Sony Projector Vpl Hw10 User Manual

							Operating Instructions
VPL-HW10
© 2008 Sony Corporation3-876-649-15 (1)
Video Projector 
						

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
For 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-HW10
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 
Rules. 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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Disposal of Used Lamp
This projector’s lamp contains mercury and 
should be disposed of properly. Consult your 
local authorities regarding safe disposal.
The material contained in this lamp are 
similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you 
should dispose of it in the same way.
For customers in the United States
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For 
disposal or recycling information, please 
contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
For customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized 
Representative for EMC and product safety 
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For 
any service or guarantee matters please refer 
to the addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-
strømfordelingssystem.Trademark Information
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing 
LLC.
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. 
						

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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of waste 
batteries (applicable 
in the European 
Union and other 
European countries 
with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery provided 
with this product shall not be treated as 
household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of 
the battery. The recycling of the materials 
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity reasons 
require a permanent connection with an 
incorporated battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated 
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the 
section on how to remove the battery from 
the product safely. Hand the battery over to 
the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about 
recycling of this product or battery, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your 
household waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product.For customers in Taiwan only
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.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable 
in the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this product 
shall not be treated as household waste. 
Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment. By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help 
prevent potential negative consequences 
for the environment and human health, 
which could otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of this 
product. The recycling of materials will 
help to conserve natural resources. For 
more detailed information about 
recycling of this product, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your household 
waste disposal service or the shop where 
you purchased the product. 
						

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 7
Front/Right Side  ................................. 8
Rear/Bottom ....................................... 9
Remote Control  ................................ 10
Unpacking ........................................ 11
Step 1: Installing the Projector ......... 12
Before Setting Up the 
Projector ..................................... 12
Positioning the Projector and a 
screen .......................................... 14
Step 2: Connecting the Projector  ..... 18
Connecting to a VCR  ................. 18
Connecting to a Computer .......... 21
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture 
Position ............................................. 22
Step 4: Selecting the Menu 
Language .......................................... 26Projecting the Picture on the 
Screen .............................................. 28
Turning Off the Power  ............... 29
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode  .... 30
Selecting the Picture Viewing 
Mode ............................................... 32
Adjusting the Picture Quality  .......... 33
Adjusting the Picture Using Real 
Color Processing .............................. 34
Using Other Functions ..................... 36
Operation through the Menus  .......... 37
Picture Menu  ................................... 41
Advanced Picture Menu  .................. 44
Screen Menu  .................................... 45
Setup Menu ...................................... 47
Function Menu ................................. 49
Installation Menu  ............................. 50
Information Menu  ............................ 52
About the Preset Memory No.  ... 53
Location of Controls
Connections and 
Preparations
Projecting
Using the Menus 
						

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About the Control for HDMI  ........... 54
About the x.v.Color  ......................... 54
Troubleshooting ............................... 55
Warning Indicators  ..................... 57
Message Lists  ............................. 58
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter 
and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes 
(intake) ............................................. 59
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 62
Fitting the Lens Cap ......................... 62
Cleaning and the Screen of the 
Projector ........................................... 63
Specifications ................................... 64
Preset Signals  ............................. 66
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items ............................... 69
Ceiling Installation ........................... 71
Index ............................................... 75
Others 
						

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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. 
						

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Front/Right Side
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote 
control to operate the projector.
Location of Controls
INPUT button (1 page 28) MENU button (1 page 37)
ON/STANDBY 
indicator 
(1 page 22)
Remote control detector (1 page 22) Ventilation 
holes (exhaust) 
(1 page 13)
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 23)LAMP/COVER 
indicator 
(1 page 57) M/m/
						

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Location of ControlsRear/Bottom
Filter holder (1 page 61) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13)
Lamp cover (1 page 60) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13)
Projector suspension 
support attaching hole 
(1 page 71) Adjusters (1 page 25) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13)
Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13) 
						

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Remote Control
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (On/standby) 
switch (1 page 23)
MENU button
(1 page 37)M/m/