The Sony VPL-VW12HT home theatre projector provides a new processing system that offers high contrast ratio for rich, uniform black levels and enhanced detail in dark colors. Featuring a newly designed Wide XGA LCD panel with Micro Lens Array and Wide View film, the new VPL-VW12HT projector boasts a 1000:1 contrast ratio which makes black level deeper for superior picture quality enjoyment.
Utilizing the three-panel LCD system, the projector offers WXGA (1366 x 768) resolution to produce ultra-fine image detail, high brightness of 1000 ANSI lumens and projects images as large as 300 inches (viewable area measured diagonally).
To address the needs of the customer, the VPL-VW12HT incorporates Sonys unique Digital Reality Creation (DRC) technology, which boosts the picture quality of standard television for home cinema sensation. More, the new Cinema Filer color compensation features enhanced skin color fidelity and black level reproduction to produce true-to-life images
Superb picture quality
For crisp and vivid image reproduction, the VPL-VW12HT incorporates a series of high-performance Sony signal processing technologies such as Digital Reality Creation - Multi Function circuitry (DRC-MF), 3D gamma correction and a 3D*/3-line Y/C separation/digital noise reduction circuit.The DRC-MF incorporates the CINE MOTION (2-3 pull down) function that helps reproduce natural and detailed pictures from film-originated sources.This, combined with the original DRC-MF effects, provides high-defining progressive signals, bringing out the true beauty and fascination of cinema.
* This function is only applicable to NTSC signals.
Superb picture quality
Cinema Filter for image changesThe supplied Cinema Filter color compensation filter is ideal for creating more pleasing skin tones and contrast.This is a tonal-correction filter, producing greater contrast in dark scenery. It fits over the lens and removes approximately 25% of the color green. Use this filter according to your creative style when you want to make dramatic image changes.
ImageDirector application software
To add to your home theater enjoyment, Sony original ImageDirector* application software is included on CD-ROM with the VPL-VW12HT. ImageDirector enables you to adjust the brightness of red, green and blue colors (the gamma curve of R, G and B) with ease at your PC (via an RS- 232C reverse cable).You can also store this adjusted data on your PC.
Cinema black’ mode
For extra versatility, the projector allows you to set lamp drive wattage to ‘normal’ (1000 ANSI lumens) or ‘cinema black’ mode (approximately 750 ANSI lumens).‘Cinema black’ mode provides an elevated black level for viewing film sources. For optimum results, use both modes according to ambient light conditions.
Optional Lenses
Two optional lenses are available, giving you the ability to customize the VPL-VW12HT to perfectly suit any projection environment.
VPLL-ZM31
- 1.1 times zoom short focus lens
- Throw ratio: 1.55-1.62:1
VPLL-ZM101
- 1.5 times zoom long focus lens
- Throw ratio: 3.35-4.9:1
*Throw ratio is the distance between the center of the projector lens and the screen, divided by the screen width.