Sony Vpl Ds100 Projector User Manual

21Selecting the Menu Language
Setting Up and Projecting
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of thirteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-
screen displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
2Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.
INPUT MENUPUSH
ENTERTILT
Remote control detector
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4Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the 
B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the v or V key to select “Language,” then press the B or ENTER key.
6Press the v, V, b or B key to select a language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute.
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Setting Up and Projecting
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into 
standby mode. 
2Press the I / 1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green and the Intelligent Auto-setup 
starts.  The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at 
the previously adjusted position.
3Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Depending on the type of your computer,...

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4Press the INPUT key to select the input source. 
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” in the SET SETTING menu on page 
35.
 The Smart APA is effective for the input signal from a computer only.
5Adjust...

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Setting Up and Projecting
The auto V keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the D KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears 
on the screen, and adjust the value with the 
v/V/b/B key. The corrected value is 
effective until the power turn off.
Looking into the lens when projecting may cause injury to your eyes.
To switch from the...

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Next, the screen for entering a new password is displayed. (Enter the current 
password at this screen if you want to keep it.)
3Enter the password again to confirm.
If the password is entered incorrectly, the menu screen displays an “Invalid 
Password!” message.
4The security lock is completed.
5Turn the main power off and disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it becomes effective. The screen for entering 
the password is displayed when the power is turned on...

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Setting Up and Projecting
 You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent 
valid usage in such cases. It is recommended that you make a note of the selected 
password.

If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be 
used. In this case, press the I / 1 key to turn off the power.
 The security lock will not be set if the...

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To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function)
You can select a point in the image to enlarge.  This function works when a 
signal from a computer is input.
This function does not work when a video signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote 
Commander.
The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image.
2Move the icon to the point on the image you want to enlarge. Use the arrow 
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Setting Up and Projecting
To freeze the image projected (Freeze function)
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears when the key is pressed. This 
function works when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again. 

 30Using the MENU
BAdjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Using the MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. The setting items are displayed in a 
pop-up menu or in a sub menu.  If you select 
an item name followed by dots (...), a sub 
menu with setting items appear. You can 
change the tone of the menu display and the 
menu language displayed in the on-screen 
menu.
To change the menu language, see  
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page 21....