VPL-VW100/P

High Definition SXRD Video Projector
In response to strong demand from professional customers, Sony is proud to introduce the VPL-VW100/P professional SXRD HD Projector.
The power of SXRD technology delivers a whole new level of projector performance for professional venues. With a contrast ratio up to 15,000:1*, and the Advanced Iris function that dynamically adjusts video images according to the level of the input signal, the VPL-VW100/P provides a picture quality that rivals even the best CRTs. The black levels are deep. The color range is wide and accurate. All with incredible 1920 x 1080 full HD 1080p detail.
Ideal for museums, mini-theaters, or virtually any controlled-lighting application, an ultra quiet fan and Lens Shift function provide flexible placement options. Smooth, film-like picture quality and excellent response to fast motion allow the VPL-VW100/P to be the centerpiece of any video system. And its elegant design fits into just about any room decor.

*With Advanced Iris ON

KEY FEATURES
Supports Full HD 1080p with three SXRD 1920 x 1080 chips Up to 15000:1 Contrast Ratio (Advanced Iris ON) Full HD 1080p Input Quiet operation with low fan noise (22dB) Pure Xenon Lamp (400W) for accurate and natural color Advanced Iris Function (Auto, On, Off) 1.8X Zoom Blanking function allows the user to add an adjustable black frame over unusable portions of the image Lens Shift RCP (Real Color Processing) Function (User 1, 2, 3 and Off) User Selectable OverScan Function (choice of ON or OFF) PC Input (D-sub 15)1 Front Projection
For supported resolutions and timings, please refer to user's manual.

Front Panel View

SPECIFICATIONS
VPL-VW100/P Optical Characteristics Projection System 3-SXRD panel, 1 lens projection system Panel Type.61-inch SXRD panel with 6,220,800 total pixels Lens f1 8.7 to 33.7mm/F2.54 to 3.53 Lamp 400W xenon lamp Contrast Ratio Up to 15000:1 (with Advanced Iris Auto ON) Screen Coverage 40 to 300 inches (Viewable area, measured diagonally) Electrical Characteristics Color System NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 Display Resolution 1920 x 1080p Acceptable Computer Signals fH: 19 to 72 kHz, fV: 48 to 92 Hz, Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080, fV: 60Hz Acceptable Video Signals 15 kHz (RGB/Component) 50/60Hz, Progressive Component, 50/60 Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p HDMI/DVI-D input only, 1080/50p HDMI/DVI-D input only) Composite video, Y/C video Input/Output Video Input Composite Video: Phono, S Video: Y/C Mini DIN 4-pin, Component: Phono Input A (RGB) Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin (female) Digital Input HDMI: Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR), DVI-D(TMDS): Digital RGB Network RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Remote RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin (female) 12V Trigger Input Minijack General Cabinet Color Dark Gray Power Consumption 610W (in operation) 10W (in Standby) 0.5W (in ECO mode) Power Requirements AC 100 to 240V, 0.8 to 1.95A, 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C) Operating Humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation) Dimensions (W x H x D) 191/2 x 67/8 x 225/8 inches (496 x 175 x 574mm) Weight 41lbs 13oz (19kg) Supplied Accessories Remote Commander Unit RM-PJVW100, Size AA batteries (x2) for Remote Commander unit, AC Power Cord, CD-ROM (Image Director 2), Air Filter Cover, Operating Manual Optional Accessories LMP-H400 Xenon Replacement Lamp PSS-610//A Ceiling Mount

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

SXRD is a display technology developed by Sony engineers to meet and exceed the demands of a high definition image at its full 1080 line resolution. It is a 1920 x 1080p chip characterized by several key benefits full HD resolution, smooth film-like image with minimal screen door effects, high response times (2.5ms rise and fall), high contrast ratios and accurate color rendition. Pure Xenon lamp provides equal brightness output levels for all three primary colors red, green and blue used to create the trillions of colors that can be delivered. Natural and accurate color is reproduced with bottomless whites and spectacular reds. Advanced Iris Function reproduces bright images and deep blacks by dynamically changing the opening of the iris according to the level of input signal. Ultra Quiet Fan efficiently removes heat at a barely noticeable noise spec. Obtrusive fan noise is virtually eliminated to allow for flexibility in room placement. ARC-F (All Range Crisp Focus) Lens delivers an 8% improvement in focus to the center of the screen and a 20% improvement in focus to the corner of the screen compared to previous Sony lenses. RCP (Real Color Processing) allows the user to target specific colors on the picture and fine adjust their color and hue without changing the overall picture color and hue.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

