Sony VPL-PHZ50
Overview
Sony VPL-PHZ50
The world's smallest, lightest 5000-lumen laser projector*
Beautifully slim, light and stylish, the VPL-PHZ50 combines outstanding picture performance with impressive 5,000-lumen image brightness and dependable reliability. With discreet blend-in styling, minimal maintenance needs and flexible installation options, it's the natural partner for today's integrated AV environments.
Experience wonderfully rich, finely detailed images in corporate, academic, and simulation settings. Colors and gradients are reproduced accurately, while the exclusive Reality Creation feature optimizes every pixel to enhance on-screen content, without adding digital picture noise. Bright View delivers easy-to-see images, even in bright environments. The VPL-PHZ50's vivid crisp images will impress every audience.
Intelligent Settings fine-tune picture parameters for beautiful images and dependable performance. Laser output and cooling are automatically adjusted according to the frequency of use — prolonging the lifespan of the projector.
Enjoy flexible installation options with a generous +55% vertical lens shift range, making it easy to achieve perfectly proportioned pictures without long pole mounts or keystone correction. We've also widened the throw ratio, simplifying installations without the hassle of repositioning.
*As of October 2020 (according to Sony research), in 3LCD laser projectors.
Features
- Better, brighter pictures for longer: the Intelligent Settings feature fine-tunes picture parameters for beautiful images and consistently dependable performance in any environment, from teaching spaces to public venues. Through an optimization algorithm, laser output and cooling are automatically adjusted according to the frequency of use—prolonging the working life of the projector.
- Small size, large display: At just 3.94-inch thick and weighing under 15.43 lb, the projector blends into any environment while still being able to project a bright, high-contrast 120‑inch image.
- More flexibility for fuss-free installation: Enjoy flexible installation options with a generous +55% vertical lens shift range, making it easy to achieve perfectly proportioned pictures without long pole mounts or keystone correction when the projector is ceiling mounted. We've also widened the throw ratio range, simplifying replacement of a previously installed projector without the hassle of re-positioning an existing ceiling mount.
- Native 4K 30P input support: make life simpler when you're using the VPL-PHZ50 in multi-screen setups with other devices like flat panel sub-screens: just split the same 4K signal to drive all your displays with no conversion needed. There's also a high-performance image scaler that effortlessly converts 4K input signals to project in Full HD while maintaining pristine picture quality.
- More picture power in every environment:
- Conference rooms: Impress your audience with large, vibrant images and sleek, contemporary styling.
- Classrooms: Engage every student in larger teaching spaces with crisp, high-brightness pictures.
- Golf simulation: Reality Creation brings even more lifelike detail, color and texture to each blade of grass.
Specifications
| Display System | 3 LCD system |
| Display Device |
Size of effective display area: 0.64" (16.3 mm) x 3 BrightEra LCD Panel, Aspect ratio: 16:10 Number of pixels: 6,912,000 (1920 x 1200 x 3) pixels |
Projection Lens |
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| Focus | Manual |
| Zoom | Manual (Approx. x 1.6) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.23 – 1.97:1 |
| Lens Shift | Manual, Vertical –35% to +55%, Horizontal: ±15% |
| Light Source | Laser Diode |
| Screen size | 40'' to 300'' (1.02 m to 7.62 m) measured diagonally |
| Light output*1 |
Mode: Standard 5,000 lm*2
Mode: Standard (Center) 5,400 lm*3
Mode: Middle 4,000 lm
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| Color Light Output*1 |
Mode: Standard 5,000 lm
Mode: Middle 4,000 lm
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| Contrast Ratio (full white/full black)*1 | ∞:1 |
| Displayable scanning frequency |
Horizontal: 15 kHz to 92 kHz
Vertical: 24 Hz to 92 Hz
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| Keystone Correction (Max.) | Horizontal: ±30º Vertical: ±30º |
| Computer signal input | Maximum signal resolution: 1920 x 1200 (4K/30p, 3840 x 2160 acceptable) |
| Video signal input | NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p 4k/30p, 4k/25p, 4k/24p (4k means 3840) |
Input / Output |
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| Input A | RGB / Y PB PR input connector: Mini D-sub 15-pin (female) Audio input connector: Stereo mini jack |
| Input B | HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, Digital RGB/Y PB PR, HDCP support Audio input connector: HDMI audio support |
| Input C | HDMI input connector: HDMI 19-pin, Digital RGB/Y PB PR, HDCP support Audio input connector: HDMI audio support |
| Input D | HDBaseT interface connector: RJ45, 4 play (Video, Audio, LAN (100BASE-TX), RS-232C) |
| Video In | Video input connector: Phono jack (Composite) |
| Output | Audio output connector: Stereo mini jack |
| Remote | D-sub 9-pin (male) / RS232C |
| LAN | RJ45, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX |
| USB | TYPE-A x 1 (for F/W update), TYPEA for Power supply |
| Speaker | 16 W |
| OSD Languages | 26 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Thai, Arabic ,Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, Farsi, Finnish, Indonesian, Hungarian, Greek, Czech, Slovak, Romanian) |
| Acoustic Noise*1 | Mode: Standard/Middle: 35 dB / 32 dB |
| Operating Temperature & Humidity | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) / 20% to 80% (no condensation) |
| Storage Temperature & Humidity | -10°C to +60°C (14°F to +140°F) / 20% to 80% (no condensation) |
| Power Requirements | AC 100 V to 240 V, 4.4 A to 1.9 A, 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
AC 100 V to 120 V: 440 W
AC 220 V to 240 V: 418 W
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| Power Consumption (Standby Mode) |
AC 100 V to 120 V: 0.5W (when "Standby mode" is set to "Low")
AC 220 V to 240 V: 0.5 W (when "Standby mode" is set to "Low")
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| Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode) |
AC 100 V to 120 V:
1 W (LAN)
16 W (All terminals and networks connected, when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") AC 220 V to 240 V:
1 W (LAN)
16 W (All terminals and networks connected, when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard") |
| Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode Activated | Approx. 2 minutes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (without dust filter, protrusions) | Approx. 16.61 x 3.94 x 13.11 in (422 x 100 x 333 mm) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 16.61 x 5.08 x 13.31 in (422 x 129 x 338 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 15 lb (6.6 kg) |
| Supplied Accessories | RM-PJ8 Remote Control |
