Sony VPL-CW275 User Manual

Display system

3 LCD system

Display device

Size of effective display area

0.75” (19.0 mm) x 3, BrightEra, Aspect ratio: 16:10

Number of pixels

3,072,000 (1280 x 800 x 3) pixels

Projection lens

Zoom

x1.5

Focus

Manual 

Lens Shift

Manual V: +/- 5% H: +/- 3%

Throw Ratio

1.32 - 1.91:1

Light source

High-pressure mercury lamp 245 W type

High-pressure mercury lamp 280 W type

Recommended lamp replacement time*

1

3000 H / 4000 H / 5000 H (Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)

3000 H / 4000 H (Lamp mode: High / Standard)

Filter cleaning cycle*

1

Max. 5000 H / same time as lamp replacement is recommended

Max 4000 H / same time as lamp replacement is recommended

Screen size

40” to 300” (1.02  m to 7.62 m)

Light output (Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)

4500 lm / 3400 lm / 2500 lm 

5100 lm / 4200 lm / Auto

Colour light output

4500 lm / 3400 lm / 2500 lm 

5100 lm / 4200 lm / Auto

Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*

2

3700:1

Fan noise

30dB (low)

36dB (Standard)

Speaker

10 W x 1 (monaural)

Displayable scanning 
requency

Horizontal

19 kHz - 92 kHz

Vertical

48 Hz - 92 Hz 

Display resolution

Computer signal input

Maximum input signal resolution: UXGA 1600 x 1200*

3

 (resizing display), Panel display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels

Video signal input

NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i

Colour system

Auto / NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 

Colour System Resolution

720 TV Lines

(V & H) Keystone correction

Vertical: Max. +/- 30 degrees Horizontal: Max. +/- 20% degrees

OSD language

23-languages (English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, 

Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Persian, Indonesian, Finnish, Hungarian)

Computer and video 
signal input/output

INPUT A

RGB / Y PB PR input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack

INPUT B

RGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack

INPUT C

HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support. Audio input: HDMI audio support

S VIDEO IN

S video input connector: Mini DIN 4-pin, Audio input connector: RCA (Shared with Video In)

VIDEO IN

Video input connector: RCA, Audio input connector: RCA (Shared with S-Video) 

OUTPUT

Monitor output connector

*4

: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio output connector

*5

: Stereo mini jack (variable out)

Control signal input/output

RS-232C connector: D-sub 9-pin (female)

LAN connector: RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Operating temperature (Operating humidity)

0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F (35% to 85% (no condensation))

Storage temperature (Storage humidity)

-10°C to 60°C / -4°F to 140°F (10% to 90%)

Power requirements

AC 100 V to 240 V, 1.4A to 3.6 A  50 Hz /60 Hz

AC 100V to 240V, 1.7A to 3.9A 50Hz/60Hz

Power consumption

AC 100 V to 120 V

340W / 280W / 240W (Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)

397W / 345W (lamp Mode: High / Standard)

AC 220 V to 240 V

320W / 265W / 225W (Lamp Mode: High / Standard / Low)

373W / 323W (Lamp Mode: High / Standard)

Standby mode power 
consumption

AC 100 V to 120 V

3W / < 0.5 W (Standby mode: Standard / Low)

AC 220 V to 240 V

3W / < 0.5 W (Standby mode: Standard / Low)

Heat dissipation

AC 100 V to 120 V

1,195BTU 

1,352 BTU

AC 220 V to 240 V

1,126BTU 

1,273 BTU

Standard outside dimensions

W 406 x H 122.3 x D 330.5 mm / W 15 31/32  x H 4 13/16  x D 13 in. W 406 x H 113 x D 330.5 mm / W 15 31/32 x H 4 4/16 x D 13 in (without protrusion)

Mass

5.5kg / 12lb 2oz

Supplied accessories

RM-PJ7 Remote Commander RM-PJ7 (1), CR2025 Lithium Battery (1), AC Power Cord, Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (1), Lens Cap (1), Operating Instructions (1), EU Battery Info, 

Warranty Documentation Quick Reference Manual (1)

Optional accessories

LMP-C240 Projector Lamp 

LMP-C280 Projector Lamp

PAM-300 Bracket

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Projector Lamp (for replacement) 

LMP-C240

(VPL-CW255)

Projector Lamp  

LMP-C280

(VPL-CW275)

PAM-300

Bracket

*1:    The figures are expected maintenance time 

and not guaranteed. They will depend on the 
environment or how the projector is used. 

*2:   The value is average.  
*3:   Available for VESA reduced blanking signal. 
*4:   Not available in Standby.  
*5:    Works as audio switcher function. From current 

channel only. Not available in standby.

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