Sony VPL-HS2 User Manual

Video Projector VPL-HS2

4-092-536-12 (1)

Video Projector

Operating Instructions __________________________________ Mode d’emploi ______________ ___ _______________________ Manual de instrucciones _________________________________

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VPL-HS2

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. Ref er servic ing to qual ified pers onnel 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 interferen ce wi ll n ot occu r in a par tic ular ins tal la tion. I f this equipment doe s cause harmful in terf erenc e to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of f 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.

Y ou are cautioned th at any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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For the customers in the USA

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-HS2 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Voor de kl anten in Nederland

Dit apparaat bev a t een vast ingebouwde batter ij die ni et vervangen h oeft te wo rden tijdens de lev ensduur v an het apparaat.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

Table of Contents

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus ..............23

Menu Lists .............................................25

Menu Configurations .......................................25

Menu Items ......................................................25

About the Preset Memory No. .........................28

Precautions .............................................4

Connections and Preparations

Unpacking ...............................................5

Step 1: Installing the Projector ..............6

Before Setting Up the Projector .........................6

Using the Optional Conversion Lens .................7

Installing the Projector and a Screen ..................8

Step 2: Connecting the Projector ........10

Connecting with Video Equipment ..................10

Connecting Using the Optional Signal

Interface Cables ................................................11

Connecting Using the Optional

Interface Unit ....................................................12

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and

Position .................................................. 12

Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal

from the Computer ...........................................28

Others

Troubleshooting .......................................29

Replacing the Lamp ......................... ........31

Replacing the Air Filter ............................32

Specifications ...........................................33

Location of Controls ................................40

Front .................................................................40

Rear .................................................................. 41

Remote Control ................................................42

Index ..........................................................43

Step 4: Selecting the Menu

Language ............................................... 16

Projecting

Projecting the Picture on the Screen ..18

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode ........20

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ...22

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 wa ll outlet if it is not to be used for several days.

• To disconnect the cord, 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 di sconnected to th e AC p ower source (mains) as long as it is c onnect ed to t he wa ll ou tl 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 v entilatio n holes (exha ust). 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 o me in handy if you ever hav e t o ship your unit. Fo r maximum protect ion, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Precautions

Connections and

Preparations

Connections and Preparations

This section describes how to install the projector 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:

Remote control (1), Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Signal interface cable (1)

Air filter (for replacement) (1)

Cinema filter (1)

Adjuster spacers (2)

AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (1)

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

Insert the batteries E side first as sho wn in the illustration. Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause a short circuit and may generate heat.

Unpacking

Connections and

Preparations

Watching sports, etc. with your company

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 9). You can enjoy home entertainment with this projector in vari ous situations .

Enjoying home theater

Before Setting Up the Projector

Enjoying video games on a large screen

Do not place the projecto r in the follo wing si tuations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector.

Poorly ventilated

Highly heated and humid

Step 1: Installing the Projector

Very dusty and ext remely smoky

Connections and

Preparations

Do not use the projector under the following conditions:

Tilting the unit extremely

Blocking the ventilation holes

Ventilation

holes

(exhaust)

Placing the projector withou t the adjuster

Ventilation holes (intake)

2 Insert the Cinema Filter, aligning i ts screw

with the thread around the projector’s lens, then turn the Filter clockwise.

Cinema Filter

To remove the Cinema Filter, turn it counterclockwise.

Using the Optional Conversion Lens

You can install the optional VPLL-CW20 Short Focused Conversion Lens on the projector. For projection distances when installing the Conversion Lens, see page 36.

Note Installing the unit at altitudes

When using the projecto r at an al tit ude of 1,50 0 m or higher, turn on high altitude mode in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set thi s mode when us ing the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.

Using the supplied Cinema Filter

The Cinema Filter is supplied with the projector, allowing you to receive higher contrast color and emphasized black color by attaching or removing. Use it according to preference.

To attach the Cinema Filter 1 Turn off the power and disconnect the

power cord.

Follow the steps below to install the Conversion Lens. For details o n installing the Lens, refer also to the installation manual supplied with the Lens.

1 Turn off the power and disconnect the

power cord.

