Sony VPL-HW20 User manual
Product Information
VPL-HW20
Full HD Home Cinema Projector with Sony’s market-leading SXRD panels and
outstanding dynamic contrast ratio
The VPL-HW20 is a Full HD projector designed for home cinema enthusiasts, with a
brighter, clearer picture and a wide range of innovative Sony technologies.
Built around Sony’s Cinema-Quality SXRD panel technology, the VPL-HW20 provides
exactly home cinema connoisseurs demand: a vibrant, bright Full HD picture for screens
as big as 300”.
Sony leads the world in Digital Cinema Projection, and now its SXRD panel technology
has been adapted for use in home projectors for an immersive, compelling home cinema
experience.
Sony. The clear choice for home cinema.
PrimeSupport
• Cover for three years– from the product purchase date.
• Specialist telephone support– an exclusive multilingual telephone helpline
staffed by technical experts with detailed understanding of Projector products.
• Collect-and-deliver repair service– if your problem cannot be resolved via the
helpline, we’ll activate our no-hassle collect-and-deliver repair service. All
financial costs are covered – parts, labour and logistics to and from our state-of-
the-art European repair centres.
With VPL home projectors, PrimeSupport also includes:
• Free loan unit– you’ll receive a free loan unit of similar specification if repairs
are likely to exceed 10 working days, minimising your disruption.
Features
Full HD 1080p Home Cinema projection system
A true 1080p cinema projection system for a superb cinematic experience.
Sony’s New SXRD Panel technology
The VPL-HW20 uses Sony’s unique SXRD 3 panel display system for smooth, dot-free
display, vivid colours and massive true dynamic contrast ratio (80,000:1). Three separate
red, blue and green panels combine to give a virtuoso colour performance, with
exceptional detail.
Increased Brightness
Thanks to the new SXRD panel and optical unit, the VPL-HW20 has 30% improved
brightness when compared to the VPL-HW15 model – without compromising on wide
colour space. It enables you to see the movie in optimum brightness – enhancing your
viewing experience.
Advanced Iris3 control
This is an automatic iris control feature that enhances the contrast. It maximises black
levels without diminishing peak brightness.
True 24p mode
True 24p modedisplays material at a genuine 24 frames per second for an authentic, film-
like appearance. Watch films exactly as the creators intended.
Wide range of Gamma correction
A total of 7 Gamma settings provide flexibility to match the brightness curve of the
projected image to the image content.
10-bit colour delivery
With 10-bit colour, the VPL-HW20 delivers smoother gradations between shades of the
same colour, without the contours that are visible on other displays.
Sony Digital Video Processing System
A set of Sony-developed technologies that applies eight separate processes to video to
increase sharpness and colour clarity
Wide range of inputs
The VPL-HW20 features a wide range of inputs for connection to a variety of sources.
Inputs include HDMI (2) VGA, Component, S-Video and Composite
Compatibility with BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC)
Control not only the projector but also BRAVIA sync compatible equipment with the
supplied remote control
Superior Resolution and Focus
The VPL-HW20 has an ARC-F Lens, specifically developed to maximize the potential of
the full 1920x1080 SXRD projector panel
Extremely low fan noise (as low as 20dB)
A highly effective cooling system means that fan noise is kept to an absolute minimum.
With an ultra-quiet fan, users can watch even the quietest parts of movies with no audible
distractions from the projector.
Technical Specifications
Specifications
Projection
system New SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system
Panel 0.61-inch (15.4mm) SXRD panel,
Contrast Dynamic contrast 80,000:1
Brightness 1,300 ANSI Lumen
Lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual),
f=18.5 to 29.6 mm / F2.50 to F3.40
Lamp Type 200W Ultra High Pressure Lamp
Projection
picture size 40 to 300 inches (1,016mm to 7,620mm) (measured diagonally)
Color
System
NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N system (switched
automatically/manually)
Acceptable
video
signals
15kHz RGB/component 50/60Hz, Progressive component 50/60Hz, 480/60i,
576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i,1080/48i,
1080/60p(HDMI input only), 1080/50p(HDMI input only), 1080/24p(HDMI
input only), Composite video, Y/C video
Video input 1
Component
input 1
S Video
Input 1
PC input 1
HDMI 2 ( Digital RGB / Y Cb(Pb) Cr(Pr) )
3D SYNC -
Trigger -
Remote
(RS-232C) D-sub 9-pin (Female)
IR IN
(control-s) -
Gamma
mode 7
Cinema
Mode 1
3D Capable -
3D Glasses
(including
the battery)
-
Filter
attachment
for the 3D
Glasses
-
Projector
Lamp LMP-H201 (for replacement)
Remote
Control Remote Commander RM-PJVW70
Operating
Instructions Operating Instructions (1)
CD-ROM -
Projector
Suspension
Support
PSS-H10
Dimensions
(w/h/d) 407.4 x 179.2 x 463.9 mm
Power
requirementsAC 100 to 240V, 3.0-1.3A, 50/60H z
Power
consumption
Max.:300W,
Standby mode:8W, Standby mode(low):0.5W
Mass Approx. 10kg
www.pro.sony.eu/projectors
Table of contents
Other Sony Projector manuals
Sony
Sony VPL-FX52 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-PX32 - Video Projector User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-HS10 Marketing Specifications & Features User manual
Sony
Sony VPH-1041QM User manual
Sony
Sony Cineza VPL-HS60 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-VW520ES Service manual
Sony
Sony VPL-HW65 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-CW125 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-ES3 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-BW7 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-SW125 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-EW130 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-FHZ700L User manual
Sony
Sony VPLSW525 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-ES1 User manual
Sony
Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW70 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-PX11 User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-HS10 Marketing Specifications & Features User manual
Sony
Sony VPL-SX536 User manual
Sony
Sony LSPX-P1 User manual
