Sony Projector Qualia 004 User Manual

							4041
Wide Zoom:
A picture with a normal 4:3 ratio is enlarged 
and the upper and lower portions of the 
picture are compressed. This is ideal for 
general programs, such as news or variety 
shows.
Zoom:
A picture with a 4:3 normal ratio is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally (with the same 
ratio) to fit the screen size. This mode is 
ideal for capturing the full-screen drama of 
wide-format movies.
Subtitle:
The subtitle area is compressed. This mode 
leaves the subtitles on the lower part of the 
screen.
INPUT SETTING menu (continued)
Wide Mode
Enjoy various screen pojection modes in 
either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio as follows:
16:9 “Full,” 4:3 “Normal,” “W ide Zoom,” 
“Zoom,” “Subtitle.”
������������
���������������
������������������������������
���������������������������
���������������������������
�������
Note
• You cannot change the screen projection mode while the projector is projecting images from an HD (High Definition) signal source or a computer.
Full:
A 16:9 image squeezed horizontally is 
displayed in the correct aspect. A 4:3 image 
is enlarged horizontally.
Normal:
A picture with a normal 4:3 ratio is displayed.
Adjustable items 
(depending on the screen projection mode)
ItemV PositionTitle Area
Full
Normal
Wide Zoom
Zooma
Subtitleaa
a: Adjustable  : Not adjustable
V Position
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
As the setting increases, the picture moves 
up, and as the setting decreases, the picture 
moves down. To resume the normal position, 
press the RESET button.
Title Area
Adjusts the subtitle area.
The adjustable range is from 0 to 7. As the 
setting increases, the subtitle area becomes 
wider, and as the setting decreases, the 
subtitle area becomes narrower. To retur n to 
the normal area setting, press the RESET 
button.
Note
• Although the adjustable range displayed is 0 to 7, the actual range may be limited depending on the “V Position” setting.
continued 
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							4243
Input signals and adjustable items
Item
Input signal
Video or S video (Y/C)ComponentVideo GBRComputer
Dot Phasea
H Sizea(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49)
a(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49)
a
Shifta(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4)
a(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4)
a
Wide Modeaa(DTV : except for input signal preset memory No.5, 45, 49, 50)
a(DTV : except for input signal preset memory No.5, 45, 49, 50)
a: Adjustable/can be set  : Not adjustable/can not be set
INPUT SETTING menu (continued)
locations for INPUT B. Using these locations, 
you can register a new signal type that is not 
currently preset. When a signal is input for 
the first time, the adjusted setting made 
using INPUT B in the INPUT SETTING menu 
is stored. When more than 20 user memory 
items are registered for INPUT B, the newest 
memory item is automatically stored over the 
oldest one.
Note
• When a DVI or HDMI signal is input, you cannot adjust “Dot Phase,” “V Position,” or “Shift.”
About the input signal preset memory
This projector has 43 kinds of preset data for 
input signals (input signal preset memory). 
When a signal is input, this projector 
automatically detects the signal type. When 
the signal is registered in the preset memory, 
a suitable picture is displayed on the screen 
according to the signal type. The type of 
input signal is displayed in the INPUT 
SETTING menu. You can adjust the preset 
data using the INPUT SETTING menu.
