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 connections. (1 page 13)
Not applicable!cPress the appropriate button.
No Memory 
StickcInsert the “Memory Stick” into the 
“Memory Stick” slot correctly.
No files that 
can be 
displayed.c
Digital Camera Mode is selected, 
although no DCF compatible picture 
file are contained.
No files in this 
folder that can 
be displayed.cNo picture files are contained in the 
currently selected folder.
No movie files 
in this folder 
that can be 
displayed.cNo movie picture files are contained in 
the currently selected folder although 
“Filter” is set to “Movie” in the 
“Option” menu.
No still files in 
this folder that 
can be 
displayed.cNo still picture files are contained in the 
currently selected folder although 
“Filter” is set to “Still” in the “Option” 
menu.
Cannot playcThe MS SLIDE button has been pressed 
while no movie picture files are 
contained in the selected folder. Slide 
show will not start.
Cannot playcImage data of a movie picture file is 
broken.
Memory Stick 
lockedcThe erasure prevention switch on a 
“Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK.” 
Release the lock.
Memory Stick 
errorcThe “Memory Stick” is broken.
cClean the terminal on the “Memory 
Stick.”
cThe “Memory Stick” with memory 
select function has not been selected 
correctly with the memory select 
switch.
Memory Stick 
type errorcA “Memory Stick” that is not 
compatible or cannot be used with the 
projector has been inserted.
Format errorcThe“Memory Stick” has not been 
formatted correctly. Format it on this 
projector correctly.
cFormatting is not successful.
x
File errorcThe selected folder has not been named 
correctly. Reenter the name with less 
than 66 characters including “/” by 
displaying the “Select Folder” menu.
Read Only 
MemorycA read-only “Memory Stick” in which 
picture files are recorded has been 
inserted. You cannot record or delete 
the data with a read-only “Memory 
Stick.” 
Access denied.cA “Memory Stick” with Access Control 
from another unit is inserted. You 
cannot read/write data in this projector. 
To read/write data on a “Memory Stick” 
with Access Control, unlock the 
“Memory Stick” with the unit that has 
locked it.
cThe image data is the JPEG or MPEG1 format 
that is not-compatible.
cThere is the thumbnail but it is not DCF-
compatible.
cThere is no selected image data.
cThere is the image data but the thumbnail is 
broken.
cThe image data is broken. 
						

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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.
Caution
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the 
projector with the [/1 (on/standby) switch. If you touch the lamp, 
you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for 
at least an hour for the lamp to cool. When removing the lamp 
unit, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not 
tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if 
the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath 
the projector. Turn the projector over so 
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Press the adjuster adjustment button to 
raise the adjuster.
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw 
with the Philips screwdriver.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit 
with the Philips screwdriver. Pull out the lamp unit by the handle, taking care not to 
touch the adjuster.
5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is 
securely in place, taking care not to touch 
the adjuster. Tighten the two screws.  Fold 
down the handle.
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
7 Press the adjuster adjustment button to 
replace the adjuster.
8 Turn the projector back over.
9 Connect the power cord and set the 
projector to standby mode.
10 Press the following buttons on the remote 
control in the following order for less than 
five seconds each: RESET, 
						

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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 filter is very important to maintain the high 
efficiency of the projector and to prevent a malfunction. When 
the replacement message appears on the screen, replace the air 
filter without delay. It is recommended to replace the air filter 
approximately every 1000 hours of use.
 When removing the air filter from the projector, be careful that 
no dust or object gets into the inside of the projector.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath 
the projector. Turn the projector over so 
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Open the filter cover while pushing the 
filter lock knobs inward.3 Remove the air filter from the projector by 
holding the tab on the filter cover.
4 Insert the new air filter into the projector.
5 Replace the filter cover. 
						

