All stock codes associated to this product
VPLCX236, 13VPLCX236, 4905524989465
   VPL-CX236 
   
  4,100 lumens XGA installation projector
   
  Overview
   
  Bright, high resolution images, with simple set-up and low running costs for schools or meeting rooms
   
  The VPL-CX236 offers installation flexibility, energy efficiency with a low total cost of ownership, and high image quality, while boasting a stylish design that blends into any decor.
  
Image correction features and a lens shift/zoom capability enable users to easily fit any image onto the screen, even from an offset projection angle.
  
In addition, these installation projectors are thoughtfully designed for optimum energy efficiency with a reduced total cost of ownership. They feature an auto power saving function, picture muting function with lamp control technology, long-lasting lamp, and low power consumption.
Every model delivers high image quality. The VPL-CX236 offers 4,100 lumens* brightness and provides high image quality with XGA resolution.
With all the features and functionality that you expect from Sony particularly easy installation and usability, energy efficiency and low maintenance, and dependable image quality the VPL-CX236 is ideal for mid- to large-size classrooms, conference rooms, and many similar environments.
   
  Features
   
  Bright, clear images with maximum 4,100 lumens colour light output
   
  The projectors high light output ensures that presentations are seen clearly in any classroom or meeting room. Choose from three brightness modes to suit any environment High for naturally white presentations in bright rooms, Standard for everyday use, and Low for watching video in darkened rooms.
   
  1.66:1 to 2.41:1 throw ratio
   
  The VPL-CX236 offers a 1.66 - 1.66:1 to 2.41:1 throw ratio, allowing installation in most larger classrooms or meeting rooms.
   
  High resolution lens
   
  The high resolution Advanced Crisp Focus (ACF) lens offers a large diameter and fine pitch to ensure clear, sharp pictures.
   
  Fine lens shift
   
  The projector's wide lens shift range means that the projector can be positioned closer to the ceiling, or horizontally offset to avoid ceiling obstacles.
   
  3LCD BrightEra Technology
   
  The projectors efficient 3LCD panel system is enhanced by advanced BrightEra technology by Sony. Youll see the difference with impressively bright, consistent, high resolution images and increased panel reliability.
   
  XGA resolution for crisp, clear presentations
   
  XGA (1024 X 768) 4:3 resolution offers plenty of detail: ideal for making presentations direct from a laptop or PC.
   
  Quieter operation
   
  Acoustic fan noise is reduced compared with previous models for even quieter operation.
   
  Save energy at the touch of a button
   
  Just push the ECO MODE button on the projector or remote commander to instantly access a range of energy-saving settings.
   
  Auto Dimming
   
  Projector brightness is gradually reduced automatically if theres no input signal, or after a pre-set time cutting power consumption and saving energy bills. Brightness instantly returns to maximum when an input signal is detected.
   
  Power Saving Picture Mute
   
  Touch a button on the projector remote and the pictures muted instantly. Another touch and the projectors instantly powered back up to resume your presentation.
   
  Vertical and Horizontal Keystone Adjustment
   
  Keystone distortion of vertically up to +/- 30 degrees and horizontally up to +/- 20 degrees can be digitally corrected via the on-screen menu and/or remote commander. This allows images to be projected with their correct geometry, even when installation space is limited.
   
  Advanced Geometric Correction
   
  Each image corner and side can be grabbed and adjusted for a true, square fit - invaluable when projecting from an offset position.
   
  Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
   
  Phase, Pitch and Shift values are automatically optimised when using the projector with a PC source. These values can also be adjusted manually.
   
  Auto Input Search
   
  The projector automatically switches to the correct input, simplifying set-up and saving time.
   
  Audio switcher facility
   
  The projector can select between two audio sources, routing them via a variable audio output to the room amplification system.
   
  Picture Freeze Function
   
  Picture Freeze is useful if you need to look at other material on your PCs screen during presentations without the audience seeing it. Freeze the current image that's being projected, and use your PC independently from the projector display
   
  Get closer with Digital Zoom
   
  Instantly magnify a selected portion of the screen by up to 4x for a really close-up view of images from a connected PC.
   
  Off and Go
   
  Touch a button at the end of your presentation and projector is turned off immediately, without going through a lengthy power-down cycle.
   
  Direct Power On/Off
   
  Theres no need to go through Standby mode when powering up the projector: the projector activates as soon as power is supplied.
   
  Security thats built in
   
  Your investments protected with security measures including password protection and physical anti-theft anchor points.
   
  Technical Specifications
  
     
    Display System
     
    
      
        
          
            
              | Display System | 
              3 LCD system | 
            
          
        
       
      Display device
      
        
          
            
              | Size of effective display area | 
              0.63 (16 mm) x 3, BrightEra, Aspect ratio: 4:3 | 
            
            
              | Number of pixels | 
              2,359,296 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels | 
            
          
        
       
      Projection lens
      
        
          
            
              | Focus | 
              Manual | 
            
            
              | Zoom - Powered/Manual | 
              Manual | 
            
            
              | Zoom - Ratio | 
              Approx. x1.45 | 
            
            
              | Throw Ratio | 
              1.66:1 to 2.41:1 | 
            
            
              | Lens shift - Powered/Manual | 
              Manual | 
            
            
              | Lens shift - Range | 
              Vertical : +/- 5% | 
            
            
              | Lens shift - Range | 
              Horizontal : +/- 4% | 
            
          
        
       
      Light source
      
        
          
            
              | Type | 
              Ultra high pressure mercury lamp | 
            
            
              | Wattage | 
              245 W type | 
            
          
        
