Sony VPL-HS1 Operating Instruction

Page 1
LCD Video Projector VPL-HS1
11
(1)
LCD Video Projector
Operating Instructions ___________________________________
Mode d’emploi _________________________________________
Manual de instrucciones __________________________________
GB
FR
ES
VPL-HS1
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Page 2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, you may contact: Sony Electronics Inc. Attn: Business Information Center (BIC) 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, Florida 33913 Telephone No.: 800-686-7669 The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-HS1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
GB
2
Page 3
Table of Contents
Precautions ...............................................4
Connections and Preparations
Unpacking .................................................5
Step 1: Installing the Projector ..................5
Before Setting Up the Projector ..................... 6
Installing the Projector and a Screen .............. 7
Step 2: Connecting the Projector ..............8
Using a “Memory Stick”
About a “Memory Stick” ..........................22
Preparing for Viewing the Still Picture Stored
in a “Memory Stick” .................................23
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ..........................23
Using the MS (“Memory Stick”) Home .......24
Viewing Still Images in Sequence
— Slide Show ..........................................24
Displaying Index Pictures on the
Full Screen ..............................................26
Displaying the Index Menu ...........................27
Displaying a Full-Screen Picture .............27
Rotating a Still Picture .............................28
Protecting an Important Still Picture ........29
Projecting a Selected Picture When the
Power Is Turned On — Startup ...............30
Connecting with video equipment ................. 8
Connecting Using the Optional Signal Interface
Cables ........................................................ 8
Connecting Using the Optional Interface Unit 9
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and
Position .....................................................9
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language ....12
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen ......14
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode .......16
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus .................17
Menu Configurations ...............................18
Menu Items ................................................... 19
Registering a Still Picture as the Startup
Picture ......................................................30
Setting the Startup Picture ............................31
Deleting a Still Picture .............................32
Initializing a “Memory Stick” ....................33
Others
Troubleshooting .......................................34
Replacing the Lamp ................................38
Replacing the Air Filter ............................39
Specifications ..........................................40
Location of Controls ................................44
Front ..............................................................44
Rear ...............................................................45
Remote control ..............................................46
Index .......................................................47
About the Preset Memory No. ..................... 21
Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal from the
Computer ................................................. 21
3
GB
Page 4
Precautions
On safety
Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.
Unplug the unit from the w all outlet if it is not to be used for several days.
T o disconnect the co rd, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.
The unit is not disc onnected to the A C po wer source (mains) as long as it is c onnect ed to th e wa ll outl et, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.
On preventing internal heat build-up
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 (on/ standby) switch, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and vent ilation hole s (exhaust ). Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing material; the y wil l c om e in handy if you ev e r have to ship your unit. Fo r maxim um protect ion, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
GB
4
Precautions
Page 5
Connections and Preparations
This section describ es how t o install the proj ector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.
Unpacking
Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items:
Connections and
Preparations
Step 1: Installing the Projector
You can obtain good picture quality even when you project the picture from the side of the screen (“SIDE SHOT) (1 page 7). You can enjoy home entertainment with this projector i n various si tuations.
Enjoying home theater
Remote control (1), Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Signal interface cable (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Lens cap (1)
AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (1)
Enjoying video games on a large screen
Inserting the batteries into the remote control
Insert the batteries E side first as shown in the illustration.
Unpacking / Step 1: Installing the Projector
5
GB
Page 6
Connections and
Preparations
Watching sports, etc. with your company
Viewing images, recorded by a digital camera and stored in the “Memory Stick,” on a large screen.
Highly heated and humid
Very dusty and extremely smoky
Do not use the projector under the following conditions.
Tilting the unit out of the range of the adjuster setting
Before Setting Up the Projector
Do not place the proje ctor in the foll owi ng situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
Blocking the ventilation holes
Ventilation
holes
(exhaust)
Placing the projector without the adjuster
Ventilation holes (intake)
GB
Step 1: Installing the Projector
6
Page 7
Installing the Projector and a Screen
The installation distance between the projector and screen varies depending on the size of the screen.
1
Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.
When projecting from the side (SIDE SHOT)
Position the projector with the lens end come within the area in the illustration, by using the values a, b, c and d in the table below as a guide. Align the bottom of the adjuster of the projector with the bottom end of the screen.
When projecting from the center
You can change the projection angle using the adjuster. Position the projector with the lens end come within the area in the illustrati on, by using the valu es c and d in the t able belo w as a guide.
Screen
c: Maximum projection distance between the
screen and the center of the projectors lens when you use the horizontal distance a, or when you place the pr oje ct or with the ce nt er of the screen and the center of the lens aligned.
d: Minimum projection distance between the
screen and the center of the lens when you use the horizontal distance b, or when you place the projector with the center of the screen and the center of the lens aligned.
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size (inches)
a0.6
b0.4
c1.7
d1.6
When you project a 720p format signal, computer’s signal, etc.
The table shows the distances when projecting the conventional video signals. Distances used for projecting a 720p format signal, computer’s signal and data stored in the Memory Stick are shown on page 41.
40 60 80 100 120 150
(2.0)
(1.3)
(5.6)
(5.2)
0.9 (3.0)
0.6 (2.0)
2.7 (8.9)
2.5 (8.2)
1.2 (3.9)
0.8 (2.6)
3.6 (11.8)
3.3 (10.8)
1.5 (4.9)
1.0 (3.3)
4.5 (14.8)
4.2 (13.8)
1.8 (5.9)
1.2 (3.9)
5.4 (17.7)
5.0 (16.4)
2.3 (7.5)
1.6 (5.2)
6.8 (22.3)
6.3 (20.7)
Connections and
Preparations
b
a
a: Maximum horizontal distance between the
right/left end of the screen and the center of the projector’s lens when the projector is placed on the side (for SIDE SHOT”)
b: Horizontal distance between the right/left
end of the screen and the center of the lens when the projector is placed on the side (for SIDE SHOT)
c
d
Projector
10°
10°
2
Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen.
T o project an image, co nnect video equipment to the projector. (1 page 8)
Step 1: Installing the Projector
7
GB
Page 8
Connections and
Preparations
Step 2: Connecting the Projector
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; plugs that are not
fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out f rom the plug , n ot the cable itself.
When you connect your projector to PJ MULTI INPUT, select the input signal with the INPUT-A setting in the SET SETTING menu. (1 page
20)
Connecting Using the Optional Signal Interface Cables
To connect with a DVD player with component video connectors/digital BS tuner
Rear of the projector
Signal interface cable SIC-HS20
(not supplied)
to RGB/component output
to audio output
Connecting with video equipment
Rear of the projector
S video or video/
audio cable
(not supplied)
to S
video or
video/
audio
output
to video/
Signal
interface
cable
(supplied)
audio
output
with SONY logo upside
B
C
(PR)
R
S Video
Audio L
Audio R
C
(PB)
Y
DVD player with component video
connectors, digital BS tuner, etc.
