to watch. I did not enjoy it at all. *shrug*

I felt the same way when I saw a Blue Ray Pirates of the Caribbean on a Samsung 120Hz 50 inch flat screen.  To me it looked like they turned the sharpness all the way up, then put the sharpness on steriods so everything was ultra sharp.  I looked at the picture on the tv and then looked around the room and the tv pic was sharper than real life.  It just did not look natural to me.    

 Now at another BB I saw the same BR movie on a Sony 40 inch top of the line LCD and it looked  outstanding.  It may have been the BB with the Sony took their time and set the tv up correctly while the BB with the Samsung did not or a customer put the settings that way.

I think Blueray has finally let Home Theater projectors give you a quality of picture that is really like being at the movies just without the noisy talking people, talking on the cellphone, sticky floors, extremly expensive snacks, etc. 

Funny, I drew the same conclusion with the samsung 120Hz 50 inch....it looked way over saturated and overly sharp....glaringly so.....

[IndyKlipschFan]

Poncho sais.. "We don't need no stinking badges!"

[jacksonbart]

I know with TVs, they are almost impossible to get a good indication of how one since they are usually shipped with really bad settings or set up poorly. I have seen a few bad projector set ups in demo rooms, I always take it as the sales shop is trying to push another model.

[wsu99999]

When I was shopping for TV's I really wanted that 120hz feature. I think its amazing. It looks like you have a window hanging on your wall. Everything looks real. I definately didn't have an issue with it - I just couldn't afford it. Sure it was only like 500 bucks more, but it was just out of my range.

[fenderbender]

 Poncho sais.. "We don't need no stinking badges!"

Weird Al Says "Badgers? We don't need no stinking Badgers!"

[sfogg]

Today we are going to teach poodles to fly.

[IndyKlipschFan]

Toy poodles or big ones? Shaved for competition or just normal?

The fly pretty good, when u drop kick them! hehehehe J/K

[theplummer]

I don't know why so difficult, really. It was a Sony 120Hz flat panel, probably 47in or so... and it just looked all kinds of wrong. It almost looked... fake. As in - all CG. Yes it was clear, sharp, and bright - and I can't put my finger on it - but it was actually difficult and almost painful to watch. I did not enjoy it at all. *shrug*

I felt the same way when I saw a Blue Ray Pirates of the Caribbean on a Samsung 120Hz 50 inch flat screen. To me it looked like they turned the sharpness all the way up, then put the sharpness on steriods so everything was ultra sharp. I looked at the picture on the tv and then looked around the room and the tv pic was sharper than real life. It just did not look natural to me.

Now at another BB I saw the same BR movie on a Sony 40 inch top of the line LCD and it looked outstanding. It may have been the BB with the Sony took their time and set the tv up correctly while the BB with the Samsung did not or a customer put the settings that way.

I think Blueray has finally let Home Theater projectors give you a quality of picture that is really like being at the movies just without the noisy talking people, talking on the cellphone, sticky floors, extremly expensive snacks, etc.

Funny, I drew the same conclusion with the samsung 120Hz 50 inch....it looked way over saturated and overly sharp....glaringly so.....

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I'm curious, "Overly Sharp", How can a reproduction be sharper than real life? This makes no sense to me.