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Warning messages
Caution messages
Message Lists
Message Cause and Remedy
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.cTu rn  o ff th e powe r.
cCheck to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes 
(1 page 5).
Frequency is out of range!cFrequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the 
acceptable frequency range of the unit (1 page 68).
Please replace the Lamp.cIt is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp (1 page 62).
cIf this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the 
lamp replacement process is not complete. Check the lamp 
replacement process (1 page 62).
To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control 
or the control panel of the unit once.
Projector temperature is 
high. High Altitude Mode 
should be “On” if projector 
is being used at high 
altitude.cWhen using the unit at high altitude, set “High Altitude Mode” 
to “On” (1 page 40).
cCheck to ensure that the ventilation holes on the unit are not 
covered (1 page 5).
Power Saving Mode is set. 
Projector lamp will 
automatically cutoff in 1 
minute.c“Power Saving” is set to “Lamp Cutoff.” (1 page 41)
If no signal is input, the lamp turns off after 1 minute.
Power Saving Mode is set. 
Projector will 
automatically enter 
Standby Mode in 1 minute.c“Power Saving” is set to “Standby.” (1 page 41)
If no signal is input, the power turns off after 1 minute, and the 
projector goes into standby mode.
Message Cause and Remedy
 cNo signal is input in the selected input. Check connections 
(1 page 15).
Not applicable!cPress the appropriate button.
cThe operation to be activated by the button is currently 
prohibited.
Note
Note
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Replacing the Lamp 
and Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes 
(intake)
The lamp used for the light source has a 
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the 
color balance of the picture becomes strange, 
or “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the 
screen, the lamp may be exhausted. Replace 
the lamp with a new one (not supplied) 
without delay.Tools you need to get started:
 Projector Lamp LMP-H330 (Optional)
 Standard Phillips screwdriver
 Cloth (for scratch protection)
 The lamp remains hot after the unit is turned 
off with the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button. If 
you touch the lamp, you may burn your 
fingers. When you replace the lamp, wait for 
at least 1 hour for the lamp to cool.
 Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you 
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a soft 
cloth.
 Pay special attention to replacing the lamp 
when the unit is installed on the ceiling.
 When replacing the lamp of a unit which is 
on the ceiling, do not stand  directly under the 
lamp cover. When removing the lamp door 
(inner cover), avoid twisting it.
If the lamp explodes, fragments may cause 
injury.
 When removing the lamp unit, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp 
unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the 
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1Turn off the unit and unplug the 
AC power cord.
2When setting the unit on a flat 
surface such as a desk etc., put 
a cloth to prevent the surface 
from being scratched. Place the 
unit on the cloth.
Be sure that the unit is placed on a stable 
surface.
3While pressing the   part 
indicated in the lamp cover 
illustration, slide 1 and then 
open 2 the lamp cover.
4Loosen the lamp door (inner 
cover) screw with a Phillips 
screwdriver, and then open the 
lamp door.
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5Loosen the 3 screws on the 
lamp with the Phillips 
screwdriver. Hold up the handle, 
then pull the lamp straight out.
Hold the lamp by the handle to remove and 
attach it.
6Push in the new lamp by the 
handle securely until it reaches 
the end, and then tighten the 3 
screws.
Be careful not to touch the optical block 
inside the unit.
7Close the lamp door, (inner 
cover) and then tighten the 
screw.
8Close the lamp cover.
9Wipe dust off the ventilation 
holes (intake) with a soft cloth.
Note
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Note
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10Turn on the unit, then select the 
desired setting item on the 
Setup  menu.
The menu screen below will be 
appeared.
11 Select “Yes.”
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or 
other objects into the slot to avoid electrical 
shock or fire.
 Be sure to use an LMP-H330 Projector Lamp 
for replacement. If you use lamps other than 
the LMP-H330, the unit may malfunction.
 Be sure to turn off the unit and unplug the 
power cord before replacing the lamp, then 
check the ON/STANDBY indicator has 
already been turned off.
