Sony Vpl Ds100 Projector User Manual

31 Using the MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
4Make the setting or adjustment on an 
item.
 When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER or b key to restore 
the previous screen.
When setting the Menu Language, see 
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page 21.
To clear...

 32The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE 
SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for 
adjusting the picture or volume. 
Items that cannot be adjusted depending on 
the input signal are not displayed in the 
menu. 
For details on the unadjustable items, see 
page 49.
Picture Mode
Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to 
produce a “dynamic” picture.
Standard: Normally select this setting.  If 
the picture has roughness with the 
“Dynamic” setting, this setting reduces 
the...

33 The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Sharpness
Selects the picture sharpness from among 
“High,” “Middle” and “Low.”  The “High” 
setting makes the picture sharp; the “Low” 
setting makes it soft.
Gamma Mode
Selects a gamma correction curve.
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of 
halftones. Photos can be reproduced in 
natural tones.
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable 
for images that contain lots of text.
Color Temp.
Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Makes the...

 34The INPUT SETTING Menu
by switching to the wide mode may constitute 
an infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
Adjust Signal... Menu Items
(Only when the RGB signal is input)
Dot Phase
Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and 
the signal output from a computer. 
Adjust the picture further for finer picture 
after the picture is adjusted by pressing the 
APA key.
Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest. 
H Size
Adjusts the horizontal size of picture...

35 The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Since the data is recalled from the preset 
memory about the following signals, you 
can use these preset data by adjusting “H 
Size.” Make fine adjustment by adjusting 
“Shift.” 
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in 
black.
The SET SETTING 
Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.
Smart APA
Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1).
On: Normally...

 36The MENU SETTING Menu
Input-A Signal Sel.
Selects the computer, component or video 
GBR signal input from the INPUT A 
connector.
If the setting is not correct,  the color of the 
picture becomes strange or “Please check 
Input-A Signal Sel.” appears on the screen and 
the picture is not displayed.
Color System
Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects 
the color system of the input signal 
automatically.  If the picture is distorted or 
colorless,...

37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The INSTALL 
SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.
Tilt...
Adjusts the position (height) of the projected 
picture.  Pressing the f on the TILT 
adjustment key or v/B key on the Remote 
Commander, the more the projector tilts and 
the higher the position of the picture. 
Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key 
or V/b key on the Remote Commander,  the 
less the projector tilts and...

 38The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION 
Menu
The INFORMATION menu displays the 
horizontal and vertical frequencies of the 
input signal and the used time of the lamp.
fH
Displays the horizontal frequency of the 
input signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
fV
Displays the vertical frequency of the input 
signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
Lamp Timer
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned 
on.
These only display on the screen. You cannot 
alter the display.
Menu Items
Note
Input A
fH:...

39Maintenance
Maintenance
BMaintenance
Maintenance
Replace the lamp with a new one in the 
following case.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the LAMP.” appears on 
the screen
 The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use.  Use LMP-E180 Projector 
Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using 
the projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the 
power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
The lamp...

 40Maintenance
4Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
screws.  Fold the handle. 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
5Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
6Turn the projector back over.
7Connect the power cord.  The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the
 =/1 
key lights in red.
8Press the following keys on the remote 
commander in the following order for 
less than five...