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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 Hz, 
Progressive component 50/60 Hz, 
DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 
575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/
60i, 1080/50i), 1080/24PsF, 
Composite video, Y/C video
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution XGA 1024 
× 
768, fV: 85 Hz
1280 
× 768, fV: 60 Hz
Speaker 33 mm (1 5/16 inches) diameter, 
max. 2 W 
× 1 (available only for 
using a “Memory Stick”)
Input
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin type 
(male)
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 0.286 Vp-p 
±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated)
burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
Y/P
B/CB/PR/CRComponent: phono type
     G with Sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
    B/C
B/PB: 0.7 Vp-p±2dB positive 
(75 ohms terminated)
    R/C
R/PR: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB positive 
(75 ohms terminated)DVI-D (TMDS) Digital RGB
HDMI Digital RGB/YC
B(PB)CR(PR)
PJ MULTI 32-pin multi connector
Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
S video: Y/C
    Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
    C (chrominance): burst 0.286 
Vp-p±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms 
terminated)
    burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) (75 
ohms terminated)
Analog RGB/component:
R/C
R (PR): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated) 
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated) 
B/C
B (PB): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB 
(75 ohms terminated) 
SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: 
1–5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ 
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1–5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: 1–5 
Vp-p high impedance, positive/ 
negative
“Memory Stick”  Slot 1
General
Dimensions 345 × 148 × 369 mm
(13 5/8 ×  5 7/8 × 14 5/8 inches) (w/
h/d)
Mass Approx. 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 2.9–1.1 A, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 260 W 
(Standby mode: 5 W)
Operating temperature
0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20ºC to 60ºC (–4ºF to 140ºF)
Storage humidity 10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-PJHS10 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Signal interface cable SIC-HS41 
(10 m) (1)
AC power cord (1) 
						

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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 Focused Conversion Lens 
VPLL-CT10
Projector Suspension Support PSS-610
Projection Distances for a 1080i/720p 
format signal, computer’s signal, etc.
When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only
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)
c0.2
(0.5)0.3
(0.8)0.4
(1.3)0.5
(1.6)0.7
(2.3)
d0.3
(0.9)0.5
(1.6)0.7
(2.3)0.9
(3.0)1.0
(3.3)
Screen 
size 
(inches)150 180 200 250 300
a6.0
(19.7)7.3
(24.0)8.1
(26.6)10.1
(33.1)12.1
(39.7)
b7.0
(23.0)8.4
(27.6)9.4
(30.8)11.7
(38.4)14.1
(46.3)
c0.8
(2.6)1.0
(3.3)1.1
(3.6)1.4
(4.6)1.7
(5.6)
d1.3
(4.3)1.6
(5.2)1.7
(5.6)2.2
(7.2)2.6
(8.5)
ae f
b c d
12
12f
Screen
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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
(2.0)0.8
(2.6)1.0
(3.3)1.2
(3.9)
Screen 
size 
(inches)150 180 200 250 300
a6.0
(19.7)7.3
(24.0)8.1
( 26.6)10.1
(33.1)12.1
(39.7)
b7.0
(23.0)8.4
(27.6)9.4
(30.8)11.7
(38.4)14.1
(46.3)
c–0.3
(–1.1)–0.4
(–1.3)–0.4
(–1.4)–0.5
(–1.7)–0.6
(–2.1)
d–0.1
(–0.2)–0.1
(–0.2)–0.1
(–0.2)–0.1
(–0.3)–0.1
(–0.3)
e1.3
(4.3)1.5
(4.9)1.7
(5.6)2.1
(6.9)2.5
(8.2)
f1.5
(4.9)1.8
(5.9)1.9
(6.2)2.4
(7.9)2.9
(9.5) 
						

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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)
When using the VPLL-CW10 
Conversion Lens Distance from the front of the cabinet 
to the center of the conversion lens
5.9 mm (1/4 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)
For 4:3 aspect ratio screensUnit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a = {(SS × 54.15/0.7240) – 211.9761}
b = x – (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)
c = x – (SS/0.7240 × 5.516 + 96.3)
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
b = x – (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)
c = x – (SS/0.8788 × 5.516 + 96.3)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100
a (Standard values)2250 
(88 
5/8)3480 
(137 1/8)4720 
(185 7/8)5950 
(234 3/8)
bx-251 
(x-10)x-377 
(x-14 
7/8)x-502 
(x-19 7/8)x-628 
(x-24 3/4)
cx-347 
(x-13 
3/4)x-473 
(x-18 5/8)x-598 
(x-23 5/8)x-724 
(x-28 1/2)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100
a (Standard values)2780 
(109 
1/2)4280 
(168 5/8)5770 
(227 1/4)7270 
(286 3/8)
bx-305 
(x-12)x-457 
(x-18)x-609 
(x-24)x-762 
(x-30)
cx-401 
(x-15 
7/8)x-553 
(x-21 7/8)x-706 
(x-27 7/8)x-858 
(x-33 7/8)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aMinimum-1790
(70 
1/2)2410
(95)3030
(119 5/16)3650
(143 3/4)4590
(180 3/4)5520
(217 3/8)6140
(241 7/8)7700
(303 1/4)9250
(364 1/4)
Maximum-2160
(85 
1/8)2910
(114 5/8)3660
(144 1/8)4410
(173 3/4)5530
(217 3/4)6650
(261 7/8)7400
(291 3/8)9270
(365 1/8)11130
(438 1/4)
b-x-377
(x-14 
7/8)x-502
(x-19 7/8)x-628
(x-24 3/4)x-753
(x-29 3/4)x-942
(x-37 1/8)x-1130
(x-44 1/2)x-1255
(x-49 1/2)x-1569
(x-61 7/8)x-1883
(x-74 1/4)
c-x-473
(x-18 
5/8)x-598
(x-23 5/8)x-724
(x-28 1/2)x-850
(x-33 1/2)x-1038
(x-40 7/8)x-1226
(x-48 3/8)x-1352
(x-53 1/4)x-1666
(x-85 5/8)x-1979
(x-78) 
						

