Sony VPL-HW15 User Manual
Video Projector
4-156-596-12 (1)
Operating Instructions
VPL-HW15
© 2009 Sony Corporation
WARNING
Wartungsarbeiten stets nur
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal.
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin de réduire les risques
d’incendie ou d’électrocution,
ne pas exposer cet appareil à
la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque
d’électrocution, garder le
coffret fermé. Ne confier
l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à
un personnel qualifié.
CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE
RELIÉ À LA TERRE.
WARNUNG
Um die Gefahr von Bränden
oder elektrischen Schlägen zu
verringern, darf dieses Gerät
nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit
ausgesetzt werden.
Um einen elektrischen Schlag
zu vermeiden, darf das
Gehäuse nicht geöffnet
werden. Überlassen Sie
DIESES GERÄT MUSS
GEERDET WERDEN.
For the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
WARNING:
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V
may require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk
of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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All interface cables used to connect
peripherals must be shielded in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: VPL-HW15
Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone Number:858-942-2230
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.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC
and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the
addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
Pour les clients en Europe
Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon.
Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la
sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Allemagne. Pour toute question
concernant le service ou la garantie, veuillez
consulter les adresses indiquées dans les
documents de service ou de garantie séparés.
Für Kunden in Europa
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Der autorisierte Repräsentant für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Deutschland. Bei jeglichen
Angelegenheiten in Bezug auf
Kundendienst oder Garantie wenden Sie
sich bitte an die in den separaten
Kundendienst- oder Garantiedokumenten
aufgeführten Anschriften.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et ITstrømfordelingssystem.
Für Kunden in Deutschland
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur
entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen
beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen
sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das
Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert “Batterie
leer” oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der
Batterien “nicht mehr einwandfrei
funktioniert”. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie
die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem
Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die
Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.
For the customers in Taiwan only
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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 6
Location of Controls
Front/Right Side .................................7
Rear/Bottom ....................................... 8
Remote Control .................................. 9
Connections and
Preparations
Unpacking ........................................10
Step 1: Installing the Projector ......... 11
Before Setting Up the
Projector ..................................... 11
Positioning the Projector and a
screen ......................................... 13
Step 2: Adjusting the Picture
Position ............................................ 17
Step 3: Connecting the Projector ..... 22
Connecting to a VCR ................. 22
Connecting to a Computer ......... 25
Step 4: Selecting the Menu
Language ..........................................26
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the
Screen ...............................................28
Turning Off the Power ................29
Operating the BRAVIA Sync
Compatible Equipment with the
Remote Control of the Projector ......30
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode .....32
Selecting the Picture Viewing
Mode ................................................34
Adjusting the Picture Quality ...........35
Selecting to Directly Adjust the
Desired Menu Item .....................35
Selecting Desired Adjust Menu
Items in the Order .......................36
Adjusting the Picture Using Real
Color Processing ...............................37
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus ...........39
Picture Menu ....................................43
Advanced Picture Menu ...................47
Screen Menu .....................................48
Setup Menu .......................................50
Function Menu .................................52
Installation Menu ..............................54
Information Menu .............................56
About the Preset Memory No. ....57
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Others
About the Control for HDMI ........... 58
About the x.v.Color ..........................59
Troubleshooting ...............................60
Warning Indicators .....................63
Message Lists .............................64
Replacing the Lamp and the Air
Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation
Holes (intake) ...................................65
Cleaning the Air Filter .....................68
Fitting the Lens Cap .........................68
Cleaning and the Screen of the
Projector ...........................................69
Specifications ...................................70
Preset Signals .............................72
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items ...............................75
Ceiling Installation ...........................77
Index ...............................................81
Trademark Information
“PS3” is a registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.
..........................................................................
Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard mutual
control function which uses the HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
This projector supports DeepColor, x.v.Color,
LipSync and computer input signal of HDMI
standards. It also supports HDCP.
