Sony Projector VPL-VW1100ES User Manual

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Use the provided USB charging AC power 
adaptor to charge your 3D glasses.
Connect the USB charging cable supplied 
with the unit, to the supplied USB charging 
AC power adaptor only. 
Using any other connector may cause fire, a 
rise in temperature or damage to the cable 
and glasses.
1Turn off the power of the 3D 
glasses.
2Open the 3D glasses cover and 
connect the USB charging cable 
supplied with the unit.
3Connect the USB cable to the 
USB connector of the supplied 
USB charging AC power 
adaptor.
4Connect the AC power cord for 
USB charging AC power adaptor 
to the supplied USB charging 
AC power adaptor.
5Plug the AC power cord for USB 
charging AC power adaptor into 
an AC outlet.
Charging starts. The LED indicator on 
the 3D glasses lights up in orange while 
the glasses are being charged.
(After charging finishes, the LED 
indicator turns off.)
Precautions about USB charging 
AC power adaptor
Installation
Do not place the USB charging AC power 
adaptor in a location where it is:
 Subject to extreme high temperature (E.g., 
in a car with its windows closed)
 Subject to direct sunlight or near a heat 
source
 Subject to mechanical vibration or shock
Operation
 To prevent damage, be careful not to drop 
or otherwise cause a mechanical shock to 
the unit.
 After using, disconnect the unit from the 
AC outlet and the equipment.
 Disconnect the unit from the AC outlet by 
pulling on the plug. Do not pull on the 
cord.
 To avoid short-circuiting, do not allow the 
terminals of the USB charging AC power 
adaptor or connector to touch any metal 
object.
Charging the 3D Glasses
Caution
Open the cover.
Supplied USB cable
Supplied USB charging AC power adaptor
AC power cord for USB 
charging AC power adaptor 
						

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Cleaning
 Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth. If the 
unit is very dirty, wipe it off with a soft 
cloth lightly moistened with a mild 
detergent solution, and then wipe with a 
soft dry cloth.
 Do not use any type of solvent such as 
alcohol, thinner, or benzine as it may 
damage the finish of the cabinet.
 If you use any chemical cleaner, observe 
the instructions provided with the product.
 If the cabinet of the unit is splashed with 
any type of solvent such as insecticide, or 
remains in contact for a long time with 
rubber or vinyl, the finish of the cabinet 
may be damaged.
Using the Picture 
Position
You can store up to five combinations of 
lens settings (focus, window size, window 
position) and aspect ratio, and you can recall 
those settings.
1Press the POSITION button.
The Picture Position selecting palette is 
displayed.
2Press the POSITION button 
repeatedly, or press the M/m/ 
buttons to select the position.
The settings of the position selected is 
recalled.
Store or delete the lens settings and 
aspect ratio in the “Picture Position” of 
the Screen   menu (1 page 37). 
A position where lens settings and 
aspect ratio are not stored is displayed as 
“---.” 
						

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Image of the lens moving
In the example below, the images with 
aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are 
projected on a 2.35:1 screen.
 After you have selected and confirmed the 
lens position, the lens starts to move. Do not 
touch, or place anything near, the lens, 
otherwise it may cause injury or a 
malfunction.
 If you press any button on the unit while the 
lens is moving, the lens stops. In this case, 
select the lens position again or adjust the 
lens manually.
 The Picture Position function is not 
guaranteed to reproduce the lens settings 
precisely.
 When you use the subtended screen angle of 
two or more aspects using lens zoom, install 
the unit within the specified parameters 
referring to  “Projection distance” (1 page 
79). With some setting positions, the range of 
lens shift may be restricted, even though the 
unit is installed within the specified 
parameters.
Notes
When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input
When a 2.35:1 image is input
Press the POSITION 
button.
The 2.35:1 image expands to 
fill the screen. 
						

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the 
Video Signal
You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received.
Press ASPECT.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the “Aspect” setting.
You can also select it using the menu 
(1 page 38).
Original image Recommended setting and resultant images
ASPECT 
button
1.85:1
Squeezed 1.85:1
1.85:1 Zoom
2.35:1
Squeezed 2.35:1
2.35:1 Zoom 
						

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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images
1.78:1 (16:9)
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Normal
Squeezed
Stretch
2.35:1
V Stretch
When using an anamorphic lens 
						

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 Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal. (1 page 74)
 The aspect cannot be selected for an input signal from a computer, or when preset memory number 
76, 77, 78, 79, or 96 (1 page 70) signal is input.
Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting
 Select the aspect 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 unit is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original 
picture by switching the aspect may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors 
or producers, which are legally protected.
Notes
Original image Recommended setting and resultant images
16:9
Squeeze
When using an anamorphic lens 
						

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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room 
conditions.
You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.
Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons.
Setting items Description
CINEMA FILM 1 Picture quality suited to reproducing the highly dynamic and clear images 
typical of master positive film.
CINEMA FILM 2 Picture quality suited to reproducing the rich tone and color typical of a 
movie theater.
CINEMA DIGITAL Picture quality suited to reproducing digital cinema-like images 
resembling DCI specifications (1 page 56).
REF A picture quality setup suitable for when you want to reproduce faithfully 
the original image quality, or for enjoying image quality, without any 
adjustment.
TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, etc.
PHOTO Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera.
GAME Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and fast 
response.
BRT CINE Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright environment, such 
as a living room.
BRT TV Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, concerts, and 
other video images in a bright environment, such as a living room.
CALIBRATED 
PRESET buttons 
						

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Using “ImageDirector3” to Adjust the Picture 
Quality
By using the “ImageDirector3,” you can make the desired gamma correction from a 
computer connected to the unit. Connect the REMOTE connector of the unit with a 
computer and start-up “ImageDirector3” on the computer.
For details on how to use “ImageDirector3,” refer to the Help in “ImageDirector3.”
 You need to install the “ImageDirector3” on a computer beforehand. “ImageDirector3” can be 
downloaded from the Sony website.
http://esupport.sony.com/US/p/select-system.pl
http://www.pro.sony.eu/pro/article/projectors-home-cinema-article
 When connecting the REMOTE or LAN connector to a computer, connect with both the computer 
and unit turned off.
 You can perform adjustment with “ImageDirector3” when “Gamma Correction” in the Picture 
 menu (1 page 35) is set to 1.8, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, or 2.6. Adjustment is not possible when it 
is set to Gamma 7 to 10 and Off.
 Before using “ImageDirector3,” use the Picture   menu to set “Gamma Correction” to 1.8, 2.0, 
2.1, 2.2, 2.4, or 2.6. In “ImageDirector3”, the display is Gamma 1, Gamma 2, Gamma 3, Gamma 
4, Gamma 5 and Gamma 6 respectively.
 If you use “ImageDirector3” while a 3D video image is displayed or a 3D signal is input, the image 
may be distorted.
Notes 
						

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Using the Menus
 
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.
Operation through 
the Menus
The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu 
for making various adjustments and settings. 
If you select an item name followed by an 
arrow (B), the next menu window with 
setting items appears.
1Press MENU.
The menu window appears.
2Press M/m to select a menu item, 
and press , or  .
The items that can be set or adjusted 
with the selected menu appear. The item 
presently selected is shown in white.
3Press M/m to select an item you 
want to set or adjust and press 
, or  .
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu, in a setting menu, in an 
adjustment menu or in the next menu 
window.
Using the Menus
Pop-up menu
Setting items 
						

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4Make the setting or adjustment 
of an item.
When changing the adjustment 
level
To increase the value, press M/,.
To decrease the value, press m/