Official Sony VPL-VWPRO1 (VPL-HW20) Owner's Thread - Page 5

Anyone know what replacement lamps will run (approximately)? Did a quick google search but no luck..

Looks like a very nice PJ but wondering about long term cost of ownership over the new Epsons that claim 5,000+ hour lamps..

Thx..

From the HW20 operating instructions on page 65 the lamp is a LMP-H201. Doing a search for this it appears this is the same lamp used for the VPL-VW70 and VPL-HW10 Front Projectors. Sony's website has it costing $369.99, but there are several more websites that sells it.

2000-3000 hours on the lamp if the same as HW10. I think I paid around $200 for my replacement lamp from a reputable seller.

Has anyone upgraded from a Mits HC6000 to this projector? If so how was it?

My setting: Awesome.

I can't image the folks lucky enough to have a screen. I really think projectors are coming of age.

Did you try the settings from the review on the first page...here?

I came across deal to pick one of these up for below $2500 new. You guys think I should snatch it up?

Yes and PM me the info

Ok..well I just bought it. I'll let you know where in the PM. I figure with the extra lamp I'm paying $2200 for the unit. Hard to pass up the deal. I was going to get the JVC HD-250. It should be here on Friday.

Well, just purchased a VWPRO1 and I'm pumped!!! Bought from the good folks at AVscience.

Have been looking for awhile, read alot of reviews, opinions and went with the Sony due to brightness, optics, processing and solid reputation.

Projecting to 120" Wilsonart DW(experienced woodworker), bonded to mdf, it came out really well.

I should have this up and running by the weekend and will post thoughts.

Looking forward to any suggestions!!

Selling yours?

Damn...looks like one of the dealer's employees sold my unit without him knowing..BUMMER! He won't have anymore for a week or so. I guess I'm back in the market. Unless I don't find another deal between now and then.

Mine is about to arrive (here in Portugal) from an Europe on-line store, projopourtous.

AV Science sells these. Please email me, pm me, or better yet call me at 240 876 2536 before you buy elsewhere. You won't be sorry and by buying from AV Science you support and keep our forum alive.

Just purchased mine from AVS for a VERY attractive price! Can't wait to jettison my barely working Panny AE900.

Hi all,

As of this morning we still have a small amount of these in stock and ready to go!!!

Does anyone have any mount recommendations for this projector?

The best mounts in the business are the Chiefs. The model you want is the RPA020 or the RPMA020. I prefer the RPMA020 which is the elite model of this mount and is only slightly more expensive than the non elite. Installation is quicker and easier with the RPMA020. Besides the basic mount, you will need a ceiling flange plate, I recommend the Chief CMS115. I also recommend adding a lateral shift bracket to the mount which allows the projector to be mechanically centered horizontally on the screen when your physical mounting of the flange plate is off as much as 4 inches off (the LSB101 for the RPMA and the LSB100 for the RPA). You will need a drop pole of the requisite length for your installation. A cheap solution is to buy from Home Depot a 1 1/2 inch diameter thread pipe nipple of the length you may need. Or an adjustable drop p[ole from Chief as well. Please give any member of the AVS sales team a call and we can fix you right up. Your purchase helps keep this forum alive.

I have ordered mine, I will get it next week.

You are going to like this projector. I have spent some time with it and it is bright, very sharp. Shooting to 122 inch from about 14 feet. Absolutely pleased with the Sony.

My old projector, IN72, blew a capacitor and while I will attempt to revive it by replacing the capacitor it is time to get into Blu Ray and 1080p resolution

I have narrowed down my projector choices to the JVC HD250 and the Sony VWPro1. I am leaning toward the VWPro1 because it has a more complete color calibration system and it is a brighter projector (1300 lumens vs. 1000 lumens) although it gives up the black levels that the JVC is known for. Both projectors are relatively quiet, which is an important consideration for me.

Here is my issue: My projector distance (ceiling mounted) to my Elite Cinetension 120 inch Cinegray screen is approximately 17 feet 8 inches and while this is within the zoom range of the Sony is it toward the far limit and I understand that this will reduce the light output. The JVC, while having a lower lumen rating, would be right in the middle of the zoom range. Does this negate the higher lumen rating of the Sony?

I have only viewed my IN72 on low output for the best image quality and didn't have an issue with brightness in my light controlled home theater. I couldn't find specs for "best" (i.e. low output) for either Sony or JVC models.

Has anyone mounted either the JVC HD250 or Sony VWPro1 about 17 and a half feet away from a 120 inch screen and can comment on the light output?

My goal was to get approximately 16 fL off of the screen but I am questioning whether this is possible with my set up. Remounting the projector would be difficult as the wires are run in ceiling, which is double sheetrocked for sound proofing.

Thank you for your feedback. I didn't think getting a new projector would be so difficult.

Kind regards,
Tom

The new projector calculator at projectorcentral.com shows the fL based on projector/distance/zoom. @17ft throw 120" screen it shows the JVC @ 8fL and the Sony @ 11fL, but I don't know how accurate that is or if it based on realworld lumens vs spec'd lumens.

Please let me know how you like your new Sony. I'm finally replacing my Panny AE700 (still going strong right now) and I'm thinking of this VPLPro1. Just a little skeptical as there doesn't seem to be a bunch of ownership of this model on the forum. Wondering why? Am I missing something? Thanks!

Thanks Mr. Bester. I did the same thing (checked projector central calculator) and that is what got me to thinking that this might not be the best projector for me. I am hoping that someone has some real world experience to state that those calculations are not completely accurate.

I plugged in the JVC HD350, which is supposedly the exact same as the JVC HD250, and it gave 16 fL at the same distance. ????

Maybe I need to look into the Infocus SP8602.

Thanks.
Tom

Well I worked with Benito Joaquin at AV Science to confirm some calculations and I ordered the Sony VWPro1 projector

Based on Art Feierman's review of the Sony VWPro1 projector, the worst case scenario light output (at maximum zoom in) is 827 lumens and then reducing that by another 20% for low power and lamp ageing, we end up with a worst case scenario of 662 lumens.

With my 120" no-gain screen (43.5 square feet), I should have 15 fL (662 / 43.5), which is pretty much where I wanted to be.

The projector will ship today or tomorrow so I'll be anxious to get it hooked up and see what it looks like in our home theater.

Thanks to all that helped and especially to Benito.

Kind regards,
Tom