Sony Projector Vpl Hs3 User Manual

							Connections and 
Preparations
21 GB Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
5Press M or m to select 
“Language”, and press , or 
ENTER.
6Press M or m to select a 
language, and press ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
ENTER
Input A:
:
:
:
or
ENTER 
						

							GB 22Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a 
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and 
the projector goes into standby mode.
This section describes how to operate the 
projector to view the picture from the 
equipment connected to the projector. It 
also describes how to select the wide 
screen mode or the quality of the picture to 
suit your taste. 
Projecting the 
Picture on the 
Screen
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
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MUTING button
7
ON/
STANDBYLights in red. 
						

							23 GB Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
connected equipment.
4Press INPUT repeatedly to 
select the input you want to 
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
Example:To view the picture from the video 
equipment connected to the VIDEO 
INPUT jack.
*Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING   
menu according to the input signal. (1 page 31)
5Turn the ZOOM ring to adjust 
the size of the picture.
6Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust 
the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
7Press VOLUME + or – to adjust 
the volume.
To view the picture fromPress INPUT to 
display
Video equipment connected to 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorVi d e o  1
Video equipment connected to S 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorS-Video 1
RGB/component equipment 
connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via 
the optional signal interface cable or 
the interface unitInput-A
*
Video equipment connected to PJ 
MULTI INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitVi d e o  2
Video equipment equipped with S 
VIDEO connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitS-Video 2
Equipment connected to HDMI 
INPUT on the projectorHDMI
ON/
STANDBYLights in green.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
INPUT
ZOOM ring
FOCUS ring
VOLUME 
						

							GB 24Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
Cutting off the sound
Press MUTING on the remote 
control.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
To turn off the power
1 Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the 
screen.
2 Press the [/1 switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and 
the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. 
Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly 
during which you will not be able to light up the 
ON/STANDBY indicator with the [/1 switch. 
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall 
outlet after the fan stops running and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. 
You can turn off the projector by holding the [/1 (on/
standby) switch for about one second, instead of 
performing the above steps.You can enjoy various wide screen mode according to 
the video signal received. You can also select it using 
the menu. (1 page 30)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select 
the “Wide Mode” setting.
Selecting the 
Wide Screen 
Mode
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–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
WIDE MODE button 
						

							25 GB Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
Full
A 16:9 squeezed picture is displayed with the 
correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 picture is enlarged 
horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded 
horizontally compressed to a 4:3 picture.
Normal
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is 
displayed in the center of the screen to fill the 
vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the 
upper and lower portions of the picture are 
compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode 
to view news, variety shows, etc.
Zoom
A normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to 
fill the 16:9 screen. This mode is ideal for 
viewing a wide-format movie.Subtitle
The subtitle area is compressed and displayed in 
the lower part of the screen. Use this mode to 
view a movie with subtitles.
Full Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a squeezed 16:9 
picture. It is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
Normal Through
One-to-one mapping is done on a 4:3 normal 
aspect ratio picture. It is displayed in the center 
of the screen.
Notes
 You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V 
Position” in the INPUT SETTING menu when  “Zoom” or 
“Subtitle” is selected, or when “Full Through” or “Normal 
Through” is selected for video (50Hz) or progressive 
component (50p) input signal. 
 You can adjust the position of the subtitles with “Title Area” in 
the INPUT SETTING menu only when “Subtitle” is selected.
 If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is selected when a 
video (50 Hz) or progressive video (50p) signal is input, the 
picture may not be completely displayed on the screen due to 
the number of dots of the LCD panel.
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
 Select the wide screen mode taking into account 
that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture 
will provide a different look from that of the 
original image.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for 
public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an 
infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
Good-bye 
						

							GB 26Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
ProjectingYou can select the picture viewing mode that best 
suits the type of program or room condition.
Press one of the PICTURE 
MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, 
STANDARD, CINEMA and 
USER 1, 2 and 3).
DYNAMIC
Select for enhanced picture contrast and 
sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in 
your home. 
Also select to reduce roughness when viewing 
the picture with DYNAMIC.
CINEMA
Select for soft, film-like picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit 
your taste and store the settings into the selected 
memory of the projector. Press one of the USER 
1, 2 and 3 buttons, then adjust the picture by 
using the menus. The settings are stored, and 
you can view the picture with the adjusted 
picture quality by pressing the button. (1 page 
29) 
Selecting the 
Picture Viewing 
Mode
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
PICTURE MODE buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
CINEMA
USER 1, 2 and 3 
						

							27 GB Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the 
Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for 
making various adjustments and settings. The setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub 
menu.  If you select an item name followed by dots 
(...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can 
change the tone of the menu display and the menu 
language displayed in the on-screen menu.
To change the menu language, see “Selecting the 
Menu Language” on page 20.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is displayed 
when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator 
using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Computer,” “Component” or 
“Video GBR.”
For Video/S Video input: Shows “Auto” or the “Color 
System” setting in the SET SETTING menu.
Operation 
through the 
Menus
This section describes how to make 
various adjustments and settings using the 
menus.Contrast: Min
NTSC 3.58Video 1
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
x
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER2-4
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							GB 28Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a 
yellow button.
2Press M or m to select a menu, 
and press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
3Press M or m to select an item 
you want to adjust and press 
, or ENTER.
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up 
menu or in a sub menu.
4Make the setting or adjustment 
on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M or ,.
To decrease the value, press m or 
						