2 Remove the lens cap from the Conversi on

Lens.

3 Align the screw of the Con version Lens

with the thread around the lens of the projector as illustrated below.

Step 1: Installing the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

4 Turn the Conversion Lens clockwise.

Notes on installation of the optional Conversion Lens

• The Lens scratches easily, so when handling it, always place it gently on a stable and level surface in a horizontal position.

• Be sure not to bump the Lens on the surface of the lens of the projector.

• Avoid touching the Lens surface.

To remove the installed Conversion Lens

Installing the Pr ojector and a Screen

The installation distance between the projector and screen varies depending on the size of the screen.

Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.

Screen

Turn the installed Lens counterclockwise until it can be removed.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the uninstalled Conversion Lens.

• When you adjust pi cture distortion using “V Keystone” or “Side Shot” in the INSTALL SETTING menu with the optional Conversion Lens attached to the projector, the aspect ratio of the original picture may not be correctly displayed.

12˚

7˚

Projector

a: Minimum projection distance between the

screen and the center of the projector’s lens when you place the projector on the side (“Side Shot”), or when you place the projector with the cent er of the screen and the center of the lens aligned.

b: Maximum projection distance between the

screen and the center of the projector’s lens when you place the projector on the side, or when you place the projector wit h the cente r of the screen and the center of the lens aligned.

c: 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 (when you use projection distance a)

d: Maximum horizontal distance between the

right/left end of the screen and the center of the lens when the projector is placed on the side (when you use projection distance b)

e: Maximum vertical distance from the bottom

of the screen to the center of the projector’s lens when you place the pro jector on the side (when you use projection distance a)

Step 1: Installing the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

f: Maximum vertical distance from th e bottom

of the screen to the ce nter of the projector’s lens when you place the pr ojector on the side (when you use projection distance b)

When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V Keystone” adjustments

Position the projector with the lens end within the area in the illust ration, by using the values a to f in the table below as a guide.

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

Tip

The table shows the distances when projecting the conventional video and 1080i format signals. Distances used for projecting a 720p format signal and computer’s signal are shown on page 34.

Note

When projecting with the optional Conversion Lens attached, the values a, b, e and f are slightly different from those in the table.

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.6

(5.2)

1.8

(5.9)

0.0

(0.0)

0.0

(0.0)

0.3

(1.0)

0.4

(1.6)

2.5

(8.2)

2.7

(8.9)

–0.1

(–0.3)

0.0

(0.0)

0.5

(2.0)

0.6

(2.0)

3.3

(10.8)

3.6

(11.8)

–0.2

(–0.6)

0.0

(0.0)

0.7

(2.3)

0.8

(2.6)

4.2

(13.8)

4.5

(14.8)

–0.2

(–0.6)

0.0

(0.0)

0.9

(3.0)

1.0

(3.3)

5.0

(16.4)

5.4

(17.7)

–0.3

(–1.0)

0.0

(0.0)

1.0

(3.3)

1.2

(3.9)

6.3

(20.7)

6.8

(22.3)

–0.3

(–1.0)

0.0

(0.0)

1.3

(4.3)

1.5

(4.9)

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

Tip

The table shows the distances when proj ecting the video signals. Dis tance s used for pr oject ing a 1080i/7 20p f ormat signal and computer’s signal are shown on page 35.

Note

If you project the pi cture using “Side Shot” only, set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Manual,” and adjust the level to “0.”

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.6

(5.2)

1.9

(6.2)

0.2

(0.7)

0.4

(1.3)

2.5

(8.2)

2.9

(9.5)

0.3

(1.0)

0.5

(1.6)

3.3

(10.8)

3.9

(12.8)

0.4

(1.3)

0.7

(2.3)

4.1

(13.5)

4.8

(15.7)

0.6

(2.0)

0.9

(3.0)

5.0

(16.4)

5.8

(19.0)

0.7

(2.3)

1.1

(3.6)

When projecting from the center

You can change the projection angle using the adjuster. (1 page 13) Position t he projector with the lens end within the area in the illust ration, by using the values a and b in the table below as a guide.

