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 
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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” 
(Green).
Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all 
colors) when “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” (Blue and 
Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “B” 
(Blue).
Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color selected 
in “Adjust Color” can be made with 
						

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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 from 
the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The signal type is displayed in the 
Information  menu.
Depending on the computer input signal, parts of screen may be hidden or displayed incorrectly.Items Description
Model Name Displays the model name
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
Signal type Displays the type of the input signal. When input signals with 3D 
information are input, the type of input signals and the 3D format are 
displayed.
Software Version Displays the software version.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).
Note
About the Preset Memory
Note
Model name
Serial No.
Software version Signal type 
						

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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 
securely.42
Close the filter holder securely. 43
Check warning indicators. 38
The power is suddenly 
turned off.Check that “Power Saving” in the Setup   menu is set to 
“Standby.”28
Set “Power Saving” to “Off.” 28
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
No picture. Check that the connecting cable is connected to the external 
equipment properly.11
Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button. 13
Check that the computer signal is set for output to an 
external monitor.
If the notebook computer, etc., signal is output to its display 
and an external monitor, the external monitor’s image may 
not be displayed correctly. Set your computer to output the 
signal to only an external monitor.–
The picture has ghosts. Video images are displayed in 3D. Watch the 3D video 
images using the 3D glasses, or set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to 
“2D.” 14, 29
Bright or dark area of the 
video appears too bright 
or too dark.This symptom may occur when signal level other than those 
of HDMI standard is input. Switch the output level of the 
connected equipment, or switch the Dynamic Range on the 
Function   menu of the unit.30
The picture is too dark. Adjust “Contrast” or “Brightness” on the Picture   menu 
properly.22
The picture is not clear. Adjust the focus. 10
Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the unit 
for about 2 hours with the power on.–
The color of characters or 
the picture is not 
appropriate.Select the desired color registration in “Panel Alignment” of 
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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 ON/STANDBY indicator blinks in green, the unit 
is starting up. Wait until it stops blinking and remains lit in 
green.7
The model name does not 
disappear from the 
screen.The display mode of the unit may be set at the time of 
purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony 
personnel.–
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
The remote control does 
not work.Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries. –
Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. –
If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control 
detector, the unit may work improperly or inadvertently.–
Confirm the position of the remote control detector on the 
unit.3
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
The video image does not 
seem like 3D video 
images.Check if the 3D glasses are turned on. 14
Make sure that the battery in the 3D glasses could be weak 
or is sufficiently charged.–
Set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “Auto” or “3D.” 29
Check if the input signals are compatible 3D signals. 50
The 3D signals may not be input depending on the 
specifications of the connected AV selector/AV amplifier/
external equipment. If the 3D signal is not input, confirm 
the specifications and/or settings of the AV selector/AV 
amplifier/external equipment.–
When the viewing position is too far from the unit, the 3D 
glasses may not be able to display the images properly.14
The screen size is not appropriate. Set the zooming 
magnification to low or watch the image from farther away 
from the screen.55
For details, see “Precautions for use” of “Using the 3D 
Glasses.”14
SymptomCause and RemedyPage 
						

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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 shift cannot be adjusted over the range of 
movement. Adjust the lens shift within the range of 
movement.9, 55 
						

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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 temperature of lamp is unusually high. 
Turn off the power and wait for the lamp to 
cool, then turn on the power again.
If the symptom persists, the lamp may be at 
the end of its service life. In this case, 
replace the lamp with a new one (page 41).
Twice The internal temperature is unusually high. 
Check to ensure that if nothing is blocking 
the ventilation holes or whether or not the 
unit is being used at high altitudes.
Three times The fan is broken. Consult with qualified 
Sony personnel.
Note
ON/STANDBY 
indicator WARNING 
indicator
(Flashes in red)
(Flashes in red)
(Flashes in red)
Both indicators flash 
						

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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 message appears again after you replace the lamp and 
filter, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Check 
the lamp replacement process.
To clear this message, press any button either on the remote 
control or the control panel of the unit once.41
Please clean the filter. It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter.
To clear this message, press any button either on the remote 
control or the control panel of the unit once.44
Please clean the filter. 
Have you finished? Yes 
NoIt is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter.
If you cleaned the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not clean 
the air filter, select “No.”44
Projector temperature is 
high. High Altitude 
Mode should be “On” if 
projector is being used at 
high altitude.Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation 
holes.3, 4
When using the unit at high altitude, set “High Altitude 
Mode” to “On.”
When temperature inside the unit remains high, “High 
Altitude Mode” is switched to “On” in 1 minute, then the 
fan speed increases.28
Power Saving Mode is 
set. Projector will 
automatically enter 
Standby Mode in 1 
minute.“Power Saving” is set to “Standby.”
If no signal is input, the power turns off after 1 minute, and 
the projector goes into standby mode.28
SymptomCause and RemedyPage
No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections. 11
Not applicable! Press the appropriate button.
The operation to be activated by the button is currently 
prohibited.–
Settings Lock enabled. “Settings Lock” is set to “Level A” or “Level B.” 30
Note
Note
Note
Note
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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, refer to the website above.
About the x.v.Color
 “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to 
the products that have the capability to 
realize a wide color space based on the 
xvYCC specifications and is a trademark 
of Sony Corporation.
 xvYCC is an international standard of the 
technical specifications of the extended-
gamut color space for video signals. The 
color gamut of xvYCC is wider than the 
one of sRGB that is used with the current 
television system.
About the simulated 
3D feature
 Use the simulated 3D function taking into 
account that the picture will provide a 
different look from the original images, 
because this function converts the video 
images.
 Note that if the unit is used for profit or for 
public viewing, displaying 2D video 
images as 3D video images by converting 
to the simulated 3D may constitute an 
infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
Others
Note