Sony Projector VPL-HW45 User Manual

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Replacing the Lamp 
and the Air Filter and 
Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes 
(intake)
Tools you need to get started:
 Projector Lamp LMP-H210 (optional)
 Standard Phillips screwdriver
 Cloth (for scratch protection)
The lamp used for the light source has a 
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the 
color balance of the picture becomes 
strange, or “Please replace the Lamp/Filter.” 
appears on the screen, the lamp may be 
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one 
without delay.
Use an LMP-H210 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H210 
Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp, 
it is also time to replace the air filter.
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to 
replace the air filter with a new one. Also 
clean the ventilation holes (intake).
Tip
The lifespan of the lamp used for the light 
source changes depending on the installation 
environment or use conditions. You can use the 
lamp longer by avoiding turning the lamp off 
until several minutes pass after turning the 
lamp on.
Caution
 The lamp remains hot after the unit is 
turned off with the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button. If you touch the lamp, you may 
burn your fingers. When you replace the 
lamp, wait for at least 1 hour for the lamp 
to cool.
 Do not touch the surface of the lamp. If 
you touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with 
a soft cloth.
 Pay special attention to replacing the lamp 
when the unit is installed on the ceiling.
 When removing the lamp unit, make sure 
it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the 
lamp unit while tilted and if the lamp 
breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing 
injury.
 When you remove the air filter, be careful not 
to let any dust fall into the projector.
 Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain 
the good performance of the projector or to 
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning 
message for replacing the air filter appears, 
replace the air filter immediately.
 Be sure to use an LMP-H210 Projector Lamp 
for replacement. If you use lamps other than 
the LMP-H210, the unit may malfunction.
 Be sure to turn off the unit and unplug the 
power cord before replacing the lamp, then 
check the ON/STANDBY indicator has 
already been turned off.
1Turn off the projector and unplug the 
AC power cord.
2When setting the projector on a flat 
surface such as a desk etc., put a cloth 
to prevent the surface from being 
scratched. Reverse the projector as 
illustrated, then place it on the cloth.
 When the lamp is damaged the broken 
pieces of the lamp may become 
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scattered, if you do not reverse the 
projector. This may cause injury.
 Be sure that the projector is placed on a 
stable surface.
3Loosen the screw on the lamp cover 
with a Philips screwdriver, and then 
open the lamp cover.
4Loosen the 3 screws on the lamp with 
the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the 
handle, then pull the lamp straight out.
5Hold the handle of the new lamp and 
push it in securely until it reaches the 
end, and then tighten the 3 screws.
Be careful not to touch the optical block 
inside the unit.
6Close the lamp cover, then tighten the 
screws.
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7Remove the filter holder. 
8Remove the air filter.
9Attach the new air filter so that it fits 
into each claws (10 positions) on the 
filter holder.
Attach the air filter aligning it with the 
shape of the filter holder.
Also, do not touch the fan after removing 
the air filter that is set deep inside the 
projector.
10 Attach the filter holder.
The projector will not turn on unless the 
filter holder is securely closed.
11Wipe dust off the ventilation holes 
(intake) with a soft cloth.
12Place the unit back on its original 
position.
13Turn on the unit, then select the lamp 
setting item on the Setup   menu.
The menu screen below will be 
appeared.
Tip
If “Settings Lock” is set to “Level B,” set to 
“Off” once (page 30).
14Select “Yes.”
Caution
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid 
or other objects into the slot to avoid 
electrical shock or fire.
 The unit will not turn on unless the lamp is 
securely installed in place.
Note
Note
Claws
Notes
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 The unit will not turn on unless the lamp 
cover are securely closed.
 To clear a message displayed on the screen, 
press any button either on the remote control 
or the control panel of the unit once.
Disposal of the used lamp
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
When “Please clean the filter.” appears on 
the screen, you should clean the air filter.
The air filter should be cleaned every 1,500 
hours. This value varies depending on the 
environment or how the projector is used. 
1,500 hours are approximate.
After washing the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution, dry it in a shaded place.
 When you clean the air filter, make sure you 
do not damage it.
For details on how to attach and remove the 
air filter, see “Replacing the Lamp and the 
Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes 
(intake)” Steps 7 to 10 (page 43).
 When you remove the air filter, be careful 
not to let any dust fall into the projector.
 Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain 
the good performance of the projector or to 
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning 
message for cleaning the air filter appears, 
clean the air filter immediately.
Note
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal 
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on 
where you live. Follow the waste disposal 
policy in your area.
For the customers in 
the U.S.A. and Canada
 Lamp contains 
mercury. Dispose 
according to applicable 
local, state/province and 
federal laws.
For additional information, 
see www.sony.com/
mercury
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Fitting the Lens Cap
When fitting the lens cap onto the lens, 
position the lens cap so that the concave on 
the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom 
lever, as shown in the illustration.
Cleaning
Cleaning the lens
The lens surface is especially treated to 
reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the 
performance of the projector, take care with 
respect to the following:
 Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such 
as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass 
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with 
water.
 Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene 
or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive 
detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as 
they will damage the lens surface.
Cleaning the cabinet
 To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is 
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly 
moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or 
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. 
 Clean the unit with a cleaning cloth. 
Wiping with a dirty cloth may scratch the 
unit.
 Using such materials or maintaining 
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the 
screen surface and cabinet material.
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Specifications
* The 3D Glasses communicate with the projector via Bluetooth technology to display 3D signals.
ItemDescription
Display system SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system
Display device Size of effective 
display area0.61-inch (15.4 mm) SXRD panel
Number of pixels 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 pixels × 3)
Projection lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual)
f = 18.7 mm to 29.7 mm
F2.52 to F3.02
Light source Ultra High Pressure Lamp 215 W type
Screen size 40 inches to 300 inches (1,016 mm to 7,620 mm) 
(measured diagonally)
Acceptable video signals 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/
50i, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/24p
Acceptable computer signals fH: 19 kHz to 72 kHz
fV: 48 Hz to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution 1,920 × 1,080 
For details, see “Preset Signals” (page 47).
HDMI (2 inputs), HDCP compliant Digital RGB/Y P
B/CB PR/CR
Other inputs/
outputsREMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
IR IN Minijack
USB DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA
Outside dimensions (w/h/d) 407.4 mm × 179.2 mm × 463.9 mm (16 
1/8 × 7 1/8 × 18 3/8 inches)
Mass Approx. 9 kg (20 lb)
Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.1 A to 1.3 A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Max. 310 W
Power consumption (Standby) 0.4 W
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity 10% to 90%
Supplied accessories See “Checking the Supplied Accessories” in the 
supplied Quick Reference Manual.
Optional accessoriesProjector Lamp: LMP-H210 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support: PSS-H10
Active 3D Glasses: TDG-BT500A* 
						

