Sony VPL-SW630C: 3,100 Lumens WXGA Interactive Ultra Short Throw Projector

Overview

The Sony VPL-SW630C is a bright, high-contrast widescreen projector designed for mid-size rooms. It features easy installation, environmentally friendly aspects, optional wireless connectivity, and PC-based interactivity. Utilizing Sony's 3LCD BrightEra™ panel technology, it delivers exceptionally bright, high-contrast WXGA images with stable colors. With a powerful 3100 lumens color light output, presentations are clear even in bright ambient light. The projector offers versatile connectivity for seamless integration into school or office networks. An optional Wi-Fi module enables wireless sharing of content from PCs, smartphones, and tablets. It includes smart energy-saving features and an extended lamp replacement time of up to 8,000 hours in Low mode, synchronizing filter and lamp maintenance to reduce downtime and costs. Enhanced learning is facilitated by dual pen interactivity, allowing simultaneous writing on the screen by a teacher and student.

Key Features

• Long Lasting Lamp: Up to 8,000 hours in Low mode.
• Wireless Presentation: Easily present files from tablet devices or smartphones.
• Interactive Presentation Utility: Supplied with dual pen auto-calibration interactivity and IPU2 software.
• Installation Friendly: Features lens shift (vertical +/-3.7%, horizontal +/-2.3%) and a 1.03x optical zoom for easy image adjustment.
• Extremely Bright Images: Maximum 3100 lumens color light output ensures visibility in any environment, with three brightness modes available.
• WXGA Resolution: Provides detail-packed presentations with crisp, fine detail, ideal for direct laptop/PC output.
• 3LCD BrightEra™ Technology: Delivers bright, high-resolution images with increased panel reliability.
• Reduced Maintenance: Up to 8,000 hours lamp life with synchronized filter cleaning cycles minimizes maintenance visits and ownership costs.
• Advanced Energy-Saving: Features like Auto Light Dimming, Auto Picture Mode, and picture muting minimize energy consumption.
• Network Presentation (LAN/Wireless LAN): Project from any PC or Mac on the network. Up to four users can project simultaneously, with up to eight devices connecting to one projector. Applications like "Projector Station for Network Presentation" are provided for Windows/Mac, and from Pixelworks for tablets/smartphones.
• Remote Control for iOS: The 'Projector Remote' app allows control of networked projectors.
• Networked Control: Manage and monitor projector functions remotely from any PC on the network using "Projector Station for Network Control" for Windows.
• USB Display: Effortlessly display photos, images, and graphics directly from a USB drive without needing a PC. Supports picture and audio display via a single USB cable (note: potential time lag for video/audio).
• Clear Audio: Integrated 16W speaker provides rich, room-filling sound.
• Easy Installation: Adjustable optical zoom and lens shift, along with generous connections, simplify setup and integration with various AV devices.

Specifications

Display System

3 LCD system

Display Device

• Size of effective display area: 0.59" (15.0 mm) x 3 BrightEra LCD Panel
• Aspect ratio: 16:10
• Number of pixels: 3,072,000 (1280 x 800 x 3) pixels

Projection Lens

• Focus: Manual
• Zoom: Manual, Approx. x 1.03
• Throw Ratio: 0.27:1
• Lens shift - Vertical Range: +/-3.7%
• Lens shift - Horizontal Range: +/-2.3%

Light Source

• Type: Ultra high pressure mercury lamp
• Wattage: 225 W type
• Recommended lamp replacement time: High: 3000 H, Standard: 5000 H, Low: 8000 H

Filter Cleaning / Replacement Cycle

Recommended at the same time as lamp replacement (Max.)

