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On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:28:41 GMT, Del Mibbler <mibbler@nycap.rr.com>
wrote:
>Sean <sean386@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>I'm thinking about finally jumping into the HD scene. Right now I'm
>>leaning towards a front projection TV, specifically a Sony(VPL-HS51)
>>that's supposed to be out this month.
>>
>>My question is more of a general one for front projection TV's. What
>>features will I be giving up by not having a "traditional" TV? Off the
>>top of my head I'm assuming that split screen picture in picture will
>>be out along with being able to insert a memory stick for pictures
>>like some TV's now allow.
>>
>>Am I correct and can you think of any other shortcomings to the front
>>projection method?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>I think the VPL-HS51 is a good choice. I have the VPL-HS20, which the
>51 replaces. I'm very happy with it, except that the blackest parts
>are dark gray. That's affected primarily by contrast ratio, which the
>51 claims to improve considerably. Also I wish the 20 had the 51's
>lens shift feature, which allows keystone to be eliminated optically
>rather than digitally, improving the resolution. But I really don't
>see any loss of resolution with the electronic adjustments.
>
>The 20 has a Memory Stick socket; I expect the 51 does as well. It
>also has lots of inputs, important if you don't have external
>switching. Mine has DVI, HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, and a
>proprietary connector and supplied cable that breaks out to an
>additional set of Component, Composite and S-Video inputs. The only
>thing missing is a VGA input, but you can get there with an adapter.
>
>I wish the video adjustments were easier to get to (they're a few
>steps down in the menu) but I wouldn't base a purchase decision on
>that. And you'll find they do need adjusting, even after you get
>everything "right" with a setup DVD. If only to switch between a
>normal setting and one optimized for JAG and NCIS (chroma is way too
>hot on those shows).
>
>Lamps seem to be in short supply, but that's probably true for any
>projector.
>
>The zoom range is not great, so make sure you have a place to mount it
>that is the right distance to fill your screen. You might want a gray
>high-contrast screen. That should help some especially with ambient
>light. I have a beaded screen from my days with a 3-beam CRT, and
>with that the 20 has brightness to spare, even with iris on and lamp
>low. I've read complaints that other HD displays don't handle SD and
>NTSC as well as older NTSC sets. I think the 20 handles them as well
>as can be expected. Not HD, but very acceptable. HD is razor sharp
>and the colors are excellent.
>
>Del Mibbler <mibbler@nycap.rr.com>
Thanks for all that info. A couple of questions tho. Can I assume that
the split screen picture in picture is not available?
Can you explain what you mean by "the zoom range is not great"? I will
be placing the unit about 15 feet from a large wall. I'm assuming that
however big the image ends up being from that distance, I'll get a
screen to fit that even if it means a too big screen. Is there
anything wrong with that approach?
Thanks
Sean
/www.projectorcentral.com/projection-calculator.cfm?part_id=2605
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