Sony Projector VPL-GT100 User Manual

							Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-GT100
4-456-405-11 (1)
Data
Projector
© 2012 Sony Corporation 
						

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Table of Contents
Location of Controls  .......................... 4
Front/Right Side  ........................... 4
Rear/Bottom ................................. 5
Remote Control  ............................ 6
Connecting the AC Power Cord  ........ 7
Installing the Unit  .............................. 8
Adjusting the Picture Position  ......... 10
Connecting the Unit  ......................... 15
Connecting to a VCR  ................. 15
Connecting to a workstation 
(V Split display connection) ....... 16
Connecting to a Computer  ......... 17
Connecting to a 3D Sync 
Transmitter ................................. 18
Connecting a USB cable  ............ 19
Projecting the Picture  ....................... 20
Turning Off the Power  ............... 21
Projecting high-resolution images 
(V Split display)  ............................... 21
Watching 3D Video Images  ............. 22
Using the 3D Glasses  ................. 23
Using the Picture Position ................ 25
Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to 
the Video Signal ............................... 26Selecting the Picture Viewing 
Mode .................................................29
Using “ImageDirector3” to Adjust the 
Picture Quality ..................................30
Operation through the Menus  ...........31
Picture Menu  ....................................33
Screen Menu  .....................................38
Setup Menu .......................................40
Function Menu  .................................42
Installation Menu ..............................45
Information Menu .............................49
About the Preset Memory No.  ....49
Using Network Features  ...................50
Displaying the Control Window of the 
Unit with a Web Browser  .................51
Operating the Control Window  ........52
Switching the Page  .....................52
Setting the Access Limitation  .....52
Confirming the Information 
Regarding the Unit ......................52
Operating the Unit from a 
Computer ....................................52
Using the E-mail Report 
Function ......................................53
Overview
Preparation
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Network 
						

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About the Control for HDMI  ........... 55
About DCI specification  .................. 56
About the x.v.Color .......................... 56
About HDCP  .................................... 56
About the simulated 3D feature  ....... 56
Troubleshooting ............................... 57
Warning Indicators  ..................... 60
Message Lists  ............................. 61
Replacing the Lamp and Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes (intake)  ................ 62
Cleaning and the Screen of the 
Projector ........................................... 65
Specifications ................................... 66
Preset Signals  ............................. 68
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items  ............................... 70
Compatible 3D Signals ............... 72
3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting 
Items .......................................... 72
Aspect Mode ............................... 73
Storage Conditions of Adjustable/
Setting Items  ............................... 74
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................... 77
Dimensions ....................................... 81
Index ............................................... 84
Others
Trademark Information
“PS3” is a registered trademark of Sony 
Computer Entertainment Inc.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the 
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the 
United States and other countries.
“Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” are trademarks 
of Blu-ray Disc Association.
DisplayPort, DisplayPort logo and VESA are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Video Electronics Standards Association.
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Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard mutual 
control function which uses the HDMI CEC 
(Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
This projector supports DeepColor, x.v.Color, 
LipSync, 3D signal and computer input signal 
of HDMI standards. It also supports HDCP. 
						

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Location of Controls
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote 
control to operate the unit.
Overview
Front/Right Side
INPUT button (1 page 20) MENU button (1 page 31)ON/STANDBY 
indicator 
(1 page 11)
Remote control detection area
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (1 page 11)
LAMP/COVER indicator 
(1 page 60) M/m/
						

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OverviewRear/Bottom
Ventilation holes 
(exhaust) Lamp cover (1 page 62)
AC IN socket (1 page 7)
Projector suspension 
support attaching hole 
(1 page 82) Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 14)
Ventilation holes (intake) Remote control detector 
(1 page 10)
Ventilation holes (intake) AC inlet cover (supplied)
For details on how to attach the 
AC inlet cover, see page 7. 
						

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Remote Control
INPUT button (1 page 20)
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button (1 page 11)
COLOR SPACE button
(1 page 37)M/m/
						

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PreparationThis section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment 
from which you want to project the picture, etc.
Connecting the AC 
Power Cord
1Plug the AC power cord into the 
AC IN socket, then attach the 
plug holder to the AC power 
cord.
2Slide the plug holder over the 
AC power cord to fix to the unit.
3Attach the AC inlet cover to the 
unit.
Preparation
Plug holder 
(supplied) AC power cord 
(supplied)AC IN socket
AC inlet cover (supplied) 
						

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Installing the Unit
The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the unit and viewing pictures 
easily.
The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the 
screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the 
size of your screen. For details on the distance between the unit and the screen (the 
projection distance) and the size of projected video, see “Projection Distance and Lens 
Shift Range” (1 page 77).
1Position the unit so that the lens is parallel to the screen.
2Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the 
screen (1 page 10).
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.
When installing the unit on the ceiling
Do not mount the projector on the ceiling or move it by yourself. Be sure to consult with 
qualified Sony personnel (charged).
To dealers
Use the Sony PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support, and take measures to prevent 
falling using wire, etc.
For details, refer to the installation manual for dealers of the PSS-H10.
When installing the unit on a wall
If the wall is not strong enough or the unit is not attached properly, the unit may fall and 
cause injury.
Note
Caution
Caution
Screen
Top view 
						

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Preparation
There is a possibility of spoiling the performance of the unit significantly, depending on 
the installation position.
Do not mount the projector on the wall or move it by yourself. Be sure to consult with 
qualified Sony personnel. 
						

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Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Tips

?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/