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 distortion.
Use the menu. Select V (vertical) with the 
KEYSTONE DIR setting in the INSTALL 
SETTING   menu. Next, adjust with the 
DIGIT KEYSTONE setting so that the left side 
of the picture becomes parallel to the right side. 
(1 page 20)
If the top edge of the picture is longer than the 
bottom edge, set to a plus value.
If the bottom edge is longer than the top edge, 
set to a minus value.
8Adjust the focus again using 
the focus lever.
PictureWhen projecting from 
the center When projecting from 
the side
Screen
If you position the projector 
below the bottom of the 
screen, adjust so that the 
bottom edge of the picture 
fits the bottom edge of the 
screen. For the projector 
positioned above the 
bottom of the screen, 
adjust so that the top edge 
of the picture fits the top 
edge of the screen. If you position the 
projector on the left side 
of the screen, adjust so 
that the left side of the 
picture fits the left side 
of the screen. For the 
projector positioned  on 
the right side, adjust so 
that the right side of the 
picture fits the right side 
of the screen.Picture Screen 
						

							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 menu presently selected is shown as a 
yellow button.
4Press M or m to select the SET 
SETTING   menu, and press 
, or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
SIDE
SHOTVOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTERRESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
+
–
3 2
4,5,6
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST:
BRIGHT:
COLOR:
HUE:
SHARP:
D.PICTURE:
COLOR TEMP:
COLOR SYS:
VOLUME:VIDEO 180
50
50
50
50
OFF
HIGH
AUTO
30
MENU
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
     
LANGUAGE:POWER SAVING:VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or 
						

							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 indicator lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
connected equipment.
4Press INPUT repeatedly to 
select the input you want to 
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
Example:To view the picture from the video 
equipment connected to the VIDEO 
INPUT jack.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTERRESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
4 2
7
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in green.
INPUT
VIDEO 1 
						

							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 fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. 
Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly 
during which you will not be able to light up the 
ON/STANDBY indicator with the [/1 switch. 
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall 
outlet after the fan stops running and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. 
You can turn off the projector by holding the [/1 (on/
standby) switch for about one second, instead of 
performing the above steps.
To view the picture 
fromPress 
INPUT to 
displaySound is 
heard from the 
equipment 
connected to
Video equipment 
connected to VIDEO 
INPUT on the projectorVIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
Video equipment 
connected to S VIDEO 
INPUT on the projectorS-VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
RGB/component 
equipment connected to 
PJ MULTI INPUT via 
the optional signal 
interface cable or the 
interface unitINPUT A
*PJ MULTI 
INPUT
Video equipment 
connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional 
signal interface cable or 
the interface unitVIDEO 2 PJ MULTI 
INPUT
Video equipment 
equipped with S VIDEO 
connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional 
signal interface cable or 
the interface unitS-VIDEO 2 PJ MULTI 
INPUT
“Memory Stick” 
inserted into the 
“Memory Stick” slotMS AUDIO INPUT
Zoom lever
Focus lever
VOLUME
+
– 
						

							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 picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your 
taste and store the settings into the selected memory 
of the projector. Press one of the USER 1, 2 and 3 
buttons, then adjust the picture by using the menus. 
The settings are stored, and you can view the picture 
with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the 
button. (1 page 20)
OFF
Select for the setting stored in each input that can be 
selected with the INPUT button, or each input signal. 
Tip
You can select the picture viewing mode using the VIDEO 
MEMORY button on the projector. Each press of the button 
selects the above item.
SIDE
SHOT
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTERRESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
+
–VIDEO MEMORY buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
LIVING
USER 1, 2 and 3
OFF 
						

							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 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
1
RESET button
2,3,4
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST:
BRIGHT:
COLOR:
HUE:
SHARP:
D.PICTURE:
COLOR TEMP:
COLOR SYS:
VOLUME:VIDEO 180
50
50
50
50
OFF
HIGH
AUTO
30
MENU
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
     
LANGUAGE:POWER SAVING:VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
ENTER
Settings
Items Menus
or
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
     
