Sony VPL-EW348 WXGA Portable Projector with 4200 Lumens

Description

Overview
Present clear, bright images in larger rooms, plus flexible connectivity and low running costs.
The VPL-EW348 projector is ideal for mid-sized and larger classrooms and meeting rooms.
Quiet, compact and powerful, it delivers bright, detail-packed WXGA images with 4,200 colour light output that can be seen clearly even in bright rooms, with Sony's 3LCD technology assuring natural, vivid colours.
The VPL-EW348 is an ideal partner for today's integrated AV/IT environments, expanding your connectivity options with HDBaseT, dual HDMI ports and Direct USB Display connection. A convenient input label function makes life simpler, confirming on screen the name of connected devices.
Add the VPL-EW348 to a network and see presentations from up to four connected PC/Mac computers simultaneously. Slip in an optional Wi-Fi dongle and present directly wirelessly from laptops, phones or tablets. Control the projector remotely with a free app for smartphones and tablets. You don't even need to bring a PC to meetings - just slip in a USB thumb drive and start presenting.
A range of energy-saving features and long-lasting lamp life contribute to low ownership costs. Maintenance is simplified by a new rear lamp access feature.
Features
Bright, clear images with maximum 4,200 lumens colour light output
With a 4,200 lumen maximum light output (in high mode), the VPL-EW348 delivers crisp, bright presentations that can be seen clearly in larger classrooms or meeting rooms. There’s a choice of three brightness modes to suit any environment, from bright daylight to darkened rooms.
3LCD BrightEra™ technology
The efficient 3LCD panel system is enhanced by advanced BrightEra™ technology for impressively bright, consistent, high resolution images with excellent colour accuracy and impressive reliability.
WXGA resolution
WXGA (1280 x 800) 16:10 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 audiences 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 long-lasting lamp replacement time of approx. 10,000 hours (with brightness in low mode).
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.
Quick go
Don't waste time when you're in a hurry to leave the room: turn off the projector and unplug immediately, with no lengthy waiting for cool-down.
Networked presentations
Project presentations from a networked PC or Mac. Present JPEG, PDF and other files wirelessly from a tablet or smartphone. 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. For tablet/smartphone use, an application is provided by Pixelworks, downloaded from the web. For details visit http://PWPresenter.pixelworks.com
Control and management from any networked PC
Projector functions and status can be managed and monitored remotely from any networked PC, using the included Projector Station for Network Control application.
Present wirelessly
Make presentations wirelessly from a portable or handheld device. (Microsoft Windows / Macintosh OS requires Projector Station for Network Presentation application. iOS / Android requires VueMagic application.)
Remote Control app for iOS/Android
Download the free Projector Remote app and 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 media viewer
Slip in a USB drive and display photos, images and graphics with no PC needed.
Supports HDBaseT
Simpler, more cost-effective installation and connectivity with digital transmission of HD video, audio, power and networking/control over a single Ethernet cable.
Dual HDMI inputs
Two HDMI input terminals make it easy to connect HDMI-equipped devices like PCs and media streaming devices.
USB Display function for easy one-cable PC connection
Present pictures and audio* from a connected PC or Mac with just one USB cable - you don't even need to install a software driver.
* There may be a time lag between video and audio. For low-latency applications it is recommended to use projector's line-in or HDMI-in connection.
Customised input naming labels
Define your own input labels like 'BD Player', 'PC' and 'Document Camera', making it easier to see on screen what devices are connected and being used.
Easier maintenance
Lamp access has been shifted to the rear of the projector body, making lamp swaps simpler when the projector is hanging from a ceiling mount.