Sony Projector VPL-VW1100ES Specifications

							VPL-VW1100ES
4K Home Theater Projector          
						

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The Ultimate 4K  
Home Cinema Experience 
The VPL-VW1100ES projector is our leading, luxury 4K home theater projector.   
It gives you the fully immersive experience of digital cinema in a large, dedicated screening space. With astonishing 4K resolution (4x the quality of Full HD) and a multitude of advanced features,   it’s our most ‘professional’ home theater projector yet.
No-compromise 4K Native Resolution:  
More Than 4x Full HD Images
The VPL-VW1100ES 4K home theater projector offers DCI-based* 
4096 x 2160 resolution, more than four times the resolution of 
Full HD.  The projector’s 4K SXRD™ panels have been specially 
developed by Sony for the VPL-VW1100ES, utilizing 4K expertise 
from the professional cinema market.  These panels deliver a 
native 4K picture, with no electronic enhancement of pixels.
*Digital Cinema Initiatives: The standard of digital cinema distribution.
2,000 Lumens for Vibrant Images
With 2,000-ANSI-lumen brightness, the VPL-VW1100ES delivers 
nearly twice the output of Sony’s previous home theater 
projectors.  Combined with 4K SXRD panels, this projector is 
able to offer both higher brightness and a higher contrast 
ratio for optimum viewing in the home environment.
Remarkable Dynamic Contrast for Highest Picture Quality
The projector’s 4K native SXRD panels produce outstanding 
native device contrast, reproducing deep blacks by improving 
the flatness level of the pixel surface.  When combined with 
Sony’s Advanced Iris3 technology, this projector can achieve 
an incredible 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast for the best ever 
images.
Features
Full HD
Conventional panel
Scattered light diminishes   black levels High contrast and high  
reflectivity
New SXRD
4K
4K  4096 x 2160  
(8.8 million pixels)Full HD  1920 x 1080  (2.1 million pixels)
Simulated images
Simulated images
Simulated images
Richer Pictures with Wide Color Space (DCI*, Adobe RGB)
The VPL-VW1100ES offers a wider-than-normal color space, 
enabling it to show the fuller color information provided by the 
professional DCI color specification and the Adobe RGB color 
space.
*Digital Cinema Initiatives: The standard of digital cinema distribution.
TRILUMINOS™  Display Technology
The VPL-VW1100ES’s optical engine and SXRD panels 
incorporate our TRILUMINOS Display technology to produce 
a much broader color range, reproducing more tones and 
textures than a standard projector system.  The result is greater 
purity, depth and realism.
Incident light
Beveled 
corner Elimination of 
beveled cornersElimination of 
contact divots
Contact divot Incident light
Liquid 
crystal
Alignment layer
Pixel pad Reflective light
Reflective light  
						

