Sony Projector Vpl Hs3 User Manual

 Video Projector          VPL-HS3
4-099-552-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions __________________________________GB
Mode d’emploi ________________________________________FR
Manual de instrucciones _________________________________ES
© 2003 Sony Corporation
VPL-HS3 

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose 
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the 
cabinet.  Refer servicing to qualified personnel 
only. 
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, you may 
contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC)
12451 Gateway Boulevard
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY...

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Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................. 4
Connections and Preparations
Unpacking ............................................... 5
Step 1: Installing the Projector  .............. 6
Before Setting Up the Projector .....................  6
Installing the Projector and a Screen..............  7
Step 2: 
Connecting the Projector  ....................... 9
Connecting to a DVD Player/Digital Tuner .  10
Connecting to Video Equipment ..................  11
Connecting to...

GB 4Precautions
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your unit is 
identical with the voltage of your local power 
supply.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into the 
cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by 
qualified personnel before operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be 
used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never 
pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily...

Connections and 
Preparations
5 GB Unpacking
Connections 
and 
Preparations
Check the carton to make sure it contains the 
following items:
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
Inserting the batteries into the remote 
control This section describes how to install the 
projector and screen, how to connect the 
equipment from which you want to project 
the picture, etc.
Unpacking
Remote control (1), 
Size AA (R6) 
batteries (2)
Signal interface 
cable (1)
Air filter (for 
replacement)...

Connections and 
Preparations
GB 6Step 1: Installing the Projector
You can obtain good picture quality even when you 
project the picture from the side of the screen (“Side 
Shot”) (1 page 8). You can enjoy home 
entertainment with this projector in various situations.
Enjoying home theater
Enjoying video games on a large screenWatching sports, etc. with your company
Do not place the projector in the following situations, 
which may cause malfunction or damage to the 
projector.
Poorly ventilated
Highly...

Connections and 
Preparations
7 GB Step 1: Installing the Projector
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions:
Tilting the unit extremely
Blocking the ventilation holes
Tip
For further details on the location of the ventilation holes (intake 
or exhaust), see “Location of Controls” on page 45.
Placing the projector without the adjuster
Note
Installing the unit at altitudes
When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher, turn on high altitude mode in the INSTALL 
SETTING...

Connections and 
Preparations
GB 8Step 1: Installing the Projector
e:Maximum vertical distance from the bottom 
of the screen to the center of the projector’s 
lens when you place the projector on the side 
(when you use projection distance a)
f:Maximum vertical distance from the bottom 
of the screen to the center of the projector’s 
lens when you place the projector on the side 
(when you use projection distance b)
When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only (1 page 17)
Position the projector...

Connections and 
Preparations
9 GB 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...

Connections and 
Preparations
GB 10Step 2: Connecting the Projector
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...