Sony VPL-HW40ES Operating Instruction

Video Projector

4-534-761-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick
Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference.

VPL-HW40ES

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color

Processing .........................................27

Front/Right Side .................................4

Rear/Bottom .......................................5

Remote Control .................................. 6

Connections and
Preparations

Preparation 1: Installing the

Projector .............................................7

Installing the Unit ......................... 7

Preparation 2: Adjusting the Picture

Position ..............................................8

Preparation 3: Connecting the

Projector ...........................................13

Connecting to a VCR ................. 13

Connecting to a Computer ......... 15

Connecting to a 3D Sync

Transmitter ................................. 16

Projecting

Projecting the Picture .......................17

Turning Off the Power ............... 18

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to

the Video Signal ...............................19

Watching 3D Video Images ............. 22

Using the Simulated 3D

Function ...................................... 23

Selecting the Picture Viewing

Mode ...............................................25

Adjusting the Picture Quality ..........26

Selecting to Directly Adjust the

Desired Menu Item ..................... 26

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus ...........29

Picture Menu ....................................32

Advanced Picture Menu ...................36

Screen Menu .....................................37

Setup Menu .......................................39

Function Menu .................................41

Items Locked by Settings

Lock ..........................................44

Installation Menu ..............................45

Information Menu .............................47

About the Preset Memory No. ....48

Others

About the Control for HDMI ............49

About the x.v.Color ..........................50

About the simulated 3D feature ........50

Troubleshooting ................................51

Warning Indicators .....................54

Message Lists ..............................55

Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter
and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes

(intake) ..............................................57

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................60

Fitting the Lens Cap .........................60

Cleaning ............................................61

Specifications ...................................62

Preset Signals ..............................64

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Input Signals and Adjustable/

Setting Items ...............................66

Compatible 3D Signals ...............68

3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting

Items ..........................................68

Aspect Mode ...............................70

Storage Conditions of Adjustable/

Setting Items ...............................71

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ...............................................73

Index ...............................................77

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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.

M/m/</, (arrow)/

(enter) button (1 page 29)

MENU button (1 page 29)

INPUT button (1 page 17)

?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 9)

Control panel

Lens shift dials (1 page 9)

LAMP/COVER
indicator
(1 page 54)

Ventilation

holes (exhaust)

Focus ring (1 page 11)

Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Note

While the ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in orange, the power saving
mode is on. (1 page 40)

Remote control detector

Zoom lever (1 page 11)

ON/STANDBY
indicator
(1 page 9)

- AC IN socket

HDMI 1 connector (1 page 13)

HDMI 2 connector (1 page 13)

INPUT A connector (1 page 15)

Y P

B/CB PR/CR connector (phono type) (1 page 14)

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3D SYNC connector (1 page 16)

IR IN connector
Inputs signals to control the projector

REMOTE connector
Connects to a computer,
etc. for remote control

Rear/Bottom

Location of Controls

Ventilation holes (intake)

Ventilation holes (intake)

Ventilation holes (intake)

Ventilation holes (intake)

Lamp cover (1 page 58)

Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 12)

Filter holder (1 page 59)

Ventilation holes (intake)

Projector suspension
support attaching hole
(1 page 75)

3D Sync Transmitter
(1 page 23)

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Remote Control

LIGHT button

Illuminates the buttons on

the remote control.

CALIBRATED PRESET

buttons (1 page 25)

Infrared transmitter

?/1 (On/standby)

switch (1 page 9)

INPUT button (1 page 17)

PATTERN button

(1 page 9)

MOTION ENHANCER

button (1 page 26)

ASPECT button

(1 page 19)

COLOR SPACE button

(1 page 26)

COLOR TEMP button

(1 page 26)

GAMMA CORRECTION

button (1 page 26)

SHARPNESS +/– button

(1 page 34)

RESET button (1 page 31)

M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter)
buttons (1 page 29)

MENU button (1 page 29)

3D button (1 page 41)

RCP (Real Color Processing)
button (1 page 27)

REALITY CREATION
button (1 page 33)

CONTRAST ENHANCER
button (1 page 26)

CONTRAST +/– button
(1 page 33)

BRIGHTNESS +/– button
(1 page 33)

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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.

Preparation 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.

Installing the Unit

The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the
screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the
size of your screen. For details on the distance between the unit and the screen (the
projection distance) and the size of projected video, see “Projection Distance and Lens
Shift Range” (1 page 73).

1 Position the unit so that the lens is parallel to the screen.

Top view

Screen

Connections and Preparations

2 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the

screen. (1 page 8)

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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Preparation 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

2

?/1 (On/

standby)
switch

3 PATTERN button

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.

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1 After connecting the AC cord to

the projector, plug the AC cord
into a wall outlet.

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

Lights in red.

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

switch to turn on the projector.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green, and then lights in green.

Flashes in green for a
while (tens of seconds)
and then lights in green.

3 Display a test signal for

performing adjustments.

Press the PATTERN button on the
remote control to display the test signal.

4 Move both lens shift dials to

adjust the picture position.

Connections and Preparations

To adjust the vertical
position

To adjust the horizontal
position

Tip

Press the PATTERN button to clear the
test signal display.

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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 71% of the screen
height from the center of the lens.

Side view

71%

1 screen
height

71%

10

: Picture position when moving the picture upward at

maximum

: Picture position when moving the picture downward at

maximum

Notes

• The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area

illustrated below. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (1 page 73).

Range of movement of

the projected picture

0.71V

Connections and Preparations

0.25H 0.25H

• When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, the distance the

Projected Picture

0.71V

H: Width of the projected picture
V: Height of the projected picture

picture projected on the screen moves differ depending on how much the lens shift is adjusted.

5 Adjust the picture size using the

zoom lever.

Zoom lever

6 Adjust the focus using the focus

ring.

Focus ring

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To adjust the tilt of the installation surface

If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the
projector level.

Turn to adjust.

Front feet (adjustable)

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 front feet (adjustable).

Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern)

4:3

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2.35:1

1.85:1

Preparation 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 PlayStation
projector. 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 41) and “About the Control for HDMI”
(1 page 49).

Right side of the projector

®

equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the

Equipment with HDMI
output connectors

Connections and Preparations

: Video signal flow

AV amplifier with HDMI
input/output connectors

HDMI cable (not supplied)

When using an HDMI cable, be sure to use a Sony HDMI
cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo.

Speakers

to HDMI output

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Notes

• Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, and
3D video images may not be displayed properly.

• When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, make sure the
HDMI input of the projector and the
position.

• If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not clear, check
the settings of the connected equipment.

v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same

V mark on the upper part of the

To connect to equipment with component video output
connectors

Equipment with component
video output connectors

Right side of the projector

AV amplifier Speakers

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Component video cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow

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

Notes

When using an HDMI cable, be sure to use a Sony HDMI
cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo.

• Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, and
3D video images may not be displayed properly.

• 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 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.

Connections and Preparations

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Connecting to a 3D Sync Transmitter

This unit incorporates a 3D Sync Transmitter. Depending on the installation environment
of the unit, the 3D glasses may not receive 3D signals properly from the unit’s built-in 3D
Sync Transmitter. In this case, connect an optional 3D Sync Transmitter and place it near
your viewing position.

Right side of the projector

Connecting cable

: 3D sync signal flow

Tip

Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses. Also, in order to stabilize
operation of the 3D glasses, it is recommended that you place the 3D Sync Transmitter near your
viewing position.

3D Sync Transmitter
(not supplied)

CAUTION

Be sure to use straight-type LAN cable of up to 15 m labeled TYPE CM, and do not use
an extension cord.

Notes

• The 3D SYNC connector is dedicated for the optional 3D Sync Transmitter. Do not connect
computers or other network devices, to avoid malfunction.

• You can use a 3D Sync Transmitter separate from this unit, using an optional LAN cable (straight­type).
If the usage environment has interference of a continuous specific frequency, synchronization of
3D image signals and the 3D glasses may be lost. In this case, use a LAN cable labeled Category 7.
When watching 3D images in an environment that has even more interference, use the internal
transmitter.

• Be sure to use cable of up to 15 m, and do not use an extension cord. Also, keep the LAN cable
away from any AC power cords as much as possible.

• Only one 3D Sync Transmitter should be connected to the unit. Connecting multiple 3D Sync
Transmitters may cause a malfunction.

• When connected to the 3D Sync Transmitter, the built-in 3D Sync Transmitter feature of the unit
will turn off. You cannot use both at the same time.

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Projecting

This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment
connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your
taste.

