
Sony VPL-FHZ85 WUXGA Laser Projector - Black
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Description
The Sony VPL-FHZ85 is a compact, high-brightness 3LCD laser projector for mid-size corporate, education and public spaces, delivering 7,300 lumens (8,000 lm centre) from a WUXGA (1920x1200) panel. Unlike Sony's larger FHZ-L installation projectors, the FHZ85 ships with a supplied standard lens fitted (powered focus, approx. x1.6 zoom, throw ratio 1.39:1-2.23:1), with additional optional lenses available from the VPLL-3003/3007/Z3009/Z3010/Z3024/Z3032 range for specialist throw requirements.
Bright View processing keeps colours rich in well-lit rooms, and Reality Creation upscales content towards 4K-like clarity; a 4K 60P input is accepted directly, and 21:9 (2560x1080) signal support suits ultra-wide hybrid-meeting layouts. Intelligent Settings with Ambiance uses a built-in light sensor to auto-tune brightness and colour to the room.
A sealed laser light source and automated filter cleaning every 100 hours minimise maintenance, and the slim, flat-topped chassis (approx. 13 kg) is designed to blend into ceiling-mounted installations.
Key features
WUXGA 3LCD panel, 7,300 lm (8,000 lm centre), 20,000-hour laser light source.
Powered focus/zoom (approx. x1.6, 1.39:1-2.23:1 throw); optional lenses available for other throw ratios.
Maintains rich colour in bright rooms and upscales content towards 4K-like clarity.
Sealed laser light source with automatic dust-filter cleaning every 100 hours.
Technical specifications
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Display (5)
- Display Technology
- 3LCD (0.76" BrightEra panels)
- Native Resolution
- 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
- Brightness
- 7,300 lm (8,000 lm centre)
- Contrast Ratio
- Infinity:1
- Screen Size
- 40" to 600"
Connectivity (1)
- Inputs
- RGB (D-sub15), DVI-D, HDMI, HDBaseT, composite
Power & Physical (4)
- Power Consumption
- 506 W (100-120V) / 474 W (220-240V)
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 460 x 169 x 494 mm
- Weight
- Approx. 13 kg
- Colour
- Black
Certifications & Warranty (1)
- Warranty
- 36 months (Sony PrimeSupport)
General (8)
- Light Source
- Laser diode, up to 20,000 hours
- Lens
- Supplied standard lens, powered focus/zoom
- Lens Zoom
- Powered, approx. x1.6
- Throw Ratio
- 1.39:1 to 2.23:1
- Lens Shift
- Powered, Vertical -5%/+70%, Horizontal +/-32%
- Control
- RS-232C, LAN (RJ45)
- Keystone Correction
- +/-30 degrees H & V
- Acoustic Noise
- 38 dB (Standard) / 36 dB (Middle)
Throw distance guide
With its 1.39 to 2.23:1 throw ratio, here's how far the projector needs to sit from the screen for common 16:10 image sizes. Try our throw distance calculator for your exact room.
| Image size | Image dimensions | Lens distance range |
|---|---|---|
| 40" | 0.86 m × 0.54 m | 1.2 m to 1.9 m |
| 60" | 1.29 m × 0.81 m | 1.8 m to 2.9 m |
| 80" | 1.72 m × 1.08 m | 2.4 m to 3.8 m |
| 100" | 2.15 m × 1.35 m | 3.0 m to 4.8 m |
| 120" | 2.58 m × 1.62 m | 3.6 m to 5.8 m |
| 150" | 3.23 m × 2.02 m | 4.5 m to 7.2 m |
| 200" | 4.31 m × 2.69 m | 6.0 m to 9.6 m |
| 250" | 5.38 m × 3.37 m | 7.5 m to 12 m |
| 300" | 6.46 m × 4.04 m | 9.0 m to 14 m |
| 400" | 8.62 m × 5.38 m | 12 m to 19 m |
| 500" | 10.77 m × 6.73 m | 15 m to 24 m |
| 600" | 12.92 m × 8.08 m | 18 m to 29 m |
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 14 Sept - 18 Sept. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
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