Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen
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The Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Widescreen Hometheater Projector is a 3LCD Home Cinema Projector that offers superior picture quality and many features to give you an outstanding Home Cinema experience. The Sony VPL-AW10 is designed to transform your home into a movie theater.
The projector has a stunning contrast ratio of 6000:1. Other features include lens shift, HDMI-input and three auto modes and sensitivity settings for additional adjustments. This enables viewers to obtain a picture exactly to their taste.
- Advanced Iris Function
- Advanced iris automatically adjusts the aperture depending on the brightness of each individual movie scene.
- 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 an 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 is now available in the comfort of your living room.
- Full Digital Processing
- Digital processing delivers reduced picture noise, resulting in clearer images with less pictorial degradation.
- HDMI-Input
- HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and is a single digital connection delivering the best video and audio signal.
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System | LCD x3 |
| Native Resolution | Native WXGA 1280 x 768 Resolution (16:9 Panels) |
| Number of Pixels | 983,040 x 3 = 2,949,120 Pixels |
| Lumens Brightness | 1100 ANSI Lumens |
| Contrast Ratio | 6000:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 True Wide Screen Mode, 4:3 Full Screen |
| System | NTSC, PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL60 and SECAM |
| HDTV Compatibility | 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Lens | f-21.3 to 34.1mm/ F2.4 to 3.1mm |
| Focus/Zoom Adjusting | Manual focus and zoom |
| Lens Shift | No |
| Recommended Projection Size | From 40 up to 200" diagonal |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Keystone Correction | Yes |
| Ceiling Mountable | Yes |
| Rear Screen Projection | Yes |
| Projection Tilt Option | Yes |
| Built-in Speaker | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input Terminals |
Computer VGA HD-15 pin x1 HDMI - (for digital video and digital audio) x1 Video |
| Output Terminals | Not Available from Manufacturer |
| Control Protocol | RS232 Control |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | 165w (UHP) Ultra High Performance Lamp |
| Fan Noise | 20dB in Eco-Mode |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 265w /100-240v, 50/60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 14.4 x 4.8 x 12.6" (365.76 x 121.92 x 320mm) |
| Weight | 12.8 lbs (5.85 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (9)
- Good focus (9)
- Great picture quality (7)
- Durable (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (9)
- Movies (7)
- Large rooms (5)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (4)
- Television (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best home theater projector for the mone
## Summary
This is the best home theater projector you can get for the money, IMHO.
## Details
Assuming your home theater is nice and dark, this projector ...Read complete review
## Summary
This is the best home theater projector you can get for the money, IMHO.
## Details
Assuming your home theater is nice and dark, this projector is pretty kickin'. The contrast ratio is great. The resolution is great. The screen-door effect isn't bad - unnoticeable on a 100" screen from 12 feet away.
Out-of-the-box it doesn't render very dark scenes well, but if you calibrate your video source and projector properly, you won't loose any picture during dark scenes. (Mine looks great on every scene.)
It also has a variety of video inputs. I didn't think I would care, but I've ended up using all of them at one point or another.
## Other features
I love the 16:9 aspect ratio.
I love the dynamic focal length lens. (I can throw almost any image size at any distance. It's very adjustable and will work in both small and large rooms.)
I love the 'cinema' setting. Using that and a soft-focus gives everything a nice film-like quality.
## Conclusion
If you're looking for a budget projector for a home theater, this and the AW15 are amazing projectors for the price. I wasn't able to find their equal in this price range - not even close.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Great Picture, but not long lasting...
I love the picture of this projector, and it is very quiet which is a great feature. However...
I have gone through 2 bulbs in just a year!! I a...Read complete review
I love the picture of this projector, and it is very quiet which is a great feature. However...
I have gone through 2 bulbs in just a year!! I am getting this strange "clicking" sound. Doesn't seem to be the bulb, because sometimes it turns on, but a new bulb does fix it. I have tried to contact sony support to fix it but they are no help and just tell me to buy a new bulb!
