Sony Projector Vpl Vw100 User Manual

11 GBRemote Control
Location of ControlsRemote Control
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
REAL COLOR PROCESSING
USER 3 USER 1
ADJ PICMENU LENS
RCP
BRIGHT CONTRAST
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (on/standby) switch 
(1 page 23)
MENU button
(1 page 41) M/m/

GB 12Unpacking
This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect 
the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.
Unpacking
Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items:
Inserting the batteries into the remote control
Connections and Preparations
 Remote control (1) and 
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)Air filter cover (1)
This air filter cover is used only when 
the projector is installed on a ceiling.  
(1 page 76)
 AC power cord (1)
...

13 GBStep 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and Preparations
Step 1: Installing the Projector
Unsuitable installation
Do not place the projector in the following 
situations, which may cause malfunction 
or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated location
To maintain the performance and reliability 
of the projector, do not put any object within 
20 cm (7 
7/8 inches) from the rear panel.
The temperature of the wall may be affected 
if you do so.Hot and humid
Locations subject to direct cool or...

GB 14Step 1: Installing the Projector
Improper use
Do not do any of the following while using 
the projector.
Blocking the ventilation holes.
Tip
For details on the location of the ventilation 
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of 
Controls” on pages 8 to 10.
Tilting front/rear and left/rightAvoid using the projector tilted at an angle 
of more than 15 degrees.
Do not install the projector anywhere other 
than on a level surface or on the ceiling. 
Improper installation of the projector may 
cause...

15 GBStep 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and PreparationsThe installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending 
on the size of the screen.
1Determine the installation position of the projector and screen.
You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector with the 
center of the lens within the areas indicated in the gray areas in the 
illustration. Use the values a, b and c in the table on page 16 as a guide.
a:Minimum projection distance between the...

GB 16Step 1: Installing the Projector
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 
1/4) × SS – 48.2 (1 15/16)
b (maximum) = 53.8 (2 1/8) × SS – 46.9 (1 7/8)
c = 8.0876 (11/32) × SS
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture)
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) =  38.551 (1 
9/16) × SS – 48.2 (1 15/16)
b (maximum) = 65.842 (2 5/8) ×...

17 GBStep 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and Preparations
2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen.
3Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it 
fits the screen. (1 page 22)
To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. (1 page 
18)
When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a...

GB 18Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Step 2: Connecting the Projector
When making connections, be sure to do the following:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs properly; plugs that are not fully inserted often 
generate noise. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, 
not the cable itself.
 Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
To connect to a DVD player/recorder or...

19 GBStep 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and Preparations
To connect to a DVD player/recorder equipped with HDMI 
output
You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder 
equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector.
INPUTPRINPUT A HDMI DVI-D TR
HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow Right side of the projector
DVD player/recorder, 
etc., with the HDMI 
output
to HDMI output AV amplifier
Speakers...

GB 20Step 2: Connecting the Projector
You can connect a DVD player/recorder which is not equipped with 
component video connectors, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk 
player. See also the instruction manual of each equipment.
Tip
If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO INPUT 
(S video input connector) or VIDEO INPUT (video input connector), connect it to S 
VIDEO to enjoy better picture quality.
If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector,...