Sony Projector Vpl Hs20 User Manual

Step 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
11 GB
When projecting from the center (1 
page 22)
You can change the projection angle using the 
adjuster. (1 page 20)
Position the projector with the lens end within 
the area   in the illustration page 9, by using  
the values a and b in the table below as a guide. 
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: m (feet)
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen
Unit: m (feet)
2Project an image on the screen 
and adjust the picture so that it...

Step 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) ={(SS × 33.56/0.8788) – 56.520408} × 1.025
a (maximum) ={(SS × 42.3591819/0.8788) – 57.181415} × 0.975
x = b + (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen
 Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) ={(SS × 33.56/0.7240) – 58.520408} × 1.025
a (maximum) ={(SS × 42.3591819/0.7240) – 57.181415} × 0.975
x...

Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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Side view
Step 2: 
Connecting the 
Projector
When making connections, be sure to do the 
following:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs properly; plugs that are not 
fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling 
out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not 
the cable itself.
 Refer to the operating instructions of the connected...

Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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To connect to a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with component video 
connectors
You can connect a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with component video connectors using the supplied signal 
interface cable.
Tips
 To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tuner which is not equipped with component video connectors, use the S video cable of 
the DVD player/digital tuner.
 To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tuner...

Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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To connect to a digital tuner equipped with DVI output
You can enjoy better picture by connecting a digital tuner equipped with DVI output to the HDMI input of the 
projector.
To connect to a DVD player equipped with HDMI output
You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with HDMI output to the 
HDMI input of the projector.
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
Rear of the projectorAV...

Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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To connect to video equipment equipped with S video or video output
You can connect a VCR, Sony hard disk video recorder “Clip on” or a laser disk player. See also the instruction 
manual for each equipment.
Tip
If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO (S video connector) or VIDEO (video connector), connect 
it to S VIDEO (S video connector) to enjoy better picture quality.
If the equipment to be...

Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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To connect to an analog connector
To hear the sound from a computer, use the speakers built in the computer or connect the active speakers to the 
computer.
You can project a computer’s picture on a large screen using the optional signal interface cable (SIC-HS30).
Note
Even if you connect the signal interface cable to the audio output on the computer, there is no sound output from the projector.
To connect to the DVI connector...

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Connections and 
Preparations
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You can connect other equipment using the optional interface unit. Additionally, you can select output to the 
projector or the TV simply by switching the selector of the interface unit.
Note
Audio from the Interface Unit IFU-HS1 is output only when a TV is connected.
Connecting to Vavious Equipment using the Optional Interface 
Unit
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
: Video signal flow VCR, etc.
Audio amplifier
Active...

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and 
Preparations
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Step 3: Adjusting 
the Picture Size 
and Position
Tip
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1 (on/standby), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and 
Preparations
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5Adjust the focus using the 
FOCUS +/– button, and adjust 
the picture size using the 
ZOOM +/– button.
6Adjust the position of the 
picture to fit the screen using 
the adjuster.
Adjusting the picture position using 
the adjuster
Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster 
adjustment button, and release the button. 
Holding the adjuster adjustment button pressed, 
move the projector, then release the button at the...