The updated C-Series models are designed to deliver a low total cost of ownership and include easy-to-operate, environmentally-conscious features for large classrooms or meeting rooms. 
The VPL-CX236 projector offers a 4,100-lumen brightness and 1.66 – 2.41:1 throw ratio whereas the VPL-CW256 and VPL-CW276 offer a 4,500 and 5,100 lumen brightness and 1.32 -1.91:1 throw ratio.
The VPL-CX236 also features three brightness modes. One of these, the low brightness mode reduces power consumption and extends the lamp lifetime to approximately 5,000 hours.
The new projectors are also equipped with reduced fan noise thanks to their whisper operation, as well as two newly installed HDMI ports and come with horizontal and vertical lens shift functions. Using this function, the position of the projected image can be moved vertically up and down by 5.0% and horizontally from -3.0% through to +3.0% on the VPL-CW256 and VPL-CW276 projectors, and from -4.0% through to +4.0% on the VPL-CX236 and VPL-CX276 projectors.
Sony’s enhancement to the C-Series installation projectors also coincides with the VPL-CH355 and VPL-CH375 models.
These feature WUXGA resolution, auto dimming to gradually reduce power and brightness and ECO PIC Mute (Blanking) node to reduce power consumption when not in use, as well as an auto brightness mode that adjusts the brightness (Up/Down) based on the image projected.
They also include HDBaseT connection, enabling easier connectivity and reducing total system costs by using fewer cables, signal extenders and receiver boxes and decreasing the risk of failure points. Optional wireless is also included for wider connectivity capabilities, making the VPL-CH355 and VPL-CH375 an ideal solution for the education and corporate markets.
The VPL-CH355 and VPL-CH375 models are available in November and the upgraded VPL-CW276, VPL-CW256 and VPL-CX236 will be available early January 2015.
