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Sony VPL-HS51 LCD Projector

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Key Features
  • Type: LCD Projectors
  • Display Technology: TFT Active Matrix
  • Image Brightness: 1200 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast Ratio: 6000:1
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Weight: 12.57 lb.
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Sony VPL-HS51 LCD Projector
 

Product Description

 
A high definition video projector for the ultimate home theater experience, the new Sony VPL-HS51 produces incredible high-contrast images with the true-life accuracy of 3 LCD technology. Advanced iris function enables the projector to dynamically adjust the video image according to the level of the input signal. This results in high contrast ratio of up to 6000:1, along with reproduction of the most subtle details. The HS51 also incorporates three proprietary 720p LCD panels that provide 2,764,800 pixel resolution (1280x720) optimized for HD video input.
 

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Average Rating: 1.0
 
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Sony VPL-HS51 Not Worth the Money

Date of Review:  Dec 15, 2005
The Bottom Line: Until Sony can fix the lamp/service problems, stay clear
Review: I recently purchased the VPL-HS51 at a cost of over $3,700.00. Within 6 weeks the lamp (which costs over $300) failed. Since the product was still under warranty, I called the warranty department. They had me send them my proof of purchase (which...
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  1.0

by: navyman636
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
When it worked it looked good
Cons
The lamp at $300 fails very quickly
 

Beautiful display, when it works

Date of Review:  Nov 26, 2006
Review: I have (had) one of these projectors. Had to send it in for repair twice within 2 years, that's $100 out of my pocket for shipping each time.
First time, it was premature lamp failure.
Second time it was the Green LCD Panel and the Blue...
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by: cisco1138
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
good price for the features and image...
Cons
short life expectancy
 

Sony VPL-HS51 premature lamp failure

Date of Review:  Jan 17, 2006
Review: I have lived with the Sony VPL-HS51 projector for six months. It is mounted in a smoke free dedicated theater room with it's own HVAC system. The lamp shut down after 300 hrs of use. Sony is in denial that they have a problem with this projector,...
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by: john3537
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
HDTV looks good through HDMI
Cons
Premature lamp failure-no help from...
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN VPL-HS51

Key Features

Type   LCD Projectors
Display Technology   TFT Active Matrix
Image Brightness   1200 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio   6000:1
Form Factor   Desktop
Weight   12.57 lb.

Image

Native Resolution   1280 x 720
Image Size (Diagonal) 40 in. - 200 in.
Image Aspect Ratio   16:9 (Wide Screen) • 4:3 (Standard)
HDTV Formats   720p • 1080i • 480p • 575p
Screen Distance 3.94 ft. - 30.18 ft.
Synchronization Range Horizontal 19 - 72 kHz
Synchronization Range Vertical 48 - 92 Hz
Analog Video Format   NTSC • NTSC 4.43 • PAL • PAL 60 • PAL-M • PAL-N • SECAM

Technical Features

Audio Output Speaker(s)
Operation Noise   24 dB

Interfaces

Interface USB
Video Input 4 Pin - Mini DIN (S-Video) • Composite Video • Component Video • HDMI x 1

Lamp

Lamp Type   UHP
Light Source Power 130W UHP
Light Source Life   2000 Hours

Networking

Networking Capabilities Wired Networking

Other Features

Speakers Output 2 W
Projection Method Front • Ceiling

Warranty

Warranty 2 Years

Dimensions

Width 13.75 in.
Depth 14.13 in.
Height 5.38 in.
Weight   12.57 lb.

Miscellaneous

Release Date October, 2004
UPC 027242662735
Product ID 22706929
 
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