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 left 
or right so that one side of the picture fits 
the inside end of the screen frame.
If you position the projector on the left side of the 
screen, adjust so that the left side of the picture fits 
the left inside end of the screen frame. With the 
projector positioned on the right side, adjust so 
that the right side of the picture fits the right inside 
end of the screen frame.
Note
When adjusting so that one side of the picture fits the inside end 
of the screen frame, make sure not to separate the bottom side of 
the picture from the bottom inside of the screen frame.
5Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – .
Press SIDE SHOT + or – so that the upper side 
of the picture becomes parallel to the bottom 
side. If the right side is longer than the left side, 
press SIDE SHOT +. If the left side is longer 
than the right side, press SIDE SHOT –. To fine-
adjust the distortion, press M or m.
Note
Even when projecting using “Side Shot”, four sides of a picture 
may sometimes not be parallel to the sides of a screen frame.
When projecting using both “Side 
Shot” (1 page 35) and “V Keystone” 
(1 page 35) adjustments
When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V 
Keystone” adjustments, the vertical and horizontal 
distortions are corrected.
1Check that “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu is set to “Auto.
Note
“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” 
in the default. If it is set to “Auto,” the vertical distortion of the 
picture will be automatically corrected. The “V Keystone” 
adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this 
case, set manually by value adjustment.
Adjust so that the bottom side 
of the picture fits the bottom 
inside of the screen frame.
Adjust so that one side of the picture fits the 
inside end of the screen frame.
SIDE SHOT 
						

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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 side of the picture fits 
the inside end of the screen frame.
If you position the projector on the left side of the 
screen, adjust so that the left side of the picture fits 
the left inside end of the screen frame. With the 
projector positioned on the right side, adjust so 
that the right side of the picture fits the right inside 
end of the screen frame.
If the picture does not overlap on the screen, 
determine and adjust the installation position of 
the projector and screen referring to “Installing the 
Projector and a Screen” (1 page 9).4Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or –.
Press SIDE SHOT + or – so that the upper side of 
the picture becomes parallel to the bottom side. If 
the right side is longer than the left side, press 
SIDE SHOT +. If the left side is longer than the 
right side, press SIDE SHOT –. To fine-adjust the 
distortion, press M or m.
Note
Even when projecting using “Side Shot”, four sides of a picture 
may sometimes not be parallel to the sides of a screen frame.
When projecting from the center
1Check that “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu is set to “Auto.
Note
V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” 
in the default. If it is set to “Auto,” the vertical distortion of the 
picture will be automatically corrected. The “V Keystone” 
adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this 
case, set manually by value adjustment.
2Position the projector so that the upper 
and bottom sides of the picture are parallel 
to the horizontal frame ends of the screen, 
and the left and right sides of the picture 
are parallel to the vertical frame ends of 
the screen, as shown below.
Adjust so that both vertical sides of the picture 
are parallel to the both vertical sides of the 
screen.
Adjust so that one side of the picture fits the 
inside end of the screen frame.
SIDE SHOT 
						

							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.
3Adjust so that both ends of the bottom 
side of the picture fit those of the bottom 
side of the screen using the adjuster and 
the ZOOM + or –.
8Press the FOCUS buttons + or 
– to adjust the focus again.
Step 4:  
Selecting the 
Menu Language
You can select one of thirteen languages for 
displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. 
The factory default setting is English.
Tip
You can operate the menu using the M/m/
						

							Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
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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 selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
MENU
Picture Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume: 30
PICTURE SETTINGInput A
ENTER
Input A
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or
ENTER
Input A:
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or
ENTER 
						

							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. 
+
–
+
–
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 the input you want.
Example:To view the picture from the video 
equipment connected to the VIDEO 
INPUT jack.
*Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” or “DVI Signal Sel.” setting in the 
SET SETTING   menu according to the input signal. (1 
page 34)
Note
Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting, disconnect the 
DVI cable and turn off the digital tuner, etc.
5Press ZOOM +/– to adjust the 
size of the picture.
ON/
STANDBYLights in red.
ON/
STANDBYLights in green.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
INPUT
To view the picture fromPress INPUT to 
display
Video equipment connected to 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorVi de o  1
Video equipment connected to S 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorS-Video 1
RGB/component equipment 
connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via 
the optional signal interface cable or 
the interface unitInput-A
*
Video equipment connected to PJ 
MULTI INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitVi de o  2
Video equipment equipped with S 
VIDEO connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitS-Video 2
Component equipment connected to 
Y / P
B/CB / PR/CR on the projectorComponent
Digital video equipment connected to 
digital (DVI) connector on the 
projectorDVI*
Equipment connected to HDMI 
connector on the projectorHDMI
“Memory Stick” inserted into the 
“Memory Stick” slotMS
ZOOM +/– button 
						

							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 AC power cord from the wall 
outlet after the fan stops running and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. 
You can turn off the projector by holding the [/1 (on/
standby) switch for about one second, instead of 
performing the above steps.
Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen mode according to 
the video signal received. You can also select it using 
the menu. (1 page 33)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select 
the “Wide Mode” setting.
FOCUS +/– button
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
WIDE MODE button 
						

							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 picture are 
compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode 
to view news, variety shows, etc.
Zoom
A normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to 
fill the 16:9 screen. This mode is ideal for 
viewing a wide-format movie.Subtitle
The subtitle area is compressed and displayed in 
the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to 
view a movie with subtitles.
Full Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a squeezed 16:9 
picture. It is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
Normal Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a 4:3 normal 
aspect ratio picture. It is displayed in the center 
of the screen.
Notes
 You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V 
Position” in the INPUT SETTING menu only when  “Zoom” or 
“Subtitle” is selected. 
 You can adjust the position of the subtitles with “Title Area” in 
the INPUT SETTING menu only when “Subtitle” is selected.
 If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is selected when a 
video signal of the Memory No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 43 or 44 (refer to the 
“Preset Signals” chart) is input, you cannot adjust “V 
Keystone” or “Side Shot” in the INSTALL SETTING menu.
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
 Select the wide screen mode taking into account 
that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture 
will provide a different look from that of the 
original image.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for 
public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an 
infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
Good-bye 
						

							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 quality of the picture to suit 
your taste and store the settings into the selected 
memory of the projector. Press one of the USER 
1, 2 and 3 buttons, then adjust the picture by 
using the menus. The settings are stored, and 
you can view the picture with the adjusted 
picture quality by pressing the button. (1 page 
32) +
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
PICTURE MODE buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
CINEMA
USER 1, 2 and 3 
						

							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 23.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is displayed 
when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator 
using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Computer,” “Component” or 
“Video GBR.”
For Digital : Shows “Computer” or “Video GBR.”
For Video/S Video input: Shows “Auto” or the “Color 
System” setting in the SET SETTING menu.
This section describes how to make 
various adjustments and settings using the 
menus.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
Contrast
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
x
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
MS SLIDEMENU APA
LENS
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER2-4
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