Projecting

Projecting the Picture

1 Power on both the projector and

the equipment connected to the
unit.

2 Press INPUT to display the input

palette on the screen.

3 Select the equipment from

which you want to display
images.

Press INPUT repeatedly or press M/m/

(enter) to select the equipment from

which to project.

Example: To view the picture

from the video
equipment connected
to the HDMI 1
connector of this unit.

To view the picture from Press INPUT

RGB equipment connected
to the INPUT A connector

Component equipment
connected to the Y P

R/CR connector

P

Equipment connected to the
HDMI 1 connector

Equipment connected to the
HDMI 2 connector

Tips

• When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in
the Function menu, only input terminals
with effective signals are displayed in the
input palette.

• When “Status” is set to “Off” in the Setup

menu, the input palette does not appear.
Press of the INPUT button to switch between
input terminals in sequence.

• When the “Control for HDMI” is set to “On”
in the Function menu, the input terminal
with effective signals is automatically
displayed, synchronizing with the operation
of the equipment connected to HDMI 1 or
HDMI 2 input of the unit. (Only when the
connected equipment supports Control for
HDMI compatible.)

B/CB

to display

Input-A

Component

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

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Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

switch.

A message “POWER OFF?” appears on
the screen.

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

switch again before the
message disappears.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green and the fan continues to run to
reduce the internal heat. First, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly,
during which you will not be able to
light up the lamp with the ?/1 (ON/
STANDBY) switch.

The fan stops and the ON/STANDBY
indicator changes from flashing green to
remaining red.

The power is turned off completely, and
you can disconnect the power cord.

Note

Never disconnect the power cord while the
indicator is flashing.

You can turn off the projector by holding the
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch for about 1
second, instead of performing the above
steps.

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal

You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received.

Press ASPECT.

Each time you press the button, you can
select the “Aspect” setting.
You can also select it using the menu.

ASPECT button

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

1.33:1 (4:3)

(1 page 37)

Wide Zoom (When an SD signal is input)

Projecting

1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels

1.33:1 (4:3) letterbox picture

Zoom (When an SD signal is input)

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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

Normal

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels

Stretch

Squeezed

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V Stretch

2.35:1

When using an anamorphic lens

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

Squeeze

16:9

When using an anamorphic lens

Normal (When a computer signal is input)

Full (When a computer signal is input)

Projecting

Notes

• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal.

• You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” in the

Screen menu only when “Aspect” is set to “Zoom.” (1 page 38)

Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting

• Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original
picture will provide a different look from that of the original image.

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

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Watching 3D Video Images

You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs,
using the optional 3D glasses.

1 Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D compatibility connected to the unit,

then play the 3D content.

For details on how to play 3D content, refer to the operating instructions for the
connected equipment.

2 Turn on the unit and project the 3D video image onto the screen.

For details on how to project the image, see “Projecting the Picture” (1 page 17).

3 Turn on the 3D glasses, and then put them on so that they fit

comfortably.

For details on how to use the 3D glasses, refer to the operating instructions for the 3D
glasses.

Tips

• The factory default setting for “2D-3D Display Sel.” is “Auto.” to allow projecting 3D video
images automatically when the projector detects 3D signals.

• To convert 3D video images to 2D video images, set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D” (1 page 41).

Notes

• It may not be possible to display 3D video image, depending on the type of signal. Set the “2D-3D
Display Sel.” to “3D,” and “3D Format” to “Side-by-Side” or “Over-Under” to suit the format of
the 3D content you want to watch (1 page 41).

• Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (1 page 23).

• You can watch 3D video images only when signals from HDMI input. When connecting 3D
equipment such as a 3D game or 3D Blu-ray player to the unit, use an HDMI cable.

• There are differences in perception of 3D video images among individuals.

• When the temperature of the usage environment is low, the 3D effect may be diminished.

Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions using the menu

Press the 3D button on the remote control to adjust the 3D settings in “3D Settings” in the
Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” (1 page 41).

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Using the Simulated 3D Function

You can convert normal 2D video images to 3D video images.

Tip

For details on how to operate the on-screen menu, see “Operation through the Menus” (1 page 29).

1 Display the Function menu and select “3D Settings.”
2 Set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D,” then press , to display “3D Format.”
3 Set “3D Format” to “Simulated 3D” (1 page 41).

Notes

• “2D-3D Display Sel.” cannot be set to “3D” for some video sources. For available 3D signals, see

“Compatible 3D Signals” (1 page 68).

• The simulated 3D feature may have limited effect, depending on the video source.

• There are differences in perception of 3D video images converted by the simulated 3D function
among individuals.

3D glasses communication range

Figures A and B below indicate the communication range of the 3D glasses. If you try to
watch 3D video images from a distance greater than the communication range or install
the projector outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display
the images properly. Also, the viable angles and distance vary depending on the screen
type, environment of the room, and installation environment of the projector.

Figure A: 3D glasses communication range (distance from the screen)

Projecting

Screen

Approx. 5 m (Maximum)

3D glasses

Top or side view

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Figure B:3D sync signal communication distance between the projector

and screen

Approx. 5 m (Maximum)

Projector

Side view

Screen

Note

A 3D sync signal is projected towards the screen from 3D Sync Transmitter at the front of this unit.
(Figure C)
Installation conditions may prevent 3D sync signals from reaching the screen; for example, an
obstruction in front of the unit.

Figure C

Installation A

3D Sync Transmitter

: 3D sync signal is blocked.

Installation B

When projecting downward from a unit that is recessed, if the unit is not installed on the
ceiling, the signal from the 3D Sync Transmitter may not be projected properly to the
screen, and the 3D glasses will not operate normally. (Installation A)
Install the unit with its lens at the edge of, or outside of, the recess (Installation B).
Alternatively, use the optional 3D Sync Transmitter. (1 page 16)

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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode

You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room
conditions.
You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.

Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons.

CALIBRATED
PRESET buttons

Setting items Description

CINEMA FILM 1 Picture quality suited to reproducing the highly dynamic and clear images

typical of master positive film.

CINEMA FILM 2 Picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and color typical of a

movie theater.

REF A picture quality setup suitable for when you want to reproduce faithfully

the original image quality, or for enjoying image quality, without any
adjustment.

TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, etc.

PHOTO Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera.

GAME Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and fast

response.

BRT CINE Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright environment, such

as a living room.

BRT TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, and

other video images in a bright environment, such as a living room.

USER Adjusts the picture quality to suit your taste then saves the setting. The

factory default setting is the same as “REF.”

Projecting

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Adjusting the Picture Quality

You can easily adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment
items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each calibrated preset
mode.

Selecting to Directly Adjust the Desired Menu Item

The following menu items can be

MOTION
ENHANCER button

COLOR TEMP
button

COLOR SPACE
button

REALITY
CREATION button

CONTRAST
ENHANCER button

GAMMA
CORRECTION
button

adjusted by using the buttons on
the remote control.

“Motion Enhancer”

“Color Temp.”

“Color Space”

“Contrast Enhancer”

“Reality Creation”

“Gamma Correction”

Press the following buttons of the desired
menu item repeatedly to adjust the picture
quality to suit your taste. For details on
each menu item, see the Picture menu.
(1 page 32)

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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing

The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color, hue, and
brightness of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus
obtain a picture more suitable to your taste.

Tip

Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.

to select the color you want to

2, 3, 4, 5

M/m/</,
(arrow) /
(enter) buttons

1, 6

RCP (Real
Color
Processing)
button

1 Press RCP on the remote

control.

2 Press M/m to select “User 1,”

then press

The RCP (Real Color Processing)
window appears.

,.

adjust among “Red,” “Yellow,”
“Green,” “Cyan,” “Blue” and
“Magenta.”

Only the portions that correspond
to the specified color will be
colored and the other portions will
be displayed in black and white.
The reference palette in the RCP
window also shows the adjustable
colors. Select the desired setting to
adjust the color on the projected
image using the reference palette
as a guide.

2 Press

M/m to select “Position” or

“Range,” and specify it more
delicate color position and color
range you want to adjust using

</,.

Projecting

Reference palette

3 Select the target color you want

to adjust.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below
to specify the target color.

1 Press M/m to select

“Color Select,” then press

</,

4 Adjust the color of the specified

portions.

Press M/m to select “RCP Color,” “RCP
Hue” or “RCP Brightness,” then adjust
the color or hue of the portions selected
in step 3 to suit your taste using </,
while watching the projected picture.
The picture is returned to normal color
during adjustment.

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5 After the adjustment is

completed, press .

The RCP window disappears and the
picture of step 2 returns.

