Sony Projector Vpl Hs20 User Manual

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61 GB Troubleshooting
Caution messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages displayed on the screen.
Caution regarding messages while 
using the “Memory Stick”
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages.
Caution displays while you are using 
the “Memory Stick”
If a picture file has some problem, the following 
indicator may appear on the screen. Check the 
following to cope with the corresponding situation.
cNo signal is input in the selected input. 
Check...

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GB 62Replacing 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-H180 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....

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63 GB Replacing the Air Filter
Disposal the used lamp
The used lamp contains Mercury, dispose according 
to local, state or federal laws.
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those 
of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used 
projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Replacing the Air Filter
The air filter should be replaced periodically. When 
“Please replace the filter.” appears on the screen, 
replace the air filter immediately. 
Notes
 Replacing the air...

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GB 64Specifications
Specifications
System
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.87-inch TFT LCD panel with micro-
lens array, 3,276,504 pixels 
(1,092,168 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (powered) 
f33.6 - 42 mm/F1.7 - 2.1
Lamp 180 W UHP type
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 300 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...

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65 GB Specifications
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Safe regulations
UL60950, CSA No. 950, FCC class B, IC class B, 
EN 60950 (NEMCO), CE, C-Tick, CCC
Optional accessories
Signal interface unit IFU-HS1
Projector Lamp LMP-H180 (for replacement)
Air filter PK-HS10FL (for replacement)
Signal interface cables SIC-HS10/SIC-HS20/SIC-HS30/
SIC-HS40
Projection lens Short Focused Conversion Lens 
VPLL-CW10
Long...

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GB 66Specifications
When projecting using both “Side 
Shot” and “V Keystone” adjustments
For a 1080i/720p format signal, computer’s signal or 
data stored in a “Memory Stick”
Unit: m (feet)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120
a1.6
(5.2)2.4
(7.9)3.2
(10.5)4.0
(13.1)4.8
(15.7)
b1.8
(5.9)2.8
(9.2)3.7
(12.1)4.7
(15.4)5.6
(18.4)
c–0.1
(–0.3)–0.1
(–0.4)–0.2
(–0.6)–0.2
(–0.7)–0.3
(–0.9)
d0.0
(–0.1)0.0
(–0.1)0.0
(–0.1)0.0
(–0.1)0.0
(–0.2)
e0.3
(1.0)0.5
(1.6)0.7
(2.3)0.8
(2.6)1.0
(3.3)
f0.4
(1.3)0.6...

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67 GB Specifications
Projection Distances When Installing the Optional Conversion Lens
a x
b
c
Floor installation example
When using the VPLL-CT10 
Conversion Lens
Center of the screen Wa l l
 Floor Distance from the front of the cabinet 
to the center of the conversion lensa: 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 35.8 mm (1
7/16 inches)
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GB 68Specifications
Floor installation
When using the VPLL-CT10 Long Focused Conversion Lens
 Use the 40 to 100-inch screen.
 Set the projector’s lens to the telephoto position. To set it to the telephoto position, press ZOOM +/– until the 
projected picture becomes the smallest.
For 16:9 aspect ratio screens
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a = {(SS × 54.15/0.8788) – 211.9761}
b = x – (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)
c = x – (SS/0.8788 × 5.516 + 96.3)
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69 GB Specifications
For 4:3 aspect ratio screensUnit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 26.67/0.7240) – 78} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 33.6857998/0.7240) – 80.103586} × 0.975
b = x – (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)
c = x – (SS/0.7240 × 5.516 + 96.3)
Ceiling installation
When using the VPLL-CT10 Long Focused Conversion Lens
 Use the 40 to 100-inch screens.
 Set the projector’s lens to the telephoto position. To set it to the telephoto position,...

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GB 70Specifications
When using the VPLL-CW10 Short Focused Conversion Lens
Use the 60 to 300-inch screens.
For 16:9 aspect ratio screens
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 26.67/0.8788) – 78} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 33.6857998/0.8788) – 80.103586} × 0.975
x = b + (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)
For 4:3 aspect ratio screensUnit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 26.67/0.7240) – 78}...