Sony Projector Vpl Hs1 User Manual

							31 GB Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On — Startup
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
3Press M, m, < or , to select 
the picture you want to use as 
the startup picture, and press 
ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4Press M or m to select “Str. 
up,” and press ENTER.
5Press M or m to select “Entry,” 
and press ENTER.
The startup mark is displayed in the Index menu.
You can register one picture used for the startup 
picture, per one “Memory Stick.”
Setting the Startup Picture
1Select MS by pressing the 
INPUT button to display MS 
home. (1
11 1 page 24)
2Press M or m to select 
SETTING , and press 
ENTER.
3Press M or m to select 
“Startup,” and press ENTER.
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							GB 32Deleting a Still Picture
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
4Press M or m to select the item 
used for startup picture, and 
press ENTER.
Original: Select to use the original picture 
stored in the projector. This is the factory 
setting.
Custom: Select to use the picture registered in 
the index screen and stored in the “Memory 
Stick.” (1 page 30)
Off: Select when you do not set the startup.
Notes
When you want to clear the startup screen while displaying it, 
press M/m/
						

							33 GB Initializing a “Memory Stick”
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
Initializing a 
“Memory Stick” 
When a “Memory Stick” cannot be used, initialize it 
by the projector.
All the data stored in a “Memory Stick” is cleared 
when the “Memory Stick” is initialized.
1Select MS by pressing the 
INPUT button to display the 
MS home. (1
11 1 page 24)
2Press M or m to select  
MEMORY STICK , and press 
ENTER.
3Press ENTER again.
4Press M or m to select 
“Execute,” and press ENTER.
5Press M to start initializing.
To return to the MS home before 
initializing the “Memory Stick”
Select “Return,” and press ENTER in step 4.
Notes
When the “Memory Stick” is initialized, the protected picture 
is also cleared.
When the “Memory Stick” with the write-protect tab set to 
LOCK is initialized, the message “MEMORY STICK locked” 
is displayed.
While initializing the “Memory Stick,” you cannot use the 
buttons for operation in MS home.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTERRESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
2,4,5
2-4 1
ExecuteReturn MEMORY STICK
Format 
						

							GB 34Troubleshooting
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Others
This section describes how to solve the problems, how to 
replace a lamp and air filter, etc.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.The power has been turned off and on with the [/ 1 (on/standby) switch at a 
short interval.
cWait for about one minute before turning on the power (1 page 15).
The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover securely (1 page 38).
The air filter cover is detached.
cClose the air filter cover securely (1 page 39).
No picture.Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (1 pages 8 and 9).
Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT button (1 page 15).
The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output to an external monitor.
The computer signal is set to output to both the LCD of the computer and 
external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output only to the external monitor.
The picture from the PJ MULTI 
connector is colored strange.Setting for INPUT-A in the SET SETTING   menu is incorrect.
cSelect COMPUTER, COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR for INPUT-A in the 
SET SETTING   menu according to the input signal (1 page 20).
Color balance is incorrect.Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture in the PICTURE CTRL   menu (1 page 19).
Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet COLOR SYS in the PICTURE CTRL   menu to match the color 
system being input (1 page 19).
The picture is too dark.Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the contrast or brightness in the PICTURE CTRL   menu properly 
(1 page 19).
The picture is not clear.Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus with the focus lever (1 page 15).
The lens cap is attached to the lens.
cRemove the lens cap.
Condensation has occurred on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on. 
						

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The picture flickers.DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING   menu has not been adjusted 
properly.
cAdjust DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING   menu properly (1 page 
19).
On-screen display does not appear.STATUS in the SET SETTING   menu is set to OFF.
cSet STATUS in the SET SETTING   menu to ON (1 page 20).
No sound.Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (1 pages 8 and 9).
VOLUME setting is not correct.
cAdjust VOLUME in the PICTURE CTRL   menu, or press VOLUME + on 
the remote control.
When sound is input through the 
AUDIO connector, sound comes 
through one channel only.Monaural sound is being input through the AUDIO connector.
cInput stereo sound.
The remote control does not work.Batteries cound be weak.
cReplace the batteries (1 page 5).
The polarity is not correct.
cInsert the batteries with correct polarities (1 page 5).
The “Memory Stick” cannot be inserted 
into the “Memory Stick” slot.The “Memory Stick” is not facing in the correct direction.
cInsert the “Memory Stick” with the arrow mark pointing toward the “Memory 
Stick” slot of the projector.
A still picture in the “Memory Stick” 
cannot be rotated or deleted.The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” has been set to LOCK.
cCancel the lock (1 page 22).
The picture is protected.
cRelease the protect in the Index screen (1 page 29).
The “Memory Stick” cannot be 
formatted.The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” has been set to LOCK.
cCancel the lock (1 page 22).
The “Memory Stick” is broken.
cUse another “Memory Stick”.
When the slide show is made, the MS 
flashes.Pictures with different resolutions are used for the slide show.
cSet STATUS of the SET SETTING   menu to OFF (1 page 20).
When the slide show is made, a black 
picture appears.When pictures with different resolutions are used, a black picture appears. 
cSet the resolution of the pictures to the same setting.
The thumbnails are not displayed.The pictures are the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
cUse the DCF-compatible pictures.  Symptom Cause and Remedy 
						

