Sony VPL-DX142 Product Sheet

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Broadening the Scope of Data Projections

Based on decades of projector technology expertise and recent stunning
innovations in display panel technologies – represented by 3LCD projection

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systems and BrightEra
projectors to meet the varying demands of customers. Eight product ranges
are available to suit different applications, locations, and operational needs,
broadening the scope of data and video projection.

display panels – Sony provides a wide selection of data

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Laser Light Source 3LCD Projectors

VPL-FHZ700L/VPL-FHZ55

Sony is proud to offer two powerful new projectors
for your most demanding applications – the
VPL-FHZ700L and VPL-FHZ55. These WUXGA 3LCD
laser light source projectors deliver an ideal
combination of high image quality, low overhead
and exceptional integration flexibility.
To achieve high color light output at high
resolution (1920 x 1200), each projector is
designed with both a laser light source and a
3LCD optical system. Colors appear natural and
the brightness is extraordinary, thanks to Sony’s
BrightEra 3LCD engine together with the laser light
source. Full color is displayed (red + green + blue)
with three micro displays and there is no visible
color breaking or rainbow effect even on high
contrast images.

Large-Venue Installation Projectors

VPL-F500 Series

Packing the most advanced projector technologies
into a low-profile design, the VPL-F500 Series is
an excellent choice, for large venues, delivering
a dramatic brightness of 7,000 lumens and
ultra high-quality images . These projectors offer
peace-of-mind operation with a twin-lamp system
that provides a redundant lamp and ensures
economical operation.
These projectors also deliver amazing installation
flexibility and hassle-free vmaintenance in a stylish
design that blends into any decor.
Another feature of the VPL-F500 Series is a very
wide lens shift range, enabling excellent flexibility
when installing a projector and adjusting the
image. Lamp and air filter maintenance cycles
are synchronized, and are exceptionally long
compared to single-lamp and other dual-lamp
systems, cutting maintenance time and cost.
The VPL-F500 Series therefore delivers a low total
cost of ownership (TCO), and additionally includes
eco-friendly features such as long-lasting lamps
and low power consumption.

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Advanced Installation Projectors

VPL-F30 Series

For outstanding brightness of up to 6,000 lumens
and ultra high-quality images, choose the VPL-F30
Series which combines the most advanced
projector technologies with a low-profile design.
Along with amazing installation flexibility and
hassle-free maintenance, this projector series
delivers a stylish design that blends into any decor.
These projectors are equipped with an excellent
lens shift function and a standard 1.6x zoom lens,
making image adjustment easy. They are also
compatible with the optional lenses designed
for Sony’s VPL-F40 Series, extending the range of
installation choices. The maintenance cycles of the
lamp and cleaning filters are synchronized and
exceptionally long, which cuts maintenance time
and cost.
Delivering a low TCO, the VPL-F30 Series also has
eco-friendly capabilities such as a long-lasting
lamp and low power consumption.

Basic Installation Projectors

VPL-C300 Series/VPL-C200 Series

The VPL-C Series delivers an outstanding brightness of
up to 5300 lumens and ultra high-quality images.
Sony’s 3LCD BrightEra™ panel technology provides
higher picture quality, substantially brighter images,
and higher efficiency than comparable projectors. This
series also offers installation flexibility, environmentally­friendly features, and a low TCO, in a stylish design
that blends into any decor. The lens shift/zoom
capability and the image correction feature make it
easy for users to fit any image onto the screen, even
from an offset projection angle.The projector*
simple connectivity using an HDBaseT™*
interface, multi-signal transmission system – in effect,
creating a high-quality, cost-effective, long-distance
digital transmission solution requiring just a single
cable. Additionally, these projectors are designed
with energy-saving capabilities for optimum energy
efficiency, and economy. With all the features and
functionality that you expect from Sony, particularly
those for installation, projection, usability, and
maintenance, VPL-C Series projectors are thoughtfully
designed for use in mid- to large-sized classrooms and
in conference rooms and other big venues.

*1 Two models – the VPL-CH375 and VPL-CH355.

