Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector

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Pros

  • Easy setup (7)
  • Sharp picture (6)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Good focus (5)
  • Great picture quality (3)
  • Quiet (3)
  • Clear display (2)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Small footprint (2)
  • Cost (1)
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Cons

  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Bad picture quality (1)
  • Difficult to switch on (1)
  • Lamp life (1)
  • Not 1080p native (1)
  • Poor in bright rooms (1)

Best Uses

  • Movies (8)
  • Home (6)
  • High-definition tv (3)
  • Home theater (2)
  • Large rooms (2)
  • Television (2)
  • Tv (2)
  • Casual user (1)
  • Hometheater (1)
  • Smaller rooms (1)
 
 
 

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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
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(R) 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 Iris 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.

Specification Description
Model VPL-AW15, VPLAW15
UPC 027242703094
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 1100 ANSI Lumen
Component Video (1) Rear Input
Composite Video (1) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Contrast Ratio 12,000:1
DB15 (PC Video) (1) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.62
HDMI (1) Rear Input
HDTV HDTV Ready
HDTV Native Resolution 720p
Height (Inches) 4.75
Lumens 1000 to 1499
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 2 Years
Projection Type LCD Front Projector
Projector Brightness (Lumens) 1100
Remote Control Included
Resolution 1280 x 720
RS-232C (1) Rear Input
S-Video (1) Rear Input
Screen Resolution - Maximum 1280x768
Unit Weight (Approximate Pounds) 13
Video Inputs 4
Wall Mountable Yes - Optional Mount Required
Weight (Pounds) 12.75
Width (Inches) 14.37
Windows PC Compatible Yes

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Last update: Mar 12, 2009

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★★★★☆
4.0
Great HD Home Theater Projector!

"I was really impressed with the quality of the picture. The projector has internal lens adjustments, which means you just use the knobs on the side to move the projected image left, right, up or down. I bought a Da-Lite 133" screen and the image is gorgeous on it, no screen door effect. The screen was on back order so I initially tested the projector out on my GREEN wall and the projector displayed accurate col..." Read Full Review »

Jul 28, 2008 by RC

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★★★☆☆
3.0
not impressed

"In spite of long history with electronics, this was difficult to set up. And, a few months into owning it, it got real finicky and rarely starts. Lamp cover light is flashing, but since it won't come on there's no way to identify how many hours we actually have on the machine. Very frustrating to find out none of the stores actually stock the parts. While the picture is good, you can't have any lights on in ..." Read Full Review »

Jan 29, 2009 by amykatsy

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Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector Review

Great HD Home Theater Projector!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Bang for the Buck
  • Good Focus
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Picture

    Cons

  • Poor in Bright Rooms

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Home Theater
  • Large Rooms
  • Movies
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I was really impressed with the quality of the picture. The projector has internal lens adjustments, which means you just use the knobs on the side to move the projected image left, right, up or down. I bought a Da-Lite 133" screen and the image is gorgeous on it, no screen door effect. The screen …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 28 2008
RC
Baltimore, MD
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector Review

Great projectore for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Display
  • Easy To Use
  • Quality Construction
  • Quiet

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This is the best projector for small rooms that I could find. Really quiet (stands right above my head on a bookshelf), enough lamp power for screen about 1.5-2m wide in darkened room. Good colors, not bad black, SDE is not that noticeable as other reviewers say.Gives great movie experience for just …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 16 2008
Dimon
Haifa, Israel
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector Review

Insanely happy with this unit.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Image quality.
  • Quiet
  • Small Footprint

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home theater
 

"This is being used as my home theater projector, replacing a much older Sony LCD model which had seen better days. I am astonished how much image quality can be had for this price. The picture is stunning, particularly the black levels and contrast. Darkly lit scenes show amazing shadow detail. Blac …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 16 2008
The Old Dark Arthouse
Tenderloin Heights, San Francisco
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Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector Review

Great Projector, Great Price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Focus
  • Low price Sony quality

    Cons

  • Not 1080P native

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Television
 

"Set this up in my home theater. Hooked it up to a Sony S550 Blu-Ray player and WOW! Even though the projector is 720P native you can't see the difference unless it's next to a 1080P projector at 3 times the price. LCD is the way to go for true color reproduction. The H/V lens shift is a must! No nee …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 21 2009
Jim the sales guy
Mountainside, NJ
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Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA Home Theater 720p LCD Front Projector Review

not impressed

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Went down way to fast

    Cons

  • poor picture quality

    Best Uses

  • Casual User
  • High-Definition TV
  • Movies
  • TV
 

"In spite of long history with electronics, this was difficult to set up. And, a few months into owning it, it got real finicky and rarely starts. Lamp cover light is flashing, but since it won't come on there's no way to identify how many hours we actually have on the machine. Very frustrating to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 29 2009
amykatsy
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