Sony VPL-HW45 User Manual

Video Projector

4-589-872-01 (1)

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-HW45

Table of Contents

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side ................................ 3

Rear/Bottom ...................................... 4

Remote Control ................................. 5

Connections and Preparations

Installing the Unit .............................. 6

Adjusting the Picture Position ........... 7

Connecting to Video Equipment or a

Computer ...................................... 11

Projecting

Projecting the Picture ...................... 13

Turning Off the Power ............... 13

Watching 3D Video Images ............. 14

Using the 3D Glasses ................. 14

Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to

the Video Signal ........................... 16

Selecting the Picture Viewing

Mode ............................................ 18

Using the Menus

Operation through the Menus .......... 19

Picture Menu ................................... 21

Screen Menu .................................... 26

Setup Menu ...................................... 28

Function Menu ................................ 29

Items Locked by Settings

Lock ........................................ 31

Installation Menu ............................. 32

Information Menu ............................ 34

About the Preset Memory .......... 34

Error Handling

Troubleshooting ...............................35

Warning Indicators ...........................38

Message Lists ...................................39

Others

Updating the Software .....................40

About the x.v.Color ..........................40

About the simulated 3D feature ....... 40

Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter

and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes

(intake) .......................................... 41

Cleaning the Air Filter .....................44

Fitting the Lens Cap ......................... 45

Cleaning ........................................... 45

Specifications ................................... 46

Preset Signals ............................. 47

Input Signals and Adjustable/

Setting Items ........................... 49

Compatible 3D Signals ...............50

3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting

Items ........................................ 50

Aspect Mode .............................. 51

Motionflow ................................. 52

Storage Conditions of Adjustable/

Setting Items ........................... 53

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................ 55

Dimensions ...................................... 57

NOTICES AND LICENCES

FOR SOFTWARE USED IN THIS

PRODUCT .................................... 60

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

Location of Controls

Front/Right Side

The buttons on the control panel have the same names as those on the remote control.

Control panel

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

button (page 19)

b MENU button (page 19)

c INPUT button (page 13)

d ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

(page 7)

e Lens shift dials (page 8)

f ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 38)

g WARNING indicator (page 38)

h Ventilation holes (exhaust)

i Remote control detector

(page 7)

j Zoom lever (page 9)

k Focus ring (page 10)

l AC IN socket (page 7)

m USB connector (page 40)

n HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector

(page 11)

o REMOTE connector

Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control.

Rear/Bottom

p IR IN connector

Inputs signals to control the unit.

a Ventilation holes (intake)

(page 43)

b Lamp cover (page 42)

c Front feet (adjustable) (page 10)

d Filter holder (page 43)

e Projector suspension support

attaching hole (page 58)

Remote Control

a LIGHT button

Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.

b Infrared transmitter

c ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

(page 7)

d INPUT button (page 13)

e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons

(page 18)

f PATTERN button (page 7)

g RESET button (page 20)

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

buttons (page 19)

i MENU button (page 19)

j MOTIONFLOW button (page 22)

k ASPECT button (page 16)

l COLOR SPACE button (page 25)

m COLOR TEMP button (page 23)

n GAMMA CORRECTION button

(page 24)

o 3D button (page 14)

p COLOR CORRECTION button

(page 24)

q REALITY CREATION button

(page 22)

r CONTRAST ENHANCER button

(page 22)

s SHARPNESS +/– button

(page 23)

t CONTRAST +/– button (page 22)

u BRIGHTNESS +/– button

(page 22)

Connections and Preparations

This section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.

Installing the Unit

The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the unit and viewing pictures easily. 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” (page 55).

1 Position the unit so that the lens is

parallel to the screen.

Top view

Screen

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 unit or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

2 Project an image on the screen and

adjust the picture so that it fits the screen (page 7).

Adjusting the Picture

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

Position

Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.

Remote control detector

Lights in red.

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

to turn on the unit.

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.

Tip

?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU,

The and M/m/</,/ (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the unit function the same as those on the remote control.

Note

Depending on the installation location of the unit, you may not be able to control it with the remote control. In this case, point the remote control to the screen instead of the projector.

1 After connecting the AC power cord to

the unit, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

Tip

Press the PATTERN button to clear the test signal display.

4 Move both lens shift dials to adjust the

picture position.

To adjust the vertical position

To adjust the horizontal position

Turn the lens shift dial right or left.

The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen width from the center of the lens.

Top view

25% 25%1 screen width

: 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

Range of movement of the projected picture

0.71V

Projected Picture

0.25H

71%

1 screen height

71%

: 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” (page 55).

• When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, the distance the picture projected on the screen moves differ depending on how much the lens shift is adjusted.

0.71V

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

5 Adjust the picture size using the zoom

lever.

Zoom lever

6 Adjust the focus using the focus ring.

Focus ring

To adjust the tilt of the installation surface

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

Turn to

Front feet (adjustable)

Notes

• If the unit is tilted up or down, the projected image may be trapezoidal.

• Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable).

adjust.

Lens adjustment window (test pattern)

4:3

2.35:1

The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each aspect ratio.

1.85:1

Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer

You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/ recorder, or PlayStation

equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the unit.

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.

Computer

Right side of the unit

Equipment with HDMI output connectors

AV amplifier

Speakers

to HDMI output

HDMI cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow Use a high speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo

is specified. (Sony products are recommended.)

Notes

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

• When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the

V mark on the upper part of the HDMI

input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.