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.6

(5.2)

1.9

(6.2)

2.4

(7.9)

2.9

(9.5)

3.2

(10.5)

3.9

(12.8)

4.0

(13.1)

4.8

(15.7)

4.8

(15.7)

5.8

(19.0)

6.2

(20.3)

7.3

(24.0)

0.8

(2.6)

1.4

(4.6)

6.0

(19.7)

7.3

(24.0)

When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only

Position the projector with the lens end within the area in the illust ration, by using the values a, b, c a nd d in the table belo w as a guide.

Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 12)

T o project an image, connec t video equipment to the projector. (1 page 10)

Step 1: Installing the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

Step 2:

Connecting with Video Equipment

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 , not the cable itself.

• Refer to the operat ing inst ructions of the co nnected equipment.

• When you connect your projector to PJ MULTI, select the input signal with the “In put-A Signal Sel. ” setting in the SET SETTING menu. (1 page

27)

to S

video

video/

audio

output

S Video or

video/audio

cable (not

supplied)

Rear of the projecto r

Signal interface cable (supplied)

to S video/

audio

output

with SONY logo upside

Video equipment

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connecting Using the Optional Signal Interface Cables

To connect with a DVD player equipped with the component video connectors/digital tuner

Rear of the projector

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting an AV amplifier

Rear of the projector

Signal interface cable

(SIC-HS40, not supplied)

to S video or video output

to component

video output

Signal interface cable

(SIC-HS20, not supplied)

to RGB/

component

output

PR/

DVD play er w ith com pone nt vid eo co nnec tors, digital tuner, etc.

Video

Audio L

to S video/ audio output

Audio R

Active speakers

AV amplifier

PR/

Video

Connecting a Computer

To hear the sound from a computer, use the speakers built in the comput er or connect the activ e speakers t o the computer.

Note

Even if you connect the signal interface cable to the audio output on the computer, there is no sound output from the project or.

Rear of the projector

Active speakers

Signal interface cable

(SIC-HS30, not supplied)

to monitor output

Computer

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting Using the Optional Interfa ce Unit

Step 3: Adjusting

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.

to PJ multi output

DVD player, etc.

Interface unit (IFU-HS1, not supplied)

PJ multi cable (supplie d with the IFU-HS1)

the Picture Size and Position

6 5,7

INPUTLIGHT

Rear remote control detector

Ajuster lock lever

Front remote control detector

STANDARD

USER 2

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

Audio amplifier

Active speakers

ENTER

DDE

MENUAPA

MUTING

–

RESET

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

+ –

Tip

The ? /

1 (on/standby), INPUT, MENU, and m/M/</,/

ENTER (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the projector have the same functions as those on the remote control.

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

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

Press the [/1 (on/standby)

Lights in red.

switch to turn on the projector.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

Adjust the size and position of the picture to fit the screen using the ZOOM ring and the adjuster.

Turn the ZOOM ring to adjust the picture size.

Connections and

Preparations

ON/

Lights in green.

STANDBY

Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen.

Each time you press the button, the input indication changes. (1 page 19)

Video 1

INPUT

NTSC 3.58

ZOOM ring

Adjusting the picture position using the adjuster

Hold down and slide the adjuster lock lever to the right, move the projector, then return the lock lever.

Adjuster lock lever

You can move the projector horizontally or vertically within the following ranges:

Adjust the focus r oughly using the FOCUS ring.

FOCUS ring

Up to 30º each way horizontally

Up to 10º each way vertically

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

Adjusting the picture position using the supplied adjuster spacer

Attaching one of the supplied spacers for adjuster adjustment (spacers for 1

º and 2°) allows you to tilt

the projector to the ri ght or left at a ti lting angl e up to 2

º.

Adjuster spacer (supplied)

To attach the supplied adjuster spacer

1 Place a thick cloth (e.g., a cushion) beneath the

projector. Place the projector face down.

2 While pressing the lock knobs inward, remo ve the

adjuster bar at the bottom of the adjuster table to which you want to attach the supplied spacer.

When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V Keystone” adjustments

1 Use the adjuster to adjust the vertical

position.