LMP-H400

Xenon Replacement Lamp

Side Panel View

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F U L L

S X R D

P R O J E C T O R

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The VPL-VW100, Full High Definition SXRD Home Theatre Projector has the highest contrast ratio of any projector in the marketplace. It successfully combines the breathtaking innovations from two award winning products; VPL-VW12HT (EISA 2002) and QUALIA 004 (EISA 2005) to deliver the best of both. Specifically designed for the Home Theatre environment, with its clean sweeping lines and stunning white casing the VPL-VW100 is the perfect embodiment of ultimate style and supreme technology.

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Standard Definition
High Definition 5 times more detail
HIGH DEFINITION (HD) / Programming is about to make the most dramatic change to viewing habits. The quantum leap in picture quality has to be seen to be believed, and it is reassuring to know that Sony is at the very heart of this technological revolution. Sony is currently working very closely with many of the major programme makers and broadcasters around the world as they adopt the new technology. Similarly Sony is bringing to market a wealth of HD products. These range in applications from Post Production Suites to Medical Analysis and from consumer products such as Camcorders to Games Consoles. The heart of all HD products is always the display and Sony offers a wide range of HD displays amongst monitors, Flat TVs and projectors. It is this wealth of experience and knowledge of HD displays which has been applied and encapsulated into the VPL-VW100. High definition displays offer high resolution wide screen images which are closer to reality because of their startling clarity. The result is a dramatically engaging viewing experience which is maximised to the full when viewed on a larger screen, only made possible through the use of a projector.

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S O N Y

S X R DT

MOTION PICTURE FILM QUALITY IMAGES / The Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) technology has been designed by Sony to perform like 35mm movie film. The VPL-VW100 has virtually vanished the screen door effect, which is the pixel grid being seen on screen, by using narrow inter-pixel spacing.
A Sony SXRDTM panel, of which the VPL-VW100 employs three, one for each colour (red, green and blue), has over 2 million enabled square pixels. This is more than twice as many as other 720p high-end projectors. The combination of the three panels means that the Sony SXRDTM prism block located within the VPL-VW100 has 6.22 million active pixels. Having three panels also eliminates the

Sony SXRD

need for a colour wheel and the potential rainbow colour separation. The result is film quality smoothness and a tremendous increase in clarity. Sony SXRDTM is capable of reproducing full HD panel resolution (1920 x 1080) with pixels of only 7m. In combination with the minimization effect of the space between pixels, the inter-pixel space of 0.35m delivers an extremely life like picture that is simply breathtaking. For a smooth rendering of images, the VPL-VW100 has a rapid 2.5 milli second response time, which enhances crisp and vivid image reproduction, even from video sources containing fast moving images.
7m pixel size 0.35m inter-pixel space A conceptual diagram of a SXRDTM prism block with three SXRDTM panels in place

Sony SXRDTM (1920x1080)

DLP (1280x720)

Pixel Definition

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The VPL-VW100 uses a Pure Xenon Lamp to deliver a true movie theatre experience. This is because it is capable of producing the closest light quality to that of sunlight and therefore Xenon lamps are commonly used in applications where the quality and clarity of the light is critical. Xenon lamps are also widely used in professional movie projectors, where demanding movie goers insist on the best possible picture quality for their viewing enjoyment. Today, with the VPL-VW100, the home theatre experience moves well beyond that of the movie theatre, delivering stunning high definition visuals in the comfort of your home.

Pure Xenon Lamp UHP Lamp

A conventional projector may provide you with a picture, but only Sonys VPL-VW100 envelopes you with true to life, richer and deeper colour accuracy.

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X E N O N

L A M P

C O M P A R I S O N
Reproducing the brightness of clear whites and reds has been a difficult matter for conventional projectors. The UHP (Ultra-High Pressure mercury) lamp built into these projectors are deficient in reproducing reds, which in turn affects the overall colour quality of the image. The Pure Xenon Lamp however, has extraordinarily flat spectral characteristics, and therefore reproduces a light spectrum with a high similarity to sunlight. Not surprisingly, there is no comparison with the VPL-VW100 in natural colour reproduction.

