Sony VPL-GTZ240 User Manual

4-742-682-02 (1)

Data Projector

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Safety Regulations thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

VPL-GTZ240

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side .......................................................... 3

Rear/Left Side/Bottom ................................................ 4

Remote Control ........................................................... 5

Connections and Preparations

Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................ 6

Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ......... 6

Installing the Unit ....................................................... 6

Adjusting the Picture Position .................................... 7

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer ....... 10

Projecting

Projecting the Picture ................................................ 11

Turning Off the Power ......................................... 11

Watching 3D Video Images ...................................... 11

Using the 3D Glasses ........................................... 12

Using the Picture Position ......................................... 12

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video

Signal ..................................................................... 13

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus ................................... 15

Picture Menu ............................................................. 17

Advanced Picture Menu ............................................ 21

Screen Menu ............................................................. 22

Setup Menu ............................................................... 24

Function Menu .......................................................... 25

Items Locked by Settings Lock ........................... 27

Installation Menu ...................................................... 28

Information Menu ..................................................... 30

About the Preset Memory .................................... 30

Using Network Features

Displaying the Control Window of the Unit with a

Web Browser .......................................................... 31

Operating the Control Window ................................. 32

Switching the Page ............................................... 32

Setting the Access Limitation .............................. 32

Confirming the Information Regarding the

Unit ................................................................... 32

Error Handling

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 33

About Indicators ........................................................ 35

Message Lists ............................................................ 36

Others

Updating the Software .............................................. 37

About HDR (high dynamic range) ............................ 37

About the Simulated 3D Feature ............................... 37

NOTICES AND LICENSES FOR SOFTWARE USED

IN THIS PRODUCT .............................................. 37

Specifications ............................................................ 38

Preset Signals ....................................................... 39

Input Signals and Adjustment/Setting Items ....... 40

Compatible 3D Signals ........................................ 41

3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items ............ 41

Aspect Mode ........................................................ 42

Motionflow .......................................................... 43

Storage Conditions of Adjustment/Setting

Items ................................................................. 44

Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range ................ 46

Dimensions ............................................................... 50

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side

Connectors

Indicators

a ON/STANDBY indicator (page 35)

b WARNING indicator (page 35)

Connectors

c LAN connector (page 31)

d HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (page 10)

e TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 connector (page 28)

f IR IN connector

Inputs the signals to control the projector.

g REMOTE connector

Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control.

h USB connector (page 37)

Others

i Ventilation holes (intake)

j Remote control detector (page 7)

k Lens (not supplied) (page 38)

Rear/Left Side/Bottom

The buttons on the control panel function the same as those on the remote control.

Control panel

a [/1 (On/Standby) button (page 7)

b INPUT button (page 11)

c MENU button (page 15)

d M/m/</, (arrow)/ENTER button (page 15)

e LENS button (page 7)

Others

f Remote control detector (page 7)

g Ventilation holes (exhaust)

h AC IN socket (page 7)

i Front feet (adjustable) (page 9)

j Ventilation holes (intake)

Remote Control

c Operating a menu (page 15)

ENTER/M/m/</, buttons MENU button RESET button

d Adjusting the lens

FOCUS button: Adjusts the focus. ZOOM button: Adjusts the screen size with the zooming magnification. SHIFT button: Adjusts the projection position of the image. PRECISE ADJ button: Not available.

e Adjusting the image

BRIGHTNESS button: Adjusts the brightness (page 18). LIGHT OUTPUT button: Adjusts the laser output of the light source (page 18). CONTRAST button: Adjusts the contrast (page 18).

f Using various functions while projecting

BLANK button: Cuts off the image. Press again to restore the image. POSITION button: Stores and recalls the lens settings (page 12). MOTIONFLOW button: Reproduces fast-moving images smoothly (page 18). CONTRAST ENHANCER button: Corrects the image automatically to optimize the contrast according to a scene (page 18). REALITY CREATION button: Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images (page 17).

a Turning on the power/Going to standby

(page 7)

? (On) button 1 (Standby) button

b Selecting an input signal (page 11)

A - B buttons: Selects the following input connector.

Button Input connector

A HDMI 1

B HDMI 2

C - F buttons: Not available. INPUT button: Press to change the input connector in order from A to B.

g ID MODE switch

Sets the ID mode of the remote control. If a different ID number is assigned to each projector when multiple projectors are used, you can operate only the projector with the same ID mode as that of the remote control (page 28).

h Infrared transmitter

Transmits the infrared light. Direct toward the projector you want to operate.

i IR output connector

Connects to the IR IN connector on the projector with a connecting cable (stereo mini plug (not supplied)) when using the remote control as a wired one. You do not need to install batteries in the remote control.

Connections and Preparations

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items:

• Remote control RM-PJ29 (1)

• Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2)

• AC power cord (1)

• Safety Regulations (5)

• Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)

Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control

While pressing the lid, slide it.

