Sony Projector Vpl Vw80 User Manual

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Notes on input of HDMI signal
The projector adjusts the RGB dynamic range of the equipment connected with HDMI 
cable to the following to suit the HDMI standard and display in best picture quality.
When video signal is input: Limited (16-235)
When computer signal is input: Full (0-255) 
When a signal other than those of HDMI standard is input, the following symptoms may 
occur.
 When a video signal is input, the color gradation of the dark area or bright area may 
become unclear, or texts...

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Operating the BRAVIA Sync Compatible Equipment 
with the Remote Control of the Projector
By using the remote control of the projector, you can directly operate the BRAVIA Sync 
compatible equipment connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors of the 
projector. Only the connected equipment that is currently being viewed can be operated.
To operate the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment, the Control for HDMI setting of the 
projector and the connected equipment must both be set. (1 page 55)...

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Using the OPTIONS button to 
operate
1Press OPTIONS while viewing 
pictures from the connected 
BRAVIA Sync compatible 
equipment.
Device Control screen is displayed.
2Select the desired menu item to 
operate with M/m/.
The screen of the selected menu item is 
displayed.
Operate through the menu or select a 
menu item with M/m/

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Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. 
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the “Wide Mode” setting.
You can also select it using the menu. 
(1 page 51)
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
naturally to fill the screen. The upper and 
lower portions of the screen are slightly 
cut off.
Normal
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is displayed in 
the center of the screen and enlarged to fill 
the...

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 You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” 
in the Screen   menu only when “Zoom” is selected. (1 page 52)
 Depending on the type of Anamorphic lens, part of the screen may be cut off when you 
zoom in on the picture. Check the specifications of the Anamorphic lens you use.
Zoom
A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally in the same 
ratio to fill the screen. Use this mode to 
view a letterbox picture or a letterbox...

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Notes on selecting the wide screen mode
The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE. When changing the settings of WIDE 
MODE, use caution as described below.
 Select the wide screen 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 projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original 
picture by switching to the Wide Mode may constitute an infringement of the rights...

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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room 
conditions.
Press one of the 
PICTURE MODE buttons 
(DYNAMIC, STANDARD, 
CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 
and USER 3).
DYNAMIC
Vivid picture quality that enhances the 
sharpness and contrast of the picture.
STANDARD
Standard picture quality that emphasizes 
on naturalness.
CINEMA
Picture quality suited for watching 
movies.
USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3
You can adjust the quality...

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Adjusting the Picture Quality
You can easily adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment 
items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode.
Selecting to Directly Adjust the Desired Menu Item
The following menu items can be 
adjusted by using the buttons on 
the remote control.
“Gamma Correction”
“Black Level Adj.”
“Advanced Iris”
“Color Temp.”
“Color Space”
“Motion Enhancer”
“Film Projection”
Press the following buttons of the...

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Selecting Desired Adjust Menu Items in the Order
1Press ADJ PIC.
Each time you press the button, the 
following adjustment windows are 
displayed in sequence.
“Advanced Iris”, “Lamp Control”, 
“Film Projection”, “Motion 
Enhancer”, “Contrast”, “Brightness”, 
“Color”, “Hue”, “Color Temp.”, 
“Sharpness”, “NR”, “MPEG NR”, 
“Film Mode”, “Black Level Adj.”, 
“Gamma Correction”, “x.v.Color”, 
“Color Space”
For details on each adjustment, see the 
Picture  menu. (1 page 46)
Some adjustment...

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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color 
Processing
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each 
target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus obtain a picture 
more suitable to your taste.
Tip
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.
1Press RCP on the remote 
control.
2Press M/m to select “User 1,” 
“User 2” or “User 3,” then press 
,.
The RCP (Real Color Processing)...