Sony Vpl Aw10 Projector User Manual

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Using the Menus
Cinema Black ProAdvanced Iris
Switches the iris function during projection.
VPL-AW15
Au to  1 : .Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
Au to  2 : An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto 1”. 
The contrast of the scene becomes reduced.
Sensitivity: If “Auto1” or “Auto2” is selected, either “Recommend”, 
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response 
speed with...

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SharpnessSharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the 
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
NR (Noise Reduction)Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Usually, select “Off”.
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low”, 
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.
DDE (Dynamic Detail 
Enhancer)According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for...

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Using the Menus
Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only)
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.
RCP (Real Color 
Processing)
(VPL-AW15 only)You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the 
picture independently.
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color 
Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can 
view the picture with the adjusted picture quality.
Off: Cancels this feature.
For details, see “Adjusting the...

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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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Wide Mode (When the 
input signal is moving 
picture)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. This item is enabled only when a moving 
picture (preset memory numbers 1 to 14)  (1 page 61) is provided.
Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged over the entire screen 
properly. The upper and lower portions...

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Using the Menus
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.
This item is effective only when a Hi-Vision signal (preset memory No. 
10 and 11) is input and “On” is selected in “Over Scan”.
V CenterAdjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.
The entire screen moves up as the selected number increases and moves 
down as the...

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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 the 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...

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Using the Menus
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.
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, digital tuner, etc.
When the input...

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Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
 
Smart APAWith this item set to On, the APA function works automatically 
for a signal input from a computer so that the picture can be 
seen clearly. You can also activate the APA function by pressing 
the APA on the remote control.
Tip
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the input 
signal from a computer so that the picture can be seen clearly.
Auto Input SearchDetects the...

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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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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 any items listed above.
This projector has 39 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When the 
preset signal is input, the projector automatically...