Sony VPL-HS20 User Manual

Video Projector VPL-HS20

4-099-551-11(1)

Video Projector

Operating Instructions __________________________________ Mode d’emploi _________________________________________ Manual de instrucciones _________________________________

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VPL-HS20

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 outle t 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.

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-HS20 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 klanten in Nederland

Dit apparaat bev a t een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet 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

Precautions .............................................5

Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal from the

Computer ......................................................... 36

Using a “Memory Stick”

About a “Memory Stick” .......................37

Preparing for Viewing the Picture Files

Stored in a “Memory Stick” ..................40

Inserting a “Memory Stick” .............................40

Displaying the Desired Pictures in

Connections and Preparations

Unpacking ...............................................6

Step 1: Installing the Projector ..............7

Before Setting Up the Projector .........................7

Using the Optional Conversion Lens .................8

Installing the Projector and a Screen

— Floor Installation ...........................................9

Installing the Projector and a Screen

— Ceiling Installation ......................................11

Step 2:

Connecting the Projector .....................13

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and

Position ..................................................19

Step 4:

Selecting the Menu Language .............23

Digital Camera Mode .......................................41

Viewing the Pictures .............................44

Viewing the Pictures in Sequence

— Slide Show ..................................................44

Displaying a Picture on the Full Screen

— Full Screen ..................................................45

Playing Movie Pictures ....................................46

Selecting the Folder Containing the Desired

Picture .............................................................. 48

Rotating a Still Picture ..........................49

Protecting an Important Picture ..........50

Projecting a Selected Picture When the

Power Is Turned On — Startup ............51

Registering a Still Picture as the Startup

Picture .............................................................. 51

Setting the Startup Picture ...............................52

Deleting a Picture ..................................53

Projecting

Projecting the Picture on the Screen ..25

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode ........27

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ...29

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus .............30

Menu Lists .............................................32

Menu Configurations ........................................32

Menu Items .......................................................32

About the Preset Memory No. ..........................36

Sorting the Pictures ..............................55

Displaying Either of the Still Pictures

or Movie Pictures ..................................56

Displaying the “Memory Stick”

Information ............................................57

Initializing a “Memory Stick”

— Format ...............................................58

Others

Troubleshooting ....................................... 59

Replacing the Lamp .................................62

Replacing the Air Filter ............................63

Specifications ..........................................64

Location of Controls ................................74

Front ................................................................. 74

Rear ..................................................................75

Bottom .............................................................. 76

Remote Control ................................................77

Index .........................................................76

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 i s 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 disconnected to the AC p ower source (mains) as long as it i s conne cted t o t he w all ou tlet , even if the unit its elf has been turned off.

• Do not loo k into the lens while the lam p 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 disconne ct the unit f rom the wall o utlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Caution

The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and v entilatio n holes (exh aust). 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; they will come in handy if you eve r have to ship your unit. F or maximum prote ction, repac k your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Precautions

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)

AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (this manual) (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

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 10). You can enjoy home entertainment with this projec tor in v arious situ ations.

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Preparations

Watching sports, etc. with your company

Enjoying home theater

Enjoying video games on a large screen

Viewing images, recorded by a digital camera and stored in the “Memory Stic k,” on a large screen

Before Setting Up the Projector

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

Poorly ventilated

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Preparations

Highly heated and humid

Very dusty and ext remely smoky

Do not use the projector under the following conditions:

Tilting the unit extremely

effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.

Using the Optional Conversion Lens

You can ins tall the following two types of lenses (optional) on the projector. For projection distances when inst alling the Conversion Lens, see page 67.

• VPLL-CT10 Long Focused Conversion Lens

• VPLL-CW10 Short Focused Conversion Lens Follow th e steps belo w to i nstall the Conversion Lens.

For details on installing the Lens, re fer also to the installation manual supplied with the Lens.

1 Turn off the power and disconnect the

power cord.

2 Remove the lens hood from the pr ojector’ s

lens, and remove the lens cap from the Conversion Lens.

15˚

Blocking the ventilation holes

Ventilation

holes

(exhaust)

Tip

For further details on th e loc ation of th e ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of Controls” o n pages 74 to 76.

