Sony Projector Vpl Hs10 User Manual

							21 GB Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
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.
*Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” or “Digital Signal Sel.” setting in 
the SET SETTING   menu according to the input signal. (1 
page 29)
Note
Before you change the “Digital Signal Sel.” setting, disconnect 
the DVI cable and turn off the digital tuner, etc.
5Press ZOOM +/– to adjust the 
size of the picture.
ON/
STANDBYLights in red.
ON/
STANDBYLights in green.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
INPUT
To view the picture fromPress INPUT to 
display
Video equipment connected to 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorVideo 1
Video equipment connected to S 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorS-Video 1
RGB/component equipment 
connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via 
the optional signal interface cable or 
the interface unitInput-A
*
Video equipment connected to PJ 
MULTI INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitVideo 2
Video equipment equipped with S 
VIDEO connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitS-Video 2
Component equipment connected to 
Y / P
B/CB / PR/CR on the projectorComponent
Digital video equipment connected to 
DVI connector on the projectorDigital*
“Memory Stick” inserted into the 
“Memory Stick” slotMS
ZOOM +/– button 
						

							GB 22Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
6Press FOCUS +/– to adjust the 
focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
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.
Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen mode according to 
the video signal received. You can also select it using 
the menu. (1 page 28)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select 
the “Wide Mode” setting.
FOCUS +/– button
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
WIDE MODE button 
						

							23 GB Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
Full
A 16:9 squeezed picture is displayed with the 
correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 picture is enlarged 
horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded 
horizontally compressed to a 4:3 picture.
Normal
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is 
displayed in the center of the screen to fill the 
vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the 
upper and lower portions of the picture are 
compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode 
to view news, variety shows, etc.
Zoom
A normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to 
fill the 16:9 screen. This mode is ideal for 
viewing a wide-format movie.Subtitle
The subtitle area is compressed and displayed in 
the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to 
view a movie with subtitles.
Full Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a squeezed 16:9 
picture. It is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
Normal Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a 4:3 normal 
aspect ratio picture. It is displayed in the center 
of the screen.
Notes
 You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with 
“V Position” in the INPUT SETTING menu only when  
“Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected. 
 You can adjust the position of the subtitles with “Title 
Area” in the INPUT SETTING menu only when 
“Subtitle” is selected.
 If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is selected when 
a video signal except for DTV (720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/
60i or 1080/50i) or 1080/24Psf signal is input, you 
cannot adjust “V Keystone” or “Side Shot” in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
 Select the wide screen mode taking into account 
that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture 
will provide a different look from that of the 
original image.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for 
public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an 
infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
Good-bye 
						

							GB 24Selecting 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 PICTURE 
MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, 
STANDARD, CINEMA 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.
CINEMA
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 
27) +
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INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
PICTURE MODE buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
CINEMA
USER 1, 2 and 3 
						

							Operation through the Menus25 GB
Using the Menus
Using the 
Menus
Operation through 
the Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for 
making various adjustments and settings. The setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub 
menu.  If you select an item name followed by dots 
(...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can 
change the tone of the menu display and the menu 
language displayed in the on-screen menu.
To change the menu language, see  “Selecting the 
Menu Language” on page 18.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is displayed 
when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator 
using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Computer,” “Component” or 
“Video GBR.”
For Digital : Shows “Computer” or “Video GBR.”
For Video/S Video input: Shows “Auto” or the “Color 
System” setting in the SET SETTING menu.
This section describes how to make 
various adjustments and settings using the 
menus.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
Contrast
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
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+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER2-4
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							Operation through the Menus
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Using 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.
3Press M or m to select an item 
you want to adjust and press 
, or ENTER.
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up 
menu or in a sub menu.
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 
						

