LCD Video Projector

VPL-W400Q/W400QM
The LCD Video Projector For
Sony introduces the VPL-W400Q/W400QM LCD Video Projector, bringing the excitement of large-screen viewing wherever it is used. The Sony VPL-W400Q/W400QM incorporates a newly developed optical unit that achieves superbly uniform and accurate image reproduction, with a dramatic brightness level of 400 ANSI lumen and the excellent horizontal resolution of 600 TV lines. The VPL-W400Q/W400QM is also a performer of great versatility. In addition to reproducing 4:3 and 16:9 signals in their original aspect ratios, 4:3 signals can also be displayed on a large screen in dynamic 16:9 format by taking advantage of the 16:9 precision LCD panel incorporated in the projector. With flexibility and stunning performance condensed into the compact, light body of this easy-to-use projector, the VPL-W400Q/W400QM brings the full dynamic impact of large-screen viewing into home theaters, hotels, restaurants and classrooms.
Dynamic Viewing Experience
Superior Picture Performance

High brightness

By combining the efficiency of an innovative optical unit and a long-life 250W DC drive metal halide lamp, the VPL-W400Q/ W400QM achieves and maintains a high light output of 400 ANSI lumen.

Convenient Features

16:9 wide aspect ratio
In addition to displaying pictures in their original 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, the VPL-W400Q/W400QM can add the excitement of viewing 4:3 signals with a wide aspect ratio. As well as a normal mode, four other special picture modes can be selected for 16:9 aspect ratio reproduction: FULL, ZOOM, SUBTITLE and WIDE ZOOM. When auto wide is set to ON and the projector receives a letter box signal, the picture automatically switches to wide-screen mode.

High resolution

Accurate picture reproduction is assured with 16:9 p-Si TFT LCD panels, giving a total of more than 1,500,000pixels (3 panels of 1,068 x 480pixels) and achieving the high resolution of 600TV lines.

250W Metal Halide Lamp

1.35-inch p-Si TFT LCD Panel
Input capability Excellent uniformity
With an innovative optical system featuring light integrators, precision prism and high quality lens, the VPL-W400Q/W400QM projector creates an image with uniform color and brightness from corner to corner of the screen. Accepting composite video, Y/C video, component (Y/R-Y/B-Y), RGB and HDTV*, the VPL-W400Q/W400QM can reproduce images from various video equipment on to screens with sizes ranging from 41 to 300-inches and with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
* High-definition sources utilizing the 1125/60 interlaced HDTV studio standard format.

Light Integrators System

Brightness VPL-W400Q/ W400QM

Memory function

The VPL-W400Q/W400QM has five memories for each of the inputs, VIDEO and INPUT-A, allowing you to store projection condition settings.
Lamp Fly-eye Lens Fly-eye Lens
Conventional LCD projector

LCD Panel

Center Screen

Control panel

Installed remote commander 1.6 times zoom lens Rear connector section Front connector section

FULL mode

This mode brings a new level of excitement to video games, making them more involving and challenging. The picture is enlarged horizontally.

Others

Installation position
The VPL-W400Q/W400QM features an optical design which allows the projector to be installed lower in comparison to the screen.

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ZOOM mode
The picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally, making it ideal for capturing the full-screen drama of wideformat movies.
Bottom of the screen VPL-W400Q/W400QM

SUBTITLE mode

The picture is enlarged based on the ZOOM mode, but leaving the subtitles on the lower part of the screen.

TRIG terminal

With the TRIG interface, the screens, curtains and lighting of an integrated projetion room can be controlled.
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Power saving function

When the power saving mode is set to ON and the projector has not received an input or sync signal for more than 10 minutes, the projector power is automatically reduced.

WIDE ZOOM mode

This mode is ideal for conventional 4:3 pictures. The picture is reproduced over the entire screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Stereo audio system

Dynamic sound can be enjoyed with the built-in stereo audio system.

On-screen display

The on-screen menu display shows the status of major operational functions and adjustments, making it easy to follow each adjustment as it is performed. The on-screen menu indication can be displayed in any one of seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.

Portability

The VPL-W400Q/W400QM is compact and light in weight, and can be easily transported. The supplied joystick-type wireless remote commander RM-PJM500 can be kept in the remote commander pocket of the VPL-W400Q/W400QM and carried along with the projector.