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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 wall 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 disconnected to the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, 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 buildup
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 ventilation holes
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything
near these holes, or internal heat build-up
may occur, causing picture degradation or
damage to the projector.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and
packing material; they will come in handy if
you ever have to ship your unit. For
maximum protection, repack your unit as it
was originally packed at the factory.
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Location of Controls
Front/Right Side
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote
control to operate the projector.
Location of Controls
M/m/</, (arrow)/
(enter) button (1 page 39)
MENU button (1 page 39)
INPUT button (1 page 28)
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 18)
Control panel
Lens shift dials (1 page 18)
LAMP/COVER
indicator
(1 page 63)
Ventilation
holes (exhaust)
(1 page 12)
Focus ring (1 page 20)
Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 12)
Note
While the ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in orange, the power saving
mode is on. (1 page 51)
Remote control detector
Zoom lever (1 page 20)
ON/STANDBY
indicator
(1 page 17)
- AC IN socket
HDMI 1 connector (1 page 22)
HDMI 2 connector (1 page 22)
INPUT A connector (1 page 25)
S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/VIDEO INPUT
connector (phono type) (1 page 24)
B/CB PR/CR connector
Y P
(phono type) (1 page 22)
REMOTE connector
Connects to a computer,
etc. for remote control
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Rear/Bottom
Ventilation holes (intake)
(1 page 12)
Ventilation holes (intake)
(1 page 12)
Ventilation holes (intake)
(1 page 12)
Ventilation holes (intake)
(1 page 12)
Lamp cover (1 page 66)
Adjusters (1 page 21)
Filter holder (1 page 67)
Ventilation holes (intake)
(1 page 12)
Projector suspension
support attaching hole
(1 page 77)
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Remote Control
LIGHT button
Illuminates the buttons on
the remote control.
PICTURE MODE buttons
(1 page 34)
Buttons to operate
BRAVIA Sync compatible
equipment (1 page 30)
Location of Controls
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (On/standby)
switch (1 page 18)
INPUT button (1 page 28)
LENS button
(1 page 18)
BLACK LEVEL button
(1 page 35)
GAMMA CORRECTION
button (1 page 35)
COLOR SPACE button
(1 page 35)
WIDE MODE button
(1 page 32)
SHARPNESS +/– button
(1 page 45)
RESET button (1 page 39)
M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter)
buttons (1 page 39)
MENU button (1 page 39)
ADVANCED IRIS button
(1 page 35)
COLOR TEMP button
(1 page 35)
ADJ PIC (Adjust Picture) button
(1 page 36)
RCP (Real Color Processing)
button (1 page 37)
CONTRAST +/– button
(1 page 44)
BRIGHTNESS +/– button
(1 page 44)
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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) and
Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2)
Inserting the batteries into the remote control
Insert the batteries E side first as shown in the illustration.
Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may
cause a short circuit and may generate heat.
• AC power cord (1)
• Lens cap (1)
When you have purchased the projector,
the lens cap is put onto the lens.
Remove this lens cap when you use the
projector.
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
Push and slide to open.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.
Installing batteries
Two size AA (R6) batteries are supplied for Remote Control.
To avoid risk of explosion, use size AA (R6) manganese or alkaline batteries.
Caution about handling the remote control
• Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind
onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct
sunlight, or a damp room.
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Step 1: Installing the Projector
The projector displays pictures output from
a VCR or other device.
The lens shift allows you to have broader
options for placing the projector and
viewing pictures easily.
Before Setting Up the Projector
Unsuitable installation
Do not place the projector in the following
situations, which may cause malfunction
or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated location
Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)
around the unit.
Hot and humid
Installing the projector in such a location
may cause a malfunction of the unit due to
moisture condensation or rise in
temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may occur.
Very dusty and extremely smoky
locations
Install in a location away from walls
To maintain the performance and
reliability of the projector, allow at
least 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) between
the projector and walls.
