Sony Projector VPL EW255 Specifications

							VPL-E200 Series
Data Projectors
VPL-EW295   
VPL-EW255   
VPL-EX295    
VPL-EX255     
						

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Combining superb image quality with smart energy-saving features, the VPL-E200 Series portable projector 
enhances learning by delivering powerful presentations that really stand out. Simple to use and wireless-ready, 
this projector is ideal for maximizing student engagement in today’s networked classrooms, making it your 
ideal partner throughout the busy school day. Sony 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 document, pictures, videos 
(and more) web-sites, and more. Adding an optional USB wireless LAN 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.
Bring learning to life with this bright, energy-
efficient, wireless-ready portable projector 
designed in consultation with teachers and 
made for today’s classrooms 
						

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FEATURES
Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design
Energy Efficient With Long-Lasting Lamp 
Replacement Time (10,000 hours)
The lamp driver optimally controls the wattage of the 
lamp and achieves a long-lasting lamp replacement 
time of 10,000 hours with lamp brightness set to low. 
This extends the lamp replacement time by more than 
43% compared with the previous model.
Lamp mode: low 
Complies with IEC61947 standard
*Usage condition example : 8 hours per day x 5 times per week x 5 years
**The figures are the expected maintenance time and not guaranteed  They will depend on the environment or how the projector is used
Auto Power Saving Function
•	Auto Mode (Auto Brightness Adjustment Function)
The brightness of the lamp’s output is automatically
adjusted depending on the brightness of the 
projected image, to avoid unnecessary power 
consumption. When showing darker images 
that don’t require high brightness, lamp output 
decreases. 
•	 Blank
The VPL-E200 Series projectors can temporarily 
disable video signal output. This function can be 
easily operated with just the touch of a button on 
the supplied Remote Commander™ unit. In addition, 
this function allows blank image projection with low 
power consumption using lamp control technology.
•	 Lamp Dimming Function
The VPL-E200 Series projectors are equipped with 
a lamp dimming function. After 10 seconds of a 
static signal feed, the lamp dims by approximate 
15% which is hardly noticeable. If one of these 
projectors is left powered on while not in use, after 
a set period of time it will automatically detect no 
change of signal input and will dim the lamp to as 
low as approximate 30% of original brightness to 
significantly reduce energy consumption.
ECO MODE Key
With a single push of the ECO MODE key on either the 
projector or the supplied Remote Commander unit, 
users can select an energy-saving setting from the 
ECO Mode menu.
Recommended lamp replacement time**
Conventional
model
VPL-EW295
VPL-EW276
10,000 hours*
7,000 hours
43% up
Lamp drive 
High Input 
(image)
Lamp power* 100%
85%
(-15%)
30%
(-70%)
  0 sec.        10 sec.            5/10/15/20 min.                       TimeA
Automatically
In use In use
Not in use
Automatically
SlowlyQuickly
(Restart)
B
B BC
Lamp Drive Projection
BlankProjection
Normal
condition (100%)  
						

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High Image Quality
3LCD BrightEra™ Natural and Vivid Color Images
Thanks to the optical system constantly projecting three basic colors, the projector offers excellent light efficiency 
and this, ensures 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.
Prism
Mirror
Blue
Green
Red
Mirror
MirrorDichroic Mirror
Lamp
Dichroic Mirror
Lens
Lens
LCD panel
Screen
Various Picture Modes for Optimal Picture Quality
The projector has 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 teaching where there is no projection 
screen.
GameIdeal to enjoy games in a living room with lots of ambient light.
CinemaFine tuned to enjoy movies in a room with indirect lights
3LCD Projection System                              
						

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Ease of Use
Network Presentation (LAN)
When the projector is installed in a LAN, presentations can be projected from any PC and Mac on the network. 
A tablet or smart phone can be connected at the same time. You can project jpg, pdf, and other supported 
formats. Up to four users can project PC / Mac images simultaneously, while up to eight*
1 users can connect to 
one projector. 
Wireless Presentation Software
For MS Windows / Mac OS: Projector Station for 
Network Presentation
For iOS / Android OS: VueMagic*
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*1 Up to seven users for wireless.
*2 The application for tablets and smartphones is provided by Pixelworks.   For details, please visit the following website:  
http://PWPresenter.pixelworks.com
VueMagic
For wireless connection, the IFU-WLM3 is required.
PCCase1 Case2
IFU-WLM3Tablet
Smartphone
PC
LANTablet
Smartphone
Access Point
Remote Control for iPhone/iPad
Projector Remote is a simple remote control 
application for Sony’s projectors. Networked projectors 
can be controlled by this remote application, and 
remote control allows you to operate the projector 
using simple and easy-to-read buttons.
* Projector Remote Application 
Scan the QR code. Download FREE today.
Projector Remote
USB Display
The projector allows you to display pictures and 
audio* with one USB cable. You do not need to install 
any driver for this function. This is a convenient and 
very easy way to connect to the projector.
* There is a time lag in video and audio. Beyond basic usage, Line-in or HDMI-
in is recommended.
Input Label 
Input label which appear in the input menu on 
screen can be customized.  This gives users a clear 
understanding of which equipment is connected.
Input
- BD Player
- Doc Camera
- Set Top Box
- PC
Other Features
Closed Captioning
Official teletext broadcasting, developed by the NCI, 
USA
Network and Control
Controls and monitors projector status
Compatible with various control systems  
						