LANGUAGE:POWER SAVING:VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or 
						

							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 lower the setting, the lower 
the intensity.
HUE The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the 
setting, the more purplish the picture becomes.
SHARP (sharpness) The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer 
the picture.
RGB ENHANCER Adjusts the picture sharpness when computer signals are input.
D. (Dynamic) 
PICTUREON: Emphasizes the black color.
OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture accurately, in accordance 
with the source signal.
GAMMA MODEGRAPHICS: Reproduces the photos in natural tones.
TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
COLOR TEMPHIGH: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
MIDDLE: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
LOW: Gives the white colors a red tint.
COLOR SYS (System) Select the color system of the input signal.
AUTO : NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM and NTSC4..43 (switched automatically). 
Normally, set to this position.
PA L - M / N : PAL-M/PAL-N and NTSC
3.58 (switched automatically). 
When the PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC
3.58 signal is input with COLOR SYS 
set to AUTO, set to this position if the picture is distorted or colorless. 
VOLUME Adjusts the volume. It can be adjusted for each of the inputs selected with the 
INPUT button.
INPUT 
SETTING DOT PHASE When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the picture for clearer picture 
after the picture is adjusted by pressing the APA button. 
SIZE H  When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the horizontal size of the 
picture. The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the 
narrower the picture.
SHIFT As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves to the right, and as 
the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use < or , to adjust the 
horizontal position.
As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves down. Use M or m to adjust the vertical position.
SCAN CONV (Scan 
converter)ON: Displays a computer signal according to the screen size. The picture will 
be slightly softer.
OFF: Displays a computer signal as it is input. The picture will be clear but the 
picture size will be smaller.
Note
When SVGA or XGA signal is input, this item will not be displayed.
ASPECT4:3: Select when the 4:3 aspect ratio picture is input.
16:9: Select when the 16:9 aspect ratio picture (sqeezed) is input from 
equipment such as a DVD player. 
						

							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 the quality of the picture to suit your taste and 
store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture with 
the adjusted picture quality by pressing the button. 
To store the settings
1Select USER 1, USER 2 or USER 3.
2Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Items that can be stored are: 
CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP, RGB ENHANCER,
D.PICTURE, COLOR TEMP, COLOR SYS, SCAN CONV, ASPECT.
Tip
You can also adjust the picture quality in DYNAMIC, STANDARD or 
LIVING mode. To reset to the factory setting, press RESET.
SET 
SETTING STATUS Set to OFF to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message 
when turning off the power, and warning messages.
To display all of the on-screen display again, set to ON.
INPUT-A Selects the signal input from the PJ MULTI connector.
COMPUTER: Inputs the signal from a computer.
COMPONENT: Inputs the component or progressive component signal from a 
DVD player, digital BS tuner, etc.
VIDEO GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game, DVD player or HDTV 
broadcast.
LANGUAGE Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Available 
languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, 
Portuguese and Korean.
POWER SAVING When set to ON, the POWER SAVING indicator lights. The projector goes into 
power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes, and the lamp goes out 
and the cooling fan keeps running. In power saving mode, no button functions 
for the first 60 seconds. It is cancelled when a signal is input or any button is 
pressed. If you do not set the projector to power saving mode, select OFF.
INSTALL 
SETTING KEYSTONE MEM 
(memory)ON: DIGIT KEYSTONE setting is stored.
The data is retrieved when the projector power is turned on. The setting will 
remain the same every time.
OFF: DIGIT KEYSTONE is reset to “0” when the power is turned on next 
time.
DIGIT KEYSTONE Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Use this item 
after selecting the type of distortion, H (horizontal) or V (vertical), with 
KEYSTONE DIR.
KEYSTONE DIR When the picture is a vertical trapezoid (   ), select V. Next, correct the 
distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE. When the picture is a holizontal trapezoid 
( ), select H, then correct the distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE.
MENU POSITION Selects the display position from TOP LEFT, BOTTOM LEFT, CENTER, TOP 
RIGHT and BOTTOM RIGHT.
MENU COLOR Selects the tone of the menu display from STANDARD, WARM, COOL, 
GREEN or GRAY.
MENU 
BACKGROUNDSelects the intensity of the background picture of the menu display from DARK, 
STANDARD or LIGHT.
LAMP TIMER Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on. Menu Item Description