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 numbers 1 to 14) (1 pages 76, 77) is 
input.
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.
Zoom: A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally 
in the same ratio to fill the screen.
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. When set to this 
setting, only 12 V signal is output from the TRIGGER 2 connector. 
(1 pages 8,  35)
You can switch settings by pressing WIDE MODE on the remote 
control.
Wide Mode 
(Computer signal)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. (1 page 35) This item is enabled only when a 
computer signal is input.
Full 1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing 
the aspect ratio of the original picture.
Full 2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.
Zoom: A 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally 
in the same ratio to fill the screen.
You can switch settings by pressing WIDE MODE on the remote 
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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 expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
V CenterAdjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.
As the selected number increases, the screen moves up, and as the 
selected number decreases, the screen moves down.
Vertical SizeReduces or enlarges the picture vertically. 
The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting 
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together 
with “V Center”.
Adjust SignalYou can adjust the input signal.
APA: Adjusts “Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift” automatically to a position 
that suits the image signal for pictures from a computer. 
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase and the phase of computer signal of 
pictures from a computer. Adjusts the picture to the point where it 
looks clearest.
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.
As the number increases, the picture becomes wider, and as the 
number decreases, the picture becomes narrower. Adjust the setting to 
match the number of dots of the input signal.
Shift:Adjusts the position of the picture.
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves 
to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to 
the left. Use < / , to adjust the horizontal position.
V:  As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use M / 
m to adjust the vertical position. 
						

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Using the Menus
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 (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), 
Korean, Thai and Arabic.
Menu PositionYou can change the position to display the menu on the upper 
screen.
Bottom Left: Displays the menu on the bottom left area of the 
screen.
Center: Displays the menu on the center of the screen.
Cooling SettingUse this item when using the projector at high altitudes.
High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher.
Standard: Use this setting when using the projector at normal 
altitudes.
When this item is set to “High”, the fan noise becomes slightly 
louder since the number of fan rotation increases.
Standby ModeLowers the power consumption in standby.
When set to “Standard”, the power consumption in standby becomes 
normal.
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby is lowered.
When this item is set to “Low”, the Control for HDMI function will 
not operate.
Note
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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 the equipment connected to 
the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting 
“Input-A” with the INPUT button.
Au to : Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a DVD player/
recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, digital tuner, etc.
When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to 
“Auto,” select the item according to the input signal.
Color SystemSelects the color system of the input signal.
Au to : Selects the color system of the input signal automatically 
from among NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, 
PAL-N, or PAL60.
“NTSC3.58”–“PA L - N”: Allows you to set the color system to the 
selected system manually.
Normally, set this to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, 
select the color system appropriate for the input signal.
Lamp SettingWhen replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. 
(1 page 71)
Note
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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 
HDMI compatible equipment will synchronize with each other.
 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.
The factory default setting is “Off”.
Device Auto Power Off: Sets whether to also turn the power of the 
connected Control for HDMI compatible equipment off when you 
turn the power of the projector off.
When set to “On”, the equipment will synchronize and turn off 
when the power of the projector turns off.
The factory default setting is “Off”. 
PJ Auto Power On: Sets whether to turn the power of the projector 
on when you operate the connected Control for HDMI compatible 
equipment.
When set to “On”, the power of the projector will automatically 
turn on when the power of the connected equipment is turned on 
or when making operations such as playback.
The factory default setting is “Off”.
HDMI 1
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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 screen).
 To use the “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting” function, the 
connected equipment must be compatible with “Control for HDMI 
- Easy Setting” and the power has to be “On”. For details, see 
“About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 61).
* “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting” is a function that makes the 
Control for HDMI setting of equipment connected to HDMI input 
of the projector effective as well when the Control for HDMI 
setting of the projector is effective. This function is only available 
between compatible Sony equipment, and some equipment may 
not be compatible.
Auto Input SearchDetects the input signal and displays the detected input signal 
automatically when the INPUT button is pressed.
When set to “On”, the input terminal with effective signal is 
automatically detected and pictures are displayed by pressing 
INPUT. Input signals are detected in the sequence of Component, 
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video, S-video and Input-A, and the input 
terminal that follows the currently selected input terminal will be 
detected. Set this to “Off” when you want to select an input selector 
with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting manually.
Te s t  P a t t e r nDisplays the test pattern.
When set to “On,” a test pattern appears on the screen to be used 
when adjusting the lens with “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens 
Shift,” or correcting the screen proportions with “V Keystone.” A 
test pattern does not appear when this item is set to “Off.”
Tip
While the test pattern is displayed, it is only displayed in green to 
allow you to adjust the focus easily.
BackgroundSelects the background color of the screen when no signal is input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.
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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 picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.
Image FlipFlips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. 
Off: The picture does not flip.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation.
Lens ControlAvoids any operation of the lens such as “Lens Focus,” “Lens 
Zoom,” and “Lens Shift,” by mistake.
When set to “On,” you can adjust the projection lens using “Lens 
Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens Shift.” After you make this 
adjustment, it is recommended that you set this item to “Off” to 
avoid any operation of the lens.
IR ReceiverSelects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front 
and rear of the projector. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.
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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 you to adjust the gaps in the color of 
characters or the picture.
When set to “On”, the “Adjust Color” and the “Pattern Color” can be 
assigned and adjusted. 
Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments.
Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. 
Select “R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on 
“G” (Green).
Pattern Color: Select “R/G” (Red and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, 
all colors) when the “Adjust Color” is “R” (Red). Select “B/G” 
(Blue and Green) or “R/G/B” (White, all colors) when the “Adjust 
Color” is “B” (Blue).
Adjust: The shift adjustment and zone adjustment of the color 
selected in “Adjust Color” can be made with < / ,, M / m 
buttons.
When “Shift” is selected: Assign the settings of the horizontal 
direction (H) with < / , buttons and the vertical direction (V) 
with M / m buttons on the shift adjustment screen.
When “Zone” is selected: Select the position to adjust with 
< / , buttons for the horizontal position (H position) and M / m 
buttons for the vertical position (V position), then press  .
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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.
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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 detects the signal type and recalls the 
data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory 
number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the Information   menu.
You can also adjust the preset data through the Screen   menu.
This projector also contains 20 different user memories beside the preset memories used 
for inputting analog computer signals. You can save input signals that have not been preset 
on these user memories.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. 
When you adjust the data of the signal in the Screen   menu, it will be registered to the 
projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest memory always 
overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 76 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.
When the aspect ratio of input signal does not match the screen size, a part of the screen is displayed in black. Model nameDisplays the model name (VPL-VW80).
Serial No.Displays the serial number.
fH (horizontal frequency)Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
fV (vertical frequency)Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
Memory No.Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.
Signal typeDisplays the type of the input signal.
Lamp TimerIndicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).
Notes
About the Preset Memory No.
Note
Memory No.
Signal type Serial No. Model name: VPL-VW80