Sony Projector Vpl Hs20 User Manual

							Step 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and 
Preparations
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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 
fits the screen. (1 page 19)
To project an image, connect video equipment to 
the projector. (1 page 13)
Note
When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may 
rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the 
screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is 
not a malfunction of the projector.
Installing the Projector and a 
Screen — Ceiling Installation
Use the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support when 
you install the projector on a ceiling.
a: Distance between the center of the lens and the 
screen
b: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the 
lens
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the 
screen 
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120
a1.5
(4.9)2.3
(7.5)3.1
(10.2)3.9
(12.8)4.6
(15.1)
b1.8
(5.9)2.8
(9.2)3.7
(12.1)4.7
(15.4)5.6
(18.4)
Screen 
size 
(inches)150 180 200 250 300
a5.8
(19.0)7.0
(23.0)7.8
(25.6)9.7
(31.8)11.7
(38.4)
b7.0
(23.0)8.4
(27.6)9.4
(30.8)11.7
(38.4)14.1
(46.3)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120
Minimum1.8
(72
 1/2)2.8
(109 7/8)3.7
(147 3/8)4.7
(184 3/4)5.6
(222 1/8)
Maximun2.2
(87
 7/8)3.4
(132 3/4)4.5
(177 5/8)5.7
(222 1/2)6.8
(267 3/8)
Screen 
size 
(inches)150 180 200 250 300
Minimum7.1
(278
 1/2)8.5
(334 3/8)9.4
(371 3/4)11.8
(465 1/2)14.2
(558 3/4)
Maximun8.5
(334
 3/4)10.2
(402 1/8)11.4
(447)14.2
(559 1/8)17.1
(611 3/4)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100
aMinimum1510
(59 
1/2)2290
(90 1/4)3070
(121)3850
(151 5/8)
Maximum1820
(71 
3/4)2760
(108 3/4)3700
(145 3/4)4640
(182 3/4)
xb+251
(b+10)b+377
(b+14
 7/8)b+502
(b+19 7/8)b+628
(b+24 3/4)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
SS (inches) 120 150 180 200
aMinimum4640
(182 
3/4)5810
(228 7/8)6990
(275 1/4)7770
(306)
Maximum5580
(219 
3/4)6990
(275 1/4)8400
(330 3/4)9340
(367 7/8)
xb+753
(b+29 
3/4)b+924
(b+37 1/8)b+1130
(b+44 1/2)b+1255
(b+49 1/2)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
a
xb
PSS-610 Projector Suspension 
Support (not supplied)
Ceiling
Center of the 
screen
Center of 
the lensDistance from the 
front of the cabinet 
and the center of the 
lens
Standard lens 61.5 mm (2
1/2 inches) 
						

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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 = b + (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)
Attaching the projector suspension 
support PSS-610
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use the 
PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support. For more 
details on the ceiling installation, refer to the 
Installation manual for Dealers of the PSS-610. The 
installation measurements are shown below when you 
install the projector on the ceiling.
Installation diagram
Top view
Align the center of the lens with the center of the 
screen.
Front view
The lens is offset 7.9 mm (
5/16 inch) to the right from 
the center of the supporting pole. When mounting, 
take care to align the center of the lens with the center 
of the screen; not the center of the supporting pole.
SS (inches) 250 300
aMinimum9730
(383 
1/8)11680
(460 3/8)
Maximum11690
(460 
3/8)14040
(552 7/8)
xb+1569
(b+61 
7/8)b+1883
(b+74 1/4)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100
aMinimum1840
(72
 1/2)2790
(109 7/8)3740
(147 3/8)4690
(184 3/4)
Maximum2230
(87 
7/8)3370
(132 3/4)4510
(177 5/8)5650
(222 1/2)
xb+305
(b+12)b+457
(b+18)b+609
(b+24)b+762
(b+30)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
SS (inches) 120 150 180 200
aMinimum5640
(222 
1/8)7070
(278 1/2)8490
(334 3/8)9440
(371 3/4)
Maximum6790
(267 
3/8)8500
(334 3/4)10210
(402 1/8)11350
(447)
xb+914
(b+36)b+1143
(b+45)b+1371
(b+54)b+1524
(b+60)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
SS (inches) 250 300
aMinimum11820
(465 
1/2)14190
(558 3/4)
Maximum14200
(559 
1/8)17060
(671 3/4)
xb+1905
(b+75)b+2286
(b+90)
bWhen using the PSS-610, adjustable with 
243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
62.1
(2 1/2)
61.5
(2 
1/2) 216.6
(8 
5/8)
134.2
(5 
3/8)
165
(6 
1/2)
7.9
(5/16)
Front of the cabinet
Center of the unit
Center of the lens Center of the screen
Distance between the screen 
and the center of the lensUpper ceiling 
mount bracket
Center of the supporting pole (The center of the 
supporting pole is different from that of the unit.)
125 (5)
250 (9 7/8)
165 (6 
1/2)7.9 (5/16)93.3
(3 
3/4)
CeilingThe bottom 
surface of the 
mount 
bracket
Center of the 
supporting pole
Center of the lens
Center of the unit Distance between the ceiling and the surface of 
the mount bracket
Using adjustment pipe (b): 150/175/200 mm 
(6 / 7 / 7 
7/8 inches)
Using adjustment pipe (c): 250/275/300 mm 
(9 
7/8  / 10 7/8 / 11 7/8 inches) 
						

