Sony Projector Qualia 004 User Manual

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Control panel 
Identification of parts (continued)
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Location of the control panel
The control panel is located on the rear of the projector as shown below. 
1 ?/1 (on/standby) button
Tur ns the projector on when the projector is 
in the standby mode.
To tur n off the projector, press the ?/1 
button twice or press and hold the ?/1 
button for about one second according to 
the indications on the screen. 
For details on steps for tur ning off the power, 
see “To tur n off the power” on page 29.
2 FOCUS button
Adjusts the picture focus using the arrow 
buttons.
3 ZOOM button
Adjusts the size of the picture using the 
arrow buttons.
4 SHIFT button
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture 
using the arrow buttons.
5 INPUT button
Selects the input signal. Each time you press 
the button, the input signal switches 
cyclically as follows:
INPUT-AINPUT-B DVI
S-VIDEOVIDEO HDMI
6 MENU button
Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to 
clear the menu.
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1 PICTURE MUTING button
Tur ns off the picture. Press 
again to restore the picture.
2 INPUT buttons 
Select the input signal.
VIDEO:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s VIDEO jack.
S VIDEO:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s S VIDEO jack.
A:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s INPUT A 
connectors.
B:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s INPUT B 
connectors.
DVI:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s DVI-D connectors. 
HDMI:
For the video signal of 
equipment connected to the 
projector’s HDMI connectors.
3 COLOR SPACE button
Each time you press this 
button, the “Color Space”  
setting changes between 
“Normal” and “W ide.”
Identification of parts (continued)
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qd
qs
q;
qa
Remote
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Indicators on the buttons light up if you shake or tilt the remote. The indicators are tur ned off automatically if you do not move the remote for about 20 seconds.Buttons which have the same names as those on the control panel function identically.
ql
qh
qk
qj
qg
qf
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w;
qf IRIS CONT button
Emphasizes the contrast 
during projection. Each time 
you press this button, the “Iris 
Control” setting changes 
cyclically as follows: “Off,” “1,” 
“2.”
qg MENU button
Displays the menu.
qh ENTER button
Enters the settings of items 
in the menu.
qj COLOR +/− button
Adjusts the intensity of the 
color. The intensity increases 
as you press the + button and 
decreases as you press the – 
button.
qk CONTRAST +/− button
Adjusts the contrast. The 
contrast increases as you 
press the + button and 
decreases as you press the – 
button.
ql BRIGHT +/− button
Adjusts the brightness. The 
brightness becomes brighter 
as you press the + button and 
darker as you press the – 
button.
w; CONTROL S OUT jack 
(minijack)
Connect to the CONTROL S 
IN jack on the projector when 
using it as a wired remote. 
Even when you use the remote 
as a wired remote, batteries 
must be inserted in the 
remote.
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4 GAMMA button
Selects the projector’s gamma 
value from settings you made 
using “ImageDirector” (see 
page 52). Each time you press 
this button, the “Gamma 
Correction” setting changes 
cyclically as follows: “Off,”
“Gamma1,” “Gamma2,” 
“Gamma3.”
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Inserting batteries 
1 Tur n the screw counterclockwise using a coin, etc. to open the lid.
2 Insert the four size AAA (R03) batteries (supplied), taking care to match the 
polarities as shown below.
Identification of parts (continued)
3 Replace the lid, then tur n the screw clockwise to lock the lid.
Be sure to insert the batteries from the # side first.
Tur n clockwise.
Notes on batteries
• Make sure that the battery polarity (orientation) is correct when inserting batteries.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix different types of batteries. 
• If you do not intend to use the remote for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones. 
Notes on remote operation
• Make sure that there is nothing between the remote and the remote detector on the projector to obstruct the infrared beam. 
• The operating range is limited. The shorter the distance between the remote and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the remote can control the projector. 
• Even when you use the remote as a wired remote, batteries must be inserted in the remote.
Tur n counterclockwise.
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Projecting images
1 Press the ?/1 button on the remote or on the control panel to tur n the projector 
on.
