Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater Front Projector

Sony Updated: 2007-06-18
Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater Front Projector

Driven by advanced features like 3LCD technology and 1080/24p True Cinema (1080p requires 1080p source), the VPL-AW15 HD projector makes images look more lifelike than ever. And a screen size of up to 200" (measured diagonally) presents you with the most theater-like atmosphere possible. Sit back and enjoy the bright scenes that the Advanced Iris2 Function delivers, while also providing you with three auto modes and sensitivity settings for additional adjustments. Even more impressive is an achieved 12000:1 contrast ratio, which produces deeper, more robust dark colors and vibrant and clear bright colors. Capable of being mounted on a table or the ceiling, this projector offers maximum versatility to transform almost any room into a cinema.

24p True Cinema allows 1080/24p Input signal via HDMI™ for Cinematic Motion Reproduction
Yes

Brightness
1100 ANSI Lumen

Input Video Signals
480i/480p/1080i/720p

Acceptable Video Signal
Composite Video; Y/C Video; 15kHz RGB/Composite, 50/60Hz; Progressive Compomnent 50/60Hz; DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i); via HDMI™ only: 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/24p

Acceptable Computer Signal
RGB - Horizontal 19-92KHz, Vertical 48-92Hz, Maximum Input Signal Resolution: up to 1920 x 1080 fV 60Hz

Color System-2
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N

Ultra Quiet Fan (20dB)2
Yes

Lamp: 165W UHP Type
Yes

Screen Size: 40-200" Measured diagonally
Yes

Composite Video Input
Yes

S-Video Input: Mini Din 4 Pin
Yes

HDMI™ Input
Yes

Innovative Cabinet Design
Yes

24p True Cinema
Many films are shot at 24 images per second. Because of the limitations of conventional televisions (both CRT and flat panels), these 24 images can’t be faithfully reproduced. The sequence of the 24 images gets altered in order to display the content on television. The result is a unnatural, jerky movement that the movie creators did not intend. With 24p True Cinema, the 24 progressive images are displayed as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. In combination with next-generation video devices like Blu-ray® Disc, the same film-like motion that you could only enjoy in the theaters in now available in the comfort of your living room.

Advanced Iris2 Function
This function reproduces bright images in bright scenes and deep blacks in dark scenes by dynamically changing the opening according to the level of input signals. Two “Auto” modes offer the user some flexibility depending on content. And each mode has three sensitivity settings- Recommended, Fast and Slow to allow additional adjustments. Working in combination with the High Contrast Plate, an awesome contrast ratio of up to 12,000:1 can now be achieved.

High Contrast Plate
The High Contrast Plate adjusts diagonal light to reduce light leakage that can take place between the ON/OFF status of liquid crystal elements. Working with the Advanced Iris Function, the High Contrast Plate controls light emission from each LCD panel to deepen black levels and offer a high contrast ratio.

Lens Shift Function
This function adjusts the picture position both vertically and horizontally to allow for off center positioning and very flexible installation options.

ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) Lens
The All Range Crisp Focus Lens delivers a crisp focused picture across the screen.

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.

Full Digital Processing
Sony’s Full Digital Video Processing circuits include a number of processes designed to optimize picture performance of any input source, the 12- Bit Panel Driver achieves excellent gradation reproduction and a high level of detail.