							27 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
Menu Lists
Menu Configurations
The projector is equipped with six pages. The items 
that can be adjusted in each menu are described on 
pages 27 to 29.
PICTURE SETTING menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting 
the picture. You can also adjust the volume (available 
only for “Memory Stick”).
INPUT SETTING menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the 
input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and 
select wide screen mode, etc.
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the 
settings of the projector.
MENU SETTING menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used to change the 
display position, intensity of the background picture, 
etc., of the menu screen.
INSTALL SETTING menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for correcting 
distortion of the picture.
INFORMATION menu
The INFORMATION menu is used to display the 
horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal 
and the used time of the lamp.
Menu Items
Adjustable items are limited according to the input 
signals. Items that cannot be adjusted are not 
displayed in the menu. (1 page 61)
PICTURE SETTING
Item Description
Picture Mode You can select picture viewing mode that 
best suits the type of picture or the 
environment.
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.
Cinema: 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 PICTURE MODE button. 
To store the settings
1 Select User 1, User 2 or User 3.
2 Adjust the items you want in the 
menus.
Items that can be stored are: 
“Adjust Picture...” items other than 
“Volume,” and “Wide Mode” setting
TipYou can also adjust the picture quality 
in “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Cinema” 
mode. To reset to the factory setting, 
press RESET.
Volume Adjusts the volume.
Tip
Audio is output only when a movie file 
stored in a “Memory Stick” is played.
Adjust Picture… 
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the 
contrast. The lower the setting, the lower 
the cotrast.
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.
Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the 
picture. The lower the setting, the softer 
the picture.
RGB 
EnhancerAdjusts the picture sharpness when 
computer signals are input. 
						

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Using the Menus
INPUT SETTING
Black Level 
Adj (Adjust)Emphasizes black color to produce a 
bolder “dynamic” picture. Set according 
to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black 
color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black 
color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma ModeGraphics: Reproduces the photos in 
natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable 
for images that contain lots of text.
Color Temp.High: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives the white colors a neutral 
tint.
Low: Gives the white colors a red tint.
DDE 
(Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace 
format without converting.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format 
video signal to a progressive format.
Film: Normally, select this option. 
Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film 
sources with smooth picture movement. 
When the video signal with a format 
other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, 
“Progressive” is automatically selected.
Cinema Black Switches the lamp wattage during 
projection.
On: Enhances the black by reducing the 
lamp wattage.
Off: Normal wattage.
Tip
If “Cinema Black” is set to “On,” the next time 
the power is turned on, the lamp will use the 
“Off” setting for the first time, and then go to 
“On.”
Item Description
Adjust Signal…
Dot Phase Adjusts the picture from a computer for 
clearer picture after it is adjusted by 
pressing the APA button. 
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture 
from a computer. 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. Item Description
Wide Mode You can select the 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
mode, “Normal” and “Normal Through,” 
and 16:9 aspect ratio picture mode, 
“Full,” “Wide Zoom,” “Zoom,” “Subtitle” 
and “Full Through.”
Full: The 16:9 squeezed* picture is 
diplayed with the correct aspect. The 
4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to 
fit the 16:9 screen.
* squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect 
ratio picture is recorded horizontally  
compressed to be a 4:3 picture.
Normal: The picture with normal 4:3 
aspect ratio is displayed to fill the 
vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom: The picture with 4:3 aspect 
ratio is enlarged and the upper and 
lower portions of the picture are 
compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use 
this mode to view news, variety shows, 
etc.
Zoom: The normal 4:3 aspect ratio 
picture is enlarged verticall and 
horizontally at the equal ratio to fill the 
16:9 screen. The mode is ideal for 
viewing a wide-format movie.
Subtitle: The subtitle area is compressed 
and displayed at the lower part of the 
screen. Use this mode to view a movie 
with the subtitle.
Full Through: One-to-one mapping is 
done on a squeezed 16:9 picture. It is 
displayed in the center of the screen.
Normal Through: One-to-one mapping 
is done on the picture with 4:3 aspect 
ratio. It is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
Note
If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is 
selected when a video signal except for DTV 
(720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i or 1080/50i) or 
1080/24Psf signal is input, you cannot adjust “V 
Keystone” or “Side Shot” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu.
For details, see “Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode” on page 22.
V  Position Adjusts the vertical position of the picture 
in wide screen mode. As the setting 
increases, the picture moves up. As the 
setting decreases, the picture moves 
down. 
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” or 
“Subtitle” is selected.
Title Area Adjusts the subtitle area. As the setting 
increases, the subtitle area moves up. As 
the setting decreases, the subtitle area 
moves down. 
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Subtitle” is 
selected.
Item Description 
						