Ventilation holes (intake)

Note Installing the unit at altitudes

When using the projector 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 this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse

3 Align the screw of the Conversion Lens

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

4 Turn the Conversion Lens clockwise until

you hear it click.

Note

If the Conversion Lens is hard to turn, turn it slightly counterclockwise first, then turn it clockwise.

5 Place a thick cloth (e.g., a cushion)

beneath the projector. Place the projector face down.

Note

The optional Conversion Lens projects from the top of the projector when the Lens is instal l ed on the projector. Before installation, place a cloth of adequate thickness beneath the

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projector to keep the Lens from contact with the floor or a desk top. Otherwise, the Lens may malfunction if it receives too much pressure from the weight of the projector.

6 Fasten the end of the safety wire of the

Conversion Lens to the bottom of the projector using the screw supplied with the Conversion Lens (M5×8, with washer).

Note

Be sure to fasten the end of the safety wire of t he Le ns to the bottom of the projector.

When installing the projector on the ceiling

Be sure to fasten the end of the safety wire of the Lens to both the projector and the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support in ste p 6, as illustrated below. In this case, use the screw (M5×12, with washer) supplied w ith the PSS-610. First, place the PSS-610 ( 1 ) on the projector, then place the safety wire ( 2 ) on the PSS-610.

To remove the installed Conversion Lens 1 Remove the end of the safety wire of the

installed Lens from the bottom of the projector by removing the screw.

2 Turn the installed Lens counterclockwise

until it can be removed.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the uninstalled Conversion Lens.

• When you adjust picture 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.

Installing the Projector and a Screen — Floor Installation

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

Determine the ins tallation position of the projector and screen.

End of safety wire

PSS-610 Projector

Suspension Support

WARNING

Be sure to use the screw (M5×12 with washer) supplied with the PSS-610. Never use the screw supplied with the Conversion Lens. If you use the screw supplied with the Lens, the Lens may fall from the projector and may cause injury.

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.

Screen

12˚

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 center of the screen and the center of the lens aligned.

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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 with the center 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 vert ical distance from the bo t tom

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

f: Maxi mum vertical distance from the bottom

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

When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only (1 page 20)

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

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

Screen

size

(inches)

40 60 80 100 120

1.6

(5.2)

1.8

(5.9)

0.2

(0.7)

0.3

(1.0)

150 180 200 250 300

6.0

(19.7)

7.0

(23.0)

0.7

(2.3)

1.1

(3.6)

2.4

(7.9)

2.8

(9.2)

0.3

(1.0)

0.4

(1.3)

7.3

(24.0)

8.4

(27.6)

0.8

(2.6)

1.3

(4.3)

3.2

(10.5)

3.7

(12.1)

0.3

(1.0)

0.6

(2.0)

8.1

(26.6)

9.4

(30.8)

0.9

(3.0)

1.5

(4.9)

4.0

(13.1)

4.7

(15.4)

0.4

(1.3)

0.7

(2.3)

10.1

(33.1)

11.7

(38.4)

1.1

(3.6)

1.9

(6.2)

4.8

(15.7)

5.6

(18.4)

0.5

(1.6)

0.9

(3.0)

12.1

(39.7)

14.1

(46.3)

1.4

(4.6)

2.2

(7.2)

Tip

The tables show the distances when projecting the 15 kHz RGB/component, progressive component, DTV (480i/ 480p/575i/575p), composite video and Y/C v ide o sig na l s. Distances used for projecting a 1080i/720p format signal, computer’s signal and data stored in the “Memory Stick” are shown on page 66.

Note

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

When projecting using both “Side Shot ” and “V Keystone” ad justments (1 page

21)

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

Unit: m (feet)

Screen size

(inches)

Screen size

(inches)

Tip

Note

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

40 60 80 100 120

1.6

(5.2)

1.8

(5.9)

–0.1

(–0.3)

(0.0)0(0.0)0(0.0)0(0.0)0(0.0)

0.3

(1.0)

0.4

(1.6)

150 180 200 250 300

6.0

(19.7)

7.0

(23.0)

–0.3

(–1.0)

–0.1

(–0.3)

1.3

(4.3)

1.5

(4.9)

2.4

(7.9)

2.8

(9.2)

–0.1

(–0.3)

0.5

(2.0)