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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 
equipment.
 When you connect your projector to PJ MULTI or 
DVI connector, select the input signal with the 
“Input-A Signal Sel.” or “DVI Signal Sel.” setting in 
the SET SETTING   menu. (1 page 34)
Note
Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting, disconnect the 
DVI cable and turn off the digital tuner, etc.
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134.2 (5 3/8)
368.5 (14 5/8)
216.6 (8 
5/8)62.1
(2 1/2)
61.5
(2 
1/2)
217.2 (8 5/8)
234.3 (9 1/4)
Front of the cabinet
Center of the lens
Unit: mm (inches) 
						

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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 which is not equipped with S video output, use the video cable instead of the S 
video cable.
 To connect the projector to a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with a D connector, use a commercially available conversion cable.
Connecting to a DVD Player/Digital Tuner
PB/
 C
B
PR/
 C
R
YS
VideoVideo
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
Signal interface cable (SIC-HS41, supplied)
: Video signal flowDVD player, digital tuner, etc.,
with component video
connectors Rear of the projector
with SONY logo upsideAV amplifierActive 
speakers 
						

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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 amplifierActive 
speakers
Digital tuner, etc., with
the DVI output
 to DVI output
DVI cable (not supplied)
:Video signal flow
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flowRear of the projector
DVD playeretc., with the
HDMI output
to HDMI output AV amplifierActive 
speakers 
						

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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 connected has no S VIDEO (S video connector), connect the cable to VIDEO (video output).
You can enjoy better sound quality by connecting the projector to an AV amplifier using the supplied signal 
interface cable.
Connecting to Video Equipment
Connecting to an AV Amplifier
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
S video or video cable (VMC-810S, not supplied)
: Video signal flowRear of the projector
to S video or
video output Video equipmentAV amplifier Active 
speakers
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
PB/
 C
B
PR/
 C
R
YS
VideoVideo
Signal interface cable (supplied)
: Video signal flowRear of the projector
AV amplifier
with SONY logo upsideActive speakers
Component
outputs
Video outputs 
						

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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
Connecting to a Computer
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
Signal interface cable (SIC-HS30, not supplied)
: Video signal flowRear of the projector
to monitor 
output ComputerActive 
speakers
with SONY logo upside
S VIDEOVIDEO
DV IHDMI YP
B/CBPR/CR
PJ MULTI
DVI cable (not supplied) Rear of the projector
: Video signal flowComputer
Active 
speakers
to monitor 
output 
						

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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 
speakers
: Audio signal flowDVD player, etc.
PJ muti cable 
(supplied to IFU-HS1) Interface unit 
(IFU-HS1, not supplied)
Rear of the projector
TVwith SONY 
logo upside
with SONY logo upside 
						

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

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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 
locked position.
To adjust vertically
Lift the projector while pressing the adjuster 
adjustment button, then lock the adjuster by releasing 
the button at the proper point.
To adjust horizontally
Adjust by turning the round pads of the adjuster to the 
right or left.
7Adjust the picture size and 
position.
If “Side Shot” or “V Keystone” are adjusted 
manually (value adjustment), the built-in test 
pattern is projected on the screen. If you want to 
make adjustments using the current input signal, 
set “Test Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to “Off.” (1 page 35)
When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only
When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only, 
you can adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the “Side Shot” function to the 
maximum.
1Set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to “Manual, press ENTER, then M,  
m or RESET to set the level to “0.” The 
adjuster is reset.
Note
If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto,” the correction capacity of “Side 
Shot” is reduced.
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 the picture does not overlaps on the screen as 
shown above, confirm and adjust the installation 
position of the projector and screen referring to 
FOCUS +/– buttonZOOM+/– button
Adjuster
Adjuster
adjustment 
button
To heighten To lower
Screen
Projected picture
Adjust so that the bottom side 
of the picture is parallel to the 
bottom side of the screen.