Connections and Preparations
Locations subject to direct cool or
warm air from an air-conditioner
(11
30 cm
7
/8inches)
30 cm
(11
7
/8inches)
(11 7/8inches)
(11
30 cm
30 cm
7
/8inches)
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Improper use
Do not do any of the following while using
the projector.
Blocking the ventilation holes (intake
or exhaust)
Ventilation holes
(intake)
Ventilation holes
(exhaust)
Tip
For details on the location of the ventilation
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of
Controls” (1 page 7).
Tilting front/rear and left/right
15° or more
15° or more
Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle
of more than 15 degrees.
Do not install the projector anywhere other
than on a level surface or on the ceiling.
Installing the projector in such a location
may result in uneven color uniformity or
reduce the reliability of the effects of the
lamp.
When installing the unit at altitudes
When using the projector at an altitude of
1,500 m or higher, set “Cooling Setting” in the
Setup menu to “High” (1 page 50).
Failing to set this mode when using the
projector at high altitudes could have adverse
effects, such as reducing the reliability of
certain components.
15° or more
15° or more
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15° or more
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily
accessible disconnect device in the fixed
wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily
accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault
should occur during operation of the unit,
operate the disconnect device to switch the
power supply off, or disconnect the power
plug.
Positioning the Projector and a screen
The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size
of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features.
1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.
You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector so that the center
of the lens is within the area indicated in gray in the illustration.
Use the values L, x and y in the table on page 15 or 16 as a guide.
Screen
*
**
* Installation position not using lens shift (x = 0, y = 0)
** Example of installation position using lens shift (x, y)
Connections and Preparations
L: Distance between the screen and the front end of the projector’s lens.
x: Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of the
projector’s lens.
y: Vertical distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector’s
lens.
For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see “Ceiling Installation.”
(1 page 77)
For details on the lens shift feature, see “Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position.”
(1 page 17)
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size
Screen Size
SS (inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620
minimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 9307
L
maximum 1840 2782 3723 4664 5605 7017 9371 11724 14077
x 000000000
y 324 486 648 809 971 1214 1619 2024 2428
x 44 66 89 111 133 166 221 277 332
y 259 389 518 648 777 971 1295 1619 1943
x 89 133 177 221 266 332 443 553 664
y 194 291 389 486 583 728 971 1214 1457
x 133 199 266 332 398 498 664 830 996
y 130 194 259 324 389 486 648 809 971
x 177 266 354 443 531 664 886 1107 1328
y 65 97 130 162 194 243 324 405 486
x 221 332 443 553 664 830 1107 1384 1660
y 000000000
To calculate the installation positions
L (minimum) = 31.1781 (1
L (maximum) = 47.0644 (1
y = –1.463 × x (mm or inch) + 8.0942 (
40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
(47 3/8) (71 7/8) (96 1/2) (121) (145 1/2) (182 3/8) (243 3/4) (305 1/8) (366 1/2)
(72 1/2) (109 5/8) (146 5/8) (183 5/8) (220 3/4) (276 3/8) (369) (461 5/8) (554 1/4)