If you set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Auto” (1 page 27), the vertical distortion will be automatically corrected .

Note

The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfe ctly , depending on the room temper ature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust the distortion manually.

2 Adjust so that the left or right side of the

picture fits that of the screen.

If you position the proj ector on the lef t side of the screen, adjust so th at the left si de of the pictur e fits the left side of the screen. With the projector positioned on the right side, adjust so t hat the right side fits the right side of the screen. At the same time, align the bottom side of the picture with that of the screen.

Screen

Picture

3 Fit the spacer into the removed adjuster bar spot.

3 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – button.

Press SIDE SHO T + or – so that the upper side of the picture becomes parallel to the bottom side. If the left side is longer than the right side, press SIDE SHOT –.

SIDE SHOT

Press SIDE SHOT + if the right side i s longer . To fineadjust the distortion, press M or m.

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only

1 Set “V Keystone” in t he INST ALL SETTING

to “Manual,” and set the level to “0” (1 page 27) or press RESET.

2 Adjust so that the left or right side of the

picture fits that of the screen.

If you position the proj ector on the le ft sid e of th e screen, adjust so t hat the left si de of the pictur e fits the left side of the screen. With the projector positioned on the ri ght side, adjust so that the right side fits the right side of the screen. At the same time, adjust the vertical size of the aligned side of the picture to fit the screen using the ZOOM ring.

Screen

Picture

Note

The V Keystone adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust the distortion manually.

Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust the focus again.

Tip

When you adjust distortion manually using “V Keystone” and the SIDE SHOT buttons in steps 6 and 7, the built-in test pattern is projected on the screen. If you want to make adjustments using the current input signal, set “Test Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Off.” (1 page 27)

3 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – button.

For how to correct, see step 3 in projecting using both Keystone

When projecting fr om th e center

Adjust so that both the position and size of the bottom side of the picture fit those of the bottom side of the screen using the adjuster and the ZOOM ring.

If you set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Auto” (1 page 27), the vertical distortion will be automatically corrected.

Picture

” adjustments.”

Screen

“Side Shot” and “V

“When

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

Step 4: Selecting the

Plug the AC po wer cord into a wall outlet.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.

Menu Language

You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory default setting is Englis h.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

2 4-6

ON/

STANDBY

Press the [/1 (on/standby)

Lights in red.

switch to turn on the pr ojector.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

ON/

Lights in green.

STANDBY

Press MENU.

The menu appears. The menu presently se lected is shown as a yellow button.

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode: Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

Input A

–

Tip

You can operate the menu using the joystick on the side panel of the projector instead of the M/m/</,/ENTER buttons on the remote control.

–

Press M or m to select the MENU SETTING menu, and press , or ENTER .

The select ed menu appears.

ENTER

Input A

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language

Press M or m to select “Language”, and press , or ENTER.

Connections and

Preparations

Press M or m to select a

ENTER

language, and press < or ENTER.

The menu changes to the selected language.

Input A

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

ENTER

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language

Projecting

Projecting the

This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to select the wide screen mode or the quality of the picture to suit your taste.

Picture on the Screen

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

MUTING button

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

Plug the AC po wer cord into a wall outlet.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode.

ON/

Lights in red.

STANDBY

Projecting the Picture on the Screen

Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

ON/

STANDBY

Turn on the equipment

Lights in green.

connected to the projector.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input you want to project on the screen.

Display the indication of the input you want.

Turn the ZOOM ring to adjust the size of the picture.

ZOOM ring

Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust the focus.

Adjust to obtain sharp focus.

Projecting

Example:To view the picture from the video

equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT jack.

Video 1

INPUT

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 MUL TI INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit

Video equipment equipped with S VIDEO connected to PJ MULT I INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit

Set the “Input-A Signal Se l.” setting in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal . (1 page 27)

NTSC 3.58

Press INPUT to display

Video 1

S-Video 1

Input-A

Video 2

S-Video 2

FOCUS ring

Press V OLUME + or – to adjust the volume.

VOLUME

Projecting the Picture on the Screen

Cutting off the sound

Press MUTING on the remote control.

To restore the sound, press MUTING again.

