Sony VPL-GTZ280
| Brand | Sony · Visualization and simulation |
| Type | Installation |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,000 lm |
| Native contrast (on/off) | 20,000:1 |
| Throw ratio | 0.8–2.73:1 |
A native 4K (4096 x 2160) SXRD laser projector for simulation, visualization and multi-projector installs. It has no lens in the box, four DisplayPort inputs, 5-lens-position memory and an optional upgrade path to higher brightness, HDR, 120 Hz input and infrared output.
Data sheet
Picture
| Colour light output | 2,000 lm | |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,000 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| Native contrast (on/off) | Up to 20,000:1 | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | Up to 10 bit | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D glasses sync | RF |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.8–2.73:1100″ · 1.80–6.13 m | |
| Image size | 60–1,000 in | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
Motion & gaming
Inputs & control
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | AMX |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 550 × 750 × 228 mm | |
| Weight | 40,000 g | |
| Orientations | 360° | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 1,200 W | |
| Standby | 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | 0.6 W | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| User manual | projectorcentral.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-GTZ280 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.8–2.73:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default | All regions | MPN | VPL-GTZ280 |