0.6

(2.0)

7.3

(24.0)

8.4

(27.6)

–0.4

(–1.3)

–0.1

(–0.3)

1.5

(4.9)

1.8

(5.9)

3.2

(10.5)

3.7

(12.1)

–0.2

(–0.6)

0.7

(2.3)

0.8

(2.6)

8.1

(26.6)

9.4

(30.8)

–0.4

(–1.3)

–0.1

(–0.3)

1.7

(5.6)

1.9

(6.2)

4.0

(13.1)

4.7

(15.4)

–0.2

(–0.6)

0.8

(2.6)

1.0

(3.3)

10.1

(33.1)

11.7

(38.4)

–0.5

(–1.6)

–0.1

(–0.3)

2.1

(6.9)

2.4

(7.9)

4.8

(15.7)

5.6

(18.4)

–0.3

(–1.0)

1.0

(3.3)

1.2

(3.9)

12.1

(39.7)

14.1

(46.3)

–0.6

(–1.6)

–0.1

(–0.3)

2.5

(8.2)

2.9

(9.5)

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When projecting from the center (1 page 22)

You can change the projection angle using the adjuster. (1 page 20) Position the projector with the lens end within the area in the illustration page 9, by using the values a and b in the table belo w as a gu ide.

When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

Screen

size

(inches)

40 60 80 100 120

1.5

(4.9)

1.8

(5.9)

150 180 200 250 300

5.8

(19.0)

7.0

(23.0)

2.3

(7.5)

2.8

(9.2)

7.0

(23.0)

8.4

(27.6)

3.1

(10.2)

3.7

(12.1)

7.8

(25.6)

9.4

(30.8)

3.9

(12.8)

4.7

(15.4)

9.7

(31.8)

11.7

(38.4)

4.6

(15.1)

5.6

(18.4)

11.7

(38.4)

14.1

(46.3)

Installing the Projector and a Screen — Ceiling In stallation

Use the PSS-610 Projector Su spension Suppor t when you install the projector on a ceiling.

a: Distance between the center of the lens and the

screen

b: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the

lens

x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the

screen

PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support (not supplied)

Ceiling

Distance from the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens

61.5 mm (21/2 inches)

Center of the screen

Center of the lens

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Preparations

When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen

Unit: m (feet)

Screen

size

(inches)

Minimum

Maximun

Screen

size

(inches)

Minimum

Maximun

Project an image on the screen

40 60 80 100 120

/2)

/8)

/2)

/4)

2.8

(109 7/8)

3.4

(132 3/4)

8.5

(334 3/8)

10.2

(402 1/8)

1.8

(72

2.2

(87

150 180 200 250 300

7.1

(278

8.5

(334

3.7

(147 3/8)

4.5

(177 5/8)

9.4

(371 3/4)

11.4

(447)

4.7

(184 3/4)

5.7

(222 1/2)

11.8

(465 1/2)

14.2

(559 1/8)

5.6

(222 1/8)

6.8

(267 3/8)

14.2

(558 3/4)

17.1

(611 3/4)

and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 19)

T o project an image, conne ct video equipment to the projector. (1 page 13)

Note

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

Standard lens

When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen

Unit: mm (inches)

SS (inches) 40 60 80 100

/4)

2290

(90 1/4)

2760

(108 3/4)

b+377

(b+14

5810

(228 7/8)

6990

(275 1/4)

b+924

(b+37 1/8)

Minimum

Maximum

SS (inches) 120 150 180 200

Minimum

Maximum

1510

/2)

(59

1820

(71

/4)

b+251

(b+10)

When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

4640

(182

5580

(219

b+753

(b+29 When using the PSS-610, adjustable with

243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

/8)

3070

(121)

3700

(145 3/4)

b+502

(b+19 7/8)

6990

(275 1/4)

8400

(330 3/4)

b+1130

(b+44 1/2)

3850

(151 5/8)

4640

(182 3/4)

b+628

(b+24 3/4)

7770

(306)

9340

(367 7/8)

b+1255

(b+49 1/2)

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SS (inches) 250 300

Minimum

Maximum

9730

(383

/8)

11690

(460

/8)

b+1569

(b+61

/8)

When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

11680

(460 3/8)

