Sony Projector VPL-EW348 Specifications

							VPL-E300 Series
Data Projectors
VPL-EW348   VPL-EW345   VPL-EX345     
						

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VPL-E300 Series projectors are ideal for mid-sized and larger classrooms and meeting rooms. 
Quiet, compact and powerful, they deliver bright, high-quality images with a maximum of 4,200-lumens color light output 
that can be seen clearly even in bright rooms, with Sony’s 3LCD technology assuring natural, vivid colors.  
These projectors are an ideal partner for today’s integrated AV/IT environments, expanding your connectivity options 
with HDBaseT
TM, 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 VPL-E300 Series projectors to your network and simultaneously view presentations from up to four connected PCs. 
Slip in an optional Wi-Fi dongle and present directly and wirelessly from laptops, smartphones, and tablets. Control the 
projector remotely with a free app for smartphones and tablets. You don’t even need to bring a PC to meetings-just slip in a 
USB thumb drive and start presenting. 
A range of energy-saving features and a long-lasting lamp contribute to low ownership costs, and maintenance is 
simplified by a rear lamp access feature.
*HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Present Clear, Bright Images in Larger Rooms; Plus 
Flexible Connectivity and Low Running Costs – 
Great Performance for Any Environment 
						

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High Image Quality
3LCD BrightEra™ Natural and Vivid Color Images
Thanks to an optical system that constantly projects three basic colors, this projector offers excellent light efficiency which 
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
High Brightness: 4,200-lumens Color Light Output
With very high brightness of up to 4,200-lumens color light output, projectors in the VPL-E300 Series give a clearer image in 
high ambient light, making them very suitable for larger venues.
Various Picture Modes for Optimal Picture Quality
VPL-E300 Series projectors have six available picture modes for correct picture quality: Dynamic, Standard, Presentation, 
Blackboard, Whiteboard, and Cinema. With the choice of six picture modes and three brightness modes, you 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. This is ideal to deliver a presentation under  
fluorescent lighting in offices and classrooms.
Presentation
Blackboard/Whiteboard
This setting delivers the greatest light output, ideal  
in a bright environment, both inside and outside. Optimized to deliver clear images on a blackboard/ 
whiteboard in the classroom, supporting teaching  
where there is no projection screen.
3LCD Projection System                              
						

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Ease of Use
Simple Installation with HDBaseT
HDBaseT is a multi-signal transmission system via a single 
cable, which simplifies the installation task. It cuts total 
system cost by reducing not just cabling requirements but 
also the number of required signal extenders and receiver 
boxes.
One Cat5e/6 cable can run up to 100 meters, reducing the 
number of cable runs and eliminating the need for signal 
extenders. And fewer signal extenders and receiver boxes 
mean fewer potential points of failure. In addition, Cat5e/6 
cables are much easier to terminate than cables such as 
HDMI, and therefore can be simply and quickly terminated 
even onsite during the installation process.
*For VPL-EW348
100 m/328 ft Cat5e Cable
VideoAudio
EthernetControl
Dual HDMI Input Terminal
Thanks to dual HDMI input terminals, you can use both 
standard signal sources (PC/Video) and the latest wireless 
input adapters without switching connections.
Simulated image
*HDMI cable is not supplied
HDMI-1
HDMI-2
Standard digital connection
Computer or Video equipment with HDMI
Latest wireless adapter
Multiple Inputs
VPL-E300 Series projectors accept a wide variety of inputs 
signals, greatly expanding system connection possibilities.
Silent Design
With an advanced air discharge system, Sony’s whisper-
quiet fan emits less than 35 dB during operation (Lamp 
mode: High/Low: 35 dB/29 dB)
Slim, Attractive Blend-in Design
The slim, stylish case design features a flat top surface that 
blends in discreetly when the projector is ceiling mounted.
Rear Side Lamp Access for Easy 
Maintenance
The lamp change position has shifted  
to the back of the unit. This enables 
easy lamp access when the projector is 
hanging from a ceiling mount.
Input Label 
You can customize the input label that appears in the input 
menu on screen. This gives you a clear understanding of 
which equipment is connected.
Input
- BD Player
- Doc Camera
- Set Top Box
- PC
Simulated image
Network Presentation Portable Edition
The portable edition function allows you to install the 
Network Presentation application into a general-purpose 
USB mass storage device. This enables guest users to run 
the Network Presentation application via the USB device 
without having to install the app on their own laptop.
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 smartphone 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
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• Blank
The VPL-E300 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-E300 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.
Good TCO, Energy-efficient 
Design
Long-lasting Lamp
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. 
Recommended lamp replacement time**
Conventional
model
VPL-EW/EX300 Series
VPL-EW276
10,000 hours*
7,000 hours
43% up
Lamp drive 
High Lamp Drive
Projection BlankProjection
Normal
condition (100%)
Three-way Wireless Connection
These projectors support three different methods of wireless connection, so you can achieve the system best suited to every situation
Wired IFU-WLM3
IFU-WLM3
Case2
Case3
Case1
Smartphone
Tablet
PCSmartphone
Tablet
PCSmartphone
Tablet
PC
Access Point Access Point
Quick & EasyStable for InstallationEasy Installation
InternetInternet
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 B
C 
						

