An ideal projector with high performance, elegant look and low cost

Category: Review on Sony VPLHW10 SXRD Projector

Posted by: 1-Aug

Strengths: Color accuracy, Sleek styling, clean blacks

Weaknesses: Inaccuracy of green and red primary colors, light output

Sony VPLHW10 SXRD projector has the lowest price tag among other SXRD projector yet. Despite the low price tag, it is good in performance. The projector has a black glossy finish which makes it look very stylish. The On/Off, Menu, AC power, four-way arrow keys and Input are located on the right side. The remote control that comes with the projector is well designed. You can also plug in your digital camera with the projector.

The projector has a number of useful features. Both vertical as well as horizontal lens shifts are available. These functions are manual and cannot be done remotely. The same applies for Zoom and Focus features. The Panel Adjust is the coolest feature available in the VPLHW10 SXRD projector which helps to improve the picture quality. It provides the flexibility to fine-tune the picture with the help of Standard, Cinema, Dynamic, and three User Picture Modes. It also has an integrated color management system which is called RCP. The projector has two HDMI inputs, a PC input, one composite-video input, one S-video, and one set of component-video inputs. It also has a RS-232 control port, which is a unique feature for a projector with this price range. The projector also uses technologies for noise reduction.

The projector delivers overall good quality picture with relatively accurate color and deep black levels. Video processing was also reasonably good. It uses the BRAVIA Engine2 from Sony which helps to improve the color performance and enhance the contrast. The product comes with a 1 year warranty. Sony VPLHW10 SXRD projector is an ideal choice for those who want the ultimate home theatre viewing experience.