At the recent CEDIA tradeshow, Sony announced two new native 4K laser home cinema projectors, the BRAVIA Projector 8 and BRAVIA Projector 9. Both are the first projectors to include the XR Processing technology, Sony’s cutting-edge BRAVIA TV video processing. The new projectors are the first to join Sony’s comprehensive BRAVIA home cinema line-up, which includes their BRAVIA TVs and BRAVIA audio products. BRAVIA is designed to enhance the authenticity of cinematic content, delivering picture and sound at home as the filmmakers intended.

The BRAVIA Projector 8 and BRAVIA Projector 9 4K HDR laser projectors are the first to utilize the XR Processor for Projectors. The processor includes XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, XR TRILUMINOS PRO and XR Clear Image to deliver a professional-grade cinematic experience. XR Dynamic Tone Mapping analyzes peak brightness frame by frame and delivers optimal tone mapping and authentic colors. XR Deep Black controls powerful laser dimming in dark scenes, bringing deeper blacks while maintaining tone and color. The XR TRILUMINOS PRO feature brings over a billion colors to the image and is refined further by XR Clear Image technology, upscaling all imagery to 4K quality by using a vast database to recreate lost texture and detail, all while minimizing noise.

These projectors are equipped with Sony’s Laser light source. There are up to 3,400 lumens from the BRAVIA Projector 9 and up to 2,700 lumens from the BRAVIA Projector 8. For gamers, the 4K 120fps at a 12ms input lag plus Auto Low Latency Mode via 2x HDMI 2.1 compatible inputs provides the necessary smooth and clear movement for responsive and immersive gameplay. The BRAVIA Projector 9 is also equipped with Live Color Enhancer to provide more vivid and vibrant images even in brighter environments.

Additional features include:

• Powered by Sony’s SXRD XR Processor for projector to bring professional-grade cinematic, sports, and gaming experiences into the home.
• 4K/120 fps and Auto Low-Latency Mode with HDMI 2.1 improving the performance of the display reaction speed to 12ms in 4K 120fps ensures gamers can enjoy the best possible experience alongside detailed image quality.
• Compatible with home automation solutions such as Control4, Crestron, Savant, AMX and remote maintenance services OvrC and Domotz so users can control multiple devices with one remote controller.
• Corner Keystone correction and lens-shift functions ensure the projectors can be installed in rooms with challenging conditions such as higher ceilings and limited depth.

The BRAVIA Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) has a suggested retail price of $15,999.99 USD and theThe BRAVIA Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) has a suggested retail price of $31,999.99 USD. Both are available to order now.

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