Overview Present clear, bright images, with flexible connectivity & low running costs The VPL-EX455 projector is ideal for mid-sized classrooms & meeting rooms. Quiet, compact & powerful, it delivers XGA images with 3, 600 lumens colour light output & high 20, 000:1 contrast ratio that can be seen clearly even in bright rooms & with larger projection screens, with Sonys 3LCD technology assuring natural, vivid colours. Image quality is further enhanced compared with previous models, with a new colour/white balance setting for crisp reproduction of on-screen text & a new Vivid picture mode ensuring even richer, more vibrant colours. The VPL-EX455 is an ideal partner for todays integrated AV/IT environments, expanding your connectivity options with dual HDMI ports & Direct USB (Universal Serial Bus) Display connection. A convenient input label function makes life simpler, confirming on screen the name of connected devices. Add the VPL-EX455 to a network & see presentations from up to four connected PC/ Mac computers simultaneously. Slip in an optional Wi-Fi dongle & present directly wirelessly from laptops. A range of energy-saving features plus up to 10, 000 hours recommended lamp replacement time contribute to low ownership costs. Routine maintenance is quick & easy with a convenient rear lamp access feature. Features Bright, clear images with maximum 3, 600 lumens colour light output With a 3, 600 lumen maximum light output (in high mode), the VPL-EX455 delivers crisp, high-contrast presentations that can be seen clearly in bright rooms or on larger screens. There’s a choice of three brightness modes to suit any environment, from bright daylight to darkened rooms. 3LCD Bright Era™ technology The efficient 3LCD panel system is enhanced by advanced Bright Era™ technology for impressively bright, consistent, high resolution images with excellent colour accuracy & impressive reliability. XGA resolution XGA (1024 x 768) 4:3 display resolution gives plenty of crisp detail: ideal for making presentations direct from a laptop, mobile device or DVD player. Powerful 16W audio The powerful built-in 16W speaker (mono) lets your audience hear video soundtracks with no need for additional amplification. Energy efficient with long-lasting lamp life up to 10, 000 hours High-performance lamp technology offers reduced ownership costs plus reduced maintenance, with a recommended lamp replacement time of approx. 10, 000 hours (with brightness in low mode
- may vary depending on environment or how the projector is used). Advanced energy-saving features Advanced lamp technology enables a range of energy-saving features. Auto Light Dimming mode saves energy when the projector is left on without being used. Auto Picture Mode automatically adjusts light output to suit the projected scene. Touching a button on the remote mutes the picture temporarily, dramatically reducing power consumption. Quiet operation Near-silent projector fan ensures discreet, unobtrusive operation in classrooms & meeting rooms. Lamp Mode: High 35d B / Standard 33d B / Low 29d B Auto power on Save time & start presenting faster: the projector automatically turns on when signals are detected from a connected PC. Quick go Dont waste time when youre in a hurry to leave the room: turn off the projector & unplug immediately, with no lengthy waiting for cool-down. Networked & wireless presentations Project presentations from PC or Mac via network & wireless. Up to four users can project PC/ Mac images simultaneously, while up to eight users can connect to one projector. The Projector Station for Network Presentation application for Windows/ Mac is included. Control & management from any networked PC Projector functions & status can be managed & monitored remotely from any networked PC, using the included Projector Station for Network Control application. Remote Control app for i OS/ Android Download the free Projector Remote app & control the projector from anywhere in the room with your handheld device, with simple easy-to-read buttons on your phone or tablet screen. USB (Universal Serial Bus) media viewer Slip in a USB (Universal Serial Bus) drive & display photos, images & graphics with no PC needed. Dual HDMI inputs Two HDMI input terminals make it easy to connect HDMI-equipped devices like PCs & media streaming devices. IP control sync for easy system expansion Control signals (power on/off, input select) from a master projector can be distributed over an IP network to additional sub projectors. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Display function for easy one-cable PC connection Present pictures & audio* from a connected PC or Mac with a single USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable
- you dont even need to install a software driver. * There may be a time lag between video & audio. For low-latency applications it is recommended to use projectors line-in or HDMI-in connection. Customised input naming labels Define your own input labels like BD Player, PC & Document Camera, making it easier to see on screen what devices are connected & being used. Easy maintenance Convenient lamp access at the rear of the projector body makes lamp swaps simpler when the projector is hanging from a ceiling mount.