Screen Size

65" to 110" (1.65 m to 2.79 m) (measured diagonally)

Light Output

• Lamp mode: High: 3100 lm
• Lamp mode: Standard: 2300 lm
• Lamp mode: Low: 1900 lm

Color Light Output

• Lamp mode: High: 3100 lm
• Lamp mode: Standard: 2300 lm
• Lamp mode: Low: 1900 lm

Contrast Ratio

3000:1 (full white / full black)

Speaker

16 W x 1 (monaural)

Displayable Scanning Frequency

• Horizontal: 15 kHz to 92 kHz
• Vertical: 48 Hz to 92 Hz

Display Resolution

• Computer signal input: Maximum display resolution: UXGA 1600 x 1200 dots
• Video signal input: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i. For digital signal (HDMI input) only: 1080/60p, 1080/50p.

Color System

NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N

Keystone Correction

Vertical: +/-5 degrees

OSD Language

24 languages supported (English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Arabic, Farsi, Finnish, Indonesian, Hungarian, Greek)

INPUT/OUTPUT (Computer/Video/Control)

• INPUT A: RGB / Y PB PR input (Mini D-sub 15-pin), Audio input (Stereo mini jack)
• INPUT B: RGB input (Mini D-sub 15-pin), Audio input (Stereo mini jack)
• INPUT C: HDMI input (HDMI 19pin, HDCP support)
• S VIDEO IN: S video input (Mini DIN 4-pin), Audio input (Pin jack x2, shared with VIDEO IN)
• VIDEO IN: Video input (Pin jack), Audio input (Pin jack x2, shared with S VIDEO IN)
• OUTPUT: Monitor output (Mini D-sub 15-pin), Audio output (Stereo mini jack, variable out)
• REMOTE: RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin)
• LAN: RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
• USB: Type-A, Type-B
• MICROPHONE IN: Microphone input (Mini Jack)

Noise Level

• Lamp mode: High: 37 dB
• Lamp mode: Standard: 32 dB
• Lamp mode: Low: 28 dB

Operating Temperature / Humidity

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) / 20% to 80% (no condensation)

Storage Temperature / Humidity

-10°C to +60°C (14°F to +140°F) / 20% to 80% (no condensation)

Power Requirements

AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.3 A to 1.5 A, 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

• AC 100 V to 120 V Lamp mode: High: 328 W
• AC 100 V to 120 V Lamp mode: Standard: 316 W

Power Consumption (Standby Mode)

AC 100 V to 120 V: 0.5 W (when "Standby mode" is set to "Low")

AC 220 V to 240 V: 0.5 W (when "Standby mode" is set to "Low")

Power Consumption (Networked Standby Mode)

• AC 100 V to 120 V: 5.2 W (LAN), 5.7 W (optional WLAN module), 5.9 W (All Terminals and Networks Connected) (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard")
• AC 220 V to 240 V: 5.5 W (LAN), 5.9 W (optional WLAN module), 6.2 W (All Terminals and Networks Connected) (when "Standby Mode" is set to "Standard")

Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode Activated

Enabled

Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode Activated After about 10 Minutes

Wireless Network(s) On/Off Switch: Press the MENU button, then select [Connection/Power] > [WLAN Settings] > [WLAN Connection] > Select On or Off.

Heat Dissipation

• AC 100 V to 120 V: 1120 BTU/h
• AC 220 V to 240 V: 1079 BTU/h

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 372 x 168 x 382 mm (14 21/32 x 57/16 x 15 1/32 inches) (without protrusions)

Mass

Approx. 6.2 kg (13 lb)

Supplied Accessories

• Remote commander RM-PJ8

Optional Accessories

• Replacement lamp: LMP-E220
• Wireless LAN Module: IFU-WLM3
• Interactive pen device: IFU-PN250A/IFU-PN250B

Notes

• *1: Expected maintenance time, not guaranteed. Actual values depend on environment and usage.
• *2: The value is average.
• *3: Available for VESA Reduced Blanking signal.
• *4: From INPUT A and INPUT B.
• *5: Functions as an audio switcher. Output from a selected channel; not available in standby.

Environmental Notice for Customers in the USA

The lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or visit www.sony.com/mercury for additional information.

Gallery

The projector is shown from various angles: front view, mounted on a wall, side view, rear view with ports, and a perspective view of the mounted projector.