To connect with an AV amplifier
Rear of the projector
Signal interface cable SIC-HS40
to component video output
CB
(PB)CR(PR)
Y
(not supplied)
to video output
S Video
Video
GB
Video equipment Video equipment
Step 2: Connecting the Projector
8
AV amplifier
Page 9
To connect with a computer
Connections and
Preparations
Rear of the projector
Signal interface cable
SIC-HS30 (not supplied)
Computer
to monitor output
to audio output
Connecting Using the Optional
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Rear remote control detector
6
5,8
Front remote control detector
Adjuster stopper
6
Interface Unit
Using the optional interface unit allows you to connect various video equipment, and to select the output to the projector or TV from the connected equipment simply by switching the select switch on the interface unit.
Rear of the projector
VCR, etc.
Interface unit IFU-HS1
DVD player, etc.
to PJ multi output
PJ multi cable (supplied with the IFU-HS1)
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
RESET
2 4
7
TV
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
9
GB
Page 10
Connections and
Preparations
1
Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.
2
Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3
Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in green.
6
Adjust the size and position of the picture to fit the screen using the zoom lever and adjuster.
Move the zoom lever to adjust the picture size.
Zoom lever
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture position. Hold down and slide the adjuster stopper to the right, move the projector, then replace the stopper.
Adjuster stopper
4
Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen.
Each time you press the button, the input indication changes. (1 page 15)
INPUT
5
Adjust the focus roughly using the focus lever.
VIDEO 1
You can move the projector vertically and horizontally within the following ranges:
Up to 20° each for horizontal angle
Up to 10° each for vertical angle
Up to 2° each for tilting angle
GB
10
Focus lever
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Page 11
Connections and
Preparations
When projecting from the side
Screen
Picture
If you position the projector on the left side of the screen, adjust so that the left side of the picture fits the left side of the screen. For the projector positioned on the right side, adjust so that the right side of the picture fits the right side of the screen.
When projecting from the center
Screen
Picture
If you position the projector below the bottom of the screen, adjust so that the bottom edge of the picture fits the bottom edge of the screen. For the projector positioned above the bottom of the screen, adjust so that the top edge of the picture fits the top edge of the screen.
7
Adjust to correct the trapezoidal distortion.
When projecting from the side
Corrects the horizontal distortion. Press SIDE SHO T + o r – so that th e top edge of the picture becomes paral lel to the bottom edge. If the left side is l onger than the right side, pr ess SIDE SHOT –.
Use SIDE SHOT + if the right side is longer. To fine-adjust the distortion, press M or m.
When projecting from the center
Corrects the vertical distortion. Use the menu. Select V (vertical) with the KEYSTONE DIR setting in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Next, adjust with the DIGIT KEYSTONE setting so that the left side of the picture be comes para llel t o the righ t si de. (1 page 20) If the top edge of the picture is longer than the bottom edge, set to a plus value.
If the bottom edge is longer than the top edge, set to a minus value.
8
Adjust the focus again using the focus lever.
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
11
GB
Page 12
Connections and
Preparations
Step 4: Selecting the
2
Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
Menu Language
You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory default setting is English.
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
2
3
MENU
3
Press MENU.
The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: BRIGHT:
MENU
4
Press M or m to select the SET
COLOR: HUE: SHARP: D.PICTURE: COLOR TEMP: COLOR SYS: VOLUME:
80 50 50 50 50 OFF HIGH AUTO 30
SETTING menu, and press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
VIDEO 1
ENTER
RESET
4,5,6
1
Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.
SET SETTING
STATUS: INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
POWER SAVING
or
ON COMPONENT
:
ENGLISH
:
OFF
ENTER
VIDEO 1
GB
12
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Page 13
5
Press M or m to select LANGUAGE, and press , or ENTER.
ENTER
or
Connections and
Preparations
SET SETTING
STATUS: INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
POWER SAVING
6
Press M or m to select a
ON COMPONENT
:
ENGLISH
:
OFF
language, and press < or ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
ENTER
or
VIDEO 1
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
13
GB
Page 14
Projecting
This section describes ho w to oper ate the projector to view the pi cture from the equip ment co nnected t o the projector . It also desc ribes how to adjust the qualit y of the picture to suit your taste.
1
Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red.
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
2 4
7
2
Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in green.
3
Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
4
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input you want to project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
GB
14
ENTER
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
RESET
Example:To view the picture from the video
equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT jack.
VIDEO 1
INPUT
Page 15
To view the picture from
Video equipment connected to VIDEO INPUT on the projector
Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT on the projector
RGB/component equipment connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit
Video equipment connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit
Video equipment equipped with S VIDEO connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit
Memory Stick inserted into the Memory Stick slot
*
Set the INPUT-A setting in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal. (1 page 20)
5
Move the zoom lever to adjust
Press INPUT to display
VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
S-VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
INPUT A
VIDEO 2 PJ MULTI
S-VIDEO 2 PJ MULTI
MS AUDIO INPUT
Sound is heard from the equipment connected to
*
PJ MULTI INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
the size of the picture.
6
Move the focus lever to adjust the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
Focus lever
7
Press VOLUME + or – to adjust the volume.
VOLUME
+
To turn off the power
1 Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message Power OFF? appears on the screen.
2 Press the [/1 switch again.
The ON/ST ANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan contin ues to run to red uce the int ernal heat. Also, the ON/ST ANDBY indicator flashes quickly during which you will not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the [/1 switch.
Projecting
Zoom lever
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.
You can turn off the projector by ho lding the [/1 (on/ standby) switch for about one second, instead of performing the above steps.
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
15
GB
Page 16
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Projecting
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room condition.
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
SIDE
SHOT
VOLUME
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
USER 2 USER 3
USER 1
LIVING
Select for soft, film-like picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste and store the settings into the selected memory of the projector. Press one of the USER 1, 2 and 3 buttons, then adjust the picture by using the menus. The settings are stored, and you can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the button. (1 page 20)
OFF
Select for the setting stored in each input that can be selected with the INPUT b utton, or eac h input signal .
Tip
You can select the picture viewing mo de using the VIDEO
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
MEMORY button on the projector. Each press of the button selects the above item.
APA
OFF
VIDEO MEMORY buttons
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING USER 1, 2 and 3 OFF
MENU
ENTER
RESET
Press one of the VIDEO MEMORY buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, LIVING and USER 1, 2 and 3).
DYNAMIC
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in your home. Also select to reduce roughness when viewing the picture with DYNAMIC.
GB
16
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Page 17
Using the Menus
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.
1
Press MENU.
The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.
Operation through the Menus
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
1
MENU
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: BRIGHT:
MENU
2
Press M or m to select a menu,
COLOR: HUE: SHARP: D.PICTURE: COLOR TEMP: COLOR SYS: VOLUME:
80 50 50 50 50 OFF HIGH AUTO 30
and press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
Menus
SET SETTING
ENTER
or
Items
STATUS: INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
POWER SAVING
ON COMPONENT
:
ENGLISH
:
OFF
VIDEO 1
Using the Menus
Settings
VIDEO 1
ENTER
RESET
RESET button
2,3,4
3
Select an item you want to adjust.
