The Sony VPL-VW500ES projector uses 4K SXRD panels, which the company claims are capable of producing a DCI-based 4096x2160 pixel resolution. It also equips the latest HDMI 2.0 to accommodate 4K/60p content, which allows fast action movie sequences to appear smooth without any pixels enhancement. The company also claims that the VPL-VW500ES possesses a 4K up-scaling algorithm that has been exclusively designed for 'Mastered in 4K' Blu-ray discs from Sony Pictures Entertainment.
"With any home projector set up, home users are typically concerned with the amount of rear space required for a projector installation. This concern has been addressed with the front air exhaust cooling system of the VPL-VW500ES, which allows home users to maximise the throw distance for a larger projected image without worrying about rear space limitations. Its 2.06 zoom powered lens with a wide shift range also means there is also no need for additional platform extensions in ceiling mounts for installation in rooms with high ceilings. A built-in RF transmitter provides further installation flexibility with a strong wireless signal for wider coverage," said the company is a press note.
The Sony VPL-VW500ES projector has 1,700ANSI-lumen brightness and boasts of a 200,000:1 contrast ratio for sharper picture quality. The new Sony projector uses TRILUMINOS display technology, with an 'enhanced optical engine design' and auto-calibration features.
The projector also includes manual colour correction tools to adjust the hue, saturation and brightness. Further, the Sony VPL-VW500ES projector features Motionflow picture technology which supposedly delivers clearer, less blurry images when watching fast-paced and action sequences.
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