Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

							
Video Projector  VPL-HW55ES
VPL-HW55ES
4-484-003-21 (1)
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VPL-HW55ES
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© 2013 Sony Corporation
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Video Projector
VPL-HW55ES
Operating Instructions 
Mode d’emploi 
Manual de instrucciones 
Bedienungsanleitung 
Istruzioni per l’uso 
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Before operating the unit, please read this 
manual thoroughly and retain it for future 
reference.
To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock, do not expose 
this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do 
not open the cabinet. Refer 
servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in 
a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of part 15 of FCC 
Rules.
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center 
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
For the customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
For the customers in Europe
This product has been manufactured by or 
on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan 
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. 
Inquiries related to product compliance 
based on European Union legislation shall 
be addressed to the authorized 
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, 
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, 
Germany. For any service or guarantee 
matters, please refer to the addresses 
provided in the separate service or guarantee 
documents.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-
strømfordelingssystem.
WA R N I N G
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: VPL-HW55ES
Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 
San Diego, CA 92127 
U.S.A.
Telephone Number:858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation. 
						

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GB For the customers in Taiwan only
For the Customers in Brazil only
DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS
Pilhas e Baterias não recarregáveis
Atenção:
Verifique as instruções de uso do aparelho 
certificando-se de que as polaridades (+) e 
(-) estão no sentido indicado. As pilhas 
poderão vazar ou explodir se as polaridades 
forem invertidas, expostas ao fogo, 
desmontadas ou recarregadas.
Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou com 
pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou armazená-las 
soltas, pois aumenta o risco de vazamento.
Retire as pilhas caso o aparelho não esteja 
sendo utilizado, para evitar possíveis danos 
na eventualidade de ocorrer vazamento.
As pilhas devem ser armazenadas em local 
seco e ventilado.
No caso de vazamento da pilha, evite o 
contato com a mesma. Lave qualquer parte 
do corpo afetado com água abundante. 
Ocorrendo irritação, procure auxílio médico.
Não remova o invólucro da pilha.
Mantenha fora do alcance das crianças. Em 
caso de ingestão procure auxílio médico 
imediatamente.DESCARTE DE PILHAS E BATERIAS
Este produto contém bateria de alimentação 
integrada (não removível pelo usuário) que 
só deve ser substituída por profissionais 
qualificados. Ao fim da vida útil do 
equipamento, disponha-o em um ponto de 
coleta na Rede Autorizada Sony ou nas lojas 
Sony, de forma a garantir o tratamento 
adequado da bateria.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY
 - Please 
visit http://www.sony.com/psa/warranty
 
for important information and complete 
terms and conditions of Sony’s limited 
warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Canada
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY
 - Please 
visit http://www.sonybiz.ca/solutions/
Support.do for important information and 
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s 
limited warranty applicable to this product.
For the customers in Europe
Sony Professional Solutions Europe - 
Standard Warranty and Exceptions on 
Standard Warranty. 
Please visit http://www.pro.sony.eu/
warranty for important information and 
complete terms and conditions.
For the customers in Korea
SONY LIMITED WARRANTY
 - Please 
visit http://bpeng.sony.co.kr/handler/
BPAS-Start for important information and 
complete terms and conditions of Sony’s 
limited warranty applicable to this product. 
						

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 6
Front/Right Side ................................. 8
Rear/Bottom ....................................... 9
Remote Control  ................................ 10
Unpacking ........................................ 11
Step 1: Installing the Projector ......... 13
Before Setting Up the 
Projector ..................................... 13
Safety precautions for installing the 
unit on a ceiling  .......................... 14
Installing the Unit  ....................... 15
Step 2: Adjusting the Picture 
Position ............................................ 16
Step 3: Connecting the Projector  ..... 21
Connecting to a VCR  ................. 21
Connecting to a Computer  ......... 23
Connecting to a 3D Sync 
Transmitter ................................. 24
Step 4: Selecting the Menu 
Language .......................................... 25
Projecting the Picture  ....................... 27
Turning Off the Power  ............... 28
Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to 
the Video Signal ............................... 29
Watching 3D Video Images  ............. 32
Using the Simulated 3D Function ......................................33
Using the 3D Glasses  ..................33
Selecting the Picture Viewing 
Mode ................................................36
Using “ImageDirector3” to Adjust 
the Picture Quality  ............................37
Adjusting the Picture Quality  ...........38
Selecting to Directly Adjust the 
Desired Menu Item  .....................38
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing .........................................39
Operation through the Menus  ...........41
Picture Menu  ....................................45
Advanced Picture Menu  ...................50
Screen Menu  .....................................51
Setup Menu .......................................53
Function Menu  .................................55
Items Locked by Settings 
Lock ..........................................58
Installation Menu ..............................59
Information Menu .............................61
About the Preset Memory No.  ....62
About the Control for HDMI ............63
About the x.v.Color  ..........................64
About the simulated 3D feature ........64
Troubleshooting ................................65
Warning Indicators  .....................68
Message Lists ..............................69
Location of Controls
Connections and 
Preparations
Projecting
Using the Menus
Others 
						