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode

Projecting

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 r educe 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.

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 project or b y holdi ng the [/1 (on/ standby) switch for about one second, instead of performing the above steps.

Y ou can en joy variou s wide screen mode according to the video signal re ceived. You can also select it using the menu. (1 page 26)

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

RESET

+ –

MENUAPA

WIDE MODE button

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

Press WIDE MODE.

Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mode” setting.

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode

Full

A 16:9 squeezed picture is displayed with the correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.

Subtitle

The subtitle area is compressed and displayed in the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to view a movie with subtitles.

Good-bye

Tip

Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4: 3 picture.

Normal

A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center of the screen to fil l the vertical screen size.

Wide Zoom

A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the upper and lower portions of the picture are compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode to view news, variety shows, etc.

Zoom

A normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontal ly in the same ra tio to fill the 16:9 screen. This mode is ideal for viewing a wide-format movie.

Full Through

One-to-one mapping is done on a squeeze d 16:9 picture. It is displayed in the center of the screen.

Normal Through

One-to-one mapping is done on a 4:3 normal aspect ratio picture. It is displayed i n th e center of the screen.

Notes

• You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Position” in the INPUT SETTING menu when “Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected, or when “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is selected for video (50Hz) or progressive component (50p) input signal.

• You can adjust the position of the subtitles with “Title Area” in the INPUT SETTING menu only when “Subtitle” is selected.

• If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is selected when a video (50 Hz) or progressive vide o (50p) signal is input, the picture may not be comple te ly disp la yed on the screen due to the number of dots of the LCD panel.

Projecting

Notes on selecting the wide screen mode

• Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect rati o of the ori ginal picture will provide a different look from that of the original image.

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

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode

Selecting the Picture Viewing

Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, 2 and 3).

Projecting

Mode

You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room condition.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

–

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

PICTURE MODE buttons

DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA USER 1, 2 and 3

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

DYNAMIC

Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.

STANDARD

Recommended for normal vie wi ng con dit ion in your home. Also select to reduce roughness when viewing the picture with DYNAMIC.

CINEMA

Select for soft, film-like pictu re.

USER 1, 2 and 3

You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste and store t he settings in to the selected memory of the projecto r . 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 pre ssing t he b utto n. (1 page

25)

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode

Display items

Using the Menus

This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.

Input signal indicator

Video 1

NTSC 3.58

Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu

Contrast: Min

Input signal indicator

Shows the selected input channel. is displayed when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.

Input signal setting indicator

For Input-A: Shows “Computer,” “Component” or “Video GBR.” For V ideo/S V ideo input: Sho ws “ Auto” or the “Color System” setting in the SET SETTING menu.

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus

The projector is equipped wi th an on-screen me nu for making various adj ustment s and set ting s. The set ting items are displayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub menu. If you select an item name followed by dots (...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can change the tone of the menu display and the menu language displayed in the on-screen menu. To change the menu language, see “Selecting the Menu Language” on page 16.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

2-4

Operation through the Menus

Press MENU.

The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: On Auto Input Search: Input-A Signal Sel.:

Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off Illumination: Off

Off

Computer

Input A

Make the setting or adjustment on an item.

When changing the adjustment level

To increase the value, press M or ,. T o 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.

Press M or m to select a men u, and press , or ENTER.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

The select ed menu appea rs.

Using the Menus

To reset items that have been adjusted

Press M or m to select an item you want to adjust and press , or ENTER .

The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub menu.

Pop-up menu Menu Setting items

ENTER

Input A

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,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Sharpness” and “RGB Enhancer” in “Adjust Picture...” of the PICTURE SETTING menu

• “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in “Adjust Signal...” of the INPUT SETTING menu

• “V Keystone” (when set to “Manual”) and “Side Shot” of the INASTALL SETTING menu

Operation through the Menus

Sub menu

Menu Setting items

Graphics High

Input A

PICTURE SETTING

ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: 80

Brightness: 50 RGB Enhancer: 30 Gamma Mode: Color Temp:

Standard

Menu Lists

Menu Configurations

The projector is equipped with six pages. The items that can be adjusted in each menu are described on page 25 to 27.

