Sony VPL-BW120S Home Theater Projector

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Sony VPL-BW120S Home Theater Projector
Key Features
  • 2,600 ANSI Lumens
  • 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • 1,280 x 800 Native Resolution
  • 3LCD Projection System
The Sony VPL-BW120S Home Theater Projector is priced like an entry level projector but one look at its features and specs and you'll agree that's it's anything but.

This is a full-featured, 2,600 lumen, 4,000:1 contrast ratio projector. Its 0.59" 3LCD imaging panels deliver sharp, bright images with superior detail. Smooth, seamless color combined with an unparalleled grayscale range deliver incredible detail to every image displayed by the VPL-BW120S.

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Sony VPL-BW120S Overview

The Sony VPL-BW120S Home Theater Projector is priced like an entry level projector but one look at its features and specs and you'll agree that's it's anything but.

This is a full-featured, 2,600 lumen, 4,000:1 contrast ratio projector. Its 0.59" 3LCD imaging panels deliver sharp, bright images with superior detail. Smooth, seamless color combined with an unparalleled grayscale range deliver incredible detail to every image displayed by the VPL-BW120S.

If we wanted to add a descriptor to the VPL-BW120S's name, a good one might be Eco for economy. This is a projector that will keep saving you money after the initial purchase. Savings start with the light source. Sony has employed a 210W high-pressure lamp with a projected life of 6,000 hours in Low mode, which is synchronized with the long-lasting filter so that both are replaced at the same time. This saves precious minutes of downtime during feature films or presentations. The Eco menu, which allows Low, Standard and High operation, is easily accessed on the projector keypad or the remote control. Other energy saving features include low power consumption and a Power Saving mode which shuts down the projector if no signal is detected in 10 minutes. The highly-efficient front exhaust fan virtually eliminates cool-down time and has you packed and off to your next destination immediately.

The VPL-BW120S also has the international credentials you've come to expect in more expensive projectors. It's got a world-ready 100 to 240VAC 50/60 Hz power supply. It can handle NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 video signals and it has a 20 language onscreen display (OSD). The VPL-BW120S also decodes and displays closed captioning from programming that provides it, benefiting those in your audience with hearing impairments. It also helps people with native languages other than English as well as those in noisy environments such as gyms and trade shows.

Lastly, just to make sure that that you have the lightweight VPL-BW120S when and where you need it, security is provided by anti-theft anchor points, as well as password and keypad lockouts.

Short Throw Technology
The VPL-BW120S is a great space saver in small rooms. There's no need to ceiling mount the projector, since it's short-throw lens means that you can place it on a table close to the screen and sit behind the projector
Picture Quality
  • High brightness (2600 lumens) lets you enjoy your favorite content in low light or a well-lit room
  • Ideal for sports, gaming and movies
  • Rich color reproduction with high a contrast ratio and 12-Bit Gamma Correction for smoother color gradations
  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Built-in speaker for simple one cable (HDMI) connection
  • Energy Efficient
  • Power Saving Mode turns the projector off after 10 minutes of inactivity
  • Long-lasting 6.000 hour lamp
  • Sony VPL-BW120S Specs

    Projector Display System
    3 LCD system, 0.59" (15 mm) x3, BrightEra
    Native Resolution
    XGA (1,280 x 800)
    Number of Pixels
    1,024 x 768 x3 (2,359,296
    Lens
    Not specified by manufacturer
    Focus
    Manual
    Throw Ratio
    0.62:1
    Lamp (Bulb)
    210W high-pressure lamp
    Lamp life: 3,000 / 6,000 hours (High / Low modes)
    Filter cleaning cycle: 6,000 hours maximum
    Screen Size
    Recommended: 50 to 100"(1.27 - 2.5 m)
    Lumens Brightness
    2,600 / 1,500 (High / Low)
    Contrast Ratio
    4,000:1
    Aspect Ratio
    16:10 (WXGA)
    Connectivity
    RGB / Y PB PR input connector: mini D-sub 15-pin (female) x1
    Audio input connector: stereo mini jack x1
    HDMI (HDCP compatible) x1
    Video input connector: pin jack x1
    Audio input connector: pin jack (shared with S video in) x2
    S-video input connector: mini DIN 4-pin x1
    Audio input connector: pin jack (shared with video in) x2
    RS-232C connector: D-sub 9-pin (female) x1
    Built-In Speaker
    2.0W x1 mono
    Scanning Frequency
    Horizontal: 19 kHz to 92 kHz
    Vertical: 48 Hz to 92 Hz
    Computer Signal Input
    Maximum input signal resolution: 1400 x 1050 (resizing display)
    Video Signal Input
    Video (Composite), 15k (480/60i, 575/50i), DTV (480p/60p, 575/50pc 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i)
    Color System
    NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60
    Keystone Correction
    Vertical: max. +/- 15 degrees
    Lens Shift
    None
    Languages
    English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi
    Ceiling Mountable
    Yes
    Operating Conditions
    32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) (20 to 80%; no condensation)
    Storage Conditions
    14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C) (20% to 80%; no condensation)
    Power Requirements
    100 - 240VAC, 3.0 A - 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
    Power Consumption
    Normal:
    AC 100 - 120VAC: 290W/205W
    AC 220 - 240VAC: 275W/190W
    Standby:
    AC 100 - 120VAC: 3.0W/<0.5W (Standard/Low)
    AC 220 - 240VAC: 3.0W /<0.5W (Standard/Low)
    Heat Dissipation
    AC 100 - 120VAC: 990 BTU
    AC 220 - 240VAC: 940 BTU
    HDTV Compatibility
    720 / 60p, 720 / 50p, 1080 / 60i, 1080 / 50i
    Rear Screen Projection
    Yes
    Projection Tilt Option
    Yes
    Control
    RS-232 x1
    Operating Conditions
    Operating temperature: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
    Humidity: 35 - 85% (no condensation)
    Power Consumption
    Normal operation: (High / Standard / Low)
    AC 100 - 120V: 300W / 265W / 235W
    AC 220 - 240V: 290W / 255W / 225W
    Standby:
    AC 100 - 120V: 8W / <1.0W (Standard / Low)
    AC 220 - 240V: 10W / <1.0W (Standard / Low)
    Remote Control
    IR wireless
    Dimensions
    12.34 x 5.7 x 13.75" (313.4 x 144.8 x 349.2 mm)
    Weight
    8.18 lb (3.7 kg)
    Packaging Info
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    19.1 x 18.3 x 12.9"

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