WXGA / 4,500 lm
Optical
Light Output /
Basic Installation Projector
VPL-CW255
Key Features
• 4,500 lumens (ISO 21118)
• Native WXGA (1,280x800) resolution
• High contrast ratio
• BrightEra® panel
• Advanced Crisp Focus Lens
• Energy efficient and power saving features
- Recommended lamp replacement time 5000h (low mode)
- Auto lamp dimming when the projector is left ON
- ECO MODE key
• Synchronized lamp and filter maintenance cycle
• Installation Adjustment Function
- H/V keystone adjustment
- 4 corners and 4 sides
• Lens shift for fine adjustment
• Flexible 1.5x manual zoom standard lens
• Blend-in design
• Convenient terminals including HDMI, RS-232C and RJ-45
• 10W speaker output
Dimensions (Front)
Dimensions (Bottom)
Connector Panels
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Unit: mm (inches)
Color Light Output
LCD Panels 0.75”x3 BrightEra LCD Panel
Panel Display Resolution WXGA (1280x800 dots)
Contrast Ratio 3,700:1 (Full white/full black) *
Light Source Ultra high-pressure mercury lamp 245 W type
Recommended Lamp
Replacement Time*
Filter Cleaning Cycle*
Projection Lens
Screen Size 40” to 300”
Interface
Computer and
Video
Input/Output
Other Signal
Input/Output
General
Speaker 10Wx1 (monaural)
Scanning Frequency H: 19 to 92 kHz, V: 48 to 92 Hz
Display
Resolution
Color System
UPC Code 0 27242 83935 9
Power Requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.6 A to 1.4 A, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption
Standby Mode
Power Consumption
Dimensions (WxHxD)
(without protrusion)
Mass 5.5 kg /12 lb 2 oz
Optional Accessories
Replacement Lamp LMP-C240
Service Parts
Replacement Filter
Replacement Remote 1-489-222-11 (RM-PJ7)
*1 The value is average with lamp dimming.
*2 The figures are expected maintenance time and not guaranteed.
They will depend on the environment or how the projector is used.
*3 Works as an audio switcher function. Output from a selected channel, not available in standby.
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Zoom / Focus Approx. 1.5x Manual Zoom / Manual Focus
Lens Shift
Throw Ratio 1.32:1 to 1.91:1
INPUT A
INPUT B
INPUT C
VIDEO IN
S VIDEO IN
Monitor OUT
Audio OUT Stereo mini jack (variable out)*
RS-232C D-sub 9-pin
LAN RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Computer
Signal Input
Video
Signal Input
4500 lumens (Lamp mode: High)
3400 lumens (Lamp mode: Standard)
2500 lumens (Lamp mode: Low)
1
3000H (Lamp mode: High)
4000H (Lamp mode: Standard)
5000H (Lamp mode: Low)
Max. 5000H
Same time as the lamp replacement is recommended
Manual, Vertical +/- 5%
Horizontal + /- 3%
Mini D-sub 15-pin (RGB/Y Pb Pr)
Audio: Stereo mini jack
Mini D-sub 15-pin
Audio: Stereo mini jack
HDMI (Digital RGB/Y Pb Pr, Digital Audio)
(HDCP support)
RCA
Audio : RCA (x2) (shared with S VIDEO IN)
Mini DIN 4-pin
Audio : RCA (x2) (shared with VIDEO IN)
Mini D-sub 15-pin
(from INPUT A and INPUT B)
Maximum display resolution :
1600x1200 dots
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p,
576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i,
1080/50i
NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL60
340 W (AC 100 V-120 V)
320 W (AC 220 V-240 V)
3 W (Std)/<0.5 W (Low) (AC 100V-120 V)
3 W (Std)/<0.5 W (Low) (AC 220V-240 V)
406 x 113 x 330.5 mm
15 31/32 x 4 7/16 x 13 ”
4-415-960-01 (COVER,FILTER)
4-415-961-01 (MESH,FILTER)
(Filters are cleanable)
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