Sony Projector Vpl Hw10 User Manual

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Using the Menus
Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see 
“Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 69).
Note
Picture ModeYou can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of 
picture or the environment.
Dynamic: Vivid picture quality that enhances sharpness and contrast of 
the picture.
Sta nd ard : Standard picture quality that emphasizes on naturalness.
Cinema: Picture quality suited for watching movies.
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit 
your taste and then store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you 
can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the 
PICTURE MODE button on the remote control.
To store the settings
1Select User 1, User 2, or User 3.
2Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Tip
You can also store the settings if the picture quality is adjusted in 
“Dynamic”, “Standard” or “Cinema”. To reset everything to the factory 
settings, select “Reset” from the menu. 
						

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Cinema Black ProAdvanced Iris
Switches the iris function during projection.
Auto 1: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
Auto 2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto 1”. 
The contrast of the scene becomes reduced.
Sensitivity: If “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected, either “Recommend”, 
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response 
speed with Sensitivity Mode.
Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.
Off: Normal contrast.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
Tip
When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan 
increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.
ContrastAdjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the 
lower the contrast.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/– on the 
remote control.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the 
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHT+/– on the remote 
control.
ColorAdjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
HueAdjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower 
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, Custom 4: Enables you to adjust, set, 
and store your favorite color temperature.
SharpnessSharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the 
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise. 
						

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Expert Setting NR (Noise Reduction)
Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Usually, select “Off”.
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low”, 
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.
MPEG NR (MPEG Noise Reduction)
Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital 
signals.
Block NR: Reduces digital noise that appears in mosaic-like pattern.
Mosquito NR: Reduces digital noise that appears near the outline of the 
picture.
Film Mode
According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for 
playback.
Auto: Reproduces a 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format video signal, such as 
film sources, in a smooth picture movement. When a video signal 
other than 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format is input, the picture is played 
back in progressive format.
Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting 
video signals automatically.
Black Level Adj. (Adjust)
Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Set according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma Correction
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from 3 options.
Gamma 1: Makes the scene a little brighter overall.
Gamma 2: Makes the scene brighter overall.
Gamma 3: Makes the scene darker overall.
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off”
x.v.Color
Set this item when playing back an x.v.Color video signal.
Set this item to  “On” when connecting the projector with equipment that 
supports x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal.
For details on x.v.Color, see “About the x.v.Color” (1 page 54). 
Color Space
You can convert the range of color reproduction.
Normal: Converts the color to Hi-Vision color.
Wide: Reproduces more natural color tones in a wider range of color 
reproduction, compared to “Normal”. 
						

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Advanced Picture Menu
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.
RCP (Real Color 
Processing)You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the 
picture independently.
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color 
Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can 
view the picture with the adjusted picture quality.
Off: Cancels this feature.
For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”. 
(1 page 34) 
						

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Using the Menus
Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, 
and select wide screen mode, etc.
.
These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see 
“Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 69).
Note
Wide Mode 
(Video signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. (1 page 30) This item is enabled only when a 
video signal (preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 66) is input.
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.
Zoom: A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally 
in the same ratio to fill the screen.
You can switch settings by pressing WIDE MODE on the remote 
control.
Wide Mode 
(Computer signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. (1 page 31) This item is enabled only when a 
computer signal is input.
Full 1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing 
the aspect ratio of the original picture.
Full 2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.
Zoom: A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally 
in the same ratio to fill the screen.
You can switch settings by pressing WIDE MODE on the remote 
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Over ScanHides the outline of the picture.
On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this setting when noise 
appears along the edge of the picture.
Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.
Tip
To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen, 
refer to “Blanking” on the Installation   menu (1 page 50).
Screen AreaSelects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is 
overscanned.
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
V CenterAdjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.
As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the 
selected number decreases, the screen moves down.
Vertical SizeReduces or enlarges the picture vertically. 
The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting 
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together 
with “V Center”.
Adjust SignalYou can adjust the input signal.
APA: Adjusts “Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift” automatically to a position 
that suits the image signal for pictures from a computer. You can make 
adjustments by pressing APA on the remote control.
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase and the phase of computer signal of 
pictures from a computer. Adjusts the picture to the point where it 
looks clearest.
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.
As the number increases, the picture becomes wider, and as the 
number decreases, the picture becomes narrower. Adjust the setting to 
match the number of dots of the input signal.
Shift:Adjusts the position of the picture.
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves 
to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to 
the left. Use < / , to adjust the horizontal position.
V:  As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use M / 
m to adjust the vertical position. 
						

