Sony Projector Vpl Hw10 User Manual

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Connections and PreparationsThis 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
Caution about handling the remote control
 Handle the remote control with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill liquid of any kind 
onto it.
 Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place...

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Step 1: Installing the Projector
The projector displays pictures output from 
a VCR or other device.
The lens shift allows you to have broader 
options for placing the projector and 
viewing pictures easily.
Unsuitable installation
Do not place the projector in the following 
situations, which may cause malfunction 
or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated location
Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) 
around the unit.
Hot and humid
Locations subject to direct cool or 
warm air from an...

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Improper use
Do not do any of the following while using 
the projector.
Blocking the ventilation holes (intake 
or exhaust)
Tip
For details on the location of the ventilation 
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of 
Controls” (1 page 8).
Tilting front/rear and left/rightAvoid using the projector tilted at an angle 
of more than 15 degrees.
Do not install the projector anywhere other 
than on a level surface or on the ceiling. 
Installing the projector in such a...

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The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size 
of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features.
1Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.
You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector so that the center 
of the lens is within the area indicated in gray in the illustration.
Use the values L, x and y in the table on page 15 or 16 as a guide.
* Installation position not using lens shift (x = 0, y =...

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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation positions
L (minimum) = 31.1781 (1 
7/32) × SS – 46.1543 (1 13/16)
L (maximum) = 47.0644 (1 27/32) × SS – 42.3308 (1 21/32)
y  = –1.463 × x (mm or inch) + 8.0942 (5/16) × SS 
Screen Size 
SS (inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620
Lminimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 9307 
(47  3/8) (71  7/8) (96  1/2) (121) (145  1/2)...

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When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation positions
L (minimum) = 38.1569 (1 
1/2) × SS – 46.1543 (1 13/16)
L (maximum) = 57.5992 (2 9/32) × SS – 42.3308 (1 21/32)
y  = –1.463 × x (mm or inch) + 9.9060 (3/8) × SS 
Screen Size 
SS (inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300
(mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620
Lminimum 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401 
(58  3/8) (88  3/8) (118  3/8) (148  1/2) (178  1/2) (223  5/8) (298  5/8)...

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2Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen.
3Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the 
screen. (1 page 22)
To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. (1 page 18)
When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen 
depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This 
is not a malfunction of the projector.
Note...

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Step 2: Connecting the Projector
When making connections, be sure to do the following:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs properly; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or 
poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not 
the cable itself.
 Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
To connect to a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc...

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To connect to a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player/
recorder equipped with HDMI output
You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc 
player/recorder equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector. 
Moreover, if you have a Control for HDMI compatible equipment, you can operate the 
projector synchronizing with the Control for HDMI compatible equipment. For details, 
see the Function   menu (1 page 49) and...

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To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or 
video connector
You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk 
player, which is not equipped with component video connectors.
Tip
If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO INPUT (S video 
input connector) or VIDEO INPUT (video input connector), connect it to S VIDEO to enjoy better 
picture quality.
If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector, connect the...