Sony Projector VPL-FHZ55 Specifications

							
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Based on decades of projector technology expertise and recent stunning 
innovations in display panel technologies – represented by 3LCD projection 
systems and BrightEra
TM display panels – Sony provides a wide selection of data 
projectors to meet the varying demands of customers. Eight product ranges 
are available to suit different applications, locations, and operational needs,  
broadening the scope of data and video projection.
Broadening the Scope of Data Projections  
						

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Sony is proud to offer two powerful new projectors 
for your most demanding applications – the 
VPL-FHZ700L and VPL-FHZ55. These WUXGA 3LCD 
laser light source projectors deliver an ideal 
combination of high image quality, low overhead 
and exceptional integration flexibility.
To achieve high color light output at high 
resolution (1920 x 1200), each projector is 
designed with both a laser light source and a 
3LCD optical system. Colors appear natural and 
the brightness is extraordinary, thanks to Sony’s 
BrightEra 3LCD engine together with the laser light 
source. Full color is displayed (red + green + blue) 
with three micro displays and there is no visible 
color breaking or rainbow effect even on high 
contrast images.Packing the most advanced projector technologies 
into a low-profile design, the VPL-F500 Series is 
an excellent choice, for large venues, delivering 
a dramatic brightness of 7,000 lumens and 
ultra high-quality images . These projectors offer 
peace-of-mind operation with a twin-lamp system 
that provides a redundant lamp and ensures 
economical operation.
These projectors also deliver amazing installation 
flexibility and hassle-free vmaintenance in a stylish 
design that blends into any decor.
Another feature of the VPL-F500 Series is a very 
wide lens shift range, enabling excellent flexibility 
when installing a projector and adjusting the 
image. Lamp and air filter maintenance cycles 
are synchronized, and are exceptionally long 
compared to single-lamp and other dual-lamp 
systems, cutting maintenance time and cost.
The VPL-F500 Series therefore delivers a low total 
cost of ownership (TCO), and additionally includes 
eco-friendly features such as long-lasting lamps 
and low power consumption.
Large-Venue Installation Projectors
VPL-F500 Series
Laser Light Source 3LCD Projectors
VPL-FHZ700L/VPL-FHZ55 
						

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For outstanding brightness of up to 6,000 lumens 
and ultra high-quality images, choose the VPL-F30 
Series which combines the most advanced 
projector technologies with a low-profile design.
Along with amazing installation flexibility and 
hassle-free maintenance, this projector series 
delivers a stylish design that blends into any decor. 
These projectors are equipped with an excellent 
lens shift function and a standard 1.6x zoom lens, 
making image adjustment easy. They are also 
compatible with the optional lenses designed 
for Sony’s VPL-F40 Series, extending the range of 
installation choices. The maintenance cycles of the 
lamp and cleaning filters are synchronized and 
exceptionally long, which cuts maintenance time 
and cost.
Delivering a low TCO, the VPL-F30 Series also has 
eco-friendly capabilities such as a long-lasting 
lamp and low power consumption.
Basic Installation Projectors
VPL-C300 Series/VPL-C200 Series
The VPL-C Series delivers an outstanding brightness of 
up to 5300 lumens and ultra high-quality images.
Sony’s 3LCD BrightEra™ panel technology provides 
higher picture quality, substantially brighter images, 
and higher efficiency than comparable projectors. This 
series also offers installation flexibility, environmentally-
friendly features, and a low TCO, in a stylish design 
that blends into any decor. The lens shift/zoom 
capability and the image correction feature make it 
easy for users to fit any image onto the screen, even 
from an offset projection angle.The projector*
1 allows 
simple connectivity using an HDBaseT™*2 digital 
interface, multi-signal transmission system – in effect, 
creating a high-quality, cost-effective, long-distance 
digital transmission solution requiring just a single 
cable. Additionally, these projectors are designed 
with energy-saving capabilities for optimum energy 
efficiency, and economy. With all the features and 
functionality that you expect from Sony, particularly 
those for installation, projection, usability, and 
maintenance,  VPL-C Series projectors are thoughtfully 
designed for use in mid- to large-sized classrooms and 
in conference rooms and other big venues.
*1 Two models – the VPL-CH375 and VPL-CH355.
*2 HDBaseT™ and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT  Alliance.
Advanced Installation Projectors
VPL-F30 Series 
						

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Compact Projectors
VPL-E200 Series
Combining superb image quality with smart 
energy-saving features, VPL-E200 Series portable 
projectors enhance learning by delivering powerful 
presentations that really stand out. Simple to use 
and wireless-ready, these projectors are is ideal 
for maximizing student engagement in today’s 
networked classrooms, making them ideal partners 
throughout the busy school day. Sony’s 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 
documents, pictures, videos, websites, and more. 
Adding an optional Wi-Fi 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.
Desktop Projectors
VPL-D100 Series
The features of the VPL-D100 Series are well suited 
to a wide range of business and education 
applications, all available at a reasonable price. 
This user-friendly projector series has a noiseless 
and simple design, and these projectors are 
highly portable and easy to setup – exactly what’s 
required for quick preparation in a meeting room, 
client boardroom, lecture hall, or classroom.  
With an auto power-saving function and long-
lasting lamp replacement time of 10,000 hours, 
the VPL-D100 Series realizes good energy efficiency 
along with a good TCO. Sony’s reliable BrightEra 
3LCD panel offers bright and colorful projection. 
There’s also the convenience of HDMI connectivity 
and an easy-to-use tablet and smartphone 
application. Delivering an ideal combination of 
basic high performance and superior ease of use, 
these reliable projectors are is sure to help deliver 
engaging and attention-grabbing presentations. 
						

