Sony VPL-VW385ES Operating Instruction

4-725-441-01 (1)

Video Projector

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-VW385ES

Table of Contents
Location of Controls
Front/Right Side ................................	3
Rear/Left Side/Bottom ......................	4
Remote Control .................................	5
Connections and
Preparations
Installing the Unit ..............................	6
Adjusting the Picture Position ...........	7
Connecting to Video Equipment or a
Computer ......................................	12
Projecting
Projecting the Picture ......................	14
Turning Off the Power ...............	14
Watching 3D Video Images .............	15
Using the 3D Glasses .................	15
Using the Picture Position ...............	16
Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to
the Video Signal ...........................	18
Selecting the Picture Viewing
Mode ............................................	21
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus ..........	22
Picture Menu ...................................	24
Advanced Picture Menu ..................	30
Screen Menu ....................................	31
Setup Menu ......................................	33
Function Menu ................................	35
Items Locked by Settings
Lock ........................................	37
Installation Menu .............................	38
Information Menu ............................	41
About the Preset Memory ..........	41

Using Network Features
Displaying the Control Window of the
Unit with a Web Browser .............	42
Operating the Control Window ........	43
Switching the Page .....................	43
Setting the Access Limitation ....	43
Confirming the Information
Regarding the Unit ..................	44
Error Handling
Troubleshooting ...............................	45
Warning Indicators ...........................	48
Message Lists ...................................	49
Others
Updating the Software .....................	50
About HDR (high dynamic range) ...	50
About the simulated 3D feature .......	50
NOTICES AND LICENSES FOR
SOFTWARE USED IN THIS
PRODUCT ....................................	50
Replacing the Lamp .........................	51
Cleaning ...........................................	54
Specifications ...................................	55
Preset Signals .............................	56
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items ...........................	58
Compatible 3D Signals ...............	59
3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting
Items ........................................	59
Aspect Mode ..............................	61
Motionflow .................................	62
Storage Conditions of Adjustable/
Setting Items ...........................	62
Projection Distance and Lens Shift
Range ............................................	64
Dimensions ......................................	68
Index .................................................	72

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Location of Controls

Front/Right Side

Warning indicators

Warning indicators

AON/STANDBY indicator (page 48)

BWARNING indicator (page 48)

Connectors

CLAN connector (page 42)

DUSB connector (page 50)

EHDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (page 12)

FREMOTE connector

Others

ILamp cover (page 51)

JVentilation holes (exhaust)

KVentilation holes (intake) (page 53)

LRemote control detector (page 7)

Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control.

GIR IN connector

Inputs signals to control the unit.

HTRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 connector (page 38)

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Rear/Left Side/Bottom

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

Control panel

Control panel		Others
A ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button		F Remote control detector
(page 7)		(page 7)
B INPUT button (page 14)		G Ventilation holes (intake)
C MENU button (page 22)		(page 53)
D M/M/</, (arrow)/	(enter)	H AC IN socket (page 7)
button (page 22)		I Projector suspension support
E LENS button (page 7)		attaching hole (page 69)

J Front feet (adjustable) (page 10)

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Remote Control

ALIGHT button

Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.

BInfrared transmitter

C?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button

(page 7)

DINPUT button (page 14)

ECALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 21)

FLENS ADJUSTMENT buttons (page 8)

GPOSITION button (page 16)

HRESET button (page 23)

IM/M/</, (arrow)/ (enter) buttons (page 22)

JMENU button (page 22)

KMOTIONFLOW button (page 26)

LASPECT button (page 18)

MCOLOR SPACE button (page 29)

NCOLOR TEMP button (page 26)

OGAMMA CORRECTION button (page 27)

P3D button (page 15)

QREALITY CREATION button (page 25)

RADVANCED IRIS button (page 25)

SCONTRAST ENHANCER button (page 25)

TSHARPNESS +/– button (page 27)

UCONTRAST +/– button (page 26)

VBRIGHTNESS +/– button (page 26)

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Connections and Preparations

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” (page 64).

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).

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Adjusting the Picture

Position

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

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 at the remote control detector of the unit or the screen.

1 After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

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

Remote control	Lights in red.
detector

Tips

•The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/M/</,/ (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the unit function the same as those on the remote control. The LENS button functions in the same way as the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS, ZOOM, SHIFT) buttons of the remote control.

•When adjusting the lens, each time you press the LENS button on the unit, the lens adjustment function switches between “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom” and “Lens Shift.”

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 tens of seconds and then lights in green.

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3 Adjust the focus.