							29 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
The projector is equipped with six pages. The items 
that can be adjusted in each menu are described on 
page 29 to 32.
PICTURE SETTING menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting 
the picture. You can also adjust the volume.
INPUT SETTING menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the 
input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and 
select wide screen mode, etc.
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the 
settings of the projector.
MENU SETTING menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used to change the on-
screen language, display position of the menu screen, 
etc. 
INSTALL SETTING menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for correcting 
distortion of the picture.
INFORMATION menu
The INFORMATION menu is used to display the 
horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal 
and the used time of the lamp.Adjustable items are limited according to the input 
signals. Items that cannot be adjusted are not 
displayed in the menu. (1 page 43)
PICTURE SETTING
Menu Lists
Menu Configurations
Menu Items
Item Description
Picture Mode You can select picture viewing mode that 
best suits the type of picture or the 
environment.
Dynamic: Select for enhanced picture 
contrast and sharpness.
Standard: Recommended for normal 
viewing condition. Also select to reduce 
roughness when viewing the picture 
with Dynamic.
Cinema: Select for soft, film-like picture.
User 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust the 
quality of the picture to suit your taste 
and store the settings. Once the settings 
are stored, you can view the picture with 
the adjusted picture quality by pressing 
the PICTURE MODE. 
To store the settings
1 Select “User 1”, “User 2” or “User 3”.
2 Adjust the items you want in the 
menus.
Items that can be stored are: 
“Adjust Picture...” items other than 
“Volume,” and “Wide Mode” setting
TipYou can also adjust the picture quality 
in “Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Cinema” 
mode. To reset to the factory setting, 
press RESET.
Volume Adjusts the volume.
Adjust Picture… 
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the 
contrast. The lower the setting, the lower 
the cotrast.
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the 
picture. The lower the setting, the darker 
the picture.
Color The higher the setting, the greater the 
intensity. The lower the setting, the lower 
the intensity.
Hue The higher the setting, the more greenish 
the picture becomes. The lower the 
setting, the more purplish the picture 
becomes.
Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the 
picture. The lower the setting, the softer 
the picture.
RGB 
EnhancerAdjusts the picture sharpness when 
computer signals are input. 
						

							GB 30Menu Lists
Using the Menus
INPUT SETTING
Black Level 
Adj (Adjust)Emphasizes black color to produce a 
bolder “dynamic” picture. Set according 
to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black 
color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black 
color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma ModeGraphics: Reproduces the photos in 
natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable 
for images that contain lots of text.
Color Temp.High: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives the white colors a neutral 
tint.
Low: Gives the white colors a red tint.
DDE 
(Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace 
format without converting.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format 
video signal to a progressive format.
Film: Normally, select this option. 
Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film 
sources with smooth picture movement. 
When the video signal with a format 
other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, 
“Progressive” is automatically selected.
Cinema 
Black ProIris Control
Switches the iris function during 
projection.
Off: Normal contrast.
On: Enhances the black by emphasizing 
the contrast.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during 
projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the 
lamp wattage.
Tip
If “Lamp Control” is set to “Low,” the next time 
the power is turned on, the lamp will use the 
“High” setting initially, and then go to “Low.
Item Description
Adjust Signal…
Dot Phase Adjusts the picture from a computer for 
clearer picture after it is adjusted by 
pressing the APA button. 
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture 
from a computer. The higher the setting, 
the wider the picture. The lower the 
setting, the narrower the picture. Item Description
Shift As the setting for H (horizontal) 
increases, the picture moves to the right, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture 
moves to the left. Use < or , to adjust 
the horizontal position.
As the setting for 
V (vertical) increases, 
the picture moves up, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves down. Use 
M or m to adjust the vertical position.
Wide Mode You can select the 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
mode, “Normal” and “Normal Through,” 
and 16:9 aspect ratio picture mode, 
“Full,” “Wide Zoom,” “Zoom,” “Subtitle” 
and “Full Through.”
Full: The 16:9 squeezed* picture is 
diplayed with the correct aspect. The 
4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to 
fit the 16:9 screen.
* squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect 
ratio picture is recorded horizontally  
compressed to be a 4:3 picture.
Normal: The picture with normal 4:3 
aspect ratio is displayed to fill the 
vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom: The picture with 4:3 aspect 
ratio is enlarged and the upper and 
lower portions of the picture are 
compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use 
this mode to view news, variety shows, 
etc.
Zoom: The normal 4:3 aspect ratio 
picture is enlarged verticall and 
horizontally at the equal ratio to fill the 
16:9 screen. The mode is ideal for 
viewing a wide-format movie.
Subtitle: The subtitle area is compressed 
and displayed at the lower part of the 
screen. Use this mode to view a movie 
with the subtitle.
Full Through: One-to-one mapping is 
done on a squeezed 16:9 picture. It is 
displayed in the center of the screen.
Normal Through: One-to-one mapping 
is done on the picture with 4:3 aspect 
ratio. It is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
Note
If “Full Through” or “Normal Through” is 
selected when a video (50 Hz) or progressive 
video (50p) signal is input, the picture may not 
be completely displayed on the screen due to the 
number of dots of the LCD panel.
For details, see “Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode” on page 24. Item Description