Sony Projector Vpl Hs2 User Manual

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31 GB Replacing the Lamp
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-H150 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 
completely.
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 removing the lamp unit, make 
sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the 
lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if the lamp 
is broken, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1 Hold down the adjuster lock lever, slide it 
to the right, raise the rear of the projector, 
then return the adjuster lock lever. While 
keeping the screw on the bottom of the 
projector turned inward with a coin or a 
slotted screwdriver, open the projector 
cover with your hand.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable.
2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the 
screw with a Philips screwdriver.
3 Loosen the screw on the lamp unit with a 
Philips screwdriver. Holding the handle, 
pull the lamp unit straight up.
4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is 
securely in place. Tighten the screw,  and 
fold down the handle.
5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
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GB 32Replacing the Air Filter
6 While pushing the projector cover toward 
you by holding both sides of the cover on 
the lens side, close the cover until it clicks.
7 Connect the power cord and set the 
projector to standby mode.
8 Press the following buttons on the remote 
control in the following order for less than 
five seconds each: RESET, 
						

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4 Insert the new air filter into the filter holder 
with the white surface up, put the holder 
face down, then replace it into the 
projector.
5 Replace the filter cover.
6 While pushing the projector cover toward 
you by holding both sides of the cover on 
the lens side, close the cover until it clicks.
Specifications
System
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.62-inch TFT LCD panel, 1,245,816 
pixels (415,272 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (manual) 
f33.6–42mm/F1.85–2.2
Lamp 150 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
15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 Hz, 
Progressive component 50/60 Hz, 
DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 
575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/
60i, 1080/50i), 1080/24PsF, 
Composite video, Y/C video
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution XGA 1024 
× 
768, fV: 85 Hz
Speaker Monaural speaker system, 33 mm 
(1 
5/16 inches) diameter, 
max. 2 W 
× 1
Input
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)
PJ MULTI 32-pin multi connector
Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
S video: Y/C
    Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
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GB 34Specifications
    C (chrominance): burst 0.286 Vp-p±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms 
terminated)
    burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) (75  ohms terminated)
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
General
Dimensions 304 × 168 × 321 mm
(12 
×  6 5/8 × 12 3/4 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 4.5 kg (9 lb 15 oz) 
Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 2.1–1.1 A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max. 200 W 
(Standby mode: 3 W)
Operating temperature 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature –20ºC to 60ºC (–4ºF to 140ºF)
Storage humidity 10% to 90%
Supplied accessories Remote control RM-PJHS2 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Signal interface cable SIC-HS50 (5 m) (1)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Cinema Filter (1)
Adjuster specers (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Optional accessories
Signal interface unit IFU-HS1
Projector Lamp LMP-H150 (for replacement)
Air filter PK-HS1FL (for replacement)
Signal interface cables SIC-HS10/SIC-HS20/SIC-HS30/ SIC-HS40
Projection lens Short Focused Conversion Lens  VPLL-CW20
Projection Distances for a 1080i/720p 
format signal and computer’s signal
When projecting using both “Side Shot” and 
“V Keystone” adjustments
For a 720p format signal and computer’s signal
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150
a 1.6
(5.2) 2.5
(7.9) 3.3
(10.8) 4.1
(13.5) 5.0
(16.4) 6.2
(20.3)
b 1.8
(5.9) 2.7
(8.9) 3.6
(11.8) 4.5
(14.8) 5.4
(17.7) 6.8
(22.3)
c –0.2
(–0.7) –0.3
(–1.0) –0.4
(–1.3) –0.6
(–2.0) –0.7
(–2.3) –0.8
(–2.6)
d –0.2
(–0.7) –0.3
(–1.0) –0.3
(–1.0) –0.4
(–1.3) –0.5
(–1.6) –0.6
(–2.0)
e 0.3
(1.0) 0.5
(1.6) 0.7
(2.3) 0.9
(3.0) 1.0
(3.3) 1.3
(4.3)
f 0.4
(1.3) 0.6
(2.0) 0.8
(2.6) 1.0
(3.3) 1.2
(3.9) 1.5
(4.9)
a e
b
cd
f12
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Screen
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When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only
For a 1080i/720p format signal and computer’s signal
Unit: m (feet)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
a1.6
(5.2)2.5
(8.2)3.3
(10.8)4.1
(13.5)5.0
(16.4)6.2
(20.3)
b1.9
(6.2)2.9
(9.5)3.9
(12.7)4.8
(15.7)5.8
(19.0)7.3
(24.0)
c0.08
(0.2)0.1
(0.3)0.2
(0.7)0.2
(0.6)0.3
(1.0)0.3
(1.0)
d0.2
(0.7)0.3
(1.0)0.4
(1.3)0.5
(1.6)0.6
(2.0)0.8
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GB 36Specifications
Projection Distances When Installing the Optional Conversion Lens
When using the VPLL-CW20 Short Focused Conversion Lens
Use the 40 to 150-inch screens.
For 16:9 aspect ratio screens
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a (minimum) = SS × 29.7451 
– 48.0584
a (maximum) = SS × 36.30012 – 47.7234
b = x – (SS/4.84269158)
c = x – (SS/4.84269158 + 97)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150
aMinimum1140
(45)1740
(68 
5/8)2330
(91 3/4)2930
(115 3/8)3520
(138 5/8)4410
(173 3/4)
Maximum1400
(55 
1/8)2130
(83 7/8)2860
(112 5/8)3580
(141)4310
(169 3/4)5400
(212 5/8)
bx-194
(x-7 
5/8)x-290
(x-11 1/2)x-387
(x-15 1/4)x-484
(x-19 1/8)x-581
(x-22 7/8)x-726
(x-28 5/8)
cx-291
(x-11 
1/2)x-387
(x-15 1/4)x-484
(x-19 1/8)x-581
(x-22 7/8)x-678
(x-26 3/4)x-823
(x-32 1/2)
a x
b
c
Floor installation example
Standard lens: 23 mm 
(29/32 inches) Center of the screen Wa l l
 Floor Distance from the front of the 
cabinet to the center of the 
lens a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance from the floor to the center of the lens
c: Distance from the floor to the bottom of the projector
x: Free
Center of the lens 
						