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The Amazing Spider-Man™ now available on Blu-ray Disc™
The Amazing Spider-Man © 2012 Columbia Pictures 
Industries, Inc.  All Rights Reserved. | Marvel, and the 
names and distinctive likenesses of Spider-Man and all 
other Marvel characters: ™ and © 2013 Marvel 
Entertainment, LLC & its subsidiaries.  All Rights Reserved.
4K ScanMaster fle (4K)4K up-scaled picture
Faithful reproduction
to original master
“Mastered in 4K” BD (2K)
4K Camera
Color grading4K fnish
Mastering
Down-conversionUp-scaling
Same flter
FeaturesFeatures
Lens Optimized for 4K Images
To achieve optimized 4K images, Sony has developed the 4K All-Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens specifically for the VPL-VW1100ES 
projector.  By incorporating this super high-resolution lens, high precision and detail are seen in all corners of the image.  Both Full 
HD SXRD projector lens technology from Sony and 4K digital cinema technology from Sony are included in the 4K ARC-F lens.  In 
addition, this lens offers very high resolving capability, and the high-resolution image on the 4K panel can be projected correctly.
-Structure
An 18-piece lens structure is used, similar to that of a 4K digital 
cinema projector.
-Floating focus system
By moving the floating lens group and focusing lens group 
simultaneously, the floating focus system corrects any curved 
field occurring at the time of focal adjustment of images. 
Thanks to this system, high precision and high picture quality 
are realized in every corner of the image. -Extra low dispersion glass
By adopting extra low dispersion glass – which provides an 
optimized refractive index for green, red, and blue light – clear 
and crisp images can be achieved.
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Resolution
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3
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Resolution
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3
2
1 5PixelsBlack
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Input
Simulated images Simulated images
Simulated images
Conventional lens
Conventional lens Focusing group
Floating group
Field curvature Causes color deviationConventional lens
4K ARC-F lens
4K ARC-F lens
Improved focus to support  high picture quality Achieves a clear, crisp image4K ARC-F lens
Simulated images
Extra low
dispersion glass
Extra low dispersion glass “Reality Creation” 4K Upscaling
In addition to supporting 4K native resolution, the VPL-VW1100ES projector features an exclusive super-resolution 4K upscaler, 
“Reality Creation”, which dramatically enhances high-definition 1080p content, allowing viewers to get the most from their 
existing Blu-ray Disc™ libraries at home.  For greater versatility, it can also display Full HD 3D and 4K upscaling of 3D movies.
Widescreen Friendly
The VPL-VW1100ES delivers a widescreen-friendly resolution of 4096 x 2160 based on the DCI specification.  This means viewers 
can enjoy movies without annoying black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Full HD 
panel
Full HD signal Full HD signal with 
“Reality Creation”4K panel
Reduced screen door effect and jagged edges
Sony’s proprietary 
algorithm
Picture patterning based on 10 years of accumulated expertise
Analyze every pixel  in any direction “Reality Creation”  
pixel mapping
VPL-VW1100ES 4K 1.89:1
(4096 x 2160)*
4 x Full HD 1.78:1
(3840 x 2160)
Input signal Get the best possible images
Compatible with ‘Mastered in 4K’ Blu-ray Discs
Drawing on the same technology used to downscale 4K material for Full HD, the VPL-VW1100ES gives you a near native 4K 
experience with discs ‘Mastered in 4K’.  It’s as close as you can get to the 4K-pixel resolution and expanded color range of the 
original.
3840 x 1634
3840 x 20754096 x 1742
3996 x 2160
Minimize black barsCinema Scope
2.35:1
American Vista 1.85:1
* Complying with the DCI specification.           
						

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Powerful Picture Calibration
Powerful features allow viewing in a dark room as well as a room with ambient light.  Users can quickly select the right picture 
calibration for each type of content, with nine unique modes including a variety of pre-sets: cinema film1, cinema film2, cinema 
digital, reference, TV, photo, game, bright cinema, and bright TV.
Panel Alignment Function
To ensure the best possible results, all models feature electronic panel alignment, allowing the user to achieve an exact alignment 
of the red and blue elements within each pixel.  Adjustments can be made by as little as 0.1 pixels to achieve optimum clarity.
Whisper-quiet Operation
The VPL-VW1100ES incorporates the latest noise-reduction technology, including a whisper-quiet fan, to minimize projector sound 
as much as possible. Experience Blur-free Action with Motionflow
To bring the thrill of watching fast-paced, cinematic action to the home, the VPL-VW1100ES features a technology called 
Motionflow, which makes motion much smoother.  This innovative process creates and inserts artificial frames, first comparing key 
visual factors on successive frames, and then calculating the split second of ‘missing’ action in the sequence.  This action mimics 
that of actual movie projection, so viewers experience movies and sports with a greater sense of realism than ever before.
FeaturesFeatures
Without MotionflowWith Motionflow
Simulated images
Optional Accessories
TDG-PJ1*IR 3D GlassesTMR-PJ2IR  External TransmitterLMP-H330Projector Lamp (for replacement)
* 2x 3D glasses bundled with the VPL-VW1100ES.
Cool and Functional Design
Combining hallmark styling with high-dimensional balance, the VPL-VW1100ES unit succeeds at being both cool and functional.
Lens Protector
The protector opens/closes automatically, keeping the lens 
dust-free, and is synchronized with the projector powering on/off.
Immersive 4K Upscaling 3D
-Improved emission power for built-in 3D transmitter
The projector has a built-in 3D transmitter to synchronies 3D glasses, 
which alleviates the need for a cable.  The emission power of the 
transmitter has also been boosted by 30% compared to previous 
models, allowing much wider coverage of the 3D signal.
-2D to 3D conversion
Sony is leading the way in creating an ever-growing selection of movies, sports, and TV programs in 4K 3D detail.  Sony’s 3D 
projectors also convert 2D pictures into 3D, so viewers can even enjoy classic movies in this whole new viewing dimension.
-Simultaneous anamorphic and 3D viewing
The VPL-VW1100ES is able to display anamorphic images and 3D without requiring a lens change, making it as user-friendly as 
possible.
Built-in 3D sync transmitterIntake grill
Unobtrusive terminals
4K ARC-F lens
Exhaust grill Top access to lamp
3D sync transmitter
2.35:1 without picture position memory
2.35:1 with picture position memory
Simulated images
Picture Position Memory Matches Movie Aspect Ratio
The VPL-VW1100ES has a picture position memory, which memorizes the position of the lens (focus, zoom, shift).  Users can 
match a movie’s aspect ratio, including 1.78:1 and 2.35:1, and store these settings in the projector for easy recall.
Screen 2.35:1
Screen 2.35:1 Screen 2.35:1
Position 1.78:1
Position 1.78:1 Position 2.35:1
Image 2.35:1
Image 1.78:1 Image 2.35:1  
						