Optional Accessories

Projection lens Suspension support Carrying case

VPLL-FM100

f130mm/F3.0 Screen coverage: 40 to 300-inch Throwing distance: 100-inch: 10000mm 200-inch: 20000mm

PSS-500

VLC-500

Dimensions

176(7) 368(14 1/2) 420(16 5/8)

Unit: mm (inch)

Specifications
Optical Projection system: 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 1.35-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel, 1,538,640pixels (512,880pixels x 3 panels) 1.6 times zoom lens f50 to 80mm/F2.5 to 3.1 250W metal halide lamp 41 to 300-inch (aspect ratio: 16:9) 34 to 245-inch (aspect ratio: 4:3) ANSI *1: 400lm (16:9) INPUT A: Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN: BNC 1Vp-p2dB sync negative, 75 S VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y (luminance): 1Vp-p2dB sync negative, 75 C (chrominance): Burst 0.286Vp-p 2dB (NTSC), 75 0.3Vp-p2dB (PAL), 75 Audio IN: Phono (x2) 500mVrms, stereo, impedance more than 47k BNC x4 Analog RGB/Component: R/R-Y: 0.7Vp-p2dB positive, 75 G: 0.7Vp-p2dB positive, 75 G with sync/Y: 1Vp-p2dB sync negative, 75 B/B-Y: 0.7Vp-p2dB positive, 75 Composite sync: 0.6 to 8Vp-p, high impedance, sync negative HDTV*3 (Y/PB/PR): Y: 1Vp-p2dB, 75 Tri-level sync: 0.3Vp-p, Bi-level sync: 0.3Vp-p PB/PR: 0.35Vp-p2dB, 75 HDTV*3 (GBR): G with sync: 1Vp-p2dB, 75 Tri-level sync: 0.3Vp-p, Bi-level sync: 0.3Vp-p B/R: 0.7Vp-p2dB, 75 Audio IN: Phono (x2) Stereo, 500mVrms, impedance more than 47k Phono (x2) Max. 1Vrms, when input is 500mVrms, impedance less than 5k IN PLUG IN POWER: Stereo mini jack 5Vp-p, Plug in power DC 5V maximum output 60mA OUT: Stereo mini jack 5Vp-p Mini jack Power ON: DC 5V output impedance 4.7k Power OFF: 0V VPL-W400Q: UL1950, CSA950, FCC Class B, IC Class B VPL-W400QM: EN(TV), CE Composite video Projection lens: Lamp: Screen coverage: Light output:

Throwing distance: <16:9> 41-inch: 1490 to 2280mm 80-inch: 3000 to 4570mm 100-inch: 3770 to 5740mm 120-inch: 4540 to 6910mm 200-inch: 7640 to 11590mm 300-inch: 11500 to 17450mm <4:3>
(58 3/4 to 89 7/8 inches) (118 1/8 to 180 inches) (148 1/2 to 226 inches) (178 3/4 to 272 1/8 inches) (300 7/8 to 456 3/8 inches) (452 7/8 to 687 1/8 inches)
34-inch: 1510 to 2320mm (59 1/2 to 91 3/8 inches) 80-inch: 3690 to 5620mm (145 3/8 to 221 3/8 inches) 100-inch: 4630 to 7050mm (182 3/8 to 277 5/8 inches) 120-inch: 5580 to 8480mm (219 to 3/4 to 333 7/8inches) 200-inch: 9370 to 14210mm (369 to 559 1/2 inches) 245-inch: 11500 to 17440mm (452 7/8 to 686 5/8 inches) General Color system: Resolution: Speakers: NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M automatically selected 600TV lines Max. 2W+2W, 7 x 4cm stereo
AUDIO OUT: (Variable out) CONTROL S:
Power requirements: VPL-W400Q: AC 100 to 120V/220 to 240V*2, 50/60Hz VPL-W400QM: AC 220 to 240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption: Heat dissipation: Dimensions: Mass: Operating humidity: Storage humidity: Max.: 350W, Stand by: 10W 1194.4BTU 368(W) x 176(H) x 420(D) mm (14 1/2 x 7 x16 5/8 inches) Approx. 10kg (22 lb) 35 to 85% 10 to 90%
Safety Regulations Accessories
Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F)
Supplied accessories: Remote commander RM-PJM500, AA (R6) size battery (x2), AC power cord, BNC (male) to Phono (female) adapter, Operating Instructions Optional accessories: Projector lamp (for replacement) PK-PJ500*4 Projection lens VPLL-FM100 Carrying case VLC-500 Suspension support PSS-500 Signal interface cable SIC-10 *1 ANSI is a measuring method of American National Standard ANSI IT7.215. 2 * UL listed for 120V operation. *3 HDTV: 1125/60 interlaced HDTV studio standard system. *4 PK-PJ500 is not available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony office.

