Sony VPL-VW915ES

Brand	Sony · Home Cinema (ES)
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	September 2020
Resolution	DCI 4K
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.38–2.83:1

A native 4K home-cinema projector with three 0.74-inch SXRD panels, a phosphor laser light source rated at 2,000 lm and a motorized 2.06x zoom lens with wide lens shift and five lens-position memories. It has two HDMI inputs and no built-in speakers, and suits dedicated rooms and large screens.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,000 lm
Imaging technology	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal	0.74 in
Panel alignment	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect	17:9Derived
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic HDR Enhancer
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	Up to 20,000 h

Optics

Throw ratio	1.38–2.83:1100″ · 3.10–6.35 m
Throw measured from	Lens
Image size	60–300 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	2.05×Derived
Focal length	21.7–44.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)	3–4
Focus	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	-80–85%
Horizontal lens shift	±31%
Motorised lens shift	Yes
Lens memory slots	5

Motion & gaming

Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Max input refresh	DCI 4K: 60 Hz

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	560 × 496 × 223 mm
Weight	About 20,000 g
Orientations	Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m
Exhaust	Rear

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 430 W
Standby	0.4 W
Networked standby	1 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	24 dB(A)

Safety & support

User manual

projectorcentral.com

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Lens cap
Remote	IR · backlit

Reviews

Articles

Date	Title	Publication
October 7, 2020	Sony VPL-VW915ES 4K LCOS Projector Review Sound & Vision · October 7, 2020	Sound & Vision

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	VPL-VW915ES