Installing the Unit

The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the size of your screen. For details on the distance between the unit and the screen (the projection distance) and the size of projected video, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 46).

1 Position the unit so that the lens is parallel to the

screen.

Top view

Screen

Insert the batteries E side first.

Caution about handling the remote control

• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind onto it.

• Do not place the remote control in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

2 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture

so that it fits the screen (page 7).

Note

When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

Adjusting the Picture Position

1 After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, plug

the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the

unit goes into standby mode.

Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.

Remote control detector

Lights in red.

2 Press the ?/1 button on the unit or the ? button on the

remote control to turn on the unit.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green.

Flashes in green for tens of seconds and then lights in green.

3 Adjust the focus.

Press the FOCUS button to display the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, button.

Tips

•The ?/1 (On/Standby), INPUT, and MENU buttons on the side panel of the unit have the same functions as those on the remote control. The M/m/</, (arrow)/ENTER button of the unit has the same function as the M/m/</, (arrow)/ENTER button on the remote control. The LENS button functions the same way as the FOCUS, ZOOM, and SHIFT buttons on the remote control.

• When adjusting the lens, each time you press the LENS button on the unit, the lens adjustment function switches between “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom” and “Lens Shift.”

Note

Depending on the installation location of the unit, you may not be able to control it with the remote control. In this case, point the remote control at the remote control detector of the unit or the screen.

Tips

• When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the focus, the picture size or the proper position by pressing the FOCUS, ZOOM or SHIFT button (page 28).

• When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function menu, the test pattern is not displayed (page 26).

Note

Adjust the lens by using buttons on the remote control or the control panel of the unit. Never make adjustments by directly turning the lens with your hands, which may cause damage or malfunction to the unit.

4 Adjust the picture size.

Press the ZOOM button to display the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, button.

To make the picture larger, press M/,. To make the picture smaller, press m/<.

5 Adjust the picture position.

Press the SHIFT button to display the Lens Shift adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust to the proper position of the picture by pressing the M/m/ </, button.

To adjust the horizontal position

Press </,. The picture projected on the screen moves right or left

from the center of the lens.

Top view

1 screen width

: Picture position when moving the

picture to the left at maximum

: Picture position when moving the

picture to the right at maximum

Press the RESET button on the remote control while the Lens Shift adjustment window is displayed, the horizontal position returns to the center of the lens (factory default position). The zoom and focus are not changed.

Tip

Whenever you press the ENTER button, the test pattern disappears.

Note

When adjusting the picture position, do not touch the lens unit, otherwise your fingers may be pinched by the moving parts.

To adjust the vertical position

Press M/m. The picture projected on the screen moves up or down

from the center of the lens.

Side view

1 screen height

: Picture position when moving the

picture upward at maximum

: Picture position when moving the

picture downward at maximum

Note

The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area illustrated below. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 46).

Range of movement of the projected picture

Projected Picture

H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture

Lens adjustment window (test pattern)

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

2.35:1

1.85:1

The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each aspect ratio.

To adjust the tilt of the installation surface

If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the unit level.

Turn to adjust.

Front feet (adjustable)

Notes

• If the unit is tilted up or down, the projected image may be trapezoidal.

• Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable).

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer

You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, or PlayStation® equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the unit.

When making connections, be sure to do the following:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs properly; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Computer

Right side of the unit Equipment with HDMI output connectors

to HDMI input

HDMI cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow

Notes

• Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable. If using a cable other than a Premium High Speed cable, 4K video images may not be properly displayed.

• When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable are faced at each other.

• If the picture from equipment connected to the unit with an HDMI cable is not correct, check the settings of the connected equipment.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer. For settings of the computer, consult with the manufacturer of the computer.

Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo is specified.

AV amplifier

to HDMI output

Speakers

Projecting

Projecting the Picture

1 Turn on both the unit and the equipment connected to

the unit.

2 Press INPUT to display the input palette on the

screen.

3 Select the equipment from which you want to display

images. Press INPUT repeatedly or press M/m/ENTER to

select the equipment from which to project.

Tips

• When “Status” is set to “Off” on the Setup menu, the input palette does not appear. Press the INPUT button to switch between input terminals sequentially.

• You can change the language for the menu and on-screen displays in “Language” on the Setup menu (page 24).

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 button twice on the unit or press the

1 button once on the remote control. The projector starts shutdown and turns off.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

Note

Never disconnect the AC power cord while the unit is turned on.

Watching 3D Video Images

You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using Active 3D Glasses.

1 Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D compatibility

connected to the unit, then play the 3D content. For details on how to play 3D content, refer to the

operating instructions for the connected equipment.

2 Turn on the unit and project the 3D video image.

For details on how to project the image, see “Projecting the Picture” (page 11).

