Sony Projector VPL-VW1100ES User Manual

Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick 
Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
VPL-VW1100ES
4-486-360-11 (1)
Video Projector 

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Table of Contents
Front/Right Side ................................. 4
Rear/Bottom ....................................... 5
Remote Control  .................................. 6
Preparation 1: Installing the Unit  ....... 7
Installing the Unit  ......................... 7
Preparation 2: Adjusting the Picture 
Position .............................................. 8
Preparation 3: Connecting the 
Unit .................................................. 13
Connecting to a VCR  ................. 13...

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About the simulated 3D feature  ....... 56
Troubleshooting ............................... 57
Warning Indicators  ..................... 60
Message Lists  ............................. 61
Replacing the Lamp and Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes (intake)  ................ 63
Cleaning ........................................... 66
Specifications ................................... 67
Preset Signals  ............................. 68
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items...

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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 unit.
Location of Controls
INPUT button (1 page 17) MENU button (1 page 29)ON/STANDBY 
indicator 
(1 page 9)
Remote control detection area
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (1 page 9)
LAMP/COVER indicator 
(1 page 60) M/m/

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Location of ControlsRear/Bottom
Ventilation holes 
(exhaust) Lamp cover (1 page 63)
AC IN socket
Projector suspension 
support attaching hole 
(1 page 83) Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 12)
Ventilation holes (intake) Remote control detector 
(1 page 8)
Ventilation holes (intake) AC inlet cover (supplied)
For details on how to attach the AC 
inlet cover, see Quick Reference 
Manual (separately printed 
manual). 

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Remote Control
INPUT button (1 page 17)
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button (1 page 9)
COLOR SPACE button
(1 page 36)M/m/

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Connections and PreparationsThis section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment 
from which you want to project the picture, etc.
Preparation 1: Installing the Unit
The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the unit and viewing pictures 
easily.
The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the 
screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the 
size of your...

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Preparation 2: Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Tips

?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/

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Connections and Preparations
1After connecting the AC power 
cord to the unit, plug the AC 
power cord into a wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red and the unit goes into standby mode.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button to turn on the unit. 
The lens protector will open.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green, and then lights in green.
3Adjust the focus.
Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT 
(FOCUS) button to display the Lens 
Focus adjustment window (test pattern). 
Then adjust the focus of...

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5Adjust the picture position.
Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT 
(SHIFT) button to display the Lens Shift 
adjustment window (test pattern). Then 
adjust to the proper position of the 
picture by pressing the M/m/