Entered CNET Catalog:
10/14/2004
SKU: VPL-HS51
Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer description
Cineza LCD Front Projector is the High Definition video projector for the ultimate home theater experience.
Sony's next-generation VPL-HS51 Cineza high-definition front projector is equipped with the latest 3LCD panel. It's packed with features like an advanced iris function, a high contrast ratio of up to 6000:1, and three proprietary 720p LCD panels that provide 2, 764, 800 pixel resolution (1280x720) optimized for HD video input. The VPL-HS51 also features an all range crisp focus (ARC-F) lens and the Real Color Processor (RCP) further enhances colors and images. Its lightweight design, versatile cabinet and easy-to-use features help create the ultimate home theater experience.
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User Rating: 
9/10
Really good deal.by faisalmy - August 23, 2006
Pros: Impressive outward appearance, combined with good features on the inside
Cons: None so far
Review:
I've used this projector for a week now and I will have to rate it 9/10. This serves my purpose of viewing sharp movie images, with good contrast and colour. In a dark room, the 1200 LUMEN lamp does quite a job, and delivers stunning images. I will definitely recommend this projector for anyone looking in this price range. The HDMI-input is a good feature to have, and I played a HD DVD at 720p resolution(thats the maximum this projector can support). I felt it gives a pretty clean and sharp image. So far, there have been no problems.
User Rating: 
2/10
It is SONY but NOT A GOOD productby zhong75 - March 29, 2006
Pros: It's look great and sharp images
Cons: The lamp burned out after 90 days
Review:
I bought this product last year for about $2,600.00 dollar. It work really good and I was happy with it until now. The lamp burned out after used for 3 months so i called for the warranty and i found out that the warranty cover for only 90 days. I don't option but to buy a new Lamp. So i bought a new Lamp that cost me $350.00 dollar, now after 2 months of used the lamp burned out AGAIN. so i called again for warranty and they told me that lamps are not cover.
i will never buy this product again. Now i am looking for a replacement. Does anyone can recomend a better product than SONY.
User Rating: 2/10
Sony VPL-HS51 Not Worth the Moneyby Navyman636 - December 15, 2005
Pros: When it works it is looks fine
Cons: The lamp ($300.00) burns out quickly and they do not keep any in stock
Review:
I recently purchased the Sony VPL-HS51 at a cost of over $3,700 about 8 weeks ago. After about the 7th week the Lamp burned out and since it was still under warranty I called the Warranty Department and they informed me that it would be a week before a new lamp could be sent because they are on back order (so obviously there is some sort of problem with this item). I called after the one week and was told that it would be another week and a half. After contacting the Warranty Dept, then they referred me to the Parts Department and back and forth for several hours I got nowhere. I then tried to find the Corporate Office telephone number in New York to file a complaint and again I ran into not being able to find a number, then when I did find one (Through the BBB) I was not able to talk to a human being other than a receptionist who seemed to be as frustrated as I was that we could not talk to a human being. In a nut shell I would NOT recommend this product until Sony can get the lamp issue under control and has a better grip on their Warranty and Parts Department.
User Rating: 9/10
best lcd i have seenby - January 19, 2005
Pros: perfect picture and lots of value for the money
Cons: not enough connections for me. went for the much more expensive benq 8700 dlp projector. same picture quality but many more connectors, but the sony is definetly the better deal
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User Rating: 
8/10
Huge, beautiful screen.by - January 10, 2005
Pros: I'm a home-theater novice and I easily made an awesome-looking 156" screen on my wall. The image is unbeleivable!
Cons: Only goes up to 1080i (not 1080p) but it still looks like a movie-theater.
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Sony Cineza VPL-HS51 specifications
- General
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Device Type
LCD projector - High Definition 720p
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Width
13.7 in
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Depth
14.2 in
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Height
5.3 in
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Weight
12.6 lbs
- Projector / Panel
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Image Contrast Ratio
6000:1
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Image Size
3.3 ft - 16.7 ft
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Projection Distance
4.0 ft - 30.0 ft
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Resolution
1280 x 720
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Native Aspect Ratio
Widescreen
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Display Format
2764800.0 pixels
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Max Sync Rate (V x H)
92.0 Hz x 72.0 KHz
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Lamp Type
UHP 135.0 Watt
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Lamp Life Cycle
3000.0 hour(s)
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Controls / Adjustments
Brightness
, Gamma correction
, Contrast
, Color temperature
, Sharpness
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OSD Languages
Spanish
, Portuguese
, German
, Italian
, English
, Russian
, Norwegian
, French
- Projector Lens System
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Zoom Factor
1.6x
- Video Input
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Analog video format
PAL-N
, NTSC
, PAL-M
, SECAM
, PAL 60
, NTSC 4.43
, PAL
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Analog video signal
Composite video
, RGB
, S-Video
, Component video
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Digital video input format
HDTV
, DTV
- Video Input Device
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Type
None
- Audio Input
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Type
None
- Audio Output
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Type
Speaker(s) - Integrated
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Sound output mode
Stereo
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Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel
2.0 Watt
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Speaker(s)
2.0 x Right / left channel
- Networking
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Data link protocol
Ethernet
, Fast Ethernet
- Input Device
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Type
Remote control - External - Wireless
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Interfaces
1.0 x Component video input - 4 pin mini-DIN X 3
, 1.0 x S-video input - RCA
, 1.0 x Composite video input - RJ-45
, 1.0 x HDMI - RCA
, 1.0 x RGB - 4 pin mini-USB Type B
, 1.0 x USB - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
, 1.0 x Network
- Power
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Power Device
Power supply - Internal
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Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
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Power Consumption Operational
195.0 Watt
- Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature
32.0 °F
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Max Operating Temperature
95.0 °F
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Humidity Range Operating
35 - 85%
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Sound Emission
25.0 dB