Use M or m to select an item, and press , or ENTER.
SET SETTING
or
ENTER
STATUS: INPUT-A:
POWER SAVING
LANGUAGE
ON COMPONENT
:
ENGLISH
:
OFF
VIDEO 1
Operation through the Menus
17
GB
Page 18
4
Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
Menu
When changing the adjustment level
Configurations
To increase the value, press M or ,. To decrease the value, press m or <. Press ENTER to restore the original screen.
When changing the setting
Press M or m to change the setting. Press < or ENTER to restore the original screen.
The projector is equi pped with four m enu pa ges. The items that can be adj usted in each menu are des cribed on pages 19 and 20.
PICTURE CTRL menu
SET SETTING
STATUS: INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
POWER SAVING
ON COMPONENT
:
ENGLISH
:
ON
VIDEO 1
The PICTURE CTRL menu is used for adjusting the picture. You can also adjust the volume with this menu.
Using the Menus
ENTER
or
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
INPUT SETTING menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size and position, etc . of the picture.
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
To reset items that have been adjusted
Select the item you want to reset, then press RESET. Complete! appears on the screen and the setting is reset to its factory preset value. Items that can be reset are:
CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP and RGB ENHANCER in the PICTURE CTRL menu
DOT PHASE, SIZE H and SHIFT in the INPUT SETTING menu
DIGIT KEYSTONE in the INSTALL SETTING menu
INSTALL SETTING menu
The INST ALL SETTING menu is used for correcting distortion. You can change the display position, intensity of the backgroun d picture, e tc., of the menu screen.
GB
18
Menu Configurations
Page 19
Menu Items
Adjustable items are li mit ed a cco rdi ng to t he i nput signa ls . It em s that can not be ad jus te d ar e no t displ ay ed i n th e menu. (1 page 42)
Menu Item Description
PICTURE
CTRL
INPUT
SETTING
CONTRAST The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower
the cotrast.
BRIGHT (brightness) The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker
the picture.
COLOR The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower
the intensity.
HUE The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the
setting, the more purplish the picture becomes.
SHARP (sharpness) The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer
the picture. RGB ENHANCER Adjusts the picture sharpness when computer signals are input. D. (Dynamic)
PICTURE
GAMMA MODE GRAPHICS: Reproduces the photos in natural tones.
COLOR TEMP HIGH: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
COLOR SYS (System) Select the color system of the input signal.
VOLUME Adjusts the volume. It can be adjusted for each of the inputs selected with the
DOT PHASE When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the picture for clearer picture
SIZE H When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the horizontal size of the
SHIFT As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves to the right, and as
SCAN CONV (Scan converter)
ASPECT 4:3: Select when the 4:3 aspect ratio picture is input.
ON: Emphasizes the black color.
OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture accurately, in accordance
with the source signal.
TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
MIDDLE: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
LOW: Gives the white colors a red tint.
3.58
AUTO: NTSC
Normally, set to this position.
PAL -M /N: PAL-M/PAL-N and NTSC
When the PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC set to AUTO, set to this position if the picture is distorted or colorless.
INPUT button .
after the picture is adjusted by pressing the APA button.
picture. The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the
narrower the picture.
the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use < or , to adjust the
horizontal position.
As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up , and as the s etting
decreases, the picture moves down. Use M or m to adjust the vertical position.
ON: Displays a computer signal according to the screen size. The picture will
be slightly softer.
OFF: Displays a computer signal as it is input. The picture will be clear but the
picture size will be smaller.
Note
When SVGA or XGA signal is input, this item will not be displayed.
16:9: Select when the 16:9 aspect ratio picture (sqeezed) is input from
equipment such as a DVD player.
, PAL, SECAM and NTSC
4..43
(switched automatically).
3.58
(switched automatically).
3.58
signal is input with COLOR SYS
Using the Menus
Menu Configurations
19
GB
Page 20
Menu Item Description
INPUT SETTING (continued)
Using the Menus
SET
SETTING
INSTALL
SETTING
VIDEO MEMORY You can select picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the
environment.
OFF: Select for the setting stored in each input channel or input signal. DYNAMIC: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness. STANDARD: Recommended for normal viewing condition. Also select to
reduce roughness when viewing the picture with DYNAMIC.
LIVING: Select for soft, film-like picture. USER 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste and
store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the button.
To store the settings 1 Select USER 1, USER 2 or USER 3. 2 Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Items that can be stored are:
CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP, RGB ENHANCER, D.PICTURE, COLOR TEMP, COLOR SYS, SCAN CONV, ASPECT.
Tip
You can also adjust the picture quality in DYNAMIC, STANDARD or LIVING mode. To reset to the factory setting, press RESET.
STATUS Set to OFF to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message
when turning off the po wer, and warning messages. To display all of the on-screen display again, set to ON.
INPUT-A Selects the signal input from the PJ MULTI connector.
COMPUTER: Inputs the signal from a computer. COMPONENT: Inputs the component or progressi v e componen t signal from a
DVD player, digital BS tuner, etc.
VIDEO GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game, DVD player or HDTV
broadcast.
LANGUAGE Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Available
languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and Korean.
POWER SAVING When set to ON, the POWER SAVING indicator lights. The projector goes into
power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes, and the lamp goes out and the cooling fan keeps running. In power saving mode, no button functions for the first 60 seconds. It is cancelled when a signal is input or any button is pressed. If you do not set the projector to power saving mode, select OFF.
KEYSTONE MEM (memory)
DIGIT KEYSTONE Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Use this item
KEYSTONE DIR When the picture is a vertical trapezoid ( ), select V. Next, correct the
MENU POSITION Selects the display position from TOP LEFT, BOTT OM LEFT, CENTER, TOP
MENU COLOR Selects the tone of the menu display from STANDARD, WARM, COOL,
MENU BACKGROUND
LAMP TIMER Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
ON: DIGIT KEYSTONE setting is stored.
The data is retrieved when the projector power is turned on. The setting will remain the same every time.
OFF: DIGIT KEYSTONE is reset to “0 when the power is turned on next
time.
after selecting the type of distortion, H (horizontal) or V (vertical), with KEYSTONE DIR.
distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE. When the picture is a holizontal trapezoid ( ), select H, then correct the distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE.
RIGHT and BOTTOM RIGHT.
GREEN or GRAY. Selects the intensity o f the backgro und pictu re of the menu display from D AR K,
STANDARD or LIGHT.
GB
20
Menu Configurations
Page 21
About the Preset Memory No.
Adjusting Picture Quality of a
This projector has 32 types of preset data for input signals (the preset m emory). When the preset s ignal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls th e data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the INPUT SETTING menu.
INPUT SETTING
DOT PHASE: SIZE H: SHIFT: SCAN CONV:
15 800 H: 200 V: 30 ON
No. 13 640 480
INPUT-A
Memory No.
