Sony Projector VPL-HW45 User Manual

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Group 1 Group 2
Items Locked by Settings Lock
Picture menu
Reset
Reality Creation
Contrast Enhancer
Lamp Control
Motionflow
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Hue
Color Temp.
Sharpness
NR
MPEG NR
Smooth Gradation
Film Mode
Gamma Correction
Color Correction
Clear White
x.v.Color
Color SpaceSetup menu
Status
Language
Menu Position
High Altitude Mode
Lamp Setting
Function menu
Dynamic Range
Installation menu
Image Flip
Panel Alignment 

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Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.
Setting items Description
Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Off: The picture does not flip.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation. 

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Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or 
the picture on the screen.
On: Adjusts the gaps in the colors selecting “Adjust Color” or “Adjust 
Item.”
Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.
Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. 
Select “R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G”...

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Information Menu
The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, input signal type, software 
version and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
You cannot adjust or change the displays listed above.
This unit has default image data to adjust preset data for input signals appropriately according 
to the signals shown in “Preset Signals” (page 47) (the preset memory). When the preset signal 
is input, the unit automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal...

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Troubleshooting
If the unit appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the 
following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Error Handling
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
The power is not turned 
on.The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with ?/
1 (ON/STANDBY) button and turn it on again in a short 
time. After about 1 minute, turn the power on.–
Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws...

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On-screen display
Remote control
3D video images
Image is left on the 
screen. (image retention)When high contrast non-moving images are displayed for a 
long period of time, there may be some image retention on 
the screen. This is only a temporary condition. Turning off 
the power for a while will eliminate the retained image.–
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
On-screen display does 
not appear.Set “Status” on the Setup   menu to “On.” 28
Check if the ON/STANDBY indicator should light in green. 
When the...

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Others
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
The fan is noisy. Check the setting of “High Altitude Mode” on the Setup 
  menu.28
Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. –
Check the installation requirements of the unit.
Fan speed increases to maintain the product reliability of the 
projector’s components in a room, where the temperature is 
higher than normal. The fan noise becomes slightly louder. 
The approximate normal temperature is 25°C (77°F).–
The lens shift cannot be 
adjusted.The lens...

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Warning Indicators
The ON/STANDBY or WARNING indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with 
your projector.
When a warning indicator other than the above starts flashing, and the symptom persists even after 
carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel. 
Flashing/Lighting indicatorsThe number of 
flashesCause and Remedy
Twice Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten 
the screws securely (page 42).
Close the filter holder securely (page 43).
Three times The...

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Message Lists
Warning messages
Caution messages
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
High temp.! Lamp off in 
1 min.Turn off the power. –
Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation 
holes.3, 4
Frequency is out of 
range!Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the 
acceptable frequency range of the unit.47
Please replace the Lamp/
Filter.It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp.
Also, replace the air filter too. Restart cleaning the 
ventilation holes (intake).
If this...

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Updating the 
Software
You can download files to update the 
software of the unit. Copy the downloaded 
files to your USB memory, insert the USB 
memory to the USB terminal of the unit, 
then perform the update.
To use the features updated, insert a USB 
memory device into a PC connected to the 
internet.
Download the update files from the 
following Sony website:
http://www.pro.sony.eu/
The website also explains how to install the 
update.
Some USB memories may not be supported for 
use. For details,...