Sony Projector Vpl Hs51 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...

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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...

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...

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...

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 

9Step 1: Installing the Projector
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...

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...