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 The values for mass and dimensions are approximate.
 Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local 
Sony Authorized Dealer.
 Information on accessories in this manual is current as of April 2016.
Design and specifications of this unit and its optional accessories are subject to change without 
notice.
The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
Notes
Preset Signals
Preset 
memory no.Preset signal (resolution)fH (kHz)fV (Hz)Sync
5 480/60p 480/60p
(Progressive NTSC)
(720 × 480p)31.470 60.000 –
6 576/50p 576/50p
(Progressive PAL)
(720 × 576p)31.250 50.000 –
7 1080/60i 1080/60i
(1920 × 1080i)33.750 60.000 –
8 1080/50i 1080/50i
(1920 × 1080i)28.130 50.000 –
10 720/60p 720/60p
(1280 × 720p)45.000 60.000 –
11 720/50p 720/50p
(1280 × 720p)37.500 50.000 –
12 1080/60p 1080/60p
(1920 × 1080p)67.500 60.000 –
13 1080/50p 1080/50p
(1920 × 1080p)56.260 50.000 –
14 1080/24p 1080/24p
(1920 × 1080p)26.973 23.976 –
18 720/60p
(Frame packing)720/60p
(1280 × 720p)90.000 60.000 –
19 720/50p
(Frame packing)720/50p
(1280 × 720p)75.000 50.000 –
20 1080/24p
(Frame packing)1080/24p
(1920 × 1080p)53.946 23.976 –
26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-NEG, V-NEG
32 800 × 600 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-POS, V-POS
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-NEG, V-NEG
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-POS, V-POS
47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-POS, V-POS
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 65.317 59.978 H-NEG, V-POS
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.87 H-NEG, V-POS
71 1920 × 1080/60i
(Frame packing)1080/60i 
(1920 × 1080i)67.500 60.000 – 
						

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Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Digital signal
* Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of 
Component or Video GBR signal.
72 1920 × 1080/50i
(Frame packing)1080/50i 
(1920 × 1080i)56.250 50.000 –
SignalPreset memory number
Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72
Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72
Computer signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 10 to 13*, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55
Preset 
memory no.Preset signal (resolution)fH (kHz)fV (Hz)Sync 
						

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The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The following 
tables indicate them. The items that cannot be adjusted/set are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: For further details, refer to the tables in “Motionflow” (page 52).
*2: The setting can be made only when “x.v.Color” is set to “Off”.
Screen menu
z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 
or wider (fixed at “Normal”).
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
ItemInput signal
Component signalVideo GBR signalComputer signal
Reality Creation
zz–
Contrast Enhancer
zz–
Lamp Control
zzz
Motionflow*1z (excluding preset 
memory number 19)z (excluding preset 
memory number 19)–
Contrast
zzz
Brightnesszzz
Colorzz–
Hue
zz–
Color Temp.
zzz
Sharpnesszz–
NR
zz–
MPEG NR
zzz
Smooth Gradationzz–
Film Mode
z (excluding preset 
memory number 14)z (excluding preset 
memory number 14)–
Gamma Correction*
2zzz
Color Correctionzzz
Clear Whitezzz
x.v.Colorz––
Color Space
zzz
ItemInput signal
Component signalVideo GBR signalComputer signal
Aspect
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When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information 
 menu (page 34) and “Digital signal” (page 48), and check items that are adjustable/can be set.
This unit accepts the following types of 3D signals.
*: Mandatory 3D format of the HDMI standards.
Some items on the menus may not be available to adjust/set, depending on the 3D signals.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. The following tables indicate 
those items.
z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: The item is not available for Frame Packing/Over-Under on 720/60p, or Over-Under on 1080/
60p.
*2: For further details, refer to the tables in “Aspect Mode” (page 51).
Note
Compatible 3D Signals
Resolution3D signal format
720/60p, 720/50p Side-by-Side format
Over-Under format*
Frame packing*
1080/60i, 1080/50i Side-by-Side format
Frame packing
1080/24p Side-by-Side format
Over-Under format*
Frame packing*
1080/60p, 1080/50p Side-by-Side format
Over-Under format
3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
Item
3D signals
720/60p, 
720/50p1080/60i, 
1080/50i1080/24p1080/60p, 
1080/50p
Reality Creation
zzzz
Lamp Controlzzzz
Motionflow*1zzzz
NR ––––
MPEG NR ––––
Smooth Gradation – – – –
Film Mode –
z––
x.v.Color
zzzz
Aspect*2zzzz