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From Sony — Bring your entertainment to life with the VPL-VW50 high-definition front projector. It's packed with features like an advanced iris function, high contrast ratio of up to 15,000:1, and three SXRD 1920 x 1080 panels that provide Full 1080p resolution. An All Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens, Real Color Processor (RCP) that further enhances colors and images, an ultra-quiet fan and an improved lamp life combined with a lightweight, versatile design and easy-to-use features help to create the ultimate home theater experience.
- Full HD resolution with 3 SXRD 1920 x 1080 Panels
- Up to 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Advanced Iris Auto On)
- 1080/24p Input Capable
- Quiet operation with low fan noise of 22 dB
- Ultra High Pressure Lamp (200W) for natural color
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Sony VPL-VW50 Projector Specifications
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- Performance
- Features
- Ease of Use
- Value
- MSRP
- $3,499
- Brightness
- 900 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9 (HD)
- Contrast
- 15,000:1
- Dynamic Contrast
- 15,000:1
- Dynamic Iris
- Yes
- Display Type
- 0.61" SXRD x 3
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 575i, 575p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1920x1080
- Lamp Type
- 200W UHP bulb
- Lamp Model
- LMP-H200 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.72x Powered zoom , Powered focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- Vertical +/-0.00%
- Throw Distance
- 10.4' - 20.5' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 60.00" - 200.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.44:1 - 2.45:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-4" and 17'-7" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 6.83" x 15.55" x 18.56"
- Weight
- 24.3 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 22 dB
- Internal Speakers
- No
- Power
- 300 Watts 100V - 240V
- Additional Features
- 2 HDMI (1080p) inputs
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
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