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PROJECTOR REVIEW

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Sony VPL-CX5 review

General
Projector type: transportable
Display technology: LCD
Features: Powered zoom, powered lens protector, powered tilt
Dimensions (W x H x D): 28.5 x 6.8 x 22.8 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg
Extras: remote control, carry bag
Image
Native resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
Vertical scan rate (max): 85 Hz
Horizontal scan rate (max): 92 KHz
Brightness: 2000 ANSI Lumens
Optics
Lens aperture: f1.8-2.2
Optical zoom: 1.2 x
Digital zoom: 4 x
Image size (max): 150 in
Image size (min): 40 in
Projection distance (max): 7.2 m
Projection distance (min): 1.5 m
Lamp type: UHP
Lamp power: 165 W
Lamp life: 2000 h
Keystone correction: Yes
Video input
Analogue video signal: S-Video, RGB
Analogue video input: mini DIN, mini-D-Sub (15-pin)
Power
Power consumption in operation: 240 W
Service & support
Standard warranty: 2 years
Connectivity / expansion
Infrared: Yes
USB: Yes
Miscellaneous
Speaker(s): 1W mono
Sound emission: 43 dB
Packaged contents: VGA, USB cables
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Overview

Sony VPL-CX5

Editors rating
Rating: 7.9
Verdict

This attractively designed projector delivers a bright and clear image. However, its noise level and lack of suitable inputs make it better for business presentations than home cinema duties.

Typical price

£ 2200

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