Sony Projector VPL-EW130 User Manual
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11Projecting an Image Projecting/Adjusting an Image BProjecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see “Projection Distance” (page 34). 1Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 2Connect all equipment to the projector (page 7). 3Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 4Turn on the connected equipment. 5Select the input source. Each time you press the INPUT key on the projector, the input signal switches. Press the INPUT key repeatedly to select an image to be projected. 6Switch your computer to output to external display by changing your computer’s setting. How to switch the computer to output to the projector varies, depending on the type of computer. (Example) 7Adjust the focus, size, and position of the projected image (page 12). Computer Video equipment Projector Wall outlet 1 235 45 6 +
12Projecting an Image Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters You can adjust the height of the projector using the adjusters. By changing the slope of the projector with adjusters, you can adjust the position of the projected image. Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. It may cause malfunction. Adjusting the Projected image Focus Size (Zoom) Position Adjuster adjustment button Notes
13Projecting an Image Projecting/Adjusting an Image Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. You can also change the setting in Aspect of the INPUT SETTING menu (page 17, page 18). Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature) Keystone feature may not work automatically when the screen is tilted. In this case, set keystone manually. 1Press KEYSTONE on the remote commander or select V Keystone in the INSTALL SETTING menu. 2Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher the setting, narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom. Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated. Automatically adjusts Phase, Pitch and Shift of projected image while a signal is input from a computer (APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)) Press APA on the remote commander. Press again to cancel during the setting. If Smart APA is set to On, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 19). Note Increase the number towards plus Increase the number towards minus
14Projecting an Image 1Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander. The message appears. Press it again according to the message. 2Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. After step 1, the fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat, however, you may also unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops. To clear the confirmation message The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander, or if you do not press any key for a while. To turn off without displaying confirmation message Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed for a few seconds. Turning Off the Power
15Using a MENU Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using. 1Press the MENU key to display the menu. 2Select the setting menu. Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER key. 3Select the setting item. Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER key. To return to the selection screen of the setting menu, press the B key. 4Make the setting or adjustment for the selected item. Menu operation differs depending on the setting item. If the next menu window is displayed, select the item according to the operations in step 3. To return to the selection screen of the setting items, press the B key. Also, to reset the setting value of an item to its factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting. Using the setting menu Press the V or v key to select the item. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen. Using the adjustment menu To increase the number, press the V or b key and to decrease the number, press the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The previous screen is restored. 5Press the MENU key to clear the menu. The menu disappears automatically if no key is pressed for a while. Note Picture Mode Presentation Adjust Picture... Volume 30 Sel: Set: Back: Eixt: PICTURE SETTING Input-A Setting menu Picture Mode Presentation Adjust Picture... Volume 30 PICTURE SETTING Input-A Sel: Set: Back: Eixt: Setting items Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture... Volume 30 PICTURE SETTING Input-A Sel: Set: Back: Eixt: Dynamic Standard Game Living Cinema Presentation Selecting items 50
16The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING Menu For adjusting the picture for each input signal. *1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available. *2: When a video signal is input, this option is available. *3: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” this option is available. *4: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available. *5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system. *6: When a progressive signal or a 1080i signal is input, this option is not available.Items Item descriptions Picture ModeDynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic and vivid” picture. Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced. Game: Select for viewing game picture. Living: Select for viewing sports, music, and digital video camera picture. Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture. Presentation *1: Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation. Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for each picture mode separately. Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower the contrast. Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture. Color *2 *4The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity. Hue *2 *4 *5The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes. Sharpness *2The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture. Color Te m p . *3High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture. The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture. DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) *6 Off: Plays back the interlace format without conversion. Progressive: Plays back the video signal of the interlace format converting to progressive. Film: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original film source. Gamma Mode *1Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. Photos can be reproduced in natural tones. Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text. Volume The higher the setting, the higher an audio volume and the lower the setting, the lower the audio volume. The audio output level will work simultaneously. Notes
17The INPUT SETTING Menu Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INPUT SETTING Menu For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal. *1: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A). *2: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A) or a video signal is input from the YP BPR input connector (INPUT A). *3: Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected. Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect. A part of the image may be displayed in black, depending on the setting item. *4: Available when a video signal is input from the YP BPR input connector (INPUT A) or the HDMI input connector (INPUT B). Items Item descriptions Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of computer signal. Use this item if the edge of the image is cut and reception is bad. Dot Phase *1Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the value where looks clearest. H Size *1The higher the setting, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The lower the setting, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch). Shift *2H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is projected on the screen. The lower the setting, the image farther left. V: The higher the setting, the farther up the image is projected on the screen. The lower the setting, the image farther down. Aspect *3Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image (page 18). When the computer signal is inputNormal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected image without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image. Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without changing the aspect ratio of the input signal. Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size. Full3: Displays a 1280 × 760 dot picture on the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original image. When the video signal is inputNormal: Displays the image with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3. Full: Displays the image with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9. Zoom: Displays the image to enlarge without changing the aspect ratio of the original image. Wide Zoom: Displays the image to enlarge with minimum distortion. Over Scan *4On/Off: When set to “On”, the outer edges of the picture will be hidden. Select this setting when noise appears along the edge of the picture. Notes
18The INPUT SETTING Menu Aspect *1: If you select “Normal,” the image is projected in the same resolution as the input signal without changing the aspect ratio of the original image. *2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image. *3: If you adjust the projected image position using an image with 16:9 aspect ratio and then switch the input source to 4:3 image, the top and bottom edge of the image may be hidden. In this a case, select “Full3.” *4: Depending on the input signal, the projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Full.” *5: Depending on the input signal, the image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Zoom.” Input signal Recommended setting value and projected image Computer signal (4:3) (Full1)*1 *2 *3 (16:9) (Full1)*1 *2 *3 (16:10) (Full1)*3 Video signal (4:3) (Normal) *4 *5 (16:9) (Full)
19The SET SETTING Menu Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for setting various functions of the projector. *1: Executes APA when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A). *2: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H size,” and “Shift” items manually. *3: The image may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal. In such a case, adjust it manually to suit to the connected equipment. Items Item descriptions Smart APAOn/Off: When set to “On,” executes APA automatically when a signal is input. *1 *2 Auto Input SearchOn/Off: When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in the following order: Input-A/Input-B/Video. It indicates the input channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed. Input-A Signal Sel.Auto/Computer/Component/Video GBR: When set to “Auto,” selects the type of video signal input automatically when “Input-A” is selected with the INPUT key. *3 Color SystemAuto/NTS C3.58/PAL/PAL-60/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N: When set to “Auto,” selects the color system automatically when “Video” is selected with the INPUT key. *3 Power Saving ModeOff: The Power Saving Mode is canceled. Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power consumption is reduced if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In Lamp Cutoff, the ?/1 key lights in orange (page 23). Standby: The power will be turned off automatically and the projector goes to Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Panel Key LockOn/Off: When set to “On,” locks all the control panel keys of the projector. However, you can operate the following when set to “On”: Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during Standby mode. cThe projector turns on. Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during power on. cThe projector goes to Standby mode. Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds during power on. c“Panel Key Lock” is set to “Off” and enables operation of all keys on the projector. CC DisplayCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed caption service (Captions or Text). Off: Closed caption does not appear. Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 27). Note
20The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the Remote Commander. Items Item descriptions StatusOn: All on-screen statuses are enabled. Off: Turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages. Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Menu PositionTop Left/Bottom Left/Center/Top Right/Bottom Right: Selects the display position of the menu. Start Up ImageOn/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen upon startup of the projector.