Sony VPL-VW50 User's Manual
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1. Standby Mode Standard Power Saving On Input A Signal Sel Computer Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel I Set ENTER Back Exit Status Sets 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 Language Selects 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 Setting Use 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 number of turns of the fan increases and the fan noise becomes slightly louder Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in standby mode When set to Standard the power consumption in standby mode becomes normal When set to Low the power consumption in standby mode is lowered Power Saving Sets 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 the ON STANDBY2. Cs Ps 0 7 Vp p 2dB 75 ohms terminated Cr Pr 0 7 Vp p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated Digital RGB Y Cs Ps CR PR HD D sub 15 pins Analog RGB component R Cr Pr 0 7 Vp p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated G 0 7 Vp p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated G with sync Y 1 Vp p 2 dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated B Cs Ps 0 7 Vp p 2 dB 75 ohms terminated SYNC HD Composite sync input TTL level positive negative Horizontal sync input TTL level positive negative VD Vertical syne input TTL level positive negative Minijack Power on DC 12 V output impedance 4 7 kilohms Power off 0 V RS 232C D sub 9 pin female HDMI INPUT A TRIGGER REMOTE General Dimensions 395 x 173 5 x 471 4 mm 15 9 8 x 6 1 8 x 18 9 8 inches w h d Mass Approx 11 kg 24 Ib 4 oz Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 1 3 to 3 0 A 50 60 Hz Power consumption Max 300 W Standby mode 8 W Standby mode low 0 5 W Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 35 to 85 no condensation Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage humidity 10 to 90 61 sieuio Supplied accessories Remote control RM PJVW 100 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 AC power cord 1 Lens Cap 1 Operating Instructions 1 CD ROM ImageDirector2 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Safe regulations UL60950 CSA No 950 FCC class B IC class B EN60950 DEMKO CE
3. 38 551 1 9 16 x SS 48 2 1 15 6 b maximum 65 842 2 5 s x SS 46 9 1 s c 9 8979 13 32 x SS 15 suolyeredeig pue suonoeuuoo 2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen Screen Top view 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the When using a screen with an uneven surface stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications This is not a malfunction of the projector 16 screen amp page 21 To project an image connect video equipment to the projector page 17 Step 2 Connecting the Projector When making connections be sure to do the following Turn off all equipment before making any connections Use the proper cables for each connection Insert the cable plugs properly poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality When pulling out a cable be sure to pull it out from the plug not the cable itself Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment Connecting to a VCR To connect to a DVD player recorder Blu ray Disc player or digital tuner equipped with component video connectors Speakers AV amplifier Right side of the projector o s Co Fr ol 0 Oh DVD player recorder HDD recorder Blu ray Disc player digita
4. 6 Press 4 4 gt to select a language and press ENTER The menu changes to the selected language Ce em p To clear the menu Press MENU 27 suonejedejgd pue suonoeuuo Projecting This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the eguipment connected to the projector It also describes how to adjust the guality of the picture to suit your taste Projecting the Picture on the Screen 1 Power on both the equipment and the device connected to the equipment 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input you want to project on the screen E Display the indication of the input you want Example To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector To view the picture from Press INPUT to display Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S Video Component equipment connected to Y CB PB CR PR on the projector Component RGB component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input A Equipment connected to the HDMII connector HDMII Equipment connected to the HDMI2 connector HDMD Set the Input A Signal Sel setting in the Setup Gp menu according to the signal input When you set it to Auto and cannot display the picture properly select an appropriate signal according to the input signal page 48 52
5. Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers 5 00000 SVIDEO VIDEO Y P8 Ce Pr CRr TRIGGER IPUT to S video or t video output S video or video cable not supplied C gt Video signal flow Tip If you do not know to which connector you should connect the cable S VIDEO INPUT S video input connector or VIDEO INPUT video input connector connect it to S VIDEO to enjoy better picture quality If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector connect the cable to the video output 19 suonejedeJjg pue suogoeuuo2 Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector cx si gt COCO 0 gt gt Computer EL Et eum E SS 90000 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 INPUT A INPUT gt Pam Nee eee HD Dsub15 pin cable optional or HDMI cable optional X Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable be sure to use a cable with the HDMI logo Tip Set Input A Signal Sel in the Setup a menu to Auto or Computer If the input signal does not appear properly set it to Computer page 48 56 If you set your computer such as a notebook type to output the signal to both computer s display and this eguipment the picture of the eguipment may not appear properly Set your computer t
6. Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 inches a Minimum 1362 1992 2622 3252 3882 4827 5772 6402 7977 9552 Distance 53 784 103 VA 128 t g 15274 190 Hg 227 Wy 252 Ye 314 le 376 lg Maximum 2255 3331 4407 5483 6559 8173 9787 10863 13553 16243 Distance 87 1314 1737 215 e 258 1 4 3217 9 385 3 8 427 774 533 7 639 15 x Minimum 249 374 498 623 747 934 1121 1245 1557 1868 Distance O 4X9 109 247 29 667 441 9 Vs 6135 735 Maximum b 417 b4579 b4741 b4902 b 1064 b 1307 b 1549 b 1711 b 2115 b 2520 Distance b 16 1 6422 7 29 13 0435 9 0442 51 12 61 267 3g 83 g 99 174 b 150 175 200 250 275 300 mm 6 7 7 Ig 9 7 g 10 g 11 7 g inches adjustable when using PSS 610 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 31 5 1 1 4 x SS 101 6 4 a maximum 53 8 2 1 8 x SS 102 9 4 1 5 x minimum 6 2263 1 4 x SS x maximum 8 0876 11 32 x SS 93 5 3 3 4 b When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 inches a Minimum 1644 2415 3186 3957 4728 5884 7041 7812 9739 11667 Distance 64 95 Vs 125l5 155 18614 23134
7. 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 inches a Minimum 1685 2456 3227 3998 4769 5926 7082 7853 9781 11708 Distance 667 g 96 3 127 lg 157 1 3 187 7 g 233 3 3 278 g 309 1 4 385 g 461 Maximum 2778 4095 5412 6729 8045 10021 11996 13313 16605 19897 Distance 109 7 g 1611 4 213 Vs 265 3162 4 894 3 3 472 34g 524 1 4 653 7 4 183 fg x Minimum 305 457 610 762 914 1143 11372 154 1905 2286 Distance 12 g 18 24 Ve 30 66 45 541 60 75 90 Maximum 664 862 1060 1258 1456 1753 2050 2248 2743 3238 Distance 26 4 34 4124 49745 5775 69 Vs 80 88745 108 127 1 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 38 551 19 45 x SS 143 1 5 3 4 a maximum 65 842 2 9 9 x SS 144 4 5 3 4 x minimum 7 62 5 45 x SS x maximum 9 8979 13 55 x SS 268 5 10 5 9 69 sieuio 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 gualified 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 th
8. QT7 Ya 307 5 383 1h 459 3 9 Maximum 2737 4053 5370 6687 8004 9970 11953 1327 16564 19856 Distance 1077 g 159 211 Vm Q633 G15 Us 89274 47074 522 t7 6524 781714 72 Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 inches x Minimum 305 457 610 762 914 1143 1372 154 1905 2286 Distance 12 amp 18 2415 30 36 45 Al 60 75 90 Maximum b 489 6 687 b4885 b 1083 b 1281 b 1578 b 1875 b42073 b42568 b 3063 Distance 193 6427 g 34 7I b4231 0 50 15 6 62 14 673 ls 0481 b101 14 120 b 150 175 200 250 275 300 mm 6 7 7 7 8 9 7 8 10 7 8 11 7 8 inches adjustable when using PSS 610 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 38 551 19 45 x SS 101 6 4 a maximum 65 842 2 5 g x SS 102 9 4 1 8 x minimum 7 62 5 45 x SS x maximum 9 8979 13 5 x SS 93 5 3 3 4 b Attaching the PSS 610 projector suspension support For details on installation on a ceiling refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the PSS 610 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 610 Top view Install the proj
9. Tip When Auto Input Search is set to On in the Function B menu the input terminal with effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT 28 Turning Off the Power 1 Press the 1 ON STANDBY switch A message POWER OFF appears on the screen 2 Press the I ON STANDBY switch again The ON STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat First the ON STANDBY indicator flashes quickly during which you will not be able to light up the ON STANDBY indicator with the ON STANDBY switch 3 Confirm that the fan stops running and the ON STANDBY indicator lights in red You can turn off the projector by holding the I ON STANDBY switch for about one second instead of performing the above steps 29 BunoeloJg Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received You can also select it using the menu page 45 Press WIDE MODE Each time you press the button you can select the Wide Mode setting LD D G WIDE MODE TID button REAL COLOR PROCESSING BRIGHT CONTRAST H H Original image When the Wide Mode is operated Squeezed 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 Tip Squeezed An original 16 9 aspect ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to a