2 Tur n on any equipment connected to the projector. 
3 Press the INPUT button to select the input source. 
INPUT-AComponent equipment connected to the INPUT A connector on the projector
INPUT-BEquipment connected to the INPUT B connector on the projector
DVIVideo equipment connected to DVI-D connector on projector
HDMIVideo equipment connected to HDMI connector on the projector
VIDEOVideo equipment connected to the VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jack on the projector
S-VIDEOVideo equipment connected to the S VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jack on the projector
4 Adjust the display settings below.
 • Press the LENS CONT button on the 
remote repeatedly or the FOCUS 
button on the control panel to tur n on 
the FOCUS setting display. Then, press 
the arrow buttons to adjust the focus.
 • Press the LENS CONT button on the 
remote repeatedly or the ZOOM button 
on the control panel to tur n on the 
ZOOM setting display. Then, press the 
arrow buttons to adjust the size of the 
picture.
 • Press the LENS CONT button on the 
remote repeatedly or the SHIFT button 
on the control panel to tur n on the 
SHIFT setting display. Then, press the 
arrow buttons to adjust the vertical 
position of the picture.
Note
• Looking into the lens when the projector is projecting an image may cause injury to your eyes.
To turn off the picture
Press the PICTURE MUTING button on the 
remote. To restore the picture, press the 
PICTURE MUTING button again.
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PICTURE MUTING button
?/1 button
INPUT buttons
LENS CONT button
Rear
Remote
Remote detectorRemote detector
Front
Control panel
INPUT button
?/1 buttonZOOM buttonFOCUS buttonSHIFT button
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Selecting the screen projection mode
You can enjoy various screen projection 
modes according to the video signal 
received. For details on the available video 
signals, see page 42. 
For details on operating the menu screen, 
see “Using the menu” on page 30.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu display appears.
2 Press the M or m button to select the 
INPUT SETTING menu, then press the , 
or ENTER button.
3 Press the M or m button to select “W ide 
Mode,” then press the , or ENTER 
button.
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4 Press the M or m button to select the 
desired screen projection mode, then 
press the < or ENTER button.
Notes on changing the screen projection mode
This projector provides you with various choices of screen projection mode. When selecting the screen projection mode, consider the following:
• Selecting a screen projection mode may provide a different look from that of the original image.
• If the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching aspects may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers that are legally protected by copyright laws.
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To turn off the power
1 Press the ?/1 button on the remote or control panel.
“Power OFF?” appears.
Note
• The message disappears if you press any button except the ?/1 button on the remote or on the control panel, or if you do not press any button for 5 seconds.
2 Press the ?/1 button on the remote or on the control panel again. 
The fan runs for several seconds to 
reduce inter nal heat build-up.
3 Confirm that the ?/1 indicator light is lit in red. 
If you operate the projector without 
viewing the screen
If you operate the projector from a location 
where you cannot view the on-screen 
message, you can also tur n off the power by 
holding the ?/1 button for about one second.
Note
• The inter nal circuitry of the Direct Power On/Off function may drive the fan for a short time even after the ?/1 button is pressed and nothing is displayed on the information panel display.
Direct Power On/Off function
If you use a circuit breaker to tur n the power 
for the entire system on and off, set the 
direct power on function to “On” (see page 
50). When you tur n the power off, you can 
also just unplug the power cord without 
pressing the ?/1 button. The inter nal circuitry 
will cause the fan to automatically operate 
for a short while, even after the power cord 
is removed. However, if the unit has been on 
for less than 15 minutes, follow the 
procedure for tur ning off the power as 
described in “To tur n off the power.”
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3 Use the M or m button to select an item, then press the , or ENTER button. 
The settings appear in a pop-up window 
or are displayed in the next level.
In a pop-up window
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In the next level
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MenusSettings
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings.
You can select the language to be used in 
the menu.
1 Press the MENU button.
The menu display appears.
The currently selected menu is shown in 
yellow.
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Menus
2 Use the M or m button to select a menu, then press the , or ENTER button
The selected menu appears.
