Sony Projector VPL-VW350ES User Manual

							21Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
Next menu window
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/
						

							22Picture Menu
Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input 
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (page 54).
Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.
Note
Setting items Description
Calib. Preset 
[CALIBRATED 
PRESET]You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video 
source or the environment.
You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively.
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, based on the tones changed for Cinema 
Film 1.
Reference: 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, 
and other video images.
Photo: Ideal for projecting still images taken with a digital camera.
Game: Picture quality suited to gaming, with well-modulated colors and 
fast response.
Bright Cinema: Picture quality suited for watching movies in a bright 
environment, such as a living room.
Bright TV: Picture quality suited for watching TV programs, sports, 
concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a 
living room.
User: You can adjust the picture quality to suit your taste, and save the 
setting. The factory default setting is the same as “Reference.”
Tip
Any adjustments to picture quality settings are saved for each input. 
						

							23Picture Menu
Using the Menus
Reset Resets all currently selected Calib. Preset mode settings to their default 
values (page 21).
Tip
Reset does not affect settings saved for the Custom 1 to 5 items of 
“Color Temp.”
Reality Creation 
[REALITY 
CREATION]Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images. (Super-resolution 
function)
On: Adjusts the settings of “Reality Creation.”
Database: Select “Normal” or “Mastered in 4K.”
“Mastered in 4K” provides image quality suitable for Blu-ray Disc™ 
“Mastered in 4K” releasing from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and detail 
of the picture become sharper.
Noise Filtering: When you increase the setting value, the noise 
(picture roughness) becomes less prominent.
Test: On/Off: Changes “On” and “Off” at a certain frequency to check 
the effect of “Reality Creation.”
Tip
The display position of status during the test works together with the 
“Menu Position” setting (page 29).
Off: The “Reality Creation” function is not applied.
Cinema Black Pro
Contrast Enhancer 
[CONTRAST 
ENHANCER]Corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize 
contrast according to a scene.
Increases image sharpness and makes image dynamic.
High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the contrast enhancer.
Off: The contrast enhancer function is not applied.
Lamp Control  Switches the lamp output.
High: Increases the brightness, and projects brighter images.
Low: Decreases the brightness, and enhances blacks by minimizing 
brightness. 
Tip
Setting “Low” reduces fan noise, while also reducing energy 
consumption for longer lamp life.
Motionflow 
[MOTIONFLOW]Smooth High: Provides smoother picture movement; especially 
effective for film-based content. 
Smooth Low: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use. 
Impulse: Reproduces original picture quality. Provides cinema-like 
picture, which may flicker. 
Combination: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness for 
high-speed picture content. 
True Cinema: Images, such as a movie created in 24 frames per second, 
are reproduced at the original framerate. 
Off: The “Motionflow” function is not applied.
Tips
 Select “Off” if the selected “Smooth High,” “Smooth Low,” “Impulse,” 
“Combination,” or “True Cinema” results in a distorted picture.
 Depending on the picture content, you may not see the effect visually 
even if you have changed the settings. Setting items Description 
						

							24Picture Menu
Contrast 
[CONTRAST]Adjusts the contrast.
Higher values increase the sharpness in images, while lower values 
decrease the sharpness.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST +/- on the 
remote control.
Brightness
[BRIGHTNESS]Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the 
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS +/- on the 
remote control.
Color Adjusts the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
Hue Adjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower 
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.
[COLOR TEMP]Adjusts the color temperature.
D93: Equivalent to 9,300 K color temperature normally used in TVs. 
Gives white colors a blue tint.
D75: Equivalent to 7,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary 
standard illuminant. Gives a neutral tint between “D93” and “D65.”
D65: Equivalent to 6,500 K color temperature used as a standard 
illuminant. Gives white colors a red tint.
D55: Equivalent to 5,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary 
standard illuminant. Gives white colors an even redder tint.
Custom 1 to 5: Enables you to adjust, set, and store your favorite color 
temperature.
The factory default settings are as follows.
Custom 1: Same as “D93” color temperature setting.
Custom 2: Same as “D75” color temperature setting.
Custom 3: Same as “D65” color temperature setting.
Custom 4: Same as “D55” color temperature setting.
Custom 5: Setting that prioritizes brightness.
Sharpness
[SHARPNESS]Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the 
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS +/- on the 
remote control.
Expert Setting
NR (Noise 
Reduction)Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Au to : Detects the noise level to reduce the roughness or noise of the 
picture automatically.
High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the roughness or noise 
of the input signal source.
Off: The NR (noise reduction) function is not applied.
Tip
The noise level may not be detected accurately with “Auto” depending 
on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with “Auto,” 
select a setting from among “High,” “Middle,” “Low” or “Off.” Setting items Description 
						

