Sharp Corporation of Australia has announced the release of a new full HD DLP® home theatre front projector that represents great value in the home theatre market. The XVZ15000 offers outstanding brightness and contrast ratio, in a price-competitive model, for unprecedented enjoyment of cinema-at-home experience.

The XV-Z15000 is based on DLP® technology and achieves uniform colour reproduction and high quality pictures for a longer period of time. A 6 segment, 6-speed colour wheel enables flicker-free, high-grade images and accurate colour reproduction. Together with the full HD native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels it delivers high quality 16:9 widescreen movie viewing in picture sizes ranging from 40 to 500 inches.

Incorporating Sharp’s leading edge optoelectronics technology, the XV-Z150000 produces clear and vivid images recreating a true cinematic experience. The 24 Hz true cinema mode delivers the filmmakers’ originally intended frame rate. A dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 helps to distinguish fine, detailed differences between the darkest and lightest colours and provides exceptional black level reproduction, while a high brightness of 1600 ANSI lumens delivers exquisite picture clarity.

Featuring a sleek design with high-gloss black finish, the XV-Z15000 projector offers a variety of features designed to boost users’ convenience. To ease the projector set-up users can manually adjust the projected image with an image shift function and correct trapezoidal, spherical and cylindrical image distortions with the keystone correction. To correct the picture projection angle V-keystone correction is automatically activated with the press of the button.

The XV-Z15000 CEC function boasts one touch play and system standby when connected with compatible devices such as Sharp Blu-ray and DVD players connected via HDMI. To add users’ convenience the projector construction ensures whisper quiet operation with a maximum noise level of 25dB in ‘Eco + Quiet’ mode.

Maintenance issues are effectively minimised thanks to the projector’s DLP® sealed optical system and filter-free construction. A new lamp design provides easy access and allows quick and safe replacement even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling.

Sharp has ensured optimum connectivity to external equipment with a wide range of input terminals including 2 x HDMI (version 1.3 with x.v.Color) for secure digital connection with HD equipment. Other connectors include PC input (D-sub 15-pin), component (3RCA), S-Video and composite, as well as a RS-232C (mini DIN 9-pin) terminal for custom installations.

The Sharp XV-Z15000 is available now from leading AV specialists and is priced at RRP $4,399. For further product information and full specifications visit www.sharp.net.au or call 1300 135 530.

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Sharp Corporation of Australia has introduced the company’s first 2.1 channel Sound Bar System, the HT-SB200, offering advanced audio technology and easy setup to enhance a home entertainment system.

The slim and stylish HT-SB200 is designed to simulate surround sound without the added bulk and cost of a full blown home theatre system. With its low profile design, the model blends with the popular AQUOS LCD televisions for an overall sophisticated look.

Built for at-home use and ideal for wall mounting, the compact HT-SB200 encases left and right integrated speakers, an integrated powerful subwoofer, adjustable bass, treble and sub-level options for a truly unique surround sound experience. The unit can also be placed on a television stand with included mounting plates and adjustable feet to straddle the base.

The HT-SB200 also combines advanced HDSS sound technology with SRS

WOW HD decoder for a realistic listening experience with a deeper and more natural bass response.

For flexibility and simple setup, the sound bar features dual audio inputs, left and right RCA jacks and a 3.5mm sub-mini jack which allows for an additional audio source including an MP3 player. Also included is a slim remote control, a programmed equaliser and an auto on/off button to save energy. The unit is energy efficient, with 0.6W or less power consumption in stand-by mode.

The Sharp HT-SB200 is available now from leading electrical retailers and is priced at RRP $299. For further product information and full specifications visit

http://www.sharp.net.au or call 1300 135 530.

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