Using the menu
4 Select an item.Use the M or m button to select an item, 
then press the , or ENTER button.
5 Adjust an item.
• When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the value, press the M or 
, button.
 To decrease the value, press the m or 
< button.
 Press the ENTER button to enter the 
value and retur n the previous screen.
• When changing the setting:
 Press the M or m button to change the 
setting.
 Press the < or ENTER button to enter 
the value and retur n the previous 
screen.
 For details on setting individual items, 
see the relevant menu pages.
To turn off the menu display
Press the MENU button.
The menu display disappears automatically if 
no button is pressed for about one minute.
To reset items that have been adjusted
Press the RESET button on the remote.
“Complete!” appears and the settings 
displayed on the screen will be reset to their 
factory preset values.
Items that can be reset are:
• “Contrast,”“Brightness,”“Color,”“Hue,” and 
“Sharpness,” in the PICTURE SETTING 
menu.
• “Dot Phase,”“H Size,”“Shift,”“V Position,” 
and “T itle Area” in the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
• “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.
Retention of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector’s memory.
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PICTURE SETTING menu
PICTURE MODE
You can select the picture mode that best 
suits the type of program or your 
room’s conditions.
Dynamic:
Select this for enhanced picture contrast and 
sharpness.
Standard:
Recommended for normal viewing conditions 
in your home. Select this if you encounter 
roughness when viewing the picture with 
“Dynamic.”
Cinema:
Select this for a soft, film-like picture.
User1, User2, User3:
Adjust the quality of the picture to suit your 
taste. The settings will be stored in a 
pre-selected memory area of the projector. 
Press one of the User1, 2, or 3 buttons, then 
adjust the picture using the menus. 
To view the picture with the adjusted picture 
quality, press the respective button. 
To store the settings
1 Select “User1,” “User2,” or “User3.”
2 Select and adjust the “ADJUST PICTURE” 
items. You can also select “Dynamic,” 
“Standard,” or “Cinema” mode and adjust 
the “ADJUST PICTURE” items for these 
modes as well. To reset the items to the 
factory setting, press the RESET button 
on the remote.
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ADJUST PICTURE
The ADJUST PICTURE menu is used for 
adjusting the picture. 
Items that cannot be adjusted for a particular 
input signal do not appear in the menu.
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Contrast
Adjusts the picture contrast.
The higher the setting, the greater the 
contrast. 
The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.
Brightness
Adjusts the picture brightness.
The higher the setting, the brighter the 
picture. 
The lower the setting, the darker the picture. 
Color
Adjusts color intensity.
The higher the setting, the greater the 
intensity. 
The lower the setting, the lower the intensity. 
Hue
Adjusts color tones.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the 
picture becomes. 
The lower the setting, the more purplish the 
picture becomes.
Sharpness
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
The higher the setting, the sharper the 
picture. 
The lower the setting, the softer the picture.
Black Level Adj.
Select “Off,” “Low,” or “High,” depending on 
the source signal, to produce a bolder, 
dynamic picture.
Note
• You cannot adjust “Black Level Adj.” when input preset memory No.5, 45, or 49 (page 43) is input and “Source Direct” is set to “On.”
Gamma Correction
Select “Off (no gamma correction),”
“Gamma1,”“Gamma2,” or “Gamma3.”
You can set and store your favorite tone to 
“Gamma1,” “Gamma2,” and “Gamma3” 
using “ImageDirector” (see page 52).
Note
• You cannot adjust “Gamma Correction” when input preset memory No.5, 45, or 49 (page 43) is input and “Source Direct” is set to “On.”
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PICTURE SETTING menu
(continued)
Color Temp
Adjusts the color temperature.
High:
Select to make the whites bluish.
Middle:
Select to set the color temperature between 
“High” and “Low.”
Low:
Select to make the whites reddish.
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3:
Adjust the color temperature to suit your 
taste. The settings will be stored in a 
pre-selected memory area of the projector.
I/P Mode
Smooths out video images that look rougher 
as the size increases.
DRC Progressive:
Select to convert an interlace format video 
signal to a progressive format.