*2 HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT

Alliance.

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Compact Projectors

VPL-E200 Series

Combining superb image quality with smart
energy-saving features, VPL-E200 Series portable
projectors enhance learning by delivering powerful
presentations that really stand out. Simple to use
and wireless-ready, these projectors are is ideal
for maximizing student engagement in today’s
networked classrooms, making them ideal partners
throughout the busy school day. Sony’s BrightEra™
panel technology assures clear pictures in any
conditions, from daylight to darkened classrooms.
Plenty of interfaces allow easy connection,
while the choice of picture modes can optimize
viewing with any source – slide presentations, PC
documents, pictures, videos, websites, and more.
Adding an optional Wi-Fi module lets students and
teachers wirelessly share homework, images, and
graphics from mobile devices like smartphones
and tablets. There’s a wide built-in range of smart
energy-saving features and, with a recommended
lamp replacement time of 10,000 hours, downtime
and maintenance costs are minimized.

Desktop Projectors

VPL-D100 Series

The features of the VPL-D100 Series are well suited
to a wide range of business and education
applications, all available at a reasonable price.
This user-friendly projector series has a noiseless
and simple design, and these projectors are
highly portable and easy to setup – exactly what’s
required for quick preparation in a meeting room,
client boardroom, lecture hall, or classroom.
With an auto power-saving function and long­lasting lamp replacement time of 10,000 hours,
the VPL-D100 Series realizes good energy efficiency
along with a good TCO. Sony’s reliable BrightEra
3LCD panel offers bright and colorful projection.
There’s also the convenience of HDMI connectivity
and an easy-to-use tablet and smartphone
application. Delivering an ideal combination of
basic high performance and superior ease of use,
these reliable projectors are is sure to help deliver
engaging and attention-grabbing presentations.

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Ultra Short Throw Projectors

VPL-S600 Series

Sony also offers a new series of 3LCD ultra short
throw projectors, the VPL-S600 Series, to enhance its
range for educational and corporate applications,
and bring high-quality economical projection into
the classroom and meeting room. VPL-S600 Series
projectors offer a long lasting lamp time of 8,000
hours* and achieve outstanding picture quality
through 2,600 to 3,200 lumens color brightness.
Perfect for smaller classrooms and meeting rooms,
the VPL-S600 Series can throw high-resolution
images up to approximately 2 m (measured
diagonally) onto a whiteboard, wall, or any white
surface – from distances as close as 44 cm (with
the VPL-SX630). Two models – the VPL-SW630C and
VPL-SW620C - come with enhanced interactivity,
including dual pen and auto calibration
capabilities, as well as additional rich education
tools, so it’s easier for students and teachers to
collaborate effectively in the classroom. All VPL-S600
Series projectors can connect wirelessly with PCs
(Windows or Mac) and tablets (iOS or Android).

* Approximate recommended period, in low mode.

Short Throw Projectors

VPL-S200 Series

Sony’s VPL-S200 Series data projectors are
extremely affordable and ideal for a number of
different applications, especially in education and
business.

These short throw projectors offer brightness of
2,600 to 3,200 lumens, so images can be clearly
seen even in a bright room. In addition, these
projectors achieve large-screen projection from
very short distances – each has a short focal­length lens which overcomes typical problems
such as dazzling the presenter or obscuring the
projected image with shadow.

Designed to deliver a low TCO, these projectors
also include eco-friendly features such as a long­lasting lamp design and low power consumption.
These features combine with ease of use to make
the VPL-S Series ideal for both the classroom and
the meeting room.

