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Sony VPL-VW365ES SXRD™ 4K Ultra HD projector

Item # 158VW365ES

I've owned a Sony HD projector for many years, and I just love it — it's what I use for all my movie-watching.

I've owned a Sony HD projector for many years, and I just love it — it's what I use for all my movie-watching.

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Item # 158VW365ES

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About the Sony VPL-VW365ES

Steve Kindig

Project a stunningly big, beautiful 4K picture

I've owned a Sony HD projector for many years, and I just love it — it's what I use for all my movie-watching. Now with the arrival of the VPL-VW365ES, I know two things for sure: someday I will own a 4K projector, and it will probably be a Sony.

Project a stunningly big, beautiful 4K picture

Sony VPL-VW365ES

I've owned a Sony HD projector for many years, and I just love it — it's what I use for all my movie-watching. Now with the arrival of the VPL-VW365ES, I know two things for sure: someday I will own a 4K projector, and it will probably be a Sony.

The VPL-VW365ES is one of Sony's lowest-priced 4K Ultra HD home theater projectors. In fact, it's one of the most affordable true 4K projectors available, period. It's based on the same 4K Digital Cinema SXRD™ technology found in Sony's professional projectors. The 'VW365ES uses three SXRD image chips — one each for red, green, and blue — to produce extraordinarily rich, saturated colors that pop off the screen.

Actual 4K content looks spectacular, and the 'VW365ES's smart and powerful 4K upconversion improves the picture quality of every source you run through it.

Larger-than-life images with Ultra HD detail

1080p vs 4K projected images

The VPL-VW365ES's 4K Ultra HD projection system has four times the detail of 1080p.

Ultra High Definition really comes into its own on larger screens. 4K provides four times the picture detail of full HD 1080p. The difference is certainly visible on TV-sized screens, but when you're projecting onto a screen that's 100", 120" or even larger, the enhanced clarity and sense of depth is profound.

The amount of 4K content available is slowly expanding, but that's not an issue for this projector. Sony has some of the best video processing available in a consumer projector. One of its biggest strengths is upscaling HD content to 4K quality. Sony calls this advanced processor 4K Reality Creation, and it's based on ten years' experience upscaling movies to 4K in thousands of theaters worldwide.

You'll see the benefits of Reality Creation on everything from Blu-ray discs to Netflix® movies to video clips from your smartphone. Sony included a cool feature for gamers, too: a special picture mode for gaming with very low input lag, for more responsive game play.

How do you improve on 4K? Add HDR.

Our eyes can see a much wider range of contrast and color than current TVs can display — even most 4K Ultra HD models. So, while 4K provides more pixels, TV makers are introducing new technologies to deliver "better" pixels that produce more vivid, colorful, and lifelike images.

The most important of these technologies is HDR (High Dynamic Range), which significantly expands the picture contrast range with both deeper blacks and brighter highlights. HDR gives colors more pop, too.

A growing amount of streamed video content encoded with HDR information is already available, and Ultra HD Blu-ray players and discs have really taken off. The VPL-VW365ES has an Ultra-HD-ready HDMI input so you can connect a player and enjoy unprecedented picture quality.

Go with the Motionflow™

The larger the image, the more challenging it is to maintain a smooth, clear picture during fast-paced onscreen action. Sony's Motionflow is one of the most sophisticated and refined blur-reduction technologies available, and the VPL-VW365ES has a version with some unique capabilities.

Several presets, ranging from aggressive to mild, make it easy to reduce motion blur and judder without introducing the dreaded "soap opera effect." Some of the most effective modes make use of "dark frame insertion," which avoids the image artifacts created by motion compensation processing, but also reduces light output by about 25%. So, if your setup requires the projector's maximum light output, you may want to select one of the other Motionflow options.

Flexible setup for rooms large and small

Professional installation is a popular choice for projectors in this price range, but Sony designed the VPL-VW365ES for easy setup. It features a powered zoom lens and powered lens shift for adjusting the image either horizontally or vertically, to allow for off-center projector placement. Sony recommends a maximum screen size of 150", or 120" if you want to use the 3D feature. You'll also get amazing results with screens sized 100" or less.

Out-of-the-box picture settings are so spot on, you'll be tempted to leave them as-is. But if you like to tweak, you can fine-tune brightness, contrast, and color to suit a wide range of rooms, screens, and video sources.

