Sony VPL-HS3 User Manual

Video Projector VPL-HS3

4-099-552-11 (1)

Video Projector

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

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VPL-HS3

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do n ot 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.

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-HS3 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 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

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus ..............27

Menu Lists .............................................29

Menu Configurations .......................................29

Menu Items ................................................... 29

About the Preset Memory No....................... 32

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

Connections and Preparations

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

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

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

Installing the Projector and a Screen.............. 7

Step 2:

Connecting the Projector .......................9

Connecting to a DVD Player/Digital Tuner. 10

Connecting to Video Equipment.................. 11

Connecting to an AV Amplifier ................... 11

Connecting to “PlayStation 2,” etc. .............. 12

Connecting to a Computer........................... 13

Connecting to Vavious Equipment using the

Optional Interface Unit............................ 14

Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal from the

Computer.................................................. 33

Others

Troubleshooting .......................................34

Replacing the Lamp .................................36

Replacing the Air Filter ............................38

Specifications ...........................................39

Location of Controls ................................45

Front.............................................................. 45

Rear............................................................... 46

Bottom .......................................................... 46

Remote Control ................................................47

Index ..........................................................48

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and

Position .................................................. 15

Step 4:

Selecting the Menu Language .............20

Projecting

Projecting the Picture on the Screen ..22

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode ........24

Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ...26

Precautions

On safety

• Check that the operat ing 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 have to 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)

Adjuster spacers (2)

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

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

Insert the batteries E side first as s hown 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 8). 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

Do not use the projector under the following conditions:

Connections and

Preparations

Installing the Pr ojector and

Tilting the unit extremely

Blocking the ventilation holes

Ventilation

holes

(exhaust)

Tip

For further details on the lo cat ion of th e ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see “Locatio n of Controls” on page 45.

Ventilation holes (intake)

Placing the projector withou t the adjuster

a Screen

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

Note

When installing the pr ojec to r a n d scree n, b e sure not to tilt them. If you tilt either or both of them, the adjustment cannot be correctly carried out.

Determine the ins tallation position of the projector and screen.

Screen

8˚

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.

5˚

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.

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 pr oje ct or 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)

Step 1: Installing the Projector

Connections and

Preparations

e: Maximum 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 a)

f: Maximum 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 17)

Position t he projector with 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)

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 40 .

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.1

(3.6)

1.2

(3.9)

-0.2

(-0.7)

(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)0(0)

1.7

(5.6)

1.8

(5.9)

-0.2

(-0.7)

2.2

(7.2)

2.4

(7.9)3(9.8)

-0.3 (-1)

2.8

(9.2)

-0.4

(-1.3)

3.3

(10.8)

3.6

(11.8)

-0.4

(-1.3)

4.2

(13.8)

4.5

(14.8)

-0.4

(-1.3)

Screen

size

(inches)

Tip

The table shows the distances when projecting the conventional video signals. Distances used for projecting a 1080i/720p format signal and computer’s signal are shown on page 40 .

40 60 80 100 120 150

-0.1

(-0.3)

(0.3)

(0.7)

0.1

0.2

-0.1

(-0.3)

0.2

(0.7)

0.3 (1)

-0.1

(-0.3)

0.3 (1)

0.4

(1.3)

-0.1

(-0.3)

0.4

(1.3)

0.5

(1.6)

-0.2

(-0.7)

0.5

(1.6)

0.6 (2)

When projecting from th e center (1 page 19)

You can change the projection angle using the adjuster. (1 page 16) Position the projector with the lens en d within the area in the illustration, 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

(3.2)

1.2

(3.9)

1.5

(4.9)2(6.5)

1.8

(5.9)

2.4

(7.9)3(9.9)

2.5

(8.2)3(9.9)

3.6

(11.9)

-0.3 (-1)

0.6 (2)

0.7

(2.3)

3.8

(12.4)

4.5

(14.9)

Note

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

When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V Keystone” a djustments (1 page

18)

Position t he 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)

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.2

(3.9)

1.3

(4.3)

-0.2

(-0.7)

1.7

(5.6)

1.9

(6.2)

–0.3 (–1)

2.2

(7.2)

2.5

(8.2)

–0.4

(–1.3)

2.8

(9.2)

3.1

(10.2)

–0.6 (–2)

3.4

(11.2)

3.7

(12.1)

–0.7

(–2.3)

4.2

(13.8)

4.6

(15.1)

–0.9 (–3)

For “Floor installation example”, see page 41.

Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 15)

T o project an image, connec t video equipment to the projector. (1 page 9)

Note

When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may sometimes 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.

Step 1: Installing the Projector

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 from th e plug , not the cable itself.

• Refer to the operati ng instru ction s of the co nnected equipment.

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

31)

Connections and

Preparations

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• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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 D VD player /digita l tuner equi pped with c omponent vide o connecto rs using t he suppli ed signal interface cable.