10. USER 32 User 41 Precautiohs iet e eisi a yo eich oes 7 Preset Memory ny Preset Signals see 63 R REP Ashe ias a aa a RN 44 Remote control inserting the batteries location of controls Reset resettable items resetting the items S Screen Area Laudes tenerte 46 Selecting the menu language 25 Sh rpriess e nee eret rene ie 42 Specifications 61 Standby Mode sss 47 SUAUS cere Feo tnter ee rire 47 Supplied accessories Lia 11 T Troubleshooting eee 53 V V Keystone erret eren 50 W WIDE MODE genes 30 Wide Mode Normal 2 5 tei 45 Wide Zoom 5 eee 45 ZOOM o 45 79 sieuio http www sony net Printed on 100 recycled paper Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets and printed wiring boards Corrugated cardboard is used for the packaging cushions Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
11. a pop up menu in a setting menu in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window 39 snuen eu Buisn 4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item When changing the adjustment level To increase the value press t To decrease the value press Ve Press ENTER to restore the original screen When changing the setting Press to change the setting Press ENTER to restore the original screen You can restore the original screen using depending on the selected item To clear the menu Press MENU To reset the items that have been adjusted Select Reset from Picture menu Do you wish to reset the settings to default values Cae Select Yes when the screen display appears The setting is reset to its factory preset value Items that can be reset are Advanced Iris Lamp Control Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness NR DDE Black Level Adj and Gamma Correction on the Picture 2 menu Items that cannot be adjusted Adjustable items are limited depending on the input signals The items that cannot be adjusted or set do not appear in the menu page 66 40 RESET button on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture Adjust Picture menu Picture Mode Rese
12. 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 68 When using the 16 9 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 inches a Minimum 1403 2033 2663 3293 3923 4868 5813 6443 8018 9593 Distance 55 1 4 80 Vs 1047 129 3 4 154 1 5 191 3 4 228 g 253 3 4 315 3 4 377 7 Maximum 2296 3372 4448 5524 6600 8214 9828 10904 13594 16284 Distance 90175 132 g 175 Y 217 lo 259 7 323 1 3 G87 4293 9 535 1 9 641 t g x Minimum 249 374 498 623 747 934 1121 1245 1557 1868 Distance 9 14 7 4 19 247 29 G6 g 444 49 61 x 39 9 Maximum 592 754 916 1077 1239 1482 174 1886 12290 2695 Distance 23 3 3 293 4 36 4 4215 48 585 67715 74315 90 14 106 1 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 31 5 1 174 x SS 143 1 5 374 a maximum 53 8 2 1 8 x SS 144 4 5 3 4 x minimum 6 2263 1 4 x SS x maximum 8 0876 11 45 x SS 268 5 10 9 9 When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 80
13. charge for repair Also do not look into the lens while you are adjusting the picture position You can adjust the lens position right or left by about 1 mm from the center of the lens 1 Remove the ring washer attached around the lens by turning it counterclockwise 2 Loosen the four screws located at the position indicated with an arrow by turning them counterclockwise with a Philips screwdriver 75 Ssieuio 3 Inserta flat blade screwdriver into the lens adjustment groove located at the left bottom when the projector projects the image when placed on the floor on a desk etc and turn it in the direction in which you want to move the lens If you turn it to the left the lens moves to the left and if you turn it to the right the lens moves to the right The range of movement is approximately 1mm Top view Fine adjustment level Fine adjustment level When using the 16 9 screen Picture position when moving the picture the maximum distance to the left Picture position when moving the picture the maximum distance to the right Image projection size inch 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 Fine adjustment level mm 60 90 120 150 180 225 270 300 76 4 After you have decided the lens position insert the Philips screwdriver at the locations of the four screws around the border of the lens in tur
