Sony Projector VPL-VW500ES User Manual

31Screen Menu
Using the Menus
Aspect
[ASPECT]You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current 
input signal (page 18). 
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,...

32Setup Menu
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. Available 
languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, Spanish, 
Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian,...

33Setup Menu
Using the Menus
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 48). Setting items Description 

34Function Menu
Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the unit.
Setting items Description
3D Settings You can change the settings of the 3D function.
2D-3D Display 
Sel.For Switching the video images to “2D” or “3D.”
Au to : Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D 
information* are input. Displays 2D video images when other signals 
are input.
3D: Displays 3D video images according to the 3D system selected in 
“3D Format.” However, when...

35Function Menu
Using the Menus
3D Depth Adjust For adjusting the depth of the 3D video images on the screen. The 
setting can be made only when a 3D Format other than “Simulated 3D” 
is selected.
We recommend that “3D Depth Adjust” be set to “0.” The 3D video 
images may be difficult to perceive, depending on the setting of “3D 
Depth Adjust.”
Simulated 3D 
EffectFor adjusting the 3D effect when 2D content is converted to 3D video 
images. You can select the effect from among “High,” “Middle,” and...

36Function Menu
Group 1 Group 2
Items Locked by Settings Lock
Picture menu
Reset
Reality Creation
Advanced Iris
Contrast Enhancer
Lamp Control
Motionflow
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Hue
Color Temp.
Sharpness
NR
MPEG NR
Smooth Gradation
Film Mode
Gamma Correction
Color Correction
Clear White
x.v.Color
Color Space
Advanced Picture menu
Auto CalibrationSetup menu
Status
Language
Menu Position
Cooling Setting
Remote Start
Lamp Setting
Function menu
Dynamic Range
Te s t Pa t te rn
Installation menu
Image Flip...

37Installation Menu
Using the Menus
Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.
Setting items Description
Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Off: The picture does not flip.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation.
Lens Control Avoids any operation of the lens...

38Installation Menu
Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four 
directions of the screen.
Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom 
using the M/m buttons.
Adjust the amount of blanking using the 

39Installation Menu
Using the Menus
When “Zone” is selected: Select the position to adjust with 

40Information Menu
Information Menu
The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, input signal type, software 
version and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
You cannot adjust or change the displays listed above.
This unit has default image data to adjust preset data for input signals appropriately according 
to the signals shown in “Preset Signals” (page 53) (the preset memory). When the preset signal 
is input, the unit automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data...