Sony Projector VPL-VW665 User Manual

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Updating the 
Software
You can download files to update the 
software of the unit. Copy the downloaded 
files to your USB memory, insert the USB 
memory to the USB terminal of the unit, 
then perform the update.
To use the features updated, insert a USB 
memory device into a PC connected to the 
internet.
Download the update files from the 
following Sony website:
https://esupport.sony.com/
The website also explains how to install the 
update.
Some USB memories may not be supported 
for use. For...

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Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used for the light source has a 
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the 
color balance of the picture becomes 
strange, or “Please replace the Lamp.” 
appears on the screen, the lamp may be 
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one 
(not supplied) without delay.
Tip
The lifespan of the lamp used for the light 
source changes depending on the installation 
environment or use conditions. You can use the 
lamp longer by avoiding turning the lamp off 
until several minutes...

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5Loosen the 3 screws on the lamp with 
the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the 
handle, then pull the lamp straight out.
 Do not loosen other screws except the 3 
specified screws.
 Hold the lamp by the handle to remove 
and attach it.
6Push in the new lamp by the handle 
securely until it reaches the end, and 
then tighten the 3 screws.
Be careful not to touch the optical block 
inside the unit.
7Close the lamp door (inner cover), and 
then tighten the screw.
8Close the lamp cover.
Notes
Handle
Note 

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9Wipe dust off the ventilation holes 
(intake) with a soft cloth.
10Turn on the unit, then select the lamp 
setting item on the Setup   menu.
The menu screen below will be 
appeared.
Tip
If “Settings Lock” is set to “Level B,” set to 
“Off” once.
11Select “Yes.”
Caution
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid 
or other objects into the slot to avoid 
electrical shock or fire.
 The unit will not turn on unless the lamp is 
securely installed in place. The unit...

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Cleaning
Cleaning the cabinet
 To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is 
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly 
moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or 
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. 
 Clean the unit with a cleaning cloth. 
Wiping with a dirty cloth may scratch the 
unit.
 Using such materials or maintaining 
prolonged contact with...

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Specifications
ItemDescription
Display system SXRD panel, projection system
Display device Size of effective 
display area0.74-inch (18.8 mm) SXRD
Number of pixels 26,542,080 pixels (8,847,360 pixels × 3)
Projection lens 2.06 times zoom lens (motorized)
f = 21.7 mm to 44.7 mm
F3.0 to F4.0
Light source Ultra High Pressure Lamp 280 W type
Screen size 60 inches to 300 inches (1,524 mm to 7,620 mm) 
(measured diagonally)
Accepted digital signals 480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/
50i,...

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* Only the HDMI 2 input is compatible with HDCP 2.2.
 The values for mass and dimensions are approximate.
 Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local 
Sony Authorized Dealer.
 Information on accessories in this manual is current as of September 2015.
Design and specifications of this unit and its optional accessories are subject to change without 
notice.
The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this...

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* Available only for YCbCr 4:2:0 / 8 bit signal.
Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Digital signal
* Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of 
Component or Video GBR signal.
71 1920 × 1080/60i
(Frame packing)1080/60i 
(1920 × 1080i)67.500 60.000 –
72 1920 × 1080/50i
(Frame packing)1080/50i 
(1920 × 1080i)56.250 50.000 –
74 3840 × 2160/60p* 3840×2160/60p 
(3840 × 2160)135.000 60.000 –
75 3840 × 2160/50p* 3840 × 2160/50p 
(3840 × 2160)112.500 50.000...

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The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The following 
tables indicate them. The items that cannot be adjusted/set are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
ItemInput signal
Component signalVideo GBR signalComputer signal
Reality Creation
zz–
Advanced Iris
zzz
Contrast Enhancerz (excluding preset 
memory numbers 74 
to 79 and 93 to 96)z (excluding preset 
memory numbers 78, 
79 and 93 to 96)–
Lamp Control
zzz...

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z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: For further details, refer to the tables in “Motionflow” (page 63).
Screen menu
z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: For further details, refer to the tables in “Aspect Mode” (page 62).
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information 
 menu (page 42) and “Digital signal” (page 58), and check items that are adjustable/can be set.
This unit accepts the following types...