14. location Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from an air conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature 12 Near a heat or smoke sensor Malfunction of the sensor may occur Very dusty and extremely smoky locations Allow at least 30 cm 11 7 8 inches between the projector and walls 30 cm 117 g inches 30 cm 117 s inches E 30cm m 117 g inches Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector Blocking the ventilation holes Ventilation holes intake Ventilation holes exhaust Tip For details on the location of the ventilation holes intake or exhaust see Location of Controls on pages 8 to 9 Tilting front rear and left right 15 or more 15 or more Y 15 or more Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle of more than 15 degrees Do not install the projector anywhere other than on a level surface or on the ceiling Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes may result in uneven color uniformity and reducing the reliability of the effects of the lamp When installing the unit at altitudes When using the projector at an altitude of 1 500 m or higher set Cooling Setting in the Setup menu to High page 47 Failing to set this mod
15. pos 1312 45 1280 x 960 VESA 60 60 000 60 000 H pos V pos 1800 47 1280 x 1024 VESA 60 63 974 60 013 H pos V pos 1696 50 1400 x 1050 SXGA 65 317 59 978 H neg V pos 1864 55 1280 x 768 1280 x 768 60 47 776 59 870 H neg V pos 1664 56 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 60 44 772 59 855 H neg V pos 1664 57 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 60 67 500 60 000 H pos V pos 2200 64 Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Signal Preset memory number Video signal VIDEO INPUT and 1 2 S VIDEO INPUT connectors Component signal INPUT A and Y CB PB CR 3to 11 PR connectors Video GBR signal INPUT A connector 3to 11 Computer signal INPUT A connector 21 to 39 55 to 56 Digital signal Signal Preset memory number Component signal HDMII 2 connectors 3 to 8 10 to 14 56 57 Video GBR signal HDMII 2 connectors 3 to 8 10 to 14 56 57 Computer signal HDMII 2 connectors 26 32 36 37 45 47 50 55 to 57 65 sieuio Input Signals and Adjustable Setting Items 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 Item Input signal Video or S Video Component Video GBR Computer Y C Advanced Iris e e e e Lamp Control e e e e Contrast e
16. 000 48 000 SonG Y 10 720 60p 720 60p 45 000 60 000 SonG Y 11 720 50p 720 50p 37 500 50 000 SonG Y 12 1080 60p 1080 60p 67 500 60 000 13 1080 50p 1080 50p 56 260 50 000 63 sieuio Momay Preset signal fH kHz fV Hz Sync H Size 0 14 1080 24p 1080 24p 26 973 23 976 21 640 x 350 VGA 1 VGA350 31 469 70 086 H pos V neg 800 22 VESA 85 37 861 85 080 H pos V neg 832 VGA350 23 640 x 400 NEC PC98 24 823 56 416 H neg V neg 848 24 VGA 2 TEXT 31 469 70 086 H neg V pos 800 VESA70 25 VESA 85 37 861 85 080 H neg V pos 832 VGA400 26 640 x 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 37 500 75 000 H neg V neg 840 M3 30 VESA 85 IBM 43 269 85 008 H neg V neg 832 M4 31 800x600 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 46 875 75 000 H pos V pos 1056 M5 35 VESA 85 53 674 85 061 H pos V pos 1048 36 832x624 Mac 16 49 724 74 550 H neg V neg 1152 37 1024 x 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
17. 212 1842 2472 3102 3732 4677 5622 6252 7827 9402 minimum 472 4 72 s 973 3 122 14 147 184 Va 221 37 8 246 Ya 308 1 a 370 1 4 b 2105 3181 4257 5333 6409 8023 9637 10713 13403 16093 maximum 82 8 1251 4 167 5 8 210 252 3 8 315 7 8 379 1 2 421 1 8 527 5 8 633 5 8 c 324 485 647 809 971 1213 1456 1618 2022 2426 1275 19 Ys 2512 6179 6814 478 5728 6324 7977 8 95 7 8 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 31 5 1 1 4 x SS 48 2 1 15 16 b maximum 53 8 2 s x SS 46 9 1 7 s c 8 0876 15 52 x SS When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen projecting a 4 3 picture Unit mm inches Screen 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 size inches a 1494 2265 3036 13807 4578 5734 6891 7662 19590 11517 minimum 587 89474 1195 9 150 180 Ya 225 3 4 271 3 8 301 2 4 8775 8 453 4 2 b 2587 3904 5220 6537 7854 9829 11805 13122 16414 19706 maximum 101 7 8 1533 4 205 5 8 257 3 8 3091 4 387 464 7 8 516 3 8 646 1 4 775 118 c 396 594 792 990 1188 1485 1782 1980 2474 2969 1535 231 611 39 4675 58 12 aota 78 97 5 117 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum
18. 30 NR Off DDE Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction Gamma2 Sel Set Enter Back Exit MENU 2 Press t to select a menu item and press gt or ENTER The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear The item presently selected is shown in yellow CE sw Jo Status On amp Language English Cooling Setting Standard Standby Mode Standard Power Saving On Input A Signal Sel Computer Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel JB Set ETER Back Exit MENU 38 CR cwm J gt Pop up menu Setting items Deutsch anne Espa ol As all Portugu s Pycckun Svenska Norsk Sel ABB Set Eves Setting menu Standard Cinema Useri User2 User3 Se ME Set Adjustment menu Contrast Adjust B Set Next menu window Setting items Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Contrast 30 Brightness 30 Color 30 Hue 30 Color Temp Middle Sharpness 30 NR Off DDE Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction _Gamma2 Sel Set EMER Back 4 Exit MENU 3 Press 4 to select an item you want to set or adjust and press or ENTER The setting items are displayed in