PICTURE SETTING menu

The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusti ng the picture. You can also adjust the volume.

INPUT SETTING menu

The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc.

SET SETTING menu

The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

MENU SETTING menu

The MENU SETTING menu is used to change the onscreen language, disp lay position of the menu screen, etc.

INSTALL SETTING menu

The INST ALL SETTI NG menu is used for cor recting distortion of the picture.

INFORMATION menu

The INFORMATION menu is used to display the horizontal and ve rtical freq uencies of the in put signal and the used time of the lamp.

Menu Items

Adjustable items are limited according to the input signals. Items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. (1 page 38)

PICTURE SETTING

Item Description

Picture Mode You can select picture viewing mode that

Volume Adjusts the volume. Adjust Picture…

Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the

Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the

Color The higher the setting, the greater the

Hue The higher the setting, the more greenish

Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the

RGB Enhancer

best suits the type of picture or the environment. 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.

Cinema: 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 PICTURE MODE 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: “Adjust Picture...” items other than “Volume,” and “Wide Mode” setting

Tip

You can also adjust the picture quality in “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Cinema” mode. To reset to the factory setting, press RESET.

contrast. The lower the setting, the lower the cotrast.

picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture.

intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.

the picture becomes. The lower the setting, the more purplish the picture becomes.

picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

Adjusts the picture sharpness when computer signals are input.

Using the Menus

Menu Lists

Item Description

Black Level Adj (Adjust)

Emphasizes black color to produce a bolder “dynamic” picture. Set according to the input signal source. High: Gives higher emphasis to the black

color.

Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black

color.

Off: Cancels this feature.

Gamma Mode Graphics: Reproduce s t he photos in

natural tones.

Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable

for images that contain lots of text.

Color Temp. High: Gives the white colors a blue tint.

Middle: Gives the white colors a neutral

tint.

Low: Gives the white colors a red tint.

DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)

Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace

format without converting.

Progressive: Converts an interlace format

video signal to a progressive format .

Film: Normally, select this option.

Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film

Using the Menus

sources with smoo th pic tu re mo v eme nt. When the video signal with a format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is automatically selected.

Cinema Black Switches the lamp wattage during

projection. On: Enhances the black by reducing the

lamp wattage.

Off: Normal wattage.

Tip

If “Cinema Bla ck” is set to “On,” the next time the power is turned on, the lamp will use the “Off” setting for the first time, and then go to “On.”

INPUT SETTING

Item Description

Adjust Signal…

Item Description

Wide Mode You can select the 4:3 aspect ratio picture

mode, “Normal” and “Normal Through,” and 16:9 aspect ratio picture mode, “Full,” “W ide Zoom, ” “Zoom, ” “Subtitle” and “Full Through.” Full: The 16:9 squeezed* picture is

diplayed with the correct aspect. The 4:3 picture is e nlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen. * squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect

ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to be a 4:3 picture.

Normal: The picture with normal 4:3

aspect ratio is displayed to fill the vertical screen size.

Wide Zoom: The picture with 4:3 aspect

ratio is enlarged and the upper and lower portions of the picture are compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode to view news, variety shows, etc.

Zoom: The normal 4:3 aspect ratio

picture is enlarged verticall and horizontally at the equal ratio to fill the 16:9 screen. The mode is ideal for viewing a wide-format movie.

Subtitle: The subtitle area is compressed

and displayed at the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to view a movie with the subtitle.

Full Through: One-to-one mapping is

done on a squeezed 16:9 picture. It is displayed in the center of the screen.

Normal Through: One-to-one mapping

is done on the picture with 4:3 aspect ratio. It is displayed in the center of the screen.

Note

If “Full Through” or “ N ormal Through” is selected when a video (50 Hz) or progressive video (50p) signal is input, the picture may not be completely displayed on the screen due to the number of dots of the LCD panel.

Dot Phase Adjusts the picture from a computer for

clearer picture after it is adjusted by pressing the APA button.

H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture

from a computer. The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the narrower the picture.

