Sony Projector VPL-VW350ES User Manual

11Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer
Connections and Preparations
Connecting to Video Equipment or a 
Computer
You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/
recorder, or PlayStation® equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of 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...

12Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer
 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...

13Projecting the Picture
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
1Turn 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...

14Watching 3D Video Images
Watching 3D Video 
Images
You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, 
such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray 
Discs, using the optional Active 3D Glasses 
(TDG-BT500A).
1Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D 
compatibility connected to the unit, 
then play the 3D content.
For details on how to play 3D content, 
refer to the operating instructions for the 
connected equipment.
2Turn on the unit and project the 3D 
video image onto the screen.
For details on how to project the image, 
see...

15Watching 3D Video Images
Projecting
Top or side view
Projector
10 m  10 m 10 m 
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16Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal
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 (page 27).ASPECT 
button
Original imageRecommended setting and resultant images
1.85:1
Squeezed 1.85:1
1.85:1 Zoom
2.35:1
Squeezed 2.35:1
2.35:1 Zoom 

17Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal
Projecting
Original imageRecommended setting and resultant images
1.78:1 (16:9)
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Normal
2.35:1
V Stretch
When using an anamorphic lens
16:9
Squeeze
When using an anamorphic lens 

18Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal
 Selectable aspect modes vary depending on 
the input signal (page 57).
 The aspect cannot be selected for an input 
signal from a computer, or an input signal 
with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (page 52).
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...

19Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Projecting
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.CALIBRATED 
PRESET buttons
Setting itemsDescription
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...

20Operation through 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...