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
Model No.: VPL-HS3
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply 
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications.  However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 
or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not 
expressly approved in this manual could void your 
authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet 
vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het 
apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch 
vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen 
vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein 
chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in 
voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze 
verwerkt worden.
 
WARNING
This symbol is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the products enclosure 
that may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to 
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in 
the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the 
equipment and be easily accessible. 
						

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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 an AV Amplifier ...................  11
Connecting to “PlayStation 2,” etc. ..............  12
Connecting to a Computer ...........................  13
Connecting to Vavious Equipment using the 
Optional Interface Unit............................  14
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and 
Position .................................................. 15
Step 4:  
Selecting the Menu Language  ............. 20
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen  .. 22
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode  ........ 24
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode  ... 26
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus  ..............27
Menu Lists  .............................................29
Menu Configurations  ....................................... 29
Menu Items ................................................... 29
About the Preset Memory No. ...................... 32
Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal from the 
Computer.................................................. 33
Others
Troubleshooting .......................................34
Replacing the Lamp  .................................36
Replacing the Air Filter  ............................38
Specifications ...........................................39
Location of Controls  ................................45
Front .............................................................. 45
Rear ............................................................... 46
Bottom .......................................................... 46
Remote Control ................................................ 47
Index ..........................................................48 
						

							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 
accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source 
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, 
even if the unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot. 
On preventing internal heat build-up 
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 (on/
standby) switch, do not disconnect the unit from the 
wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes 
(intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block 
or place anything near these holes, or internal heat 
build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or 
damage to the projector.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing 
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to 
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your 
unit as it was originally packed at the factory. 
Precautions 
						

							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) (1)
Adjuster spacers (2)
Insert the batteries E side first as shown 
in the illustration.
Inserting them forcibly or with the 
polarities reversed may cause a short 
circuit and may generate heat. 
						

							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 heated and humid
Very dusty and extremely smoky
Step 1: Installing 
the Projector
Before Setting Up the 
Projector 
						

							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 menu. Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have adverse 
effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain 
components.The installation distance between the projector and 
screen varies depending on the size of the screen.
Note
When installing the projector and screen, be sure not to tilt them. 
If you tilt either or both of them, the adjustment cannot be 
correctly carried out.
1Determine the installation 
position of the projector and 
screen.
a:Minimum projection distance between the 
screen and the center of the projector’s lens 
when you place the projector on the side 
(“Side Shot”), or when you place the 
projector with the center of the screen and the 
center of the lens aligned.
b:Maximum projection distance between the 
screen and the center of the projector’s lens 
when you place the projector on the side, or 
when you place the projector with the center 
of the screen and the center of the lens 
aligned.
c:Maximum horizontal distance between the 
right/left end of the screen and the center of 
the projector’s lens when the projector is 
placed on the side (when you use projection 
distance a)
d:Maximum horizontal distance between the 
right/left end of the screen and the center of 
the lens when the projector is placed on the 
side (when you use projection distance b)
Ventilation
holes
(exhaust)Ventilation 
holes 
(intake)
Installing the Projector and 
a Screen
ae
b
cd
f8˚
5˚
Screen
 Projector 
						

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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 with the lens end within 
the area   in the illustration, by using the 
values a, b, c and d in the table below as a guide. 
Unit: m (feet)
Tip
The table shows the distances when projecting the video 
signals. Distances used for projecting a 1080i/720p format 
signal and computer’s signal are shown on page 40 .
Note
If you project the picture using “Side Shot” only, set “V 
Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Manual,” 
and adjust the level to “0.”
When projecting using both “Side Shot” 
and “V Keystone” adjustments (1 page 
18)
Position the projector with the lens end within 
the area   in the illustration, by using the 
values a to f in the table below as a guide.
Unit: m (feet)Tip
The table shows the distances when projecting the 
conventional video signals. Distances used for projecting a 
1080i/720p format signal and computer’s signal are shown 
on page 40 .
When projecting from the center (1 
page 19)
You can change the projection angle using the 
adjuster. (1 page 16)
Position the projector with the lens end within 
the area   in the illustration, by using the 
values a and b in the table below as a guide. 
Unit: m (feet)
For “Floor installation example”, see page 41.
2Project an image on the screen 
and adjust the picture so that it 
fits the screen. (1 page 15)
To project an image, connect video equipment to 
the projector. (1 page 9)
Note
When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern 
may sometimes 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.
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
a1.1
(3.6)1.7
(5.6)2.2
(7.2)2.8
(9.2)3.3
(10.8)4.2
(13.8)
b1.2
(3.9)1.8
(5.9)2.4
(7.9)3
(9.8)3.6
(11.8)4.5
(14.8)
c-0.2
(-0.7)-0.2
(-0.7)-0.3
(-1)-0.4
(-1.3)-0.4
(-1.3)-0.4
(-1.3)
d0
(0)0
(0)0
(0)0
(0)0
(0)0
(0)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
a1.2
(3.9)1.7
(5.6)2.2
(7.2)2.8
(9.2)3.4
(11.2)4.2
(13.8)
b1.3
(4.3)1.9
(6.2)2.5
(8.2)3.1
(10.2)3.7
(12.1)4.6
(15.1)
c-0.2
(-0.7)–0.3
(–1)–0.4
(–1.3)–0.6
(–2)–0.7
(–2.3)–0.9
(–3)
d-0.1
(-0.3)-0.1
(-0.3)-0.1
(-0.3)-0.1
(-0.3)-0.2
(-0.7)-0.3
(-1)
e0.1
(0.3)0.2
(0.7)0.3
(1)0.4
(1.3)0.5
(1.6)0.6
(2)
f0.2
(0.7)0.3
(1)0.4
(1.3)0.5
(1.6)0.6
(2)0.7
(2.3)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
a1
(3.2)1.5
(4.9)2
(6.5)2.5
(8.2)3
(9.9)3.8
(12.4)
b1.2
(3.9)1.8
(5.9)2.4
(7.9)3
(9.9)3.6
(11.9)4.5
(14.9) Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 
						

							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 PJ MULTI, 
select the input signal with the “Input-A Signal Sel.”  
setting in the SET SETTING   menu. (1 page 
31)
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							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 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.
To connect to a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with HDMI output
You can enjoy better picture by connecting a DVD player/digital tuner equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI 
input of the projector.
Connecting to a DVD Player/Digital Tuner
PB/
 C
B
PR/
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VideoVideo
Signal interface cable (SIC-HS40, supplied) : Video signal flowDVD player, digital tuner, etc.,
with component video
connectors Rear of the projector
with SONY logo upsideAV amplifierActive 
speakers
HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal 
flowRear of the projector
DVD player, digital 
tuner, etc., with the 
HDMI output
to HDMI output