What problems have been reported with the 10HT?
While most VW10HT’s are problem-free, there are three problems that have been most commonly reported: hotspots or uniformity problems, light-colored blobs caused by dust in the optical path, and stuck pixels. It’s not known how many projectors have the serious uniformity or stuck pixel problems, but it’s likely fairly small. Hotspots are large blobs of color or uneven light across the screen, generally only easily visible with an all-black picture (easily seen by hitting pic mute). Some people have been able to get this problem fixed by Sony, but Sony has refused in other cases, depending on how bad the problem is. This is a fundamental problem with LCD technology, and if you buy the 10HT or any other projector, you should ensure that your dealer will take it back if you are unhappy with the uniformity. It’s worth checking to see if your screen is aggravating the problem. Try pointing the projector at a nice white wall, at a normal projection distance. If the hotspot is still there, an