This projector also has 20 user memory 
Preset signals
MemoryNo.Preset signalfH (kHz)fV (Hz)SyncH Size
1Video 60 Hz15.73459.940H-neg V-neg—
2Video 50 Hz15.62550.000H-neg V-neg—
3480/60i (DTV)15.73459.940SonG/Y or composite sync—
4575/50i (DTV)15.62550.000SonG/Y or composite sync/composite video
—
51080/60i (DTV), 1080/60i33.75060.000SonG/Y or composite sync—
6640 × 350 VGA mode 131.46970.086H-pos V-neg800
7VGA VESA 85 Hz37.86185.080H-pos V-neg832
8640 × 400PC-9801 Normal24.82356.416H-neg V-neg848
9VGA mode 231.46970.086H-neg V-pos800
10VGA VESA 85 Hz37.86185.080H-neg V-pos832
11640 × 480VGA mode 331.46959.940H-neg V-neg800
12Macintosh 13"35.00066.667SonG864
13VGA VESA 72 Hz37.86172.809H-neg V-neg832
14VGA VESA 75 Hz37.50075.000H-neg V-neg840
15VGA VESA 85 Hz43.26985.008H-neg V-neg832
16800 × 600SVGA VESA 56 Hz35.15656.250H-pos V-pos1024
17SVGA VESA 60 Hz37.87960.317H-pos V-pos1056
18SVGA VESA 72 Hz48.07772.188H-pos V-pos1040
19SVGA VESA 75 Hz46.87575.000H-pos V-pos1056
20SVGA VESA 85 Hz53.67485.061H-pos V-pos1048
21832 × 624Macintosh 16"49.72474.550H-neg V-neg1152
continued 
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							4445
INPUT SETTING menu (continued)
MemoryNo.Preset signalfH (kHz)fV (Hz)SyncH Size
221024 × 768XGA VESA 43 Hz35.52443.479H-pos V-pos1264
23XGA VESA 60 Hz48.36360.004H-neg V-neg1344
24XGA VESA 70 Hz56.47669.955H-neg V-neg1328
25XGA VESA 75 Hz60.02375.029H-pos V-pos1312
26XGA VESA 85 Hz68.67784.997H-pos V-pos1376
271152 × 864SXGA VESA 70 Hz63.99570.019H-pos V-pos1472
28SXGA VESA 75 Hz67.50075.000H-pos V-pos1600
301152 × 900Sunmicro LO61.79565.960H-neg V-neg1504
31Sunmicro HI71.71376.047C-neg1472
321280 × 960SXGA VESA 60 Hz60.00060.000H-pos V-pos1800
341280 × 1024SXGA VESA 43 Hz46.43343.436H-pos V-pos1696
35SGI-553.31650.062SonG1680
36SXGA VESA 60 Hz63.97460.013H-pos V-pos1696
43480/60p480/60p(Progressivecomponent)
31.47060.000
SonG/Y or composite sync
1716
44575/50p575/50p(Progressivecomponent)
31.25050.0001728
451080/50i1080/50i (DTV)28.13050.000—
47720/60p720/60p(DTV)45.00060.0001650
48720/50p720/50p(DTV)37.50050.0001980
491080/24PsFDTV 1080/48i27.00048.000—
50540/60p540/60p33.75060.000H-pos V-pos2200
521400 × 1050SXGA+ 60 Hz63.98160.020H-neg V-neg1688
731280 × 7201280 × 720 60 Hz47.77259.855H-neg V-pos1664
• When you input a signal that is not preset, 
the picture may not be displayed correctly. 
• No. 22 and 34 are interlace signals.
• No. 11 to 21, 23 to 28, 32, and 36 are 
available for input signals via the DVI-D 
connector. Set “DVI Signal Sel.” to 
“Computer.”
Also, No. 52 and 73 are available when 
DDC (Display Data Channel) is set to off on 
the computer. DDC allows the computer to 
obtain information about features from the 
monitor. It also allows output of the most 
appropriate refresh value automatically, 
based on the resolution of the monitor. 
However, the screen resolution of the 
projector may not be supported or it is 
possible DDC cannot be tur ned off, 
depending on the computer. For the 
details, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with your computer. 
• No. 3, 4, 5, 43, 44, 45, 47, and 48 are 
available for input signals via the DVI-D 
connector. Set “DVI Signal Sel.” to “Video 
GBR.”
• No. 3, 4, 5, 11, 43, 44, 45, 47, and 48 are 
available for input signals via the HDMI 
connector.
After the data is recalled from the preset 
memory for the following signals, adjust “H 
Size.” Then, make finer adjustments using 
“Shift.”
SignalMemory No.H Size
Super Mac-2231312
SGI-1231320
Macintosh 19"251328
Macintosh 21"281456
Sony News361708
PC-9821 1280 × 1024361600
WS Sunmicro371664
Note
• Depending on the aspect ratio of the input signal, part of the screen may be displayed in black.
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							4647
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing 
the settings of the projector.
�������
�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
����������
����������������������
INPUT-B Signal Sel.
Select “Computer,”“Component,” or “Video 
GBR,” according to the signal input via the 
INPUT B connectors.
DVI Signal Sel.
Select “Computer” or “Video GBR,” according 
to the signal input via the DVI-D connector.