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DIMENSIONSUnit: inches (mm)
To p
Bottom Front
CONNECTOR PANELS
VPL-EW348VPL-EX345 
VPL-EW348 / EW345  VPL-EW348 / EW345 
VPL-EW345 / EW315 / EX345 
VPL-EX345 
14 3/8 (365)
3 11/32 (85)1/4 (6.7)
Center of Lens
9 29/32 (252)
11/32 (9)
8 7/8 (225.3) 1 
1/2 (38)
8 31/32 (228)
8 5/32 (207) 4 1/32 (102.5) 1 
5/32 (29.5)
1 1/4 
(31.8) (31.8)
3 27/32 (97.5)
14 (
9/16)
1 5/32 (29.5)
1 1/4 
2 1/4 
(57.4)
1 25/32 
(45.3)17/32 (13.5)
Center of Lens
1 13/16 (46.3)
9 3/16 (233)1/32 
(0.8)
9/16 (14)
14 3/8 (365)
3 11/32 (85)Center of Lens13/32 (10.4)
11/16 (17.4)
9 
29/32 (252)
8 7/8 (225.3) 1 
1/2 (38)
8 31/32 (228)
8 5/32 (207) 4 1/32 (102.5) 1 
5/32 (29.5)
1 1/4 
(31.8) (31.8)
3 27/32 (97.5)
9/16 (14)
1 5/32 (29.5)
1 1/4 
2 1/4 
(57.4)
1 25/32 
(45.3)17/32 (13.5)
Center of Lens
1 13/16 (46.3)
9 3/16 (233)1/32 
(0.8)
9/16 (14)
Center of Lens
4 5/32 (105.3)
3 25/32 (96.2) 1 3/4(44.3)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
LMP-E221Projector Lamp (for replacement)IFU-WLM3USB wireless LAN module 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
VPL-EW348VPL-EW345 VPL-EX345
Display system 3 LCD system
Display device Size of effective 
display area0.75”(19 mm) x 3 BrightEra LCD Panel 
Aspect ratio 16:10 0.63”(16 mm) x 3 BrightEra LCD Panel  
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Number of pixels 3,072,000 (1280x800 x 3) pixels 2,359,296 (1024x768 x 3) pixels
Projection lens ZoomManual (Approx. x 1.6)
Focus Manual
Throw ratio 1.10:1 to 1.79:1 1.40:1 to 2.27:1
Light source High pressure mercury lamp 225 W type
Recommended lamp replacement time*
14000H / 6000H / 10000H (Lamp mode: High / Standard / Low)
Filter cleaning cycle*1Max. 10,000 H
Screen size 30” to 300” (0.76 m to 7.62 m) (measured diagonally)
Light output 
(Lamp mode: High / Standard*
2 / Low*2) 4200 lm / 3200 lm / 2500 lm
4200 lm / 3200 lm / 2500 lm
Color light output 
(Lamp mode: High / Standard*
2 / Low*2) 4200 lm / 3200 lm / 2500 lm
4200 lm / 3200 lm / 2500 lm
Contrast ratio (full white / full black)*33700:1 3300:1
Displayable scanning 
frequency Horizontal
15 kHz to 92 kHz
Vertical 48 Hz to 92 Hz
Display resolution Computer signal 
inputMaximum display resolution: UXGA 1600 x 1200 dots*
4
Video signal input
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p*5, 1080/50p*5
Color system NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60
Keystone correction (Max.) Vertical: +/-20 degrees Vertical: +/-30 degrees
OSD language 27-language (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, 
Swedish, Thai, Arabic, Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Farsi, Finnish, Indonesian, Hungary, Gleek,Czech,Slovakia,Romania)
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
INPUT D HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support
INPUT E HDBaseT –
S VIDEO IN S Video input connector: Mini DIN 4-pin
VIDEO IN Video input connector: Pin jack
OUTPUT Monitor output connector*
6: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) 
Audio output connector*7: 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) / 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Storage temperature (Storage humidity) -4°F to +140°F  (-10°C to +60°C) / 20% to 80% (no condensation)
Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V,  
3.5 A to 1.5 A,  
50 Hz / 60 Hz AC 100 V to 240 V,  
3.4 A to 1.5 A,  
50 Hz / 60 HzAC 100 V to 240 V,  
3.4 A to 1.5 A,  
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption
(Lamp mode: High / 
Standard*
2 / Low*2) AC 100 V to 120 V
341 W / 277 W /  
240 W 334 W / 271 W /  
233 W336 W / 270 W /  
233 W
AC 220 V to 240 V 329 W / 269 W /  
234 W 322 W / 263 W /  
227 W324 W / 262 W /  
227 W
Power Consumption 
(Standby Mode) AC 100 V to 120 V
0.5 W (when “Standby mode”  is set to “Low”)
AC 220 V to 240 V 0.5 W (when “Standby mode”  is set to “Low”)
Power Consumption 
(Networked Standby 
Mode) AC 100 V to 120 VVPL-EW348:
18.5 W (LAN) / 14.0 W (optional WLAN module) / 19.4 W (ALL Terminals and Networks Connected, when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)
VPL-EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315/EX340/EX310:
5.3 W (LAN) / 5.7 W (optional WLAN module) / 6.0 W (ALL Terminals and Networks Connected, when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)
AC 220 V to 240 V VPL-EW348:
25.3 W (LAN) / 18.5 W (optional WLAN module) / 26.3 W (ALL Terminals and Networks Connected, when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)
VPL-EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315/EX340/EX310:
5.5 W (LAN) / 6.0 W (optional WLAN module) / 6.3 W (ALL Terminals and Networks Connected, when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”)
Heat dissipation AC 100 V to 120 V1163 BTU/h 1139 BTU/h1146 BTU/h
AC 220 V to 240 V 1122 BTU/h 1099 BTU/h1105 BTU/h
Outside dimensions W 3 x H 3 25/32 x D 9 29/32 inches (W 365 x H 96.2 x D 252 mm) (without protrusions)
Weight 9 lb / 4.1 kg 8 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-E221
*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 The following items are available for digital signal (HDMI input) only.  
*6 Not available in standby.  From INPUT A and INPUT B.  
*7 Works as an audio switcher function.  Output from a selected channel; not available in standby. 
						

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