Signal type
Y ou can als o adjust the preset data through the INPUT SETTING menu. This projector also has 20 types of user mem ories for INPUT-A into which you can save the setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset input signal. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. When you adjust the data of the signal in the INPUT SETTING menu, it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one. See the chart on page 43 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.
Signal from the Computer
You can automatically adjust to obtain the clearest picture when projecting a signal from the computer.
1 Project a still picture from the computer.
2 Press the APA button.
When the picture is adju sted properly, “complete” appears on the screen.
Notes
Press the APA button when the full image is displayed on the screen. If there are black edges around the ima ge, t he APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen.
If you switch the input signal or re-connect a computer, press the APA button again to get the suitable picture.
To restore the ori ginal screen, press the APA button again during the adjustment.
The picture may not be adjust ed properly depending on the kinds of input signals.
Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually. (1 page 19)
Using the Menus
Since the data is recalled from the preset memory about the following signals, you can use these preset data by adjusting SIZE H. Make fine adjustment by adjusting SHIFT.
Signal Memory
No.
Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19 25 1328
Note
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.
SIZE
Menu Configurations
21
GB
Page 22
Using a “Memory Stick”
Before using a “Memory Stick”
Terminal
This section describes how to view the still images that are recorded by a digital camera and stored in a Memory Stick. You can make a slide show using the images, disp lay an inde x screen of the images, etc.
About a “Memory Stick”
On “Memory Stick”s
Memory Stick is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. Memory Stick is specially designed for e xchanging and sh aring di gital data among Memory Stick compatible products. Because it is re mov abl e, Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage.
Types of “Memory Stick”s
Using a “Memory
Stick”
There are two type s of Memory Stick”s: MagicGate Memory Sticks that are equipped with the
MagicGate copyright protection technology and general Memory Sticks. You can use both types of Memory Stick with your projector. However, because your projector does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded in the “Memory Stick is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection.
Write-protect tab
Labeling position
You cannot rotate or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK.
We recommend backing up important data.
Image data may b e dama ged in the foll o wing c ases:
If you remov e the Memory Stick, turn the power
off, or detach the batt ery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing. If you use a Memory Stick near static electricity
or magnetic fields.
Notes
Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.
Do not attach an y other material than the supplied label onto the label space.
Attach the label to the pre scri be d label ing po si tio n. Mak e sure the label is attached to the labeling position properly.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a Memory Stick.”
Do not disassemble or modify a Memory Stick.”
Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.
Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are: Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the
scorching sun.
Under direct sunlight. Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
When you carry or store a Memory Stick,” put it in its case.
About formatting “Memory Stick”s
When “Memory Stick”s are shipped f rom the f actory , they are already formatted to a special standard format. When you format Memory Sticks, we recommend formatting them on this unit.
On MagicGate
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology.
Format that can be displayed with this projector
Image data recorded with a digital camera and recorded on a Memory Stick in the following format: Images (DCF-compatible) compressed in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format (extension: .jpg)
Caution when formatting “Memory Stick”s on a personal computer
Pay attention to th e following points when formatting Memory Sticks on the personal computer, for example, that you are using. Operation of Memory Sticks formatted on the personal computer is not guaranteed on this unit. To use a Memory Stick that has been formatted on the personal computer, the Memory Stick” must be reformatted on this unit. Note that in this case all data stored on the Memory Stick will be lost.
GB
22
About a “Memory Stick”
Page 23
Access Lamp
If the access lamp is turned on or is flashing, data is being read from or writ ten to the Memory Stick. Do not shake the projector or subject it to shock. Do not turn off the power of the projector or remove the Memory Stick.” This may damage the data.
Preparing for Viewing the Still Picture Stored
Notes
To prevent data loss, make backup of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data.
Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law.
The Memory Stick application software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.
.....................................................................................
•“Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“MagicGate Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
in a “Memory Stick”
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot on the front of the projector.
“Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To remove the “Memory Stick”
When the access lamp is turned off, press the Memory Stick and remove your hand. As the loc k is released, remove the Memory Stick.
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Access lamp
Preparing for Viewing the Still Picture Stored in a “Memory Stick”
23
GB
Page 24
Using the MS (“Memory Stick”) Home
Viewing Still Images
The initial display on the screen is MS Home when you select MS with the INPUT bu tton. The MS home display is used for ex ecuting an ev ent (e.g., slide show with JPEG Viewer), setting the Startup and initializing a “Memory Stick.” The guide for the button operation is displa yed at the bo ttom of the M S home display. The selected item is displayed in yellow.
Press INPUT to select MS.
MS home appears.
EVENT
EVENT
SETTING
“MEMORY STICK”
The name of the
selected contents
will be displayed.
*
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
in Sequence — Slide Show
You can run a slide show by using still pi ctures (DCF­compatible) of the J PEG form at r ecord ed b y a digi tal camera. You can advance a slide automatically or manually.
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
1
MS SLIDE button
USER 2 USER 3
USER 1
MS home mark
Using a “Memory
Stick”
* Multiple still pictures are inc lu ded in the conte n ts. The
contents may include individual still pictures and other contents. You must select contents when y ou are view ing a still picture stored in a Memory Stick.
** Several small pictures inclu ded in the contents can be
displayed at one time. They are called thumbnails.
First two thumbnails included in the selected contents will appear.
**
that are
1
MENU
ENTER
Select MS by pressing the
OFF
RESET
2-9
INPUT button to display the MS home. (1111 left column)
GB
24
Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show
Page 25
2
d
.
Press M or m to select EVENT
, and press ENTER.
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
3
Press M or m to select “Select Contents,” and press ENTER.
The sub menu for se lecting the c ontents appears.
to upper stage
Currently selected contents
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
DCIM
0100MSDCF 0101MSDCF 0102MSDCF 0103MSDCF 0104MSDCF 0105MSDCF
5
Press ENTER.
The selected contents name and the first two thumbnails are displayed. When you want t o vie w all of the pic tures in th e selected contents, select “Index” and press ENTER.
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
DCIM
6
Press M or m to select “Slide Show,” and press ENTER.
The sub menu for setting the following items appears.
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
DCIM
Execute
Return
Effect
Advan.Slds.
Interval
Off
Auto
1 sec
Using a “Memory
Stick”
When the JPEG pictures are save
Pictures or contents included
in the current contents
Note
The contents are sorted numerically and alp habetically up to 256 contents. The later contents will not be sorted.
4
Press M or m to select the
in the current contents, one of them is displayed
contents you want to use for your slide show, and press ENTER.
When you want to select contents other than those displayed on the m enu, select v or V, then press ENTER.
Effect: set the effect when the slide is
displayed.
Advan. Slids : set to advance a next slide
automatically (“Auto) or manually (Manual).
Interval: set the period for which one slide is
displayed. When “Advan. Slids is set to Manual,” this item does not work. Th e time is about right.
7
Press M or m to select the item, and press ENTER.
Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show
25
GB
Page 26
8
Press M or m to set the selected item, and press ENTER.