For the best picture quality from any projector, we recommend using a projector screen.

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Product highlights:

    Picture:
    • Ultra High Definition home theater projector
    • High Dynamic Range (HDR 10) for extremely wide contrast and high brightness levels with HDR content
    • widescreen 16:9/17:9 aspect ratio (can also display 4:3 material)
    • 3 SXRD panels with Full Digital Cinema 4K resolution (4096 x 2160 pixels each)
    • recommended image size: 60" to 150" (up to 120" for 3D)
    • light output: 1500 ANSI lumens
    • 3D-ready with built-in RF emitter (active 3D glasses sold separately)
    • 4K Reality Creation Upscaling improves high-definition video sources to near-4K quality
    • TRILUMINOS™ Display technology for a wider color range
    • Motionflow™ anti-blur technology (120Hz refresh rate plus dark frame insertion)
    • Real Color Processing color management system
    Image Adjustments:
    • 2.1X powered zoom/focus lens (standard-throw)
    • lens shift image adjustment (powered, horizontal and vertical)
    Connections:
    • 2 HDMI 2.0 inputs
    • Ethernet port supports network monitoring and control protocols
    • USB input for firmware updates
    • RS-232C port for external control of the projector via compatible computer or third-party control device
    • detachable power cord
    General Features:
    • 225-watt UHP lamp (lasts up to 6000 hours in Eco mode)
    • ultra-quiet cooling fan (26 dB)
    • illuminated remote control
    • can be placed on a tabletop or ceiling-mounted (mounting bracket sold separately)
    • 19-1/2"W x 7-7/8"H x 18-1/4"D
    • weight: 31 lbs.
    • warranty: 3 years parts & labor — carry-in service (90 days on lamp)
    • Note: projectors don't include any type of built-in TV tuner, but they can display signals from an HDTV tuner, satellite receiver or cable box
    • MFR # VPLVW365ES

    What's in the box:

    • 4K Video front projector
    • 8' AC power cord
    • Remote control (RM-PJ28)
    • 2 "AA" batteries
    • Lens cap (installed)
    • Operating Instructions on CD-ROM
    • Quick Reference Manual
    • Limited Warranty Sheet

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    Features & specs

    Picture
    Native Resolution (pixels) 4096 x 2160
    Resolution with Pixel Shift N/A
    Picture Size Range 60 to 150 inches
    Display Technology SXRD
    3D-Capable Active (emitter built in)
    Aspect Ratio 16:9/17:9
    Contrast Ratio Not given
    Dynamic Iris No
    Brightness (in ANSI Lumens) 1500white/1500color
    Mounting Options and Design
    Ceiling Yes
    Tabletop Yes
    Ultra Short Throw No
    Portable Design No
    HDR (High Dynamic Range)
    HDR10 No
    HDR10+ No
    HLG No
    Dolby Vision No
    Next-gen Gaming Features
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) No
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) No
    4K/120Hz HDMI Inputs None
    eARC No
    Smart TV Features
    Apple TV App ---
    Apple AirPlay 2 ---
    Android TV ---
    Chromecast Built-in ---
    Connections
    HDMI Inputs ---
    HDMI Version ---
    Audio Return Channel No
    Wireless HDMI Input No
    Audio Output ---
    USB Media Port No
    RS-232 Port 1
    Built-in Speakers ---
    Wireless Features
    Bluetooth ---
    Wi-Fi ---
    Other Info
    Light Source ---
    Approximate Lamp Life 2000-6000
    Bulb Wattage 225
    Vertical Lens Shift Yes
    Horizontal Lens Shift Yes
    Vertical Keystone Correction No
    Horizontal Keystone Correction No
    Fan Noise 26dB
    Width (inches) 19-1/2
    Height (inches) 7-7/8
    Depth (inches) 18-1/4
    Weight 31 lbs
    Parts Warranty 3 Years
    Labor Warranty 3 Years
    Type of Warranty Service Carry-in