(0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
7
(12
/8)(19 1/4) (25 5/8) (31 7/8) (38 1/4)(47 7/8) (63 3/4) (79 3/4) (95 5/8)
3
(1
/4)(2 5/8)(3 5/8)(4 3/8)(5 1/4)(6 5/8)(8 3/4) (11) (13 1/8)
1
(10
/4)(15 3/8) (20 1/2) (25 5/8) (30 5/8)(38 1/4) (51) (63 3/4) (76 1/2)
5
(3
/8)(5 1/4) (7) (8 3/4) (10 1/2)(13 1/8) (17 1/2) (21 7/8) (26 1/4)
3
(7
/4)(11 1/2) (15 3/8) (19 1/4)(23)(28 3/4) (38 1/4) (47 7/8) (57 3/8)
1
(5
/4)(7 7/8) (10 1/2) (13 1/8) (15 3/4)(19 5/8) (26 1/4) (32 3/4) (39 1/4)
1
(5
/8)(7 3/4) (10 1/4) (12 7/8) (15 3/8)(19 1/4) (25 5/8) (31 7/8) (38 1/4)
(7) (10
5
(2
/8)(3 7/8)(5 1/8)(6 1/2)(7 3/4)(9 5/8) (12 7/8)(16)(19 1/4)
3
(8
/4)(13 1/8) (17 1/2) (21 7/8) (26 1/4)(32 3/4) (43 5/8) (54 1/2) (65 3/8)
1
/2) (14) (17 1/2)(21)(26 1/4) (35) (43 5/8) (52 3/8)
(0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
Unit: mm (inches)
7
/32) × SS – 46.1543 (1 13/16)
27
/32) × SS – 42.3308 (1 21/32)
5
/16) × SS
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When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size
Screen Size
SS (inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620
minimum 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401
L
maximum 2262 3414 4566 5718 6870 8598 11478 14357 17237
x 000000000
y 396 594 792 991 1189 1486 1981 2477 2972
x 54 81 108 135 163 203 271 339 406
y 317 475 634 792 951 1189 1585 1981 2377
x 108 163 217 271 325 406 542 677 813
y 238 357 475 594 713 892 1189 1486 1783
x 163 244 325 406 488 610 813 1016 1219
y 158 238 317 396 475 594 792 991 1189
x 217 325 433 542 650 813 1084 1355 1626
y 79 119 158 198 238 297 396 495 594
x 271 406 542 677 813 1016 1355 1693 2032
y 000000000
To calculate the installation positions
L (minimum) = 38.1569 (1
L (maximum) = 57.5992 (2
y = –1.463 × x (mm or inch) + 9.9060 (
40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
(58 3/8) (88 3/8) (118 3/8) (148 1/2) (178 1/2) (223 5/8) (298 5/8) (373 3/4) (448 7/8)
(89 1/8) (134 1/2) (179 7/8) (225 1/8) (270 1/2) (338 5/8) (452) (565 1/4) (678 5/8)
(0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
5
(15
/8) (23 1/2)(31 1/4) (39 1/8) (46 7/8) (58 5/8) (78) (97 5/8)
1
(2
/4)(3 1/4)(4 3/8)(5 3/8)(6 1/2) (8) (10 3/4)(13 3/8) (16)
1
(12
/2) (18 3/4) (25) (31 1/4) (37 1/2) (46 7/8) (62 1/2) (78) (93 5/8)
3
(4
/8)(6 1/2)(8 5/8) (10 3/4) (12 7/8) (16) (21 3/8)(26 3/4) (32 1/8)
3
(9
/8) (14 1/8)(18 3/4) (23 1/2) (28 1/8) (35 1/8) (46 7/8)(58 5/8) (70 1/4)
1
(6
/2)(9 5/8)(12 7/8) (16) (19 1/4) (24 1/8) (32 1/8) (40) (48)
1
(6
/4)(9 3/8)(12 1/2) (15 5/8) (18 3/4) (23 1/2) (31 1/4)(39 1/8) (46 7/8)
5
(8
/8) (12 7/8)(17 1/8) (21 3/8) (25 5/8) (32 1/8) (42 3/4)(53 3/8) (64 1/8)
1
(3
/8)(4 3/4)(6 1/4)(7 7/8)(9 3/8) (11 3/4) (15 5/8)(19 1/2) (23 1/2)
3
(10
/4) (16) (21 3/8) (26 3/4) (32 1/8) (40) (53 3/8)(66 3/4) (80)
(0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
Unit: mm (inches)
1
/2) × SS – 46.1543 (1 13/16)
9
/32) × SS – 42.3308 (1 21/32)
3
/8) × SS
Connections and Preparations
(117 1/8)
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2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen.
Top view
Screen
3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the
screen. (1 page 17)
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.
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Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
ON/STANDBY indicator
1
Lens shift dials
4
Remote control
detector
5, 6
Zoom lever,
Focus ring
3 LENS button
2
Connections and Preparations
?/1 (On/
standby)
switch
Tip
The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/</,/ (joystick) buttons on the side
panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote control.
