Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

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Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, 
and select aspect mode, etc.
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These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input 
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 79).
Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.
Note
Aspect [ASPECT]Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current 
input signal. (1 page 29)
Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is projected naturally to fill the 
screen. The upper and lower portions of the picture are cropped.
Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally 
in the same ratio to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions are 
cropped. This mode is suitable to view a letterbox picture.
If a movie subtitle, etc., at the bottom of the picture cannot be seen, it 
can be displayed by adjusting “Vertical Size” or “V Center.” (1 page 
52)
Normal: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen, maintaining the 
aspect ratio of the input picture. This is suitable for 16:9 or 4:3 
pictures.
Stretch: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio.
V Stretch: A 2.35:1 picture is displayed after having been changed to 
16:9. This is the most suitable mode when using a commercially 
available anamorphic lens.
Squeeze: Displays in its original aspect ratio when a 16:3 or 4:3 picture 
is viewed using a commercially available anamorphic lens.
Full: Displays an original picture on the whole of the screen. Only when 
a computer signal is input.
 When a computer signal is input, you can only select “Normal” and 
“Full.”
 When the input is a 3D signal or when “2D-3D Display Sel.” in the 
Function   menu is set to “3D”, you can only select “Normal” or 
“Squeeze.”
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Over ScanHides the edges of the picture.
On: The edges of the input picture are not displayed. 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 59).
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 expand 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.
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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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.
Menu PositionYou can change the position to display the menu on the upper 
screen.
Bottom Left: Displays the menu on the bottom left area of the 
screen.
Center: Displays the menu on the center of the screen.
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.
Standard: 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 rotations increase.
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 “PJ Auto Power On” function is 
disabled (The function is set to “Off” and does not appear in the 
menu.). (1 page 56)
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Power SavingSets the power saving mode.
Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for 10 minutes. If 
signal is resumed, or any button on the control panel or remote 
control is pressed, the lamp will light again. In Lamp Cutoff, the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (1 page 8)
Standby: The power will be turned off automatically and the 
projector goes to Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 
minutes.
Off: The Power Saving mode is released.
Lamp SettingWhen replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. 
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Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
The 3D Settings menu can be displayed by pressing the 3D button on the remote control.
 