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    Convenience Features
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    4K SXRD Technology: SXRD is a display technology developed by television engineers at Sony to meet and exceed the demands of a Ultra-High Definition image at its full 4K resolution. It is a 4096 x 2160 panel characterized by several key benefits such as Ultra-HD resolution, smooth film-like image with minimal screen door effects, high response times (2.5ms rise and fall), high contrast ratio with wire grid polarizers and high contrast plate and accurate color rendition. The images from the three SXRD 0.74" panels (8,847,360 pixels each) are superimposed over each other, making the projector's native resolution 4096 x 2160, a total of 26,542,080 pixels

    • Full Digital Cinema 4K: Sony's VPL-VW365ES SXRD 4K video projector offers Full Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI)-based 4096 x 2160 resolution, delivering a cinematic 4K experience in your home. With 4096 x 2160 resolution and pixels one quarter the size of those from traditional 1080p projectors, the Sony 4K projector delivers smooth, lifelike images with fewer artifacts, even on home theater screens up to 150" in 2D (or 120" in 3D). Now you can sit closer to the action, while jagged edges and revealed pixels are eliminated.
    • 4K Reality Creation Upscaling: Dramatically improving your viewing experience, the projector's Reality Creation engine for 4K upscaling enhances both the "Mastered in 4K" Blu-ray Discs and high definition 1080p content including 3D video. Now you can watch all your favorite HD movies and television shows in 4K (3840 x 2160).

    Dual HDMI 2.0 Inputs: The Sony VPL-VW365ES is fitted with two HDMI 2.0 inputs to connect your high-definition and ultra-high defintion sources; such as Blu-ray/DVD player, Satellite/Cable receiver, game system, or AV receiver. In addition, the HDMI inputs can be used to connect a PC to this TV. The HDMI inputs will accept 4K/60Hz, 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.

    • HDCP 2.2: HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the projector's HDMI 2 input. HDCP 2.2 is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for 4K video copyright protection for compatibility with 4K Blu-ray players and 4K Satellite/Cable providers.
    • 4:2:0 Color Subsampling: The projector's HDMI inputs support 4:2:0 color subsampling. This ratio indicates that the chromo channels are subsampled both horizontally and vertically.
    • HDR (via Firmware Update): Through a firmware update the Sony projector will support HDR (High Dynamic Range) content through its HDMI 2.0 inputs. HDR reproduces a greater dynamic range of luminosity or brightness levels, bringing greater contrast to the screen. This increased contrast reveals the subtle nuances of the image, from detailed blacks and shadows to the brightest whites and colors, plus greater depth.
    Note: The projector does not offer any analog video inputs.

    Color Technologies: The Sony VPL-VW365ES incorporates Triluminos Color, Deep Color, and x.v.Color technologies for perfect color and smooth gradation.

    • TRILUMINOS Color: The Sony  projector incorporates Sony's Triluminos Color technology to create a heightened sense of depth and incredibly true, natural shades of colors. Hard-to-reproduce reds, aqua blues and emerald greens are displayed beautifully, so landscapes and seascapes look more vivid. Faces look better too, with natural skin tones.
    • Deep Color: The projector also supports Deep Color which allows the color depth of video signals passing through HDMI to be raised. The number of colors that could be expressed by 1 pixel was 24 bits (16,777,216 colors) with a standard HDMI jack. However, the number of colors which can be expressed by 1 pixel is 36 bits with a Deep Color enabled HDMI jack. Since the gradation of the depth of a color can be expressed more finely with more bits, continuous color changes can be more smoothly expressed.
    • x.v.Color: The 4K projector also supports x.v.Color, offering a wider color range than the current broadcast standard. For the x.v.Color feature to be useful, the entire video production chain must be compatible (camera-editing-format-player-display).

    225W High Pressure Lamp w/ Dynamic Lamp Control:  The Sony VPL-VW365ES employs a 225W high pressure. Enjoy up to 6000 hours of watch time (in low mode) from this long-lasting mercury lamp. This means fewer lamp swaps, simpler maintenance, and lower running costs. Sony's dynamic lamp control technology perfectly establishes vibrant, cinema-quality brightness levels on your favorite 2D or 3D movies and TV shows. The Sony VPL-VW365ES video projector outputs 1,500 lumens of white light and 1,500 lumens of color light (ANSI rating) for a bright and dynamic picture.

    Note: When replacing the lamp, use Sony's LMP-H220 Projector Lamp (sold separately). The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H220 Projector Lamp.