19. 4 3 picture Normal A picture with normal 4 3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center of the screen to fill the vertical screen size Wide Zoom A 4 3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the upper and lower portions of the picture are compressed to fit the 16 9 screen Letterbox picture with side panels Zoom CY Ne A normal 16 9 aspect ratio picture is L 4 enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen Use this mode to view a letterbox picture or a letterbox picture with side panels The subtitles on the screen can be adjusted with Vertical Size and V Center Full 1 When the PC signal is input Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture Full 2 When the PC signal is input Displays a picture on the whole of the screen You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with V Center in the Screen FF menu only when Zoom is selected page 46 e You can adjust the position of the subtitles with Vertical Size in the Screen EE menu only when Zoom is selected page 46 Notes on selecting the wide screen mode The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE When changing the settings of WIDE MODE use caution as described below Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the o
20. C Tick Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP H200 for replacement Projector Suspension Support PSS H10 PSS 610 62 Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply The United States Continental Europe UK Ireland Japan Canada Australia New Zealand Plug type YP 3 YP 12A x YP 359 Female end YC 13 YC 13D VM0303B YC 13 Cord type SVT HOSVV F CEE 13 53rd VCTF OC Rated Voltage 10A 125V 10A 250V 10A 250V 12A 125V amp Current Safety approval UL CSA VDE VDE DENANHO Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country region and the specifications Preset Signals 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 Memory Preset signal fH kHz fV Hz Sync H Size No 1 VIDEO 60 60 Hz 15 734 59 940 2 VIDEO 50 50 Hz 15 625 50 000 3 480 601 DTV 480 60i 15 734 59 940 SonG Y or composite sync 4 576 501 DTV 576 50i 15 625 50 000 SonG Y or composite sync composite video 5 480 60p 480 60p 31 470 160 000 SonG Y Progressive NTSC 6 576 50p 576 50p 31 250 50 000 SonG Y Progressive PAL 7 1080 60i 1035 60i 1080 60i 33 750 60 000 SonG Y 8 1080 50i 1080 50i 28 130 50 000 SonG Y 9 1080 24PsF 1080 48i 27
21. ch the lamp you may burn your fingers When you replace the lamp wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool Do not touch the surface of the lens If you touch it wipe off the fingerprints with a soft cloth Pay special attention to replacing the lamp when the projector is installed on the ceiling When removing the lamp unit make sure it remains horizontal then pull straight up Do not tilt the lamp unit If you pull out the lamp unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks the pieces may scatter causing injury When you remove the air filter be careful not to let any dust fall into the projector Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain the good performance of the projector or to prevent malfunction to it When a warning message for replacing the air filter appears replace the air filter immediately N Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord When setting the projector on a flat surface such as a desk etc puta cloth to preventthe surface from being scratched Reverse the projector as illustrated then place it on the cloth When the lamp is damaged the broken pieces of the lamp may become scattered if you do not reverse the projector This may cause injury Be sure that the projector is placed on a stable surface Loosen the screw on the lamp cover with a Philips screwdriver and then open the lamp cover s1410 4 Loosen the three screws on the 6 Close the lamp c
22. dvanced Picture Menu 44 Screen Menu sse 45 Setup Menu rss 47 Function Menu sess 49 Installation Menu 50 Information Menu 52 About the Preset Memory No 52 5 Others Troubleshooting 53 Warning Indicators 55 Message Lists sess 56 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes intake inse 57 Cleaning the Air Filter 60 Specifications 61 Preset Signals 63 Input Signals and Adjustable Setting Items 66 Ceiling Installation 68 When Using the PSS H10 Projector Suspension Support 68 When Using the PSS 610 Projector Suspension Support 72 Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position 75 Index 4st ins en eir 78 6 Precautions On safety Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days To disconnect the cord pull it out by the p