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Ultra Short Throw Projectors
VPL-S600 Series
Sony also offers a new series of 3LCD ultra short 
throw projectors, the VPL-S600 Series, to enhance its 
range for educational and corporate applications, 
and bring high-quality economical projection into 
the classroom and meeting room. VPL-S600 Series 
projectors offer a long lasting lamp time of 8,000 
hours* and achieve outstanding picture quality 
through 2,600 to 3,200 lumens color brightness. 
Perfect for smaller classrooms and meeting rooms, 
the VPL-S600 Series can throw high-resolution 
images up to approximately 2 m (measured 
diagonally) onto a whiteboard, wall, or any white 
surface – from distances as close as 44 cm (with 
the VPL-SX630). Two models – the VPL-SW630C and 
VPL-SW620C - come with enhanced interactivity, 
including dual pen and auto calibration 
capabilities, as well as additional rich education 
tools, so it’s easier for students and teachers to 
collaborate effectively in the classroom. All VPL-S600 
Series projectors can connect wirelessly with PCs 
(Windows or Mac) and tablets (iOS or Android).
* Approximate recommended period, in low mode.
Short Throw  Projectors
VPL-S200 Series
Sony’s VPL-S200 Series data projectors are 
extremely affordable and ideal for a number of 
different applications, especially in education and 
business.
These short throw projectors offer  brightness of 
2,600 to 3,200 lumens, so images can be clearly 
seen  even in a bright room. In addition, these 
projectors achieve large-screen projection from 
very short distances – each has a short focal-
length lens which overcomes typical problems 
such as dazzling the presenter or obscuring the 
projected image with shadow.
Designed to deliver a low TCO, these projectors 
also include eco-friendly features such as a long-
lasting lamp design and low power consumption. 
These features combine with ease of use to make 
the VPL-S Series ideal for both the classroom and 
the meeting room. 
						

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Data Projector Lineup
Laser Light Source Projectors
VPL-FHZ700LWUXGA / 7000 lumensVPL-FHZ55WUXGA / 4000 lumens
Large-Venue Installation Projectors
VPL-FH500LWUXGA / 7000 lumensVPL-FX500LXGA / 7000 lumens
Advanced Installation Projectors
VPL-FH36WUXGA / 5200 lumensVPL-FH31WUXGA / 4300 lumens
VPL-FX37XGA / 6000 lumensVPL-FX35XGA / 5000 lumens
VPL-FX30XGA / 4200 lumens
Basic Installation Projectors
VPL-CH375WUXGA / 5000 lumensVPL-CH370WUXGA / 5000 lumens
VPL-CH355WUXGA / 4000 lumensVPL-CH350WUXGA / 4000 lumens
VPL-CW275WXGA / 5100 lumensVPL-CW255WXGA / 4500 lumens
VPL-CX275XGA / 5200 lumensVPL-CX235XGA / 4100 lumens
Ultra Short Throw Projectors
VPL-SW630CWXGA / 3100 lumensVPL-SW620CWXGA / 2600 lumens
VPL-SW630WXGA / 3100 lumensVPL-SW620WXGA / 2600 lumens
VPL-SX630XGA / 3200 lumens
Short Throw  Projectors
VPL-SW235WXGA / 3000 lumensVPL-SW225WXGA / 2600 lumens
VPL-SX235XGA / 3200 lumensVPL-SX225XGA / 2700 lumens
Compact Projectors
VPL-EW295WXGA / 3800 lumensVPL-EW255WXGA / 3200 lumens
VPL-EW235WXGA / 2700 lumens
VPL-EX295XGA / 3800 lumensVPL-EX290XGA / 3800 lumens
VPL-EX255XGA / 3300 lumensVPL-EX250XGA / 3300 lumens
VPL-EX235XGA / 2800 lumensVPL-EX230XGA / 2800 lumens
Desktop Projectors
VPL-DW127WXGA / 2600 lumensVPL-DW122WXGA / 2600 lumens
VPL-DX147XGA / 3200 lumensVPL-DX142XGA / 3200 lumens
VPL-DX127XGA / 2600 lumensVPL-DX122XGA / 2600 lumens
VPL-DX102XGA / 2300 lumens 
						