Tip

There are some limitations on selection of
position and range.

6 Press RCP.

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Using the Menus

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

Note

The menu displays used for the explanation may be different from the actual menu display.

Operation through the Menus

The projector is equipped with an on-screen
menu for making various adjustments and
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a
setting menu or adjustment menu with no
main menu, or in the next menu window. If
you select an item name followed by an
arrow (B), the next menu window with
setting items appears.

1 Press MENU.

The menu window appears.

2 Press M/m to select a menu item,

and press , or .

The items that can be set or adjusted
with the selected menu appear. The item
presently selected is shown in white.

3 Press M/m to select an item you

want to set or adjust and press
, or .

Using the Menus

The setting items are displayed in a pop­up menu, in a setting menu, in an
adjustment menu or in the next menu
window.

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Pop-up menu

Setting items

Setting menu

Adjustment menu

4 Make the setting or adjustment of

an item.

When changing the adjustment
level

To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/<.
Press to store the setting and restore
the original menu screen.

When changing the setting

Press M/m to change the setting.
Press to restore the original screen.
You can restore the original menu screen
using < depending on the selected
item.

Items that cannot be adjusted

Adjustable items differ depending on the
input signal. The items that cannot be
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.
(1 page 66)

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

To reset the picture that has
been adjusted

Select “Reset” from Picture menu.

Next menu window

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Setting items

When the screen display appears, select
“Yes” using < and press .
All of the following settings are reset to its
factory preset value.
The settings of “Reality Creation,” “Cinema
Black Pro,” “Motionflow,” “Contrast,”
“Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color
Temp.,” “Sharpness” and “Expert Setting”
on the Picture

menu

To reset the items that have
been adjusted

Select an item in the Menu screen, and
display the pop-up menu, the setting menu,
and the adjustment menu.
Press RESET on the remote control to reset
only the selected settings to its factory preset
value.

Note

The RESET button on the remote control is
available only when the adjustment menu or
the setting menu is selected.

Using the Menus

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Picture Menu

The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.

Note

These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 66).

Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.

Calib. Preset
[CALIBRATED PRESET]

Reset Resets all currently selected Calib. Preset mode settings to their default

You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of
video source or the environment.

You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.
Cinema Film 1: Picture quality suited to reproducing the highly

dynamic and clear images typical of master positive film.

Cinema Film 2: Picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and

color typical of a movie theater.

Reference: A picture quality setup suitable for when you want to

reproduce faithfully the original image quality, or for enjoying image
quality, without any adjustment.

TV: Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts,

etc.

Photo: Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera.
Game: Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and

fast response.

Bright Cinema: Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright

environment, such as a living room.

Bright TV: Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports,

concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a
living room.

User: You can adjust the picture quality to suit your taste, and save the

setting. The factory default setting is the same as “Reference.”

Tip

Any adjustments to picture quality settings are saved for each input.

values (1 page 30).

Tip

Reset does not affect settings saved for the Custom 5 of “Color Temp.”
To reset Gain or Bias in Custom 5, use the RESET button on the remote
control on the Gain or Bias setting screen.

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Reality Creation
[REALITY CREATION]

Cinema Black Pro Lamp Control

Motionflow Film Projection

Contrast
[CONTRAST]

Brightness
[BRIGHTNESS]

Color Adjusts the color density.

Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images. (Super-resolution
function)
On: Applies detail and noise processing effects.

Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and

detail of the picture become sharper.
Noise Filtering: When you increase the setting value, the noise
(picture roughness) becomes less prominent.
Test: On/Off: Changes “On” and “Off” at a certain frequency to
check the effect of “Reality Creation.”

Tip

The display position of status during the test works together with the
“Menu Position” (1 page 39) setting.

Off: The “Reality Creation” function is not applied.

Switches the lamp output.
High: Increases the brightness, and projects brighter images.
Low: Decreases the brightness, and enhances blacks by minimizing

brightness.

Tip

Setting “Low” reduces fan noise, while also reducing energy
consumption for longer lamp life.

Reproduces an image similar to that of projected film.

Use this setting as preferred, based on the image content.

On: Reduces afterimage.
Off: The reduction effect of afterimage is less than the “On” setting. The

picture will become brighter.

Motion Enhancer [MOTION ENHANCER]

Reproduces fast-moving pictures smoothly without generating
afterimages.
High: Select this for picture quality smoother than “Low.”
Low: Select this for smooth picture quality.
Off: Select this to not apply the motion enhancer function.

Tip

Certain scenes may contain digital signal artifacts. In this case, set this
function to “Off.”

Adjusts the contrast.

Higher values increase the sharpness in images, while lower values
decrease the sharpness.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST +/– on the
remote control.

Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS +/– on the
remote control.

The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the
lower the intensity.

Using the Menus

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Hue Adjusts the color tone.

Color Temp.
[COLOR TEMP]

Sharpness
[SHARPNESS]

Expert Setting NR (Noise Reduction)

The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.

Adjusts the color temperature.
D93: Equivalent to 9,300 K color temperature normally used in TVs.

Gives white colors a blue tint.

D75: Equivalent to 7,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary

standard illuminant.
Gives a neutral tint between “D93” and “D65.”

D65: Equivalent to 6,500 K color temperature used as a standard

illuminant.
Gives white colors a red tint.

D55: Equivalent to 5,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary

standard illuminant.
Gives white colors an even redder tint.

Custom 5: Setting that prioritizes brightness.

Enables you to adjust, set, and store your favorite color temperature.
You can adjust Gain and Bias of RGB.

Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.

The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS +/– on the
remote control.

Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.

Usually, use to select “Off.”
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low,”
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.

MPEG NR (MPEG Noise Reduction)

Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital
signals.

Usually, use to select “Off.”
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low,”
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.

Film Mode

According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for
playback.
Auto 1: Suitable for reproducing the original picture movement.

Normally, set this to “Auto 1.”

Auto 2: Reproduces a 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format video signal, such as

film sources, in a smooth picture movement. When a video signal
other than 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format is input, the picture is played
back in progressive format.

Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting

video signals automatically.

Contrast Enhancer [CONTRAST ENHANCER]

Corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize
contrast according to a scene.

Increases image sharpness and makes image dynamic.

High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the contrast enhancer.
Off: The contrast enhancer function is not applied.

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Expert Setting Gamma Correction [GAMMA CORRECTION]

Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.

Select a favorite tone from 6 options.

2.0: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall.

2.2

2.4: Dark Produces a darker picture overall.
Gamma 8: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you

watch in a bright environment, such as a living room.

Gamma 9: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 8.
Gamma 10: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you

watch TV programs, etc., in a bright environment, such as a living
room.

Off: Gamma Correction is not applied.

x.v.Color

Set this item when playing back an x.v.Color video signal.

Set this item to “On” when connecting the unit with equipment that
supports x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal.
For details on x.v.Color, see “About the x.v.Color” (1 page 50).

Tip

Setting x.v.Color to “On” disables gamma adjustment.

Color Space [COLOR SPACE]

Converts the color space.
BT.709: An ITU-R BT.709 color space, which is used for high-

definition television broadcast or Blu-ray Disc. The color space is
equivalent to sRGB.

Color Space 1: The color space suited for watching TV programs and

video images, such as sport, concerts, etc.

Color Space 2: The color space suited for watching TV programs, sport,

concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a
living room.

Color Space 3: The color space suited for watching movies.

Using the Menus

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Advanced Picture Menu

The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.

RCP (Real Color
Processing)

You can adjust the color, hue, and brightness of each selected
portion of the picture independently.
User 1: You can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store

the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture
with the adjusted picture quality.

Off: Cancels this feature.

For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”.
(1 page 27)

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Screen Menu

The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture,
and select aspect mode, etc.

.

Note

These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 66).

Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.

Using the Menus

Aspect [ASPECT] Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current

input signal. (1 page 19)
Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is projected naturally to fill the

screen. The upper and lower portions of the picture are cropped.

Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally

in the same ratio to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions are
cropped. This mode is suitable to view a letterbox picture.
If a movie subtitle, etc., at the bottom of the picture cannot be seen, it
can be displayed by adjusting “Vertical Size” or “V Center.” (1 page

38)

Normal: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen, maintaining the

aspect ratio of the input picture. This is suitable for 16:9 or 4:3
pictures.

Stretch: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio.
V Stretch: A 2.35:1 picture is displayed after having been changed to

16:9. This is the most suitable mode when using a commercially
available anamorphic lens.

Squeeze: Displays in its original aspect ratio when a 16:9 or 4:3 picture

is viewed using a commercially available anamorphic lens.

