Superb image quality plus low running costs, minimal maintenance, flexible installation and low fan noise

The VPL-FHZ57 laser projector is ideal for a wide range of business, education and entertainment applications. Teamed with our BrightEra 3LCD projection engine, the advanced Z-Phosphor laser light source ensures detail-packed WUXGA resolution images with a generous 4,100 lumens brightness and rich, stable colours. Building on the success of Sony’s acclaimed first-generation laser projectors, advanced picture refinement technologies now assure even greater clarity and realism with any input source.

The laser light source allows up to 20,000 hours* of virtually zero maintenance operation without the worry of sudden lamp failures. Constant Brightness Mode maintains the same on-screen light levels throughout the laser source’s extra-long lifespan An automated filter system cuts the hassle of regular dust cleaning. Near-zero maintenance needs are complemented by a range of energy-saving features, driving down total lifetime ownership costs even further.

With a stylish blend-in design, tidy cable management and ultra-low fan noise, the VPL-FHZ57 fits beautifully into almost any environment – from academic institutions, corporate, medical training and public sector organisations to visitor attractions and retail spaces. Seamlessly blend images from multiple projectors to create super-sized displays, or project accurately proportioned images onto angled or curved surfaces. Mount the projector at any angle, even on its side or upside down. Set-up is refreshingly easy with a friendly installation menu.

*Actual hours may vary depending on usage environment.

Very high image quality with Sony's advanced BrightEra 3LCD projection engine and Z-Phosphor laser light source

The Z-Phosphor laser light source is coupled with Sony's acclaimed BrightEra 3LCD projection engine to ensure high 4,100 lumen image brightness with vivid, natural colour reproduction.

Constant Brightness
Constant Bright maintains the same brightness throughout the 20,000 hours recommended life span.

Advanced picture refinement technologies
Picture quality is boosted by advanced processing featured on Sony home cinema projectors. Reality Creation uses a powerful pattern-matching database to optimise every pixel. Contrast Enhancer actively analyses and refines dark and light image areas for sparkling highlights and rich, deep blacks.

Crisp, detail-packed WUXGA resolution images
See the finest detail in PC presentations, videos or multimedia signage with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 resolution.

Up to 20,000 hours* operation with virtually no maintenance
The advanced laser light source offers up to 20,000 hours* operation without lamp exchange, reducing lifetime running costs compared with traditional projectors.

*Actual hours may vary depending on usage environment.

Hassle-free automatic filter cleaning
Focus on great-looking images instead of arduous maintenance tasks: new automated filter cleaning system removes dust every 100 hours.

Energy saving features
Reduce running costs even further with convenient energy-saving features: Picture Mute and Auto Dimming.

Save time with every presentation
Quick power On/Off dramatically cuts warm-up time after switch-on before you can start presenting at full brightness.

360° free-angle installation capability
Enjoy greater installation flexibility: position the projector freely at any angle – or its side or even upside down.

Tilt Angle Free Enjoy supreme installation flexibility: position the projector freely at any angle, or its side, or even upside down

Powered Wide Lens Shift
Generous lens shift adjustments give more flexibility for positioning the projector where you need it: close to ceilings or even horizontally offset.

Lens Shift Function The VPL-FHZ55 has a Lens Shift function. Using this function, the position of the projected image can be moved vertically by up to 60% and horizontally from -32% through to +32%. Images can be easily adjusted to the desired settings during installation.

Included powered standard zoom lens plus wide choice of lens options
Installation flexibility is increased by a wide range of compatible lens options to suit virtually any size of room and throw requirements. New quick-release bayonet mount simpifies quick lens exchange.

Supports HDBaseT
Simpler, more cost-effective installation and connectivity with digital transmission of HD video, audio and networking/control over a single Ethernet cable.

Create super-size displays with Edge Blending Seamlessly join accurately colour-matched images from multiple projectors, simplifying creation of stunning super-size displays for corporate and education.

Project onto non-flat surfaces with Image Warping
Easily correct image geometry for natural-looking projections – even on convex or concave surfaces. Corner and edge correction can be easily adjusted with the supplied remote and on-screen menu.

Quiet operation
Low fan noise ensures discreet, unobtrusive operation in quiet environments from museums and galleries to lecture theatres.

Slim, attractive new blend-in design
The slim, stylish case design features a flat top surface that blends in discreetly when the projector is ceiling mounted. The clean appearance is accentuated by a new terminal cover that reduces cable clutter.

Picture Mode
New Picture Mode ensures great-looking pictures in any presentation conditions. Select Standard, Dynamic, Brightness Priority or Multi Screen mode for optimised image quality, with any source and in every room.

Simple set-up with friendly new Installation menu
Easily adjust projector settings with remote commander, including warping and edge blending.

Project Side by Side
Project images from two inputs at the same time: ideal for applications such as video conferencing and medical training where two images need to be seen simultaneously.