Sony Projector VPL-CW255 User Manual

							41Specifications
Others
INPUT OUTPUT 
(Computer/video)INPUT ARGB/YPBPR input connector: Mini D-sub 15 pin 
female, G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 
75 ohms terminated, RGB/P
BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 
ohms terminated, Sync signal: TTL level high 
impedance, positive/negative
Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack, rated input 
500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kohms
INPUT B RGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin female,  
RGB: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: 
TTL level high impedance, positive/negative
Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack, rated input 
500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kohms
INPUT CHDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support, 
Audio input connector: HDMI audio support
S VIDEO INS video input connector: Mini DIN 4-pin, Y: 1 Vp-p 
± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 ohmes terminated, C: (burst 
signal) 0.286 (NTSC)/0.3 (PAL/SECAM) Vp-p ± 2 dB, 
75 ohms terminated 
Audio input connector: Phono jack × 2, rated input 
500 mVrms, Input impedance more than 47 kohms
VIDEO INVideo input connector: Phono jack, 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 
sync negative, 75 ohmes terminated
Audio input connector: Shared with S VIDEO IN
OUTPUTMONITOR output connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin 
female, G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 
75 ohms terminated, RGB/P
BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 
75 ohms terminated, Sync signal: HD, VD 4 V (open), 
1 Vp-p (75 ohms), positive/negative
Audio output connector: Stereo mini jack,  stereo, 
1 Vrms (maximum volume, when inputting 500 mVrms), 
output impedance 5 kohms
Others connectorRS-232C connector: D-Sub 9 pin female
LAN connector: RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Operating 
temperature/
Operating 
humidity0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)/20% to 80% (no 
condensation)
Storage 
temperature/
Storage humidity–10 °C to +60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)/ 20% to 80% (no 
condensation)
Power 
requirements100 V to 240 V AC, 3.6 A-1.4 A, 50/60 Hz
Power 
consumption100 V AC: 350 W
240 V AC: 330 W
ItemDescription
ModelVPL-CX235/VPL-CW255 
						

							42Specifications
*1: For details, refer to “Acceptable Input Signals” on page 44.
*2: Information on accessories in this manual is current as of December 2011.
Design and specifications of the unit, including the optional accessories, are subject to change 
without notice.Standby power100 V AC: 3 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Standard”)/0.5 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Low”)
240 V AC: 3 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Standard”)/0.5 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Low”)
Heat dissipation100 V AC: 1195 BTU
240 V AC: 1126 BTU
Standard 
dimensions
(W/H/D)Approx. 406 × 122.3 × 330.5 mm (15
31/32 × 413/16 × 
13 inches)
Approx. 406 × 113 × 330.5 mm (15
31/32 × 47/16 × 
13 inches)  (without projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz)
Supplied 
accessoriesSee “Checking the Supplied Accessories” in the supplied 
Quick Reference Manual.
Optional 
accessories
*2Projector Lamp LMP-C240 (for replacement)
ItemDescription
ModelVPL-CX235/VPL-CW255
Notes
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE 
FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT 
OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING 
THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR 
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. 
						

							43Specifications
Others
Pin assignment
RGB input connector (Mini D-sub 
15-pin, female)
RS-232C connector (D-Sub 9-pin, 
female)
1 Video input 
(red) R9 Power supply 
input for DDC
2 Video input 
(green) G10 GND
3 Video input
(blue) B11 GND
4 GND 12 DDC/SDA
5 RESERVE 13 Horizontal sync 
signal
6 GND (R) 14 Vertical sync 
signal
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8 GND (B)
1NC 6NC
2RXDA 7RTS
3TXDA 8CTS
4DTR 9NC
5 GND
51
9
6 
						

							44Specifications
Acceptable Input Signals
Computer signal
Digital TV signal
Analog TV signal
 When a signal other than the signals listed in 
table is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
 An input signal meant for screen resolution 
different from that of the panel will not be 
displayed in its original resolution. Text and 
lines may be uneven.
ResolutionfH [kHz]/
fV [Hz]Input connector
RGBHDMI
640 × 350 31.5/70
z
37.9/85z
640 × 400 24.8/56z
31.5/70z
37.9/85z
640 × 480 31.5/60zz
35.0/67z
37.9/73z
37.5/75z
43.3/85z
800 × 600 35.2/56z
37.9/60zz
48.1/72z
46.9/75z
53.7/85z
832 × 624 49.7/75z
1024 × 768 48.4/60zz
56.5/70z
60.0/75z
68.7/85z
1152 × 864 64.0/70z
67.5/75z
77.5/85z
1152 × 900 61.8/66z
1280 × 960 60.0/60zz
75.0/75z
1280 × 1024 64.0/60zz
80.0/75z
91.1/85z
1400 × 1050 65.3/60zz
1280 × 768 47.8/60zz
1280 × 720 44.8/60zz
1360 × 768 47.7/60zz
1440 × 900 55.9/60zz
1280 × 800 49.7/60zz
1600 × 1200 75/60z
1920 × 1200 74.0/59.95z
SignalfV [Hz]
Input connector
RGB/
YPBPRHDMI
480i 60
zz
576i 50zz
480p 60zz
576p 50zz
1080i 60zz
1080i 50zz
720p 60zz
720p 50zz
SignalfV [Hz]
Input 
connector
VIDEO / 
S VIDEO
NTSC 60
z
PA L / S E C A M 5 0z
Notes
ResolutionfH [kHz]/
fV [Hz]Input connector
RGBHDMI 
						

