Features
Input and Output Notes

Features

3-LCD Projection System: The VPL-AW15 utilizes three primary color widescreen (16:9) LCD chips and a single lens LCD shutter projection system to make up the projected image. Each 0.73" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD chip has a resolution of 1280 x 720. Because the images from the three LCD chips are superimposed over each other, the projector's native resolution is 1280 x 720, a total of 921,600 pixels x 3 (2,764,800 pixels).

ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) Lens: The All Range Crisp Focus Lens delivers a crisp focused picture across the screen. The Sony VPL-AW15 video projector can produce an image that is adjustable between 40" and 200" (measured diagonally). The projector's adjustable lens provides a wide range of placement possibilities for a given screen size. The throw distance (distance from lens to screen) range for several screen sizes, 16:9 and 4:3, are given below:

Full Digital Processing: Sony's Full Digital Video Processing circuits include a number of processes designed to optimize picture performance of any input source; the 12-Bit Panel Driver achieves excellent gradation reproduction and a high level of detail.

Advanced Iris2 Function: This function reproduces bright images in bright scenes and deep blacks in dark scenes by dynamically changing the opening according to the level of input signals. Two "Auto" modes offer you the flexibility depending on content. And each mode has three sensitivity settings - Recommended, Fast and Slow to allow additional adjustments. Working in combination with the High Contrast Plate, a high contrast ratio of up to 12,000:1 can now be achieved.

High Contrast Plate: The High Contrast Plate adjusts diagonal light to reduce light leakage that can take place between the ON/OFF status of liquid crystal elements. Working with the Advanced Iris Function, the High Contrast Plate controls light emission from each LCD panel to deepen black levels and offer a high contrast ratio.

24p True Cinema: Many films are shot at 24 images per second. Because of the limitations of conventional televisions (both CRT and flat panels), these 24 images can't be faithfully reproduced. The sequence of the 24 images gets altered in order to display the content on television. The result is a unnatural, jerky movement that the movie creators did not intend. With 24p True Cinema, the 24 progressive images are displayed as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. In combination with next-generation video devices like Blu-ray Disc, the same film-like motion that you could only enjoy in the theaters in now available in the comfort of your entertainment room.

Video Signal Compatibility: This unit can accept nearly any video signal available today, including 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p. It will even accept a 1080/24p signal so it's ready for the future when high definition players become available with that output. It will also accept a wide range of computer video signals, and is compatible with NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, and PAL60 color formats.

PC Compatible: The projector's HD D-15 sub jack and HDMI connector are PC compatible and will support PC video input of up to 1920 x 1080. All video signal are displayed in the projector's native resolution of 1280 x 720.

Zoom/Focus: The VPL-AW15 features a 1.6x manual zoom lens. The picture size (zoom) is controlled from a lever mounted around the lens while the focus is adjusted by a focusing ring mounted to the front of the lens. A test pattern can be displayed on screen to help you focus.

Lens Shift: The lens shift controls allow you to adjust the image either horizontally or vertically, to allow for off-center projector placement giving you added flexible mounting options.

Wide Modes: You can select various wide screen modes, depending on the type of video signal received:

• Full: a 16:9 squeezed picture is displayed normally, a 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the screen
• Normal: a 4:3 picture is displayed in the center of the screen with its original aspect ratio, it fills a 16:9 screen vertically, but not horizontally
• Wide Zoom: a 4:3 picture is enlarged with the top and bottom of the picture squeezed to fit the screen
• Zoom: the picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fit the screen
• Full 1: displays a PC signal in its original aspect ratio
• Full 2: horizontally stretches a PC signal to fill a 16:9 window

Picture Modes: You can select from the following picture modes directly from the remote control:

• Standard: recommended for normal viewing conditions
• Dynamic: enhanced picture contrast and sharpness
• Cinema: provides soft, film-like picture, recommended for a dark setting
• User 1, 2, and 3: three favorite picture settings stored in memory

Picture Adjustments: In addition to the above picture modes, you can adjust the following and customize your user presets:

