Sony VPL-HW50ES User manual

High speed precision
for true 3D viewing
VPL-HW50ES
Full HD 3D Home
Cinema Projector
The VPL-HW50ES* is the new Sony 3D home cinema projector that
includes the very latest technology and delivers a premium home
theatre experience.
Packed with many new innovative features that draw on Sony’s
latest Optical Engine, the VPL-HW50ES utilises Sony’s clever ‘Reality
Creation’ to dramatically enhance high defi nition 1080P content to
deliver sharp and crisp Full HD images.
High Brightness of 1,700
Lumens with Faithful Colour
Reproduction
By improving the light effi ciency of the
lamp and with an optimised optical
block, the brightness is increased by
approximately 30%* giving much brighter
and clearer images in well-lit living rooms.
The VPL-HW50ES also provides rich colour
reproduction due to the improved optical
engine design and the same colour
management method as the
VPL-VW1000ES.
* Compared to Sony conventional Home Cinema Projectors
Reality Creation – Super
Resolution Function
Developed for the Sony 4K
home cinema projector
(VPL-VW1000ES) this function
has now been adapted for
the new VPL-HW50ES projector.
It reproduces the colour
and texture of the original
1080p signal by restoring
missing information lost during
packaging of the original
contents to disc. As a result, you
can enjoy sharp and crisp full HD
pictures.
Key Feature VPL-HW50ES
Input Signal
Reality Creation Pixel Mapping
View the best possible images
Conventional model
By improving the light effi ciency of the
lamp with an optimised optical block
VPL-HW50ES
Simulated images
* VPL-HW50ES/B black projector
VPL-HW50ES/W white projector

VPL-HW50ES 3D Home Cinema Projector
Bright Cinema and Bright TV
Mode for Living Room Theatre
Conventional home cinema
projectors typically enhance the
green colour to secure the image
brightness, however, the VPL-HW50ES
boasts the new Bright Cinema and
Bright TV Mode. With optical block
and signal processing improvements
bringing high brightness without a loss
in colour reproduction and contrast,
you can enjoy bright, crisp images
even when viewing in a well-lit room.
Motionfl ow
Motionfl ow technology allows the
VPL-HW50ES to display twice as many
images per second. This algorithm,
unique to Sony, creates completely
new images based on the incoming
signal, and inserts them between
the original frames to reproduce
smoother, sharper motion.
SXRD Panel Technology
SXRD panels minimise the gaps
between pixels to 0.2µm for sharper,
dot-free images, making it possible
to reproduce up to 240 frames per
second. The opening and closing
of the shutters on the 3D glasses are
synchronised to ensure that each
eye receives the correct image, thus
reducing crosstalk to a minimum. The
result is stunningly detailed, high-
defi nition 3D images that you believe
you can reach out and touch.
Contrast Enhancer Function
This function automatically adjusts
the contrast for optimum viewing.
It compensates for dark and bright
parts of an image by analysing the
signal component of each scene in
real time to ensure that the optical
contrast is obtained.
Conventional model VPL-HW50ES
Simulated images
Simulated images
Simulated images
Simulated images
Histogram Histogram
Primal data Optimised data
Input InputDark Dark
Output
Level
Output
Level
High High
Bright Bright
Without Motionfl ow
The typical ‘screen door’ effect seen on
projectors without SXRD technology.
With Motionfl ow
The pristine image produced by three SXRD
panels. The SXRD panel minimises the space
between the pixels to 0.2µm.