							SpecificationsControl Panel
Dimensions
VPL-VW1100ES
Optical
Light Output 2000 lumens
LCD Panels 0.74” x3 SXRD Panel
Panel Display Resolution 4096 x 2160 dots
Contrast Ratio*
11,000,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast)
Light Source Ultra High Pressure Lamp 330 W type
Recommended Lamp Replacement 
Time*
22000 H (Lamp mode: High)
2500 H (Lamp mode: Low)
Projection 
Lens Zoom / Focus
Approx. 2.1x Powered Zoom / Powered Focus
Lens Shift Powered, Vertical +/- 80%, Horizontal + /- 31%
Throw Ratio 1.27:1 to 2.73:1
Screen Size 60” to 300”
Interface
Input / 
Output HDMI (2 inputs)
Digital RGB/Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr
Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr Component: phono type
INPUT A Mini D-sub 15-pin (RGB)
Trigger (2 connectors) Mini Jack, DC 12 V Max. 100 mA
Remote RS232C, D-sub 9-pin (female)
LAN RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
IR IN Mini Jack
3D Sync RJ45 / Built-in transmitter
General
Scanning Frequency H: 19 to 72 kHz, V: 48 to 92 Hz
Display Resolution 
(Digital Input) 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 
1080/24p, 3840 x 2160/24p, 3840 x 2160/25p, 
3840 x 2160/30p, 3840 x 2160/50p*,  
3840 x 2160/60p*, 4096 x 2160/24p,  
4096 x 2160/25p, 4096 x 2160/30p,  
4096 x 2160/50p*, 4096 x 2160/60p*
Power Requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 4.8 A to 2.0 A, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power Consumption 480 W (AC 100 V)
470 W (AC 120 V)
460 W (AC 220 V-240 V)
Standby Mode Power Consumption 3.5 W (Std) / 0.3 W (Low) (AC 100 V)
3.5 W (Std) / 0.3 W (Low) (AC 120 V)
3.9 W (Std) / 0.4 W (Low) (AC 220 V-240 V)
General
Dimensions (WxHxD)
(without protrusion) 520 x 200 x 640 mm
20 1/2 x 7 7/8 x 25 1/4 inches
Mass 20.0 kg / 44 lb 1.5 oz
Service Parts
Replacement Remote 1-490-070-11 (RM-PJ22)
*1 The value is average.
*2 The figures are expected maintenance time and not guaranteed.   They will depend on the environment or how the projector is used.
*3 Available only for YUV 4:2:0 / 8-bit format signal.
260 (10 1/4) 260 (10 1/4)
520 (20 
1/2)
109 (4 
3/8)
200 (7 7/8)
208 (8 1/4)
1
64 (6 
1/2)
1 64 (6 
1/2)
81.5
(3 1/4) 81.5
(3 
1/4)
120 (4 3/4)
120 (4 
3/4)
150 (6)
171.3 (6 
3/4) 150.6 (6)
563.5 (22 
1/4)
640 (25 
1/4) 18.1
(
23/32)
Center of
the lens
Front of the cabinet
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