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 11 customers
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
Excellent product,great quality HD picture,and a great price. Works great with my PS3
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
I bought this because I wanted to watch movies on a big screen, but didn't want a huge TV always sitting in my living room. This is very easy to set up so on Friday and Saturday night when my family wants to watch a movie we get it out and set on the coffee table, drop the screen, connect the DVD and viola! To adjust the image size and focus the picture is just like using a zoom lens on a camera. It's also almost silent. It's also less expensive than some large screen TVs.
Sometimes when a movie is very light the texture of our screen and LCD panel can make a faint grid pattern in the very light areas of the picture, but it's not too distracting. I noticed it on one film when we first got. I was being very critical because if the picture was bad I was going to return it. Obviously I'm keeping it.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
wonderful picture, easy to use, the only negative I could say is that its alittle hard to get it to fit perfect on my screen, it seems as its always alittle off, either alittle too small or alittle to big, but its a minor issue to me compare to the picture. It also turns on very quick, my old optima projector would take minutes to turn on, the sony is on in seconds, and I can actually watch tv without closing all the drapes in the house.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
- Very user friendly
Cons
- Not enough adjustments
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
Very easy to set up! Great pic for a 720p.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Lightweight
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Office
- Smaller Rooms
- Television
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
i use this projector for home theater and watch tv on it everyday...this is my dayly tv....great picture quality....great price...the best for the money....love it....crisp clear picture...
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Television
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
## Summary
This is the best home theater projector you can get for the money, IMHO.
## Details
Assuming your home theater is nice and dark, this projector is pretty kickin'. The contrast ratio is great. The resolution is great. The screen-door effect isn't bad - unnoticeable on a 100" screen from 12 feet away.
Out-of-the-box it doesn't render very dark scenes well, but if you calibrate your video source and projector properly, you won't loose any picture during dark scenes. (Mine looks great on every scene.)
It also has a variety of video inputs. I didn't think I would care, but I've ended up using all of them at one point or another.
## Other features
I love the 16:9 aspect ratio.
I love the dynamic focal length lens. (I can throw almost any image size at any distance. It's very adjustable and will work in both small and large rooms.)
I love the 'cinema' setting. Using that and a soft-focus gives everything a nice film-like quality.
## Conclusion
If you're looking for a budget projector for a home theater, this and the AW15 are amazing projectors for the price. I wasn't able to find their equal in this price range - not even close.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Television
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
I love the picture of this projector, and it is very quiet which is a great feature. However...
I have gone through 2 bulbs in just a year!! I am getting this strange "clicking" sound. Doesn't seem to be the bulb, because sometimes it turns on, but a new bulb does fix it. I have tried to contact sony support to fix it but they are no help and just tell me to buy a new bulb!
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Perfect colours
- Sharp Picture
Cons
- Cover lens is no pratic
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
If you want to watch movies at home, this is your projector. Perfect colours, almost no noise and very nice contrast. I'm a brazilian journalist and write about movies.
Only one litle complain: the tamp to cover lens is fixed in the focus ring. When you put, and after take out, you loose the correct focus, and need to correct again. The Sony could correct it at new version, for example using a kind of window or litle door to protect the lens.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Focus
- Powerful
- Sharp Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Large Rooms
- Movies
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
Initially I was thinking for Panasonic AX200U but b'cos of budget constraint finally landed on Sony AW10 and now I feel I took the right decision. Absolutly great performer. Crystel clear picture even though I'm projecting on the wall and it is goog even if it is not fully dark room. Easy to handle and really its worth to money. I'm really happy with my AW10 and enjoying watching movies on that. Getting real theatre effect. Absolutly Great !!
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
After using the AW10 projector for a week I have to say it is a really solid unit. Easy to set up and get going, multiple connection options, great picture and despite the unit being pretty big it operates very quietly. Using primarily for business presentations in conference room and so far it hasn't disappointed. Currently projecting on a white wall and not having any issues; I think a screen would be best, but it is bright enough to display on a wall alone.
- Primary use:
- Business
Comments about Sony VPL-AW10 Bravia Hometheater Widescreen:
This is my first front projector, and I must say that I am completely satisfied. I bought a screen to go with it, but I don't need it. It looks great on the wall. I can use it with all the windows open and still enjoy a movie.No more heavy tvs to move ever again!
Problems Encountered: Menu needs manual to learn what everything is. Little legs should be a lot more adjustable.
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- 90-Day Lamp Warranty
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