Sony Home Theater 3D ES Projector

Model number: VPL-VW95ES

Bring a high-end cinema-like experience to your home theater with a bright, vibrant picture, a 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and whisper-quiet operation.

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Bring the cinema home.

The VPL-VW95ES boasts a bright, vibrant picture and whisper-quiet operation, and performs perfectly in a light-controlled living room or home theater. New SXRD^® panel technology, optional 2D to 3D up-scaling¹³, and picture-position memory make this the projector for your home theater.

"The 3D performance on the VWL-95ES has been rather glorious." – Art Feierman, Projector Reviews

Crowd pleaser.

Leave your audiences clamoring for more. With a 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and the power of 1,000 ANSI lumen brightness, you'll get an immersive picture with deeper blacks sure to be a smash hit.

Sweet shades.

Included rechargeable 3D glasses work in conjunction with Sony's dynamic lamp control technology, boosting the light output to maximize 3D brightness. The result is vibrant, cinema-quality brightness levels for 3D movies and shows.

Take it to the next dimension.

Add a new dimension to any high definition 2D content. Sony's unique 2D to 3D up-conversion algorithm lets you view your favorite HD movies, shows or videos in immersive Sony 3D^12,¹³.

The perfect ratio.

When using a cinema scope screen, you can reap the spectacular rewards of 2.35:1 content without the need for an external anamorphic lens. That's Hollywood at home.

Enjoy an immersive picture with deep black through the VPLVW95ES's 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 1,000 ANSI lumen brightness. Sony's dynamic lamp control technology and rechargeable 3D glasses (sold separately) work together perfectly to establish vibrant, cinema-quality brightness levels for your favorite 3D movies and shows.¹ The 240Hz panel drive, along with dynamic lamp control technology, minimizes 3D crosstalk. This significantly diminishes the possibility of ghosting when watching 3D. Add a new dimension to your favorite movies, shows or videos with Sony's unique 2D to 3D up-conversion algorithm, allowing high definition 2D content connected via HDMI® to be viewed in immersive Sony 3D.² Forget that the projector is even in the room. Due to the VPLVW95ES's advanced air discharge system, Sony's whisper-quiet fan emits only 20db during show time. 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.

Immersive, vibrant picture

Enjoy an immersive picture with deep black through the VPLVW95ES’s 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 1,000 ANSI lumen brightness.

Watch 2D high definition content in 3D²

Add a new dimension to your favorite movies, shows or videos with Sony’s unique 2D to 3D up-conversion algorithm, allowing high definition 2D content connected via HDMI® to be viewed in immersive Sony 3D.²

Controllable over RS232

Seamlessly integrate the VPLVW95ES into virtually any major automation system via the bi-directional, industry-standard RS232 connection

Automatic motorized lens protector

The lens cover of the VPL-VW95ES opens automatically when the projector powers on, then closes when the projector is turned off to help prevent dust build-up on the lens.

Three-year limited warranty

Rest assured that Sony has you covered. All Sony Elevated Standard (ES) projectors enjoy three-year limited warranties, including a special tech support hotline in case you run into any problems.

240Hz for a better picture

The 240Hz panel drive, along with dynamic lamp control technology, minimizes 3D crosstalk. This significantly diminishes the possibility of ghosting when watching 3D.

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.

Integrated IR 3D Sync Transmitter

No need to wire an external transmitter. The built in IR transmitter can adequately cover home theaters with up to 120” screens.

Smoother, sharper motion

Enjoy smooth, sharp motion with Sony’s Motionflow™ technology with Dark Frame Insertion and 24p True Cinema technologies.

Cinema-like 3D brightness

Sony’s dynamic lamp control technology and rechargeable 3D glasses (sold separately) work together perfectly to establish vibrant, cinema-quality brightness levels for your favorite 3D movies and shows.¹

Whisper-quiet fan

Forget that the projector is even in the room. Due to the VPLVW95ES’s advanced air discharge system, Sony’s whisper-quiet fan emits only 20db during show time.