 The unit will not turn on unless the lamp is 
securely installed in place.
 The unit will not turn on unless the lamp door 
(inner cover) is securely closed.
 To cancel a message displayed on the screen, 
press either the button on the remote control 
or the one on the control panel on the unit.
Note on replacing the lamp when 
broken, in the case of a ceiling 
installation
If the lamp breaks, broken lamp pieces may 
scatter and cause injury.
When the unit is on the ceiling, remove the 
lamp door (inner cover) by sliding it 
horizontally slowly after raising it with 30 
degree opened. Avoid twisting the lamp 
door (inner cover).Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be 
regulated due to environmental 
considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact 
your local authorities or the 
Telecommunications Industry 
Association (www.eiae.org).
Mettre à disposition de la lampe 
usagée
Pour les clients aux États-Unis
La lampe dans ce produit contient du 
mercure. La disposition de ces 
matériaux peut être réglementée suite à 
des considérations environnementales. 
Pour obtenir des informations de 
disposition ou de recyclage, veuillez 
communiquer avec vos autorités locales 
ou la Telecommunications Industry 
Association (www.eiae.org).
Caution
Notes
Note
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal 
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on 
where you live. Follow the waste disposal 
policy in your area.
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Cleaning and the 
Screen of the 
Projector
Cleaning the cabinet
 To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is 
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly 
moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or 
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. 
 Clean the unit with a cleaning cloth. 
Wiping with a dirty cloth may scratch the 
unit.
 Using such materials or maintaining 
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the 
screen surface and cabinet material.
Black points and bright points (red, 
blue, or green) on the screen
The projector is manufactured using high-
precision technology. 
You may, however, see tiny black points 
and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
continuously appear on the projector.
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Specifications
System
Display system
SXRD panel, projection system
Display device
Size of effective display area 
0.74-inch (18.8 mm) SXRD
Number of pixels 
26,542,080 pixels (8,847,360 
pixels × 3)
Projection lens
2.1 times zoom lens (motorized) 
f=21.3 mm to 46.2 mm 
F2.9 to F3.9
Light source
Ultra High Pressure Lamp 330 W type
Screen size
60 inches to 300 inches (1,524 mm to 
7,620 mm) (measured diagonally)
Accepted digital signals:
480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60p, 1080/
50p, 1080/24p, 3840 × 2160/60p*
1, 
3840 × 2160/30p, 3840 × 2160/25p, 
3840 × 2160/24p, 4096 × 2160/60p*
1, 
4096 × 2160/24p
640 × 480/60, 800 × 600/60, 1024 × 
768/60, 1280 × 960/60
1280 × 768/60, 1280 × 1024/60, 1400 
× 1050/60
For details, see “Preset Signals” (1 
page 68).
*
1: It is required to input synchronized 
2048 × 2160 or 1920 × 2160 
signals to DisplayPort 1/2 (1 
page 21).
Input/Output
HDMI (1 input)
Digital RGB, Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, HDCP 
compliant
DisplayPort (2 inputs)
Digital RGB, Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, HDCP 
compliant
TRIGGER (2 connectors)
Minijack
DC 12 V Max. 100 mA
REMOTE
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
LAN
RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
IR IN
Minijack 
3D SYNCRJ45 connector
USB
USB TYPE A, DC 5.0V (Max. 
500 mA)
General
Outside dimensions (w/h/d)
520 mm × 200 mm × 640 mm 
(20 
1/2 × 7 7/8 × 25 1/4 inches) 
(without protrusions)
Mass Approx. 20 kg (44 lb 1.5 oz)
Power requirements
AC 100 V to 240 V, 5.1 A to 2.0 A,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
510 W
Standby power requirements
3.9 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Standard”)
0.4 W (when “Standby Mode” is set to 
“Low”)
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-PJ22 (1)
Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2)
AC power cord for projector (1)
Plug holder (1)
AC inlet cover (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp 
LMP-H330 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support 
PSS-H10
3D glasses
TDG-PJ1
3D Sync Transmitter
TMR-PJ1, TMR-PJ2
 Not all optional accessories are available in 
all countries and area. Please check with your 
local Sony Authorized Dealer.
