Sony Projector Vpl Vw60 User Manual

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Using the Menus
Cinema Black ProAdvanced Iris
Switches the iris function during projection.
Auto1: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
Auto2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto1”. The 
contrast of the scene becomes reduced.
Sensitivity: If “Auto1” or “Auto2” is selected, either “Recommend”, 
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response 
speed with Sensitivity Mode.
Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.
Off: Normal contrast.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
Tip
When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan 
increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.
ContrastAdjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the 
lower the contrast.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/– on the 
remote control.
BrightnessAdjusts 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.
ColorAdjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
HueAdjusts 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.Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set, and store 
your favorite color temperature.
SharpnessSharpens 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 
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Expert Setting NR (Noise Reduction)
Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Usually, select “Off”.
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low”, 
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.
DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer)
According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for 
playback.
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film 
sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a 
format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is 
automatically selected.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive 
format.
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting.
Black Level Adj. (Adjust)
Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Set according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma Correction
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from three options.
Gamma1: Makes a scene a little brighter.
Gamma2: Makes a scene brighter.
Gamma3: Makes a scene darker.
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off”
Using the specified controller, “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a 
CD-ROM) allows you to adjust, set, and store a favorite tone in a 
computer.
For detailed information on “ImageDirector3”, refer to the Help 
provided on the supplied CD-ROM in the computer. 
						

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Advanced Picture Menu
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.
RCP (Real Color 
Processing)You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the 
picture independently.
User1, User2, User3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color 
Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can 
view the picture with the adjusted picture quality.
Off: Cancels this feature.
For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”. 
(1 page 34)
Color SpaceYou can convert the range of color reproduction.
Normal: Converts the color to Hi-Vision color.
Wide: Reproduces more natural color tones in a wider range of color 
reproduction, compared to “Normal”. 
						

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Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, 
and select wide screen mode, etc.
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Wide Mode 
(Video signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. This item is enabled only when a video signal 
(preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 64, 65) is input.
Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged over the entire screen 
properly. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut 
off.
Normal: A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center 
of the screen to fill the vertical screen size.
Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio. 
A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and 
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.
Anamorphic Zoom: A 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is converted to a 
normal 16:9 picture on the screen. This mode is best suited when 
using a commercially available Anamorphic lens which converts a 
normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture to a 2.35:1 picture.
Wide Mode 
(PC signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. This item is enabled only when a PC signal is 
input.
Full1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing 
the aspect ratio of the original picture.
Full2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.
Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and 
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.
Over ScanHides the outline of the picture.
On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this setting when noise 
appears along the edge of the picture.
Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.
Tip
To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen, 
refer to “Blanking” on the Installation   menu (1 page 51). 
						

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Screen AreaSelects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is 
overscanned.
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
This item is effective only when a Hi-Vision signal (preset memory No. 
7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14) is input and “On” is selected in “Over Scan”.
V CenterAdjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.
As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the 
selected number decreases, the screen moves down.
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
Vertical SizeReduces or enlarges the picture vertically. 
The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting 
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together 
with “V Center”.
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
Adjust SignalYou can adjust the input signal.
APA: Adjusts the position of the image signal automatically for 
“Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift”.
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer signal.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the 
narrower the picture. Adjust the setting to match the number of dots of 
the input signal.
Shift:Adjusts the position of the picture.
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves 
to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to 
the left. Use < / , to adjust the horizontal position.
V:  As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use M / 
m to adjust the vertical position.
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Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.
StatusSets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, 
message when turning off the power, and warning messages.
LanguageSelects 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.
Cooling SettingUse this item when using the projector at high altitudes.
High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher.
Standard: Use this setting when using the projector at normal 
altitudes.
When this item is set to “High”, the fan noise becomes slightly 
louder since the number of fan rotation increases.
Standby ModeLowers the power consumption in standby.
When set to “Standard”, the power consumption in standby becomes 
normal.
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby is lowered.
When this item is set to “Low”, the HDMI Control function will not 
operate.
Power SavingSets the power saving mode.
When set to “On”, the projector goes into power saving mode if no 
signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time, the ON/STANDBY 
indicator lights in orange, then the screen becomes dark. In power 
saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input 
or any button is pressed. If you do not want to set the projector to 
power saving mode, select “Off”.
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Input-A Signal Sel.Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected to 
the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting 
“Input-A” with the INPUT button.
Au to : Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a DVD player/
recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital tuner, etc.
When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to 
“Auto,” select the item according to the input signal.
Color SystemSelects the color system of the input signal.
Au to : Selects the color system of the input signal automatically 
from among NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, 
PA L - N ,  o r  PA L 6 0 .
“NTSC3.58”–“PA L - N”: Allows you to set the color system to the 
selected system manually.
Normally, set this to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, 
select the color system appropriate for the input signal.
Lamp SettingWhen replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. 
(1 page 60)
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Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
 
HDMI Control Selects the function whether to turn the HDMI Control function 
effective, when the HDMI 1 INPUT and HDMI 2 INPUT 
connectors are connected to an HDMI control compatible 
equipment.
HDMI Control: When set to “On”, the HDMI Control function is 
turned effective and the following settings can be assigned.
PJ →HDMI Power Sync:  When set to on “On”, the projector is 
powered off while the HDMI control compatible equipment 
connected to the projector is also powered off at the same time. 
HDMI →PJ Power Sync:  When set to “On”, the HDMI control 
compatible equipment connected to the projector is automatically 
powered on or played back, etc., while the projector is also 
powered on at the same time.
HDMI Device List:  Lists all the HDMI control compatible 
equipment connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT 
connectors of the projector.
 When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”, this item will not operate.
 To operate the connected equipment, be sure the equipment is  HDMI control compatible and assign the appropriate settings to 
use the HDMI Control function.
For details, see “About the HDMI Control” ( 1 page 53).
Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal 
automatically when the INPUT button is pressed.
When set to “On”, the projector detects whether a Component, 
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video, S-video or Input-A signal is input when 
the input terminal with effective signals is automatically selected by 
pressing INPUT. Set this to “Off” when you want to select an input 
selector with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting 
manually.
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Te s t  P a t t e r nDisplays the test pattern.
When set to “On,” a test pattern appears on the screen to be used 
when adjusting the lens with “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens 
Shift,” or correcting the screen proportions with “V Keystone.” A 
test pattern does not appear when this item is set to “Off.”
Tip
While the test pattern is displayed, it is only displayed in green to 
allow you to adjust the focus easily.
BackgroundSelects the background color of the screen when no signal is 
input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”. 
						

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Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.
V KeystoneCorrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top ( ): 
Sets a lower value (– direction) 
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( ): 
Sets a higher value (+ direction).
Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift 
feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original 
or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.
Image FlipFlips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. 
Off: The picture does not flip.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation.
Lens ControlAvoids any operation of the lens such as “Lens Focus,” “Lens 
Zoom,” and “Lens Shift,” by mistake.
When set to “On,” you can adjust the projection lens using “Lens 
Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens Shift.” After you make this 
adjustment, it is recommended that you set this item to “Off” to 
avoid any operation of the lens.
IR ReceiverSelects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front 
and rear of the projector. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.
Note