Sony Projector Vpl Hs50 User Manual

							© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-188-141-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-HS50
VPL-HS51 
						

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WARNING
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 call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
The number below is for FCC related 
matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-HS50/HS51
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, 
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
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.
This product contains mercury.Disposal of 
this product may be regulated if sold in the 
United States. For disposal or recycling 
information, please contact your local 
authorities or Electronics Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org). This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the 
product’s 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. 
						

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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland 
Gooi de batterij niet weg 
maar lever deze in als klein 
chemisch afval (KCA).
The socket-outlet should be installed near 
the equipment and be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
TYPE.
DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL RULES. 
						

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 6
Connections and 
Preparations
Unpacking .......................................... 7
Step 1: Installing the Projector ........... 8
Before Setting Up the Projector  ... 9
Installing the Projector and 
a Screen  ........................... 10
Step 2: Connecting the Projector  ..... 13
Connecting to a DVD Player/
Recorder or Digital 
Tuner ............................... 13
Connecting to Video Equipment  15
Connecting to a Computer .......... 16
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and 
Position ............................................. 17
Step 4: Selecting the Menu 
Language .......................................... 21
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen  23
Turning Off the Power  ............... 25
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode  ..... 26
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode  29
Adjusting the Picture Quality ........... 30
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing ........................................ 32
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus  .......... 34
Picture Menu  .................................... 37Signal Menu ..................................... 40
Function menu  ................................. 41
Installation Menu  ............................. 42
Setup Menu ...................................... 43
Information Menu  ............................ 44
About the Preset Memory No.  ... 44
Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal 
from the Computer  .......................... 45
Others
Troubleshooting ............................... 46
Warning Indicators  .................... 47
Message Lists ............................. 48
Replacing the Lamp ......................... 49
Replacing the Air Filter  ................... 50
Specifications .................................. 52
Input Signals and Adjustable/setting 
Items ............................... 54
Preset Signals  ............................. 56
Ceiling Installation  .......................... 58
Location of Controls  ........................ 61
Front ......................................... 61
Rear ......................................... 62
Bottom ....................................... 63
Remote Control  .......................... 64
Index ............................................... 65 
						

							6Precautions
Precautions
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.This manual covers models VPL-HS50 
and VPL-HS51.
The illustrations of the projector used in 
this manual are those of the VPL-HS50 
unless the model name is specifically 
mentioned. 
						

							7Unpacking
Connections and Preparations
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
Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items:
Inserting the batteries into the remote control
Connections and Preparations
 Remote control (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Air filter (for replacement) (1)
 AC power cord (1)
 CD-ROM (Application software and 
Operating Instructions) (VPL-HS51 
only) Operating Instructions (this manual) (1)
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. 
						

							8Step 1: Installing the Projector
Step 1: Installing the Projector
The projector’s lens shift feature allows you to choose a variety of installation 
locations for your projector. You can enjoy home entertainment with this 
projector in the following situations.
Enjoying home theaterWatching sports, etc. with your 
company
Enjoying video games on a large 
screenViewing images shot by a digital video 
camera on a large screen 
						

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Connections and Preparations
Do not place the projector in the following 
situations, which may cause malfunction 
or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
Highly heated and humid
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor 
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.Very dusty and extremely smoky
Make a special attention to the following 
while using the projector.
Do not block the ventilation holes.
Tip
For details on the location of the ventilation 
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of 
Controls” on pages 61 to 63.
When installing the unit at altitudes
When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 
m or higher, set “High Altitude Mode” in the 
Installation menu to “On.” (1 page 42) 
Failing to set this mode when using the 
projector at high altitudes could have adverse 
effects, such as reducing the reliability of 
certain components.
Before Setting Up the 
Projector
Ventilation holes 
(intake)
Ventilation holes 
(exhaust) 
						

							10Step 1: Installing the Projector
The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending 
on the size of the screen.
1Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.
You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector with the 
center of the lens within the areas indicated in the gray areas in the 
illustration. Use the values a, b, c, d and e in the table on page 11 as a guide.
a:Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the 
projector’s lens
b:Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the 
projector’s lens
c:Vertical distance between the center of the screen and the center of the 
projector’s lens when using the maximum vertical lens shift feature*
d:Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of 
the projector’s lens when using the maximum horizontal lens shift 
feature*
e:Maximum vertical distance between the center of the screen and the 
center of the projector’s lens when using both the vertical and 
horizontal lens shift features with the horizontal lens shift set to the 
maximum value*
* The distances c, d and e indicated in the illustration show those in the lower 
or left direction. The same distances in the upper or right direction are 
appropriate for installation.
For details on the lens shift feature, see “Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size 
and Position.” (1 page 17)
Installing the Projector and a Screen
a
b
e
c
d
Screen