Sony Projector Vpl Hs1 User Manual

11 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and 
Preparations
7Adjust to correct the 
trapezoidal distortion.
When projecting from the side
Corrects the horizontal distortion. 
Press SIDE SHOT + or – so that the top edge of 
the picture becomes parallel to the bottom edge. 
If the left side is longer than the right side, press 
SIDE SHOT –.
Use SIDE SHOT +  if the right side is longer.
To fine-adjust the distortion, press M or m.
When projecting from the center
Corrects the vertical...

GB 12Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and 
Preparations
Step 4:  
Selecting the 
Menu Language
You can select one of nine languages for displaying 
the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory 
default setting is English.
1Plug the AC power cord into a 
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and 
the projector goes into standby mode.
2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The...

13 GB Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and 
Preparations
5Press M or m to select 
LANGUAGE, and press , or 
ENTER.
6Press M or m to select a 
language, and press < or 
ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
     
LANGUAGE:POWER SAVING:VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or
ENTER
or 

GB 14Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
Projecting
This section describes how to operate the projector to 
view the picture from the equipment connected to the 
projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of 
the picture to suit your taste. 
Projecting the 
Picture on the 
Screen
1Plug the AC power cord into a 
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and 
the projector goes into standby mode.
2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY...

15 GB Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
*Set the INPUT-A setting in the SET SETTING   menu 
according to the input signal. (1 page 20)
5Move the zoom lever to adjust 
the size of the picture.
6Move the focus lever to adjust 
the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
7Press VOLUME + or – to adjust 
the volume.
To turn off the power
1 Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message “Power OFF?” appears on the screen.
2 Press the [/1 switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and 
the...

GB 16Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Projecting
Selecting the 
Picture Viewing 
Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best 
suits the type of program or room condition.
Press one of the VIDEO MEMORY 
buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, 
LIVING and USER 1, 2 and 3).
DYNAMIC
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in your 
home. 
Also select to reduce roughness when viewing the 
picture with DYNAMIC.LIVING
Select for soft, film-like...

17 GB Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
This section describes how to make various 
adjustments and settings using the menus.
Operation through 
the Menus
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a 
yellow button.
2Press M or m to select a menu, 
and press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
3Select an item you want to 
adjust.
Use M or m to select an item, and press , or 
ENTER.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTERRESET
USER...

GB 18Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
4Make the setting or adjustment 
on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M or ,.
To decrease the value, press m or 

19 GB Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
Menu Items
Adjustable items are limited according to the input signals. Items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the 
menu. (1 page 42)
Menu Item Description
PICTURE 
CTRL CONTRAST The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower 
the cotrast.
BRIGHT (brightness) The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker 
the picture.
COLOR The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The...

GB 20Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
INPUT 
SETTING 
(continued)VIDEO MEMORY You can select picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the 
environment.
OFF: Select for the setting stored in each input channel or input signal.
DYNAMIC: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD: Recommended for normal viewing condition. Also select to 
reduce roughness when viewing the picture with DYNAMIC.
LIVING: Select for soft, film-like picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust...