Sony VPL-VW50 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 10/28/2008
VPL-VW50
40" to 300" (Diagonally) SXRD™  Cineza® Projector
 
 
 
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Features
General 
Vertical Keystone: Yes
 
Standby Mode: Yes
 
Lens Control: Off, On
 
High Altitude Mode: Off, On
 
Information Menu: Horizontal and Vertical 
frequency display
 
Acceptable Computer Signals: fH: 19 to 72 
kHz, fV: 48 to 92 Hz, fV: 60 Hz
 
Input A: Auto, Computer, Component, 
Video GBR
 
DVI Signal Setting: Auto, Computer, Video 
GBR
 
Video 
Video Processing: Yes
 
Vertical Position:  Yes
 
Picture Shift Function: Yes
 
Title Area Control: Yes
 
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 - 
DVI and HDMI inputs only, 1080/50p - DBI 
and HDMI inputs only, Composite video, 
Y/C video.
 
10-bit Video Processing: Yes
 
Convenience 
Multiple Language Display: 15 languages 
(including English, French, Spanish, 
German and Chinese)
 
Power Save Mode: On, Off
 
Auto Input Search: Yes
 
Test Pattern:  Yes
 
Image Flip: HV, H, V, Off
 
IR Receiver: Front & Rear, Front, Rear
 
Illumination: Off, On
 
Remote Control: Yes (Backlit)
 
Specifications
General
Lens: fl 8.7 to 33.7 mm/F2.54 to 3.53 mm
 
Projection Picture Size: 40" to 300" 
measured diagonally
 
Television Type: HD Front Projectors
 
Display
Screen Size (measured diagonally): 40" to 
300" measured diagonally (projected)
 
Native Resolution: 1080p
 
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
 
Aspect Ratio:  16:9
 
Video
Contrast Ratio:  Up to 15000:1 (with 
Advanced Iris Auto ON)
 
Overscan: Yes
 
Inputs and Outputs
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s): 1 
(Side)
 
Composite Video Input(s): 1 (Side) Vp-p+/-
2 dB sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
 
S-Video Input(s):  Y/C mini DIN 4-pin type, Y 
(luminance): 1 Vp-p+/-2 dB sync negative 
(75 ohms terminated) C (chrominance): 
burst 0.286 1 Vp-p+/-2 dB (NTSC) sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated) burst 0.3 
1 Vp-p+/-2 dB (PAL) sync negative (75 
ohms terminated)
 
PC Video Input(s): D-Sub15 and HDMI
(Side) fH: 19 to 72kHz / fV: 48 to 92 Hz / 
Maximum resolution (HDMI only): 1920 x 
1080 fV: 60Hz
 
Remote Network Connection(s): 1 (Side) 
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female) RJ-45 10 
BASE-T/100BASE-TX (For gamma 
adjustment using included 
ImageDirector2 software.)
 
Component/Progressive: DTV (480/60i, 
575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 
720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), 1080/60p 
(DVI and HDMI channel only), Composite 
video, Y/X video
 
12V Trigger Input(s): 1 (1 Side) Mini Jack - 
Power On: DC 12V, output impedance: 
4/7 kilohms Power Off: 0V
 
HDMI™  Connection(s) (Total): 2 (Side) 
Digital RGB/Y/Cb(Pb)Cr(Pr) with PC 
timing support
 
RS-232C Input(s):  Yes
 
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation): 300W
 
Power Consumption (in Standby): 8W
 
Power Requirements: AC 100-240V, 1.3-3A, 
50/60Hz
 
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature:  5° C to 35° C (41° F 
to 95° F)
 
Operating Humidity:  35% to 85% 
( condensation)
 
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Product Warranty - 
2 Years Parts and Labor except the lamp. 
Lamp Warranty - 90 Days from date of 
purchase.
 
Dimensions
Weight: 24.25 lbs (11kg)
 
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control (RM-PJVW100)
 
Instruction Manual
 
AC Cord
 
CD ROM Image Director 2)
 
Lens Cap
 
Size AA (R6) batteries x2
 
Optional Accessories
Ultra High Pressure Replacement Lamp 
(LMP-H200)
 
Black Ceiling Mount (PSS-610)
 
White Ceiling Mount (PSS-H10)
 
Color: White
 
UPC Code: 027242694002
 
1. For supported resolutions and timing please refer to user manual. 
2. Limited to resolutions supported by both the PC and the Sony TV. See 
Sony TV users manual and PC documentation for supported 
resolutions 
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