Sony VPL-SW631 User Manual

VPL-SW631

3,300 lumens WXGA Ultra Short Throw projector

Overview

Bright, high contrast widescreen projector for mid-size classrooms and meeting rooms: with easy installation and lowBright, high contrast widescreen projector for mid-size classrooms and meeting rooms: with easy installation and low
ownership costs.ownership costs.
The VPL-SW631 Ultra Short Throw projector is ideal for classroom or corporate use, with simple, flexible installation,
low ownership costs and easy connection to other devices.

Present big, bright images over 2m across with the projector as little as 47cm from the screen or whiteboard, with
less distracting glare and shadows.

Advanced 3LCD BrightEra™ panel technology by Sony ensures high contrast, widescreen WXGA images with
excellent colour stability. The projector’s powerful 3,300 lumens colour light output ensures that presentations are
always seen clearly, even in brightly-lit environments.

Seamless integration with school or office networks can be enhanced with an optional Wi-Fi module, letting
students wirelessly share homework, images and graphics from PCs, smartphones and tablets.

There’s a wide range of smart energy-saving features built in. An extra-long lamp replacement time of up to 10,000
hours minimises costs and reduces downtime in busy classrooms and offices. A newly-designed wall mount bracket
makes installation easier in rooms with low ceilings.

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Features

Bright, clear images with maximum 3,300 lumens colour light output

The projector’s high light output ensures that presentations are seen clearly in any classroom or meeting
room. There’s a choice of three brightness modes to suit any environment, from bright daylight to darkened
rooms.

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Ultra short throw distance

Present images up to 80” across (2.03m diagonal) with the projector just 47cm from the screen or
whiteboard. Distracting glare and shadows are greatly reduced, as well as saving space in a classroom or
meeting room.

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WXGA resolution for detail-packed presentations

WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution gives lots of crisp, fine detail: perfect for making presentations direct from a
laptop or PC.

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3LCD BrightEra™ technology

The projector’s efficient 3LCD panel system is enhanced by advanced BrightEra™ technology by Sony.
You’ll see the difference with impressively bright, consistent, high resolution images and increased panel
reliability.

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Gamma adjustment

A new gamma curve adjustment offers three settings for accurate tonal reproduction with rich, punchy
colours and clear, easy-to-read text.

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Up to 10,000 hours (in Low mode) long-lasting lamp for reduced maintenance and down time

Present for longer without interruption, with reduced maintenance that contributes directly to lower lifetime
ownership costs. Filter cleaning cycles are synchronised with lamp replacement, cutting scheduled
maintenance visits even further.

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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. During projection, Auto Picture Mode automatically
adjusts light output to suit the scene being projected. Picture Mute dims the projected image when it's not
needed to minimise energy consumption.

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Wired or wireless network presentation

Upgraded Network Presentation software (included) makes it easier than ever to deliver presentations from
a networked PC or Mac with simple one-click connection. Up to four users can project PC/Mac images
simultaneously, and up to eight users can connect to one projector. Add the optional IFU-WLM3 USB wireless
LAN module and present wirelessly from your tablet or smartphone, using the VueMagic app from Pixelworks
(see https://www.vuemagic.com/?q=node/17)

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Remote control from iOS mobile devices

Download free Projector Remote app for iOS and easily control projector features from anywhere in the
room with your iPhone or iPad.

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USB Media viewer

Insert a USB drive and display photos, images or graphics with no PC needed.

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USB display for easy one-cable PC connection

Present pictures and audio* from a connected PC or Mac with just one 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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Input label function

It's easier to keep track of various sources with a new input label function that lets you see the name of
connected PCs, cameras, BD/DVD players and other devices on screen.

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Clear, rich audio from built-in speaker

There’s no need to add an extra audio system: enjoy rich, room-filling sound from the powerful 16W speaker.

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Quick and easy to install

Adjustable optical zoom and lens shift simplify speedy, fuss-free installation in any classroom. Generous
connections simplify hook-ups with PCs, DVD players, microphones and other AV devices.

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Easy wall mounting

Installation's even easier with a new wall mounting bracket design that gives extra flexibility in rooms with low
ceilings.

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