C O L O U R

U N I F O R M I T Y
SONY SXRDTM EQUAL LENGTH LIGHT PATH / Unlike other projection technologies, Sony SXRDTM manages the separated light paths (red, green and blue) along paths of equal length thus ensuring colour uniformity across the screen, even in the four corners. In a conventional projector the processing creates light paths of different lengths and therefore of different strengths when they are forwarded to the lens. This can create colour inconsistency and whilst measures are taken to compensate for this, colour inconsistency cannot be completely eliminated.
Pure Xenon Lamp Sunlight UHP Lamp
Sony SXRDTM equal length light path

Pure Xenon Lamp

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ALL RANGE CRISP FOCUS LENS

U LT R A

H I G H

C O N T R A S T

ADVANCED IRIS / The combination of the newly-evolved Advanced Iris and the Full HD SXRDTM panel delivers an ultra high 15,000:1 contrast ratio when in Auto mode. Advanced Iris can be controlled by the menu set up and has three settings; Off, On and Auto. In Auto mode it also automatically switches to an optimum iris according to the projected image. The Automatic Iris Aperture mimics the human eye in its behaviour resulting in deeper velvety blacks in the darker scenes and truly whiter whites in the brighter scenes. The effect is truly eye opening!

Bright scene

Dark scene
ALL RANGE CRISP FOCUS (ARC-F) LENS / Especially for the VPL-VW100 Sony have engineered a new lens technology to optimise the high performance of the HD Sony SXRDTM panel. The ARC-F lens is capable of reproducing full HD panel resolution (1920 x 1080) with pixels of only 7m. In combination with the minimization effect of the space between pixels, the inter-pixel space of 0.35m delivers an extremely life like picture that is simply breathtaking.
Advanced Iris: Off Aperture open Normal contrast Advanced Iris: On Aperture smaller Enhances black by emphasising contrast

P O S I T I O N I N G

F L E X I B I L I T Y

2.54 metres 100 inches

1.8 TIMES ZOOM / The VPL-VW100 has one fixed lens with an incredible zoom range of 1.8 times (conventional projectors employ 1.2 times), that provides a greater flexibility in throwing distance. Combined with the lens shift function to adjust the projected image, the user has greater flexibility over where to position the projector within the room.

3.0 metres / 118.11 inches
5.5 metres / 216.54 inches

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Horizontal shift: 1mm (Manual)

1mm 1mm

Lens Shift adds greater flexibility allowing the projected image to be adjusted in the vertical direction electronically via the remote control, and in the horizontal direction manually via a 1mm step change to the lens.
Vertical shift: 0.65V (Powered)

Original height = 1V

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F U L L D I G I TA L P R O C E S S I N G
HIGH DEFINITION INPUT CONVERTER / The management and integrity of the data processing within the projector is of paramount importance to ensure that the best possible picture information reaches Sonys purpose designed 12 bit panel driver. For this reason, Sony has incorporated its own high quality DRC-MFv2, IP Converter and 3D Gamma processors into the VPL-VW100. DIGITAL REALITY CREATION MULTI FUNCTION v2 / Stunningly crisp and smooth images are reproduced thanks to Sonys DRC-MFv2 processor that allows the user to finely adjust the reality and clarity parameters. DRC-MFv2 is a proven technology that has been utilised with great success in the Sony BRAVIA LCD TV range and produces stunning results even when provided with a DVD source. 12 BIT PANEL DRIVER / Sonys 12 bit panel driver employed within the VPL-VW100 is capable of producing 4096 gradients of colour. This extended range of colour definition means far more realistic skin tones, greater natural colour reproduction and therefore pictures containing far more dimension. REAL COLOUR PROCESSING / RCP allows the user to adjust a specific colour (red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta) independent of all other colours to achieve the perfect image for each media environment. Three user settings can then be set so that they may be recalled at will. For the ultimate in user flexibility the projector image settings can be further adjusted from a PC using the supplied Image Director 2 software. OVERSCAN AND NOISE REDUCTION / The overscan function allows the complete projection of the input image ("off" setting) or it allows you to hide the image noise that appears along the edges of the picture ("on" setting). Noise reduction reduces the "roughness" or noise of the picture (low / middle / high setting), giving you a smoother picture and a more pleasurable viewing experience.