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Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter 
and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes 
(intake) ............................................. 71
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 74
Fitting the Lens Cap  ......................... 74
Cleaning ........................................... 75
Specifications ................................... 75
Preset Signals  ............................. 77
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items  ............................... 79
Compatible 3D Signals ............... 81
3D Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items  ............................... 81
Aspect Mode ............................... 83
Storage Conditions of Adjustable/
Setting Items  ............................... 84
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................... 86
Index ............................................... 90
Trademark Information
“PS3” is a registered trademark of Sony 
Computer Entertainment Inc.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the 
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the 
United States and other countries.
“Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray Disc” are trademarks 
of Blu-ray Disc Association.
..........................................................................
Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard mutual 
control function which uses the HDMI CEC 
(Consumer Electronics Control) specification.
This projector supports DeepColor, x.v.Color, 
LipSync, 3D signal and computer input signal 
of HDMI standards. It also supports HDCP. 
						

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Precautions
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected to the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is 
hot. 
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
After you turn off the power with the I/1 
(ON/STANDBY) switch, do not disconnect 
the unit from the wall outlet while the 
cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation 
holes (intake) and ventilation holes 
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything 
near these holes, or internal heat build-up 
may occur, causing picture degradation or 
damage to the projector.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and 
packing material; they will come in handy if 
you ever have to ship your unit. For 
maximum protection, repack your unit as it 
was originally packed at the factory.
Safety precautions when using 3D 
Glasses
Warning
 Do not put the 3D Glasses in a fire.
 Do not disassemble the 3D Glasses.
 Do not use, charge, store, or leave the 3D 
Glasses near a fire, or in places with a high 
temperature, e.g., in direct sunlight, or in 
sun-heated cars.
 Use only the supplied USB cable.
 Do not allow water or foreign material to 
enter the 3D Glasses.
Safety precautions
 Use only the type of 3D glasses included 
with this unit. You should only use the 3D 
glasses for watching 3D video images. Do 
not use the 3D Glasses with other 
equipment, such as TV.
 If you observe flickering or flashing, turn 
off the lighting in the room.
 Not for use by children without proper 
adult supervision.
 Be careful not to pinch your fingers in 
hinges of the 3D glasses when bending the 
temple frames.
 Do not drop or modify these 3D glasses.
 If these glasses are broken, keep broken 
pieces away from your mouth or eyes.
On LCD Projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or bright 
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously 
appear on the LCD projector. This is a 
normal result of the manufacturing process 
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors 
to project onto a screen, even if they are of 
the same model, the color reproduction 
among projectors may vary, since color 
balance may be set differently from one 
projector to the next. 
						

							
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On condensation
If the room temperature where the projector 
is installed changes rapidly, or if the 
projector is moved suddenly from a cold to a 
warm place, condensation in the projector 
may occur. As the condensation may cause 
malfunction, be careful in adjusting 
temperature settings of the air conditioner. If 
condensation occurs, leave the projector 
turned on for about two hours before use.SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 
RESULTING FROM A FAILURE TO 
IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY 
MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION 
DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA 
LEAKS RESULTING FROM 
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, 
OR SECURITY PROBLEMS OF ANY 
KIND. 
						

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Front/Right Side
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote 
control to operate the projector.
Location of Controls
INPUT button (1 page 27) MENU button (1 page 41)
ON/STANDBY 
indicator 
(1 page 16)
Remote control detector Ventilation 
holes (exhaust) 
(1 page 14)
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 17)LAMP/COVER 
indicator 
(1 page 68) M/m/
						

							Location of Controls
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Rear/Bottom
Filter holder (1 page 73) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 14)
Lamp cover (1 page 72) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 14)
Projector suspension 
support attaching hole 
(1 page 88) Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 20) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 14)
Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 14)
3D Sync Transmitter 
(1 page 34) 
						

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Remote Control
INPUT button (1 page 27)
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (On/standby) 
switch (1 page 17)
COLOR SPACE button
(1 page 38)M/m/