Descriptions

About: Sony VPL-XW8100ES Bravia Projector 9 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector

If you want to create a truly theater-like experience at home, it's hard to do better than Sony's BRAVIA Projector 9. It combines a long-lasting, 3,400-lumen laser light source with three 0.61-inch SXRD™ panels and Wide Dynamic Range Optics to deliver an immersive and vibrant 4K viewing experience. And its premium Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens widens the focus area for a crisp image from corner to corner. The Projector 9 also has a Live Color Enhancer that expands the color gamut for vivid HDR without oversaturation.

Sony processing — optimized for projection

Sony's powerful XR series of video processors has helped establish their 4K LED and OLED TVs as top-performing models in recent years. The Projector 9 uses a version of the XR that is optimized for 4K/HDR projection.

Dynamic Tone Mapping combined with precise control of the ultra-bright laser light source delivers images with deep blacks, accurate color, and excellent detail in shadows and highlights.

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 Projector 9 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 Projector 9 supports 4K at 60FPS with an input lag under 21ms. Or opt for 4K at 120Hz for an even quicker response time of less than 12ms.

Flexible setup

Sony designed the Projector 9 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.

Features:

• XR Processor for projector uses a version of Sony's acclaimed BRAVIA TV video processing that is optimized for projection
• Mercury-free laser light source delivers ultra-pure light with zero maintenance for years
• Light output: 3,400 ANSI lumens
• Live Color Enhancer expands the color gamut for vivid HDR without oversaturation

Picture:

• Three 0.61" SXRD panels with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels each)
• 70mm aspherical Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens widens the focus area, ensuring clear images from corner to cornerHigh Dynamic Range (HDR10, HLG) for extended picture contrast and brightness with HDR sources
  • Floating focus system uses two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass for distortion-free images with accurate color reproduction

• Wide color gamut covers 95% of the DCI-P3 space
• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
• Recommended image size: 60" to 300"
• Throw ratio: 1.35:1 to 2.84:1
• XR TRILUMINOS PRO technology for a wider, more natural color range
• XR Dynamic Tone Mapping optimizes brightness frame by frame for accurate tones and contrast
• XR Deep Black technology enhances color and black levels in dark scenes by precisely controlling laser dimming and highlight processing
• XR Clear Image analyzes individual objects frame by frame to deliver realistic texture and detail while reducing noise
• Motionflow frame interpolation for improved motion clarity
• IMAX Enhanced certification for improved performance with IMAX Enhanced 4K/HDR content

Gaming features:

• Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) reduces input lag for better video game performance
• Supports 4K/60FPS with an input lag under 21ms and 4K/120FPS with an input lag under 12ms

Image adjustments:

• 2.1X powered zoom/focus lens
• 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 inputsRJ-45 LAN port supports network monitoring and control protocols
  • 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
• 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
• detachable power cord

General features:

• Compatible with a wide range of lenses, including anamorphic modelslaser light source lasts up to 20,000 hours
  • V-stretch function lets you watch content in your favorite formats with a full-size picture
• Ultra-quiet cooling fan (26 dB)
• Supports integration with Control4, Crestron, Savant, AMX systems, 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.

What's in the box:

• Video projector
• 8' AC power cord
• Remote control (RM-PJ24)
• Two "AA" batteries
• Lens cap (installed)
• Quick Reference Manual
• Warranty Sheet