Sony Projector Vpl Hw10 User Manual

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You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” in the Screen 
 menu only when “Zoom” is selected. (1 page 46)
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE. When changing the settings of WIDE 
MODE, use caution as described below.
 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.
Zoom
A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally in the same 
ratio to fill the screen. Use this mode to 
view a letterbox picture or a letterbox 
picture with side panels.
If the subtitle of a movie, etc. is hidden 
and cannot be seen, adjust the screen with 
“Vertical Size” and “V Center” to display 
the subtitle. (1 page 46)
Full 1 (When a computer 
signal is input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the 
screen without changing the aspect ratio 
of the original picture.
Full 2 (When a computer 
signal is input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the 
screen.
Note
Letterbox picture
Letterbox picture with side panels 
						

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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room 
conditions.
Press one of the 
PICTURE MODE buttons 
(DYNAMIC, STANDARD, 
CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 
and USER 3).
DYNAMIC
Vivid picture quality that enhances the 
sharpness and contrast of the picture.
STANDARD
Standard picture quality that emphasizes 
on naturalness.
CINEMA
Picture quality suited for watching 
movies.
USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3
You can adjust the quality of the picture to 
suit your taste and store the settings into 
the selected memory of the projector. 
Press one of the USER 1, USER 2 and 
USER 3 buttons, then adjust the picture 
by using the buttons on the remote control 
or the menus (1 pages 33, 41). The 
settings are stored, and you can view the 
picture with the adjusted picture quality 
by pressing the button.
PICTURE MODE 
buttons
   DYNAMIC   STANDARD   CINEMA   USER 1,   USER 2   and USER 3 
						

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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 repeatedly in sequence.
“Advanced Iris”, “Lamp Control”, 
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”, 
“Hue”, “Color Temp.”, “Sharpness”, 
“NR”, “MPEG NR”, “Film Mode”, 
“Black Level Adj.”, “Gamma 
Correction”, “x.v.Color”, “Color 
Space”.
For details on each adjustment, see the 
Picture  menu. (1 page 41)
Some adjustment windows cannot be 
displayed, depending on the type of input 
signal. For details, see “Input Signals and 
Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 69)
2Make the setting or adjustment 
on an item.
When changing the adjustment 
level
To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/
						

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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each 
target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus obtain a picture 
more suitable to your taste.
Tip
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.
1Press RCP on the remote 
control.
2Press M/m to select “User 1,” 
“User 2” or “User 3,” then press 
,.
The RCP (Real Color Processing) 
window appears.
3Select the target color you want 
to adjust.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described 
below to specify the target color.
1Press 
M/m to select 
“Color Select,” then press 

						

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2Press M/m to select “Position” or 
“Range,” and specify it more 
delicate color position and color 
range you want to adjust using 

						

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Using Other Functions
Press PIC MUTING.
Press to temporarily turn off a projected 
picture. To return to the previous screen, 
press PIC MUTING again. 
Press APA.
Press to automatically adjust a picture 
from a computer to a position where it 
looks clear.
Press FREEZE.
Press to pause and display a projected 
picture.  To return to the previous screen, 
press FREEZE again.
APA and FREEZE are available only for 
computer signal.
PIC MUTING 
button
APA button
FREEZE button
Note 
						

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Using the Menus
 
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.
Operation through the Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting 
menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. If you select 
an item name followed by an arrow (
B), the next menu window with setting items appears.
To change the on-screen menu language, see “Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language.” 
(1 page 26)
Using the Menus
2, 3, 4
M/m/
						

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1Press MENU.
The menu window appears.
2Press M/m to select a menu item, 
and press , or  .
The items that can be set or adjusted 
with the selected menu appear. The 
item presently selected is shown in 
yellow. 
						

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Using the Menus
3Press M/m to select an item you 
want to set or adjust and press 
, or  .
The setting items are displayed in a 
pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an 
adjustment menu or in the next menu 
window.
Pop-up menu
Setting items
Next menu window
Setting items
Setting menu
Adjustment menu 
						

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4Make the setting or adjustment 
of an item.
When changing the adjustment 
level
To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/