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
DCIM
Execute
Effect
Advan.Slds.
Interval
Return
Off
Auto
5 sec
Displaying Index Pictures on the Full Screen
You can display 9 inde x pictures (th umbnail pict ures) contained in the selected contents at one time.
MENU
ENTER
RESET
2
9
After setting all the items, press M or m to select “Execute” and press ENTER.
When you set “Advan. Slids to “Auto, the slide show starts automatically. When you set to “Manual,” use the < or m button to advance a next slide. To return to the previous slide, use the , or M button.
1
Using a “Memory
Stick”
To end the slide show
Press MS SLIDE or ENTER.
To return to the MS home before executing the slide show Select Return in step 9 above.
Executing the Slide Show Promptly
As the settings are store d even if you change the i nput after performing steps 1 to 8, press MS SLIDE just as you start the slide sh ow. The input is cha nged to M S and the slide show starts promptly.
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select “Index,” and press ENTER.
The index screen appears, and 9 index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
GB
26
Displaying Index Pictures on the Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
Page 27
When more than 9 pictures are contained in the contents
You can display the pictures other than the displyed ones by pressi ng v (pr e vious 9 pictur es) o r V (next 9 pictures) and ENTER.
To start a slide show with the index screen
Press M, m, < or , to select a picture from whic h a slide show starts, then press MS SLIDE.
Note
The index pictures are sorted numerically and alphabetically up to 256 pictures. The later pictures will not be sorted.
Displaying a Full­Screen Picture
You can project one of the index pictures on the full screen.
Displaying the Index Menu
Press M, m, < or , to select a picture, and press ENTER. The index menu for t he s ele cted pi ct ure i s di splaye d. With this menu you can make various settings for each picture. (1 pages 27 to 32)
Date when the picture is
recorded
Name given to each picture
(displayed alphabet and
numbers only)
Resolution
Sequential number/total
number of pictures in the
Indicates when the protect
function (1111 page 29) is set
Indicates when a picture is
registered as the startup
picture (1111 page 30)
contents
to a picture.
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
14:22
Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
MENU
ENTER
RESET
2-4
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
Using a “Memory
Stick”
To return to the MS home
Select Return and press ENTER.
Delete
Index menu
Setting items
Displaying a Full-Screen Picture
27
GB
Page 28
3
Press M, m, < or , to select the picture you want to display on the full screen, and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
4
Press M or m to select “Full
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
Delete
Screen,” and press ENTER.
The selected picture is projected to fit the screen.
14:22
Rotating a Still Picture
You can rotate a still picture in 90° steps.
MENU
ENTER
RESET
2-5
To display a previous or next slide
To display the next slide, pre ss , or m. To return to
1
Using a “Memory
the previous slide, press < or M.
To return to the Index screen
Stick”
Press MS SLIDE or ENTER.
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select “Index,” and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
GB
28
Rotating a Still Picture
Page 29
3
Press M, m, < or , to select the picture you want to rotate, and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
Protecting an Important Still
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
14:22
Full Screen
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
Delete
4
Press M or m to select
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
“Rotate,” and press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select the direction of rotation, (clockwise) or (counterclockwise), and press ENTER.
The picture rotates 90° every pressing of the ENTER button.
Notes
You cannot rotate a picture which is protected. (1 right column) To rotate it, release the protection on that picture.
When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick is set to LOCK, you cannot rotate the pictures stored in that “Memory Stick.
Picture
You can protect a still picture to prevent it from accidental erasure.
MENU
ENTER
RESET
2-5
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select “Index,” and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Protecting an Important Still Picture
29
GB
Page 30
3
Press M, m, < or , to select the picture you want to protect, and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
14:22
Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
Delete
Is Turned On — Startup
When the projector is turned on, the specific still picture stored in the projector is projected automatically for ab out one m in ute , even if no signal is input. You can change this still picture to the one you prefer.
Registering a Still Picture as
4
Press M or m to select “Protect,” and press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select “On” or “All on,” and press ENTER.
On: A picture selected on the Index screen is
protected.
Using a “Memory
Stick”
All on: All the pictur es in the sele cted contents
are protected. The protect mark appears in the I ndex menu for the protected picture.
the Startup Picture
When you want to use a picture stored in your Memory Stick as the startup picture, register the picture in the Memory Stick.
MENU
ENTER
RESET
2-5
GB
To release protection
Select Off” or “All off in step 5. Selecting Off releases the protection for the selected picture. Selecting “All off releases the protection for all th e pictures in the sel ected co ntents .
30
Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On — Startup
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select “Index,” and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
Page 31
3
Press M, m, < or , to select the picture you want to use as the startup picture, and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/ 2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
Delete
14:22
Setting the Startup Picture
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
1
4
Press M or m to select “Str. up,” and press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select “Entry,” and press ENTER.
The startup mark is displa yed in the Index menu. You can register one picture used for the startu p picture, per one Memory Stick.
ENTER
RESET
2-4
1
Select MS by pressing the INPUT button to display MS home. (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select SETTING , and press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select “Startup,” and press ENTER.
SETTING
Startup: Original
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Original
Custom
Off
Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On — Startup
31
GB
Page 32
4
MENU
ENTER
RESET
Press M or m to select the item used for startup picture, and press ENTER.
Original: Select to use the original picture
stored in the projector. This is the factory
setting. Custom: Select to use t he pi cture re giste red i n
the index screen and stored in the “Memory
Stick.” (1 page 30)
Off: Select when you do not set the startup.
Notes
When you want to clear the startup screen while displaying it, press M/m/</,, or ENTER.
When you are using the registered picture, insert the Memory Stick where the registered picture is saved into the projector, then turn on the power.
Deleting a Still Picture
2
Press M or m to select “Index,” and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are displayed.
3
Press M, m, < or , to select the picture you want to delete from the “Memory Stick,” and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
No.: 5/32 Size: 1024x768 File: SPORTS Date:7/29/2001
Full Screen
Reciipe flour - - - - 2 sugar - - - 1/ 2 salt - - - - - 1/2 butter - - - 1
Close
Return
Protect
Rotate
Startup
Delete
14:22
Stick”
Using a “Memory
You can delete unnecessary picture from the Memory Stick.
2-5 2-4
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in “Viewing Still Images in Sequence — Slide Show.” (1111 page 24)
4
Press M or m to select “Delete,” and press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select the item you want, then press M to delete the picture(s).
Sel. Img.: delete the selected picture All Img.: delete all pictures of the selected
contents
Close: when you do not delete the picture
Notes
You cannot delete the pic ture which is protected. ( 1 pa ge 29) To delete it, release the protection on that picture.
When the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK, you cannot delete the pictures from that “Memory Stick.
GB
32
Deleting a Still Picture
Page 33
Initializing a “Memory Stick”
When a Memory Stick cannot be used, initialize it by the projector. All the data stored in a Memory Stick is cleared when the Memory Stick is initialized.
SIDE
VOLUME
SHOT
+ –
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
INPUT
+
MS SLIDE
APA
1
3
Press ENTER again.
