Sony Projector VPL-VW500ES User Manual

11Adjusting the Picture Position
Connections and Preparations
Lens adjustment window (test 
pattern)
1.78:1 (16:9)
2.35:1
1.85:1 1.33:1 (4:3)
The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each 
aspect ratio. 

12Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer
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 plugs may cause a malfunction or...

13Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer
Connections and Preparations
 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...

14Projecting the Picture
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 
which to...

15Watching 3D Video Images
Projecting
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...

16Using the Picture Position
Top or side view
Using the Picture 
Position
You can store up to five combinations of lens 
settings (focus, picture size, picture position) 
and aspect ratio, and you can recall those 
settings.
1Press POSITION.
The Picture Position selecting palette is 
displayed.
2Press POSITION repeatedly, or press 
M/m/  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...

17Using the Picture Position
Projecting
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 remote control 
or the unit while the lens is moving, the lens 
stops. In this case, select the lens position...

18Selecting 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 31).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 

19Selecting 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 

20Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal
 Selectable aspect modes vary depending on 
the input signal (page 58).
 The aspect cannot be selected for an input 
signal from a computer, or an input signal 
with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (page 53).
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...