    Motorized Lens: The Sony VPL-VW365ES features a F3.0-F4.0 lens with a focal length of 21.7mm to 44.7mm. Installing the VPL-VW365ES is easy with its motorized lens and wide throw distance range. The 2.06x powered zoom lens and a wide lens shift range provide further installation flexibility and remarkable performance in nearly every screening room. The Sony VPL-VW365ES video projector can produce a 4K image that is adjustable between 60" and 300". The projector's adjustable lens provides a wide range of placement possibilities for a given screen size.

    Screen Size Throw Distance
    80" 91" - 187"
    100" 115" - 235"
    120" 138" - 282"
    150" 173" - 353"
    200" 231" - 472"

    Installation Adjustments: During the initial setup, or subsequent adjustment, these features help optimize performance and offer placement flexibility.

    • Lens Shift: Lens Shift lets you raise, lower, or reposition the projected image without changing the angle relationship between the projector and the screen. It also reduces the need to physically move the projector horizontally or vertically to fit the image within the borders of the screen. This projector has a vertical lens shift of  +85% -80% and a horizontal lens shift of +/-31%.
    • Image Flip: Flips the image vertically or horizontally.
    • Blanking: Allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen.
    • Panel Alignment: This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture.
    Note: Sony does not offer Keystone correction for this projector because it degrades the image. When applying the digital process of keystone correction to an image it uses compression and scaling to manipulate the shape of the projected image so the number of individual pixels used is reduced, lowering the resolution and thus degrading the quality of the image projected.

    Motionflow 240Hz & True Cinema 24p: Whatever you're watching, you'll enjoy a silk-smooth on-screen look in fast-moving action sequences with Motionflow 240Hz. This innovative technology creates and inserts extra frames between the original frames by first comparing key visual factors on successive frames, then calculating the split second of missing action in the sequences. True Cinema 24p mode mimics true movie projection for cinema purists

    Active 3D Technology: The Sony VPL-VW365ES gives you the option to enjoy 3D (three-dimensional) pictures and graphics. You can enjoy an immersive, realistic movie and gaming experience in Ultra-HD 4K using Sony's active 3D glasses (TDG-BT500A, sold separately). Enjoy 3D content from your HDMI connected Blu-ray player, satellite receiver, or gaming console (all sold separately). When using the active shutter glasses, the on-screen image is precisely synchronized and delivered with the full high-definition image intact, for an optimum 3D viewing experience. Sony's 3D technology displays high speed synchronized left- and right-eye images to deliver an amazing 3D experience. And since each frame you see is shown in high-definition, the 3D action still offers razor-sharp detail. You can adjust the following 3D settings.

    • 3D Adjustment: You can adjust the depth of the 3D image to your personal preference, as well as set the image brightness when using the 3D display mode.
    • 2D-to-3D Conversion: To ensure that you can enjoy 3D any time you want, Sony has incorporated 2D-to-3D conversion, which allows you to watch your favorite 2D movies, TV programs, or games in virtual 3D.

    Picture Calibration: Quickly calibrate your picture to the type of content you're enjoying with a variety of adjustments.

    • Aspect Ratio: You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received. Choose from the following:
      • 1.85:1 Zoom: a 1.85:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged so that black bands do not appear at the top and bottom of the screen
      • 2.35:1 Zoom: a 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged so that black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are as small as possible
      • Normal: input video is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged to fill the screen; this mode is suitable for viewing 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 (4:3) video
      • Stretch: displays video that has been squeezed to 1.33:1 (4:3) as 1.78:1 (16:9) aspect ratio
      • V Stretch: this is the most suitable mode for using a 2.35:1 screen to view 2.35:1 video with a commercially available anamorphic lens
      • Squeeze: with this setting, 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 (4:3) video will be displayed in their correct aspect ratios when you use a commercially available anamorphic lens
    • Picture View Mode: You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room
      conditions. You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.
      • Cinema Film 1: picture quality suited to reproducing the highly dynamic and clear images typical of master positive film
      • Cinema Film 2: picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and color typical of a movie theater
      • Reference: picture quality setup suitable for when you want to reproduce faithfully the original image quality, or for enjoying image quality, without any adjustment
      • TV: picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, etc
      • Photo: ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera
      • Game: picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and fast response
      • Bright Cinema: picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright environment, such
        as a living room
      • Bright TV: picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a living room
      • User: adjust the picture quality settings manually to suit your taste then saves the setting; adjust brightness, color, hue, color temperature, sharpness, and noise reduction
    • Picture Quality: You can easily adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment.
      items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each calibrated preset.
      • Reality Creation: adjusts the detail and noise processing of images; the texture and detail of the picture become sharper. while the noise (picture roughness) becomes less prominent
      • Cinema Black Pro: increase the brightness in order to project brighter images or decrease the brightness in order to enhance blacks
      • Clear White: emphasizes vivid whites
      • Color Space: converts the color space best suited for your video content
      • Color Correction: Adjusts Hue, Saturation or Brightness of the selected color - Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, and Magenta
      • Contrast Enhancer: corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize contrast according to a scene
      • Smooth Gradation: smoothes the gradation of the flat parts of images
      • Gamma Correction: adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture
      • MPEG Noise Reduction: reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital signals
      • Input Lag Reduction: reduces the delay of the display for a video
    Convenience Features