Full: Displays an original picture on the whole of the screen. Only when

a computer signal is input.

Notes

• When a computer signal is input, you can only select “Normal” and
“Full.”

• When the input is a 3D signal or when “2D-3D Display Sel.” in the
Function menu is set to “3D”, you can only select “Normal” or
“Squeeze.”

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Over Scan Hides the edges of the picture.

Screen Area Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is

V Center Adjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.

Vertical Size Reduces or enlarges the picture vertically.

Adjust Signal You can adjust the input signal.

On: The edges of the input picture are not displayed. Select this setting

when noise appears along the edge of the picture.

Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.

Tip

To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen,
refer to “Blanking” on the Installation menu (1 page 45).

overscanned.
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Through: Does not expand the picture on the whole of the screen.

As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the
selected number decreases, the screen moves down.

The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together
with “V Center”.

APA: Adjusts “Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift” automatically to a position

that suits the image signal for pictures from a computer.

Phase: Adjusts the dot phase and the phase of computer signal of

pictures from a computer. Adjusts the picture to the point where it
looks clearest.

Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.

As the number increases, the picture becomes wider, and as the
number decreases, the picture becomes narrower. Adjust the setting to
match the number of dots of the input signal.

Shift: Adjusts the position of the picture.

H: 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 < / , to adjust the horizontal position.

V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up,

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

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Setup Menu

The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.

Using the Menus

Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.

Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.

Menu Position You can change the position to display the menu on the upper

Cooling Setting Use this item when using the projector at high altitudes.

Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in standby.

Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for certain
menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages.

Available languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese,
Chinese (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese),
Korean, Thai and Arabic.

screen.
Bottom Left: Displays the menu on the bottom left area of the

screen.

Center: Displays the menu on the center of the screen.

High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of

1,500 m (approx. 4,900 ft) or higher.

Standard: Use this setting when using the projector at normal

altitudes.

Note

When this item is set to “High”, the fan noise becomes slightly
louder since the number of fan rotations increase.

When set to “Standard”, the power consumption in standby becomes
normal.
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby is lowered.

Note

When this item is set to “Low”, the “PJ Auto Power On” function is
disabled (The function is set to “Off” and does not appear in the
menu.). (1 page 42)

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Power Saving Sets the power saving mode.

Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting.

Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power

consumption is reduced if no signal is input for 10 minutes. If
signal is resumed, or any button on the control panel or remote
control is pressed, the lamp will light again. In Lamp Cutoff, the
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (1 page 4)

Standby: The power will be turned off automatically and the

projector goes to Standby mode if no signal is input for 10
minutes.

Off: The Power Saving mode is released.

(1 page 59)

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Function Menu

The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the
projector.
The 3D Settings menu can be displayed by pressing the 3D button on the remote control.

Using the Menus

3D Settings You can change the settings of the 3D function.

2D-3D Display Sel.: For Switching the video images to “2D” or

“3D.”
Auto: Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D
information are input. Displays 2D video images when other
signals are input.
3D: Displays 3D video images according to the 3D system
selected in “3D Format.” However, when HDMI signals with 3D
information are input the projector, displays 3D video images
according to the 3D system of the HDMI signals with 3D
information.
2D: Displays 2D video images.

* The 3D information is additional information to discriminate

3D. Some HDMI signals have additional information to
discriminate 3D and some HDMI signals have none.

3D Format: You can select this item by pressing b on the remote

control when setting “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D.” Set the 3D
system when the input HDMI signals do not include 3D
information.
Simulated 3D: Converts 2D video images to 3D video images.
The setting can be made only for input the HD signals.

• The simulated 3D feature may have limited effect, depending
on the video source.

• There are differences in perception of 3D video images among
individuals.

Side-by-Side: Displays 3D images as received (before conversion
to sequential) in left-right split-screen format.
Over-Under: Displays 3D images as received (before conversion
to sequential) in top-bottom split-screen format.

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3D Settings 3D Glasses Bri’ness: For adjusting the brightness of the picture

3D SYNC Output Switches the output of the 3D SYNC connector.

HDMI Setting You can change the settings of the Control for HDMI function.

when watching 3D video images using the 3D glasses. You can
select the brightness from among “Min,” “1,” “2,” “3,” and “Max.”

3D Depth Adjust: For adjusting the depth of the 3D video images

on the screen. The setting can be made only when a 3D Format
other than “Simulated 3D” is selected.

We recommended that “3D Depth Adjust” be set to “0.” The 3D
video images may be difficult to perceive, depending on the
setting of “3D Depth Adjust.”

Simulated 3D Effect: For adjusting the 3D effect when 2D content

is converted to 3D video images. You can select the effect from
among “High,” “Middle,” and “Low.”

Notes

• The menu display has a ghost while a 3D video image is displayed
and is best viewed with the 3D glasses.

• We recommended that the screen size be 100 to 120 inches. If you
watch 3D video images on a screen larger than 120 inches, the 3D
effect may be diminished.

Standard: This output is suitable for the built-in 3D Sync

Transmitter and external 3D Sync Transmitter TMR-PJ2 (not
supplied). This mode is the default setting.

Option: Select this mode when connecting a transmitter other than

TMR-PJ2.

Note

When you select “Option”, use the conversion cable. The
availability of compatible transmitters varies, depending on the
country/region.

Control for HDMI: Selects the function whether to turn the Control

for HDMI function effective when the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2
connectors are connected to a Control for HDMI compatible
equipment.
When set to “On”, the following are available.

• The operation of the projector and the connected Control for
HDMI compatible equipment will synchronize with each other.

• The Control for HDMI setting of Sony equipment (AV
amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with “Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting”*, will also be effective.

Device Auto Power Off: Sets whether to also turn the power of the

connected Control for HDMI compatible equipment off when you
turn the power of the projector off.
When set to “On”, the equipment will synchronize and turn off
when the power of the projector turns.

PJ Auto Power On: Select whether to link the power of the

projector to the Control for HDMI compatible equipment.
When set to “On”, the power of the projector will automatically
turn on when the power of the connected equipment is turned on
or when making operations such as playback.

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HDMI Setting

HDMI Dynamic Range Set the video input level of HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors.

Auto Input Search Hides input terminals that do not have signal input.

Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is input.

Settings Lock Locks menu item settings to prevent operational error. (1 page 44)

Note

To enable this function, set “Standby Mode” (1 page 39) in the
Setup menu to “Standard”, and then set “PJ Auto Power On” to
“On”. For details, see “About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 49).

Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment

connected to the projector.
When “Enable” is selected, the Control for HDMI setting of Sony
equipment (AV amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with
“Control for HDMI - Easy Setting”, will also be effective.

* “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting” is a function that makes the

Control for HDMI setting of equipment connected to HDMI input
of the projector effective as well when the Control for HDMI
setting of the projector is effective. This function is only available
between compatible Sony equipment, and some equipment may
not be compatible.
Although some non-Sony equipment may be compatible,
operation is not guaranteed for such equipment.

Auto: Sets the video input level automatically.
Limited: The video input level is set for signals of 16-235.
Full: The video input level is set for signals of 0-255.

Note

If the video output setting of the connected HDMI device is not set
correctly, light and dark parts of the video may appear too light or
too dark.

When set to “On”, terminals without input signals do not appear on
the input palette that appears when you press INPUT.
To display all input terminals, set this to “Off”. (1 page 17)

You can select “Black” or “Blue”.

Off: Cancels the Settings Lock.
Level A: Clears the display of 19 items from the menu.
Level B: In addition to Level A, clears the display of a further 16

items.

Using the Menus

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Items Locked by Settings Lock

Level A, B Level B

Picture menu

• Reset

• Reality Creation

• Lamp Control

• Film Projection

• Motion Enhancer

•Contrast

•Brightness

• Color

•Hue

• Color Temp.

• Sharpness

•NR

•MPEG NR

• Film Mode

• Contrast Enhancer

• Gamma Correction

• x.v.Color

• Color Space

Advanced Picture menu

• RCP

Setup menu

• Status

• Language

• Menu Position

• Cooling Setting

• Standby Mode

• Power Saving

• Lamp Setting

Function menu

• 3D SYNC Output

• HDMI Setting

• HDMI Dynamic Range

• Auto Input Search

• Background

Installation menu

• V Keystone

• Image Flip

• Blanking

• Panel Alignment

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Installation Menu

The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.

Using the Menus

V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.

Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.

Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within

When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top ( ):

Sets a lower value (– direction).

When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( ):

Sets a higher value (+ direction).

Note

Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift
feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original
or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.