Shift As the setting for H (horizontal)

increases, the picture moves to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use < or , to adju st the horizontal position. As the setting for

V (vertical) increases,

the picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use M or m to adjust the vertical position.

V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture

Title Area Adjusts the subtitle area. As the setting

For details, see “Selecting the Wide Screen Mode” on page 20.

in wide screen mode. As the setting increases, the picture moves up. As the setting decreases, the picture moves down.

Note

This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected, or when “Full Through”

or “Normal Thro ugh” is selected for video (50Hz) or progressive component (50p) input signal.

increases, the subtitle area moves up. As the setting decreases, the subtitle area moves down.

Note

This item is adjustable only when “Subtitle” is selected.

Menu Lists

SET SETTING

Item Description

Smart APA With this item set to On, the APA function

Auto Input Search

Input-A Signal Sel.

Color System Select the color system of the input signal.

Power Saving When set to On, the POWER SAVING

Illumination Turns on the illumination on the top panel

works automatically for a signal input from a computer so that the picture can be seen clearly. You can also activate the APA function by pressing the AP A bu tton on the remote control.

Tip

The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the input signal from a computer so that the picture can be seen clearly.

Set to On when an optional Interface Unit such as the IFU-HS1 is connected to the PJ MULTI connector on the projector.

Selects the signal input from the equipment by selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT button. Computer: Inputs the signal from a

computer.

Component: Inputs the component or

progressive component signal from a DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

Video GB R: Inputs the signal fro m a

digital tuner.

Auto: Selects the color system of the input

signal automatically from among NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC PAL-N.

“NTSC3. 58”–“PAL-N”: Sets the color

system to the selected system manually.

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 b utt on is pres sed. If you do not set the projector to power saving mode, select Off.

of the projector when set to On. It turns off when set to Off.

4.43, PAL-M or

INSTALL SETTING

Item Description

V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion

Side Shot Corrects the horizo ntal trapezoidal

Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally

Background Selects the background color of the screen

Test Pattern When set to On, a test pattern is displayed

High Altitude Mode

of the picture. ( )

Auto: Normally set to this postion. Manual: Sets a lower value (– direction)

when the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top. Sets a higher value (+ direction) when the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom. If you project the picture using “Side Shot” only, set to “Manual,” and adjust the level to “0.”

Note

The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust the di stortion manually.

distortion of the picture. ( ) Set the level to “0” when you adjust the picture using “V Keystone” only.

and/or vertically.

Off: The picture does not flip. HV: Flips the picture horizontally and

vertically.

H: Flips the picture horizontally. V: Flips the picture vertically.

when no signal is input. You can select “Black” or “Blue.”

on the screen when adjusting using “Side Shot” or “V Keystone. ” I f yo u do not want to display a test pattern, set to Off.

Off: Use this setting when using the

projector at normal altitudes.

On: Use this setting when using the

projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher.

INFORMATION

Using the Menus

MENU SETTING

Item Description

Status Set to Off to turn off the on-screen

displays except for the menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages.

Language Selects the la ng ua g e used in the menu an d

on-screen dis plays. Available languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Menu Position Selects the display position from Top

Left, Bottom Left, Center, To p Right and Bottom Right.

Menu Color Selects the tone of the menu display from

White or Black.

Item Description

fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the

input signal.

fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input

signal.

Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been

turned on.

Menu Lists

About the Preset Memory

Adjusting Picture Quality of

No.

This projector has 35 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory ). When the preset signal is

a Signal from the Computer

You can automatically adjust to obtain the clearest

picture when projecting a signal from the computer. input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls th e data for the s ignal fr om the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the INFORMATION menu.

INFORMATION

fH: 48.47kHz fV: 60.00Hz No.23 1024x768

Lamp Timer: 0H

Input A

Memory No.

Signal type

Using the Menus

Y ou can als o adjust the preset da ta through the INPUT SETTING menu. This projector also has 20 types of user memori es 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

1 Project a still picture from the com puter.

2 Press the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)

button.

When the picture is adjuste d properly, “complete” appears on the screen.

Notes

• When “Smart APA” is set to “On,” the APA function is automatically activated.