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Data Projector Lineup

Laser Light Source Projectors

VPL-FHZ700L

WUXGA / 7000 lumens

VPL-FHZ55

WUXGA / 4000 lumens

Large-Venue Installation Projectors

VPL-FH500L

WUXGA / 7000 lumens

VPL-FX500L

XGA / 7000 lumens

Advanced Installation Projectors

Ultra Short Throw Projectors

VPL-SW630C

WXGA / 3100 lumens

VPL-SW630

WXGA / 3100 lumens

VPL-SX630

XGA / 3200 lumens

Short Throw Projectors

VPL-SW235

WXGA / 3000 lumens

VPL-SX235

XGA / 3200 lumens

VPL-SW620C

WXGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-SW620

WXGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-SW225

WXGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-SX225

XGA / 2700 lumens

VPL-FH36

WUXGA / 5200 lumens

VPL-FX37

XGA / 6000 lumens

VPL-FX30

XGA / 4200 lumens

Basic Installation Projectors

VPL-CH375

WUXGA / 5000 lumens

VPL-CH355

WUXGA / 4000 lumens

VPL-CW275

WXGA / 5100 lumens

VPL-CX275

XGA / 5200 lumens

VPL-FH31

WUXGA / 4300 lumens

VPL-FX35

XGA / 5000 lumens

VPL-CH370

WUXGA / 5000 lumens

VPL-CH350

WUXGA / 4000 lumens

VPL-CW255

WXGA / 4500 lumens

VPL-CX235

XGA / 4100 lumens

Compact Projectors

VPL-EW295

WXGA / 3800 lumens

VPL-EW235

WXGA / 2700 lumens

VPL-EX295

XGA / 3800 lumens

VPL-EX255

XGA / 3300 lumens

VPL-EX235

XGA / 2800 lumens

Desktop Projectors

VPL-DW127

WXGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-DX147

XGA / 3200 lumens

VPL-DX127

XGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-DX102

XGA / 2300 lumens

VPL-EW255

WXGA / 3200 lumens

VPL-EX290

XGA / 3800 lumens

VPL-EX250

XGA / 3300 lumens

VPL-EX230

XGA / 2800 lumens

VPL-DW122

WXGA / 2600 lumens

VPL-DX142

XGA / 3200 lumens

VPL-DX122

XGA / 2600 lumens

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FEATURE COMPARISON

High Image Quality

3LCD Projection System

BrightEra Technology

Picture Mode

12 bit-3D Gamma Correction

Film Mode/DDE

DICOM GSDF Sim.

Installation Advantages

Lens Shift Function

Variety of Optional Lenses

Center Lens Design

Edge Blending

Tilt Angle Free

Portrait Installation

HDBaseT Interface

Geometric Correction

Vertical Keystone Correction

Horizontal Keystone Correction

Short Throw Projection Distance

Blend-in Design

Auto Keystone Adjustment

Panel Alignment

Color Matching

Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design

Synchronized Maintenance

Auto Mode

Blank

Lamp Dimming Function

ECO MODE Key

Twin-lamp System

Laser Light Sourse

Easy of Use

Network Presentation

Input Label

Closed Captioning

Network Control

Interactive Function

Picture by Picture

USB Media Viewer

Direct Power On

Smart APA

Digital Zoom

Security Pack

*1 The optional BKM-PJ10 is required.

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FEATURE COMPARISON

High Image Quality

3LCD Projection System

BrightEra Technology

Picture Mode

12 bit-3D Gamma Correction

Film Mode/DDE

DICOM GSDF Sim.

Installation Advantages

Lens Shift Function

Variety of Optional Lenses

Center Lens Design

Edge Blending

Tilt Angle Free

Portrait Installation

HDBaseT Interface

Geometric Correction

Vertical Keystone Correction

Horizontal Keystone Correction

Short Throw Projection Distance

Blend-in Design

Auto Keystone Adjustment

Panel Alignment

Color Matching

Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design

Synchronized Maintenance

Auto Mode

Blank

Lamp Dimming Function

ECO MODE Key

Twin-lamp System

Laser Light Sourse

Easy of Use

Network Presentation

Input Label

Closed Captioning

Network Control

Interactive Function

Picture by Picture

USB Media Viewer

Direct Power On

Smart APA

Digital Zoom

Security Pack

VPL-FX35
VPL-FX30

VPL-CH375 VPL-CH370 VPL-CH355 VPL-CH350

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FEATURE COMPARISON

High Image Quality

3LCD Projection System

BrightEra Technology

Picture Mode

12 bit-3D Gamma Correction

Film Mode/DDE

DICOM GSDF Sim.