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

Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling
installation.

the four directions of the screen.

Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom
using the M / m buttons.
Adjust the amount of blanking using the < / , buttons.

Note

When both the “Blanking” and the “V Keystone” are adjusted at the
same time, the “Blanking” cannot be adjusted correctly. When using
the “Blanking”, make sure that you set the “V Keystone” to “0”.

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Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of

characters or the picture.

When set to “On”, the “Adjust Color” and the “Pattern Color” can be
assigned and adjusted.

Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.

Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.

Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color.

Select “R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on
“G” (Green).

Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White,

all colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue
and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust
Color” is “B” (Blue).

Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color

selected in “Adjust Color” can be made with </,, M/m
buttons.

When “Shift” is selected: Assign the settings of the horizontal

direction (H) with </, buttons and the vertical direction (V)
with M/m buttons on the shift adjustment screen.

When “Zone” is selected: Select the position to adjust with

</, buttons for the horizontal position (H position) and M/m
buttons for the vertical position (V position), then press .

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Set the amount to adjust with </, buttons for the horizontal
direction (H direction) and with M/m buttons for the vertical
direction (V direction). You can select the position to adjust again by
pressing .

Reset: Returns to the factory settings.

Note

Depending on the adjustments made above, colors may become
uneven or the resolution may change.

Information Menu

The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.

Model name: VPL-HW40ES

Serial No.

Memory No.

Signal type

Model name Displays the model name (VPL-HW40ES).

Serial No. Displays the serial number.

fH (horizontal frequency) Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.

fV (vertical frequency) Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.

Memory No. Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.

Signal type Displays the type of the input signal. When input signals with 3D

information are input, the type of input signals and the 3D format are
displayed.

Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).

Using the Menus

Notes

• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input
signal used on the projector.

• You cannot change the displays listed above.

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About the Preset Memory No.

This unit has default image data to adjust preset data for input signals appropriately
according to the signals shown in “Preset Signals” (1 page 64) (the preset memory).
When the preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and
recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.
The memory number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the Information
menu.
You can also adjust the preset data through the Screen menu.
This projector also contains 20 different user memories beside the preset memories used
for inputting analog computer signals. You can save input signals that have not been preset
on these user memories.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0.
When you adjust the data of the signal in the Screen menu, it will be registered to the
projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest memory always
overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 64 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.

Note

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

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Others

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

connected to the projector. For settings of

About the Control for HDMI

What is the Control for HDMI?

Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard
mutual control function which uses the
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) specification. By connecting a
variety of Control for HDMI compatible
equipment such as a hard disk Blu-ray Disc
player, a DVD player/recorder, an AV
amplifier, etc. to a Control for HDMI
compatible TV or a projector with an HDMI
cable, the equipment connected will
synchronize with the TV or the projector
when either is operated.

Using the Control for HDMI
function

• Connect and assign the settings of each
equipment appropriately.

• Do not turn off the main power of the
equipment.

• Set the input setting of the projector to the
HDMI input which the equipment is
connected.

• Check if the picture from the equipment
appears appropriately on the projector.

Connecting a Control for HDMI
compatible equipment

Use an HDMI cable to connect the projector
and the Control for HDMI compatible
equipment. Use a cable that has acquired the
HDMI logo.

the projector, see page 42. For settings of the
Control for HDMI compatible equipment
connected to the projector, refer to its
operational instructions. When equipment
that is compatible with the “Control for
HDMI - Easy Setting” is connected to the
HDMI input of the projector, if you turn the
Control for HDMI function setting of the
projector on, the Control for HDMI function
setting of the connected equipment will also
turn on.

What you can do with the
Control for HDMI

• By turning on or playing back the
connected equipment, the projector will
turn on and the input setting will switch to
the terminal of the connected equipment
automatically.

• By turning the power of the projector off,
the power of the connected equipment will
also turn off automatically.

• By changing the language setting of the
projector, the language setting of the
connected equipment will also change to
the same language automatically.

Notes

• The available functions of the Control for
HDMI differ depending on each equipment.
Refer to the operating instruction of each
equipment.

• Some synchronization may be available with
equipment of other brands with similar
functions, but it is not guaranteed.

Others

Setting the Control for HDMI

Be sure to assign the appropriate
connections for both the projector and the
Control for HDMI compatible equipment

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About the x.v.Color

• “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to
the products that have the capability to
realize a wide color space based on the
xvYCC specifications and is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.

• xvYCC is an international standard of the
technical specifications of the extended­gamut color space for video signals. The
color gamut of xvYCC is wider than the
one of sRGB that is used with the current
television system.

About the simulated 3D feature

• Use the simulated 3D function taking into
account that the picture will provide a
different look from the original images,
because this function converts the video
images.

• Note that if the projector is used for profit
or for public viewing, displaying 2D video
images as 3D video images by converting
to the simulated 3D may constitute an
infringement of the rights of authors or
producers, which are legally protected.

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Troubleshooting

If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.

Power

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The power is not turned on. c The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with I/1

The power is suddenly
turned off.

Picture

Symptom Cause and Remedy

No picture. c Check that the proper connections have been made.

The picture has ghosts. c Video images are displayed in 3D. Watch the 3D video images

The bright area of the
picture may become
unclear or texts may
become faded. (When
HDMI video signal is
input)

The texts may become
faded when connected with
a computer. (When
computer signal is input)

The picture is too dark. c Adjust the “Contrast” or “Brightness” of the Picture menu

The picture is not clear. c Adjust the focus. (1 page 11)

(ON/STANDBY) switch and turn it on again in a short time.
After about 1 minute, turn the power on.

c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.

(1 page 58)

c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 59)
c Check warning indicators. (1 page 54)

c Check that “Power Saving” in the Setup menu is set to

“Standby.” (1 page 40)

c Set “Power Saving” to “Off.”

(1 page 13)

c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button.

(1 page 17)
c Set the computer signal to output from an external monitor.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.

using the 3D glasses, or set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D” (1

page 41).
c Switch the RGB output level of the connected equipment, or

switch the HDMI Dynamic Range of the unit (1 page 43).

c This symptom may occur when a signal other than those of

HDMI standard is input. Adjust “Sharpness” in the Picture

menu, or set “HDMI Dynamic Range” to “Limited” in the

Function menu. (1 pages 34, 43)

properly. (1 page 33)

c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector

for about 2 hours with the power on.

Others

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Symptom Cause and Remedy

The picture flickers. c For pictures from a computer, activate “APA” and adjust the

The color of characters or
the picture is not
appropriate.

Image is left on the screen.
(image retention)

current input signal.

c Adjust “Phase” for “Adjust Signal” in the Screen menu

properly. (1 page 38)

c Select the desired color registration in “Panel Alignment” of

Installation menu (1 page 46).

c When High contrast non-moving images are displayed for a

long period of time, there may be some image retention on the
screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off the
power for a while will eliminate the retained image.

On-screen display

Symptom Cause and Remedy

On-screen display does not
appear.

The model name does not
disappear from the screen.
Or else, the demo mode is
displayed continuously.

Input terminals do not
appear.

c Set “Status” in the Setup menu to “On.” (1 page 39)
c Check if the ON/STANDBY indicator should light in green. The

ON/STANDBY indicator flashes while the projector is starting
up.
Avoid using the projector until the indicator light up in green.

c The display mode of the projector may be set at the time of

purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony
personnel.

c Set “Auto Input Search” in the Function menu to “Off”. (1

page 43)

Remote control

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The remote control does
not work.

c Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarities.
c If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector, the

projector may work improperly or inadvertently.

c Confirm the position of the remote control detector on the

projector. (1 page 4)

c If you use the optional 3D Sync Transmitter and point it to the

remote control detector of the unit, the remote control may not
work properly.

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3D video images

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The video image does not
seem like 3D video images.

c Check if the 3D glasses are turned on.
c Make sure that the battery in the 3D glasses is charged.
c Check if the input source is HDMI.
c Set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “Auto” or “3D” (1 page 41).
c Check if the input signals are compatible 3D signals (1 page

68).

c If no 3D signal is input from the 3D equipment connected to the

projector, restarting the connected 3D equipment may solve the

problem.
c When the viewing or projector position is too far from the

screen, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the images

properly (1 page 23).
c If you use the optional 3D Sync Transmitter, check that it is

placed within the specified range (1 page 16).
c The screen size is not appropriate. Set the zooming

magnification to low or watch the image from farther away from

the screen (1 page 74).

Others

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The fan is noisy. c Check the setting of “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu.

The lens shift cannot be
adjusted.

The projector and
connected equipment turn
On/Off, play back, and
operate at the same time.

