Sony Projector Vpl Vw100 User Manual

31 GBProjecting the Picture on the Screen
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5Adjust the picture size.
Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Zoom adjustment window 
(test pattern) appears. Then adjust the size of the picture by using the M/m/

GB 32Projecting the Picture on the Screen
1Press the ?/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2Press the ?/1 switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run 
to reduce the internal heat. First, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes 
quickly, during which you will not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY 
indicator with the 
?/1 switch. 
3Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan 
stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator...

33 GBSelecting the Wide Screen Mode
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Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal 
received. You can also select it using the menu. (1 page 47)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mode” setting.
Full
A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 
picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded...

GB 34Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Normal
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center of the screen 
to fill the vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the upper and lower portions of the 
picture are compressed to fit the 16:9 screen. Use this mode to view news, 
variety shows, etc.
Zoom
A normal 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the 
same ratio to fill the screen. Use this mode to view a letterbox picture....

35 GBSelecting the Wide Screen Mode
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Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
 Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect 
ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the 
original image.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying 
the original picture by switching to the wide mode may constitute an 
infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally 
protected. 

GB 36Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or 
room conditions.
Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, 
STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3).
DYNAMIC
Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing conditions. Select this if you encounter 
roughness when viewing the picture with “DYNAMIC.”
CINEMA
Recommended when viewing a movie in the dark...

37 GBAdjusting the Picture Quality
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Adjusting the Picture Quality
You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the 
adjustment items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in 
each picture mode.
1Press ADJ PIC.
Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows* are 
displayed in sequence.
* Some of the above adjustment windows will not be displayed depending on the 
input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting...

GB 38Adjusting the Picture Quality
Example: To adjust the contrast
For details on each adjustment, see “Adjust Picture” in the Picture   
menu. (1 page 44)
2Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press ,.
To decrease the value, press 

39 GBAdjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing
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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and 
hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can 
thus obtain a picture more suitable to your taste.
Tip
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color 
Processing.
1Press RCP on the remote control.
2Press M or m to select “User 1,” “User 2” or...

GB 40Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing
2Press M or m to select “Position” or “Range,” and specify it more 
delicate color and color range you want to adjust using 
< or ,.
4Adjust the color of the specified portions.
Press 
M or m to select “RCP Color” or “RCP Hue,” then adjust the color or 
hue of the portions selected in step 3 to suit your taste using 
< or , while 
watching the projected picture. The picture is returned to normal color 
during adjustment.
5After the adjustment is...