This may have been asked before, but I have searched for it and have not found it. Can anyone tell me what the VR in the Sony VPH-70VR stands for? I asked Curt Palme and he did not know.
Thanks,
David

Cliffy? OOOOhhhhhhhhhh Cliiiifffffy?

Do you know anything about the G-70VR?

Doc

Fast green phosphor
Not as bright
Optimized to run at high refresh rastes for stereo projections

Does that mean that I should stay away from a VR version for HT use?
Thanks,
David

The thing I remember about the VR from many years ago was that it has better lenses but rare as hen's teeth. The trick was to put the VR lenses on a regular G70, one of the few "tweaks" you could do to the Sony. Hopefully Cliff responds, he was the one who had it.

I have attached the brochure page for the Sony VPH-G70VRM

Kai

Anyone know what lenses it uses. HD-117 maybe?

Anyone know what lenses it uses. HD-117 maybe? HD-134 lenses

Given that description, how would this projector perform in a regular HT application with a flat screen?

Thanks,
David

Cliffy? OOOOhhhhhhhhhh Cliiiifffffy?

Do you know anything about the G-70VR?

Doc

:D What's up big dog!!!!!!

The VR in G70 VR stands for Virtual Reality. It has special lenses and fast retrace phosphor. The lenses are KICK ASS and there are only 2 8" sets I've ever seen that do a good 1080P and that is the G70VR and XG1352LC with the SAME lenses and fast retrace phosphor green tube. I owned both. The XG is Gary Murrells now.

The VR is every bit as bright as the G70.

I'll look and see if I can dig up the pictures........

Cliff

Cliff,

Do you think a standard G70 could do good (better) 1080p if these lenses were used in a retrofit, or do the tubes make the bigger difference.

there's no way a fast Phosphored Green tube (and yes it's only the green) can increase the resolution of a given PJ.

there's no way a fast Phosphored Green tube (and yes it's only the green) can increase the resolution of a given PJ.

It allows you to run faster refresh rate.
HD-134 is desined to be able to focus on curved screen as well.
These lens are tack sharp.

It allows you to run faster refresh rate.
HD-134 is desined to be able to focus on curved screen as well.
These lens are tack sharp.

Tack Sharp? They are AWESOME. :D

I'm telling you, I absolutely loved the picture both the VR and the XG threw. Outstanding machines........

Cliffy

Tack Sharp? They are AWESOME. :D

I'm telling you, I absolutely loved the picture both the VR and the XG threw. Outstanding machines........

Cliffy
Considering the size of these monsters they are really sharp.
My XG competes extremly well in sharpness with my Optoma hd7300.
But the detail is even better is static shots. Not kidding!:) Obviously that is 720p vs 1080i. So take it with a grain of salt.:)

well i have 2 of those units here

originally from a virtual reality center in the university of kent in england

lense are just awesome,for curv and flat screen

chassi dark stealth grey so you finally have a crt that you cant see in your home theater:D

Cliff stated correctly as he usually does. I too owned a XG1352LC VR at one time. After Ken Whitcomb calibrated it I was floored. I would have never sold the unit, but I found a Sony G90 at a good rate. Of course I've now turned to the Light side?? I have the JVC RS1 now.

After Ken Whitcomb calibrated it I was floored. I would have never sold the unit


Good to know that Ken has worked one of these XG's.
I am happy with my own set up but I might have him to dial it in.

Would the VR len's fit a 12XXX series as they are both 8" tubes

Good to know that Ken has worked one of these XG's.
I am happy with my own set up but I might have him to dial it in.

The Reverend of Raster is The Master of XG. He LOVES NEC. It's one of his favorites next to the G90. :D:cool:;)

XG's Rock. Especially LC.

Cliffy

Word +1

Word +1

Could somebody PLEASE give me an AMEN????

:D

Cliffy

Yes lets have a B Section from the Choir...

Would the VR len's fit a 12XXX series as they are both 8" tubes

No.

Only a G70 or XG LC...and possibly a 8" LC Barco, but you'd need donor C elements.

A 12xx (excluding the 1292, which has HD-10s) is air coupled, not liquid coupled. The optic setup is completely different.

Could somebody PLEASE give me an AMEN????

:D

Cliffy

Hi I have a G70 and I think I resolve 1080p How can I check that mine is the ( VR ) where would i look for the proccesor upgrade to the twin 150 mhz per tube. also the lenses?? is there any thing else to look for?? thanks Mark

I bought a set of the VR lenses from Gary last year for my G70. Yup they ARE sweeeeeeeeet. The corner focus was what I was most stoked about. I only run 1080i though.....but no one who has ever watched movies here complains about the image.

I don't see any drawbacks in using a VR G70 in a theater setup!

As far as the Green is concerned worse comes to worse you can always swap it for a non fast refreshed one.

And yes those lenses are awesome!!!

Mark if yours was a VR it would have said VR next to the G70 logo!

Martin

And further, what Q and QM stands for? :)
Is there a way to recognize those super lenses? i've got some VRU and VRM-manuals with mine

They definitely look different. Here's mine

They definitely look different. Here's mine


Yep, those are it! How do you like them?

Cliff

Your raves about them Cliff, are the reason I jumped on them when they were posted over at Videogon. I LOVE THEM. Besides just looking real cool, the corner focus was definitely easier to nail down. It may just be my wishful thinking, but the picture seems crisper too. I really don't have any desire to A B the difference though. It's such a PITA

They definitely look different. Here's mine

I see! those lenses are definately different. Where is it labled VR can I see a pic of that? Has anyone got any lenses ( VR ) parts for sale$$. Can I mod mine with the prossesor etc??

Naw man. My PJ isn't a VR, my lenses are. I thought there was a thread at Curts' place about the different types of lenses. The rare as hens teeth comment is no exaggeration either. Search the site for talk of the elusive VR lenses.

Naw man. My PJ isn't a VR, my lenses are. I thought there was a thread at Curts' place about the different types of lenses. The rare as hens teeth comment is no exaggeration either. Search the site for talk of the elusive VR lenses.

I Will have a look around. What about the processor upgrade is that possible Do you think??

well i have 2 of those units here

originally from a virtual reality center in the university of kent in england

lense are just awesome,for curv and flat screen

chassi dark stealth grey so you finally have a crt that you cant see in your home theater:D

Would you be interested in selling one / or parts lenses processor etc or do you know where i could possibly find any???

Oohh what a nice surprice! The seller did not told me about the different lenses.
These are mine:
http://web.comhem.se/~u73703190/lens.jpg
Not for sale :D

Oohh what a nice surprice! The seller did not told me about the different lenses.
These are mine:
http://web.comhem.se/~u73703190/lens.jpg
Not for sale :D

You lucky Bugger! Enjoy. If you here of any lenses etc for sale let me know please. verity_mark@yahoo.com.au

I don't see any drawbacks in using a VR G70 in a theater setup!
lense are just awesome,for curv and flat screen