Sony VPL-VZ1000 User Manual
4-693-530-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual, supplied Quick Reference Manual,
and Safety Regulations thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-VZ1000
© 2017 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Location of Controls
Main Unit .................................................................... 3
Control Panel/Connecters/Projection Window ........... 4
Remote Control ........................................................... 5
Connections and Preparations
Installing the Unit ....................................................... 6
Adjusting the Projection Image .................................. 6
Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer ......... 9
Attaching the Top Cover ........................................... 10
Using the top cover .............................................. 10
Attaching the Side Covers ......................................... 10
Attaching the side covers when installing the unit on
a ceiling ............................................................. 10
Projecting the Picture and Adjusting
the Screen
Projecting the Picture ................................................ 12
Turning Off the Power ......................................... 12
Watching 3D Video Images ...................................... 12
Using the 3D Glasses ........................................... 13
Selecting the Aspect Ratio ........................................ 13
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ......................... 14
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus ................................... 15
Picture Menu ............................................................. 17
Advanced Picture Menu ............................................ 21
Screen Menu ............................................................. 22
Setup Menu ............................................................... 23
Function Menu .......................................................... 24
Items Locked by Settings Lock ........................... 25
Installation Menu ...................................................... 26
Information Menu ..................................................... 28
About the Preset Memory .................................... 28
Operating the Control Window ................................. 30
Switching the Page ............................................... 30
Setting the Access Limitation .............................. 30
Confirming the Information Regarding the
Unit ................................................................... 30
Error Handling
About Indicators ........................................................ 31
Message Lists ............................................................ 32
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 33
Maintenance
Cleaning the Air Filter .............................................. 35
Cleaning .................................................................... 35
Others
Updating the Software .............................................. 36
About HDR (high dynamic range) ............................ 36
NOTICES AND LICENSES FOR SOFTWARE USED
IN THIS PRODUCT .............................................. 36
Specifications ............................................................ 37
Preset Signals ....................................................... 38
Input Signals and Adjustment/Setting Items ....... 39
Compatible 3D Signals ........................................ 40
3D Signals and Adjustment/Setting Items ........... 41
Aspect Mode ........................................................ 42
Storage Conditions of Adjustment/
Setting Items ..................................................... 42
Installation Distance and Projection Image Size ...... 44
Dimensions ............................................................... 46
Network Features
Displaying the Control Window of the Unit with a Web
Browser .................................................................. 29
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Location of Controls
Main Unit
a Ventilation holes (exhaust)
b Top cover (page 10)
c Remote control detector (page 6)
d LED indicator (page 6) / WARNING1 indicator
(page 31)
e WARNING2 indicator (page 31)
f Side covers (page 10)
g Feet (adjustable) (page 8)
h Air filter (Ventilation holes (intake)) (page 35)
i Ventilation holes (intake)
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Control Panel/Connecters/Projection Window
a ?/1 (On/Standby) button (page 6)
b INPUT button (page 12)
c MENU button (page 15)
d M/m/</,/ ENTER button (page 15)
e LENS button (page 6)
Tip
The ?/1, INPUT, MENU, and M/m/</,/ENTER buttons
on the side panel of the unit function in the same way as those
on the remote control. The LENS button functions in the same
way as the PATTERN button of the remote control.
f USB connector (page 36)
g TRIGGER connector (page 26)
h IR IN connector
Inputs signals to control the unit.
i REMOTE connector
Connects to a system for controlling the unit, etc.
j LAN connector (page 29)
l AC IN socket
m HDMI 3/HDMI 4 connectors (page 9)
n Projection window (lens)
Projects a video from this window.
Note
If you look through the projection window (lens) while the unit
is projecting, the light may damage your eyes. Take special
caution when using the unit around children.
k HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connectors (page 9)
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Remote Control
a LIGHT button
Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.
b Infrared transmitter
c ?/1 (On/Standby) button (page 6)
d INPUT button (page 12)
e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 14)
f PATTERN button (page 6)
g RESET button (page 16)
h M/m/</, / (enter) buttons (page 15)
i MENU button (page 15)
j ASPECT button (page 13)
k COLOR SPACE button (page 20)
l COLOR TEMP button (page 18)
m GAMMA CORRECTION button (page 19)
n MOTIONFLOW button (page 18)
o 3D button (page 12)
p COLOR CORRECTION button (page 19)
q REALITY CREATION button (page 17)
r CONTRAST ENHANCER button (page 17)
s SHARPNESS button (page 18)
t BRIGHTNESS button (page 18)
u CONTRAST button (page 18)
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Connections and Preparations
Installing the Unit
The installation distance between the unit and a projection
surface varies depending on the projection size. Install this
unit so that it fits the desired projection size. For details on
the distance between the unit and the projection surface
(the projection distance) and the size of projected video,
see “Installation Distance and Projection Image Size”
(page 44).
