Sony VPL-HW45ES

MSRP$1,999

Brand	Sony · Home Cinema (ES)
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	June 2016
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source type	Lamp
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,800
Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1

A 1080p home cinema projector with three 0.61-inch SXRD panels, a 215 W lamp and a manual 1.6x zoom lens with generous lens shift. It is rated at 1,800 lumens, has two HDMI inputs, active 3D with a built-in RF transmitter, and suits dark or dimmed rooms rather than bright ones.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	LCoS
Technology brand	SXRD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.61 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	None
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone
Dynamic light control	None
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, Custom
Colour management system	6-axis
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Black frame insertion	Yes
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 60 Hz
3D support	Yes
3D sync method	RF
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D
Glasses included	0

Optics

Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1
Throw reference point	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 2.4–3.83 m · 100″: 3–4.79 m · 120″: 3.61–5.76 m · 150″: 4.52–7.2 m · 200″: 6.04–9.61 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	±71%
Horizontal lens shift	±25%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	18.7–29.7 mm
F-number	2.52–3.02
Image size range	40–300 in

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W type (replacement LMP-H210)
Lamp wattage	215 W
Light source life	Low: 6,000 h
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,800
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified

Audio

Speaker count

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1080
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI
Horizontal scan frequency	19–72 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	48–92 Hz
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	No
Wired IR input	Yes
12 V trigger	No
Ethernet	No

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	35–85%RH
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	310 W
Standby power	0.4 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Minimum: 22 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	407 mm
Depth	464 mm
Height	179 mm
Weight	9 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Front
Colours / finishes	Black, White
Air filter	Washable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF

In the box

Remote type	Backlit
3D glasses in box	0

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-HW45ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–2.16:1 lens.
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