Installation Examples

Floor Installation

Unit: mm (inches)

Center of the screen

Ceiling Installation

Optional Suspension Support PSS-500 a Ceiling Center of the screen b
Center of the lens c x c b Floor a
a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector b: Distance from the floor to the center of the lens x: free Unit: mm (inches)

Center of the lens

a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens b: Distance between the ceilling and the center of the lens c: Distance between the ceilling and the center of the screen
16:9 Screen size (inches) Minimum (58 3/4) (87 1/2) a Maximum (89 7/8) (133 7/8) x-334 x-488 b (13 1/4) (19 1/4) x-445 x-599 c (17 5/8) (23 5/8) 4:3 Screen size (inches) Minimum a b c
(118 1/8) 4570 (180) x-651 (25 3/4) x-762 (30 1/8)
(148 1/2) 5740 (226) x-814 (32 3/8) x-925 (36 1/2)
(178 3/4) 6910 (272 1/8) x-977 (38 1/2) x-1088 (42 7/8)
(224 1/2) 8660 (341) x-1221 (48 1/8) x-1332 (52 1/2)
(270 1/8) 10420 (410 1/4) x-1465 (57 3/4) x-1576 (62 1/8)
(300 7/8) 11590 (456 3/8) x-1628 (64 1/8) x-1739 (68 1/2)
(376 7/8) 14520 (571 3/4) x-2035 (80 1/8) x-2146 (84 1/2)
(452 7/8) 17450 (687 1/8) x-2442 (96 1/4) x-2553 (100 3/8)
16:9 Screen size (inches) Minimum (87 1/2) (118 1/8) (148 1/2) (178 3/4) (224 1/2) (270 1/8) (300 7/8) (376 7/8) a Maximum (133 7/8) (180) (226) (272 1/8) (341) (410 1/4) (456 3/8) (571 3/4) b c
(452 7/8) 17450 (687 1/8)
247/272/297/347/372/397 (9 3/4 / 10 3/4 / 11 3/4 / 13 3/4 / 14 3/4 / 15 3/4) adjustable b+488 b+651 b+814 b+977 b+1221 b+1465 b+1628 b+2035 b+2442 (19 1/4) (25 3/4) (32 1/8) (38 1/2) (48 1/8) (57 5/8) (64 1/8) (80 3/10) (96 1/4)
(145 3/8) 5620 (221 3/8) x-797 (31 1/2) x-908 (35 3/7)
(182 3/8) 7050 (277 5/8) x-996 (39 1/4) x-1107 (43 5/8)
(219 3/4) 8480 (333 7/8) x-1196 (47 1/8) x-1307 (51 1/2)
(275 5/8) 10630 (418 5/8) x-1494 (58 7/8) x-1605 (63 3/4)
(331 1/2) 12780 (503 1/4) x-1793 (125 3/4) x-1904 (75)
(369) 14210 (559 1/2) x-1993 (78 1/2) x-2104 (82 7/8)
(452 7/8) 17440 (686 5/8) x-2441 (96 1/8) x-2552 (100 1/2)
(59 1/2) (107 7/8) Maximum (91 3/8) (164 5/8) x-339 x-598 (13 3/8) (23 6/8) x-450 x-709 (28) (17 3/4)
4:3 Screen size (inches) Minimum a b c
(107 7/8) (145 3/8) (182 3/8) (219 3/4) (275 5/8) (331 1/2) (369) (452 7/8) Maximum (164 5/8) (221 3/8) (277 5/8) (333 7/8) (418 5/8) (503 1/4) (559 1/2) (686 5/8) 247/272/297/347/372/397 (9 5/8 / 10 3/4 / 11 3/4 / 13 3/4 / 14 3/4 / 15 3/4) adjustable b+598 b+797 b+996 b+1196 b+1494 b+1793 b+1993 b+2441 (23 5/8) (31 1/2) (39 1/4) (47 1/8) (58 7/8) (70 5/8) (78 1/2) (96 1/8)

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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