Sony plans to sell up to 147 inches 4K ultra short focus projector by the summer of 2014

Held in Las Vegas, USACES 2014so,SonyIt is possible to project high resolution video of up to 147 inches simply by installing it on the wall4K ultra short focus projectorAnnounced that it will be released by the summer of 2014. Moreover, it is the company's first 4K movie cameraFDR-AX 1Following 4K Handycam "FDR-AX 100"It is reported that it will be released around March 2014 with a planned price of about 2000 dollars (about 210,000 yen).

Sony Japan | News Releases | Developed 4K ultra short focus projector to propose new video experiences utilizing space
http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyInfo/News/Press/201401/14-003/

Sony Global - Life Space UX | 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector
http://www.sony.net/Products/4k-ultra-short-throw/

Sony's Handycam FDR-AX100 brings 4K shooting to home filmmakers | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/6/5280024/sony-handycam-fdr-ax100-camcorder-shoots-4k

◆ 4K ultra short focus projector
Product image of this projector that was announced. Aluminum is heavily used for the body designed with horizontal keynote.


Unlike the conventional general method, the projector itself is installed under the foot of the wall of the room.


By projecting the image from the floor to the wall, you can enjoy the immersive large-screen image without worrying about reflection of the person's shadow.


In use, a part of the top board opens, from where the image is projected toward the wall.


Although it looks like one chunk, in fact it has become possible to combine speaker units and cabinets of the same design with components.


speaker


cabinet


And the projector


Since it projects from the floor directly under the wall, you can enjoy 4K video with a big screen of up to 147 inches without worrying about "reflection of people's shadow" which was conventional projector.


Laser light using a laser diode is adopted as a light source, and the rise of brightness is quick, and there is no need to worry about exchange due to deterioration of lamp.


According to the company's announcement, the planned specifications are as follows.

[Projection system]: Three primary color liquid crystal shutter projection system
【表示素子】：ソニー製0.74型4KSXRD、26,542,080画素（<4096×2160>×3）
[Projection lens]: Zoom: electric (about 1.6 times)
[Focus adjustment]: Electric
[Screen size]: 66 inches to 147 inches
【Light source】: Laser diode
【Effective luminous flux (brightness)】: 2000 lumens
[Displayable resolution]:
(When video signal is input * 1) 480 / 60p, 576 / 50p, 720 / 60p, 720 / 50p,
1080 / 60i, 1080 / 50i, 1080 / 60p, 1080 / 50p, 1080 / 24p,
3840 × 2160/24 p, 3840 × 2160/25 p, 3840 × 2160/30 p,
3840 × 2160/50 p * 2, 3840 × 2160/60 p * 2, 4096 × 2160/24 p,
4096 × 2160/25 p,
4096 × 2160/30 p, 4096 × 2160/50 p * 2, 4096 × 2160/60 p * 2
(Computer signal input) Maximum input resolution 1920 × 1200 dots
[Input / output terminal (for video / audio / control)]
· HDMI input × 4
· Speaker terminal × 2
· Remote: RS-232C, D-sub 9 pin
LAN: RJ 45, 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX
· IR IN: Mini jack
· USB: Type A, 5 VDC, 500 mA maximum
【Power supply】: AC 100 V, 4.0 A, 50/60 Hz
[Dimensions (W × H × D)]: 1100 × 265 × 535 mm
[Other functions]: 4K X-Reality PRO, Triluminas ® display, auto color calibration, motion flow, 3D compatible (Full HD input), wireless 3D transmitter, picture position memory
* 1: 60 p, 30 p, 24 p: 59.94 / 60 Hz, 30 Hz / 29.97 Hz, 24 Hz / 23.98 Hz inclusive
* 2: YCbCr 4: 2: 0/8 bits

This development prototype is exhibited as a technical reference at the world's largest consumer electronic fair "2014 International CES" held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, and the assumed market price is about 30,000 to 40,000 dollars (About 3.15 million ~ 4.2 million yen) has become.

◆ 4K Handycam FDR-AX100
Here is the two models first in the 4K corresponding Handycam Sony is "FDR-AX100". The 4K image has made it possible to shoot in the image quality of 24-bit / 30P.


A 1 inch large sensor is used for the image sensor, and it is emphasized that "beautiful blurred image" can be taken. The main body has built-in NFC and Wi-Fi, and it is also possible to stream taken pictures immediately.


At CES's Sony booth, numerous prototypes including the 4K projector are on display.

Up close with with Sony's futuristic Life Space UX projector - YouTube