1 Position the unit so that the unit is parallel to the
projection surface.
Top view
Projection surface
2 After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, plug
the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The unit goes into standby mode.
Tip
After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, the LED
indicator may blink.
You may not be able to control the unit while the indicator is
blinking, but this is not a malfunction. Wait until it stops
blinking.
Adjusting the Projection Image
Tip
When adjusting the lens, each time you press the PATTERN button
of the remote control or the LENS button on the unit, the lens
adjustment function switches as follows.
Notes
• 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.
• 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.
• Flange Back Correction is the function to adjust the focus of the
picture. As it has been optimized at the factory default, normally
adjustment is not required (page 27).
1 Press the ?/1 (On/Standby) button to turn on the unit.
The LED indicator lights in white.
Tip
The LED indicator does not light when “Illumination” is set to
“Off” on the Installation menu.
2 Press the PATTERN button to display the Lens Focus
adjustment window, and adjust the focus of the picture
by pressing the M/m/</, buttons.
Tips
• The factory default for focus has been adjusted to the 100inch screen. Make fine adjustments according to the screen
size and installing position.
• Adjust by checking the entire test pattern. The amplitude of
the pattern focus on the top of the picture becomes large with
the ultra short focus projector.
• If you press the RESET button on the remote control while
the Lens Focus adjustment window is displayed, the focus
setting returns to the factory default.
• When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation
menu, you cannot adjust the lens (page 26).
• When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function
menu, the test pattern is not displayed (page 25).
• Whenever you press the button, the test pattern
disappears.
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3 Check if the upper side and lower side of the picture
are parallel.
If not, install the unit in a position parallel to the
projection surface (a=b).
Image distortion Feet adjustment
Image distortion Installation state to the projection surface
(Top view)
a
a
b
a > b
b
a < b
4 Check if the lower side of the picture is horizontal.
If not, use the left/right feet (adjustable) to keep the
unit level. For details on adjusting the feet, see page 8.
Image distortion Feet adjustment
Side view
c > 90°
Adjust the foot
near the rear
side so that it is
longer.
Side view
Adjust the
height with the
feet near the
front side.
c < 90°
5 Check if the left side and right side of the picture are
vertical.
If not, use the feet (adjustable) to keep the unit vertical
to the projection surface. For details on adjusting the
feet, see page 8.
If the frame of the projection surface is rectangle and
parallel to the floor, adjustment is completed.
Tip
If the picture remains distorted, repeat step 3 and 4.
6 Adjust the feet for preventing backlash to the floor.
Note
The picture may be distorted if you turn the feet for preventing
backlash too much.
7 Press the PATTERN button to display the Lens Shift
adjustment window, and adjust the picture position by
pressing the M/m/</, buttons.
Tip
If you press the RESET button on the remote control while the
Lens Shift adjustment window is displayed, the picture
position returns to the center of the lens (factory default
position).
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To adjust the horizontal position
When pressing the </, button, the picture
projected on the screen moves right or left by a
maximum of 3% of the screen width from the center
of the lens.
Top view
3%* 3%*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
* For 17:9 display, the range of movement will be +/_2.8%.
To adjust the vertical position
When pressing the M/m button, the picture projected
on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 6%
of the screen height from the center of the lens.
Side view
6%
1 screen
height
6%
: Picture position when moving the picture upward at
maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at
maximum
Adjusting the height of the feet
You can adjust the height and tilt of the unit using the three
feet at the bottom of the unit, and prevent backlash of the
unit using the two feet.
Foot for adjusting
the tilt
Foot
height
Tips
• The feet for adjusting the tilt can be adjusted by 1.5 mm with every
full turn.
• The left and right feet near the rear side can be used to prevent the
backlash. You can adjust these feet to the same height as the feet
for adjusting the tilt.
Notes
• Be careful not to get your finger caught when turning the feet for
adjusting the tilt or feet for preventing backlash.