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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, 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}
x = b – (SS/0.8788 × 5.516)
For 4:3 aspect ratio screensUnit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen size)
a = {(SS × 54.15/0.7240) – 211.9761}
x = b + (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aMinimum-2190
(86 
1/4)2940
(115 7/8)3700
(145 3/4)4450
(175 1/4)5580
(219 3/4)6720
(264 5/8)7470
(294 1/4)9360
(368 5/8)11250
(443)
Maximum-2640
(104)3550
(139 
7/8)4460
(175 5/8)5370
(211 1/2)6730
(265)8090
(318 5/8)8990
(354)11260
(443 3/8)13530
(532 3/4)
b-x-457
(x-18)x-609
(x-24)x-762
(x-30)x-914
(x-36)x-1143
(x-45)x-1371
(x-54)x-1524
(x-60)x-1905
(x-75)x-2286
(x-90)
c-x-553
(x-21 
7/8)x-706
(x-27 7/8)x-858
(x-33 7/8)x-1011
(x-39 7/8)x-1239
(x-48 7/8)x-1468
(x-57 7/8)x-1620
(x-63 7/8)x-2001
(x-78 13/16)x-2382
(x-93 7/8)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100
a (standard 
values)2250
(88 
5/8)3480
(137 1/8)4720 (185 7/8)5950 (234 3/8)
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) 40 60 80 100
a (standard 
values)2780
(109 
1/2)4280
(168 5/8)5770 (227 1/4)7270 (286 3/8)
xb+305 
(b+12
 1/8)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 
						

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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} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 33.6857990/0.7240) – 80.103586} × 0.975
x = b + (SS/0.7240 × 5.516)
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aMinimum-1790
(70 
1/2)2410
(95)3030
(119 5/16)3650
(143 3/4)4590
(180 3/4)5520
(217 3/8)6140
(241 7/8)7700
(303 1/4)9250
(364 1/4)
Maximum-2160
(85 
1/8)2910
(114 5/8)3660
(144 1/8)4410
(173 3/4)5530
(217 3/4)6650
(261 7/8)7400
(291 3/8)9270
(365 1/8)11130
(438 1/4)
x-b+377
(b+14 
7/8)b+502
(b+19 7/8)b+628
(b+24 3/4)b+753
(b+29 3/4)b+942
(b+37 1/8)b+1130
(b+44 1/2)b+1255
(b+49 1/2)b+1569
(b+61 7/8)b+1883
(b+74 1/4)
b When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm
SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aMinimum-2190
(86 
1/4)
2940
(115 7/8)3700
(145 3/4)4450
(175 1/4)5580
(219 3/4)6720
(264 5/8)7470
(294 1/4)9360
(368 5/8)11250
(443)
Maximum-2640
(104
)
3550
(139 7/8)4460
(175 5/8)5370
(211 1/2)6730
(265)8090
(318 5/8)8990
(354)11260
(443 3/8)13530
(532 3/4)
x-b+457
(b+18)b+609
(b+24)b+762
(b+30)b+914
(b+36)b+1143
(b+45)b+1371
(b+54)b+1524
(b+60)b+1905
(b+75)b+2288
(b+90)
b When using the PSS-610, adjustable with 243/268/293/343/368/393 mm