4 Adjust the picture size.

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS) button to display the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/M/</, buttons.

Tips

•When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the focus, the picture size or the proper position by pressing the FOCUS, ZOOM or SHIFT buttons (page 38).

•When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function menu, the test pattern is not displayed (page 36).

Note

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (ZOOM) button to display the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the M/M/</, buttons.

To make the picture larger, press M/,.

To make the picture smaller, press M/

<.

Adjust the lens by using buttons on the remote control or the control panel of the unit. Never make adjustments by directly turning the lens with your hands, which may cause damage or malfunction to the unit.

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5 Adjust the picture position.

Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (SHIFT) button to display the Lens Shift adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust to the proper position of the picture by pressing the M/M/</, buttons.

Tip

Whenever you press the button, the test pattern disappears.

Note

When adjusting the window position, do not touch the lens unit, otherwise your fingers may be pinched by the moving parts.

To adjust the horizontal position

Press </,.

The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 31% of the screen width from the center of the lens.

Top view

31% 1 screen width 31%

: Picture position when moving the picture to the left at maximum

: Picture position when moving the picture to the right at maximum

Press the RESET button on the remote control while the Lens Shift adjustment window is displayed, the horizontal position returns to the center of the lens (factory default position). The zoom and focus are not changed.

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To adjust the vertical position

Press M/M.

The picture projected on the screen moves up by a maximum of 85% or moves down by a maximum of 80% of the screen height from the center of the lens.

Side view

85%

1 screen height

80%

: Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum

: Picture position when moving the picture downward at maximum

Note

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 64).

Range of movement of the projected picture

0.85V

0.31H				0.31H
			Projected Picture

0.8V

H: Width of the projected picture

V: Height of the projected picture

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

adjust.

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).

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Lens adjustment window (test pattern)

1.78:1 (16:9)

1.33:1 (4:3)

2.35:1

1.85:1

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

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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 or a Premium High Speed
	HDMI cable on which the cable type logo is specified.

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Notes

•Use a High Speed HDMI cable or a Premium High Speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, 3D video and 4K 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.

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Projecting

Projecting the

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.

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.

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

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.

Tip

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

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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 Active 3D Glasses (TDG-BT500A).

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 14).

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 15).

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 35).

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 35).

•Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (page 15).

•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

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 35).

Using the 3D Glasses

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.

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Top or side view

Projector

10 m

10 m				10 m

10 m

Using the Picture

Position

You can store up to five combinations of lens settings (focus, picture size, picture position), aspect ratio, and blanking. These settings can be recalled.

In the factory preset setting, the Picture Position is not stored.

1 Press POSITION.

The Picture Position selecting palette is displayed.

2 Press POSITION repeatedly, or press M/M/ to select the position.

The settings of the position selected is recalled.

Store or delete lens settings, aspect ratio, and blanking in the “Picture Position” of the Screen menu (page 31).

The position where the lens settings, aspect ratio, and blanking are not stored is displayed as “---.”

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Image of the lens moving

In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen.

When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input

When a 2.35:1 image is input

Press the POSITION button.

The 2.35:1 image expands to fill the screen.

Notes

•After you have selected and confirmed the lens position, the lens starts to move. Do not touch, or place anything near, the lens, otherwise it may cause injury or a malfunction.

•If you press any button on the remote control or the unit while the lens is moving, the lens stops. In this case, select the lens position again or adjust the lens manually.

•The Picture Position function is not guaranteed to reproduce the lens settings precisely.

•When you use the subtended screen angle of two or more aspects using lens zoom, install the unit within the specified parameters referring to “Projection distance” (page 65). With some setting positions, the range of lens shift may be restricted, even though the unit is installed within the specified parameters.

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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.

ASPECT

Each time you press the button, you can button

select the “Aspect” setting.You can also select it using the menu (page 32).

Original image

Recommended setting and resultant images

1.85:1 Zoom

1.85:1

Squeezed 1.85:1

2.35:1 Zoom

2.35:1

Squeezed 2.35:1

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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

V Stretch

2.35:1

When using an anamorphic lens

Squeeze

16:9

When using an anamorphic lens

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Original image	Recommended setting and resultant images

Stretch

Squeezed

Notes

•Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 61).

•The aspect cannot be selected for an input signal from a computer, or an input signal with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (page 56).

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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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, based on the Cinema Film 1.
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.”

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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.

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

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.

Adjustment menu

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Next menu window

Setting items

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item.

When changing the adjustment level

Press M/, to increase the value, and press M/< to decrease the value. 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.

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.

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