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VPL-FHZ700LVPL-FH500LVPL-FX500L VPL-FH36VPL-FH31VPL-FHZ55 VPL-FX37
High Image Quality
3LCD Projection System
●●●●●●●
BrightEra Technology●●●●●●●
Picture Mode●●●●●●●
12 bit-3D Gamma Correction●●●●●●●
Film Mode/DDE●●●●●●●
DICOM GSDF Sim.●● ●●●
Installation Advantages
Lens Shift Function
●●●●●●●
Variety of Optional Lenses●●●●●●●
Center Lens Design●●●●●●●
Edge Blending● ●●●
Tilt Angle Free● ●
Portrait Installation●●●
HDBaseT Interface●*1
Geometric Correction● ●●●
Vertical Keystone Correction●●●●●●●
Horizontal Keystone Correction●●●
Short Throw Projection Distance●●●●●●●
Blend-in Design●●●●●●●
Auto Keystone Adjustment
Panel Alignment
● ●●●●●●
Color Matching● ●●●
Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design
Synchronized Maintenance
●●●●●●●
Auto Mode● ●●●
Blank● ●●●
Lamp Dimming Function● ●●●
ECO MODE Key●●●●●●●
Twin-lamp System●●
Laser Light Sourse● ●
Easy of Use
Network Presentation
Input Label
Closed Captioning
● ●●●●●●
Network Control●●●●●●●
Interactive Function
Picture by Picture
● ● ●●●
USB Media Viewer
Direct Power On
● ●● ●●●●
Smart APA●●●●●●●
Digital Zoom●●●●●●●
Security Pack●●●●●●●
*1 The optional BKM-PJ10 is required.
FEATURE COMPARISON  
						

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VPL-FX35
VPL-FX30VPL-CH375
VPL-CH370VPL-CH355VPL-CH350VPL-CW275
VPL-CX275 VPL-CW255
VPL-CX235
High Image Quality
3LCD Projection System
● ●●●●●●
BrightEra Technology●●●●●●●
Picture Mode●●●●●●●
12 bit-3D Gamma Correction●●●●●●●
Film Mode/DDE●●●●●●●
DICOM GSDF Sim.
Installation Advantages
Lens Shift Function
● ●●●●●●
Variety of Optional Lenses●
Center Lens Design●
Edge Blending
Tilt Angle Free
Portrait Installation
●
HDBaseT Interface● ●
Geometric Correction●●●●●●
Vertical Keystone Correction●●●●●●●
Horizontal Keystone Correction●●●●●●
Short Throw Projection Distance●
Blend-in Design●●●●●●●
Auto Keystone Adjustment●●●●●●
Panel Alignment●
Color Matching
Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design
Synchronized Maintenance
●
Auto Mode● ● ●
Blank●●●●●●
Lamp Dimming Function●●●●●●
ECO MODE Key●●●●●●●
Twin-lamp System
Laser Light Sourse
Easy of Use
Network Presentation
Input Label
Closed Captioning
● ●●●●●●
Network Control●●●●●●●
Interactive Function
Picture by Picture
USB Media Viewer
Direct Power On
● ●●●●●●
Smart APA●●●●●●●
Digital Zoom●●●●●●●
Security Pack●●●●●●●
FEATURE COMPARISON  
						

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VPL-EW295 
VPL-EW255 
VPL-EW235 VPL-EX295 VPL-EX290 
VPL-EX255 
VPL-EX250 
VPL-EX235 
VPL-EX230VPL-DW127 VPL-DX147 VPL-DX127
VPL-DW122 
VPL-DX142 VPL-DX122 VPL-DX102
VPL-SW630C VPL-SW620C
VPL-
SW630 VPL-SW620 VPL-SX630VPL-SW235 
VPL-SW225 VPL-SX235 VPL-SX225
High Image Quality
3LCD Projection System
●
●●●●●
BrightEra Technology● ●●●●●
Picture Mode● ●●●●●
12 bit-3D Gamma Correction● ●●●●●
Film Mode/DDE● ●●●●●
DICOM GSDF Sim.
Installation Advantages
Lens Shift Function
● ●
Variety of Optional Lenses
Center Lens Design
Edge Blending
Tilt Angle Free
Portrait Installation
HDBaseT Interface
Geometric Correction
Vertical Keystone Correction
● ●●●●●
Horizontal Keystone Correction
Short Throw Projection Distance
● ●●
Blend-in Design● ●●●●●
Auto Keystone Adjustment● ●●●●●
Panel Alignment
Color Matching
Good TCO, Energy-efficient Design
Synchronized Maintenance
● ●
Auto Mode● ●●●●●
Blank● ●●●●●
Lamp Dimming Function● ●●●●●
ECO MODE Key● ●●●●●
Twin-lamp System
Laser Light Sourse
Easy of Use
Network Presentation
● ● ●●●
Input Label● ●
Closed Captioning●●●●●●
Network Control● ● ●●●
Interactive Function●
Picture by Picture
USB Media Viewer
● ● ●●●
Direct Power On● ●●●●●
Smart APA● ●●●●●
Digital Zoom● ●●●●●
Security Pack● ●●●●●
FEATURE COMPARISON