14040

(552 7/8)

b+1883

(b+74 1/4)

To calculate the installation measuremen ts (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) ={(SS × 33 .5 6/0 . 8 78 8) – 56.520408} × 1.025 a (maximum) ={(SS × 42.35918 19/0.8788 ) – 57.181 415} × 0.975 x = b + (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)

When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen

Unit: mm (inches)

SS (inches) 40 60 80 100

Minimum

Maximum

1840

(72

/2)

2230

(87

/8)

b+305

(b+12)

When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

SS (inches) 120 150 180 200

Minimum

Maximum

5640

(222

6790

(267

b+914

(b+36)

When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

SS (inches) 250 300

Minimum

Maximum

When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm

/8)

11820

(465

14200

(559

b+1905

(b+75)

2790

(109 7/8)

3370

(132 3/4)

b+457

(b+18)

7070

(278 1/2)

8500

(334 3/4)

b+1143

(b+45)

/2)

/8)

3740

(147 3/8)

4510

(177 5/8)

b+609 (b+24)

8490

(334 3/8)

10210

(402 1/8)

b+1371

(b+54)

(558 3/4)

(671 3/4)

b+2286

4690

(184 3/4)

5650

(222 1/2)

b+762 (b+30)

9440

(371 3/4)

11350

(447)

b+1524

(b+60)

14190

17060

(b+90)

Attaching the projector suspension support PSS-610

When installing the projector on the ceiling, use the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support. For more details on the ceiling installation, r efer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the PSS-610. The installation measu rements are shown be low when you install the projector on the ceiling.

Installation diagram Top view

Align the center of the lens with the center of the screen.

62.1

216.6

/2)

/8)

Front of the cabinet

165

Center of the unit

Center of the screen

7.9

(5/16)

/2)

Center of the lens

Distance between the screen and the center of the lens

Center of the supporting pole (The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit.)

Front view

The lens is offset 7.9 mm (

/16 inch) to the right from the center of the supporting pole. When mounting, take care to align the center of the lens with the center of the screen; not the center of the supporting pole.

Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket

Using adjustment pipe (b): 150/175/200 mm (6 / 7 / 7 Using adjustment pipe (c): 250/275/300 mm (9 7/8 / 10 7/8 / 11 7/8 inches)

125 (5)

250 (9 7/8)

/8 inches)

Center of the supporting pole

Ceiling

134.2

/8)

61.5

Upper ceiling

/2)

mount bracket

The bottom surface of the mount bracket

93.3

/4)

To calculate the installation measuremen ts (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) ={(SS × 33 .5 6/0 . 7 24 0) – 58.520408} × 1.025 a (maximum) ={(SS × 42.35918 19/0.7240 ) – 57.181 415} × 0.975 x = b + (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)

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165 (6

Center of the lens

Center of the unit

/2)

7.9 (5/16)

Side view

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368.5 (14 5/8)

216.6 (8

217.2 (8

234.3 (9 1/4)

/8)

134.2 (5 3/8)

62.1

(2 1/2)

Front of the cabinet

Center of the lens

61.5

/2)

Unit: mm (inches)

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 , not the cable itself.

• Refer to the ope rating i nstructi ons of the connecte d equipment.

• When you connect your projector to PJ MULTI or DVI connector, select the input signal with the “Input-A Signal Sel. ” or “D VI Signal Sel. ” setting in the SET SETTING menu. (1 page 34)

Note

Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting, disconnect the DVI cable and turn off the digital tuner, etc.

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Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting to a DVD Play er/Digital Tuner

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

You can connect a DVD player/digital tuner e quipped wit h component v ideo conne ctors usi ng the supp lied sig nal interface cable.

Active

PR/ C

speakers

S Video

Video

S VIDEO

Rear of th e projector

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

with SONY logo upside

AV amplifier

DVD player, digital tuner, etc.,

with component video

connectors

DVI

PB/ C

Signal interface cable (SIC-HS41, supplied)

: Video signal flow

Tips

• To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tuner which is not equipped with component video connectors, use the S video cable of the DVD player/dig ita l tun er.

• To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tuner which is not equipped with S video output, use the video cable instead of the S video cable.

• To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tun er equipped with a D connector, use a commercially available conversion cable.

