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Sony VPL-VW385ES Projector

4K Home Theater Projector
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From Sony —   With more than four times the resolution of Full HD, native 4K offers 8.8 million pixels (4096 x 2160) for a picture that is incredibly lifelike, which is why it is the resolution defined by the DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative) for theater distribution. See corner-to-corner clarity and watch movies from much closer than you would in Full HD.

  • Native 4K resolution for lifelike pictures
  • SXRD Imagers times 3
  • HDR Compatible
  • High brightness and contrast
  • Reality Creation upscales your favorites


Sony VPL-VW385ES Projector Specifications


MSRP
$7,999
Status
Discontinued
Released
September 2017
Warranty
3 Years
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Brightness
1,500 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
4096x2160
Aspect Ratio
1.89:1 (4K HD)
Dynamic Contrast
200,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.74" SXRD x 3
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/50, 2160p/24, 2160p/60, 576p, 480p
Data Modes
MAX 4096x2160
3D Modes
Full HD 3D

Lamp Type
225W UHP bulb
Lamp Model
LMP-H220  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
2.06x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
Horizontal +/-31% & Vertical +/-80%
Throw Distance
12.3' - 30.1'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
59.99" - 300.31"
Throw Ratio
1.36:1 - 2.79:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-0" and 20'-7" from the screen.
Digital Keystone
No

Projector Size
7.68" x 19.53" x 18.27"
Weight
30.9 lbs
Audible Noise
26 dB
Internal Speakers
No
Power
350 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
12-Volt Trigger x 2
HDMI (HDCP 2.2) x 2
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
USB

Features
Full HD 3D
Frame Interpolation
Lens Memory
HDR
IMAX Enhanced
Additional Features
The VPL-VW385ES incorporates TRILUMINOS™ color, reproducing more tones and textures than a standard projector system.

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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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