Sony VPH-D50HTU Projector

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The TV wizards at Sony have taken the plunge into high-end home theater, taking their engineering prowess out from behind the Trinitron glass and putting it in the back of your (well-appointed) den, shooting forward. The VPH-D50HTU isn't for boardroom presentations; it's designed to put professional-quality images (up to 20 feet!) in the homes of a few lucky video aficionados. With a laundry list of enhancements and the esteemed Sony nameplate, this projector is a serious contender against the likes of Runco and Vidikron.Just about every conceivable digital or analog video source, including DVD, DTV, and computer, can be piped through the 7-inch CRTs. According to the company, seamless integration of all these different sources is provided by the HDTV component, analog/RGB component and composite inputs, and multiscan capability. A built-in line doubler processes the picture to eliminate visible scan lines. The picture tops out at 1000 lines of horizontal resolution and can handle 1080i and 720p HDTV images. This projector can be morphed into any of six aspect ratios, including 4:3 and 16:9. Although the Sony is factory preset to a 100-inch screen size, your installer can customize the picture up to 250-inches diagonal. That's one big etown.com homepage!Sony thought how you might operate this projector on a daily basis. That's why they include two remotes: one is a card-sized number that puts all the most commonly-used functions in one place, the other a full-key behemoth with every set-up and advanced operational command in its arsenal. When you switch between input sources, the machine's processor automatically switches to the appropriate customized viewing parameters, for example, choosing 16:9 mode for DVD or lower brightness for computer images.Finally, an MSRP at just under 14 grand, the VPH-D50HTU is significantly less than comparable high-end CRT projectors, with the added bonus of Sony's nationwide servicing. Before you rush out and buy a $15,000 TV, you should give the new Sony a test-watch.

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