23. e QNI Y 2 887 661 11 1 Video Projector Operating Instructions Silicon X tal Reflective Display VPL VW50 2006 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to gualified personnel only CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance For customers in the USA If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com The number below is for FCC related matters only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No VPL VW50 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is
24. e center of the screen 191 3 7 5 3 130 5 Vs 1 e mo Front of the cabinet Center of the lens 2639 Upper ceiling Distance between the screen mount bracket and the center of the lens Center of the supporting pole The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit 70 Front view usd Ceiling 175 7 Center of the The bottom supporting pole sece of the 2 mount bracket 93 5 3 3 4 v Center of the lens 197 5 7 7 g 197 5 7 7g 395 15 y Side view 191 3 7 5 g 130 5 1 gt s1340 Center of the lens t Su nomi O Front of the cabinet nd 236 3 9 i 285 1 9 3 gt lt 471 4 18 5g When Using the PSS 610 Projector Suspension Support 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 When using the 16 9 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches
25. e e e Bright e e e e Color e e e except for B amp W Hue e e e NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 only except for B amp W Color Temp e e e e Sharpness e e e NR e e e preset memory preset memory numbers 3 4 7 numbers 3 4 7 8 9 only 8 9 only DDE e e e preset memory preset memory numbers 3 4 7 numbers 3 4 7 8 9 only 8 9 only Black Level Adj e e e Gamma Correction e e e e RCP e e e e Color Space e e e e Adjustable can be set Not adjustable cannot be set 66 Screen menu Item Input signal Video or S Video Component Video GBR Computer Y C Wide Mode e e e e Over Scan e e Screen Area e e preset memory preset memory numbers 7 8 9 numbers 7 8 9 12 13 14 only 12 13 14 only V Position e e e e V Size e e e APA e Phase z E e Pitch e Shift e e e Adjustable can be set Not adjustable cannot be set This item is effective only when Over Scan is set to On in the Screen Gg menu 67 sieuio 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
26. e when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects such as reducing the reliability of certain components 13 suonejedejg pue suoosuuog Positioning the Projector and a screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen 1 14 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector with the center of the lens within the areas indicated in the gray areas in the illustration Use the values a b and c in the table on page 15 as a guide Ceiling installation Center of the screen Center of projector s lens Floor installation a Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector s lens b Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector s lens C Vertical distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector s lens when using the maximum upper vertical lens shift feature For installation of the projector on a ceiling see Ceiling Installation page 68 For details on the lens shift feature see Step 3 Adjusting the Picture Position page 21 When using the 16 9 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 size inches a 1
27. eceiver Front amp Rear Blanking 0 Sel Set ENER Back Exit MENU V Keystone Corrects 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 J 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 Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and or vertically Off The picture does not flip HV Flips the picture horizontally and vertically H Flips the picture horizontally V Flips the picture vertically Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling installation Lens Control Avoids any operation of the lens such as Lens Focus Lens Zoom and Lens Shift by mistake When set to On you can adjust the projection lens using Lens Focus Lens Zoom and Lens Shift After you make this adjustment it is recommended that you set this item to Off to avoid any operation of the lens IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors IR Receiver on the front and rear of the projector Front amp Rear Activates both the front and rear detectors Front Activates the front de