Notes
• The INPUT A connectors are only for component signal input.
• If the setting of “INPUT-B Signal Sel.” is not correct, the color of the picture may be distorted, or “Please check Input-B Signal Sel.” appears on the screen and the picture is not displayed.
• If the setting of “DVI Signal Sel.” is not correct, the color of the picture may be distorted, or “Please check DVI Signal Sel.” appears on the screen and the picture is not displayed.
• Set a progressive component signals (e.g. DVD) to “Component” and 15k RGB signals (e.g. game machines) to “Video GBR.”
Signals that can be input according to the INPUT-B setting
SignalSetting of INPUT-B
ComputerComponentVideo GBR
15k RGBa
Componenta
Progressive component signal, e.g. DVDa
DTVaa
PCa
a: can be input  : cannot be input
Color System
Selects the color system of the input signal.
Auto:
One of the following signals is selected 
automatically:
 “NTSC,” “PAL,” “SECAM,” “NTSC4.43,” 
“PAL-M,” “PAL-N.”
NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, 
PAL-N:
Set the color system to a selected input 
signal. 
Normally, set to “Auto.” If the picture is 
distorted or colorless, select the color 
system appropriate for the input signal.
Source Direct
When set to “On,” the projector reproduces 
a faithful picture from the following HD (High 
Definition) input signals: input signal preset 
memory No. 5, 45, 49.
Color Space
Selects the range of color reproduction from 
“Normal” or “W ide.”
Power Saving
When set to “On,” the projector goes into 
power saving mode if no signal is input for 
10 minutes. This mode is cancelled when a 
signal is input or any button is pressed. 
Illumination
When set to “On,” the projector tur ns on the 
illumination on the top panel of the projector. 
It tur ns off when this item is set to “Off.”
Information Panel
When set to “On,” information appears on 
the information panel display. This 
information disappears when this item is set 
to “Off.”
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							4849
MENU SETTING menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for 
changing the on-screen menu settings of the 
projector.
�������
�����������������������������������������������������������
�����������
����������������������
INSTALL SETTING menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for 
changing the installation settings of the 
projector.
V Keystone
Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of 
the picture. Set a lower value (the – direction) 
when the bottom of the trapezoid is longer 
than the top. Set a higher value (the + 
direction) when the top of the trapezoid is 
longer than the bottom. 
Note
• You cannot adjust “V Keystone” when input signal preset memory No. 5, 45, or 49 is input and “Source Direct” is set to “On.”
Image Flip
Reverses the picture horizontally or vertically.
Off:
The picture is not reversed.
HV:
Select to reverse the picture horizontally and 
vertically.
H:
Select to reverse the picture horizontally.
V:
Select to reverse the picture vertically.
continued 
�������
���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
��������������
����������������������
Status (on-screen display)
When set to “Off,” the on-screen display is 
tur ned off except for the menus, messages 
displayed when the power is tur ned off, and 
war ning messages.
Language
Selects the language used in the menu and 
in on-screen displays. 
Available languages are: “English,” “Dutch,” 
“French,” “Italian,” “German,” “Spanish,” 
“Portuguese,” “Russian,” “Swedish,” 
“Norwegian,” “Japanese,” “Chinese,” and 
“Korean.”
Menu Position
Selects the display position of the menus 
from “Top Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top 
Right,” or “Bottom Right.”
Menu Color
Selects the color of the menu display from 
“Black” or “White.”
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							5051
INSTALL SETTING menu (continued)
Background
Selects the background color of the screen 
when no signal is input. You can select 
“Black” or “Blue.”
Test Pattern
When set to “On,” a test patter n appears on 
the screen to be used when adjusting the 
lens with “Focus,” “Zoom” and “Shift,” or 
correcting the screen proportions with “V 
Keystone.” A test patter n does not appear 
when this item is set to “Off.”
Lens Control
When set to “On,” you can adjust the 
projection lens using “Focus,” “Zoom” and 
“Shift.”
After you make this adjustment, it is 
recommended that you set this item to “Off” 
to avoid any operation of the lens by 
mistake.
Direct Power On
Sets the power status of the projector when 
AC line voltage is supplied.
On:
Select to tur n the projector on when AC line 
voltage is supplied.
Off:
Select to tur n the projector to standby mode 
when AC line voltage is supplied.
