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Advantages of Sony High Frame Rate SXRD™ panels

1080p Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080

Three panels -red, green and blue, ensuring optimum colour reproduction and resulting in over 6.2 million pixels, more then double the pixel count of 720p projectors. All in a panel size of 0.61-inch thanks to its super-fine panel micro-architecture with a pixel size of 7um.

Higher Contrast Ratio

Contrast is central to superior picture quality, so the innate high contrast of SXRD is leveraged by Sony's Advanced Iris 2 system to produce a superb contrast ratio of up to 35,000:1 for the VPL-VW200.

Designed with fast-action movies/games in mind

The 2.5ms response time makes a further contribution to the overall impression of fluid, natural movement essential for a convincing recreation of the cinematic experience. When compared to the 8 millisecond response time of a conventional LCD television, you begin to get a sense of just how fast SXRD panels really are.

Film-like reproduction of 35mm film

SXRD provides film-quality smoothness by minimizing the space between pixels (0.35?m) for smooth and dot-less pictures. Thanks to this authentically breathtaking picture from High-Definition signal sources are reproduced. Even image sequence can be enjoyed free of the 'chicken-wire' effect.

Double Speed Processing

The special High Frame Rate SXRD panels can operate at 100 fps - double the norm - for exceptionally smooth on-screen action

Unique Algorithm of Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion

To bring the thrill of watching fast-paced, cinematic action to your home, the VPL-VW200 features a technology called Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion which makes motion much smoother through a method - in combination with High Frame Rate SXRD panels - called Double Speed Processing. This innovativeprocess creates and inserts artificial frames, first comparing key visual factors on successive frames - for example the position of a car hubcap - then calculating the split second of 'missing' action in the sequence. Although other technologies also insert frames in a similar way, Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion uses a unique algorithm that can take into account more visual factors from the existing frames - so the new frame is much more accurate. The optional insertion of darkened frames heightens the contrast and eliminates any judder - the jerky picture that can occur when the camera pans - by allowing the eye to naturally blend one frame into the next. This action mimics that of actual movie projection and functions best in a completely dark environment. You'll experience movies and sports with a greater sense of realism than ever before.

Panel Alignment Function

To ensure the perfect image, the VPL-VW200 comes with panel alignment function, allowing you to eliminate any coloured bordering at the edges of objects. This function compensates gaps in panel alignment. It is possible to select R (Red) or B (Blue) to make adjustments based on G (Green), and to adjust the horizontal and vertical direction by shifting the full image of each colour, moving the full screen ±2.0 dot by 0.1. Besides Panel Shift alignment the VW200 offers also Panel Zone Alignment; define one zone out of 16x9 points across the screen and adjust ±2.0 dot by 0.1.

Gamma Adjustment Application Software - Image Director 3

The VPL-VW200 works with "Image Director3" via the RS232C terminal. Image Director 3 comes on a CD-ROM. This application software is suitable for fine gamma adjustments. With Image Director 3 on your PC, it is possible to adjust the gamma curve more easily and accurately thanks to the new zooming function, and you can choose a mode from Fine or Coarse to suite your taste.

Anamorphic Zoom Mode

Home Cinema enthusiasts in search of perfection will no doubt be drawn to the Anamorphic Zoom function. This uses sophisticated signal processing of widescreen modes together with an optional third-party anamorphic lens to recreate the immersive 2.35:1 CinemaScope aspect ratio normally only seen in the cinema.

Easy to use & Future-proof

The VPL-VW200 is easy in use and set-up. All features offer a range of user-settings which easily can be controlled with the supplied illuminated remote control via the on-screen menu. To name just one - Advanced Iris 2 has four settings; Auto 1, Auto 2, Manual and Off. SXRD, BRAVIA ENGINE PRO, x.v.Colour and Deep Colour future-proof the VPL-VW200 even further.