Sony Vpl Aw10 Projector User Manual

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Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country/region and the specifications.
The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this 
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
The United States, 
CanadaContinental Europe UK, Ireland, 
Australia, New 
ZealandJapan
Plug type YP-3 YP-12A * YP-359
Female end YC-13 YC-13D VM0303B YC-13
Cord type SVT H05VV-F CEE (13) 53 rd 
(OC)VCTF
Rated Voltage 
& Current10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 12A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE VDE
DENANHO
Preset Signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal
(Resolution)fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size
1 VIDEO/60 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – –
2 VIDEO/50 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – –
3 480/60i DTV 480/60i 
(720 × 480i)15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or composite 
sync–
4 576/50i DTV 576/50i 
(720 × 576i)15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or composite 
sync/composite video–
5 480/60p 480/60p 
(720 × 480p) 
(Progressive 
NTSC)31.470 60.000 SonG/Y –
6 576/50p 576/50p 
(720 × 576p) 
(Progressive PAL)31.250 50.000 SonG/Y –
7 1080/60i 1035/60i 
(1920 × 1035i), 
1080/60i 
(1920 × 1080i)33.750 60.000 SonG/Y –
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 
(1920 × 1080i)28.130 50.000 SonG/Y – 
						

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9 1080/24PsF 1080/48i 
(1920 × 1080i)27.000 48.000 SonG/Y –
10 720/60p 720/60p 
(1280 × 720p)45.000 60.000 SonG/Y –
11 720/50p 720/50p 
(1280 × 720p)37.500 50.000 SonG/Y –
12 1080/60p 1080/60p 
(1920 × 1080p)67.500 60.000 – –
13 1080/50p 1080/50p 
(1920 × 1080p)56.260 50.000 – –
14 1080/24p 1080/24p 
(1920 × 1080p)26.973 23.976 – –
21 640 × 350 VGA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
22 VESA 85 
(VGA350)37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
23 640 × 400 NEC PC98 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
24 VGA-2 (TEXT)/
VESA7031.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
25 VESA 85 
(VGA400)37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832
26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864
28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832
29 VESA 75 (IBM 
M3)37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840
30 VESA 85 (IBM 
M4)43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832
31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
34 VESA 75 (IBM 
M5)46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
36 832 × 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg 1328
39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800
47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos 1696 Memory 
No.Preset signal
(Resolution)fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size 
						

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Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Analog signal
Digital signal
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos 1864
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos 1664
56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos 1664
Signal Preset memory number
Video signal (VIDEO INPUT and 
S VIDEO INPUT connectors) 1, 2
Component signal (INPUT A and Y P
B/CB PR/
CR connectors)3 to 11
Video GBR signal (INPUT A connector) 3 to 11
Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 21 to 39, 55 to 56
Signal Preset memory number
Component signal (HDMI connector) 3 to 8, 10 to 14
Video GBR signal (HDMI connector) 3 to 8, 10 to 14
Computer signal (HDMI connector) 26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55 Memory 
No.Preset signal
(Resolution)fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size 
						

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Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal. The 
following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
z : Adjustable/can be set
–  : Not adjustable/cannot be set
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
Item Input signal
Video or S-Video 
(Y/C)Component Video GBR Computer
Advanced Iriszzzz
Lamp Controlzzzz
Contrastzzzz
Brightnesszzzz
Color
z(except for B & W)zz–
Huez 
(NTSC
3.58/
NTSC4.43 only, 
except for B & W)zz–
Color Temp.zzzz
Sharpnesszzz–
NRzz 
(preset memory 
numbers 3, 4, 7, 
8, 9 only)z
(preset memory 
numbers 3, 4, 7, 
8, 9  only)–
DDEzz
(preset memory 
numbers 3, 4, 7, 
8, 9 only)z
(preset memory 
numbers 3, 4, 7, 
8, 9 only)–
Black Level Adj.zzz–
Gamma Correctionzzzz
RCPzzzz 
						

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Screen menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*
1: This item is effective only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” in the Screen   menu. It cannot 
be set at preset signal 1920 × 1080.
*
2:  If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 
or wider.
*
3:  The setting can be made only when “Zoom” is selected in “Wide Mode”.
*4:  The setting can be made only for analog signal. 
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information 
Menu (1 page 50) and Digital signal (1 page 63), and check items that are adjustable/can be set. Item Input signal
Video or S-Video 
(Y/C)Component Video GBR Computer
Wide Modezzzz*
2
Over Scan –zz–
Screen Area *
1–z
(preset memory 
numbers 10, 11 
only)z
(preset memory 
numbers 10, 11 
only)–
V Position*
3zzzz
V Size*
3zzz–
APA – – –z*
4
Phase – – –z*4
Pitch – – –z*4
Shift –zzz
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Ceiling Installation
Use the PSS-H10 or PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector 
on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.
When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support
a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole at the 
ceiling side of the ceiling mount unit (front side)
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen such 
that the picture will not be truncated or blocked
PSS-H10 Projector Suspension 
Support (not supplied)
Ceiling
Center of the screen
Center of the lens(VPL-AW15 only) 
						

