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 may become faded. In this case, switch the RGB dynamic range 
of the connected equipment to Limited (16-235). If this adjustment is unavailable, adjust 
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, or “Sharpness” in the Picture   menu of the projector. (1 
pages 47, 48)
 When a computer signal is input, the texts may become faded. In this case, adjust the 
“Sharpness” in the Picture   menu. (1 page 48)
1Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch again before the message 
disappears.
The lens protector will close. Be careful not to catch your fingers or any objects.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the 
internal heat. First, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly, during which you will 
not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch. 
3Confirm that the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights 
in red.
You can turn off the projector by holding the 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch for about 1 
second, instead of performing the above steps.
Turning Off the Power 
						

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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)
Making operations such as 
playback or stop
Press  ./m, N, >/M, X, x 
while viewing pictures.
You can make basic operations such as 
playback or stop for the connected 
equipment currently being viewed.
Displaying and operating the 
menu of the connected 
equipment currently being 
viewed
Press SYNC MENU while viewing 
pictures.
Operating menu of the connected 
equipment currently being viewed is 
displayed. Select the menu item to operate 
with 
M/m/
						

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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 screen vertically.
Full
A picture squeezed to 4:3 aspect ratio is 
displayed in its original aspect ratio. 
When a 4:3 aspect ratio picture is 
displayed, the picture is enlarged 
horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture 
is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4:3 
picture.
WIDE MODE 
button
Original 
imageWhen the Wide 
Mode is operated
Squeezed 
						

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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 
picture with side panels.
If the subtitle of a movie, etc. is hidden 
and cannot be seen, adjust the screen with 
“Vertical Size” and “V Center” to display 
the subtitle. (1 page 52)
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.
Also, 12V signal is output from the 
TRIGGER 2 connector and can be used as 
sync signal that synchronizes the projector 
with the Anamorphic lens.
Full 1 (When a computer 
signal is input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the 
screen without changing the aspect ratio 
of the original picture.
Full 2 (When a computer 
signal is input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the 
screen.
Notes
Letterbox picture with side panels
Letterbox picture
When using an 
Anamorphic lens 
						

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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 of 
authors or producers, which are legally protected. 
						

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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 of the picture to 
suit your taste and store the settings into 
the selected memory of the projector. 
Press one of the USER 1, USER 2 and 
USER 3 buttons, then adjust the picture 
by using the buttons on the remote control 
or the menus (1 pages 38, 46). The 
settings are stored, and you can view the 
picture with the adjusted picture quality 
by pressing the button.
PICTURE MODE 
buttons
   DYNAMIC   STANDARD   CINEMA   USER 1,   USER 2   and USER 3 
						

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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 desired menu 
item repeatedly to adjust the picture quality to 
suit your taste.  For details on each menu item, 
see the Picture 
 menu. (1 page 46)
BLACK LEVEL 
button GAMMA 
CORRECTION 
button
COLOR SPACE 
button ADVANCED IRIS 
button
COLOR TEMP 
button
FILM 
PROJECTION 
button MOTION 
ENHANCER button 
						

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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 windows cannot be 
displayed, depending on the type of input 
signal. For details, see “Input Signals and 
Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 79)
2Make the setting or adjustment 
on an item with M/m/
						

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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) 
window appears.
3Select the target color you want 
to adjust.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described 
below to specify the target color.
1Press 
M/m to select 
“Color Select,” then press