Sony Projector Vpl Hs51 User Manual

21Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and PreparationsStep 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-
screen displays. The factory default setting is English.
Tip
You can operate the menu using the M/m/

22Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
4Press M or m to select the Setup   menu, and press , or 
ENTER.
The setting items of the selected menu appears.
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.
ENTERSel: Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationStatus : On
Language : English
Input-A Signal Sel. : Computer
Color System : Auto
or
ENTER...

23Projecting the Picture on the Screen
ProjectingThis section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the 
equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the 
quality of the picture to suit your taste.
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into 
standby mode.
2Press the I/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in...

24Projecting the Picture on the Screen
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 Setup   menu according to the 
signal input. When you set it to “Auto,” and cannot display the picture properly, 
select an appropriate signal with “Input-A Signal Sel.” (1 page 43)
Tip
When “Auto Input...

25Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
6Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
1Press the I/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2Press the I/1 switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run 
to reduce the internal heat. First, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes 
quickly, during which you will not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY 
indicator with the I/1 switch. 
3Unplug the AC power cord from...

26Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen mode according to the video signal 
received. You can also select it using the menu. (1 page 40)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mode” setting.
Full
A picture squeezed to 4:3 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...

27Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
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...

28Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
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. 

29Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Projecting
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
You 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 sharpness in bright environment.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in your home.
CINEMA
Select for soft, film-like picture in dark environment.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the quality of...

30Adjusting the Picture Quality
Adjusting the Picture Quality
You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the 
adjustment items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in 
each picture mode.
1Press ADJ PIC.
Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows* are 
displayed in sequence.
* Some of the above adjustment windows will not be displayed depending on the 
input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/setting Items.”  (1 
page...