(1 page 39)

c Make sure that the room temperature is not too high.
c Check the installation conditions.

The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product

reliability of the projector’s components in a room, where the

temperature is higher than normal. The fan noise becomes

slightly louder. The approximate normal temperature is 25°C.
c The lens shift cannot be adjusted over the range of movement.

Adjust the lens shift within the range of movement (1 page

11).

c “Control for HDMI”, “Device Auto Power Off”, and “PJ Auto

Power ON” are set to “On”. Set them to “Off”.

For details, see “HDMI Setting” (1 page 42).

Others

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Warning Indicators

The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any
trouble with your projector.

LAMP/COVER indicator

Symptom Cause and Remedy

LAMP/COVER flashes in
red. (A repetition rate of 2
flashes)

LAMP/COVER flashes in
red. (A repetition rate of 3
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (A repetition rate of 4
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (A repetition rate of 2
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (A repetition rate of 6
flashes)

Note

When a warning indicator other than the above starts flashing, and the symptom persists even after
carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.

(1 page 58)

c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 59)
c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the

lamp. (1 page 57)

c The lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp

cools, and then turn on the power again.

c The fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

c The internal temperature is unusually high. Check to ensure that

if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the
projector is being used at high altitudes.

c Press the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector.

If the power is not turned on, disconnect the AC power cord,
then confirm the ON/STANDBY lamp is turned off. After about
10 seconds, reconnect the AC power cord and turn on the power
again. If the indicators still light up, the electrical system has a
problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

ON/STANDBY indicator

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Message Lists

Warning messages

Message Cause and Remedy

High temp.! Lamp off in 1
min.

Frequency is out of range! c Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the

Please replace the Lamp/
Filter.

Please clean the filter. c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 60)

Please clean the filter. Have
you finished? Yes No

Projector temperature is
high. Cooling Setting
should be “High” if
projector is being used at
high altitude.

Power Saving Mode is set.
Projector lamp will
automatically cutoff in 1
minute.

Power Saving Mode is set.
Projector will
automatically enter
Standby Mode in 1 minute.

c Turn off th e power.
c Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

acceptable frequency range of the projector. (1 page 64)
c It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. (1 page 57)

c Also, replace the air filter too. Restart cleaning the ventilation

holes (intake). (1 page 57)

If this message appears again after you replace the lamp and

filter, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Check the

lamp replacement process. (1 page 57)

Note

To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control
or the control panel of the projector once.

Note

To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control
or the control panel of the projector once.

c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 60)
c If you cleaned the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not clean the

air filter, select “No.”
c Check to ensure that the ventilation holes on the unit are not

covered. (1 page 4)
c When using the projector at high altitude, set the Cooling

Setting to “High”. (1 page 39)

Note

When temperature inside the projector remains high, the Cooling
Setting is switched to “High” in 1 minute, then the fan speed
increases.

c “Power Saving” is set to “Lamp Cutoff.” (1 page 40)

Note

If no signal is input, the lamp turns off after 1 minute.

c “Power Saving” is set to “Standby.” (1 page 40)

Note

If no signal is input, the power turns off after 1 minute, and the
projector goes into standby mode.

Others

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Caution messages

Message Cause and Remedy

c No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections.

x

Not applicable! c Press the appropriate button.

Settings Lock enabled. c “Settings Lock” is set to “Level A” or “Level B.” (1 page 43)

(1 page 13)

c The operation to be activated by the button is currently

prohibited.

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Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake)

Tools you need to get started:

• Projector Lamp LMP-H202 (optional)

• Standard Phillips screwdriver

• Cloth (for scratch protection)
The lamp used for the light source has a
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the
color balance of the picture becomes
strange, or “Please replace the Lamp/Filter.”
appears on the screen, the lamp may be
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one

without delay.

Use an LMP-H202 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H202
Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp,
it is also time to replace the air filter.
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to
replace the air filter with a new one. Also
clean the ventilation holes (intake).

message for replacing the air filter appears,
replace the air filter immediately.

1 Turn off the projector and

unplug the AC power cord.

2 When setting the projector on a

flat surface such as a desk etc.,
put a cloth to prevent the surface
from being scratched. Reverse
the projector as illustrated, then
place it on the cloth.

Others

Caution

• The lamp remains hot after the projector is
turned off with the
switch. If you touch the lamp, you may burn
your fingers. When you replace the lamp,
wait for at least 1 hour for the lamp to cool.

• Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a soft
cloth.

• Pay special attention to replacing the lamp
when the projector is installed on the ceiling.

• When removing the lamp unit, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do
not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp
unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the
pieces may scatter, causing injury.

• When you remove the air filter, be careful
not to let any dust fall into the projector.

• Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain
the good performance of the projector or to
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning

?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

Notes

• When the lamp is damaged the broken
pieces of the lamp may become
scattered, if you do not reverse the
projector. This may cause injury.

• Be sure that the projector is placed on a
stable surface.

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3 Loosen the screw on the lamp

cover with a Philips screwdriver,
and then open the lamp cover.

4 Loosen the 3 screws on the

lamp with the Phillips
screwdriver. Hold up the handle,
then pull the lamp straight out.

5 Hold the handle of the new lamp

and push it in securely until it
reaches the end, and then
tighten the 3 screws.

Note

Be careful not to touch the optical block
inside the unit.

6 Close the lamp cover, then

tighten the screws.

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7 Remove the filter holder.

11 Wipe dust off the ventilation

holes (intake) with a soft cloth.

Others

Ventilation holes (intake)

8 Remove the air filter.

Claws

9 Attach the new air filter so that it

fits into each claws (10
positions) on the filter holder.

Note

Attach the air filter aligning it with the
shape of the filter holder.
Also, do not touch the fan after removing
the air filter that is set deep inside the
projector.

10 Attach the filter holder.

12 Place the project back on its

original position.

13 Turn on the projector, then

select the desired setting item
on the Setup menu. The
menu screen below will be
appeared.

Tip

If “Settings Lock” is set to “Level B,” set
to “Off” once.

14 Select “Yes”.

Note

The projector will not turn on unless the
filter holder is securely closed.

Caution

Do not put your hands into the lamp
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid
or other objects into the slot to avoid
electrical shock or fire.

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Notes

• Be sure to use an LMP-H202 Projector Lamp
for replacement. If you use lamps other than
the LMP-H202, the projector may
malfunction.

• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug
the power cord before replacing the lamp,
then check the ON/STANDBY lamp has
already been turned off.

• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp
is securely installed in place.

• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp
cover is securely closed.

• To cancel a message displayed on the screen,
press either the button on the remote control
or the one on the control panel on the
projector.

Note

The lamp contains mercury. The disposal
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on
where you live. Follow the waste disposal
policy in your area.

Disposal of the used lamp

For the customers in the USA

Lamp in this product contains mercury.
Disposal of these materials may be
regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact
your local authorities or the
Telecommunications Industry
Association (www.eiae.org).

Cleaning the Air Filter

When “Please clean the filter.” appears on
the screen, you should clean the air filter.
The air filter should be cleaned every 1,500
hours. This value varies depending on the
environment or how the projector is used.
1,500 hours are approximate.
After washing the air filter with a mild
detergent solution, dry it in a shaded place.

Notes

• When you clean the air filter, make sure you
do not damage it.
For details on how to attach and remove the
air filter, see “Replacing the Lamp and the
Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes
(intake)” Steps 7 to 10. (1 page 59)

• When you remove the air filter, be careful
not to let any dust fall into the projector.

• Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain
the good performance of the projector or to
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning
message for cleaning the air filter appears,
clean the air filter immediately.

Fitting the Lens Cap

When fitting the lens cap onto the lens,
position the lens cap so that the concave on
the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom
lever, as shown in the illustration.

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Lens cap

Zoom lever

Cleaning

Cleaning the lens

The lens surface is especially treated to
reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the
performance of the projector, take care with
respect to the following:

• Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such
as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.

• Stubborn stains may be removed with a
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with
water.

• Never use solvent such as alcohol,
benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or
abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning
cloth, as they will damage the lens surface.

Cleaning the cabinet

• To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a diluted mild detergent
solution.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad,
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide.

• Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl
materials may result in damage to the
screen surface and cabinet material.