Menu screen

Original image before adjusting Real Colour Processing
Specific magenta area is selected
Real Colour Processing adjusted image

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SUPERB LOW FAN NOISE / When the eye is being entertained with the most stunning imagery, distractions of any nature interfere with your movie experience. That is why the VPL-VW100 is the quietest home projector in the industry. The fan noise of 22dB is like someone whispering at a distance of 20 metres, in other words hardly perceptible.
The VPL-VW100 plays host to the widest range of input connections possible. In addition to the standard analogue inputs of Component Video, Composite Video and S-Video the projector accommodates a 15-pin D-sub for PC connection. The range of digital inputs will ensure that any input device can be capably handled. The inclusion of both HDMI and DVI-D inputs guarantee the best possible HD picture quality will be delivered to the screen. Furthermore, a 9-pin remote connection for integration into a room control system and a 12-volt trigger output for controlling powered screens or room lights, have been incorporated. The projector can also be connected to a network enabling adjustments to the setup and monitoring of the lamp status from a remote PC.

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150mm 252.7mm 130mm 75mm 252.7mm 130mm

248mm 303mm

PSS-H10 - Optional Ceiling Bracket

248mm 496mm

303mm 578mm

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Contrast Ratio / Advanced Iris Setting Auto: On: Off: Brightness in ANSI Lumens Projection System LCD Panel Size Native Resolution Max. Input Signal Resolution Zoom Lens Fan Noise Picture Correction - Vertical Picture Correction- Horizontal Lamp Lamp Replacement Time Lamp Replacement Type Filter Cleaning Time Screen Size (diagonally) Throwing Distance Floor Installation 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen Auto / On / Off:

VPL-VW100

15,000:1 6,000:1 3,000:/ 400 / SXRD panels, 1 lens system 0.61-inch SXRD with micro-lens array Full HD 1920 x 1080 x 3, 6,220,800 Pixels 1920 x 1080 1.8 times (electric) f 18.7 - 33.7mm / F 2.54 - 3.53 22dB Lens Shift (electrical) & Vertical Keystone Lens Shift (manual fine adjustment) 400W Pure Xenon 2500 Hours LMP-HHours 40 - 300 inch / 1.02 - 7.62m 2.5 - 4.3m 3.1 - 5.3m 4.7 - 8.0m 6.3 - 10.7m 9.4 - 16.0m 1 (Input A) (TMDS) (D-sub 9-pin) RJ-Minijack (12V) PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N / PAL 60 system (only auto) 15kHz RGB/Component 50/60Hz, Progressive Component 50/60Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), 1080/60p (DVI and HDMI only), 1080/50p (DVI and HMDI only), Composite Video, Y/C Video Horizontal 19-72kHz, Vertical 48-92Hz, Maximum resolution 1920x1080, fV: 60Hz Yes Max. 610W, Standby mode: 10W, ECO mode: 0.5W Glossy White 496 x 175 x 574 mm Approx 19kg Off / On / Auto Manual colour adjustments Off / Mode 1 / Mode 2 Off / Low / Middle / High On / Off (Whole Picture) Full (Whole Screen) / Through Status / Control / Set-up via IP Address RM-PJVW100 2x R6 (AA) Air filter cover Image Director 2 Software LMP-H400 PSS-H10

V P L V W

RM-PJVW100 - Supplied Illuminated Remote Control
80" / 2m screen 100" / 2.5m screen 150" / 3.8m screen 200" / 5.1m screen 300" / 7.6m screen
INPUTS 15-pin D-sub HDMI DVI-D Component Video S-Video Composite Video RS232C Network Trigger Out SIGNALS Colour System (switched automatically & manually) Acceptable Video Signals

S P E C

LMP-H400 - Replacement lamp
Acceptable Computer Signals GENERAL HD Ready Power Consumption Colour Dimensions (wxhxd) Weight SPECIAL FEATURES Advanced Iris Real Colour Processing DRC-MFv2, smooth images Noise Reduction Over Scan Screen Area Access Projector via PC SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Remote Control Battery Remote Replacement Air Filter CD-ROM OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Replacement Lamp Ceiling Bracket

I C A T I O

Easy replacement of lamp
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