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, 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 37).
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 37).
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.
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 58).
 The aspect cannot be selected for an input signal from a computer, or 
an input signal with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (pages 53, 54, 58). Setting items Description 
						

							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, Japanese, Chinese 
(Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Korean, Thai, and 
Arabic.
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 39).
 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 the Remote Start is set to “On,” the standby power requirement 
will increase.
Note 
						

							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 HDMI signals with 3D information are 
input to the unit, displays 3D video images according to the 3D system 
of those HDMI signals.
2D: Displays 2D video images.
* The 3D information is additional information to discriminate 3D. 
Some HDMI signals have additional information to discriminate 3D 
and some HDMI signals have none.
3D Format: Set the 3D system when the input HDMI signals do not 
include 3D information.
Simulated 3D: Converts 2D video images to 3D video images. The 
setting can be made only for input the HD signals.
The simulated 3D feature may have limited effect, depending on the 
video source.
There are differences in perception of 3D video images among 
individuals.
Side-by-Side: Select this to display 3D images as two similar images, 
side-by-side.
Over-Under: Select this to display 3D images as two similar images, 
one above the other.
Tips
 “2D-3D Display Sel.” cannot be set to “3D” for some video sources. 
For available 3D signals, see “Compatible 3D Signals” (page 56).
 The simulated 3D feature may have limited effect, depending on the 
screen size (100 to 120 inches recommended) and the video source.
 The menu display has a ghost while a 3D video image is displayed and 
is best viewed with the 3D glasses.
3D Brightness For adjusting the brightness of the picture when watching 3D video 
images. 
You can select the brightness “High” or “Standard.” 
						

							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 
“Low.”
Tip
There are differences in perception of 3D video images converted by the 
simulated 3D function among individuals.
Dynamic Range Sets the video input level for HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors.
Auto: Sets the video input level automatically.
Limited: The video input level is set for signals of 16-235.
Full: The video input level is set for signals of 0-255.
If the video output setting of the connected HDMI device is not set 
correctly, light and dark parts of the video may appear too light or too 
dark.
Test Pattern Displays a test pattern according to the setting.
On: A test pattern appears on the screen to be used when adjusting the 
lens with “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens Shift.”
Off: A test pattern does not appear.
Tip
While the test pattern is displayed, it is only displayed in green to allow 
you to adjust the focus easily.
Settings Lock Locks menu item settings to prevent operational error (page 36).
Off: Cancels the Settings Lock.
Level A: Group 1 items (below) are not displayed on the menu, and are 
not available.
Level B: Group 1 and Group 2 items (below) are not displayed on the 
menus, and are not available. Setting items Description
Depth
Normal Fr on t D e pt h
Note 
						

							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
Lens Control
Anamorphic Lens
Trigger Select
IR Receiver
Blanking
Panel Alignment
Network Setting 
						

							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 such as “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” 
and “Lens Shift,” by mistake.
On: Enables adjustment of the lens.
Off: Prevents any adjustment of the lens.
Anamorphic Lens Select a setting to match the anamorphic lens conversion ratio.
1.24x: Select this when you use an anamorphic lens with a horizontal 
rate of 1.24×.
1.32x: Select this when you use an anamorphic lens with a horizontal 
rate of 1.32×.
Trigger Select Switches the output function of the TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 connector.
Off: Turns off the TRIGGER connector function.
Power: Outputs 12 V signals from the TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 
connectors when the unit is on. The TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 
connectors do not output any signals when the unit is in standby.
V Stretch: Works with the “Aspect” setting’s “V Stretch” 
(page 31) and outputs a 12 V signal from the TRIGGER 1 or TRIGGER 
2 connector.
2.35:1 Zoom: Works with the “Aspect” setting’s “2.35:1 Zoom” 
(page 31) and outputs a 12 V signal from the TRIGGER 1 or TRIGGER 
2 connector.
IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear 
of the unit. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only. 
						

							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 for the signal from 
the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The signal type is displayed in the 
Information  menu.
Depending on the computer input signal, parts of screen may be hidden or displayed incorrectly.Items Description
Model Name Displays the model name
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
Signal type Displays the type of the input signal. When input signals with 3D 
information are input, the type of input signals and the 3D format are 
displayed.
Software Version Displays the software version.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).
Note
About the Preset Memory
Note
Model name
Serial No.
Software version Signal type