 Information on accessories in this manual is 
current as of December 2012.
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Design and specifications of this unit and its 
optional accessories are subject to change without 
notice.
The values for mass and dimensions are 
approximate.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country/region and the specifications.
Note
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating 
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE 
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR 
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF 
THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR 
PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO 
FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER 
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR 
AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE 
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER 
REASON WHATSOEVER.
The United States, 
CanadaContinental 
EuropeUK, Ireland, 
Australia, 
New ZealandJapan China
Plug type YP-3 YP-12A * YP-359 VM0722
Female end YC-13 YC-13D VM0303B YC-13 VM0724
Cord type SVT H05VV-F CEE (13) 
53 rd (OC)VCTF 227 IEC 
53(RVV)
Rated Voltage 
& Current10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 12A/125V 10A/250V
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE VDE
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The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this 
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
*1: Compounds and displays an image of two inputs from the DisplayPorts.
Preset Signals
Preset 
memory 
no.Preset signal
(resolution)fH
(kHz)fV
(Hz)
5 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive NTSC)
(720 × 480p) 31.470 60.000
6 576/50p 576/50p (Progressive PAL)
(720 × 576p)31.250 50.000
7 1080/60i 1035/60i (1920 × 1035i) 1080/
60i (1920 × 1080i)33.750 60.000
8 1080/50i 1080/50i (1920 × 1080i) 28.130 50.000
10 720/60p 720/60p (1280 × 720p) 45.000 60.000
11 720/50p 720/50p (1280 × 720p) 37.500 50.000
12 1080/60p 1080/60p (1920 × 1080p) 67.500 60.000
13 1080/50p 1080/50p (1920 × 1080p) 56.260 50.000
14 1080/24p 1080/24p (1920 × 1080p) 26.973 23.976
18 720/60p (Frame packing) 720/60p (1280 × 720p) 90.000 60.000
19 720/50p (Frame packing) 720/50p (1280 × 720p) 75.000 50.000
20 1080/24p (Frame packing) 1080/24p (1920 × 1080p) 53.946 23.976
26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940
32 800 × 600 VESA 60 37.879 60.317
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000
47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870
74 *
13840 × 2160/60p
(1920 × 2160/60p×2)3840 × 2160 133.293 59.988
76 *
14096 × 2160/60p
(2048 × 2160/60p×2)4096 × 2160 133.264 59.975
93 3840 × 2160/24p 3840 × 2160/24p (3840 × 2160) 53.946 23.976
94 3840 × 2160/25p 3840 × 2160/25p (3840 × 2160) 56.25 25
95 3840 × 2160/30p 3840 × 2160/30p (3840 × 2160) 67.4325 29.97
96 4096 × 2160/24p 4096 × 2160/24p (4096 × 2160) 54 24 
						

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Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Digital signal
*1: Compounds and displays an image of two inputs from the DisplayPorts.
*2: Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of 
Component or Video GBR signal. Signal Preset memory number
Component signal (HDMI connector) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 93 to 96
Component signal (DisplayPort 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 74*
1, 76*1, 93 to 
96
Video GBR signal (HDMI connector) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 93 to 96
Video GBR signal (DisplayPort 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 74*
1, 76*1, 93 to 
96
Computer signal (HDMI connector) 10 to 13*
2, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 
55
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The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The 
following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
Item Input signal
Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal
Reality Creationzz–
Advanced Iriszzz
Lamp Controlzzz
Film Projectionzz–
Motion Enhancerz
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)–
Contrastzzz
Brightnesszzz
Colorzz–
Huezz–
Color Temp.zzz
Sharpnesszz–
NRz 
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)–
MPEG NRz
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)–
Smooth Gradationz
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)–
Film Modez
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 14, 
20, 74, 76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 14, 
20, 74, 76, and 93 to 96)–
Black Level Adj.z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)–
Gamma Correctionzzz