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DIMENSIONSUnit: inches (mm)
To p Front
CONNECTOR PANELS
VPL-EW295  / VPL-EW255  / VPL-EX235VPL-EW255  / VPL-EX295  / VPL-EX255 VPL-EW295
14 3/8 (365)
3 11/32 (85)1/4 (6.7)Center of Lens
9 29/32 (252)
11/32 (9)
14 3/8 (365)
3 11/32 (85)Center of Lens13/32 (10.4)
23/32 (18.1)
9 
29/32 (2552)
Center of Lens
4 5/32 (105.3)
3 25/32 (96.2) 1 3/4(44.3)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LMP-E212Projector Lamp (for replacement)
IFU-WLM3USB wireless LAN module 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
VPL-EW295VPL-EW255 VPL-EX295VPL-EX255
Display system 3 LCD system
Display device Size of effective 
display area0.75” (19 mm) x 3
BrightEra
Aspect ratio: 16:10 0.59” (15 mm) x 3
BrightEra
Aspect ratio: 16:100.63” (16 mm) x 3 
BrightEra 
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Number of pixels 3,072,000 (1280 x 800 x 3) pixels 2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels
Projection lens ZoomOptical: Manual (Approx. x 1.6) Optical: Manual (Approx. x 1.6)
Focus Manual
Throw ratio 1.10:1 to 1.79:1 1.40:1 to 2.27:11.40:1 to 2.27:1
Light source Ultra high pressure mercury lamp 210 W type
Recommended lamp replacement time*
14000H / 6000H / 10000H (Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low) 3000H / 5000H / 10000H 
 
(Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)
Filter cleaning cycle*
1Max. 7000 H
Screen size 30” to 300” (0.76 m to 7.62 m)
Light output 
(Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low) 3800 lm / 2700 lm*
2 / 2100 lm*23200 lm / 2000 lm*2 / 1500 lm*23800 lm / 2700 lm*2 / 2100 lm*23300 lm / 2200 lm*2 / 1700 lm*2
Color light output 
(Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)3800 lm / 2700 lm*2 / 2100 lm*23200 lm / 2000 lm*2 / 1500 lm*23800 lm / 2700 lm*2 / 2100 lm*23300 lm / 2200 lm*2 / 1700 lm*2
Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*33700:1
2700:13300:1
Displayable scanning 
frequency Horizontal
14 kHz to 93 kHz
Vertical 47 Hz to 93 Hz
Display resolution Computer signal 
inputMaximum display resolution: UXGA 1600 x 1200 dots*
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Panel display resolution: 1280 x 800 dots
Panel display resolution: 1024 x 768 dots
Video signal input NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p
Color system NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N
Keystone correction Vertical: Max. +/- 20 degrees Vertical: Max. +/- 30 degrees
OSD language 24-languages (English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Simplified 
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi, Finnish, Indonesian, Hungarian, Greek)
Computer and video 
signal input/output INPUT A
RGB / Y P
B PR input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack
INPUT B RGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack
INPUT C HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support
Audio input connector: HDMI audio support
S VIDEO IN S video input connector: Mini DIN 4-pin, Audio input connector: Pin jack (x2) (shared with VIDEO IN)
VIDEO IN Video input connector: Pin jack, Audio input connector: Pin jack (x2) (shared with S VIDEO IN)
OUTPUT Monitor output connector*
5: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female), Audio output connector*6: Stereo mini jack (variable out)
Control signal input/output, Others RS-232C connector: D-sub 9-pin (male)
LAN connector: RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
USB: Type-A, Type-B
Microphone input: Mini jack
Speaker 16 W x 1 (monaural)
Operating temperature (Operating humidity) 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C (35% to 85%; no condensation)
Storage temperature (Storage humidity) -4°F to +140°F / -20°C to +60°C (10% to 90%)
Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V,  
3.2 A to 1.4 A,   
50 Hz / 60 Hz AC 100 V to 240 V,  
3.2 A to 1.4 A,   
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption
(Lamp mode: High / 
Standard / Low) AC 100 V to 120 V
309 W / 250 W*
2 / 219 W*2314 W / 250 W*2 / 219 W*2310 W / 250 W*2 / 219 W*2314 W / 250 W*2 / 219 W*2
AC 220 V to 240 V298 W / 240 W*2 / 212 W*2301 W / 240 W*2 / 212 W*2299 W / 240 W*2 / 212 W*2301 W / 240 W*2 / 212 W*2
Standby mode power 
consumption (Standby 
mode: Standard / Low) AC 100 V to 120 V
4.9 W / 0.5 W
AC 220 V to 240 V 5.1 W / 0.5 W
Heat dissipation AC 100 V to 120 V1054 BTU 1071 BTU1058 BTU1071 BTU
AC 220 V to 240 V 1017 BTU 1027 BTU1020 BTU1027 BTU
Outside dimensions W 14 3/8 x H 3 25/32 x D 9 29/32 inches (W 365 x H 96.2 x D 252mm) (w\
ithout protrusions)
Weight 9 lb / 4.1 kg8 lb / 3.9 kg8 lb / 4 kg
Supplied accessories RM-PJ8 Remote Commander (1), Lithium battery: CR2025 (1), AC Power Cord (1), Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1), Quick Reference Manual (1), 
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (1), Projector Station for Network Presentation application (CD-ROM) (1)
Replacement lamp LMP-E212
*1 The figures are the expected maintenance time and not guaranteed.  They will depend on the environment or how the projector is used.  
*2 The values are estimate.  
*3 This value is average.  
*4 Available for the VESA Reduced Blanking signal.  
*5 Not available in standby.  From INPUT A and INPUT B.  
*6 Works as an audio switcher function.  Output from a selected channel; not available in standby. 
						

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