Sony Projector VPL-GT100 User Manual

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Preparation
1After 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.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button to turn on the unit. 
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green, and then lights in green.
3Adjust the focus.
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/

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5Adjust 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/

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To adjust the horizontal position
Press 

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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” (1 page 77).
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.
 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).
Lens...

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Preparation
Connecting 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.
 Do not use connecting cables excessively bent, or place heavy objects on them.
 Refer to the operating instructions of...

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 Use a 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.
When connecting two DisplayPort cables...

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Preparation
 
 Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p video may not be 
displayed properly.
 When connecting an HDMI cable, 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 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...

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This unit incorporates a 3D Sync Transmitter. Depending on the installation environment 
of the unit, the 3D glasses may not receive 3D signals properly from the unit’s built-in 3D 
Sync Transmitter. In this case, connect an optional 3D Sync Transmitter and place it near 
your viewing position.
Tip
Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses. Also, in order to stabilize 
operation of the 3D glasses, it is recommended that you place the 3D Sync Transmitter near your 
viewing...

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Preparation
 When connected to the 3D Sync Transmitter, the built-in 3D Sync Transmitter feature of the unit 
will turn off. You cannot use both at the same time.
If using a commercial optical fiber HDMI cable, etc., which needs a power supply, use a 
USB cable to supply the power.
Tips
 For details on the output specification of a USB connector, see “Specifications” (1 page 66).
 Power is not supplied during standby mode.
 The USB connector of this unit is for output only. Do not connect the unit to...

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This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment 
connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture.
Projecting the 
Picture
1Power on both the unit and the 
equipment connected to the 
unit.
2Press INPUT to display the input 
palette on the screen.
3Select 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.
Tips
 When “Auto Input...