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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 
3/16) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 
1/2) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)
a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)
x (minimum) = 7.617 (5/16) × SS
x (maximum) = 9.902 (13/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)
Screen Size 
(inches)40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
aMinimum 
Distance1266
(49 7/8)1864
(73 1/2)2163
(85 1/4)2462
(97)3061
(120 5/8)3659
(144 1/8)4257
(167 5/8)4855
(191 1/4)5453
(214 3/4)6051
(238 3/8)
Maximum 
Distance1999
(78 3/4)2964
(116 3/4)3446
(135 3/4)3929
(154 3/4)4894
(192 3/4)5858
(230 3/4)6823
(268 3/4)7788
(306 3/4)8753
(344 3/4)9717
(382 5/8)
xMinimum 
Distance249
(9 7/8)373
(14 3/4)436
(17 1/4)498
(19 5/8)622
(24 1/2)747
(29 1/2)871
(34 3/8)996
(39 1/4)1120
(44 1/8)1245
(49)
Maximum 
Distance562
(22 1/4)724
(28 1/2)805
(31 3/4)886
(34 7/8)1047
(41 1/4)1209
(47 5/8)1371
(54)1533
(60 3/8)1695
(66 3/4)1856
(73 1/8)
Screen Size 
(inches)40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
aMinimum 
Distance1534
(60 1/2)2266
(89 1/4)2632
(103 3/4)2998
(118 1/8)3731
(147)4463
(175 3/4)5195
(204 5/8)5927
(233 3/8)6659
(262 1/4)7391
(291 1/8)
Maximum 
Distance2431
(95 3/4)3612
(142 1/4)4203
(165 1/2)4793
(188 3/4)5974
(235 1/4)7155
(281 3/4)8336
(328 1/4)9517 
(374 3/4)10698
(421 1/4)11879
(467 3/4)
xMinimum 
Distance305
(12)457
(18)533
(21)609
(24)762
(30)914
(36)1066
(42)1219
(48)1371
(54)1523
(60)
Maximum 
Distance635
(25)833
(32 7/8)932
(36 3/4)1031
(40 5/8)1229
(48 3/8)1427
(56 1/4)1625
(64)1823
(71 7/8)2021(79 19/32)2219
(87 3/8) 
						

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Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the 
PSS-H10. Make sure to consult with a qualified Sony personnel for installation.
The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling 
using the PSS-H10.
Top view
Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.
Front of the cabinet
Center of the lens
Upper ceiling 
mount bracket
Center of the supporting pole 
(The center of the supporting pole 
is different from that of the unit.) Distance between the screen 
and the center of the lens 
						

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Front view
*d
63.5 (2 1/2) (VPL-AW15)
68 (2 3/4) (VPL-AW10)
Side view
Ceiling
The bottom 
surface of the 
mount bracket Center of the 
supporting pole
Center of the lens
Center of the lens
Front of the cabinet(VPL-AW15 only) 
						

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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 
3/16) × SS + 57.114 (2 1/4)
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 57.131 (2 1/4)
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 63.5 (2 1/2) + b
When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support
Screen Size 
(inches)40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
aMinimum 
Distance1251
(49 3/8)1850
(72 7/8)2149
(84 5/8)2448
(96 1/2)3046(119 15/16)3644
(143 1/2)4242
(167 1/8)4841
(190 5/8)5439
(214 1/4)6037
(237 3/4)
Maximum 
Distance1987
(78 1/4)2951
(116 1/4)3434
(135 1/4)3916
(154 1/4)4881
(192 1/4)5846
(230 1/4)6811
(268 1/4)7775
(306 1/4)8740
(344 1/4)9705
(382 1/4)
xMinimum 
Distance249
(9 7/8)373
(14 3/4)436
(17 1/4)498
(19 5/8)622
(24 1/2)747
(29 1/2)871
(34 3/8)996
(39 1/4)1120
(44 1/8)1245
(49)
Maximum 
Distance387+b(15 1/4 +b)549+b(21 5/8 +b)630+b(24 7/8 +b)711+b
(28+b)872+b(34 3/8 +b)1034+b(40 3/4 +b)1196+b(47 1/8 +b)1358+b(53 1/2 +b)1520+b(59 7/8 +b)1681+b(66 1/4 +b)
b150, 175, 200, 250, 275, 300 mm (6, 7, 7 7/8, 9 7/8, 10 7/8, 11 7/8 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610
a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole of the upper 
ceiling mount bracket (front side)
b: Distance from the ceiling to the bottom surface of the unit
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen such 
that the picture will not be truncated or blocked
PSS-610 Projector Suspension 
Support (not supplied)
Ceiling
Center of the screen
Center of the lens(VPL-AW15 only)