Installation Advantages

Lens Shift Function

Variety of Optional Lenses

Center Lens Design

Edge Blending

Tilt Angle Free

Portrait Installation

HDBaseT Interface

Geometric Correction

Vertical Keystone Correction

Horizontal Keystone Correction

Short Throw Projection Distance

Blend-in Design

Auto Keystone Adjustment

Panel Alignment

Color Matching

Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design

Synchronized Maintenance

Auto Mode

Blank

Lamp Dimming Function

ECO MODE Key

Twin-lamp System

Laser Light Sourse

Easy of Use

Network Presentation

Input Label

Closed Captioning

Network Control

Interactive Function

Picture by Picture

USB Media Viewer

Direct Power On

Smart APA

Digital Zoom

Security Pack

VPL-EW295
VPL-EW255
VPL-EW235

VPL-EX295

VPL-EX290
VPL-EX255
VPL-EX250
VPL-EX235
VPL-EX230

VPL-DW127
VPL-

DX147

VPL-

DX127

VPL-DW122

VPL-

DX142

VPL-

DX122

VPL-

DX102

VPL-SW630C
VPL-SW620C

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SW630

VPL-SW620

VPL-SX630

VPL-SW235

VPL-SW225

VPL-SX235
VPL-SX225

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FEATURES

High Image Quality

3LCD BrightEra™ Natural and Vivid Color Images

Thanks to the optical system constantly projecting three basic colors, all of these projectors offer excellent light
efficiency with colorful and bright images. Sony’s BrightEra™ panels deliver improved panel light resistance,
higher resolution, high brightness, and increased panel reliability. High color reproducibility is important especially
when using colorful content, such as materials typically used in classrooms.

Screen

Mirror

Lens

Prism

Blue

Dichroic Mirror

Lens

Light Source

Simulated image

Mirror

Green

LCD panel

Red

Dichroic Mirror

Mirror

High-resolution WUXGA Image

These projectors deliver an amazing resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200), which exceeds Full-HD resolution (1920 x

1080).
They also allow projection in a wider-than-usual display range. More information can be displayed on the screen,
so the user can see the whole page without scrolling.
Extremely clear and detailed high-quality images are projected, even on a large screen, and native Full-HD
images can be projected full screen. These ground-breaking projectors are optimized to project images in a
range of applications requiring exceptional detail.

WXGA picture quality

WUXGA picture quality

Simulated image

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Various Picture Modes for Optimal Picture Quality

These projectors have six available picture modes for correct picture quality: Dynamic, Standard, Presentation,
Blackboard, Game, and Cinema. With six picture modes and three brightness modes combined, the user can
select the most suitable picture / brightness combination according to the picture source and environment, to
create the optimal image.

Dynamic Standard

Optimized for presenting in a bright environment, with bright
and colorful text, graphics, and images.

The picture is ideal to deliver a presentation under fluorescent
lights in offices and class-rooms.

Presentation Blackboard

This setting delivers the greatest light output, ideal in a bright
environment, both inside and outside.

Optimized to deliver clear images on a blackboard in the
classroom, supporting the teacher when there is no projection
screen.

Game

Ideal to enjoy games in a living room with lots of ambient light.

Cinema

Fine tuned to enjoy movies in a room with indirect light

High-resolution Lens

These projectors incorporate a high-resolution lens
known as the Advanced Crisp Focus (ACF) lens. Its
large diameter and fine pitch ensure crisp pictures.

12-bit 3D Gamma Correction

Incorporating 12-bit 3D Gamma Correction circuitry,
these projectors can perform highly accurate gamma
correction, achieving smoother gradations and a richer
gray scale.

Simulated image

Conventional lens High-resolution lens

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Film Mode/DDE

The video signal processing technology that Sony has
incorporated in the VPL-FX500L offers I/P conversion
and 2-3 pull-down to generate high-quality images with
outstanding clarity.

Simulated image