Sony Projector VPL-VW1100ES User Manual

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Connections and Preparations
To adjust the horizontal position
Press 

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The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area 
illustrated below. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (1 page 78).
To adjust the tilt of the installation surface
If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the unit 
level.
 If the unit is tilted up or down, the projected image may be trapezoidal.
 Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable).
Lens...

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Connections and Preparations
Preparation 3: Connecting the Unit
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; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or 
poor picture quality. 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 equipment...

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 Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, 3D 
video and 4K video may not be displayed properly.
 When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the 
V mark on the upper part of the HDMI 
input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.
 If the picture from equipment connected to the unit with an HDMI cable is not correct, check the 
settings of the connected equipment.
To connect to equipment with component...

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Connections and Preparations
 
 Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p video may not be 
displayed properly.
 When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the 
V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of 
the unit and the 
v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display 
and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear properly. Set your...

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This unit incorporates a 3D Sync Transmitter. Depending on the installation environment 
of the unit, the 3D glasses may not receive 3D signals properly from the unit’s built-in 3D 
Sync Transmitter. In this case, connect an optional 3D Sync Transmitter and place it near 
your viewing position.
Tip
Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses. Also, in order to stabilize 
operation of the 3D glasses, it is recommended that you place the 3D Sync Transmitter near your 
viewing...

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Projecting
This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment 
connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your 
taste.
Projecting the 
Picture
1Power on both the unit and the 
equipment connected to the 
unit.
2Press INPUT to display the input 
palette on the screen.
3Select the equipment from 
which you want to display 
images.
Press INPUT repeatedly or press M/m/
 (enter) to select the equipment from 
which to...

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1Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on 
the screen.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
button again before the 
message disappears.
The lens protector will close. Be careful 
not to catch your fingers or any objects. 
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 (ON/STANDBY) button....

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Projecting
 You can watch 3D video images only when 
signals from HDMI input. When connecting 
3D equipment such as a 3D game or 3D Blu-
ray Disc player to the unit, use an HDMI 
cable.
 There are differences in perception of 3D 
video images among individuals.
 When the temperature of the usage 
environment is low, the 3D effect may be 
diminished.
Adjusting/Setting the 3D 
functions
You can adjust/set the 3D functions by 
pressing the 3D button on the remote control 
or with the “3D Settings” of...

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3D glasses communication range
Figures A and B below indicate the communication range of the 3D glasses. If you try to 
watch 3D video images from a distance greater than the communication range or install 
the unit outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the 
images properly. Also, the viable angles and distance vary depending on the screen type, 
environment of the room, and installation environment of the unit.
Figure A: 3D sync signal communication distance...