       
      Recommended lamp replacement time *1
      
        
          
            
              | Lamp mode: High | 
              3000 H | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Standard | 
              4000 H | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Low | 
              5000 H | 
            
          
        
       
      Filter cleaning / replacement cycle (Max.) *1
      
        
          
            
              | Filter cleaning / replacement cycle (Max.) | 
              Same time as the lamp replacement is recommended | 
            
          
        
       
      Screen size
      
        
          
            
              | Screen size | 
              40 to 300 (1.02 m to 7.62 m) (measured diagonally) | 
            
          
        
       
      Light output
      
        
          
            
              | Lamp mode: High | 
              4100 lm | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Standard | 
              3100 lm | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Low | 
              2200 lm | 
            
          
        
       
      Color light output
      
        
          
            
              | Lamp mode: High | 
              4100 lm | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Standard | 
              3100 lm | 
            
            
              | Lamp mode: Low | 
              2200 lm | 
            
          
        
       
      Contrast ratio (full white / full black) *2
      
        
          
            
              | Contrast ratio (full white / full black) | 
              3100:1 | 
            
          
        
       
      Speaker
      
        
          
            
              | Speaker | 
              10 W x 1 (monaural) | 
            
          
        
       
      Displayable scanning frequency
      
        
          
            
              | Horizontal | 
              19 kHz to 92 kHz | 
            
            
              | Vertical | 
              48 Hz to 92 Hz | 
            
          
        
       
      Display resolution
      
        
          
            
              | Computer signal input | 
              Maximum display resolution: UXGA 1600 x 1200 dots*3 | 
            
            
              | Video signal input | 
              NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i | 
            
          
        
       
      Color system
      
        
          
            
              | Color system | 
              NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 | 
            
          
        
       
      Key stone correction (Max)
      
        
          
            
              | Vertical | 
              +/- 30 | 
            
            
              | Horizontal | 
              +/- 20 | 
            
          
        
       
      OSD language
      
        
          
            
              | OSD language | 
              24-language (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Thai, Arabic ,Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Farsi, Indonesian, Finnish, Hungarian, Greek) | 
            
          
        
       
      INPUT OUTPUT (Computer/Video/Control)
      
        
          
            
              | INPUT A | 
              RGB / Y PB PR input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack | 
            
            
              | INPUT B | 
              RGB input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack | 
            
            
              | INPUT C | 
              HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support | 
            
            
              | INPUT D | 
              HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, HDCP support | 
            
            
              | VIDEO IN | 
              Video input connector: Pin jack Audio input connector: Pin jack (x2) | 
            
            
              | OUTPUT | 
              Monitor output connector*4: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) Audio output connector*5: Stereo mini jack (variable out) | 
            
            
              | REMOTE | 
              D-sub 9pin (male)/RS232C | 
            
            
              | LAN | 
              RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 
            
          
        
       
      Acoustic noise
      
      Operating temperature / Operating humidity
      
        
          
            
              | Operating temperature / Operating humidity | 
              0C to 40C (32F to 104F) / 20% to 80%no condensation) | 
            
          
        
       
      Storage temperature / Storage humidity
      
        
          
            
              | Storage temperature / Storage humidity | 
              -10C to +60C (14F to +140F) / 20% to 80% (no condensation) | 
            
          
        
       
      Power requirements
      
        
          
            
              | Power requirements | 
              AC 100 V to 240 V 3.5 A to 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz | 
            
          
        
       
      Power consumption
      
        
          
            
              | AC 100 V to 120 V | 
              Lamp mode: High : 350 W | 
            
            
              | AC 220 V to 240 V | 
              Lamp mode: High : 330 W | 
            
          
        
       
      Power Consumption (Standby Mode)
      
        
          
            
              | AC 100 V to 120 V | 
              0.5 W (when Standby mode is set to Low) | 
            
            
              | AC 220 V to 240 V | 
              0.5 W (when Standby mode is set to Low) | 
            
          
        
       
      Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode)
      
        
          
            
              | AC 100 V to 120 V | 
              3.0 W (LAN) (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") | 
            
            
              | AC 220 V to 240 V | 
              3.0 W (LAN) (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") | 
            
          
        
       
      Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode Activated
      
        
          
            
              | Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode Activated | 
              After about 10 minutes | 
            
          
        
       
      Heat dissipation
      
        
          
            
              | AC 100 V to 120 V | 
              1194 BTU/h | 
            
            
              | AC 220 V to 240 V | 
              1126 BTU/h | 
            
          
        
       
      Dimensions (W x H x D)
      
        
          
            
              | Dimensions (W x H x D) (without protrusions) | 
              Approx. 406 113 330.5 mm (15 31/32 4 7/16 13 inches) | 
            
          
        
       
      Mass
      
        
          
            
              | Mass | 
              Approx. 5.6 kg (12 lb) | 
            
          
        
       
      Supplied accessories
      
      Optional Accessories
      
        
          
            
              | Replacement lamp | 
              LMP-C240 | 
            
          
        
       
      Notes
      
        
          
            
              | *1 | 
              This figure is expected maintenance time, not guaranteed time. The actual value depends on the environment and how the projector is used. | 
            
            
              | *2 | 
              The value is average. | 
            
            
              | *3 | 
              Available for VESA Reduced Blanking signal. | 
            
            
              | *4 | 
              From INPUT A and INPUT B. | 
            
            
              | *5 | 
              Works as an audio switcher function. Output from a selected channel not available in standby. |