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

• 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.

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.

A message “POWER OFF?” appears on

Projecting the

the screen.

Picture

1 Turn on both the unit 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

Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector

Equipment connected to the HDMI 2 connector

to display

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

again before the message disappears.

The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat.

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 AC power cord.

Note

Never disconnect the AC power cord while the indicator is flashing.

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

Tip

When “Status” is set to “Off” on the Setup menu, the input palette does not appear. Press the INPUT button to switch between input terminals in sequence.

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY)

button.

Watching 3D Video Images

You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using the optional Active 3D Glasses (TDG-BT500A).

Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions

You can adjust/set the 3D functions by pressing the 3D button on the remote control or with the “3D Settings” of the Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” (page 29).

Using the 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” (page 13).

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, see “Using the 3D Glasses” (page 14).

Tips

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

• To convert 3D video images to 2D video images, set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “2D” (page 29).

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 (page 29).

• Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (page 14).

• 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.

1 Turn on the 3D glasses, and register

them on the unit.

For details on how to register the 3D glasses, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 3D glasses.

2 Put on the 3D glasses.

3 Turn toward the screen.

Precautions for use

Misoperation may occur if:

• The viewing position is too far from the projector

• There are other communication devices, such as a wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 b/g/ n) or a microwave with a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, near the unit

3D glasses communication range

Figure 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 unit outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the images properly. Also, the distance varies depending on the environment of the room and installation environment of the unit.

Top or side view

10 m

Projector

10 m 10 m

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 (page 26).

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels

ASPECT button

Normal

Squeezed

Stretch

Original image Recommended setting and resultant images

V Stretch

2.35:1

When using an anamorphic lens

Squeeze

16:9

When using an anamorphic lens

Note

Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 51).

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.

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.

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, based on the tones changed for FILM

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, and other video images.

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.”

CALIBRATED PRESET buttons

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 unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. 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 .

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

Pop-up menu

Setting items

Setting menu

Adjustment menu

Next menu window

Setting items

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an

item.

To reset the picture that has been adjusted

Select “Reset” from the Picture menu.

When the screen display appears, select “Yes” using < and press . All of the following settings are reset to its factory preset value: “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, or 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.

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 screen using < depending on the selected item.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

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” (page 49).

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

Setting items Description

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, based on the tones changed for Cinema Film 1. 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, and other video images.

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 (page 20).

Tip

Reset does not affect settings saved for items of “Color Temp.”

Setting items Description

Reality Creation [REALITY CREATION]

Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images. (Super-resolution function)

On: Adjusts the settings of “Reality Creation.”

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” setting (page 28).

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

Cinema Black Pro

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.

Lamp Control 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.

Motionflow [MOTIONFLOW]

Impulse: Reproduces original picture quality. Provides cinema-like picture, which may flicker. Combination: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness for high-speed picture content. Smooth High: Provides smoother picture movement; especially effective for film-based content.

Smooth Low: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use. Tru e Ci ne ma: Images, such as a movie created in 24 frames per second,

are reproduced at the original framerate. Off: The “Motionflow” function is not applied.

Tips

• Select “Off” if the selected “Smooth High,” “Smooth Low,” “Impulse,” “Combination,” or “True Cinema” results in a distorted picture.

• Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually even if you have changed the settings.

Contrast [CONTRAST]

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.

Brightness [BRIGHTNESS]

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.

Setting items Description

Color Adjusts the color density.

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

Hue Adjusts the color tone.

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

Color Temp. [COLOR TEMP]

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.

Tip

You can adjust each item to a color temperature according to your preference.

Sharpness [SHARPNESS]

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.

Expert Setting

NR (Noise Reduction)

Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture. Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the roughness or noise of the picture automatically. High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the roughness or noise of the input signal source. Off: The NR (noise reduction) function is not applied.

Tip

The noise level may not be detected accurately with “Auto” depending on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with “Auto,” select a setting from among “High,” “Middle,” “Low” or “Off.”

MPEG NR (MPEG Noise Reduction)

Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital signals. Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the block noise and mosquito noise of the picture automatically. High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the block noise and mosquito noise of the input signal source. Off: The MPEG NR (MPEG noise reduction) function is not applied.

Tip

Smooth Gradation Smooths the gradation of the flat parts of images.

High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the smooth gradation effect. Off: The smooth gradation function is not applied.

Setting items Description

Film Mode According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for

playback. Auto: Suitable for reproducing the original picture movement. Normally, set this to “Auto.” Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting video signals automatically.

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: The “Gamma Correction” function is not applied.

Color Correction [COLOR CORRECTION]

On: Adjusts Hue, Saturation or Brightness of the selected colors. Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color. 1 Press M/m to select “Color Select,” then press </, to select the

color you want to adjust among “Red,” “Yellow,” “Green,” “Cyan,” “Blue” and “Magenta.”

2 Press M/m to select “Hue,” “Saturation” or “Brightness,” then adjust

them to suit your taste using </, while watching the projected picture.

Off: The “Color Correction” effect is not applied.

Clear White Emphasizes vivid whites.

High/Low: You can adjust the “Clear White” effect. Off: The “Clear White” effect is not applied.

x.v.Color Set this item when connecting the unit with equipment that supports

x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal.

On: You can play back an x.v.Color video signal. Off: The “x.v.Color” function is not applied.

For details on x.v.Color, see “About the x.v.Color” (page 40).

Tip

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

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