High Altitude Mode
Off:
Select this when using the projector at 
normal altitudes.
On:
Select this when using the projector at an 
altitude of 1,500 m or higher.
The INFORMATION menu is used for 
checking information such as the frequency 
of the input signal. You can display the 
settings, but you cannot adjust them.
Example: 
INFORMATION menu
fH
Displays the horizontal frequency of the input 
signal.
fV
Displays the vertical frequency of the input 
signal.
Also, the screen resolution and input signal 
preset memory No. is displayed.
Lamp Timer
Displays the total number of hours the 
projector lamp has been used.
DHCP
Displays whether the IP address is obtained 
automatically or not.
IP Address
Displays the IP address of the projector.
Subnet Mask
Displays the subnet mask.
Default Gateway
Displays the default gateway.
DNS Server
Displays the DNS server address.
MAC address
Displays the MAC address of the projector.
�������
����������������������������������������������
��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
�����������
����������������������
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							5253
ImageDirector
Features
Using ImageDirector, you can adjust the 
projector’s gamma value to your satisfaction 
from a computer connected to the projector. 
ImageDirector Ver.2 enables you to adjust 
the luminance curve of an input signal 
differently from the previous version of 
ImageDirector.
The projector can share adjustments with 
other projectors because ImageDirector 
Ver.2.0 adjusts the curve without changing 
the preset gamma value on each projector.
You can then save this adjusted value to 
your computer.
Refer to the ReadMe.txt and the online help 
on the supplied CD-ROM for ImageDirector 
operating instructions.
Operating system environment 
for ImageDirector
The ImageDirector application can be used 
in any of the following operating system 
environments.
Operating systems:
Microsoft W indows 98, W indows 98SE, 
W indows 2000 Professional, W indows 
Me, W indows XP Home Edition/
Professional
CPU: 
MMX Pentium 166 MHz or more 
(Pentium II 300 MHz or more 
recommended)
Hard disk: 
10 MB or more of free space
Memory:
32 MB or more
Other hardware requirements:
CD-ROM drive
If connecting to the projector using a 
USB jack: USB port (this must be 
provided as standard), USB cable
If connecting to the projector using a 
COM port: RS-232C serial port, D-sub 
9-pin cross (reverse) cable
Screen resolution: 
SVGA (800 × 600 dots) or above, 65536 
colors or more
Notes
• ImageDirector will not work on some computers even though they satisfy the above requirements.
• ImageDirector will not work on Macintosh systems.
• Microsoft and W indows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Installing ImageDirector
To use ImageDirector, you need to install it 
on your computer. You need to do this 
before you use ImageDirector for the first 
time, or whenever you replace the operating 
system on your computer.
Install ImageDirector as follows.
Notes
• If you are using Microsoft W indows 2000 Professional, or W indows XP Home Edition/Professional on your computer, log on using the “administrator” account.
• If you are using Microsoft W indows 2000 Professional, install ImageDirector on your computer after making sure Microsoft W indows 2000 Service Pack 3 or above is already installed.
• If you are using Microsoft W indows XP Home Edition/Professional, install ImageDirector on your computer after making sure Microsoft W indows XP Service Pack 1 or above is already installed.
1 Insert the ImageDirector CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The startup window appears.
2 Click [Install] on the startup window.Installation starts automatically and the 
setup dialog box opens.
3 Proceed with installation following the messages displayed in the setup dialog 
box.
Notes
• During installation, an electronic “End-user License Agreement” is displayed. It is important that you read the agreement first. Only after you agree with the agreement you can install ImageDirector.
• If you already have a version of ImageDirector installed, quit the existing ImageDirector and uninstall it before you update your ImageDirector. Install the latest ImageDirector only after you have uninstalled the previous ImageDirector.
continued 
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							5455
ImageDirector (continued)
Uninstalling ImageDirector
Uninstall ImageDirector as follows.
Note
• To uninstall the ImageDirector application installed on your computer, first close ImageDirector.
For Windows 98/98SE/ 
2000 Professional/Me
1 Click [Start] on the taskbar.
The [Start] menu appears.
2 Point to [Settings] on the [Start] menu.
The [Settings] menu appears.
3 Click [Control Panel] on the [Settings] 
menu.