MEMORY STICK
Format
4
Press M or m to select “Execute,” and press ENTER.
5
Press M to start initializing.
Execute
Return
USER 2 USER 3
USER 1
OFF
MENU
2,4,5
ENTER
RESET
2-4
1
Select MS by pressing the INPUT button to display the MS home. (1111 page 24)
2
Press M or m to select MEMORY STICK , and press ENTER.
To return to the MS home before initializing the “Memory Stick”
Select Return, and press ENTER in step 4.
Notes
When the Memory Stick is initialized, the protected picture is also cleared.
When the Memory Stick with the write-protect tab set to LOCK is initialized, the message MEMOR Y STICK locked is displayed.
While initializing the Memory Stick,” you cannot use the buttons for operation in MS home.
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Initializing a “Memory Stick”
33
GB
Page 34
Others
This section describes how to solve the problems, how to replace a lamp and air filter, etc.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on. The power has been turned off and on with the [/ 1 (on/standby) switch at a
short interval. c Wait for about one minute before turning on the power (1 page 15).
The lamp cover is detached. c Close the lamp cover securely (1 page 38).
The air filter cover is detached. c Close the air filter cover securely (1 page 39).
No picture. Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
c Check that the proper connections have been made (1 pages 8 and 9).
Input selection is incorrect. c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button (1 page 15).
The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor. c Set the computer signal to output to an external monitor.
The computer signal is set to output to both the LCD of the computer and external monitor. c Set the computer signal to output only to the external monitor.
The picture from the PJ MULTI connector is colored strange.
Color balance is incorrect. • Picture has not been adjusted properly.
The picture is too dark. Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
Others
The picture is not clear. Picture is out of focus.
Setting for INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect.
c Select COMPUTER, COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR for INPUT-A in the
SET SETTING menu according to the input signal (1 page 20).
c Adjust the picture in the PICTURE CTRL menu (1 page 19).
Projector is set to wrong color system. c Set COLOR SYS in the PICTURE CTRL menu to match the co lor
system being input (1 page 19).
c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the PICTURE CTRL menu properly
(1 page 19).
c Adjust the focus with the focus lever (1 page 15).
The lens cap is attached to the lens. c Remove the lens cap.
Condensation has occurred on the lens. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
GB
34
Troubleshooting
Page 35
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The picture flickers. DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted
properly. c Adjust DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (1 page
19).
On-screen display does not appear. STATUS in the SET SETTING menu is set to OFF.
c Set STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON (1 page 20).
No sound. Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
c Check that the proper connections have been made (1 pages 8 and 9).
VOLUME setting is not correct. c Adjust V OLUME in th e PICTURE CTR L menu, or press V OLUME + on
the remote control.
When sound is input through the AUDIO connector, sound comes through one channel only.
The remote control does not work. Batteries cound be weak.
The Memory Stick cannot be inserted into the Memory Stick slot.
A still picture in the Memory Stick cannot be rotated or deleted.
The Memory Stick cannot be formatted.
When the slide show is made, the MS flashes.
When the slide show is made, a black picture appears.
The thumbnails are not displayed. The pictures are the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
Monaural sound is being input through the AUDIO connector.
c Input stereo sound.
c Replace the batteries (1 page 5).
The polarity is not correct.
c Insert the batteries with correct polarities (1 page 5).
The Memory Stick” is not facing in the correct direction.
c Insert t he “Memory Stick with the arrow mark pointing toward the Memory
Stick slot of the projector.
The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock (1 page 22).
The picture is protected. c Release the protect in the Index screen (1 page 29).
The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock (1 page 22).
The Memory Stick is broken.
c Use another Memory Stick.
Pictures with different resolutions are used for the slide show.
c Set STATUS of the SET SETTING menu to OFF (1 page 20).
When pictures with different resolutions are used, a black picture appears.
c Set the resolution of the pictures to the same setting.
c Use the DCF-compatible pictures.
Troubleshooting
35
Others
GB
Page 36
Indicators
The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the control panel li ghts up or f la she s if t here i s any trouble with your projector.
LAMP/
COVER
LAMP/COVER Indicator
TEMP/
TEMP/FAN Indicator
FAN
POWER SAVING
STANDBY
ON/
Indicator Meaning and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes. The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the cover securely (1 pages 38 and 39 ).
LAMP/COVER lights up.
The lamp has reached the end of its life. c Replace the lamp (1 page 38).
The lamp becomes a high temperature. c Wait for one minute to cool down the lamp and turn on the power again (1 page 15).
TEMP/FAN flashes. The fan is broken.
c Consu lt with quali fied Sony personnel.
TEMP/FAN lights up. The internal temperature is unusually high.
c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
LAMP/COVER and TEMP/FAN light up.
The electrical system breaks down. c Consu lt with quali fied Sony personnel.
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.
Frequency is out of range!
Please check INPUT-A setting.
Please replace the
Others
LAMP. Please replace the filter. It is time to replace the air filter.
Internal temperature is too high.
c Turn off the power. c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
The resolution setting of the outp ut sig nal of a computer is too high. c Set the setting of output to SVGA.
You have input RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR. c Set INPUT-A correctly (1 page 20).
It is time to replace the lamp.
c Replace the lamp (1 page 38).
c Replace the air filter (1 page 39).
GB
36
Troubleshooting
Page 37
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning and Remedy
NO INPUT No input signal
c Check connections (1 page 8).
Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong button.
c Press the appropriate button.
File error In the sub menu for selecting the contents when using a Memory Stick, the presently
selected contents name consists of more than 66 characters (“/” included). c Reenter the name with less than 66 characters.
No MEMORY STICK • The “Memory Stick is not correctly inserted.
c Check the “Memory Stick and insert it correctly.
Caution displays while you are using the “Memory Stick”
When the following display appears on the screen, you cannot use this Memory Stick. Use another one.
The image data is the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
Resolution of the image data is out of the acceptable range of the projector.
(The projector accepts images with resolution of 5120 × 4096 dots.)
There is the thumbnail but it is not DCF-compatible.
There is no selected image data.
There is the image data but no thumbnail.
There is the image data but the thumbnail is broken.
The image data is broken.
Others
Troubleshooting
37
GB
Page 38
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used for the light source has a certain life. When the lamp dims, the c olor bal ance of the pict ure becomes strange, or Please replace the LAMP. appears on the scree n, the lamp is e xhausted . Replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied).
Use LMP-H120 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using the projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord. Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Caution
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector with the [/1 (on/standby) switch. If you touch the lamp, you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw
with the Philips screwdriver.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit
with the Philips screwdriver. Pull out the lamp unit by the handle.
1
3
2
1
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath
the projector. Turn the projector over so you can see its underside.
5 With the lamp surface facing toward the
rear of the projector, insert the new lamp
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster
outward and turn the adjuster clockwise to remove the adjuster.
2
1
Release lever
3
Others
all the way in until it is securely in place. Tighten the two screws. Fold up the handle.
