Sony Vpl Aw15 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 Sensitivity Mode.
Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.
Off: Normal contrast.
VPL-AW10
Au to : Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a 
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
On: Emphasizes the contrast and enhances the black.
Off: Normal contrast.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
Tip
When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan 
increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.
ContrastAdjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the 
lower the contrast.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/- on the 
remote control.
BrightnessAdjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the 
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHT+/- on the remote 
control.
ColorAdjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
HueAdjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower 
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp.Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set, and store 
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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 
playback.
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film 
sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a 
format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is 
automatically selected.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive 
format.
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting.
Black Level Adj. 
(Adjust)Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
Set according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma CorrectionAdjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from three options.
Gamma1: Makes a scene a little brighter.
Gamma2: Makes a scene brighter.
Gamma3: Makes a scene darker.
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off”. 
						

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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 Picture Using Real Color Processing”. 
(1 page 33) 
						

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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.
.
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 of the screen are slightly cut 
off.
Normal: A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center 
of the screen to fill the vertical screen size.
Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio. 
A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and 
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.
Wide Mode (When the 
PC signal is input)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the 
current input signal. This item is enabled only when an PC 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 normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and 
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.
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 adjust the display area, refer to “Blanking” on the installation   
menu (1 page 49). (VPL-AW15 only)
Adjust Screen menu 
						

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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 selected number decreases.
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
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”.
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
Adjust SignalYou can adjust the input signal.
APA: Adjusts the position of the image signal automatically for 
“Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift”.
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer signal.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the 
narrower the picture. 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.
Note
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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 (Traditional Chinese), 
Korean, Thai and Arabic.
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 mode is 
lowered.
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, after the 
?/1 (On/
standby) indicator flashes, it will light in orange and the screen 
becomes dark. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is 
cancelled if a signal is input or any button is pressed. If you do not 
want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off”.
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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 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, 
PA L - N ,  o r  PA L 6 0 .
“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 appropriate color system for the input signal.
Lamp SettingWhen replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. 
(1 page 57)
Note
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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 input signal and displays the detected input signal 
automatically when the INPUT is pressed.
When set to “On”, by pressing the INPUT, the projector detects the 
presence of an input signal in the order of Component, HDMI, 
Video, S-video, or Input-A signal and displays the input connector 
of the present input signal.  
Set this to “Off” when selecting an input connector without an input 
signal or when selecting the input connector manually.
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. 
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Off: The picture does not flip.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling 
installation.
Blanking (VPL-AW15 only)This feature allows you to adjust the  display area.
Select each screen edge “left / right / up / bottom” on the Blanking 
adjustment screen with M / m. Adjust the desired Blanking value 
with < / ,.
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”.
Note
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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 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 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 oldest memory is always 
overwritten.
See the chart on page 61 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-AW15 or VPL-AW10) and the serial 
number.
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-AW15 or VPL-AW10