The “Control Panel” window appears.
4 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box 
appears.
5 Select “ImageDirector2” from the list, 
then click [Add/Remove] (for W indows 
2000 Professional: [Change/Remove]).
Uninstallation of ImageDirector starts. 
Follow the instructions on the screen.
For Windows XP Home  Edition/
Professional
1 Click [Start] on the taskbar.
The [Start] menu appears.
2 Click [Control Panel] on the [Start] menu.
The “Control Panel” window appears.
3 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The “Add/Remove Programs” dialog box 
appears.
4 Select “ImageDirector2” from the list, 
then click [Change/Remove].
Uninstallation of ImageDirector starts. 
Follow the instructions on the screen.Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu  
						

							5657
About ventilation holes
The projector has ventilation holes (intake 
and exhaust) as shown below.
Unsuitable installation
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated areas
 
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
inter nal heat buildup. Do not place the 
projector on surfaces or near materials that 
may block the ventilation holes. Inter nal 
heat buildup due to blockage of the 
ventilation holes may cause a malfunction.
Notes for installation
• Leave a space of more than 20 cm (7 7/8 
inches) from the rear panel and 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) from other surfaces. 
      : Exhaust
20cm30cm
20cm30cm
20cm
30cm30cm
   
• Be careful that the ventilation holes do not 
inhale tiny objects such as pieces of paper.
• If you put something behind the projector, 
where ventilation holes are located, the 
exhaust may be circulated into the 
projector through the ventilation holes at 
the bottom, causing the inter nal 
temperature to rise, which may cause a 
malfunction. Install the projector so that 
the exhaust is not blocked.
• Do not install the projector in a confined 
space.
Hot and humid areas
Avoid installing the projector in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or the temperature is very low.
If you install the projector on the ceiling, 
keep the temperature near the intake 
ventilation holes under 35 ºC (95 ºF).
IntakeExhaust
Do not block the       part of the projector.
Very dusty areas
Avoid installing the projector in a location 
where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the 
air filter will clog. The dust blocking the air 
through the filter may cause the inter nal heat 
level of the projector to rise. Periodically 
replace the filter with a new one.
Use at high altitudes
When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher, tur n on “High Altitude 
Mode” in the MENU SETTING menu. Failing 
to set this mode when using the projector at 
high altitudes could have adverse effects, 
such as reducing the reliability of certain 
components.
Improper use
Do not do any of the following. 
Standing the projector on its side
Avoid using the projector standing on its 
side. This may cause a malfunction.
Tilting front/rear and right/left
      
Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle of 
more than 20 degrees. Do not install the 
projector anywhere other than on a level 
surface or on the ceiling. Improper 
installation of the projector may cause a 
malfunction.
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something that covers over the 
ventilation holes; otherwise, inter nal heat 
may rise and cause a malfunction.
20°or more
20°or more20°or more
20°or more20°or more
Intake
Installation/Connections
Installation/Connections  
						

							5859
Floor installation
For set up of your QUALIA 004, please consult with an authorized Sony custom installer.
You can calculate the throwing distance between the screen and the lens (TD) using the chart 
or formula on page 63.
Installing the projector
Center of the screen
Center of the lens
TD: Distance between the screen and the  center of the lensV: Height of the screen
Center of the screen
Center of the lens
For the VPLL-ZP310 short focal lens/
the VPLL-ZP400 middle focal lens
For the VPLL-ZP550 long focal lens
When the base edge is longer than the upper 
edge as shown in the figure below:
When the upper edge is longer than the base 
edge as shown in the figure below: 
For details on the kind of aspect ratio signals 
that can be changed, see the chart on page 
42.
continued 
To correct trapezoidal distortion
When the projected image is a trapezoid, 
change the projector's position/height by 
moving the adjusters.
For details on how to use the adjusters, see 
page 19.
If the image is still a trapezoid, correct it 
using “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu. For details on “V Keystone,” see page 
49.
Set the value to a negative number.
Set the value to a positive number.
Installation measurement
When you install the projector on a desk, etc., 
see the following chart for the appropriate 
installation measurements.
���������������������
�����������
��
���������������������
Center of the lens
Center of the lens
Exhaust
Unit: mm (inches)
Installation/Connections"!’
&%
’
"!’
&%
’