							GB 36Troubleshooting
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Indicators
The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the control panel lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with 
your projector.
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.Indicator Meaning and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes.The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (1 pages 38 and 39).
LAMP/COVER lights 
up.The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (1 page 38).
The lamp becomes a high temperature.
cWait for one minute to cool down the lamp and turn on the power again (1 page 15).
TEMP/FAN flashes.The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
TEMP/FAN lights up.The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
LAMP/COVER and 
TEMP/FAN light up.The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min.Internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of 
range!This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the acceptable range of the 
projector.
cInput a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
The resolution setting of the output signal of a computer is too high.
cSet the setting of output to SVGA.
Please check INPUT-A 
setting.You have input RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in the SET SETTING   
menu is set to COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR.
cSet INPUT-A correctly (1 page 20).
Please replace the 
LAMP.It is time to replace the lamp.
cReplace the lamp (1 page 38).
Please replace the filter.It is time to replace the air filter.
cReplace the air filter (1 page 39).
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FA NPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBY
LAMP/COVER IndicatorTEMP/FAN Indicator 
						

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Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Caution displays while you are using the “Memory Stick”
When the following display appears on the screen, you cannot use this “Memory Stick.” Use another one.
Message Meaning and Remedy
NO INPUTNo input signal
cCheck connections (1 page 8).
Not applicable!You have pressed the wrong button.
cPress the appropriate button.
File errorIn the sub menu for selecting the contents when using a “Memory Stick,” the presently 
selected contents name consists of more than 66 characters (“/” included).
cReenter the name with less than 66 characters.
No MEMORY STICKThe “Memory Stick” is not correctly inserted.
cCheck the “Memory Stick” and insert it correctly.
The image data is the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
Resolution of the image data is out of the acceptable range of the projector.
(The projector accepts images with resolution of 5120 × 4096 dots.)
There is the thumbnail but it is not DCF-compatible.
There is no selected image data.
There is the image data but no thumbnail.
There is the image data but the thumbnail is broken.
The image data is broken. 
						

							GB 38Replacing the Lamp
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Replacing the 
Lamp
The lamp used for the light source has a certain life. 
When the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture 
becomes strange, or “Please replace the LAMP.” 
appears on the screen, the lamp is exhausted. Replace 
the lamp with a new one (not supplied).
Use LMP-H120 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using the 
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord. 
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Caution
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the 
projector with the [/1 (on/standby) switch. If you touch the lamp, 
you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for 
at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath 
the projector. Turn the projector over so 
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster 
outward and turn the adjuster clockwise to 
remove the adjuster.3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw 
with the Philips screwdriver.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit 
with the Philips screwdriver. Pull out the 
lamp unit by the handle.
5 With the lamp surface facing toward the 
rear of the projector, insert the new lamp 
all the way in until it is securely in place. 
Tighten the two screws.  Fold up the 
handle.
Notes
Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp.
The power will not turn on if the lamp is not secured 
properly.
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
7 Attach the adjuster.
8 Turn the projector back over.
9 Connect the power cord and turn the 
projector to standby mode.
10 Press the following buttons on the control 
panel in the following order for less than 
five seconds each: RESET, 
						

							39 GB Replacing the Air Filter
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Notes
Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement spot, or not 
fall any liquid or object into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to use the LMP-H120  Projector Lamp for replacement. 
If you use lamps other than LMP-H120, the projector may 
cause a malfunction.
Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 
before replacing the lamp.
Disposal of used projector lamp
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those 
of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used 
projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Replacing the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be replaced periodically. When 
“Please replace the filter.” appears on the screen, 
replace the air filter immediately. 
Notes
Replacing the air filter is very important to maintain the high 
efficiency of the projector and to prevent a malfunction. When 
the replacement message appears on the screen, replace the air 
filter without delay.
When removing the air filter from the projector, be careful that 
no dust or object gets into the inside of the projector.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath 
the projector. Turn the projector over so 
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster 
outward and turn the adjuster clockwise to 
remove the adjuster.3 Push the knob on the filter cover to 
remove the filter cover.
4 Remove the filter holder.
5 Remove the air filter from the filter holder 
by holding the tab on the air filter.
6 Insert the new air filter into the filter holder 
with the white surface up, then replace it in 
the projector.
7 Replace the filter cover.
8 Attach the adjuster.
2
13
Release lever
Knob
Air filter
Filter holder
Ta b 
						

							GB 40Specifications
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Specifications
System
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.7-inch TFT LCD panel, 
1,440,000 pixels (480,000 
pixels × 3)
Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (manual) 
Lamp 120 W UHP type
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 150 inches (measured 
diagonally)
Color system NTSC
3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N system, 
switched automatically/
manually
Acceptable video signals
15k, DTV (480i/480p/1080i/720p)
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
Speaker Stereo speakers system, 33 mm 
(1 
5/16 inches) diameter, 
max. 2 W 
× 2 
Input/Output
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p 
± 2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin 
type (male)
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 
±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 0.286 
Vp-p 
±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated), 
burst 0.3 Vp-p 
±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
AUDIO Stereo minijack 500 mVrms, impedance more 
than 47 kilohms
PJ MULTI 32-pin multi connector
Analog RGB/component:
R/C
R (PR): 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated) 
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated) 
B/C
B (PB): 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB 
(75 ohms terminated) 
SYNC/HD: Composite sync 
input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, 
positive/ negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/ 
negative
VD: Vertical sync input: 1-5 
Vp-p high impedance, positive/ 
negative
“Memory Stick” slot 1
General
Dimensions 340 × 154 × 300 mm
(13 1/2 ×  6 1/8 × 11 7/8 inches) 
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 3.9 kg (8 lb 10 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 1.9-0.8 A, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 190 W 
(Standby mode: 5 W)
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-PJHS1 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Signal interface cable SIC-HS10 
(5 m) (1)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Lens cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.