Sony Native 4K laser home theater projector with HDR VPL-XW7000ES

Product Overview:

A big, bright 4K picture

If you want to create a truly theater-like experience at home, Sony's VPL-XW7000ES is an excellent option. Its premium Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens widens the focus area to deliver a crisp, clear image from corner to corner. And this projector is a full 60% brighter than its predecessor with a long-lasting laser light source that puts out 3,200 lumens. It's also smaller and lighter than prior generations of Sony Native 4K projectors thanks to the new 0.61-inch SXRD™ panels and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics.

Sony processing — optimized for projection

Sony's powerful X1™ series of video processors has helped establish their 4K LED and OLED TVs as top-performing models in recent years. The VPL-XW7000ES uses a version of the X1 that is optimized for 4K/HDR projection. Its object-based Super Resolution technology detects individual objects in a picture and enhances each one for exceptional accuracy and detail.

The X1 Ultimate processor also uses two powerful image databases that work together to improve picture quality in real time — one helps reduce on-screen noise, while the other is used to upscale the resolution. 

Excellent HDR picture quality

While today's premium 4K TVs look great showing HDR content, some projectors can make HDR look a bit dark or dull. That's due to projectors' limited brightness compared to TVs, as well as the fact that 4K content is mastered for viewing on a TV, not a projector.

The VPL-XW7000ES has a few features — powered by the X1 Ultimate processor — that improve its HDR reproduction. Dynamic HDR Enhancer combines detailed tone mapping with precise control of the ultra-bright laser light source to deliver bright HDR images without losing shadow detail. And its object-based HDR Remaster analyses the color of individual objects on-screen and adjusts the contrast for a more realistic picture with greater depth and texture.

The newly developed Live Color Enhancer selectively expands the color gamut, for vivid HDR images without unnatural oversaturation. That means skin tones are more realistic even in vibrant, colorful scenes.

Banish blur with Motionflow™

The larger the image, the more challenging it is to maintain a smooth, clear picture during fast-paced on-screen action. The VPL-XW7000ES uses Sony's Motionflow — one of the most sophisticated and refined blur-reduction technologies available.

Game big

Want to upsize your screen real estate for more immersive gaming? The VPL-XW7000ES supports 4K at 60Hz with an input lag under 21ms. Or opt for 2K at 120Hz for an even quicker response time of less than 13ms.

Flexible setup

Sony designed the VPL-XW7000ES to be fairly easy to install and set up. 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.

It also has a 3-setting Picture Position Memory that makes it easy to watch movies in the ideal aspect ratio, including Cinemascope, without an anamorphic lens. But it is compatible with anamorphic lenses if you have one you'd like to use. Its V-stretch function lets you watch content — even 4K content — in your favorite formats. 

For the best picture quality from this 4K projector, we recommend using a 4K-rated projector screen.

Product highlights:

Picture:

• three 0.61" SXRD panels with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels each)
• Z-Phosphor™ laser light source delivers ultra-pure light with zero maintenance for years
• 70mm aspherical Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens widens the focus area, ensuring clear images from corner to corner
  • floating focus system uses two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass for distortion-free images with accurate color reproduction
• High Dynamic Range (HDR10, HLG) for extended picture contrast and brightness with HDR sources
• widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
• recommended image size: 60" to 300"
• throw ratio: 1.35:1 to 2.84:1
• light output: 3,200 ANSI lumens
• X1 Ultimate video processor enables Dynamic HDR Enhancer and Super Resolution
  • dual database processing reduces noise and improves upscaling
  • Digital Focus Optimizer corrects the image quality so that the focus is better than ever, even in the corners
• TRILUMINOS™ technology for a wider color range
  • covers 95% of the DCI-P3 space
• Live Color Enhancer expands the color gamut for vivid HDR without oversaturation
• Motionflow frame interpolation for improved motion clarity on 4K and HD sources
• IMAX Enhanced certification for improved performance with IMAX Enhanced 4K/HDR content
• Gaming Mode reduces input lag for better video game performance
  • supports 4K at 60Hz with an input lag under 21ms
  • supports 2K at 120Hz with an input lag under 13ms

Image adjustments:

• lens shift: horizontal +/-36% and vertical +/-85%
• Picture Position Memory makes it easy to watch movies in the ideal aspect ratio, including Cinemascope, without an anamorphic lens

Connections:

• 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs
  • both inputs are HDCP 2.3 compatible for connecting to a 4K video source
  • to view 4K and HDR content from connected sources, use a compatible high-bandwidth HDMI cable
• RJ-45 LAN port supports network monitoring and control protocols
• USB Type-A input for firmware updates
• 9-pin RS-232C port for external control of the projector via compatible computer or third-party control device
• 3.5mm 12V trigger output for controlling a motorized screen or other device
• 3.5mm IR input for use with an external IR receiver
• 3D sync output
• detachable power cord

General features:

• compatible with a wide range of lenses, including anamorphic models
  • V-stretch function lets you watch content in your favorite formats with a full-size picture
• laser diode light source lasts up to 20,000 hours
• ultra-quiet cooling fan (26 dB)
• supports integration with Control4, Crestron, Savant, AMX, OvrC, and Domotz systems
• illuminated remote control
• can be placed on a tabletop or ceiling-mounted (mounting bracket sold separately)
• this projector does not include any type of built-in TV tuner
• 18-1/8"W x 8-3/8"H x 20-3/8"D
• weight: 31 lbs.
• warranty: 3 years parts & labor
• MFR # VPLXW7000ES

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