All stock codes associated to this product
VPLVW500ES, 2891159
VPL-VW500ES
4K Home Cinema projector with 200,000:1 contrast ratio
Overview
4K more than 4x the quality of Full HD
4K is the very best the big screen can deliver. The VPL-VW500ES gives you that very same, fully immersive cinema experience, at home.
Incredible 4096 x 2160 resolution pictures and an exceptionally high dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1 produce details so stunning, you may never leave the house to see a movie again.
2D and 3D upscaled to 4K
While more and more native 4K material is becoming available, our Reality Creation technology means you can enjoy your current 2D and 3D discs, upscaled for an incredible 4K experience. Youll get the very best from your favourite movies and notice even more detail than before even in 3D.
Features
4K native resolution: over 4x better than Full HD
No compromises: the VPL-VW500ES provides 4096 x 2160 4K resolution (the DCI standard in digital cinemas). We used our professional cinema expertise to develop 4K SXRD panels and produce a 4K native picture with no artificial enhancement of pixels.
Ultra high contrast ratio and brightnes
Drawing on optical technology developed for the VPL-VW1000ES, weve achieved both high brightness (1,700 ANSI lumens) and high contrast (200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio) in the VPL-VW500ES. So, youll see crystal-clear, bright, detail-packed images even in well-lit rooms.
Advanced SXRD panels
4K digital drive panels minimise the space between pixels in every frame with an incredible response rate of 2.5-milliseconds. Thats much faster, and more stable, than an LCD TV and produces ultra-smooth, dot-free pictures with natural, fluid movement whatever the action
Triluminos Display
The VPL-VW500s optical engine and SXRD panels incorporate our Triluminous Display technology to produce a much broader colour range, reproducing more tones and textures than a standard projector system. The result is greater purity, depth and realism.
New Motionflow
Weve enhanced our Motionflow technology. Combination mode uses our Film Projection and Motion Enhancer, adding frames to reduce blur and maintain brightness in thrilling, fast-moving scenes. Cinema purists can choose True Cinema to retain the original 24 frames per second.
Industry standard RF 3D compatible
A built-in RF transmitter synchronises with any RF 3D glasses for wider coverage, greater stability, and theres no need for a cable.
Reality Creation: upscales your movies to 4K
As well as native 4K material, you can see your current Full HD Blu-ray or DVD movie collection upscaled for a 4K experience. Reality Creation is a Super Resolution technology that radically enhances Full HD content, even upscaling 3D movies for 4K.
Compatible with Mastered in 4K Blu-ray discs
Drawing on the same technology used to downscale 4K material for Full HD, the VPL-VW500ES gives you a near native 4K experience with discs Mastered in 4K. Its as close as you can get to the 4K-pixel resolution and expanded colour range of the original.
New 4K standard: 60 frames per second
The VPL-VW500ES can show up to 60 frames per second in 4K (at colour signal YUV 4:2:0). Its the new 4K industry standard and is much higher than the earlier 24p. The result is a smoother image with superior colour and realism.
Compact design
A smaller optical engine means the VPL-VW500ES is approximately 18cm shorter in length than our leading projector, the VPL-VW1000ES, so theres greater flexibility for installation.
Front-facing fan
Because the fan is positioned at the front, you don't need to worry about wall space and room for air inhale/exhaust when you install. This helps maximize the throw distance for bigger projected images.
Wider zoom and shift lens
A 2.06 motorised zoom lens and wide lens shift range of 85% vertical and 31% horizontal gives greater installation flexibility even when the ceiling is very high.
Suitable for home automation
The VPL-VW500ES is compatible with many home automation systems. It has an RS232 interface, RJ45 control, and IR-IN terminal.
Auto calibration
After extended periods, colour can be automatically calibrated to the original factory condition. Theres no need for extra calibration equipment or cameras; a built-in colour sensor stores all the necessary information.
Manual HSV Colour Correction
A correction tool allows you to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of each colour to get exactly the picture you want.
Picture Position Memory
This feature remembers the position of the zoom lens. You can match it to a movies aspect ratio (including 16:9 and Cinemascope) and store the settings for a future viewing.
Electronic panel alignment
Ensures the red and blue elements in each pixel are precisely positioned against green. Adjustments can be made by as little as 0.1 pixels for optimum clarity.
USB updates
To get the best from your projector, the VPL-VW500ES has a USB port for the latest firmware updates.
Specifications
Technical Specifications
General
| Display system |
High Frame Rate SXRD panel |
| Light Output |
1700 lm |
| Contrast ratio |
200,000:1 (Dynamic Contrast) |
Display elements
Effective display size |
0.74 x 3 |
Display elements
Effective pixels |
4K (4096 x 2160) x3 / 26,542,080 pixels |
Projection lens
Zoom / Focus |
Electric (Approx. 2.06 x) / Electric |
Projection lens
Lens shift |
Electric, V +85% / -80% H:+/-31% |
| Light source |
Ultra High-pressure lamp 265W type |
| Screen size |
60 to 300 |
| Reality Creation |
YES (4K Reality Creation) |
| Compatible with "Mastered in 4K " Blu-ray |
YES |
| 4K 60P (YUV420/8bit:YCbCr4:2:0/8 bit) |
YES |
| X.V colour |
YES |
| 3D capability |
YES |
| 3D emitter |
Built-in RF emitter |
| 3D glasses |
TDG-BT500A (Optional) |
| Auto Calibration |
YES |
| Manual Calibration |
HSV Colour Correction |
| Picture Position Memory |
YES |
| Wireless HDMI compatibility |
IFU-WH1 (Optional) |
| Advanced Iris |
Ver 3 |
| Picture modes |
9 modes |
| Gamma modes |
11 modes |
| Panel Alignment |
Yes (Shift / Zone) |
| Input/Output - HDMI (2 inputs) |
Digital RGB/Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr |
| Input/Output - Remote |
RS-232C |
| Input/Output - LAN |
RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Input/Output - IR IN |
Mini Jack |
| Input/Output - TRIGGER |
Minijack, DC 12V Max. 100m A |
| Input/Output - USB |
DC 5V. MAX. 500mA |
| Acoustic noise |
26dB |
| Power requirement |
AC100V to 240V,4.0A to 1.7A,50/60Hz |
| Power consumption |
375 W |
| Power Consumption (Standby Mode) - AC 100 V to 120 V |
0.3W (when Remote Start is set to Off) |
| Power Consumption (Standby Mode) - AC 220 V to 240 V |
0.3W (when Remote Start is set to Off) |
| Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) - AC 100 V to 120 V |
1.0 W (LAN) (when "Remote Start" is set to "On") |
| Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) - AC 220 V to 240 V |
1.0 W (LAN) (when "Remote Start" is set to "On") |
| Standby Mode/Network Standby Mode Activated |
After about 10 minutes |
| Body Colour |
Black |
| Standard outside dimensions |
W 495.6 x H 195.3 x D 463.6 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 14 kg |
| Supplied Accessories |
Remote Control RM-PJ24
Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2)
AC Power Cord for projector (1)
Quick reference manual (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) |