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

To connect to a digital tuner equipped with DVI output

You can enjoy better picture by connecting a digital tuner equipped with DVI output to the HDMI input of the projector.

Active speakers

to DVI output

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

Rear of the projector

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

AV amplifier

Digital tuner, etc., with

the DVI output

DVI

Connections and

Preparations

DVI cable (not supplied)

:Video signal flow

To connect to a DVD player equipped with HDMI output

You can enjoy bett er pic ture q ual ity b y co nnecti ng a DVD player/digital tuner equip ped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector.

Active speakers

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

Rear of the projector

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

A V amp lifier

DVD playeretc., with the

HDMI output

DVI

to HDMI output

: Video signal flow

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting to Video Equipment

To connect to video equipment equipped with S video or video output

You can connect a VCR, Sony hard disk video recorder “Clip on” or a laser disk player. See also the instruction manual for each equipment.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

Rear of the projector

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

DVI

Active speakers

AV amplifier

Video equipment

to S video or

video output

S video or video cable (VMC-810S, not supplied)

: Video signal flow

Tip

If you do n o t know to which c o nn ec to r yo u should connect the c a bl e, S VIDEO (S video c onnector) or VIDEO ( v id eo c onnector), connect it to S VIDEO (S video connector) to enjoy better picture quality. If the equipment to be connecte d has no S VIDEO (S video connector), connect the cable to VIDEO (video output).

Connecting to an AV Amplifier

You can enjoy better sound quality by connecting the projector to an AV amplifier using the supplied signal interface cable.

Rear of the projector

AV amplifier

PB/

PR/ C

S Video

Video

Video outputs

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

B/CB PR/CR

with SONY logo upside

: Video signal flow

HDMI

Active speakers

DVI

Component

outputs

Signal interface cable (supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connecting to a Computer

To connect to an analog connector

To hear the sound from a computer, use the speakers built in the computer or connect the active speakers to the computer. You can project a computer’s picture on a large screen using the optional signal interface cable (SIC-HS30).

Note

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

Rear of the projector

Active speakers

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

Computer

DVI

Connections and

Preparations

with SONY logo upside

Signal interface cable (SIC-HS30, not supplied)

: Video signal flow

To connect to the DVI connector

Rear of the projector

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

to monitor output

Computer

Active speakers

DVI

to monitor output

: Video signal flow

DVI cable (not supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting to V avious Equipment using the Optional Interface Unit

You can connect other equipment using the optional interface unit. Additionally, you can select output to the projector or the TV simply by switching the selector of the interface unit.

VCR, etc.

Interface unit (IFU-HS1, not supplied)

with SONY logo upside

DVD player, etc.

PJ muti cable (supplied to IFU-HS1)

S VIDEO

VIDEO

PJ MULTI

Audio amplifier

Rear of the projector

B/CB PR/CR

HDMI

Active speakers

DVI

: Video signal flow : Audio signal flow

Note

Audio from the Interface Unit IFU-HS1 is outpu t o nly when a TV is connected.

with SONY logo upside

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size

Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

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

Connections and

Preparations

and Position

Rear remote control detector

5,7

Adjuster adjustment button

Front remote contro l detector

Adjuster

DYNAMIC

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

ON/

Lights in red.

STANDBY

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

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

ON/

STANDBY

Lights in green.

Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipmen t.

Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen.

Each time you press the button, the input indication changes. (1 page 26)

MS SLIDE

MENUAPA

LENS

–

RESET

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

+ –

Tip

The ?/

1 (on/standby), INPUT, MENU, an d M/m/</,/ENTER

(joystick) buttons on the side panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote cont rol.

INPUT

Video 1

NTSC 3.58

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

Adjust the focus using the FOCUS +/– button, and adjust

Adjust the picture size and

position. the picture size using the ZOOM +/– button.

Screen

Projected picture

ZOOM+/– button

FOCUS +/– button

Adjust the position of the picture to fit the screen using the adjuster.

Adjusting the picture position using the adjuster

Adjuster

Adjuster adjustment button

To lower

To heighten

If “Side Shot” or “V Keystone” are adjusted

manually (valu e adjustment), the built-in te st

pattern is projec ted on th e screen. If you wan t to

make adjustments usi ng the current input signal,

set “Test Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING

menu to “Off.” (1 page 35)

When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only

When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only, you can adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal distortion using the “Side Shot” function to the maximum.

