Sony Projector Vpl Hw10 User Manual

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Connections and Preparations
Tip
When connecting an HD-Dsub15 pin cable, set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup   menu to 
“Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 
pages 48, 58)
 
 When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI 
input of the projector and the 
v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same 
position.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both 
computer’s display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear 
properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer. 
For settings of the computer, consult with the manufacturer of the computer.
 If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not 
clear, check the settings of the connected equipment.
Connecting to a Computer
Notes
HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow Right side of the projector
to monitor outputComputer
When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use 
a cable that has acquired the HDMI logo. 
						

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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Tip
The 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
						

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Connections and Preparations
Tips
 You can select the desired language for the menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4: Selecting 
the Menu Language”. (1 page 26)
 When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the input terminal with 
effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 49)
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes 
in green, and then lights in green.
When the ON/STANDBY indicator 
flashes, “Starting...” appears on the 
screen.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of 
the connected equipment.
4Press INPUT to project the 
picture on the screen. 
Each time you press the button, the 
input indication and equipment to be 
projected change. (1 page 28)
5Move both lens shift dials to 
adjust the picture position.
Flashes in green fora while (tens of 
seconds) and then 
lights in green.
To adjust the vertical 
position
To adjust the horizontal position 
						

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To adjust the horizontal position
Turn the lens shift dial right or left.
The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen 
width from the center of the lens.
To adjust the vertical position
Turn the lens shift dial up or down.
The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65% of the screen 
height from the center of the lens.
When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, the distance the 
picture projected on the screen moves differ depending on how much the lens shift is adjusted. For 
details, see the table on page 15 or 16.
Note
Top view
: Picture position when moving the picture to the left 
at maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture to the 
right at maximum 25% 1 screen width 25%
65%
1 
screen 
height
65%
Side view
: Picture position when moving the picture upward at 
maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at 
maximum 
						

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Connections and Preparations
To adjust the tilt of the installation surface
If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the projector 
level.
Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.
6Adjust the picture size using the 
zoom lever.
7Adjust the focus using the focus 
ring.
Note
Zoom lever
Focus ring
AdjustersTurn to adjust. 
						

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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. 
The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the 
desired language with the menu screen.
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
1 MENU button
2,3,4
M/m/
						

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2Press M/m to select the Setup 
 menu, and press , or  .
The setting items of the selected menu 
appears.
3Press M/m to select “Language,” 
and press , or  .
4Press M/m/
						

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This 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
* 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 
according to the input signal. (1 pages 48, 53)
Tips
 When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the input terminal with 
effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT.
 When the “Control for HDMI” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the input terminal with 
effective signals is automatically displayed, synchronizing with the operation of the equipment 
connected to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input of the projector. (Only when the connected equipment 
supports Control for HDMI compatible.)
Projecting
1Power on both the equipment 
and the device connected to the 
equipment.
2Press 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 
connector.
To view the picture from Press INPUT to display
Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video
Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video
Component equipment connected to the Y P
B/CB PR/CR connector Component
RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A*
Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector HDMI 1
Equipment connected to the HDMI 2 connector HDMI 2 
						

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Projecting
Notes on input of HDMI signal
The projector adjusts the RGB dynamic range of the equipment connected with HDMI 
cable to the following to suit the HDMI standard and display in best picture quality.
 When video signal is input: Limited (16-235)
 When computer signal is input: Full (0-255) 
When a signal other than those of HDMI standard is input, the following symptoms may 
occur.
 When a video signal is input, the color gradation of the dark area or bright area may 
become unclear, or texts may become faded. In this case, switch the RGB dynamic range 
of the connected equipment to Limited (16-235). If this adjustment is unavailable, adjust 
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, or “Sharpness” in the Picture   menu of the projector. (1 
page 42)
 When a computer signal is input, the texts may become faded. In this case, adjust the 
“Sharpness” in the Picture   menu. (1 page 42)
1Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch again before the message 
disappears.
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 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch. 
3Confirm that the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights 
in red.
You can turn off the projector by holding the 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch for about 1 
second, instead of performing the above steps.
Turning Off the Power 
						

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Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. 
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the “Wide Mode” setting.
You can also select it using the menu. 
(1 page 45)
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
naturally to fill the screen. The upper and 
lower portions of the screen are slightly 
cut off.
Normal
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is displayed in 
the center of the screen and enlarged to fill 
the screen vertically.
Full
A picture squeezed to 4:3 aspect ratio is 
displayed in its original aspect ratio. 
When a 4:3 aspect ratio picture is 
displayed, the picture is enlarged 
horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture 
is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4:3 
picture.
WIDE MODE 
button
Original 
imageWhen the Wide 
Mode is operated
Squeezed