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From Sony — Micro Lens Array and WV Film. By incorporating these two technologies, the VPL-HS20 achieves superb High Contrast.. The "Contrast Ratio" of LCD projectors is the difference between the On/Off status of the liquid crystal elements, which are in between the two polarizers. As the light passes through the panels the liquid crystal is "On"; which means the light should be shut out. To improve the contrast we implemented 3 main measures. First, we added Micro Lens Array (MLA) to the LCD panel to increase brightness. Then we add Wide View film (WV) to shift brightness (increased by MLA) for deeper blacks. Third, we modify the optical unit to reduce the light leak more than usual.
- Digital Home Entertainment LCD Projector
- Single Lens Projection System
- Three WXGA LCD Panels, .87" p-si TFT Panels
- Resolution: (1386 x 788) 3,276,504 Pixels (1,092,168 Pixels x 3)
- Lens: 1.3 Times Powered Lens Zoom, Focus F. No. 1.7-2.1 / f 33.6-42mm
- High Quality I/P Converter
- Side Shot 2 Digital Keystoning
- Brightness: ANSI Lumens: 1200 Im/OEP, 1570 ANSI Im
- Memory Stick Media Playback (JPEG/MPEG)
- CineMotion Reverse 3-2 Pulldown Technology
- Ceiling or Table Mount Capable
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- MSRP
- $3,499
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- Status
- Discontinued
- Released
- November 2003
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- White Brightness
- 1,400 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1386x788
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 1,300:1
- Display Type
- 0.87" 3LCD Chips
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1386x788
- Lamp Type
- 180W UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 3,000 hours
- Lamp Model
- LMP-H180 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 9.2' - 38.4' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 60.00" - 300.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.78:1 - 2.13:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 12'-10" and 15'-5" from the screen.
- Digital Zoom
- Yes
- Digital Keystone
- Horizontal & Vertical
- Projector Size
- 5.88" x 13.63" x 14.63"
- Weight
- 11.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts × 2
- Power
- 260 Watts 100V - 240V
- Features
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Memory Card Reader
- Additional Features
- Support for Memory Stick playback
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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