Notes
Be careful not to touc h the glass surface of the lamp.
The power will not turn on if the lamp is not secured
properly.
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the
screws.
7 Attach the adjuster.
8 Turn the projector back over.
9 Connect the power cord and turn the
projector to standby mode.
10 Press the following buttons on the control
panel in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, <, ,, ENTER.
GB
38
Replacing the Lamp
Page 39
Notes
Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement spot , or not fall any liquid or object into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to use the LMP-H120 Projector Lamp for replacement. If you use lamps other than LMP-H120, the projector may cause a malfunction.
Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp.
Disposal of used projector lamp
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Replacing the Air
3 Push the knob on the filter cover to
remove the filter cover.
Knob
4 Remove the filter holder.
5 Remove the air filter from the filter holder
by holding the tab on the air filter.
Filter
The air filter should be replaced periodically. When Please replace the filter.” appears on the screen, replace the air filter immediately.
Notes
Replacing the air filter is very important to maintain the high efficiency of the projector and to prevent a malfunction. When the replacement message appears on the screen, replace the air filter without delay.
When removing the air filter from the projector, be careful that no dust or object gets into the inside of the projector.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath
the projector. Turn the projector over so you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
Air filter
Filter holder
Tab
6 Insert the new air filter into the filter holder
with the white surface up, then replace it in the projector.
7 Replace the filter cover.
8 Attach the adjuster.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster
outward and turn the adjuster clockwise to remove the adjuster.
2
3
1
Release lever
Replacing the Air Filter
39
Others
GB
Page 40
500 mVrms, impedance more than 47 kilohms
Specifications
System
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection
system
LCD panel 0.7-inch TFT LCD panel,
1,440,000 pixels (480,000
pixels × 3) Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (manual) Lamp 120 W UHP type Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 150 inc hes (measured
diagonally) Color system NTSC
Acceptable video signals
Acceptable computer signals
Speaker Stereo speakers system, 33 mm
Input/Output
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Others
AUDIO Stereo minijack
3.58
/PAL/SECAM/NTSC PAL-M/PAL-N system, switched automatically/ manually
15k, DTV (480i/480p/1080i/720p)
fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz
5
(1
/16 inches) diameter,
max. 2 W
Composite video: 1 Vp-p sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin
type (male) Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p sync negative (75 ohms terminated) C (chrominance): burst 0.286 Vp-p (75 ohms terminated), burst 0.3 Vp-p (75 ohms terminated)
2
×
±2 dB (NTSC)
±2 dB (PAL)
4.43
±
2 dB
±2 dB
/
PJ MULTI 32-pin multi connector
Analog RGB/component:
R/C
R
(PR): 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) B/C
B
(PB): 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedanc e, positive/ negative Horizontal sync input: 1- 5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative VD: Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative
Memory Stick slot 1
General
Dimensions 340 × 154 × 300 mm
Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz) Power requirements
Power consumption
Supplied accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1
(13
/2 × 6 1/8 × 11 7/8 inches)
(w/h/d)
AC 100 to 240 V, 1.9-0.8 A,
50/60 Hz
Max. 190 W (Standby mode: 5 W)
Remote control RM-PJHS1 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Signal interface cable SIC-HS10
(5 m) (1)
AC power cord (1) Air filter (for replacement) (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (1)
GB
40
Specifications
Page 41
Optional accesories
Signal interface unit IFU-HS1 Projector stand SU-HS1 Signal interface cable
SIC-HS10 (5 m) SIC-HS20 (5 m) SIC-HS30 (5 m)
SIC-HS40 (5 m) Projector Lamp LMP-H120 (for replacement) Air filter PK-HS1FL (for replacement)
Projection Distances for a 720p format signal, computer’s signal, etc.
Screen
When projecting a computer’s signal or data stored in a “Memory Stick”
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size (inches)
a0.1
b0
c1.8
d1.6
40 60 80 100 120 150
0.1
(0.3)
(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)
(5.9)
(5.2)
(0.3)
2.8 (9.2)
2.5 (8.2)
0.2 (0.7)
3.7 (12.1)
3.3 (10.8)
0.3 (1.0)
4.7 (15.4)
4.2 (13.8)
0.4 (1.3)
5.6 (18.4)
5.0 (16.4)
0.4 (1.3)
7.0 (23.0)
6.3 (20.7)
b
a
c
d
Projector
10°
10°
When projecting a 720p format signal
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size (inches)
a0.3
b0.1
c2.0
d1.8
40 60 80 100 120 150
(1.0)
(0.3)
(6.6)
(5.9)
0.5 (1.6)
0.2 (0.7)
3.0 (9.8)
2.7 (8.9)
0.7 (2.3)
0.3 (1.0)
4.0 (13.1)
3.6 (11.8)
0.9 (3.0)
0.4 (1.3)
5.1 (16.7)
4.5 (14.8)
1.1 (3.6)
0.5 (1.6)
6.1 (20.0)
5.4 (17.7)
1.3 (4.3)
0.6 (2.0)
7.6 (24.9)
6.8 (22.3)
Specifications
41
Others
GB
Page 42
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal.
PICTURE CTRL menu
Input signal
Item
CONTRAST zzzz BRIGHT zzzz COLOR z
HUE z
SHARP zzz– RGB ENHANCER –––z D. PICTURE zz
GAMMA MODE ––z
COLOR TEMP zzzz COLOR SYS z ––– VOLUME zzzz
Video or S video (Y/C)Component Video GBR Computer/MS
zz–
(except for B & W)
zz–
3.58/4.43
(NTSC
except for B & W)
only,
(15k RGB only)
z
(15k RGB only)
(15k RGB only)
z
z
: Adjustable/can be set
: Not adjustable/cannot be set
INPUT SETTING menu
Input signal
Item
DOT PHASE ––
SIZE H ––
SHIFT zz z z SCAN CONV –– z
Others
ASPECT zz
VIDEO MEMORY zz z z
Video or S video (Y/C)
Component Video GBR Computer MS
(except for HDTV)
(except for HDTV)
(except for preset memory numbers 5, 45, 47, 48 and 50 of
HDTV)
(except for HDTV)
(except for HDTV)
(lower than VGA)
z
(except for preset memory numbers 5, 45, 47, 48 and 50 of
HDTV)
z
z
––
GB
42
z
: Adjustable/can be set
: Not adjustable/cannot be set
Specifications
Page 43
Preset Signals
Memory No. Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE
1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –– –– 2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –– –– 3 15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 So nG/Y or Composite Sync –– 4 15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 So nG/Y or Composite sync/
Composite video 5 1080/60i, 1035/60i (DTV) 33.750 60.000 SonG/Y 1800 6640 7 VGA VESA 85Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832 8640 9 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
10 VGA VESA 85Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832 11 640 12 Macint osh 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864 13 VGA VESA 72Hz 37. 861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832 14 VGA VESA 75Hz 37. 500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840 15 VGA VESA 85Hz 43. 269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832 16 800 17 SVGA VESA 60Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056 18 SVGA VESA 72Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040 19 SVGA VESA 75Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056 20 SVGA VESA 85Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048 21 832 22 1024 23 XGA VESA 60Hz 48.363 60.004 H -neg, V-neg 1344 24 XGA VESA 70Hz 56.476 70.069 H -neg, V-neg 1328 25 XGA VESA 75Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312 26 XGA VESA 85Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos 1376 43 480/60p (Progressive component) 31.470 60.000 44 525/50p (Progressive component) 31.250 50.000 –– 45 1080/50i (DTV) 28.130 50.000 2000 47 720/60p (DTV) 45.000 60.000 2150 48 720/50p (DTV) 37.500 50.000 2342 50 540/60p 33.750 60.000 1796
350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
×
400 PC-9801 Normal 24.8 23 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
×
480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
×
600 SVGA VESA 56Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
×
624 Macintosh 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
×
768 XGA VESA 43Hz 35.522 43.479 H-pos, V-pos 1264
×
SonG/Y
––
––
Notes
Whan a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not appear properly.