DDE Progressive:
Select to convert an interlace format HD (high 
definition) signal to a progressive format.
DDE Film:
Select to reproduce 2-3 Pull-Down film 
sources with smooth picture movement.
When the video signal with a format other 
than the 2-3 Pull-Down format is input, “DDE 
Progressive” is selected automatically.
DRC High Dens.:
Select to double the number of video signal 
scanning lines and the number of horizontal 
pixels to quadruple picture image density. 
When you press the , or ENTER button 
while “DRC High Dens.” is selected, the DRC 
Palette display appears.
DRC Palette:
Adjust the “Reality” and “Clarity” of a picture  
to suit your taste. These items are adjustable 
only when “DRC High Dens.” or “DRC 
Progressive” is selected.
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To increase the value for “Clarity,” press the 
, button.
To decrease the value for “Clarity,” press the 
< button.
To increase the value for “Reality,” press the 
M button.
To decrease the value for “Reality,” press the 
m button.
Cinema Black Pro
Emphasizes the black color.
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Iris Control:
Off:Normal contrast.
1:Select to set the contrast level between 
“2” and “Off.”
2:Select to enhance the black by 
emphasizing the contrast.
Lamp Control:
High:Normal wattage.
Low: Select to enhance the black by 
reducing the lamp wattage.
Input signals and adjustable items
ItemInput signal
Video or S video ComponentVideo GBRComputer
Contrastaaaa
Brightnessaaaa
Colora(except for black-and-white)
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Hueaaa
(NTSC 3.58 /4.43only, except for black-and-white)
Sharpnessaaa
Black Level Adj.*aaa
Gamma Correction*aaaa
Color Temp.aaaa
I/P Mode**aa(input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49 only)
a(input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49 only)
CinemaBlackPro
Iris Controlaaaa
Lamp Controlaaaa
a: Adjustable/can be set  : Not adjustable/can not be set
* You cannot adjust “Black Level Adj.” and “Gamma Correction” when input signal preset memory No. 5, 45, or 49 (page 43) is input and “Source Direct” is set to “On.”** You cannot select “DDE Progressive” when input signal preset memory No. 1, 2, 3, or 4 (page 43) is input. You cannot select “DRC High Dens.” or “DRC Progressive” when input signal preset memory No. 5, 45, or 49 (page 43) is input.
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INPUT SETTING menu
ADJUST SIGNAL
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust 
the input signal.
Items that cannot be adjusted for a particular 
input signal do not appear in the menu.
Example: When a computer signal is input.
Dot Phase
Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the 
computer signal input from the INPUT B 
connector.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks 
clearest.
H Size 
Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture 
input from the INPUT A/B connector. 
The higher the setting, the larger the 
horizontal size of the picture. The lower the 
setting, the smaller the horizontal size of the 
picture. Adjust the setting according to the 
number of dots of the input signal. For 
details on a suitable value for the preset 
signals, see page 43.
Shift
Adjusts the position of the picture input from 
the INPUT A/B connectors.
Use the < or , button for “H (the 
horizontal position of the picture)” and the M 
or m button for “V (the vertical position of the 
picture).”
As the setting for “H” increases, the picture 
moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left.
As the setting for “V” increases, the picture 
moves up, and as the setting decreases, the 
picture moves down.
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AUTO WIDE SETTING
When set to “2,” the most appropriate screen 
projection mode is selected automatically 
according to the signal being input and 
displays the picture to fill a 16:9 screen.
Example: When a video signal is input.
Auto Wide 
Off:
Select to display any picture in the currently 
selected wide screen projection mode.
1:
Select to display a picture containing an 
aspect ratio signal* with the original aspect 
ratio.
2:
Select to display a picture with the most 
appropriate screen projection mode 
regardless of the aspect ratio signal.
4:3 Default
Select “W ide Zoom” or “Normal” to display a 
picture in either mode when a normal 4:3 
aspect ratio picture is input and the “Auto 
W ide” is set to “2.”
* An aspect ratio signal lets a TV, etc. 
reproduce a picture with its original ratio. 
