Sony Projector Vpl Vw100 User Manual

							21 GBStep 2: Connecting the Projector
Connections and Preparations
Tip
Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” or “DVI Signal Sel.” in the Setup   menu to “Auto” or 
“Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 page 
53)
If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and an external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not 
appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer.
Connecting to a Computer
Note
HD D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied), 
or DVI - DVI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow Right side of the projector
to monitor outputComputer 
						

							GB 22Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and 
Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Tip
The 
?/1 (on/standby), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
						

							23 GBStep 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and Preparations
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into 
standby mode.
2Press the ?/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
4Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen. 
Each time you press the button, the input indication and equipment to be 
projected change. (1 page 30)
Tip
When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the channel 
of the signal input is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 50)
5Adjust the vertical picture position.
Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Shift adjustment window 
(test pattern) appears. Then select the proper vertical position by pressing 
the M/m/
						

							GB 24Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Tip
When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation 
 menu, you cannot 
adjust the vertical picture position. (1 page 51)
When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function   menu, the test pattern is 
not displayed. (1 page 50)
The picture moves up by a maximum of 0.65 of the screen size from the 
center of the lens.
Tip
You can also adjust the horizontal position of the lens. For detailed information, see 
“Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position” on page 83.
LENS
Side view
: Picture position when the picture is 
moved upward at the maximum
0.65V
1V 
						

							25 GBStep 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and Preparations
6Adjust 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 pressing the M/
m/
						

							GB 26Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
To adjust the tilt of the installation surface
If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the 
projector level.
Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.
Note
AdjustersTurn to adjust. 
						

							27 GBStep 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and Preparations
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-
screen displays. The factory default setting is English.
Tip
You can operate the menu using the M/m/
						

							
GB 28Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
4Press M or  m to select the Setup   menu, and press  , or 
ENTER.
The setting items of the selected menu appears.
5Press  M or  m to select “Language,” and press  , or ENTER.
6Press  M/m /< /,  to select a language, and press ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
Sel: Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationStatus : On
Language : English
Input-A Signal Sel. : Computer
DVI Signal Sel. : Video GBR
Color System : Auto
ENTERor
Sel : Set : Exit :
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
Information
DVI Signal Sel. : Video GBR
Color System : Auto
Status : On
Language : English
Input-A Signal Sel. Center
orENTERor 
						

							29 GBProjecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the 
equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the 
quality of the picture to suit your taste.
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into 
standby mode.
Projecting
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADY N A M I C
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
ADJ PICMENU LENS
ENTER
ON/STANDBY indicatorRemote control detector
2
5,64
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red. 
						

							GB 30Projecting the Picture on the Screen
2Press the ?/1 (on/standby) switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
4Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input you want to project 
on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the 
VIDEO INPUT connector.
*Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting and “DVI Signal Sel.” setting in the Setup 
 menu according to the signal input. When you set it to “Auto,” and cannot 
display the picture properly, select an appropriate signal according to the input 
signal. (1 page 53)
Tip
When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the channel 
of the input signal is automatically displayed when you press INPUT.
ON/
STANDBYFlashes in green for a few 
seconds, and then lights in 
green.
VideoINPUT
To view the picture from Press INPUT to 
display
Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT 
connectorVid eo
Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video
Component equipment connected to Y/C
B/PB/CR/PR on the 
projectorComponent
RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A 
connectorInput-A*
Video equipment connected to the DVI-D connector DVI*
Equipment connected to the HDMI connector HDMI