Many people have probably changed the way they watch videos at home due to the expansion of video distribution services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
I also installed a 55-inch LCD TV, a sound bar, and optional rear speakers, and enjoy watching not only the latest movies that are released earlier than movie software releases or rentals, but also original movies that have a movie-like budget.
When building this kind of viewing environment, one thing you'll want to install at some point is a projector.
The number of products that can be purchased for 40,000 to 50,000 yen depending on the video projection method and resolution is increasing, but since the number of works with 4K resolution is increasing in video distribution services, ``If you want to install a full-fledged 4K model'', you'll want to.
There is also a strong need to combine it with a projector's large screen not only for watching movies and other images, but also for playing games.
AWOL Valerion's ``AWOL Valerion Pro 2'' is a ``projector that I would like to install someday'' that is rich in performance and functionality.
This time, I had the opportunity to check out the actual device, so I would like to try out its appearance, functions, and reflection.
4K RGB laser method Brand name changed to AWOL Valerion!
This product's brand name was changed from Valerion to AWOL Valerion in June, and the product name was also changed from "VisionMaster Pro2" to AWOL Valerion Pro 2. It was originally created as a premium sub-brand of AWOL Vision in the US, which handles many products in the field of ultra-short throw projectors, so this change can be said to be in line with that.
In fact, in August, the crowdfunding service "Makuake" announced the rollout of an ultra-short throw 4K RGB laser projector. Many people may be interested in this product.
Now, let's check the basic specifications of this product.
The projection resolution of Valerion Pro 2 is 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels). It is a high-end model that can display high image quality and color gamut, using the "RGB laser method" that is often heard in the praise of movie theater screens with high image quality, and the color gamut covers 110% of Rec. 2020.
The brightness is up to 3,000 lumens, and the proprietary technology EBL (Enhanced Black Level) provides a wide contrast ratio of 15,000:1, allowing images with a wide dynamic range such as IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10+ to be displayed with less blown out highlights and blown out black areas.
The projection size of the screen is large, ranging from 40 inches to a maximum of 300 inches. Since it can be projected at 4K resolution, you can enjoy high-resolution images no matter what size you project.
As I have written above, the specifications such as RGB laser system, high contrast ratio, and maximum projection size give it the tagline, ``a projector that can display full-fledged images on par with movie theaters.''
It also uses Google TV software, has 4GB of memory, and 128GB of storage (eMMC), so it operates easily compared to commercially available smart TVs.
A nice feature is that you can use various video distribution services by adding apps, so you don't need a separate set-top box.