1 Set “V Keystone” in the INST ALL SETTING

menu to “Manual", press ENTER, then M, m or RESET to set the level to “0.” The adjuster is reset.

Note

If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto, ” the correctio n capacity of “S ide Shot” is reduced.

2 Position the projector so that the pi cture

overlaps on the screen as shown below.

Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster adjustment button, and release the button. Holding the adjuster adjustment b utton presse d, move the projector, then release the button at the locked position.

To adjust vertically

Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster adjustment button, then lock the adjuster by releasing the button at the proper point.

To adjust horizontally

Adjust by turni ng the round pads of the adju ster to the right or left.

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Adjust so that the bottom side of the picture is parallel to the bottom side of the screen.

Check that both vertical sides of the picture are parallel to the both verti cal sides of the screen. If the picture does not overlaps on the screen as shown above, confirm and adjust the installation position of the projector and screen referring to

Connections and

Preparations

“Installin g the Projector and a Scr een” (1 page

9).

3 Move the projector vertically so that the

bottom side of the picture fits the bottom inside of the screen frame.

Adjust so that the bottom side of the picture fits the bottom inside of the screen frame.

When adjusting the picture height, do not use the adjuster (1 page 20), but move the projector or the screen vertically to adjust so that t he bottom side of the picture fits the bottom inside of the screen frame.

4 Move the projector horizontally to the left

or right so that one side of the picture fits the inside end of the screen frame.

Adjust so that one side of the picture fits the inside end of the screen frame.

5 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – .

SIDE SHOT

Press SIDE SHOT + or – so that the upper side of the picture becomes parallel to the bottom side. If the ri ght si de is longe r than t he le ft si de, press SIDE SHOT +. If the left side is longer than the right side, press SIDE SHO T –. To fineadjust the distortion, press M or m.

Note

Even when projecting us ing “Side Shot”, four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to the sides of a screen frame.

Note

When adjusting so that one side of the picture fits the inside end of the screen frame, make sure not to separate the bottom side of the picture from the bottom inside of th e screen frame.

When projecting using both “Side Shot” (1 page 35) and “V Keystone” (1 page 35) adjustments

When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V Keystone” adjustments, the vertical and horizontal distortions are corrected.

1 Check that “V Keystone” in the INSTALL

SETTING menu is set to “Auto."

Note

“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” in the default. If it is set to “Auto,” the vertical distortion of the picture will be automaticall y corrected. The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In th is case, set manually by value adjustment.

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

2 Position the projector so that the picture

overlaps on the screen as shown below.

Adjust so that both vertical sides of the picture are parallel to the both vertical sides of the screen.

Check that both vertical sides of the picture are parallel to the both vertical sides of the screen. If they are not parallel, set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Manual,” then press ENTER and adjust the distortion with M or m so that they be come parallel.

3 Move the projector horizontally to t he left

or right so that one side of the pi cture fits the inside end of the screen frame.

Adjust so that one side of the picture fits the inside end of the screen frame.

4 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or –.

SIDE SHOT

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

Note

Even when projecting us ing “Side Shot”, four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to the sides of a screen frame.

If you position the proj ector on the le ft side of the screen, adjust so th at the left si de of the pictur e fits the left inside end of the screen frame. With the projector positioned on the right side, adjust so that the right side o f the picture f its the right inside end of the screen frame. If the picture does not overlap on the screen, determine and adjust the installation position of the projector and s creen referrin g to “Install ing the Projector and a Screen” (1 page 9).

When projecting from the center

1 Check that “V Keystone” in the INSTALL

SETTING menu is set to “Auto."

Note

"V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” in the default. If it is set to “Auto,” the vertical distortion of the picture will be automatically corrected. The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temp erat ure or the screen angle. In this case, set manually by value adjustment.

2 Position the projector so that the upper

and bottom sides of the picture are parallel to the horizontal frame ends of the screen, and the left and right sides of the picture are parallel to the vertical frame ends of the screen, as shown below.