Active speakers

S Video

Video

AV amplifier

Rear of the projector

DVD player, digital tuner, etc.,

with component video

connectors

with SONY logo upside

: Video signal flow

Signal interface cable (SIC-HS40, supplied)

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 t he projector to a DVD player/digital tuner which is not equi pped with S video output, use the vid eo cable instead of the S video cable.

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

PB/ C

PR/ C

To connect to a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with HDMI output

You can enjoy better picture b y connec ti ng a D VD play er/di gital tuner equ ipped wit h HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector.

Rear of th e projector

DVD player, digital tuner, etc., with the HDMI output

to HDMI output

: Video signal

flow

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

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.

Rear of the projector

Video equipment

to S video or video/

audio output

Connections and

Preparations

S video or video/audio cable

: Video/audio signal flow

Tip

If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO (S video connector) or VIDEO (video connector), 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 con nector).

(VMC-810S, not supplied)

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 th e projector

Active speakers

AV amplifier

: Video signal flow

with SONY logo upside

Signal interface cable (supplied)

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

PB/ C

PR/

Video

Connections and

Preparations

Connecting to “PlayStation 2,” etc.

To connect to the AV multi output of “PlayStation 2,” etc.

You can enjoy video games projected on the screen by connecting the projector to the “PlayStation 2,” “PlayStation” (PS one) or “PlayStation.” See also the instruction manual of the connected “PlayStation 2,” etc.

Rear of the projector

PlayStation 2

to A V multi output

AV cable (SCPH-10060 or SCPH-10030, not supplied)

: Video/audio signal

flow

To connect to another video game equipment

To connect to another video game equipment, refer to the instruction manual of the video game equipment.

Rear of the projector

Video game

to AV multi output

Cable supplied with the video game equipment, or optional cable which is compatible with the video game equipment

: Video/ audio signal

flow

Step 2: Connecting the Projector

Connecting to a Computer

You can project a computer’s picture on a large screen using the optional signal interface cable (SIC-HS30).

Connections and

Preparations

Rear of the projector

: Video/audio signal

flow

with SONY logo upside

Signal interface cable (SIC-HS30, not supplied)

Computer

Active speakers

to monitor output

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 by switching the selector of the interface unit.

VCR, etc.

DVD player, etc.

Interface unit (IFU-HS1, not supplied)

with SONY logo upside

Audio amplifier

PJ muti cable (supplied to IFU-HS1)

with SONY logo upside

Active speakers

: Video signal flow : Audio signal flow

Rear of the projector

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

5,7 5,8

Rear remote control detector

Ajuster lock lever Front remote control

detector

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

CINEMA

–

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

M/m/</,/

ENTER buttons

RESET button

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

+ –

ON/

STANDBY

Press the [/1 (on/standby)

Lights in red.

switch to turn on the projector.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.

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 23)

Video 1

INPUT

NTSC 3.58

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

Connections and

Preparations

Adjust the focus using the FOCUS ring, and adjust the picture size using the ZOOM ring.

ZOOM ring

Adjust the position of the

FOCUS ring

picture to fit the screen using the adjuster.

until the adjuster clicks into

lower side at the rear of the projector with a click.

the round hole in the

Round hole

Adjusting the picture position using the supplied adjuster spacer

Attaching one of the supplied spacers for adjuster adjustment (spacers for 1 the projector to the right or left at a tilting angle up to 2

º.

º and 2°) allows you to tilt

Adjuster spacer (supplied)

Adjusting the picture position using the adjuster

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

Adjuster lock lever

You can move the pro jecto r hori zontal ly or vertically within the following ranges:

Up to 30° each way horizontally

Up to 10° each way vertically

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,

remove the adjuster bar at the bottom of the adjuster table to which y o u want to attach the supplied spacer.

To reset the projector to the center position of the adjuster

Hold down and slide the adjuster lock lever to the right, move the p rojector, then return the lock lever

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

3 Fit the spacer into the removed adjuster

bar spot.

Adjust the picture size and position.

Screen

Projected picture

If “Side Shot” or “V Keystone” are adjusted manually (value adjustment), the built-in te st pattern is pro jected on the screen. If you wa nt to make adjustments usi ng the current input signal, set “Test Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Off.” (1 page 32)

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 and M, m or RESET to set the level to “0”, then reset the position of the adjuster (1 page 16).

Connections and

Preparations

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 16), but move the projector or the screen vertically to adjust so that the bottom side of the picture fits the bottom inside of the screen frame.

4 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.

Note

If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto, ” the correctio n capaci ty of “Side Shot” is reduced.

2 Position the projector so that the picture

overlaps on the screen as shown below.

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

Check that the vertical sides of the picture are parallel to the vertical sides of the screen. 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 Screen” (1 page

7).