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Using the Menus
Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.
StatusSets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for certain 
menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages.
LanguageSelects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. 
Available languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, 
Chinese (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), 
Korean, Thai and Arabic.
Cooling SettingUse this item when using the projector at high altitudes.
High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher.
Sta nd ar d: Use this setting when using the projector at normal 
altitudes.
When this item is set to “High”, the fan noise becomes slightly 
louder since the number of fan rotation increases.
Standby ModeLowers the power consumption in standby.
When set to “Standard”, the power consumption in standby becomes 
normal.
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby is lowered.
When this item is set to “Low”, the Control for HDMI function will 
not operate.
Power SavingSets the power saving mode.
When set to “On”, the projector goes into power saving mode if no 
signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time, the ON/STANDBY 
indicator lights in orange, then the screen becomes dark. In power 
saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input 
or any button on the projector or the remote control is pressed. If you 
do not want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off”.
Note
Note 
						

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Input-A Signal Sel.Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected to 
the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting 
“Input-A” with the INPUT button.
Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Video GB R: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a DVD player/
recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, digital tuner, etc.
When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to 
“Auto,” select the item according to the input signal.
Color SystemSelects the color system of the input signal.
Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal automatically 
from among NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, 
PA L - N ,  o r  PA L 6 0 .
“NTSC3.58”–“PA L - N”: Allows you to set the color system to the 
selected system manually.
Normally, set this to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, 
select the color system appropriate for the input signal.
Lamp SettingWhen replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. 
(1 page 61)
Note
Note 
						

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Using the Menus
Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
 
Control for HDMISelects the function whether to turn the Control for HDMI 
function effective, when the HDMI 1 INPUT and HDMI 2 
INPUT connectors are connected to a Control for HDMI 
compatible equipment.
Control for HDMI: When set to “On”, the Control for HDMI 
function is turned effective and the following settings can be 
assigned.
Device Auto Power Off: When set to on “On”, the projector is 
powered off while the Control for HDMI compatible equipment 
connected to the projector is also powered off at the same time. 
PJ Auto Power On: When set to “On”, the Control for HDMI 
compatible equipment connected to the projector is automatically 
powered on or played back, etc., while the projector is also 
powered on at the same time.
Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment 
connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors of the 
projector.
 When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”, this item will not operate.
 To operate the connected equipment, be sure the equipment is 
Control for HDMI compatible and assign the appropriate settings 
to use the Control for HDMI function.
For details, see “About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 54).
Auto Input SearchDetects the input signal and displays the detected input signal 
automatically when the INPUT button is pressed.
When set to “On”, the input terminal with effective signal is 
automatically detected and pictures are displayed by pressing 
INPUT. Input signals are detected in the sequence of Component, 
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video, S-video and Input-A, and the input 
terminal that follows the currently selected input terminal will be 
detected. Set this to “Off” when you want to select an input selector 
with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting manually.
BackgroundSelects the background color of the screen when no signal is 
input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.
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Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.
V KeystoneCorrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top ( ): 
Sets a lower value (– direction) 
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( ): 
Sets a higher value (+ direction).
Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift 
feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original 
or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.
Image FlipFlips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. 
Off: The picture does not flip.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation.
BlankingThis feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within 
the four directions of the screen.
Select each screen edge “Left / Right / Top / Bottom” on the 
Blanking adjustment screen with M / m buttons. Adjust the desired 
Blanking value with < / , button.
When both the “Blanking” and the “V Keystone” are adjusted at the 
same time, the “Blanking” cannot be adjusted correctly. When using 
the “Blanking”, make sure that you set the “V Keystone” to “0”.
Note
Note