• 3 year projector and 1 year lamp
warranty/1000 hour PrimeSupport
cover – from the product purchase
date.
• Specialist telephone support – an
exclusive multi-lingual telephone
helpline staffed by technical experts
with detailed understanding of
projector products.
• Collect-and-deliver repair service –
if your problem cannot be resolved
via the helpline, we’ll activate
our no-hassle collect-and-deliver
repair service. All financial costs are
covered – parts, labour and logistics
to and from our state-of-the-art
European repair centres.
• PrimeSupport will be provided
through the Sony accredited partner.
With VPL home projectors,
PrimeSupport also includes:
Free loan unit – you’ll receive a free
loan unit of similar specification if
repairs are likely to exceed 10 working
days, minimising your disruption.
PrimeSupport
VPL-HW50E
100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast
Thanks to contrast enhancer
technology and the Advanced Iris3
technology, the projector has a
dynamic contrast ratio of more than
100,000:1. It maximises black and
white levels without diminishing peak
brightness to ensure no detail is missed
in dark scenes.
Advanced Iris3 Control
This automatic Iris control feature
enhances the contrast in accordance
with the scene. It maximises black and
white levels without diminishing peak
brightness.
Dynamic Lamp Control
Technology for 3D
When each of the shutters on the 3D
glasses opens, Dynamic Lamp Control
Technology automatically boosts the
brightness (approximately 3x brighter)
in the image to that eye, maximising
the picture’s impact and the lamp’s
efficiency. This means that you will
not lose any brightness and attain the
optimal visual experience from the
comfort of your own home.
Built-in 3D Sync Transmitter
You can synchronise the projector
with the 3D glasses thanks to the 3D
synchronous transmitter built into the
front of the projector, thus reducing
set-up time and removing the need for
extra cabling.
Separate 2D and 3D Modes
The VPL-HW50ES allows you to pre-select
separate parameters for 2D and 3D
content under a variety of application
modes – Dynamic, Standard, Game,
Cinema and Photo – as well as
automatically recognising 2D or 3D input.
Extremely Low Fan Noise (21dB)
The VPL-HW50ES runs very quietly with an
advanced air discharge system. Through
a highly efficient cooling system, fan
noise is suppressed to a mere 21dB.
With whisper-quiet fan noise, you can
concentrate on a movie or game in a
quiet environment without distraction.
Gamma Adjustment Function
With 11 modes to select, it is possible to
fine tune image brightness according
to the room conditions or the screen
content.
Improved Lens Shift Range
The vertical range is wider than Sony’s
conventional models. This expands the
projector’s placement and installation
options without distorting image quality.
Vertical range: Max. +/- 0.71V
Horizontal range: Max.+/- 0.25H
Improved Panel Alignment
Function
The VPL-HW50ES is configured with a
function that compensates for gaps in
character or colour management. It is
possible to select R(Red) or B(Blue) to
make adjustments based on G(Green),
and to adjust the horizontal and vertical
direction by shifting the full image or
selecting zones of each colour.
RCP (Real Colour Processing)
Version 2
The VPL-HW50ES offers an “RCP (Real
Colour Processing)” function to adjust the
colour and hue of each target colour
of the projected picture independently.
Additionally, version 2 adds the ability to
adjust the brightness at the same time.
With this capability, you can tweak the
images to perfection.

Specifications
Optional Accessories
VPL-HW50ES
Display system High Frame Rate SXRD panel
Light Output 1700 lm
Contrast ratio 100,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast)
Display elements Effective display size 0.61” x 3
Effective pixels Full HD (1920x1080) x3 6,220,800 pixels
Projection lens Zoom / Focus Manual (Approx. 1.6 x) / Manual
Lens shift Manual, V:+/-71% / H:+/-25%
Light source Ultra High-pressure lamp 200W type
Screen size 40” to 300'‘
3D YES
Reality Creation YES
Contrast Enhancer YES
MotionFlow YES
Advanced Iris Ver 3
RCP Ver 2
Panel Alignment Yes (Shift / Zone)
Picture modes 9 modes
Gamma modes 11 modes
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)
Remote RS-232C, D-sub 9-pin (female)
IR IN Mini Jack
3D Sync Built-in Transmitter or via RJ-45 (TMR-PJ2)
Acoustic noise 21dB
Power requirement AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.0 A to 1.3 A,50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max. 300 W
Body Colour Black / White
Standard outside dimensions W 407.4 x H 179.2 x D 463.9 mm
Weight Approx. 9.6 kg
Supplied Accessories
Remote Control RM-PJ23
Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2)
AC Power Cord for projector (1)
3D glasses (2)
Pouch for the 3D glasses (2)
Warranty Card (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
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