This projector can handle images such as 
video camera pictures, DVD movies, etc. 
with an aspect ratio signal included in the 
data (e.g. ID-1, S2).
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INPUT SETTING menu (continued)
You can also select the desired screen 
projection mode manually. Each time you 
press the WIDE MODE button on the remote, 
the “W ide Mode” setting changes cyclically 
as follows: “Full,” “Normal,” “W ide Zoom,” 
“Zoom,” “Subtitle.”
Screen projection mode when “Auto Wide 1” or “Auto Wide 2” is set
(depending on the type of picture)
Type of pictureScreen projection mode
Auto Wide 1Auto Wide 2
Normal TV broadcastThe image is displayed according to the screen projection mode selected with the WIDE MODE button or with “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu.
“Wide Zoom” or“Normal”*
TV broadcast with a signal containing an aspect ratio of 4:3 (“Normal”)“Normal”“Wide Zoom” or“Normal”*
Wide-format movie with a subtitle area on the pictureThe image is displayed according to the screen projection mode selected with the WIDE MODE button or with “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu.
“Zoom”
Wide-format movie with a subtitle area  out of the pictureThe image is displayed according to the screen projection mode selected with the WIDE MODE button or with “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu.
“Subtitle”
Video camera picture, DVD movie, etc. with an ID-1 or S2 signal containing an aspect ratio of 16:9 (“Zoom” or “Full”)
“Zoom” or“Full”“Zoom” or“Full”
Video camera picture, DVD movie, etc. with an ID-1 or S2 signal containing an aspect ratio of 4:3 (“Normal”)
“Normal”“Wide Zoom” or“Normal”*
* This depends on the setting of “4:3 Default” in “AUTO WIDE SETTING.”
If no aspect ratio signal is input when “Auto 
W ide” is set to “1,” black bands may appear 
on the perimeter of the screen or a part of 
the picture may not be displayed according 
to the screen projection mode you selected 
manually.
About the screen projection mode
• Soon after being changed using the WIDE 
MODE button, the picture may appear in a 
screen projection mode different from the 
one shown in the chart on page 38.
• When “Auto W ide” is set to “1” or “2,” it 
keep working even though you press the 
WIDE MODE button only once. If you press 
the WIDE MODE button more than once, 
you can select the desired projection 
mode.
- If the signal contains an aspect ratio 
signal, the screen projection mode 
changes according to the aspect ratio 
signal in the picture received.
- If the signal does not contain an aspect 
ratio signal, the screen projection mode 
does not change even though “Auto 
W ide” is set to “2.” However, the “Auto 
W ide” settings will be enabled again if 
you change the channel, the input signal, 
or tur n the projector off and on.
If the screen projection mode changes 
spontaneously when “Auto Wide” is set to “1” 
or “2”
• The projector automatically selects the 
most appropriate screen projection mode 
according to the aspect ratio of the input 
signal.
• When commercials come on or a program 
changes, etc. while “2” is selected, the 
picture may be distorted for a few seconds. 
This is because the projector is selecting 
the most appropriate screen projection 
mode automatically according to the input 
signal.
Notes on wide mode
This projector provides you with various choices of screen projection mode. When changing the screen projection mode, consider the following:
• Selecting a screen projection mode may provide a different look from that of the original image.
• If the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching screen projection mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers that are legally protected by copyright laws.
• When you watch a normal 4:3 picture enlarged to fill a 16:9 screen using “W ide Zoom,” the perimeter of the picture may not appear or be distorted. Selecting “Normal” provides the same look as that of the original image.
• Depending on the size and type of the original image, the upper and lower edges of the picture may be cut, or the picture may lack subtitles. In this case, adjust “V Position” or “T itle Area” (see page 41). However, you cannot adjust these items when the screen projection mode is set to “Full,” “Normal,” or “W ide Zoom.”
• Even though you change the screen projection mode, black bands appear on the upper or lower edges of the screen when a wide-format movie with a Vistavision (1.85:1) or Cinemascope (2.35:1) aspect ratio signal is received.
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