Sharp XV-Z15000

Sean Max · Jan 7, 2009

Sharp has just announced their latest home theater projector, the XV-Z15000, a 1080p unit using a .65" DMD with 30,000:1 Contrast Ration, 1600 lumens and a $2,999 price tag. Availability listed in March.

Here is the link to Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/s...tor/#continued

There is a motorized iris, no mention of whether it is dynamic or not, I would guess not from the press release. If it has a sealed light path (I don't see why it wouldn't) then I'll be very tempted upon it's release.

DaGamePimp · Jan 7, 2009

Wow , very interesting , thought Sharp was done with HT PJ's ... it's an ugly bugger though , looks very business class to me .

- Jason

HoustonHoyaFan · Jan 7, 2009

30,000:1 dynamic contrast.

0.65" DMD, must be wobulated like the RPTVs? The current 1080p DMDs are 0.95"

eggfree · Jan 8, 2009

Brian C. from planar alluded to the existence of a smaller 1080p chip in the threads related to the planar viper dlp(a 3chip)

correction .65" not .56"

Ron Jones · Jan 8, 2009

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Originally Posted by HoustonHoyaFan /forum/post/15489389

30,000:1 dynamic contrast.

0.65" DMD, must be wobulated like the RPTVs? The current 1080p DMDs are 0.95"

I doubt that its wobulated since TI has always claimed its not suitable for Front Projectors using large screens. Probably just a new generation of 1080p DMD. Also the TI press release says is has full native resolution of 1920 x 1080, and as I recall they don't use this language for the wobulated RPTVs, which use DMDs with a native resolution of 960 x 1080.

radchad3 · Jan 8, 2009

Very interesting. The xv-z nomenclature would leave me to believe that it would be in the same class as the 12000mkII and 20000. The case is sure different. Guess we will have to see what the performance is like!

guitarman · Jan 8, 2009

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Originally Posted by Ron Jones /forum/post/15490061

I doubt that its wobulated since TI has always claimed its not suitable for Front Projectors using large screens. Probably just a new generation of 1080p DMD. Also the TI press release says is has full native resolution of 1920 x 1080, and as I recall they don't use this language for the wobulated RPTVs, which use DMDs with a native resolution of 960 x 1080.

Right Ti intoduced a smaller less priced full 1080p chip. Optoma has one coming out at CES, same deal under 3k with high contrast. The Optoma uses Ti's new dynamic black (auto Iris) for DLP's. Should be interesting I want one.

The Optoma has a larger platform and vertical lens shift, not a huge shift but enough to make setup easier.

mjg100 · Jan 8, 2009

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Originally Posted by DaGamePimp /forum/post/15489371

Wow , very interesting , thought Sharp was done with HT PJ's ... it's an ugly bugger though , looks very business class to me .

- Jason

Looks a lot like a Sanyo 2000.

johnsmith808 · Jan 8, 2009

Just when it seemed like dlp wasn't making any progress they come out and do something like this........and totally redeem themselves!

This sounds very interesting indeed. I really liked the 12000 MKII. Now just imagine having the dynamic iris closing down really small during low light scenes. With the MKII, it's high contrast fixed iris position produced 4,500:1 contrast, but had to stay open enough so that the peak white level wouldn't be too low. With the dynamic iris, it could close down really small, and possibly hit 10,000:1 in that iris position, yet open up for higher ire scenes for full brightness.

If Sharp implements the DI very well, this could be an amazing projector.

Alex solomon · Jan 8, 2009

I have been so completely satisfied with my Sharp Z3000, a 720P DLP PJ, I didn't even bother to upgrade to a 1080p PJ. That is about to change. This is indeed a good news.

mbroder · Jan 9, 2009

And so it begins...upgradeitis... my wife is gonna be pissed

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guitarman · Jan 9, 2009

Mike you want Dynamic Black, it works.

Sean Max · Jan 9, 2009

Jason Turk reports that this is projector appears to be an OEM piece (presumably from Infocus) with a large offset. As has been speculated elsewhere, that large offset must be why there is such a point of emphasis on the keystone adjustment available on the projector. But that also means that it's probably every bit the 1600 lumens claimed at its brightest setting since Infocus projectors have never been short of brightness.

The Optoma HD8200 is priced at $5000 according to HT Mag. The HD808 will be $3500, but it says no Dark Chip 3, which is strange, as I'd think they'd use the same chip if the new 1080p chip by TI is more affordable (and should be Dark Chip 4 I would imagine).

Jason Turk CES Day 1 Impressions: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1106276

Alex solomon · Jan 9, 2009

If the Z15000 is indeed OEM, then the rumor that Sharp is done with HT PJ's is then true. That would be a sad news.

anidabi · Feb 23, 2009

This pj looks promising, at least on paper. Small, quite short throw distance, quiet and reasonable priced. I just hope the contrast figures won't be too far off in the real world.

http://www.sharp.net.au/product-cata...ucts/XVZ15000/

Here is xv-z15000 brochure

TheGizzard · Mar 30, 2009

Does anyone have any new info on this projector?

darinp2 · Mar 31, 2009

I see that Amazon says they have one in stock. With what looks like a small lens and the .65" chip I wonder how sharp it will be. I'm also curious about the on/off CR claim and whether it really has a dynamic iris, or whether they are doing something like measuring white with the iris open and black with the iris closed down even without a DI. I'm not curious enough to buy one, but will be interested to see what people find out when more of these get out there.

--Darin

anidabi · Apr 1, 2009

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Originally Posted by darinp2 /forum/post/16164160

I see that Amazon says they have one in stock. With what looks like a small lens and the .65" chip I wonder how sharp it will be. I'm also curious about the on/off CR claim and whether it really has a dynamic iris, or whether they are doing something like measuring white with the iris open and black with the iris closed down even without a DI. I'm not curious enough to buy one, but will be interested to see what people find out when more of these get out there.

--Darin

Yes, not bad price for the specs (2070$). http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-XVZ15000.../dp/B001RIYOLU

Anyone ordered one?

ng3 · Apr 3, 2009

Any user keen to put up their review?

Was thinking to upgrade z3000 to this z15000

salei · Apr 7, 2009

I have the same idea of upgrading from Z3000 to Z15000

I want the Full HD feeling, much less noise (Z3000 is too loud), 24p AND hopefully still better contrast & brightness when calibrated!??? I guess as a DLP projector the Z15000 should still have the limited color space (esp. green)

Unfortunately, I haven't seen a shop selling the projector in Europe so far... So I am very interested in reviews from some lucky forerunner in the US

Sharp XV-Z15000

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