							29 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
SET SETTING 
MENU SETTING
INSTALL SETTING
INFORMATION
Item Description
Smart APA With this item set to On, the APA function 
works automatically for a signal input from 
a computer so that the picture can be seen 
clearly. You can also activate the APA 
function by pressing the APA button on the 
remote control.
Tip
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts the input signal from a computer so that 
the picture can be seen clearly.
Auto Input 
SearchSet to On when an optional Interface Unit 
such as the IFU-HS1 is connected to the PJ 
MULTI connector on the projector.
Input-A Signal 
Sel.Selects the signal input from the equipment 
by selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT 
button.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a 
computer.
Component: Inputs the component or 
progressive component signal from a 
DVD player, digital tuner, etc.
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV 
game or HDTV broadcast.
Digital Signal 
Sel.Selects the signal input from the equipment 
by selecting “Digital” with the INPUT 
button.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a 
computer.
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a 
digital tuner, etc.
Note
Before you change the “Digital Signal Sel.” 
setting, disconnect  the DVI cable and turn off the 
digital tuner, etc.
Color System  Select the color system of the input signal.
Au to : Selects the color system of the input 
signal automatically from among NTSC, 
PAL, SECAM, NTSC
4.43, PAL-M or 
PA L - N .
“NTSC3. 58”–“PAL-N”: Sets the color 
system to the selected system manually.
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.
Illumination Turns on the illumination on the top panel 
of the projector when set to On. It turns off 
when set to Off.
Item Description
Status Set to Off to turn off the on-screen 
displays except for the menus, message 
when turning off the power, and warning 
messages.
Language Selects the language used in the menu and 
on-screen displays. Available languages 
are: English, French, German, Italian, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese 
and Korean.
Menu Position Selects the display position from To p  
Left, Bottom Left, Center, To p  R i g h t 
and Bottom Right.
Menu Color Selects the tone of the menu display from 
White or Black.
Item Description
V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion 
of the picture. (   )
Auto: Normally set to this postion.
Manual: Sets a lower value (– direction) 
when the bottom of the trapezoid is 
longer than the top. Sets a higher value 
(+ direction) when the top of the 
trapezoid is longer than the bottom. If 
you project the picture using “Side 
Shot” only, set to “Manual,” and adjust 
the level to “0.”
Note
The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct 
the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on 
the room temperature or the screen angle.
Side Shot Corrects the horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion of the picture. (   )
Set the level to “0” when you adjust the 
picture using “V Keystone” only.
Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally 
and/or vertically. 
Off: The picture does not flip.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and 
vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Background Selects the background color of the screen 
when no signal is input. You can select 
“Black” or “Blue.”
Test Pattern When set to On, a test pattern is displayed 
on the screen when adjusting using the 
“Lens Zoom,” “Lens Focus,” “Side Shot” 
or “V Keystone.” If you do not want to 
display a test pattern, set to Off.
High Altitude 
ModeOff: Use this setting when using the 
projector at normal altitudes.
On: Use this setting when using the 
projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher.
Item Description
fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the 
input signal.
fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input 
signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been 
turned on. Item Description 
						

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Using the Menus
About the Preset Memory 
No.
This projector has 34 types of preset data for input 
signals (the preset memory). When the preset signal is 
input, the projector automatically detects the signal 
type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The 
memory number and signal type of that signal are 
displayed in the INFORMATION menu. 
You can also adjust the preset data through the INPUT 
SETTING menu.
This projector also has 20 types of user memories for 
Input-A into which you can save the setting of the 
adjusted data for an unpreset input signal. 
When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a 
memory number is displayed as 0. When you adjust 
the data of the signal in the INPUT SETTING menu, 
it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20 
user memories are registered, the newest memory 
always overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 62 to find if the signal is 
registered to the preset memory.
Since the data is recalled from the preset memory 
about the following signals, you can use these preset 
data by adjusting “H size.” Make fine adjustment by 
adjusting “Shift.”
Note
When the aspect ratio of input signal does not match the screen 
size, a part of the screen is displayed in black. 
Adjusting Picture Quality of 
a Signal from the Computer
You can automatically adjust to obtain the clearest 
picture when projecting a signal from the computer.
1 Project a still picture from the computer.
2 Press the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
button.
When the picture is adjusted properly, “complete” 
appears on the screen.
Notes
 When “Smart APA” is set to “On,” the APA function is 
automatically activated.
 Press the APA button when the image appears on the whole 
display area of the computer. If there are black edges around the 
image, the APA function will not function properly and the 
image may extend beyond the screen.
 If you switch the input signal or re-connect a computer, press 
the APA button again to get the suitable picture. 
 To restore the original screen, press the APA button again 
during the adjustment.
 The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the 
types of input signals.
 Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu when you 
adjust the picture manually. (1 page 28)
Signal Memory No. H size
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19” 25 1328
Input A
fH: 48.47kHzfV: 60.00Hz
 No.23
 1024x768
Lamp Timer:  0H INFORMATIONMemory No.
Signal type