• Press the APA button when the image appears on the whole display area of the computer. If there are black edges around the image, the 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 original screen, press the APA button again during the adjustment.

• The picture may no t be adjusted properly depending on the types of input signals.

• Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually. (1 page 26)

the data of the s ig nal in th e I N PUT SETTI NG menu , it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest mem ory always overwrites the oldest one. See the chart on page 39 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.

Since the data is recalled from the preset memory about the following signals, you can use these preset data by adjusting “H size.” Make fine adjustment by adjusting “Shift.”

Signal Memory No. H size

Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19” 25 1328

Note

When the aspect ratio of input signal does not match the screen size, a part of the screen is displayed in black.

Menu Lists

Others

This section describes how to solve the problems, how to replace a lamp and air filter, etc.

Troubleshooting

Power

The power is not turned on.

Picture

No picture. c Check that the proper

c Wait for about one minute

before turning on the power. (1 page 20)

c Close the lamp cover securely.

(1 page 31)

c Close the air filter cover

securely. (1 page 32)

connections have been made. (1 page 10)

c Select the input source correctly

using the INPUT button. (1 page 19)

c Set the computer signal to output

from an external monitor.

c Set the computer signal to output

only to an external monitor.

The picture from the PJ MULT I connector is colored strange.

Color balance is incorrect.

The picture is too dark. c Adjust the c ontr ast or brigh tness

The picture is not clear. c Adjust the focus with the

The picture flickers. c Adjust “Dot Phase” for “Adjust

Sound

No sound. c Check that connecting cables are

On-screen display

On-screen display does not appear.

Remote control

The remote control does not work.

c Select “Computer”,

“Component” or “Video GBR” for “Input-A Signal Sel” in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal. (1 page 27)

c Adjust the picture in the “Adjust

Picture ...” of the PICTURE SETTING menu (1 page 25).

c Set “Color System” in the SET

SETTING menu to match the color system being input. (1 page 27)

in the “A djust Picture ...” of the PICTURE SETTING menu properly. (1 page 25)

FOCUS ring. (1 page 19)

c Condensation has occurred on

the lens. Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.

Signal...” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly. (1 page 26)

c Press MUTING on the remote

control.

properly con nected. (1 page

10)

c Adjust “Volume” in the

PICTURE SETTING menu (1 page 25), or press VOLUME + on the remote control.

c Press MUTING on the remote

control.

c Set “Status” in the MENU

SETTING menu to “On.” (1 page 27)

c Batteries could be weak.

Replace with new batteries. (1 page 5)

c Insert the batteries with correct

polarities. (1 page 5)

Others

Troubleshooting

Indicators

The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the control panel lig hts up or flashes if th ere is any trouble with your projector.

LAMP/COVER Indicator

TEMP/FAN Indicator

LAMP/COVER flashes.

LAMP/COVER lights up.

TEMP/FAN flashes.

TEMP/FAN lights up.

LAMP/COVER and TEMP/FAN light up.

LAMP/

COVER

TEMP/

FAN

POWER SAVING

ON/

STANDBY

c Attach the lamp cover or the air filter

cover securely. (1 pages 31 and 32)

c The lamp has reached the end of its

life. Replace the lamp. (1 page 31)

c The lamp becomes a high temperature.

Wait for one minute to cool down the lamp and turn on the power again. (1 page 20)

c The fan is broken. Consult with

qualified Sony personnel.

c The internal temperature is unusually

high. Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

c The electrical system breaks down.

Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Warning Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.

Frequency is out of range!

Please check Input-A Signal Sel.

Please replace the LAMP.

Please replace the filter.

c Turn off the power. c Check to see if nothing is blocking the

ventilation holes.

c Input a signal that is within the

acceptable range of the frequency.

c Set the output signal on an external

monitor of the connected computer to SVGA.

c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET

SETTING menu to “Computer” when RGB signal is input from the computer. (1 page 27)

c It is time to replace the lamp. Replace

the lamp. (1 page 31)

c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace

the air filter. (1 page 32)

Caution Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

NO INPUT c No signal is input. Check connections.

(1 page 10)

Not applicable! c Press the appropriate button.

Others

Troubleshooting

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