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Specifications

Item Description

Display system SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system

Display device Size of effective

Projection lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual)

Light source Ultra High Pressure Lamp 200 W type

Screen size 40 inches to 300 inches (1,016 mm to 7,620 mm)

Acceptable video signals 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/

Acceptable computer signals fH: 19 kHz to 72 kHz

Video signal
inputs

Other inputs/
outputs

Outside dimensions (w/h/d) 407.4 mm × 179.2 mm × 463.9 mm (16

Mass Approx. 10 kg (22 lb 1 oz)

display area

Number of pixels 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 pixels × 3)

HDMI (2 inputs),
HDCP compliant

Y PB/CB PR/CR Component: phono type

INPUT A HD D-sub 15-pin

REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)

IR IN Minijack

3D SYNC RJ45 connector

0.61-inch (15.4 mm) SXRD panel

f=18.7 mm to 29.7 mm
F2.52 to F3.02

(measured diagonally)

50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i,
The following items are available for digital signal
(HDMI input) only:
1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/24p

fV: 48 Hz to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution 1,920 × 1,080 (HDMI input
only)
For details, see “Preset Signals”. (1 page 64)

Digital RGB/Y P

Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)

B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms terminated)

P

R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms terminated)

P

Analog RGB:
R: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms terminated)
SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: TTL level,
positive/negative
Horizontal sync input: TTL level, positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL level, positive/negative

3

/8inches)

18

B/CB PR/CR

1

/8 × 71/8 ×

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Item Description

Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.0 A to 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Max. 300 W

Standby power 8 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Standard”) /

0.5 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”)

Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation)

Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

Storage humidity 10% to 90%

Supplied accessories See “Checking the Supplied Accessories” in the

supplied Quick Reference Manual.

Optional accessories Projector Lamp: LMP-H202 (for replacement)

Projector Suspension Support: PSS-H10

3D glasses: TDG-PJ1

3D Sync Transmitter: TMR-PJ2

Notes

• The values for mass and dimensions are approximate.

• Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local
Sony Authorized Dealer.

• Information on accessories in this manual is current as of February 2014.

Design and specifications of this unit and its optional accessories are subject to change without notice.

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Preset Signals

The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be
displayed properly.

Preset

memory no.

3 480/60i 480/60i

4 576/50i 576/50i

5 480/60p 480/60p

6 576/50p 576/50p

7 1080/60i 1080/60i

8 1080/50i 1080/50i

10 720/60p 720/60p

11 720/50p 720/50p

12 1080/60p 1080/60p

13 1080/50p 1080/50p

14 1080/24p 1080/24p

18 720/60p

(Frame packing)

19 720/50p

(Frame packing)

20 1080/24p

(Frame packing)

Preset signal

(resolution)

(720 × 480i)

(720 × 576i)

(Progressive
NTSC)
(720 × 480p)

(Progressive
PA L)
(720 × 576p)

(1920 × 1080i)

(1920 × 1080i)

(1280 × 720p)

(1280 × 720p)

(1920 × 1080p)

(1920 × 1080p)

(1920 × 1080p)

720/60p
(1280 × 720p)

720/50p
(1280 × 720p)

1080/24p
(1920 × 1080p)

fH

(kHz)fV(Hz)

15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or

15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or

31.470 60.000 SonG/Y –

31.250 50.000 SonG/Y –

33.750 60.000 SonG/Y –

28.130 50.000 SonG/Y –

45.000 60.000 SonG/Y –

37.500 50.000 SonG/Y –

67.500 60.000 – –

56.260 50.000 – –

26.973 23.976 – –

90.000 60.000 – –

75.000 50.000 – –

53.946 23.976 – –

Sync Pitch

composite sync

composite sync
/composite video

(H

Size)

–

–

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Preset

memory no.

26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800

28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832

29 VESA 75

30 VESA 85

31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024

32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056

33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040

34 VESA 75

35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048

37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344

38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg 1328

39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312

45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800

47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos 1696

50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos 1864

55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos 1664

56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos 1664

Preset signal

(resolution)

(IBM M3)

(IBM M4)

(IBM M5)

fH

(kHz)fV(Hz)

37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840

43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832

46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056

Sync Pitch

(H

Size)

Others

Preset memory numbers for each input signal

Analog signal

Signal Preset memory number

Component signal (Y P

Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 26, 28 to 35, 37 to 39, 55, 56

B/CB PR/CR connectors) 3 to 8, 10, 11

Digital signal

Signal Preset memory number

Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20

Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20

Computer signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 10 to 13*, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50,

* Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of

Component or Video GBR signal.

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Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items

The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The
following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.

Picture menu

Item Input signal

Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal

Reality Creation zz –
Lamp Control zzz
Film Projection zz –
Motion Enhancer zz –
Contrast zzz
Brightness zzz
Color zz–
Hue zz –
Color Temp. zzz
Sharpness zz –
NR z z –
MPEG NR zzz
Film Mode z

Contrast Enhancer zz –

Gamma Correction *
x.v.Color z ––

Color Space
RCP zzz

(excluding preset
memory number 14)

1

zzz

zzz

(excluding preset
memory number 14)

z

–

z

: Adjustable/can be set

– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

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Screen menu

Item Input signal

Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal

Aspect zzz *

3

Over Scan zz –

Screen Area *

2

(preset memory
numbers 7, 8, 12, 13,
14 only)

V Center *

Vertical Size *

4

4

APA – – z *
Phase – – z *
Pitch – – z *
Shift z *

z

z

(preset memory
numbers 7, 8, 12, 13,
14 only)

zz –
zz –

5

z *

5

–

5

5

5

z

z : Adjustable/can be set

– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

1

*

: The setting can be made only when “x.v.Color” is set to “Off”.

*2: The setting can be made only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” and “Aspect” is set to “Normal”

in the Screen menu.

3

*

: If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9

or wider (fixed at “Normal”).

4

*

: The setting can be made only when “Zoom” is selected in “Aspect”.

5

*

: The setting can be made only for analog signal.

Others

Note

When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information

menu (1 page 47) and Digital signal (1 page 65), and check items that are adjustable/can be

set.

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Compatible 3D Signals

The projector accepts the following types of 3D signals.

Resolution 3D signal format

720/60, 50P
1080/24P

1080/60, 50i Side-by-Side format*

1080/60, 50P Side-by-Side format

*: Mandatory 3D format of the HDMI standards.

Side-by-Side format

Over-Under format*

Frame packing*

Over-Under format

3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items

Some items on the menus may not be available to adjust/set, depending on the 3D signals.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. The following tables
indicate those items.

Item 3D signals

720/60, 50P 1080/60, 50i 1080/24P 1080/60, 50P

Lamp Control –

Film Projection *––––
Motion Enhancer – – z –

NR ––––

Film Mode––––
x.v.Color – – z

Over Scan––––

Screen Area –

V Keystone –

z: Adjustable/can be set

–: Not Adjustable/cannot be set
*: The setting can be made for 2D display.

(fixed at “High”)–(fixed at “High”)–(fixed at “High”)–(fixed at “High”)

(component
signal only)

(fixed at “Full”)–(fixed at “Full”)–(fixed at “Full”)–(fixed at “Full”)

(fixed at “0”)

–

(fixed at “0”)

z –

–

(fixed at “0”)

When the projector is set to convert 2D video images to 3D video images, some items on
the menus may be not available to adjust/set, depending on the “3D Format” settings on
the Function menu. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu.
The following tables indicate these items.

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Item 3D format

Over-Under Side-by-Side Simulated 3D

Lamp Control–––

Film Projection – – –
Motion Enhancer z

(preset memory

number 14 only)

NR – – z
MPEG NR zzz

Film Mode – – –
x.v.Color z

(preset memory

number 14 only)

Over Scan –––

Screen Area – – –
V Keystone z

(preset memory

number 14 only)

z

(preset memory

number 14 only)

z

(preset memory

number 14 only)

––

z

z

Others

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Aspect Mode

Selectable items vary depending on the type of input signal or 3D format.
For details, see the tables below. Items that cannot be selected are not displayed in the
menu.

2D

Acceptable signals 1920 × 1080

Preset memory
number (1 page 64)

Normal
Full – – – z
V Stretch zz ––

Squeeze

Stretch –

Zoom –

Wide Zoom

*1: Not displayed in the menu as fixed at Normal.

1280 × 720

7, 8, 10 to 14 3 to 6 56 26, 28 to 35, 37

zzz *

zz ––

zz ––

720 × 480
720 × 576

1280 × 720 Others

to 39, 55

1

z

z ––
z ––

3D

Acceptable signals 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720

3D format Side-by-Side Over-Under Frame packing Simulated 3D

Preset memory
number (1 page 64)

Normal

Full ––––

V Stretch – – –
Squeeze zzzz

Stretch – – – –

Zoom ––––

Wide Zoom – – –

7, 8, 10 to 14 10 to 14 18 to 20 7, 8, 10 to 14

zzzz

z

z

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Storage Conditions of Adjustable/Setting Items

Each adjustable/setting item is individually stored for each input connector, image display
(2D/3D), or preset signal. For further details, see the tables below.

