Sony Projector Vpl Hs20 User Manual

							51 GB Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On — Startup
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
2 Press M or m to select “Menu,” and press 
ENTER.
The movie picture setting menu appears.
3 Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Protecting an 
Important Picture.”
Projecting a Selected 
Picture When the Power 
Is Turned On — Startup
When the projector is turned on, the specific still 
picture stored in the projector is projected 
automatically for about 30 seconds, even if no signal 
is input. You can change this still picture to the one 
you prefer.
Registering a Still Picture 
as the Startup Picture
When you want to use a picture stored in your 
“Memory Stick” as the startup picture, register the 
picture in the “Memory Stick.”
Tip
You cannot register a movie file as the startup picture.
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
2Press M, m, < or , to select 
the picture you want to use as 
the startup picture, and press 
ENTER.
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							GB 52Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On — Startup
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
The index menu of a still picture appears.
3Press M or m to select 
“Startup,” and press ENTER.
4Press M or m to select “Entry,” 
and press ENTER. 
The startup mark is displayed in the index 
screen. 
You can register one picture used for the startup 
picture, per one “Memory Stick.”
To register a full-screen still picture 
as the startup picture
1 Display a picture you want to register on 
the full screen. (1 page 45)
2 Press ENTER to display the still picture 
setting menu.
3 Follow steps 3 and 4 in “Registering a Still 
Picture as the Startup Picture.”
To cancel the registration of the 
startup picture
1 Display the index screen by selecting a 
thumbnail, select “Startup,” and press 
ENTER.
2 Press M or m to select “Cancel,” and press 
ENTER. 
Setting the Startup Picture
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
2Press M or m to select 
“Option,” and press ENTER.
3Press M or m to select “Setup,” 
and press , or ENTER. 
“Startup” is selected.
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Startup
Delete
Close
Index menu of a still picture
Appears when a startup file is set.
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							53 GB Deleting a Picture
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
4Press M or m to select the item 
used for startup picture, and 
press ENTER.
Original: Select to use the original picture 
stored in the projector. This is the factory 
setting.
Custom: Select to use the picture registered in 
the index screen and stored in the “Memory 
Stick.” (1 page 51)
Off: Select when you do not set the startup.
Notes
 When you want to clear the startup screen while displaying it, 
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							GB 54Deleting a Picture
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
3 Press M or m to select 
“Delete,” and press ENTER.
4Press M or m to select the item 
you want, and press ENTER.
When “Selected file deleted. 
OK?” or “All files deleted. 
OK?” is displayed, select 
“Yes,” then press ENTER.
Sel. Img.: to delete the selected picture
All Img.: to delete all pictures of the selected 
folder.
Close: when you do not delete the picture.
Notes
 You cannot delete the file which is protected. (1 page 50) To 
delete it, release the protection on that file.
 When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to 
LOCK, you cannot delete the pictures from that “Memory 
Stick.”
To delete a full-screen still picture
1 Display a picture you want to delete on the 
full screen. (1 page 45)
2 Press ENTER to display the still picture 
setting menu.
3 Press 
M or m to select “Delete,” and press 
ENTER.
4 Press 
M or m to select the desired item, and 
press ENTER. When “Selected file deleted. 
OK?” is displayed, select “Yes,” then 
press ENTER.
To delete a movie picture in the Movie 
Player
1 Perform steps 1 to 4 in “Playing Movie 
Pictures” (1 page 46) to display the Movie 
Player on the screen.
2 Press 
M or m to select “Menu,” and press 
ENTER.
The movie picture setting menu appears.
3 Press 
M or m to select “Delete,” and press 
ENTER.4 Press 
M or m to select the desired item, and 
press ENTER. When “Selected file deleted. 
OK?” is displayed, select “Yes,” then 
press ENTER.
Note
If you delete a file with “Digi. Camera Mode” set to “On,” other 
files may be deleted. (1 page 41)  
						

							55 GB Sorting the Pictures
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
Sorting the 
Pictures
You can sort the pictures stored in the “Memory 
Stick” by name or by the renewal date in ascending/
descending order.
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
Note
Set “Digi. Camera Mode” to “Off” before operation. (1 
page 48)
2Press M or m to select 
“Option,” and press ENTER.
The option setting menu appears, and “File” is 
selected.
3Press , or ENTER, then 
press M or m to select “Sort,” 
and press ENTER.
4Press M or m to select the item 
you want to set, and press 
ENTER.
Name order   : to sort from A of the picture 
names.
Name order  : to sort from Z of the picture 
names.
Date order   : to sort from the earliest date 
of recording.
Date order   : to sort from the latest date of 
recording.
Note
For a picture processed on a computer, the displayed date may be 
the date when the data is updated instead of the recorded date.