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

If the picture does not overlap on the screen as shown above, confirm and adjust the installation position of the projector and screen referring to “Installin g the Projector and a Scr een” (1 page

9). If the left and right sides of the picture are not parallel to the left and right sides of the screen, set “V Keystone ” in the INST ALL SETTING menu to “Manual,” press ENTER, then adjust with M or m so that they becomes parallel.

3 Adjust so that both ends of the bottom

side of the picture fit those of the bottom side of the screen using the adjuster and the ZOOM + or –.

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language

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

DYNAMIC

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

2 4-6

Connections and

Preparations

Press the FOCUS buttons + or – to adjust the focus again.

MS SLIDE

MENUAPA

LENS

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

Tip

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

Plug the AC power cord into a

RESET

–

wall outlet.

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

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language

Connections and

Preparations

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

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

Press M or m to select

“Language”, and press , or

ENTER.

Press MENU.

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

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture...

Press M or m to select the

Volume: 30

MENU SETTING menu, and press , or ENTER.

The select ed menu appears.

Input A

Press M or m to select a

ENTER

language, and press ENTER.

The menu changes to the selected language.

ENTER

Input A

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language

ENTER

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

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

MS SLIDE

LENS

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

Projecting

–

Projecting the Picture on the Screen

Projecting

Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

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

ON/

Lights in red.

STANDBY

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

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

ON/

STANDBY

Lights in green.

Turn on the equipment 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.

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 MULTI INPUT via the optional signal interface cable or the interface unit

Component equipment connected to Y / P

B/CB / PR/CR on the projecto r

Digital video equipment connected to digital (DVI) connector on the projector

Equipment connected to HDMI connector on the projector

“Memory Stick” inserted into the “Memory Stick” slot

Set the “Input-A Sig nal Sel.” or “D VI Signal Se l.” setting in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal. (1 page 34)

Note

Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting, disconnect the DVI cable and turn off the digital tuner, etc.

Press INPUT to display

Video 1

S-Video 1

Input-A

Video 2

S-Video 2

Component

DVI*

HDMI

Example:To view the picture from the video

equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT jack.

Video 1

INPUT

Projecting the Picture on the Screen

NTSC 3.58

Press ZOOM +/– to adjust the

size of the picture.

ZOOM +/– button

Press FOCUS +/– to adjust the focus.

Adjust to obtain sharp focus.

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode

FOCUS +/– button

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 indicato r flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/ST ANDBY indicat or 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.

Y ou can enjo y variou s wide screen mode according to the video signal rece i v ed. You can also select it usi ng the menu. (1 page 33)

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

MS SLIDE

LENS

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

+ –

WIDE MODE button

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

Projecting

You can turn of f the projec tor b y holdi ng the [/1 (on/ standby) switch for about one second, instead of performing the above steps.

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 c ompressed and displaye d in

the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to

view a movie with subtitles.

Good-bye

Projecting

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 fill 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 horizontally in the same ratio to fill the 16:9 sc reen. This mode is ideal fo r viewing a wide-format movie.

Full Through

One-to-one mapping i s done on a sque ezed 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 in the center

of the screen.

Notes

• You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Position” in the INPUT SETTING menu only when “Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected.

• 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 signal o f the Mem ory No . 1, 2, 3, 4, 43 or 4 4 (ref er to the “Preset Signals” chart) is input, you cannot adjust “V Keystone” or “Side Shot” in the INSTALL SETTING menu.

Notes on selecting the wide screen mode

• Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the a spect rati o of the ori ginal picture will provide a different look fr om 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).

Mode

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

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

MS SLIDE

LENS

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

PICTURE MODE buttons

DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA USER 1, 2 and 3

DYNAMIC

Select for enhanced picture sharpness in bright environment.

STANDARD

Recommended for normal vi e wing co ndition in your home.

CINEMA

Select for soft, film-like picture in dark environment.

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 project or . Press one of the USER 1, 2 and 3 buttons, then ad just the pict ure by using the menus. The settings are stored, and you can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality b y press ing the button. (1 page

32)

Projecting

–

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

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

Operation through the Menus

The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu fo r making various adj ustment s and set tings . 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 23.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

MS SLIDE

LENS

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

+ –

–

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

2-4

Operation through the Menus

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