• Cinema Black Pro
  • Advanced Iris: the dynamic iris has two automatic settings; one to emphasize contrast, the other to reduce contrast, within both the sensitivity can be adjusted depending on your desired response speed, the iris can also be adjusted manually
  • Lamp Control:
    • High: normal wattage
    • Low: enhances black by reducing lamp wattage
• Contrast: adjusts white level
• Brightness: adjusts the light output
• Color: adjusts the intensity of the color density
• Hue: adjusts the color tone
• Color Temperature:
  • High: makes white more blue
  • Middle: neutral tint
  • Low: makes white more red
  • Custom: program your favorite color temperatures and store in three presets
• Sharpness: defines the outline of an object
• Noise Reduction: reduces the roughness of the picture
• Dynamic Detail Enhancer: film, progressive, or off; governs how film sources are processed
• Black Level: adjust to emphasize black depending on the source
• Gamma Correction: adjusts the tone response characteristics

Real Color Processing: This feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of a selected on-screen target independently. You can adjust the red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magenta levels. Once adjusted, you can store the settings in memory (User 1, User 2, or User 3).

Over Scan: Over Scan hides the outline of the input signal, useful when noise appears around the edge.

Vertical Center: The entire picture is moved up or down when you adjust the V Center.

Vertical Size: Change the subtitle area using Vertical Size.

Adjust Signal: When you input signals from a computer the phase, pitch, and shift (vertical and horizontal) can be adjusted individually, or all can be set automatically using the Auto Pixel Alignment (APA) function.

High Altitude: The Cooling Setting has a high altitude option for use over 1500 meters. The high setting turns the fan faster so it's slightly louder.

Power Saving Mode: When activated, the projector goes into Power Saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp goes out and the cooling fan continues to run. It is cancelled when a signal is input or any button is pressed.

Background: When no signal is input the background color can be set to blue or black.

Installation Menu: During the initial setup, or subsequent adjustment, these features help optimize performance and offer placement flexibility:

• V Keystone: corrects vertical trapezoidal distortion
• Image Flip: flips the image vertically or horizontally
• Blanking: adjust the viewable area of the screen in all four directions

Multiple Language Display: The projector features a selectable 15 language menu display including English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese.

Mounting Options: The VPL-AW15 can be placed on a table top or ceiling mounted using the optional PSS-H10 or PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support. The unit features three 5mm threaded inserts on the bottom base of the unit.

Adjustable Feet: When placed on a tabletop, the projector rests on four feet. All four feet can be adjusted approximately 1/2" for leveling or tilting the projector. The projector should be tilted not more than 15-degrees.

Lamp and Air Filter: The projector uses a user-replaceable 165-watt ultras high pressure Sony lamp (LMP-H610). When the lamp dims, causing the color balance to become strange, or when "Please replace the lamp" appears on the screen, the lamp is exhausted and should be replaced as soon as possible. In addition, the projector is equipped with a removable air filter which should be cleaned after approximately 1500 hours use. An additional air filter is supplied with the projector.

Remote Control: The supplied IR remote allows you to control all the projector's functions except focus/zoom and lens shift functions. Using the backlight button, you can illuminate for approximately 30 seconds. In infrared eye is mounted to the front of the projector. The supplied IR remote allows you to control all the projector's functions except focus/zoom and lens shift functions. Using the backlight button, you can illuminate for approximately 30 seconds. In infrared eye is mounted to the front of the projector.

• Remote Dimensions:
  • Width: 1.999"
  • Height: 1.091"
  • Depth: 8.662"

Warranty: The projector is covered by a 2-year parts and labor warranty, while the lamp is covered for 90 days.

Input and Output Notes

Input A (HD15): This input features an HD D-Sub 15 jack that is compatible with HDTV RGB, component, or computer sources.

HDMI Input: The High Definition Multimedia Interface provides input for a DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, HD-DVD player, or Digital Tuner with HDMI output. Digital video signals are passed through this connection.

Component Video Input: The component video input will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i signals.

Remote: The VPL-AW15 can be controlled by compatible home automation systems using the RS-232 port (female D-sub 9-pin).