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From Sony — Imagine the fully immersive cinematic quality of 4K in your own home. Our VPL-VW500ES home cinema projector gives you a 4096 x 2160 resolution picture, over four times better than Full HD. It's just like being at the movies. The exceptionally high dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1 with 1,700 ANSI lumens brightness produces stunning detail and rich, faithful colour - even in well-lit rooms.
- 4K resolution: 4096 x 2160
- Dynamic contrast ratio: 200,000:1
- Brightness: 1,700 ANSI lumens
- Compact and functional design
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Sony VPL-VW500ES Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- n/a
- Brightness
- 1,700 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 4096x2160
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.89:1 (4K HD)
- Contrast
- 200,000:1
- Dynamic Iris
- Yes
- Display Type
- 0.74" SXRD x 3
- Color Processing
- 8-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 4096x2160
- 3D Modes
- Full HD 3D
- Lamp Type
- 265W UHP bulb
- Lamp Model
- LMP-H260 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 2.06x Powered zoom , Powered focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- Horizontal +/-31% & Vertical +85% / -80%
- Throw Distance
- 15.7' - 19.2' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 80.00" - 200.00"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.31:1 - 2.68:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-7" and 19'-7" from the screen.
- Projector Size
- 7.69" x 19.51" x 18.25"
- Weight
- 30.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 26 dB
- Internal Speakers
- No
- Power
- 375 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
12-Volt TriggerHDMI x 2Network: RJ-45RS232: DB-9pinUSB
- Features
-
Full HD 3DFrame Interpolation
- Additional Features
- Incredible 4096 x 2160 resolution pictures and an exceptionally high dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1. The VPL-VW500ES can show up to 60 frames per second in 4K (at colour signal YUV 4:2:0). It’s the new 4K industry standard and is much higher than the earlier 24p. The result is a smoother image with superior colour and realism.
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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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BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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