Sony Projector Vpl Vw12ht User Manual

							VPL-VW12HT
 2002 Sony Corporation4-090-454-11(1)
VPL-VW12HT
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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Video Projector
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, you may
contact: Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC) 12451 Gateway
Boulevard Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: VPL-VW12HT
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Europe
This product with the CE marking complies with both the
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the
following European standards:
• EN60950: Product Safety
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is intended for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment(s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in
als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, Japan
Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand
Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07 —1)YP332
Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13
Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENANHOU
Cord length (max.) 4.5 m 4.5 m — — — —
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1) Use the correct plug for your country.
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Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)
Features ..................................................................... 8 (GB)
Location and Function of Controls ....................... 10 (GB)
Front/Left Side ....................................................... 10 (GB)
Rear/Right Side/Bottom ......................................... 10 (GB)
Control Panel ......................................................... 12 (GB)
Connector Panel ..................................................... 13 (GB)
Remote Commander .............................................. 14 (GB)
Setting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector ........................................... 16 (GB)
Connecting the Projector ....................................... 16 (GB)
Connecting to a VCR/15k RGB/Component/
Progressive Component Equipment ................. 16 (GB)
Connecting to a Computer ..................................... 17 (GB)
Selecting the Menu Language ............................... 18 (GB)
Projecting ................................................................ 19 (GB)
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Using the Menu ....................................................... 23 (GB)
The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 24 (GB)
The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 25 (GB)
The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 30 (GB)
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 31 (GB)
Installation
Installation Example ............................................... 32 (GB)
Floor Installation .................................................... 32 (GB)
Ceiling Installation ................................................. 35 (GB)
Notes on Installation .............................................. 39 (GB)
Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 39 (GB)
Unsuitable Conditions for Use ............................... 39 (GB) 
						

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Maintenance
Maintenance ............................................................ 41 (GB)
Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 41 (GB)
Replacing the Air Filter! ........................................ 42 (GB)
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 43 (GB)
Other
Specifications ......................................................... 46 (GB)
Index ........................................................................ 50 (GB) 
						

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Precautions
On safety
•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days.
•To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily
accessible.
•The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
•Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
•Be careful not to catch your fingers with the
adjusters when you lift up the projector. Do not
push hard on the top of the projector with the
adjusters out.
On illumination
•To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen
should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.
•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use
a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the
contrast ratio.
•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque
draperies.
•It is desirable to install the projector in a room where
floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If
the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is
recommended that the carpet and wall paper be
changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build-up
After you turn off the power with the 1 key on the
Remote Commander or the I / 
1 key on the control
panel, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet
while the cooling fan is still running.
Do not block ventilation holes
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust)
on the front. Do not block or place anything near
these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur,
causing picture degradation or damage to the
projector.
On cleaning
•To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean
it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.
•Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens,
use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth,
detergent solution, or thinner.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
About the LCD projector
•The LCD projector is manufactured using high-
precision technology. You may, however, see tiny
black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green)
that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This
is a normal result of the manufacturing process and
does not indicate a malfunction.
•Air polluted by tobacco smoke, etc., may have a
negative effect on the projector.
Be sure to avoid tobacco smoke, etc., from directly
getting in to this unit.
Ventilate well when using this unit in a closed room.
Precautions
Overview 
						