Preset memory numbers for each input signal

Input Preset memory numbers

Input-A 26, 28 to 35, 37 to 39, 55, 56

Component 3 to 8, 10, 11

HDMI 1 (2D) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55

HDMI 2 (2D)

HDMI 1 (3D) 7, 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20

HDMI 2 (3D)

Picture menu

Item Storage conditions

Calib. Preset For each input connector and preset signal

Reset For each input connector and Calib. Preset

Reality Creation

Lamp Control

Film Projection

Motion Enhancer

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Hue

Color Temp.

D93-D55

Custom 5

Gain R For Color Temp., Custom 5.

Gain G

Gain B

Bias R

Bias G

Bias B

Others

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Item Storage conditions

Sharpness For each input connector, image display (2D/3D) and Calib. Preset

NR

MPEG NR

Film Mode

Contrast Enhancer

Gamma Correction

x.v.Color

Color Space

Advanced Picture menu

Item Storage conditions

RCP: Position For RCP User 1.

RCP: Range

RCP Color

RCP Hue

RCP Brightness

Screen menu

Item Storage condition

Over Scan For each input connector and preset signal

V Center For each input connector

Vertical Size For each input connector

Adjust Signal: Phase
(Analog PC signal)

Adjust Signal: Pitch
(Analog PC signal)

Adjust Signal: Shift
(All analog signals)

For each input connector and preset signal

For each input connector and preset signal

For each input connector and preset signal

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Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range

5

5

5

5

The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the
projected surface.

Projection distance L

Projected image

Front of the lens

Others

The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted
from the center of the projected image. The lens shift range is regarded as 0% when the
point A in the illustration (point where a line drawn from the center of the lens and the
projected image cross at right angles) is aligned with the center of the projected image and
full width or full height of the projected image is regarded as 100%.

Projected image

Center of the

0%

0%

Projected image

0%

0%

projected
image

A

Center of the
projected
image

A

Lens shift range

Center of the lens

Side of the unit

Lens shift range

Center of the
lens

VS

+

HS

– HS +

VS –

Shaded region: Lens shift range

Center of the lens

Projected image

Top of the unit

+: Vertical lens shift range (up) [%]

VS

–: Vertical lens shift range (down) [%]

VS

+: Horizontal lens shift range (right) [%]

HS

–: Horizontal lens shift range (left) [%]

HS

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When projecting in 1.78:1 (16:9) format

1.78

1

Video display area

Projection area

Projection distance

Unit: m (inches)

Projection image size

Diagonal Width × Height

80" (2.03 m) 1.77 × 1.00 (70 × 39) 2.40 – 3.83 (95 – 150)

100" (2.54 m) 2.21 × 1.25 (87 × 49) 3.00 – 4.79 (119 – 188)

120" (3.05 m) 2.66 × 1.49 (105 × 59) 3.61 – 5.76 (142 – 226)

150" (3.81 m) 3.32 × 1.87 (131 × 74) 4.52 – 7.20 (178 – 283)

200" (5.08 m) 4.43 ×2.49 (174 × 98) 6.04 – 9.61 (238 – 378)

Projection distance L

Projection distance formula

D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)

Projection distance L (minimal length) Projection distance L (maximal length)

L = 0.030349 × D – 0.0354

(L = 1.194837 × D – 1.3915)

L = 0.048191 × D – 0.0212

(L = 1.897302 × D – 0.8329)

Lens shift range

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71%

71%

25%25%

VS + = VS – = 71 – 2.840 × (HS + or HS –) [%]
HS + = HS – = 25 – 0.352 × (VS + or VS –) [%]

Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support

For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the
PSS-H10. Make sure to consult with a qualified Sony personnel for installation.
The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling
using the PSS-H10.

To dealers

Use the Sony PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support, and take measures to prevent
falling using wire, etc.
For details, refer to the installation manual for dealers of the PSS-H10.

Top view

Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.

182.8 (7 1/4) 130 (5 1/8)

Front of the cabinet

Center of the lens

Distance between the screen

227.8 (9)

and the center of the lens

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

Upper ceiling
mount bracket

Others

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Front view

150 (6)

75 (3)

Ceiling

Center of the
supporting pole

175 (7)

The bottom
surface of the
mount bracket

3

93.5 (3

/4)

Side view

1

203.7 (8

/8) 203.7 (8 1/8)

407.4 (16

Center of the lens

Front of the cabinet

Center of the lens

1

/8)

182.8 (7 1/4) 130 (5 1/8)

3

227.8 (9) 236.1 (9

3

463.9 (18

/8)

/8)

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Index

Numerics

3D Glasses

3D glasses communication range ........23

3D Settings

2D-3D Display Sel. .............................41

3D Depth Adjust ..................................42

3D Format ............................................41

3D Glasses Bri’ness .............................42

Simulated 3D Effect ............................42

3D SYNC Output ....................................42

A

Acceptable 3D Signals ............................68

Adjust Signal

APA .....................................................38

Phase ....................................................38

Pitch .....................................................38

Shift .....................................................38

Adjusting

picture position ......................................8

picture quality ......................................26

APA .........................................................38

Aspect

Full ................................................21, 37

Normal .....................................20, 21, 37

Squeeze ..........................................21, 37

Stretch ............................................20, 37

V Stretch ........................................20, 37

Wide Zoom ....................................19, 37

Zoom .............................................19, 37

Auto Input Search ....................................43

B

Background .............................................43

Blanking ..................................................45

Brightness ................................................33

C

Calib. Preset

Bright Cinema .....................................32

Bright TV ............................................32

Cinema Film 1 .....................................32

Cinema Film 2 .....................................32

Game ....................................................32

Photo ....................................................32

Reference .............................................32

TV ......................................................32

User ..................................................... 32

Cinema Black Pro ................................... 33

Color ....................................................... 33

Color Space ............................................. 35

Color Temp. ............................................ 34

Connecting

3D Sync Transmitter ........................... 16

Computer ............................................. 15

Video equipment ................................. 13

Contrast ................................................... 33

Contrast Enhancer ................................... 34

Cooling Setting ....................................... 39

Others

E

Expert Setting ......................................... 34

F

fH .......................................................... 47

Film Mode .............................................. 34

Film Projection ....................................... 33

Front feet (adjustable) ............................. 12

fV .......................................................... 47

G

Gamma Correction .................................. 35

H

HDMI ...................................................... 13

HDMI Dynamic Range ........................... 43

HDMI Setting ......................................... 42

Hue .......................................................... 34

I

Image Flip ............................................... 45

L

Lamp Control .......................................... 33

Lamp Setting ........................................... 40

Lamp Timer ............................................ 47

Language ................................................. 39

Location of Controls

Front/Right side .................................... 4

Rear/Bottom .......................................... 5

M

Menu

Advanced Picture ................................ 36

Function .............................................. 41

Information ......................................... 47

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Installation ...........................................45

Picture .................................................32

Screen ..................................................37

Setup ....................................................39

Menu Position ......................................... 39

Messages

Caution ................................................56

Warning ...............................................55

Motion Enhancer .....................................33

Motionflow .............................................33

MPEG NR ............................................... 34

N

NR ..........................................................34

O

Over Scan ................................................38

P

Panel Alignment ......................................46

Power Saving ..........................................40

Preset Memory ........................................ 48

Preset mode

BRT CINE ...........................................25

BRT TV ...............................................25

CINEMA FILM 1 ............................... 25

CINEMA FILM 2 ............................... 25

GAME .................................................25

PHOTO ...............................................25

REF .....................................................25

TV ......................................................25

USER ...................................................25

Preset Signals .......................................... 64

Projection distance and lens shift

range ................................................73

R

RCP .........................................................36

Reality Creation ......................................33

Remote control

location of controls ................................6

Reset

resettable items ....................................30

resetting the items ...............................30

S

Screen Area .............................................38

Settings Lock ..........................................43

Sharpness ................................................34

Specifications ..........................................62

Standby Mode ..........................................39

Status .......................................................39

T

Troubleshooting .......................................51

V

V Keystone ..............................................45

X

x.v.Color ............................................35, 50

Trademark Information

• “PlayStation” is a registered trademark
of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

• The terms HDMI and HDMI High­Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.

• “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” are
trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association.

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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, 3D signal and computer
input signal of HDMI standards. It also
supports HDCP.

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