Sony Projector Vpl Hs20 User Manual

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and 
Preparations
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“Installing the Projector and a Screen” (1 page 
9).
3Move the projector vertically so that the 
bottom side of the picture fits the bottom 
inside of the screen frame.
When adjusting the picture height, do not use the 
adjuster (1 page 20), but move the projector or 
the screen vertically to adjust so that the bottom 
side of the picture fits the bottom inside of the 
screen frame.
4Move the projector horizontally to the...

Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and 
Preparations
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2Position the projector so that the picture 
overlaps on the screen as shown below.
Check that both vertical sides of the picture are 
parallel to the both vertical sides of the screen.
If they are not parallel, set “V Keystone” in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu to “Manual,” then 
press ENTER and adjust the distortion with M or 
m so that they become parallel.
3Move the projector horizontally to the left 
or right so that one...

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and 
Preparations
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If the picture does not overlap on the screen as 
shown above, confirm and adjust the installation 
position of the projector and screen referring to 
“Installing the Projector and a Screen” (1 page 
9).
If the left and right sides of the picture are not 
parallel to the left and right sides of the screen, set 
“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to 
“Manual,” press ENTER, then adjust with M or m 
so that they becomes parallel....

Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and 
Preparations
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2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a 
yellow button.
4Press M or m to select the 
MENU SETTING   menu, and 
press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
5Press M or m to select 
“Language”, and press , or 
ENTER.
6Press M or m to select a 
language, and press ENTER.
The menu changes to the...

25 GB Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
ProjectingProjecting the 
Picture on the 
Screen
This section describes how to operate the 
projector to view the picture from the 
equipment connected to the projector. It 
also describes how to select the wide 
screen mode or the quality of the picture to 
suit your taste. 
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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
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GB 26Projecting 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...

27 GB Selecting 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...

GB 28Selecting 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...

29 GB Selecting 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 sharpness in bright 
environment.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in 
your home.
CINEMA
Select for soft, film-like picture in dark 
environment.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the...

GB 30Operation through 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...