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Features
High brightness, high picture quality
•New, wide LCD panel
The newly developed high-resolution wide LCD
panel (1366 × 768 dots) provides higher uniformity
and reduced ghosts.
•High-contrast
Improvements in the LCD panel and the optical
system provide a high-contrast images.
•High-brightness – 1000 ANSI lumens
The LCD panel with its newly developed 200 W
UHP lamp, optical unit and lens achieves a high
level of brightness of as much as 1000 ANSI lumens
(16:9 projection), allowing for improved home
viewing.
•High-quality images
In addition to the new wide LCD panel, a variety of
functions are now available in the projector. These
include DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation
Multifunction), Sony’s proprietary high-quality
image technology; CINE MOTION; 3-D Gamma
Correction, providing excellent uniformity; Cinema
Black Mode, a mode that reduces the black level
according to the input source/projection
environment; and 3-D YC Separation/DNR (NTSC),
a feature that reproduces a clear image without noise.
High-adaptability in the home
environment
•Reduced noise
The exhaust opening at the front is connected to an
internal fan and air duct. This means the distance
from the fan to the exhaust opening is long,
significantly reducing fan noise.
•Flexible setup
The projection lens has a short focus (100 inches at
3.3 m (10.7 feet) with an aspect ratio of 16:9). The
digital keystone correction function allows
projection at a wide angle. The projector’s white
color goes with any color (ceilings, walls, etc.).•Detection of clogs in the air filter
This projector uses an air filter which allows a
microcomputer to detect the presence of clogs in the
filter according to the environment where the unit is
used.
To detect clogs accurately, reset the air filter the
first time you use the projector, and every time
you replace the air filter.
For details, see “To reset the air filter” on page 42 (GB).
Wide Screen/DTV/High Definition
Television
•Wide Screen
This projector utilizes a 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel,
allowing seven screen modes (ZOOM, FULL,
SUBTITLE, WIDE ZOOM, etc.) using all panel
pixels (1366 × 768).
It offers NORMAL THROUGH mode and FULL
THROUGH mode to reproduce a sharp image with
one-to-one mapping.
•DVD, DTV, High-Definition Television
The projector’s super-precise image exceeds 3.14
million pixels. It is also compatible with next-
generation DTV (digital TV) and high-definition
television signals. Combined with a tuner or a
MUSE decoder (optional), you can enjoy DTV,
high-definition television, high-definition LD, etc.
Video memory
The projector has a video memory function. The user
can store up to 6 settings (image quality, aspect,
temperature color, DRC-MF, etc.) according to the
input source. The user can directly recall any setting
from the Remote Commander.
Gamma correction
Using the gamma control software (“ImageDirector”)1)
provided with the projector, you can adjust R, G, and
B values independently.
For instructions on how to use the ImageDirector, see the
Operating Instructions provided on the CD-ROM that came
with the projector.
Features
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Multi scan compatibility
•Scan converter built-in
This projector has a built-in scan converter which
converts the input signal for a 1366 × 768 pixel
image.
•Compatible with 16:9 RGB
1)
This projector is compatible with 16:9 aspect ratio
RGB signals.
•Input signals
The projector can accept the following video signals:
Composite, S-video, Component, Progressive
component, DTV (480i/p, 720p/1080i), HDTV, 15k
RGB, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA.
•Compatible with six color systems
Any of the NTSC
 3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.432),
PAL-M, or PAL-N color systems can be selected
automatically or manually.
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•VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks
of the International Business Machines Corporation,
U.S.A.
•VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.
•IBM
® and PC/AT are a trademark and a registered
trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation, U.S.A.
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc.
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1) Compatible with specified signals only.
2) NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded in the NTSC format on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.
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Location and Function of
Controls
Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
1 Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the picture.
2 Focus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
3 Ventilation holes (exhaust)
4 Lens
Remove the lens cap before projection.
5Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
6 Adjusters
When a picture is projected on an exterior of the
screen, adjust the picture using these adjusters.
For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use
the adjusters” on page 11 (GB).
7 Connector panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13 (GB).
8 Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on page 12 (GB).
9 AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
0 Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
qa Lamp cover
qs Rear adjusters
qd Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter
About ventilation holes
Notes
•Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it
may cause internal heat build-up. Do not 
place your
hand near the ventilation holes, or you may be burned.
•To detect clogs accurately, reset the air filter the first
time you use the projector, and every time when you
replace the air filter.
•Replace and reset the air filter when a warning
message is displayed on the screen to ensure
optimal performance. This air filter cannot be
cleaned. You should also reset the air filter when
you use the projector for the first time.
For details, see “Replacing the Air Filter!” on page 42
(GB).
qf Adjuster buttons
Location and Function of Controls
18 2 3
4
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