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For 4:3 aspect ratio screensUnit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a (minimum) = SS × 29.7451 – 48.0584
a (maximum) = SS × 36.30012 – 47.7234
b = x – (SS/5.92666667)
c = x – (SS/5.92666667 + 97)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150
aMinimum1410
(55 
5/8)2140
(84 3/8)2860
(112 7/8)3590
(141 3/8)4320
(170 1/8)5410
(213 1/8)
Maximum1730
(68 
1/8)2620
(103 1/4)3510
(138 1/4)4390
(172 7/8)5280
(208)6620
(260 3/4)
bx-237
(x-9 
3/8)x-356
(x-14)x-474
(x-18 3/4)x-593
(x-23 3/8)x-711
(x-28)x-889
(x-35)
cx-334
(x-13 
1/4)x-453
(x-17 7/8)x-571
(x-22 1/2)x-690
(x-27 1/4)x-808
(x-31 7/8)x-986
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GB 38Specifications
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal. The following tables indicate 
them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Adjust Picture... menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
INPUT SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
The United States, 
CanadaContinental 
EuropeUK Australlia Japan
Plug type YP-11 YP-21 SP-61 B8 YP-13
Female end YC-13L YC-13L YC-13L C7-2 YC-13L
Cord type SPT-2 H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F VCTFK
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE BS SAA DENANHO
Cord length (max.) 4.5 m – – – –
ItemInput signal
Video or S video (Y/C) Component Video GBR Computer
Contrastzzzz
Brightnesszzzz
Colorz (except for B & W)zz–
Huez (NTSC
3.58/4.43 only, 
except for B & W)zz–
Sharpnesszzz–
RGB Enhancer – – –z
Black Level Adjzzz–
Gamma Mode – – –z
Color Tempzzzz
DDEzz (15k only)z (15k only) –
Cinema Blackzzzz
Vo l u m ezzzz
ItemInput signal
Video or S 
video (Y/C)Component Video GBR Computer
Dot Phase – – –z
H size – – (except for 15k) – (except for 15k)z
Shift –z (except for 15k)z (except for 15k)z
Wid e Mo dezz
(except for preset memory 
numbers 5, 45, 49 and 50 of 
DTV)z
(except for preset memory 
numbers 5, 45, 49 and 50 
of HDTV)– 
						

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Preset Signals
Notes
 When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not appear properly.
 Memory No. 22 shows the interlace signal.
Memory No. Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H size
1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –– ––
2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –– ––
3 480/60i (DTV) 15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or Composite Sync ––
4 575/50i (DTV) 15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or Composite sync/
Composite video––
5 1080/60i (DTV), 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 SonG/Y ––
6640
 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
7 VGA VESA 85Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
8640
 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
9 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
10 VGA VESA 85Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832
11 640
 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
12 Macintosh 13” 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864
13 VGA VESA 72Hz 37.861 72.809 SonG 832
14 VGA VESA 75Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840
15 VGA VESA 85Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832
16 800
 × 600 SVGA VESA 56Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
17 SVGA VESA 60Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
18 SVGA VESA 72Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
19 SVGA VESA 75Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
20 SVGA VESA 85Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
21 832
 × 624 Macintosh 16” 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
22 1024
 × 768 XGA VESA 43Hz 35.522 43.479 H-pos, V-pos 1264
23 XGA VESA 60Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344
24 XGA VESA 70Hz 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg 1328
25 XGA VESA 75Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
26 XGA VESA 85Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos 1376
43 480/60p (Progressive component) 31.470 60.000
SonG/Y––
44 575/50p (Progressive component) 31.250 50.000 ––
45 1080/50i (DTV) 28.130 50.000 ––
47 720/60p (DTV) 45.000 60.000 ––
48 720/50p (DTV) 37.500 50.000 ––
49 1080/24 (DTV), 1080/48i 27.000 48.000 ––
50 540/60p 33.750 60.000 ––
51 1366 
× 768  Special 56 Hz 45.000 56.000 H-neg, V-neg 1766
71 854 
× 480 Special 56 Hz 30.110 56.150 H-neg, V-neg 1046 
						

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GB 40Location of Controls
Location of Controls
Front
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the 
projector.
INPUT
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FA NPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBYMENU
SIDE SHOT
+–
LAMP/COVER indicator
(1 page 30)
Lens
Ventilation holes
(exhaust) (1 page 7) POWER SAVING indicator
(1 page 27) ON/STANDBY indicator
(1 page 13)[/1 (on/standby) switch 
(1 page 13)
INPUT button (1 page 13)
Adjuster lock lever
(1 page 13) Front remote control
detector (1 page 12)Joystick (1 page 16) MENU button (1 page 16) TEMP/FAN indicator
(1 page 30)
SIDE SHOT +/– button (1 page 14)