Sony Projector Vpl Vw80 User Manual

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Connections and Preparations
Tip
When connecting an HD-Dsub15 pin cable, set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup   menu to 
“Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 
pages 54, 67)
 
 When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI 
input of the projector and the 
v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same 
position.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both 
computer’s display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear 
properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer. 
For settings of the computer, consult with the manufacturer of the computer.
 If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not 
clear, check the settings of the connected equipment.
Connecting to a Computer
Notes
HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied)
: Video signal flow Right side of the projector
to monitor outputComputer
When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use 
a cable that has acquired the HDMI logo. 
						

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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Tip
The 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
						

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Tips
 You can select the desired language for the menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4: Selecting 
the Menu Language”. (1 page 28)
 When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the input terminal with 
effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 56)
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
switch to turn on the projector. 
The lens protector will open.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes 
in green, and then lights in green.
When the ON/STANDBY indicator 
flashes, “Starting...” appears on the 
screen.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of 
the connected equipment.
4Press INPUT to project the 
picture on the screen. 
Each time you press the button, the 
input indication and equipment to be 
projected change. (1 page 30)
5Adjust the picture position.
Press the LENS button repeatedly until 
the Lens Shift adjustment window (test 
pattern) appears. Then adjust the 
proper position by pressing the M/m/

						

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Tip
When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation 
 menu, you cannot adjust the picture 
position. (1 page 57)
When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function   menu, the test pattern is not displayed.
 (1 page 56)
To adjust the horizontal position
Press 
						

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Connections and Preparations
To adjust the vertical position
Press M/m.
The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65% of the screen 
height from the center of the lens.
The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area 
illustrated below. In this connection, see “Positioning the Projector and a Screen” (1 page 14) as 
well.
Note
65%
1 
screen 
height
65%
Side view
: Picture position when moving the picture upward at 
maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at 
maximum
Range of movement of 
the projected picture
Projected Picture
H: Width of the projected picture
V: Height of the projected picture 
						

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Tip
When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation 
 menu, you cannot adjust the picture size 
and the focus. (1 page 57)
When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function   menu, the test pattern is not displayed. 
(1 page 56)
Be sure to adjust the picture size and the focus by using buttons on the remote control or the control 
panel of the projector. Never make adjustments by directly turning the lens with your hands, which 
may cause damage or malfunction to the projector.
6Adjust the picture size.
Press the LENS button repeatedly 
until the Lens Zoom adjustment 
window (test pattern) appears. Then 
adjust the size of the picture by 
pressing the M/m/
						

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To adjust the tilt of the installation surface
If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the projector 
level.
Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.
Note
AdjustersTurn to adjust. 
						

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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. 
The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the 
desired language with the menu screen.
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
1 MENU button
2,3,4
M/m/
						

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2Press M/m to select the Setup 
 menu, and press , or  .
The setting items of the selected menu 
appears.
3Press M/m to select “Language,” 
and press , or  .
4Press M/m/
						

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This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment 
connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit 
your taste.
Projecting the Picture on the Screen
* Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the Setup   menu according to the signal input. When 
you set it to “Auto,” and cannot display the picture properly, select an appropriate signal 
according to the input signal. (1 pages 54, 60)
Tips
 When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the input terminal with 
effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT.
 When the “Control for HDMI” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, the HDMI input with 
effective signals is automatically displayed, synchronizing with the operation of the equipment 
connected to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector of the projector. (Only when the connected equipment 
supports Control for HDMI compatible.)
Projecting
1Power on both the equipment 
and the device connected to the 
equipment.
2Press INPUT repeatedly to 
select the input you want to 
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you 
want.
Example:To view the picture 
from the video 
equipment connected 
to the VIDEO INPUT 
connector.
To view the picture fromPress INPUT to display
Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video
Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video
Component equipment connected to the Y P
B/CB PR/CR connector Component
RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A*
Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector HDMI 1
Equipment connected to the HDMI 2 connector HDMI 2