							25Picture Menu
Using the Menus
MPEG NR 
(MPEG Noise 
Reduction)Reduces block noise and mosquito noise, in particular in digital signals.
Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the block noise and mosquito 
noise of the picture automatically.
High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the block noise and 
mosquito noise of the input signal source.
Off: The MPEG NR (MPEG noise reduction) function is not applied.
Tip
The noise level may not be detected accurately with “Auto” depending 
on the input signal source. If the picture is unacceptable with “Auto,” 
select a setting from among “High,” “Middle,” “Low” or “Off.”
Smooth Gradation Smooths the gradation of the flat parts of images.
High/Middle/Low: You can adjust the smooth gradation effect.
Off: The smooth gradation function is not applied.
Film Mode According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for 
playback.
Auto: Suitable for reproducing the original picture movement. 
Normally, set this to “Auto.”
Off: Plays back the picture in progressive format without detecting 
video signals automatically.
Gamma 
Correction
[GAMMA 
CORRECTION]Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from 10 options.
1.8: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall.
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.6: Dark Produces a darker picture overall.
Gamma 7: Produces a sharper picture by emphasizing darker parts.
Gamma 8: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 7. Select this when 
you watch in a bright environment, such as a living room.
Gamma 9: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 8.
Gamma 10: Increases the sharpness in images. Select this when you 
watch TV programs, etc., in a bright environment, such as a living room.
Off: The “Gamma Correction” function is not applied.
Color Correction
[COLOR 
CORRECTION]On: Adjusts Hue, Saturation or Brightness of the selected colors.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color.
1Press M/m to select “Color Select,” then press 
						

							26Picture Menu
x.v.Color Set this item when connecting the unit with equipment that supports 
x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal.
On: You can play back an x.v.Color video signal.
Off: The “x.v.Color” function is not applied.
For details on x.v.Color, see “About the x.v.Color” (page 46).
Tip
Setting x.v.Color to “On” disables gamma adjustment.
Color Space
[COLOR SPACE]Converts the color space.
BT.709: An ITU-R BT.709 color space, which is used for high-
definition television broadcast or Blu-ray Disc. The color space is 
equivalent to sRGB.
Color Space 1: The color space suited for watching TV programs and 
video images, such as sport, concerts, etc.
Color Space 2: The color space suited for watching TV programs, sport, 
concerts, and other video images in a bright environment, such as a 
living room.
Color Space 3: The color space suited for watching movies in a bright 
environment, such as a living room.
Custom: You can adjust the color space setting.
Input Lag 
ReductionReduces the delay of the display for a video.
On: Reproduces a smooth fast-moving video image with a reduced 
sense of afterimage.
Off: Turns the Input Lag Reduction function off.
Tip
When “Input Lag Reduction” is set to “On,” Motionflow, NR, and MPEG 
NR cannot be set. Setting items Description 
						

							27Screen Menu
Using the Menus
Screen Menu
You can set the picture size, aspect mode, etc.
These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input 
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (page 54).
Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.
Note
Setting items Description
Aspect
[ASPECT]You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current 
input signal (page 16). 
You can set the function only when a video signal other than a resolution 
of 4096 × 2160 pixels is input.
1.85:1 Zoom: A 1.85:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original 
aspect ratio, enlarged so that black bands do not appear at the top and 
bottom of the screen.
2.35:1 Zoom: A 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original 
aspect ratio, enlarged so that black bands at the top and bottom of the 
screen are as small as possible.
When you select “2.35:1 Zoom” from “Trigger Select 1/2” on the 
Installation   menu, a 12 V signal is output from the TRIGGER 1 or 
TRIGGER 2 connector (page 34).
Normal: Input video is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged to 
fill the screen. This mode is suitable for viewing 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 
(4:3) video.
V Stretch: This is the most suitable mode for using a 2.35:1 screen to 
view 2.35:1 video with a commercially available anamorphic lens.
When you select “V Stretch” from “Trigger Select 1/2” on the 
Installation   menu, a 12 V signal is output from the TRIGGER 1 or 
TRIGGER 2 connector (page 34).
Squeeze: With this setting, 1.78:1 (16:9) and 1.33:1 (4:3) video will be 
displayed in their correct aspect ratios when you use a commercially 
available anamorphic lens.
Stretch: Displays video that has been squeezed to 1.33:1 (4:3) as 1.78:1 
(16:9) aspect ratio. 
						

							28Screen Menu
Tips
 When you select “V Stretch” or “Squeeze,” select the anamorphic lens 
type from “Anamorphic Lens” in the Installation   menu.
 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 (pages 52, 53, 57). Setting items Description 
						

							29Setup Menu
Using the Menus
Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.
Setting items Description
Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for certain menus, 
message when turning off the power, and warning messages.
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
Menu Position You can change the position to display the menu on the screen.
Bottom Left: Displays the menu on the bottom left area of the screen.
Center: Displays the menu on the center of the screen.
Cooling Setting Sets the unit to operate at the prevailing atmospheric pressure.
High: Use this setting when using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m 
(approx. 4,900 ft) or higher.
Standard: Use this setting when using the unit at normal altitudes.
Tip
When this item is set to “High,” the fan noise becomes slightly louder 
since the fan speed increases.
Remote Start Sets the Remote Start settings.
On: You can turn on the power from a PC or a terminal which is 
connected to a network.
Off: Turns off the Remote Start function.
Tips
 To use the function, the unit should be connected to the network in 
advance (page 36).
 To turn on the power with the Remote Start function, a special 
command should be sent from a PC or a terminal. For details, consult 
with qualified Sony personnel.
When Remote Start is set to “On,” the standby power requirement will 
increase. When Network Management is set to “On,” the Remote Start 
setting is set to “Off” automatically, and you cannot change the setting.
Note 
						

							30Setup Menu
Network ManagementOn: Set when connected to the network and continuously 
communicating with the projector control equipment.
When Network Management is set to “On,” the network function is 
continuously enabled. Set Network Management to “Off” for normal 
use. If you set to “On,” the power consumption increases.
Power Saving Sets the power saving mode.
Standby: If no signal is input for 10 minutes, power is turned off 
automatically and the projector goes into standby mode.
Off: Disables the power saving function.
Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting 
(page 47). Setting items Description
Note