The signal from the Memory Stick is displayed as No. 53 to 60.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States, Canada
Plug type YP-11 YP-21 SP-61 B8 YP-13 Female end YC-13L YC-13L YC-13L C7-2 YC-13L Cord type SPT-2 H03VVH2-F H03VVH 2-F H03VVH2-F VCTFK Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 7A/125V Safety approval UL/CSA VDE BS SAA DENANHO
Continental Europe
UK Australlia Japan
Specifications
43
Others
GB
Page 44
Location of Controls
Front
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector.
TEMP/FAN indicator
(1111 page 36)
LAMP/COVER indicator
(1111 page 36)
M/m/</, buttons
SIDE SHOT +/– buttons
MENU button
ENTER button
SIDE SHOT
+
LAMP/
COVER
MENU
ENTER
TEMP/
FAN
POWER SAVING
ON/
STANDBY
VIDEO
MEMORY
RESET
INPUT
POWER SAVING indicator (1111 page 20)
ON/STANDBY indicator (1111 page 14)
[/1 (on/standby) switch
INPUT button
VIDEO MEMORY button
RESET button
Zoom lever
Lens
(1111 pages 10 and 15)
Focus lever
Ventilation holes
(exhaust) (1111 page 6)
Others
(1111 page 15)
“Memory Stick” slot (1111 page 23)
Front remote control detector
GB
44
Ventilation holes
(intake) (1111 page 6)
Location of Controls
Adjuster stopper (1111 page 10)
Air filter cover (bottom) (1111 page 39)
Page 45
Rear
Speaker
Rear remote control
detector
Adjuster (1111 page 10)
Lamp cover (bottom) (1111 page 38)
S VIDEO INPUT connector
(mini DIN 4-pin)/VIDEO
INPUT jack (phono type)
(1111 page 8)
AUDIO L/R jacks (phono
type) (1111 page 8)
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PJ MULTI
(MONO)
INPUT ~ AC IN
~ AC IN socket
PJ MULTI INPUT connector (32-pin multi) (1111 page 8)
Others
Location of Controls
45
GB
Page 46
Remote control
Infrared transmitter
LIGHT button
Illuminates the buttons on the
remote control.
SIDE SHOT +/– buttons
(1111 page 11)
VOLUME +/– buttons
(1111 page 15)
MENU button (1111 page 17)
ENTER button (1111 page 17)
SIDE
SHOT
VOLUME
INPUT
+
+
MS SLIDE
APA
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
RESET
[/1 (on/standby) switch (1111 page 14)
INPUT button (1111 page 14)
MS SLIDE button (1111 page 26)
APA button (1111 page 21)
VIDEO MEMORY buttons (1111 page 16)
DYNAMIC/STANDARD/LIVING USER 1, 2, 3/OFF
M/m/</, buttons (1111 page 17)
RESET button (1111 page 18)
GB
Others
46
Location of Controls
Page 47
H
warning
........................................
36
Index
A
Adjuster Adjusting
Air filter ASPECT
B
BRIGHT
C
COLOR COLOR SYS COLOR TEMP Connections
CONTRAST
D
D. PICTURE DIGIT KEYSTONE DOT PHASE
G
GAMMA MODE
.............................................
focus
....................................... 10,
picture size and position the picture trapezoidal distortion volume zoom
AV amplifier computer digital BS tuner DVD player using the optional interface unit using the optional signal interface
cables
video equipment
............................. 19,
.........................................
...................................... 10,
.............................................
............................................
............................................
..............................................
....................................
.................................
..................................
........................................
.............................
....................................
............................................
.....................................
.....................................
....................................
.............................
..............
................
...........................
........................
10
15
21 11 15 15 39 19
19
19 19 19
.
19
19 20 19
19
HUE
....................................................
I
Indicator
LAMP/COVER
TEMP/FAN INPUT SETTING menu INPUT-A INSTALL SETTING menu Installing the Projector and a
Screen
............................................
................................................
K
9
KEYSTONE DIR KEYSTONE MEM
L
Lamp replacement LAMP TIMER LANGUAGE Location of controls
front
rear
remote control
.....................................
..............................................
................................................
M
Memory Stick
delete a still picture
full-screen picture
8 9 8 8 9
8 8
index pictures
initializing
inserting
MS home
protection
rotate
slide show
startup Menu
clearing the menu display
operation
reset MENU BACKGROUND MENU COLOR MENU POSITION Message
caution
caution display
(Memory Stick)
.......................................
.....................................
.....................................
............................................
....................................
...........................................
......................................
..............................................
..........................................
..........................
.................................
........... 18,
...... 18,
.............................
..........................
............................
..................................
.............................
....................
......................
..............................
...................................
.........
................
................................
..........................
....................
19
36 36 19 20 20
20 20
38 20 20
44 45 46
32 27 26 33 23 24 29 28 24 30
18 17 18 20 20 20
37
37
O
Optional accesories
P
PICTURE CTRL menu POWER SAVING Preset memory Projection
R
7
Remote control
Remote control detector
RGB ENHANCER
...........................................
inserting the batteries location of controls
front
................................................
rear
..................................................
S
SCAN CONV Screen size Selecting the menu language SET SETTING menu SHARP SHIFT SIZE H Specifications STATUS Supplied accessories
...........................................
...............................................
.................................................
................................................
.............................................
T
Troubleshooting
V
Ventilation holes
exhaust intake
VIDEO MEMORY
DYNAMIC LIVING STANDARD USER 1, 2 and 3
VOLUME
...........................................
..............................................
................................. 16,
..........................................
..........................
............ 18,
.............................
........................... 21,
...................
....................
...........................
....................................
..........
................ 18,
....................................
..........................
................................
.................... 16,
........................... 16,
........................ 16,
.................. 16,
41
19 20 43 14
46
19
19
12 20 19 19 19 40 20
34
20 20 20 20 20 19
5
9 9
7
5
6 6
Others
Index
47
GB
Loading...