Sony Projector Vpl Vw80 User Manual

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Using the Menus
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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These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see 
“Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 79).
Note
Wide Mode 
(Video signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. (1 page 34) This item is enabled only when a 
video signal (preset memory...

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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 58).
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...

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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 certain 
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...

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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 on the projector or the remote control is pressed. If you 
do not want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off”.
Input-A Signal Sel.Selects the type of signal input from...

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Using the Menus
Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
 
HDMI SettingYou can change the settings of the Control for HDMI function.
Control for HDMI: Selects the function whether to turn the Control 
for HDMI function effective when the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 
connectors are connected to a Control for HDMI compatible 
equipment.
When set to “On”, the following are available.
 The operation of the projector and the connected Control for...

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Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment 
connected to the projector.
All equipment listed (except AV amplifier) can be selected with 
SYNC MENU of the remote control of the projector. When 
“Enable” is selected, the Control for HDMI setting of Sony 
equipment (AV amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with 
“Control for HDMI - Easy Setting”,  will also be effective.
 When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low”, this item will not operate 
(This will not be displayed on the menu...

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Using the Menus
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...

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BlankingThis feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within 
the four directions of the screen.
Select each screen edge “Left / Right / Top / Bottom” on the 
Blanking adjustment screen with M / m buttons. Adjust the desired 
Blanking value with < / , button.
When both the “Blanking” and the “V Keystone” are adjusted at the 
same time, the “Blanking” cannot be adjusted correctly. When using 
the “Blanking”, make sure that you set the “V Keystone” to “0”.
Panel AlignmentThis feature allows...

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Using the Menus
Set the amount to adjust with < / , buttons for the horizontal 
direction (H direction) and with M / m buttons for the vertical 
direction (V direction). You can select the position to adjust again by 
pressing .
Reset: Returns to the factory settings.
Depending on the adjustments made above, colors may become 
uneven or the resolution may change.
Note 

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Information Menu
The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical 
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
 fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending 
on the input signal used on the projector.
 You cannot change the displays listed above.
This projector has 38 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When the 
preset signal is input, the projector automatically...