Note
Depending on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote
control. In this case, point the remote control to the screen instead of the projector.
1 After connecting the AC cord to
the projector plug the AC cord
Lights in red.
into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights
in red and the projector goes into
standby mode.
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Flashes in green fo
r
a while (tens of
seconds) and then
lights in green.
2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes
in green, and then lights in green.
When the ON/STANDBY indicator
flashes, “Starting...” appears on the
screen.
3 Display a test signal for
performing adjustments.
Press the LENS button on the remote
control to display the test signal.
Tip
The test signal is displayed for 1 minute.
Press the button to clear the test signal
display before that.
4 Move both lens shift dials to
adjust the picture position.
To adjust the vertical
position
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To adjust the horizontal position
To adjust the horizontal position
Turn the lens shift dial right or left.
The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen
width from the center of the lens.
25% 1 screen width 25%
Top view
: Picture position when moving the picture to the left
at maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture to the
right at maximum
To adjust the vertical position
Turn the lens shift dial up or down.
The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65% of the screen
height from the center of the lens.
Side view
Connections and Preparations
65%
1
screen
height
65%
: Picture position when moving the picture upward at
maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at
maximum
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Notes
• The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area
illustrated below. In this connection, see “Positioning the Projector and a screen” (1 page 13) as
well.
Range of movement of
the projected picture
Projected Picture
H: Width of the projected picture
V: Height of the projected picture
• When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, the distance the
picture projected on the screen moves differ depending on how much the lens shift is adjusted. For
details, see the table on page 15 or 16.
5 Adjust the picture size using the
zoom lever.
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Zoom lever
6 Adjust the focus using the focus
ring.
Focus ring
To adjust the tilt of the installation surface
If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the projector
level.
Turn to adjust.
Adjusters
Notes
• Pointing the projector at too high or too low of a tilt will result in trapezoidal distortion in the
projected image.
• Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.
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Step 3: 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; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or
poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not
the cable itself.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
Connecting to a VCR
To connect to equipment with HDMI output connectors
You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc
player/recorder, or PS3
Moreover, if you have a Control for HDMI compatible equipment, you can operate the
projector synchronizing with the Control for HDMI compatible equipment. For details,
see the Function menu (1 page 52) and “About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 58).
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equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector.
Right side of the projector
: Video signal flow
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AV amplifier
Equipment with HDMI
output connectors
HDMI cable (not supplied)
When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use
a cable that has acquired the HDMI logo.
Speakers
to HDMI output
Notes
• When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, make sure the V mark on the upper
part of the HDMI input of the projector and the
v mark on the connector of the cable is
set at the same position.
• If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not
clear, check the settings of the connected equipment.
To connect to equipment with component video output
connectors
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Right side of the projector
: Video signal flow
AV amplifier
Equipment with component
video output connectors
Component video cable (not supplied)
Speakers
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To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or
video connector
You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk
player, which is not equipped with component video connectors.
Right side of the projector
Speakers
Video equipment
to S video or
video output
S video or video cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow
AV amplifier
Tip
If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO INPUT (S video
input connector) or VIDEO INPUT (video input connector), connect it to S VIDEO to enjoy better
picture quality.
If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector, connect the cable to the video output.
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Connecting to a Computer
Right side of the projector
Computer
to monitor output
HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow
When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use
a cable that has acquired the HDMI logo.
Tip
When connecting an HD-Dsub15 pin cable, set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to
“Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1
pages 51, 64)
Notes
• When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of
the projector and the
v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display
and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear properly. Set your computer to
output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer. For
settings of the computer, consult with the manufacturer of the computer.
• If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not clear, check
the settings of the connected equipment.
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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays.
The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the
desired language with the menu screen.
2,3,4
M/m/</,
(arrow)/ (enter)
buttons
1
MENU button
1 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
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