• You can adjust the foot height up to 20 mm. If the foot height is
more than 30 mm, the foot may come off and the unit may drop
causing an injury.
Foot for preventing
backlash
Foot
height
8 Press the PATTERN button again to display the Lens
Zoom adjustment window. 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/<.
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Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer
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.
Right side of the unit
Computer
Equipment with HDMI
to HDMI input
Rear side of the unit
output connectors
AV amplifier Speakers
to HDMI input
HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow
Notes
• Use a High Speed or Premium High Speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo is specified. With a standard HDMI cable, images of
1080p, DeepColor, 3D video and 4K video may not be displayed properly.
• When you want to display a picture in a more detailed HDMI format, use the “Premium High Speed” type.
• 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 are faced at each other.
• 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 use a notebook computer and set the computer to output the signal to both the computer’s display and an external monitor, the picture
may not appear on the unit properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. For settings of the computer, consult
with the manufacturer of the computer.
to HDMI
output
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Attaching the Top Cover
Attaching the Side Covers
Place the top cover on the top of the unit, and align the left
and right position.
Using the top cover
Slide the top cover by the pull on the center of the top
cover.
You can prevent the accumulation of dust on the projection
window by closing the top cover when the unit is not in
use.
After attaching the top cover, place the side covers by
hooking the holes of the side covers to the tabs on the side
of the unit.
Note
Make sure that all 4 holes are hooked to the tabs.
Hole
Ta b
Notes
• Do not close the top cover when turning the power on.
• Use the top cover together with the side covers.
• If dust is in the sliding surface, it may scratch the unit.
• When removing the top cover, do not set the top cover upright.
Attaching the side covers when installing the unit on a ceiling
1 Attach the strap to the side covers.
Strap (supplied)
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2 Attach a safety rivet to the unit.
Rivet (supplied)
3 Attach the side covers.
Note
When installing the unit on a ceiling, do not attach the top cover.
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Projecting the Picture and Adjusting the Screen
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
projection surface.
3 Select the equipment from which you want to display
images.
Press INPUT repeatedly or press M/m/ to select the
equipment.
Projects the picture from the selected equipment.
Tips
• When “Status” is set to “Off” on the Setup menu, the input
palette does not appear. Press the INPUT button to switch between
input connectors sequentially.
• You can change the language for the menu and on-screen displays
in “Language” on the Setup menu (page 23).
Turning Off the Power
1 Press the ?/1 (On/Standby) button.
The message “POWER OFF?” appears.
2 Press the ?/1 button again before the message
disappears.
The LED indicator turns off.
You can disconnect the AC power cord after the LED
indicator turns off.
Note
Never disconnect the AC power cord while the unit is turned on.
Tips
• You can turn off the unit by holding the ?/1 button for about 1
second, instead of performing the above steps.
• The LED indicator does not change when “Illumination” is set to
“Off” on the Installation menu.
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.
For details on how to project the image, see
“Projecting the Picture” (page 12).
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 13).
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 24).
Notes
• It may not be possible to display 3D video image automatically,
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 24).
• Use the 3D glasses within the communication range (page 13).
• 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 24).
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Using the 3D Glasses
Selecting the Aspect
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.
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) device or a
microwave oven with a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, near the
unit.
3D glasses communication range
The following figures 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 v i ew
Ratio
Each time you press the ASPECT button, the “Aspect”
setting switches.You can also select it using the menu
(page 22).
ASPECT
button
Original image (for 16:9
display)
1.85:1
Recommended setting and
resultant images
1.85:1 Zoom
Side view
Projection
surface
Projector
Projection surface
10 m
(33 ft)
10 m
(33 ft)
10 m
(33 ft)
10 m
(33 ft)
10 m
(33 ft)
Squeezed 1.85:1
2.35:1 Zoom
Projector
2.35:1
Squeezed 2.35:1
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Original image (for 16:9
display)
1.78:1 (16:9)
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Squeezed
Notes
• Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal
(page 42).
• The aspect cannot be selected when a computer signal is input, a
signal with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 is input (page 38).
Recommended setting and
resultant images
Normal
Stretch
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
With the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons, 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.
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.
Pop-up menu
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.
Setting items
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
3 Press M/m to select an item you want to set or adjust
and press , or .
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in
a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next
menu window.
Next menu window
Setting items
4 Make the setting or adjustment of the item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/<.
Press to store the setting and return to the original
menu screen.
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