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Memory Stick Home
Slide Show
Option
Select FolderFilter : Still 
Size :  No    : 
Date :  File   : 
File
SetupSort
Name Order
Filter
Off Memory Stick
Close
Size :  No    : 
Date :  File   :  Memory Stick Home
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Option
Select Folder
File
SetupSort
Name Order
Filter
Still Memory Stick
Close
Name Order
Date OrderDate OrderName Order
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							GB 56Displaying Either of the Still Pictures or Movie Pictures
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
Displaying Either of 
the Still Pictures or 
Movie Pictures
You can choose and display the still pictures only or 
movie pictures only stored in a “Memory Stick.”
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
Note
Set “Digi. Camera Mode” to “Off” before operation. (1 
page 48)
2Press M or m to select 
“Option,” and press ENTER.
The option setting menu appears, and “File” is 
selected.
3Press , or ENTER, then 
press M or m to select “Filter,” 
and press ENTER.
Still: to display still pictures only.
Movie: to display movie pictures only.
Off: to display all pictures.
4Press M or m to select the item 
you want to set, and press 
ENTER.
When “Filter” is selected, the selected setting, 
“Still” or “Movie,” is indicated on the Memory 
Stick Home.
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Memory Stick Home
Slide Show
Option
Select FolderFilter : Still 
Size :  No    : 
Date :  File  : 
File
SetupSort
Name Order
Filter
Off Memory Stick
Close
Memory Stick Home
Slide Show
Option
Select FolderFilter : Still 
Size :  No    : 
Date :  File   : 
File
SetupSort
Name Order
Filter
Still Memory Stick
Close
Movie Still
Off
File
SetupSort
Name Order
Filter
Still Memory Stick
Close
Size :  No    : 
Date :  File   :  Memory Stick Home
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Option
Select FolderFilter : Still  
						

							57 GB Displaying the “Memory Stick” Information
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
Displaying the 
“Memory Stick” 
Information
You can display the type and the used and remaining 
capacity of the “Memory Stick” in use.
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
2Press M or m to select 
“Option,” and press ENTER.
The option setting menu appears.
3Press M or m to select 
“Memory Stick.”
The information on the “Memory Stick” in use 
is displayed.
To return to the Memory Stick Home
Press M or m to select “Close.”
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Memory Stick Home
Slide Show
Option
Select FolderFilter : Still 
Size :  No    :     
Date : File  : 
Digi.Camera Mode
File
Format Setup
Memory Stick
CloseCapacity : 123.3MB
    Used : 30.8MB
    Remaining : 92.5MB
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							GB 58Initializing a “Memory Stick” — Format
Using a “Memory 
Stick”
Initializing a 
“Memory Stick” 
— Format
When a “Memory Stick” cannot be used, initialize it 
by the projector.
All the data stored in a “Memory Stick” is cleared 
when the “Memory Stick” is initialized.
1Display the Memory Stick 
Home. (1 page 41)
2Press M or m to select  
“Option”, and press ENTER.
The option setting menu appears.
3Press M or m to select 
“Memory Stick,” and press , 
or ENTER.
4Press ENTER again.
5When “All files deleted. OK?” 
is displayed, select “Yes,” and 
press ENTER.
Formatting starts.
To return to the Memory Stick Home 
before initializing the “Memory Stick”
Select “Close,” in step 4. The Memory Stick Home is 
restored.
Notes
 When the “Memory Stick” is initialized, the protected picture 
is also cleared.
 When the “Memory Stick” with the write-protect tab set to 
LOCK is initialized, the message “Memory Stick locked” is 
displayed.
 While initializing the “Memory Stick,” you cannot use the 
buttons for operation in the Memory Stick Home.
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Memory Stick Home
Slide Show
Option
Select FolderFilter : Still 
Size :  No    :     
Date : File   : 
Digi.Camera Mode
File
Type :
Format Setup
Memory Stick
CloseCapacity : 123.3MB
    Used : 30.8MB
    Remaining : 92.5MB
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							Troubleshooting
Others
59 GB
 Others
Troubleshooting
Pow er
The power is not 
turned on.cWait for about one minute 
before turning on the power.
 (1 page 27)
cClose the lamp cover securely.  
(1 page 62)
cClose the air filter cover 
securely.  (1 page 63)
Picture
No picture.cCheck that the proper 
connections have been made. 
 (1 page 13)
cSelect the input source correctly 
using the INPUT button. 
 (1 page 26)
cSet the computer signal to output 
from an external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output 
only to an external monitor.
This section describes how to solve the 
problems, how to replace a lamp and air 
filter, etc.
No picture. (cont.)cSelect “Computer”, 
“Component” or “Video GBR” 
for “Input-A Signal Sel” in the 
SET SETTING   menu 
according to the input signal.   
(1 page 34)
The picture from the PJ 
MULTI connector is 
colored strange.cSelect “Computer”, 
“Component” or “Video GBR” 
for “Input-A Signal Sel” in the 
SET SETTING   menu 
according to the input signal.   
