Sony Projector Vpl Hs2 User Manual

							21 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 when  
“Zoom” or “Subtitle” is selected, or when “Full 
Through” or “Normal Through” is selected for video 
(50Hz) or progressive component (50p) input signal. 
 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 (50 Hz) or progressive video (50p) signal is 
input, the picture may not be completely displayed on 
the screen due to the number of dots of the LCD panel.
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 22Selecting 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 
25) +
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INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
PICTURE MODE buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
CINEMA
USER 1, 2 and 3 
						

							23 GB Operation through the Menus
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 16.
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 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.Contrast: Min
NTSC 3.58Video 1
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
x
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INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER2-4
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							GB 24Operation through the Menus
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 
						

							25 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 
page 25 to 27.
PICTURE SETTING menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting 
the picture. You can also adjust the volume.
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 on-
screen language, display position of the menu screen, 
etc. 
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 38)
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.
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. 
						

							GB 26Menu Lists
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 (50 Hz) or progressive 
video (50p) signal is input, the picture may not 
be completely displayed on the screen due to the 
number of dots of the LCD panel.
For details, see “Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode” on page 20.
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
, or when “Full Through” 
or “Normal Through” is selected for video 
(50Hz) or progressive component (50p) input 
signal.
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 
						

							27 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
SET SETTING 
MENU SETTINGINSTALL 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 
digital tuner.
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. In this 
case, adjust the distortion manually.
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 “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. 
						

							GB 28Menu Lists
Using the Menus
About the Preset Memory 
No.
This projector has 35 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 39 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 26)
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 
						

							Others
29 GB Troubleshooting
 Others
Troubleshooting
Pow er
The power is not 
turned on.cWait for about one minute 
before turning on the power.
 (1 page 20)
cClose the lamp cover securely.  
(1 page 31)
cClose the air filter cover 
securely.  (1 page 32)
Picture
No picture.cCheck that the proper 
connections have been made. 
 (1 page 10)
cSelect the input source correctly 
using the INPUT button. 
 (1 page 19)
cSet the computer signal to output 
from an external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output 
only to an external monitor.
This section describes how to solve the 
problems, how to replace a lamp and air 
filter, etc.
The picture from the PJ 
MULTI connector is 
colored strange.cSelect “Computer”, 
“Component” or “Video GBR” 
for “Input-A Signal Sel” in the 
SET SETTING   menu 
according to the input signal.   
(1 page 27)
Color balance is 
incorrect.cAdjust the picture in the “Adjust 
Picture ...” of the PICTURE 
SETTING  menu 
 (1 page 25).
cSet “Color System” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to match 
the color system being input. 
(1 page 27)
The picture is too dark.cAdjust the contrast or brightness 
in the “Adjust Picture ...” of the 
PICTURE SETTING   menu 
properly. (1 page 25)
The picture is not clear.cAdjust the focus with the 
FOCUS ring. (1 page 19)
cCondensation has occurred on 
the lens. Leave the projector for 
about two hours with the power 
on.
The picture flickers.cAdjust “Dot Phase” for “Adjust 
Signal...” in the INPUT 
SETTING   menu properly. 
(1 page 26)
cPress MUTING on the remote 
control.
Sound
No sound.cCheck that connecting cables are 
properly connected. (1 page 
10)
cAdjust “Volume” in the 
PICTURE SETTING   menu 
(1 page 25), or press 
VOLUME + on the remote 
control.
cPress MUTING on the remote 
control.
On-screen display
On-screen display does 
not appear.cSet “Status” in the MENU 
SETTING   menu to “On.” 
(1 page 27)
Remote control
The remote control 
does not work.cBatteries could be weak. 
Replace with new batteries. (1 
page 5)
cInsert the batteries with correct 
polarities. (1 page 5) 
						

							Others
GB 30Troubleshooting
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.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages displayed on the screen.
LAMP/COVER 
flashes.cAttach the lamp cover or the air filter 
cover securely. (1 pages 31 and 32)
LAMP/COVER 
lights up.cThe lamp has reached the end of its 
life. Replace the lamp. (1 page 31)
cThe lamp becomes a high temperature. 
Wait for one minute to cool down the 
lamp and turn on the power again. (1 
page 20)
TEMP/FAN 
flashes.cThe fan is broken. Consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
TEMP/FAN 
lights up.cThe internal temperature is unusually 
high. Check to see if nothing is 
blocking the ventilation holes.
LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN 
light up.cThe electrical system breaks down. 
Consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FA NPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBY
LAMP/COVER Indicator
TEMP/FAN Indicator
High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 
min.cTurn off  the power.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the 
ventilation holes.
Frequency is 
out of range!cInput a signal that is within the 
acceptable range of the frequency.
cSet the output signal on an external 
monitor of the connected computer to 
SVGA.
Please check 
Input-A Signal 
Sel.cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to “Computer” 
when RGB signal is input from the 
computer. (1 page 27)
Please replace 
the LAMP.cIt is time to replace the lamp. Replace 
the lamp. (1 page 31)
Please replace 
the filter.cIt is time to replace the air filter. Replace 
the air filter. (1 page 32)
NO INPUTcNo signal is input. Check connections. 
(1 page 10)
Not applicable!cPress the appropriate button.