Sony Projector Vpl Hs3 User Manual

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11 GB Step 2: Connecting the Projector
To connect to video equipment equipped with S video or video output
You can connect a VCR, Sony hard disk video recorder “Clip on” or a laser disk player. See also the instruction 
manual for each equipment.
Tip
If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO (S video connector) or VIDEO (video connector), connect 
it to S VIDEO (S video connector) to enjoy better picture quality.
If the equipment to be connected has no S VIDEO (S video connector), connect the cable to VIDEO (video connector).
You can enjoy better sound quality by connecting the projector to an AV amplifier using the supplied signal 
interface cable.
Connecting to Video Equipment
Connecting to an AV Amplifier
S video or video/audio cable 
(VMC-810S, not supplied)
: Video/audio signal flowRear of the projector
to S video or video/
audio outputVideo equipment
PB/
 C
B
PR/
 C
R
Y
S
VideoVideo
Signal interface cable (supplied) : Video signal flowRear of the projector
AV amplifier
with SONY logo upsideActive speakers 
						

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GB 12Step 2: Connecting the Projector
To connect to the AV multi output of “PlayStation 2,” etc.
You can enjoy video games projected on the screen by connecting the projector to the “PlayStation 2,” 
“PlayStation” (PS one) or “PlayStation.”
See also the instruction manual of the connected “PlayStation 2,” etc.
To connect to another video game equipment
To connect to another video game equipment, refer to the instruction manual of the video game equipment.
Connecting to “PlayStation 2,” etc.
AV cable (SCPH-10060 or SCPH-10030, not supplied)
: Video/audio signal 
flowRear of the projector
to AV multi outputPlayStation 2
Cable supplied with the video game equipment, or optional 
cable which is compatible with the video game equipment 
: Video/audio signal 
flowRear of the projector
Video game
to AV multi output 
						

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13 GB Step 2: Connecting the Projector
You can project a computer’s picture on a large screen using the optional signal interface cable (SIC-HS30).
Connecting to a Computer
Signal interface cable (SIC-HS30, not supplied) : Video/audio signal 
flowRear of the projector
to monitor 
output ComputerActive 
speakers
with SONY logo upside 
						

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GB 14Step 2: Connecting the Projector
You can connect other equipment using the optional interface unit. Additionally, you can select output to the 
projector or the TV by switching the selector of the interface unit.
Connecting to Vavious Equipment using the Optional Interface 
Unit
: Video signal flow VCR, etc.
Audio amplifier
Active 
speakers
: Audio signal flowDVD player, etc.
PJ muti cable (supplied to IFU-HS1) Interface unit 
(IFU-HS1, not supplied)
Rear of the 
projector TVwith SONY 
logo upside
with SONY logo upside 
						

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15 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Tip
The ? /
1 (on/standby), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
						

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GB 16Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
5Adjust the focus using the 
FOCUS ring, and adjust the 
picture size using the ZOOM 
ring.
6Adjust the position of the 
picture to fit the screen using  
the adjuster.
Adjusting the picture position using 
the adjuster
Hold down and slide the adjuster lock lever to the 
right, move the projector, then return the lock lever.
You can move the projector horizontally or vertically 
within the following ranges:
To reset the projector to the center position 
of the adjuster
Hold down and slide the adjuster lock lever to the 
right, move the projector, then return the lock lever until the adjuster clicks into 
the round hole in the 
lower side at the rear of the projector with a click.
Adjusting the picture position using 
the supplied adjuster spacer
Attaching one of the supplied spacers for adjuster 
adjustment (spacers for 1
º and 2°) allows you to tilt 
the projector to the right or left at a tilting angle up to 
2
º.
To attach the supplied adjuster 
spacer
1Place a thick cloth (e.g., a cushion) 
beneath the projector. Place the projector 
face down.
2While pressing the lock knobs inward, 
remove the adjuster bar at the bottom of 
the adjuster table to which you want to 
attach the supplied spacer. 
3Fit the spacer into the removed adjuster 
bar spot.
FOCUS ring ZOOM ring
Adjuster lock lever
Up to 30° each 
way horizontallyUp to 10° each way 
vertically
Round 
hole
Adjuster spacer 
(supplied)
Adjuster spacer (supplied) 
						

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17 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
7Adjust the picture size and 
position.
If “Side Shot” or “V Keystone” are adjusted 
manually (value adjustment), the built-in test 
pattern is projected on the screen. If you want to 
make adjustments using the current input signal, 
set “Test Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to “Off.” (1 page 32)
When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only
When projecting using “Side Shot” adjustment only, 
you can adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the “Side Shot” function to the 
maximum.
1Set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to “Manual, press ENTER and M,  m 
or RESET to set the level to “0”, then reset 
the position of the adjuster (1 page 16).
Note
If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto,” the correction capacity of “Side 
Shot” is reduced.
2Position the projector so that the picture 
overlaps on the screen as shown below.
Check that the vertical sides of the picture are 
parallel to the vertical sides of the screen.
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 
7).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 16), 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.
Screen
Projected picture
Adjust so that the bottom side 
of the picture is parallel to the 
bottom side of the screen.
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. 
						

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GB 18Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
5Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using 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 32) and “V Keystone” 
(1 page 32) adjustments
When projecting using both “Side Shot” and “V 
Keystone” adjustments, vertical and horizontal 
distortions are corrected.
1Set the “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu to “Auto.
Note
“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to 
“Manual” 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 picture 
overlaps on the screen as shown below.
Check that both vertical sides of the picture are 
parallel to the 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 7).
SIDE SHOTAdjust so that the vertical sides of the picture are 
parallel to the vertical sides of the screen.
Adjust so that one side of the picture fits the 
inside end of the screen frame. 
						

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19 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
4Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using 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
1Set the “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu to “Auto.
Note
“V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to 
“Manual” 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.
If the picture does not overlaps 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 
7).
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 become 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 ring.
8Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust 
the focus again.
SIDE SHOT 
						

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GB 20Step 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 joystick on the side panel of 
the projector instead of the M/m/