Sony VPL-PHZ51

Brand	Sony · Professional laser projectors
Type	Installation
Released	December 2022
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,300
Throw ratio	1.23–1.97:1

A 3LCD laser-diode projector with a 1920x1200 (16:10) panel and a rated 5,300 lm, aimed at meeting rooms, education and fixed installs. It has a 1.6x manual zoom lens with manual lens shift, HDMI, HDBaseT, VGA and composite inputs, RS-232 and LAN control, and a 16 W mono speaker.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1200
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4
Colour management system	6-axis

Optics

Throw ratio	1.23–1.97:1
Throw reference point	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift	±15%
Motorized lens shift	No
Interchangeable lens	No
Image size range	40–300 in
Corner / warp correction	Warp

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diode
Light source life	Rated: 20,000 h
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	5,300
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified

Audio

Speaker power	16 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–92 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes
VGA input	Yes
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	463 W
Standby power	0.5 W
Networked standby power	1 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 32 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	422 mm
Depth	338 mm
Height	129 mm
Weight	6.8 kg
Air filter	Replaceable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr third-party listing (ProjectorCentral); Sony warranty page not readable.
User manual	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html

In the box

Box contents	Remote, Battery, Power cord, Light shield, Setup guide
Remote type	IR

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-PHZ51 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.23–1.97:1 lens.
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