Note

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

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

5 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using SIDE SHOT + or – .

SIDE SHOT

Press SIDE SHO T + or – so that the upper side of the picture becomes pa rallel 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.

2 Position the projector so that the pi cture

overlaps on the screen as shown below.

Adjust so that the vertical sides of t he pictu re ar e paralle l to the vertical sides of the screen.

Check that both vertical sides of the picture are parallel to the 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 become parallel.

3 Move the projector horizontally to the 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.

Note

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

When projecting using both “Side Shot” (1 page 32) and “V Keystone” (1 page 32) adjustments

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

1 Set the “V Keystone” in the INSTALL

SETTING menu to “Auto."

Note

“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Manual” in the default. If it is set to “ Auto, ” the vertical d istortion of the picture will be automatically corrected. The “V Keystone” adjustment may not corre ct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperat ure or the screen ang le. In this case, set manually by value adjustment.

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 inside end of the screen frame. With the projector positioned on the right side, adjust so that the right side of the picture f its the right ins ide end of the screen frame. If the picture does not overlap on the screen, determine and adjust the installation position of the projector an d screen referr ing to “Install ing the Projector and a Screen” (1 page 7).

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position

Connections and

Preparations

4 Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal

distortion using 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 SI DE SHOT –. T o fine-adjust the distortion, press M or m.

are parallel to the vertical frame ends of the screen, as shown below.

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 “Installing the Projector and a Screen” (1 page

7). 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 become 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 ring.

Note

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

When projecting from the center

1 Set the “V Keystone” in the INSTALL

SETTING menu to “Auto."

Note

“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Manual” in the default . If it is set to “ Auto, ” the v ertical distortion of the picture will be auto m at icall y c o rrecte d . T he “ V Keystone” adjustment may not correct trap ezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the r oom temperature 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 paralle l to the horizontal frame ends of the screen, and the left and right sides of the picture

Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust the focus again.

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 thirteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory default setting is English.

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 ENTER.

The menu changes to the selected language.

ENTER

Input A

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

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.

Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING menu according to the input signal . (1 page 31)

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

Equipment connected to HDMI INPUT on the projector

NTSC 3.58

Press INPUT to display

Video 1

S-Video 1

Input-A

Video 2

S-Video 2

HDMI

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

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To turn off the power

1 Press the [/1 (on/standby) sw itch.

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 proj ector by ho lding t he [/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 30)

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

CINEMA

–

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

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 in the 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 f or video (50Hz) or progress ive component (50p) input signal.

• You can adjust the position of the subtitle s with “T itle 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 video (50p) signal is in put, the picture may not be completely displayed on the screen due to the number of dots of the LCD panel.

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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 pict ure 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

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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode

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

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

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.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

PICTURE MODE buttons

DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA USER 1, 2 and 3

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 stor e the settings in to the selec ted 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

29)

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 20.

INPUTLIGHT

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE

USER 2

ENTER

DDE

MUTING

WIDE MODE

VOLUME SIDE SHOT

–

CINEMA

USER 3USER 1

MENUAPA

RESET

2-4 1

Operation through the Menus

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Make the setting or adjustment on an item.

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

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 ENTER to restore the original screen.

You can restore the original screen using < depending on the selected item.

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

Using the Menus

The select ed menu appea rs.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

To reset items that have been

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

Input A

adjusted

Select the item you want to reset, then press RESET. “Complete!” appears on the screen and the setting is reset to its factory preset value. Items that can be reset are:

• “Contrast,” “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

ENTER

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 29 to 32.

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 adju st 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 43)

PICTURE SETTING

Item Description

Picture Mode You can select picture viewing mode that

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.

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.

Volume Adjusts the volume. Adjust Picture…

Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the

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

Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the

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

Color The higher the setting, the greater the

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

Hue The higher the setting, the more greenish

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

Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the

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

RGB Enhancer

Adjusts the picture sharpness when computer signals are input.

Using the Menus

Menu Lists

Item Description

Black Level Adj (Adjust)

Gamma Mode Graphics: Reproduce s t he photos in

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

DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)

Using the Menus

Cinema Black Pro

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.

natural tones.

Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable

for images that contain lots of text.

Middle: Gives the white colors a neutral

tint.

Low: Gives the white colors a red tint. 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 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.

Iris Control Switches the iris function during projection.

Off: Normal contrast. On: Enhances the black by emphasizing

the contrast.

Lamp Control Switches the lamp wattage during projection.

High: Normal wattage. Low: Enhances the black by reducing the

lamp wattage.

Tip

If “Lamp Control” is set to “Low,” the next time the power is turned on, the lamp will use the “High” setting initially, and then go to “Low."

INPUT SETTING

Item Description

Adjust Signal…

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.

Item Description

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

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.

For details, see “Selecting the Wide Screen Mode” on page 24.

V (vertical) increases,

Menu Lists

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