    Remote Control w/ HDMI-CEC: The supplied IR remote allows you to wirelessly control many of the projector's functions. In addition, HDMI Control allows the communication of control information among connected HDMI components in your system.

    • By turning on or playing back the connected equipment, the projector will turn on and the input setting will switch to the terminal of the connected equipment automatically.
    • By turning the power of the projector off, the power of the connected equipment will also turn off automatically.
    • By changing the language setting of the projector, the language setting of the connected equipment will also change to the same language automatically.

    Custom Installation Inputs: The Sony VPL-VW365ES features an IR remote input, dual 12V triggers, RS-232 port, and LAN jack for custom installations and applications.

    • IR Input: The video projector has a 3.5mm minijack input for use with an external IR receiver (sold separately).
    • 12V Triggers: Use the 12-volt triggers outputs (3.5mm) to trigger on a motorized screen and other components.
    • RS-232C Port: Seamlessly integrate the VPL-VW365ES into virtually any major automation system via the bi-directional, industry-standard RS-232C connection.
    • RJ-45: The RJ-45 (LAN) port supports network monitoring and control protocols (SDAP, SDCP, DDDP).

    Mounting Options: The VPL-VW365ES can be placed on a table top or ceiling mounted (mounting bracket sold separately). The projector has two adjustable rubber feet to angle the unit when projecting from a table. There are three 5mm threaded inserts that allow you to use a projector ceiling mount (sold separately) to mount the unit from your ceiling.

    Power Saving Modes: If no signal is input for 10 minutes, power is turned off automatically and the projector goes into standby mode.

    Whisper-Quiet Fan: Due to the VPL-VW365ES advanced air discharge system, Sony's whisper-quiet fan emits only 26db during show. time. Plus, having a front air intake and exhaust allows the VPL-VW365ES to be positioned near a wall without having to worry about cooling issues.

    USB Port (Software Updates Only): You can download files to update the software of the unit from Sony's Online Support Site. Simply copy the downloaded files to a USB thumbdrive, then  insert the USB thumbdrive into the USB port of the projector and perform the update.

    Warranty: The projector is covered by a 3-year parts and labor warranty, while the lamp is covered for 90 days.

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    Customer Q&A

    2 questions already asked

    Q
    You state that the VPL-VW365ES supports HDCP 2.2 and HDMI 2.0a but I can't find this in any Sony material?
    sonysteve  Feb 28, 2016
    1 answer
    A
    This is covered under the "Specifications" table in the operating instructions manual. You can view this yourself by clicking the "Details" tab on the projector's main webpage. You'll find the link for downloading the manual under the "What's in the Box?" heading. I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5
    ryan  Feb 29, 2016 (Staff)
    Q
    What is parts and labor warranty time? Who services problems? I would need someone to install to insure everything is working properly. Advise.
    jerry  Dec 14, 2015
    1 answer
    A
    The projector has a 3 year warranty on parts & labor with a 90 day warranty on the provided lamp. Warranty service would be handled by a local Sony Authorized repair center in your area via "Carry In" service. You will find this information, and more, by clicking the "Details" tab on the projector's main webpage. We offer professional installation service for both stand mount: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_6405501/item.html And wall/ceiling mount installations: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_6405502/item.html I hope that helps!
    ryan  Dec 17, 2015 (Staff)

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