3D SettingsYou can change the settings of the 3D function.
2D-3D Display Sel.: For Switching the video images to “2D” or 
“3D.”
Au to : Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D 
information are input. Displays 2D video images when other 
signals are input.
3D: Displays 3D video images according to the 3D system 
selected in “3D Format.” However, when HDMI signals with 3D 
information are input the projector, displays 3D video images 
according to the 3D system of the HDMI signals with 3D 
information.
2D: Displays 2D video images.
* The 3D information is additional information to discriminate 
3D. Some HDMI signals have additional information to 
discriminate 3D and some HDMI signals have none.
3D Format: You can select this item by pressing b on the remote 
control when setting “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D.” Set the 3D 
system when the input HDMI signals do not include 3D 
information.
Simulated 3D: Converts 2D video images to 3D video images. 
The setting can be made only for input the HD signals.
 The simulated 3D feature may have limited effect, depending 
on the video source.
 There are differences in perception of 3D video images among 
individuals.
Side-by-Side: Displays 3D images as received (before conversion 
to sequential) in left-right split-screen format.
Over-Under: Displays 3D images as received (before conversion 
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3D Settings3D Glasses Bri’ness: For adjusting the brightness of the picture 
when watching 3D video images using the 3D glasses. You can 
select the brightness from among “Min,” “1,” “2,” “3,” and “Max.”
3D Depth Adjust: For adjusting the depth of the 3D video images 
on the screen. The setting can be made only when a 3D Format 
other than “Simulated 3D” is selected.
We recommended that “3D Depth Adjust” be set to “0.” The 3D 
video images may be difficult to perceive, depending on the 
setting of “3D Depth Adjust.”
Simulated 3D Effect: For adjusting the 3D effect when 2D content 
is converted to 3D video images. You can select the effect from 
among “High,” “Middle,” and “Low.”
 The menu display has a ghost while a 3D video image is displayed 
and is best viewed with the 3D glasses.
 We recommended that the screen size be 100 to 120 inches. If you 
watch 3D video images on a screen larger than 100 inches, the 3D 
effect may be diminished.
3D SYNC OutputSwitches the output of the 3D SYNC connector.
Standard: This output is suitable for the built-in 3D Sync 
Transmitter and external 3D Sync Transmitter TMR-PJ2 (not 
supplied). This mode is the default setting.
Option: Select this mode when connecting a transmitter other than 
TMR-PJ2.
When you select “Option”, use the supplied conversion cable. The 
availability of compatible transmitters varies, depending on the 
country/region.
HDMI SettingYou can change the settings of the Control for HDMI function.
Control for HDMI: Selects the function whether to turn the Control 
for HDMI function effective when the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 
connectors are connected to a Control for HDMI compatible 
equipment.
When set to “On”, the following are available.
 The operation of the projector and the connected Control for 
HDMI compatible equipment will synchronize with each other.
 The Control for HDMI setting of Sony equipment (AV 
amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with “Control for 
HDMI - Easy Setting”*, will also be effective.
Device Auto Power Off: Sets whether to also turn the power of the 
connected Control for HDMI compatible equipment off when you 
turn the power of the projector off.
When set to “On”, the equipment will synchronize and turn off 
when the power of the projector turns.
PJ Auto Power On: Select whether to link the power of the 
projector to the Control for HDMI compatible equipment.
When set to “On”, the power of the projector will automatically 
turn on when the power of the connected equipment is turned on 
or when making operations such as playback.
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HDMI Setting
To enable this function, set “Standby Mode” (1 page 53) in the 
Setup   menu to “Standard”, and then set “PJ Auto Power On” to 
“On”. For details, see “About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 63).
Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment 
connected to the projector.
When “Enable” is selected, the Control for HDMI setting of Sony 
equipment (AV amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with 
“Control for HDMI - Easy Setting”, will also be effective.
* “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting” is a function that makes the 
Control for HDMI setting of equipment connected to HDMI input 
of the projector effective as well when the Control for HDMI 
setting of the projector is effective. This function is only available 
between compatible Sony equipment, and some equipment may 
not be compatible. 
Although some non-Sony equipment may be compatible, 
operation is not guaranteed for such equipment.
HDMI Dynamic RangeSet the video input level of HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors. 
Au to : Sets the video input level automatically.
Limited: The video input level is set for signals of 16-235.
Full: The video input level is set for signals of 0-255.
If the video output setting of the connected HDMI device is not set 
correctly, light and dark parts of the video may appear too light or 
too dark.
Auto Input SearchHides input terminals that do not have signal input.
When set to “On”, terminals without input signals do not appear on 
the input palette that appears when you press INPUT.
To display all input terminals, set this to “Off”. (1 page 27)
BackgroundSelects the background color of the screen when no signal is input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.
Settings LockLocks menu item settings to prevent operational error. (1 page 58)
Off: Cancels the Settings Lock.
Level A: Clears the display of 20 items from the menu.
Level B: In addition to Level A, clears the display of a further 15 
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Level A, B Level B
Items Locked by Settings Lock
Picture menu
 Reset
 Reality Creation

 Lamp Control
 Film Projection
 Motion Enhancer


 Color

 Color Temp.
 Sharpness


 Film Mode
 Contrast Enhancer
 Gamma Correction 
 x.v.Color
 Color Space
Advanced Picture menu
 RCPSetup menu
 Status
 Language
 Menu Position
 Cooling Setting

 Power Saving
 Lamp Setting
Function menu
 3D SYNC Output
 HDMI Setting
 HDMI Dynamic Range
 Auto Input Search
 Background
Installation menu
 V Keystone
 Image Flip
 Blanking
 Panel Alignment 
						

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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 the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom 
using the M / m buttons.
Adjust the amount of blanking using the < / , buttons. 
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”.
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Panel AlignmentThis feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of 
characters or the picture.
When set to “On”, the “Adjust Color” and the “Pattern Color” can be 
assigned and adjusted. 
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