3 Turn on the 3D glasses, and then put them on so that

they fit comfortably. For details on how to use the 3D glasses, see “Using

the 3D Glasses” (page 12).

Tip

The factory default setting for “2D-3D Display Sel.” is “Auto” to allow projecting 3D video images automatically when the unit detects 3D signals.

Notes

• It may not be possible to display 3D video image, depending on the type of signal. Set the “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D,” and “3D Format” to “Side-by-Side” or “Over-Under” to suit the format of the 3D content you want to watch (page 25).

• Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (page 12).

• There are differences in perception of 3D video images among individuals.

• When the temperature of the usage environment is low, the 3D effect may be diminished.

Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions

You can adjust/set the 3D functions with the “3D Settings” of the Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” (page 25).

Using the 3D Glasses

Using the Picture

1 Turn on the 3D glasses, and register them on the unit.

For details on how to register the 3D glasses, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 3D glasses.

2 Put on the 3D glasses. 3 Turn toward the screen.

Precautions for use

Misoperation may occur if:

• The viewing position is too far from the projector

• There are other communication devices, such as a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 b/g/n) or a microwave with a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, near the unit

3D glasses communication range

The following figure indicates the communication range of the 3D glasses. If you try to watch 3D video images from a distance greater than the communication range or install the unit outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the images properly. Also, the distance varies depending on the environment of the room and installation environment of the unit.

Position

You can store up to five combinations of lens settings (focus, picture size, picture position), aspect ratio, and blanking. These settings can be recalled. In the factory preset setting, the Picture Position is not stored.

1 Press POSITION.

The Picture Position selecting palette is displayed.

Top or side view

10 m

Projector

10 m 10 m

2 Press POSITION repeatedly, or press M/m/ENTER to

select the position. The settings of the position selected is recalled.

Store or delete lens settings, aspect ratio, and blanking in the “Picture Position” of the Screen menu (page 22). The position where the lens settings, aspect ratio, and blanking are not stored is displayed as “---.”

Image of the lens moving

In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of

1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen.

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input

When a 2.35:1 image is input

Press the POSITION button.

The 2.35:1 image expands to fill the screen.

Notes

• After you have selected and confirmed the lens position, the lens starts to move. Do not touch, or place anything near, the lens, otherwise it may cause injury or a malfunction.

• If you press any button on the remote control or the unit while the lens is moving, the lens stops. In this case, select the lens position again or adjust the lens manually.

• The Picture Position function is not guaranteed to reproduce the lens settings precisely.

• When you use the subtended screen angle of two or more aspects using lens zoom, install the unit within the specified parameters referring to “Projection distance” (page 48). With some setting positions, the range of lens shift may be restricted, even though the unit is installed within the specified parameters.

You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received.

1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press M/m to select the Screen menu, then press

, or ENTER.

3 Press M/m to select “Aspect”, then press , or

ENTER.

4 Press M/m to select the aspect setting (page 22).

Original image

1.85:1

Recommended setting and resultant images

1.85:1 Zoom

Squeezed 1.85:1

2.35:1 Zoom

2.35:1

Squeezed 2.35:1

Original image

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels

Recommended setting and resultant images

Normal

V Stretch

Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting

• Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image.

• Note that if the unit is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching the aspect may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected.

2.35:1

16:9

Squeezed

When using an anamorphic lens

Squeeze

When using an anamorphic lens

Stretch

Notes

• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 42).

• When a computer signal is input, you cannot select the aspect setting.

Using the Menus

Notes

• The menu displays used for the explanation may be different from the actual menu display.

• The symbol of the menu operation guide indicates the ENTER button.

Pop-up menu

Operation through the Menus

The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.

1 Press MENU.

The menu window appears.

2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or

ENTER. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected

menu appear. The item presently selected is shown in white.

Setting items

Setting menu

Adjustment menu

3 Press M/m to select an item you want to set or adjust

and press , or ENTER. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in

a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window.

Next menu window

Setting items

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item.

When changing the adjustment level

Press M/, to increase the value, and press m/< to decrease the value. Press ENTER to store the setting and restore the original menu screen.

When changing the setting

Press M/m to change the setting. Press ENTER to restore the original screen. You can restore the original screen using < depending on the selected item.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

To reset the picture that has been adjusted

Select “Reset” from the Picture menu.

When the screen display appears, select “Yes” using < and press ENTER. All of the following settings are reset to its factory preset value: “Reality Creation,” “Cinema Black Pro,” “Motionflow,” “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color Temp.,” “Sharpness,” and “Expert Setting” on the Picture menu

To reset the items that have been adjusted

Select an item in the menu screen, and display the pop-up menu, the setting menu, or the adjustment menu. Press RESET on the remote control to reset only the selected settings to its factory preset value.

Note

The RESET button on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected.

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