Sony VPL-HW50ES Specification Guide

Featuring SXRD® technology, 1700 lumen brightness, 100,000:1 dynamic 

contrast, and “Reality Creation” super resolution processing, this 

projector produces outstanding, vibrant images.  The integrated 3D 

transmitter, dynamic lamp control and 240Hz panel drive work together 

creating bright 3D images nearly free of crosstalk.

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  These features, 

combined with the whisper quiet 21dB operation, make the VPL-HW50ES 

the perfect choice.

                                

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•  100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
•  1700 ANSI lumen brightness
•  Reality Creation super resolution processing
•  Dynamic lamp control improves 3D brightness
•  240Hz panel drive improves 3D picture

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•  Convert standard HD content to 3D

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•  Integrated IR 3D Sync Transmitter
•  Powerful, independent 2D and 3D calibration: Nine picture modes, nine gamma adjustments
•  Three-year limited warranty 
•  2 Pairs of 3D glasses and extra lamp included
•  Whisper-quiet fan: Only 21db emitted  

Features

Immersive, vibrant picture

Enjoy an immersive picture with deep black levels in just about any home theater environment 

through the VPL-HW50ES 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 1,700 ANSI lumen brightness.

As close to the original masters as possible

Watch your favorite HD movies and television shows with detail as close to the original masters as 

possible. Sony’s proprietary Reality Creation algorithm restores important fine detail that was lost 

due to compression during the mastering process, even for high definition video.

Cinema-like 3D brightness

Sony’s dynamic lamp control technology and rechargeable 3D glasses work together perfectly 

to establish vibrant, cinema-quality brightness levels on your favorite 3D movies and shows.

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240Hz for a better 3D picture

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The 240Hz panel drive, along with dynamic lamp control technology, minimizes 3D crosstalk. This 

greatly diminishes the possibility of ghosting when watching 3D.

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Watch standard HD content in 3D

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Add a new dimension to your favorite movies, shows or videos with Sony’s unique 2D to 3D 

up-conversion algorithm, allowing any high definition 2D content connected via HDMI® to be 

viewed in immersive Sony 3D.

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Whisper-quiet fan

Forget that the projector is even in the room. Due to the VPL-HW50ES advanced air discharge 

system, Sony’s whisper-quiet fan emits only 22db during show time. 

Powerful picture calibration features

Quickly calibrate your picture to the type of content you’re enjoying with nine unique modes 

including a variety of cinema, gaming, photo and user customizable pre-sets. 

Controllable over RS232

Seamlessly integrate the VPL-HW50ES into virtually any major automation system via the bi-

directional, industry-standard RS232 connection

Integrates into challenging rooms

The VPL-HW50ES can be adjusted to fit complex rooms with its 1.6x manual zoom, and horizontal 

and vertical shift features and 1/10th pixel step panel alignment

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