(1 page 34)
Color balance is 
incorrect.cAdjust the picture in the “Adjust 
Picture ...” of the PICTURE 
SETTING  menu 
 (1 page 32).
cSet “Color System” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to match 
the color system being input. 
(1 page 34)
The picture is too dark.cAdjust the contrast or brightness 
in the “Adjust Picture ...” of the 
PICTURE SETTING   menu 
properly. (1 page 32)
The picture is not clear.cAdjust the focus with the 
FOCUS +/–. (1 page 27)
cCondensation has occurred on 
the lens. Leave the projector for 
about two hours with the power 
on.
The picture flickers.cAdjust “Dot Phase” for “Adjust 
Signal...” in the INPUT 
SETTING   menu properly. 
(1 page 33)
Sound
No sound.cSound can be heard only when 
an MPEG1 format movie picture 
of the “Memory Stick” is 
played. (1 page 47)
cAdjust “Volume” in the 
PICTURE SETTING   
menu, or press VOLUME + on 
the remote control.
On-screen display
On-screen display does 
not appear.cSet “Status” in the MENU 
SETTING   menu to “On.” 
(1 page 35)
Remote control
The remote control 
does not work.cBatteries could be weak. 
Replace with new batteries. (1 
page 6)
cInsert the batteries with correct 
polarities. (1 page 6) 
						

							Others
GB 60Troubleshooting
Indicators
The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the 
control panel lights up or flashes if there is any trouble 
with your projector.
Warning messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages displayed on the screen.
“Memory Stick”
The “Memory Stick” 
cannot be inserted into 
the “Memory Stick” 
slot.cInsert the “Memory Stick” with 
the arrow mark pointing toward 
the “Memory Stick” slot of the 
projector. (1 page 40)
A still picture in the 
“Memory Stick” 
cannot be rotated or 
deleted.cRelease the lock for the write-
protect tab on the “Memory 
Stick”. (1 page 39)
cRelease the protect in the index 
screen. (1 page 50)
The “Memory Stick” 
cannot be formatted.cRelease the lock for the write-
protect tab on the “Memory 
Stick”. (1 page 39)
cThe “Memory Stick” is broken. 
Use another “Memory Stick”.
The thumbnails are not 
displayed.cThe pictures are the JPEG 
format but not DCF-compatible. 
Use the DCF-compatible 
pictures.
The still pictures files 
in the JPEG format 
stored in a “Memory 
Stick” cannot be 
displayed.cSet “Filter” in the “Option” 
menu to “Still” or “Off.”
The movie picture files 
in the MPEG1 format 
stored in a “Memory 
Stick” cannot be 
displayed.cSet “Filter” in the “Option” 
menu to “Movie” or “Off.”
LAMP/COVER 
flashes.cAttach the lamp cover or the air filter 
cover securely. (1 pages 62 and 63)
LAMP/COVER 
lights up.cThe lamp has reached the end of its 
life. Replace the lamp. ((1 page 62))
cThe lamp becomes a high temperature. 
Wait for one minute to cool down the 
lamp and turn on the power again. (1 
page 27)
TEMP/FAN 
flashes.cThe fan is broken. Consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FA NPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBY
LAMP/COVER Indicator
TEMP/FAN Indicator
TEMP/FAN 
lights up.cThe internal temperature is unusually 
high. Check to see if nothing is 
blocking the ventilation holes 
or 
whether or not the projector is being 
used at high altitudes
.
LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN 
light up.cThe electrical system breaks down. 
Consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 
min.cTurn off  the power.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the 
ventilation holes.
Frequency is 
out of range!cInput a signal that is within the 
acceptable range of the frequency.
cSet the output signal on an external 
monitor of the connected computer to 
SVGA.
cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to “Computer”.
Please check 
Input-A Signal 
Sel.cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to “Computer” 
when RGB signal is input from the 
computer. (1 page 34)
Please check 
DVI Signal Sel.cSet “DVI Signal Sel.” in the SET 
SETTING   menu to “Computer” 
when RGB signal is input from the 
computer.(1 page 34)
Note
Before you change the “DVI Signal Sel.” setting, 
disconnect the DVI cable and turn off the digital 
tuner, etc.
Please replace 
the LAMP.cIt is time to replace the lamp. Replace 
the lamp. (1 page 62)
Please replace 
the filter.cIt is time to replace the air filter. Replace 
the air filter. (1 page 63)
High temp.!
Probably use in 
high altitude. 
Switch to high 
altitude mode 
on? Yes: O/
No: ocWhen using the projector at an altitude 
of 1,500 m or higher: select “Yes” to set 
to “High Altitude Mode”. (1 page 35)
c
If this message is displayed when 
using the projector at an altitude of 
less than 1,500 m: check to see if 
nothing is blocking the ventilation 
holes.
Iris unit doesn’t 
work.cThe iris is damaged.
cConsult with qualified Sony Personnel.