Picture Position

When using a cinema scope screen, enjoy 2.35:1 content without the need for an external anamorphic lens .

Simple installation

Installing the VPL-W95ES is easy with its motorized 1.6x manual zoom, horizontal and vertical shift and focus. 144 zone, 1/10th pixel step, panel alignment ensures a sharp image.

Product Specifications

Display

Native Resolution : 1080p
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 40" to 300" measured diagonally (projected)

General Features

Acceptable Computer Signals : fH: 19 to 72 kHz, fV: 48 to 92 Hz, fV: 60 Hz
Information Menu : Horizontal and Vertical frequency display
Input A : D-sub 15 Pin, Analog RGB/Component
Lens Control : Motorized focus, shift and zoom
Vertical Keystone : Yes

TV System

Color System : Auto, NTSC, PAL, SECAM

3D Features

2D to 3D Conversion : Yes
3D Glasses Brightness Adjustment : Yes
Effect Adjustment(s) : Yes
Format(s) : Frame Packing/ Side by Side/ Over-Under/Simulated 3D/ESPN 3D format/ 720p / 60 SBS
Signal : (HDMI inputs only) 1080:24p/60p/50p/60i/50i ; 720:60p/50p
Simulated 3D : Yes
Transmitter : Built-in with the option for external

Display Features

Display Technology : SXRD™ Technology

Inputs and Outputs

12V Trigger Output(s) : Mini Jack - Power On: DC 12V, output impedance: 4.7 kilohms Power Off: 0V (Selectable-Power/Anamorphic zoom)
3D Sync : 1 (Side) RJ45
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Side): 1 (RCAx3), 1 (15 Pin HD)
Composite Video Input(s) : 1 (Side) Vp-p+/-2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 2 (Side) Digital RGB/Y/Cb(Pb)Cr(Pr) with PC timing support¹
IR Input(s) : 1 (Side)
PC Video Input(s) : Yes
RS-232C Input(s) : Yes
Remote Network Connection(s) : 1 (Side) RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)

Video

Brightness : 1000 Lumens
Contrast Ratio : Up to 150,000:1 (with Advanced Iris Auto 1 ON)
Picture Modes : 9 modes
Video Calibration Settings : 11 Gamma Modes Black & white level fine adjustment Real color processing Ver.2

Convenience Features

Auto Input Search : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
IR Receiver : Front & Rear, Front, Rear
Image Flip : HV, H, V, Off
Multiple Language Display : 15 languages (including English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese)
Power Save Mode : Yes
Remote Control : Yes (RMPJ21)
Test Pattern : Yes

General

Integration Partner : Yes (Control4 Certified, AMX Device Discovery, Crestron Integrated Partner, Savant Partner in Excellence, RTI & URC)
Projection Picture Size : 40" to 300" measured diagonally

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : Product Warranty - Limited 3 Years Parts and Labor except the lamp. Lamp Warranty - 90 Days from date of purchase.

Video Features

10-bit Video Processing : Yes
3D Comb Filter : Yes
Acceptable Video Signals : Composite video, Y/C video, 15 kHz (RGB/Component) 50/60Hz; Progressive component 50/60 Hz; DTV (480/60i, 480/60p, 575/50i, 575/50p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080P24sF(48i),1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i), HDMI inputs only: 1080/60p, 1080/24p
Deep Color : Yes
Dot Phase : Yes
Film Mode : Yes
Lens Shift Function : Yes
Motionflow™ Technology : Yes (120 Hz with Dark Frame Insertion)
Panel Driver : 240Hz Panel Drive
Picture Position : Yes, lens-less anamorphic
Title Area Control : Yes
Vertical Position : Yes
Vertical Size : Yes
x.v.Color™ Technology : Yes

In the Box

AC Cord
(2) 3D Glasses: TDG-PJ1

Remote Control (RM-PJ21)
CD Rom (Image Director 3)

Instruction Manual
Size AA batteries x 2

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Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Telecommunications Industry Association.

1. Requires 3D content, 3D player, 3D glasses, and HDMI® cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).

2. Simulated 3D image will vary based on source content.

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