							45Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Others
Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
The following describes the projection distance and height from lens center to bottom of screen 
by each projected screen size.
The projection distance is the distance between the front of the lens and the surface of the 
projected image.
Height H is the height from the bottom of the projected image (top for ceiling mount) to A 
(determined by drawing a perpendicular line from lens center to projected image surface). For 
this unit, the same projection distance calculations apply to both floor and ceiling installation. 
Never mount the projector on the ceiling or move it by yourself. Be sure to consult with 
qualified Sony personnel (charged).
Floor Installation/Ceiling Installation (Top side parallel to ceiling)
Caution
Projection distance L
Projected 
imageFront of the lens
A Height H from 
lens center to 
bottom of screen
Front of the lens Height H from 
lens center to 
top of screen
A
Projected 
image
Projection distance LTop side 
						

							46Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted from 
the initial position of the projected image, with full width or full height of the projected image 
regarded as 100%.
VS
UP: Vertical lens shift range (up) [%]
VSDN: Vertical lens shift range (down) [%]
HS
R: Horizontal lens shift range (right) [%]
HSL: Horizontal lens shift range (left) [%]
Projection distance/Projection distance formula
Projection distance (VPL-CX235)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-CX235)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal)
H: Distance between the bottom edge of the image and the center of the lens
Center of the 
image
Projected 
image VSUP
VSDN
HSLHSR
Shaded region: Lens shift range
Projected image
Center of the 
projected 
imageLens shift range
Center of the lens
Side of the projector 50%
50%
Projected image
Center of the 
projected 
imageLens shift range
Center of the lens
Top of the projector 50%
50%
Projected image size
Projection Distance L
Height H from lens center 
to bottom of screen
Diagonal DWidth × HeightProjection 
Distance L 
(min.)Projection 
Distance L 
(max.)
80 inch (2.03 m) 1.63 
× 1.22 (64 × 48) 2.65 – 3.88 (105 – 152) 0.03 (1) 0.03 (1)
100 inch (2.54 m) 2.03 
× 1.52 (80 × 60) 3.33 – 4.86 (131 – 191) 0.04 (2) 0.04 (2)
120 inch (3.05 m) 2.44 
× 1.83 (96 × 72) 4.00 – 5.84 (158 – 230) 0.05 (2) 0.05 (2)
150 inch (3.81 m) 3.05 
× 2.29 (120 × 90) 5.01 – 7.32 (198 – 288) 0.06 (2) 0.06 (2)
200 inch (5.08 m) 4.06 
× 3.05 (160 × 120) 6.70 – 9.77 (264 – 384) 0.08 (3) 0.08 (3) 
						

							47Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Others
Expression#1 Unit: m (inches)
Expression#2
Projection distance (VPL-CW255)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-CW255)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal)
H: Distance between the bottom edge of the image and the center of the lens
Expression#1 Unit: m (inches)
Expression#2
Projection Distance L (min.)Projection Distance L (max.)
L=0.033708 × D – 0.0490
(L=1.327085 × D – 1.9300)L=0.049125 × D – 0.0482
(L=1.934037 × D – 1.8982)
Height H from lens center to bottom of screen
Projection Distance L (min.)Projection Distance L (max.)
H=0.00038 × D+0.00000
(H=0.01500 × D+0.00000)H=0.00038 × D+0.00000
(H=0.01500 × D+0.00000)
Projected image size
Throw Distance L
Height H from lens center 
to bottom of screen
Diagonal DWidth × HeightProjection 
Distance L 
(min.)Projection 
Distance L 
(max.)
80 inch (2.03 m) 1.72
 × 1.08 (68 × 42) 2.22 – 3.25 (88 – 128) 0.00 (0) 0.00 (0)
100 inch (2.54 m) 2.15
 × 1.35 (85 × 53) 2.79 – 4.08 (110 – 160) 0.00 (0) 0.00 (0)
120 inch (3.05 m) 2.58
 × 1.62 (102 × 64) 3.36 – 4.91 (133 – 193) 0.00 (0) 0.00 (0)
150 inch (3.81 m) 3.23
 × 2.02 (127 × 79) 4.21 – 6.15 (166 – 242) 0.00 (0) 0.00 (0)
200 inch (5.08 m) 4.31
 × 2.69 (170 × 106) 5.63 – 8.21 (222 – 323) 0.00 (0) 0.00 (0)
Projection Distance L (min.)Projection Distance L (max.)
L=0.028357 × D – 0.0490
(L=1.116434 × D – 1.9300)L=0.041327 × D – 0.0482
(L=1.627044 × D – 1.8982)
Height H from lens center to bottom of screen
Projection Distance L (min.)Projection Distance L (max.)
H=0.00000 × D+0.00000
(H=0.00000 × D+0.00000)H=0.00000 × D+0.00000
(H=0.00000 × D+0.00000) 
						

							48Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
Lens shift range
VSUP=VSDN=5[%]
HSR=HSL=4[%]5% VPL-CX235 VPL-CX255
5% 3% 3% 5%
5% 4% 4%
VSUP=VSDN=5[%]
HSR=HSL=3[%] 
						

							49Dimensions
Others
Dimensions
406.0 (15 31/32) Center of the lens Front
Unit: mm (inches) 104.5 (4 1/8)
63.0 (2 
15/32)
Side
Unit: mm (inches) 330.5 (13)
113.0 (4 
7/16)
122.3 (4 
13/16) 
						

							50Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches) Bottom
Center of the lensEdge of the lens
368.0 (14 
1/2)19.0 (
3/4)
45.3 (1 
25/32)4.7 (
3/16)
104.5 (4 
1/8) 138.5 (5 
7/16)
278.5 (10 
31/32)
46.1 (1 13/16)
13.9 (9/16)
102.7 (4 1/32)
18.4 (
23/32)
88.4 (3 15/32)
36.5 (1 
7/16)
203.1 (8)