Superb image quality plus low running costs, minimal maintenance, flexible installation and low fan noise

The VPL-FHZ57 laser projector is ideal for a wide range of business, education and entertainment applications. Teamed with our BrightEra 3LCD projection engine, the advanced Z-Phosphor laser light source ensures detail-packed WUXGA resolution images with a generous 4,100 lumens brightness and rich, stable colors. Building on the success of Sony’s acclaimed first-generation laser projectors, advanced picture refinement technologies now assure even greater clarity and realism with any input source.

The laser light source allows up to 20,000 hours* of virtually zero maintenance operation without the worry of sudden lamp failures. Constant Brightness Mode maintains the same on-screen light levels throughout the laser source’s extra-long lifespan An automated filter system cuts the hassle of regular dust cleaning. Near-zero maintenance needs are complemented by a range of energy-saving features, driving down total lifetime ownership costs even further.

With a stylish blend-in design, tidy cable management and ultra-low fan noise, the VPL-FHZ57 fits beautifully into almost any environment – from academic institutions, corporate, medical training and public sector organizations to visitor attractions and retail spaces. Seamlessly blend images from multiple projectors to create super-sized displays, or project accurately proportioned images onto angled or curved surfaces. Mount the projector at any angle, even on its side or upside down. Set-up is refreshingly easy with a friendly installation menu.

*Actual hours may vary depending on usage environment.

• Very high image quality with Sony's advanced BrightEra 3LCD projection engine and Z-Phosphor laser light source

  The Z-Phosphor laser light source is coupled with Sony's acclaimed BrightEra 3LCD projection engine to ensure high 4,100 lumen image brightness with vivid, natural color reproduction.

• Constant Brightness

  Constant Bright maintains the same brightness throughout the 20,000 hours recommended life span.

• Advanced picture refinement technologies

  Picture quality is boosted by advanced processing featured on Sony home cinema projectors. Reality Creation uses a powerful pattern-matching database to optimize every pixel. Contrast Enhancer actively analyses and refines dark and light image areas for sparkling highlights and rich, deep blacks.

• Crisp, detail-packed WUXGA resolution images

  See the finest detail in PC presentations, videos or multimedia signage with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 resolution.

• Up to 20,000 hours* operation with virtually no maintenance

  The advanced laser light source offers up to 20,000 hours* operation without lamp exchange, reducing lifetime running costs compared with traditional projectors.
  
  *Actual hours may vary depending on usage environment.

• Hassle-free automatic filter cleaning

  Focus on great-looking images instead of arduous maintenance tasks: new automated filter cleaning system removes dust every 100 hours.

• Energy saving features

  Reduce running costs even further with convenient energy-saving features: Picture Mute and Auto Dimming.

• Save time with every presentation

  Quick power On/Off dramatically cuts warm-up time after switch-on before you can start presenting at full brightness.

• 360° free-angle installation capability

  Enjoy greater installation flexibility: position the projector freely at any angle – or its side or even upside down.

• Powered Wide Lens Shift

  Generous lens shift adjustments give more flexibility for positioning the projector where you need it: close to ceilings or even horizontally offset.

• Included powered standard zoom lens plus wide choice of lens options

  Installation flexibility is increased by a wide range of compatible lens options to suit virtually any size of room and throw requirements. New quick-release bayonet mount simplifies quick lens exchange.

• Supports HDBaseT

  Simpler, more cost-effective installation and connectivity with digital transmission of HD video, audio and networking/control over a single Ethernet cable.

• Create super-size displays with Edge Blending

  Seamlessly join accurately color-matched images from multiple projectors, simplifying creation of stunning super-size displays for corporate and education.

• Project onto non-flat surfaces with Image Warping

  Easily correct image geometry for natural-looking projections – even on convex or concave surfaces. Corner and edge correction can be easily adjusted with the supplied remote and on-screen menu.

• Quiet operation

  Low fan noise ensures discreet, unobtrusive operation in quiet environments from museums and galleries to lecture theatres.

• Slim, attractive new blend-in design

  The slim, stylish case design features a flat top surface that blends in discreetly when the projector is ceiling mounted. The clean appearance is accentuated by a new terminal cover that reduces cable clutter.

• Picture Mode

  New Picture Mode ensures great-looking pictures in any presentation conditions. Select Standard, Dynamic, Brightness Priority or Multi Screen mode for optimized image quality, with any source and in every room.

• Simple set-up with friendly new Installation menu

  Easily adjust projector settings with remote commander, including warping and edge blending.

• Project Side by Side

  Project images from two inputs at the same time: ideal for applications such as video conferencing and medical training where two images need to be seen simultaneously.

Sony VPL-FHZ57 Warranty

5 Years Parts & Labor or 12,000 runtime hours, whichever occurs first.

Specifications

Operation Manual

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