Sony VPL-PHZ61

Brand	Sony
Type	Installation
Released	December 2022
Resolution	WUXGA
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
ISO light output	6,400 lm
Throw ratio	1.23–1.97:1

A 3LCD laser projector with a 1920x1200 (16:10) panel set and a rated 6,400 ISO 21118 lumens, aimed at meeting rooms, lecture halls and classrooms. It has a manual 1.6x zoom lens with +55/-35% vertical shift, two HDMI inputs plus HDBaseT, accepts 4K 60p signals and downscales them, and has no Wi-Fi.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel model	BrightEra LCD Panel
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
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	8 bit
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
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser diode
Light source life	Rated: 20,000 h
Light-source dimming	Dynamic frame
ISO light output	6,400 lm ISO 21118 · Standard mode	ISO 21118 · Standard mode
Brightness by mode	Standard: 6,400 lm · Middle: 4,700 lm

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
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI (Input B): HDMI 2.0; HDMI (Input C): HDMI 2.0
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–92 Hz
HDBaseT	Yes
VGA input	Yes
USB media playback	No
RS-232	Yes
LAN control	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron
Wi-Fi	None
Ethernet	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Portrait
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	463 W
Power consumption by mode	Standard: 463 W AC 100-120 V; 434 W at AC 220-240 V	AC 100-120 V; 434 W at AC 220-240 V
Standby power	0.5 W
Networked standby power	1 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 37 dB(A) · Middle: 34 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	422 mm
Depth	338 mm
Height	129 mm
Weight	7 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Side
Sealed optical engine	Yes
Air filter	Replaceable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 12,000 h From the ProjectorCentral review (US outlet); Sony's warranty pages are not readable. ProjectorCentral's spec page also lists 5 years.
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-PHZ61 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.23–1.97:1 lens.
Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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