Sony VPL-EW455 User Manual

VPL-EW455

3,500 lumens WXGA high brightness compact projector

Overview

Present clear, bright images, with flexible connectivity and low running costsPresent clear, bright images, with flexible connectivity and low running costs
The VPL-EW455 projector is ideal for mid-sized classrooms and meeting rooms.

Quiet, compact and powerful, it delivers detail-packed WXGA images with 3,500 lumens colour light output and
high 20,000:1 contrast ratio that can be seen clearly even in bright rooms and with larger projection screens, with
Sony's 3LCD technology assuring natural, vivid colours. Image quality is further improved compared with previous
models, with a new colour/white balance setting for crisp reproduction of on-screen text and a new 'Vivid' picture
mode ensuring even richer, more vibrant colours.

The VPL-EW455 is an ideal partner for today's integrated AV/IT environments, expanding your connectivity options
with dual HDMI ports and Direct USB Display connection. A convenient input label function makes life simpler,
confirming on screen the name of connected devices.

Add the VPL-EW455 to a network and see presentations from up to four connected PC/Mac computers
simultaneously. Slip in an optional Wi-Fi dongle and present directly wirelessly from laptops.

A range of energy-saving features plus up to 10,000 hours recommended lamp replacement time contribute to low
ownership costs. Routine maintenance is quick and easy with a convenient rear lamp access feature.

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Features

Bright, clear images with maximum 3,500 lumens colour light output

With a 3,500 lumen maximum light output (in high mode), the VPL-EW455 delivers crisp, high-contrast
presentations that can be seen clearly in bright rooms or on larger screens. There’s a choice of three
brightness modes to suit any environment, from bright daylight to darkened rooms.

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3LCD BrightEra™ technology

The efficient 3LCD panel system is enhanced by advanced BrightEra™ technology for impressively bright,
consistent, high resolution images with excellent colour accuracy and impressive reliability.

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WXGA resolution

WXGA (1280 x 800) 16:10 display resolution gives plenty of crisp detail: ideal for making presentations direct
from a laptop, mobile device or DVD player.

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Powerful 16W audio

The powerful built-in 16W speaker (mono) lets your audience hear video soundtracks with no need for
additional amplification.

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Energy efficient with long-lasting lamp life up to 10,000 hours

High-performance lamp technology offers reduced ownership costs plus reduced maintenance, with a
recommended lamp replacement time of approx. 10,000 hours (with brightness in low mode - may vary
depending on environment or how the projector is used).

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Advanced energy-saving features

Advanced lamp technology enables a range of energy-saving features. Auto Light Dimming mode saves
energy when the projector is left on without being used. Auto Picture Mode automatically adjusts light
output to suit the projected scene. Touching a button on the remote mutes the picture temporarily,
dramatically reducing power consumption.

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Quiet operation

Near-silent projector fan ensures discreet, unobtrusive operation in classrooms and meeting rooms.
Lamp Mode : High 35dB / Standard 33dB / Low 29dB

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Auto power on

Save time and start presenting faster: the projector automatically turns on when signals are detected from a
connected PC.

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Quick go

Don't waste time when you're in a hurry to leave the room: turn off the projector and unplug immediately,
with no lengthy waiting for cool-down.

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Networked and wireless presentations

Project presentations from PC or Mac via network and wireless. Up to four users can project PC/Mac images
simultaneously, while up to eight users can connect to one projector. The Projector Station for Network
Presentation application for Windows/Mac is included.

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Control and management from any networked PC

Projector functions and status can be managed and monitored remotely from any networked PC, using the
included Projector Station for Network Control application.

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Remote Control app for iOS/Android

Download the free Projector Remote app and control the projector from anywhere in the room with your
handheld device, with simple easy-to-read buttons on your phone or tablet screen.

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USB media viewer

Slip in a USB drive and display photos, images and graphics with no PC needed.

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Dual HDMI inputs

Two HDMI input terminals make it easy to connect HDMI-equipped devices like PCs and media streaming
devices.

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IP control sync for easy system expansion

Control signals (power on/off, input select) from a master projector can be distributed over an IP network to
additional 'sub' projectors.

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USB Display function for easy one-cable PC connection

Present pictures and audio* from a connected PC or Mac with a single USB cable - you don't even need to
install a software driver.
* There may be a time lag between video and audio. For low-latency applications it is recommended to use
projector's line-in or HDMI-in connection.

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Customised input naming labels

Define your own input labels like 'BD Player', 'PC' and 'Document Camera', making it easier to see on screen
what devices are connected and being used.

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Easy maintenance

Convenient lamp access at the rear of the projector body makes lamp swaps simpler when the projector is
hanging from a ceiling mount.

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