Date: 6/4/2010 7:35 pm
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Both new projectors incorporate Sony’s advanced BrightEra™ technology which delivers substantially brighter pictures, higher efficiency and contrast, and improved color rendition. Each projector also features exceptional image quality with XGA resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
The new VPL-FX500L model delivers 7,000 lumens of Color Light Output and is capable of the widest lens shift in its class, suitable for large-screen applications such as university lecture halls and corporate auditoriums. The VPL-FX30 provides 4,200 lumens of Color Light Output, and is equipped with 1.6x standard zoom lens for flexible installation, ideal for mid- to smallsized class rooms or meeting rooms.
“Based on decades of experience in display panel technologies, Sony has developed two new projectors to add to its highly-acclaimed series of high-brightness 3LCD projectors. Userfriendly, low maintenance and featuring Sony’s BrightEra™ technology for great image quality, the projectors are superior in its class and are each a versatile choice for a wide range of applications,” said Mr. Tsuyoshi Nagata, General Manager for Business Communication, Business & Professional Products Asia Pacific Company (BPPA), Sony Electronics Asia Pacific.
The VPL-FX500L’s two in-lamp system provides fail-safe and economical operation. It can output a total of 7,000 lumens with just one lamp. However, a second lamp is built-in to provide automatic back-up should the primary lamp fail. The two lamps are alternatively used, allowing the total expected lamp life to total up to approximately 8,000 hours. The VPL-FX500L ships without a lens, and offers backwards compatibility with certain models of Sony’s existing accessory lenses.
The VPL-FX30’s 1.6x zoom standard lens allow customers to easily upgrade from a majority of existing projectors to the VPL-FX30 without having to change ceiling mount positions. For applications where more than a standard lens is needed, the VPL-FX30 is compatible with the VPLL-Z1032 and VPLL-Z1024 accessory lenses for Sony’s current VPL-FX40 series.
Depending on the lens used, the VPL-FX500L can shift images approximately vertically +/-96% and horizontally +/-64%, from their original position, making projection possible without having images distorted by digital keystone correction. This feature is recommended for applications where the ceiling mount position is limited by lighting fixtures or water sprinklers, or where the position is higher than screen.
Besides high performance capabilities, the projectors are also stylishly outfitted with a white and flat cabinet, allowing them to easily blend with white ceilings when installed. With no terminals or ventilation slits on the rear side, the projectors are perfectly blended into the ceiling when mounted – for an aesthetically pleasing look.
Both the VPL-FX30 and VPL-FX500L will be available in Asia Pacific from June 2010.