28. ector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen 149 8 6 216 5 85 9 e ii ii Front of the cabinet Center of the lens 221 8 85 Upper ceiling Distance between the screen mount bracket and the center of the lens Center of the supporting pole The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit 73 S19UJO Front view Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket Using adjustment pipe b 150 175 200 mm 6 7 7 7 4 inches Using adjustment pipe c 250 275 300 mm 9 7 4 10 g 11 g inches 250 97 5 125 5 NJ T x Ceiling Center of the supporting pole The bottom surface of the mount bracket 93 5 33 4 197 5 7 7g 197 5 7 7 5 gt 395 15 5 5 Side view Center of the lens Center of the lens 5 o O0 QRREN Front of the cabinet 221 8 8 3 4 249 6 9 7 5 4714 18 54 74 Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver 110 mm 4 Z inches or longer Flat head screwdriver 110 mm 4 A inches or longer For details on how to make fine adjustments of the horizontal picture position consult with gualified personnel When the lens is scratched there is a
29. ed for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector Function Auto Input Search Test Pattern Off Background Blue Sel ME Set ENR Back Exit MENU Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal automatically when the INPUT button is pressed When set to On the projector detects whether a Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video S video or Input A signal is input when the input terminal with effective signals is automatically selected by pressing INPUT Set this to Off when you want to select an input selector with no input signal or you want to switch the setting manually Test Pattern Displays the test pattern When set to On a test pattern appears on the screen to be used when adjusting the lens with Lens Focus Lens Zoom and Lens Shift or correcting the screen proportions with V Keystone A test pattern does not appear when this item is set to Off Tip While the test pattern is displayed it is only displayed in green to allow you to adjust the focus easily Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is input You can select Black or Blue 49 Snusj eui Buis i Installation M enu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings Installation Lens Conirol On IR R
30. ement If you use lamps other than the LMP H200 the projector may malfunction Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp then check the ON STANDBY lamp has already been turned off The projector will not turn on unless the lamp is securely installed in place The projector will not turn on unless the lamp cover are securely closed To cancel a message displayed on the screen press either the button on the remote control or the one on the control panel on the projector Note The lamp contains mercury The disposal rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on where you live Follow the waste disposal policy in your area 59 S19UJO Cleaning the Air Filter When Please clean the filter appears on the screen you should clean the air filter The air filter should be cleaned every 1 500 hours This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used 1 500 hours are approximate After washing the air filter with a mild detergent solution dry it in a shaded place e When you clean the air filter make sure you do not damage it For details on how to attach and remove the air filter see Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes intake Steps 7 to 10 page 58 When you remove the air filter be careful not to let any dust fall into the projector Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain the g
31. enu Language You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on screen displays The factory default setting is English To change the current menu language set the desired language with the menu screen 4 5 6 REAL COLOR PROCESSING BRIGHT CONTRAST REOR Tip You can operate the menu using the 1 4 4 gt arrow ENTER buttons on the side panel of the projector instead of the 4 4 gt gt ENTER buttons on the remote control 25 suojeieda1 4 pue suonoeuuo 3 Press MENU The menu appears G GR G REAL COLOR PROCESSING Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Contrast 30 Brightness 30 Color 30 Hue 30 Color Temp Middle Sharpness 3 Off Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction _Gamma2 Sel Set Exit MENU 4 Press 4 to select the Setup lt menu and press gt or ENTER The setting items of the selected menu appears CT em Jo Setup Status On Language English Cooling Setting Standard Standby Mode Standard Power Saving On Input A Signal Sel Computer Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel JB Set Exit MENU 26 5 Press4 toselect Language and press gt or ENTER Ce even English AAR PX HF PLF z anne er Sel HAAA Set ETR
32. eo 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 Correction Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture Select a favorite tone from three options Gammal Makes a scene a little brighter Gamma2 Makes a scene brighter Gamma3 Makes a scene darker Off Gamma Correction is Off Using the specified controller ImageDirector2 supplied as a CD ROM allows you to adjust set and store a favorite tone in a computer For detailed information on ImageDirector2 refer to the Help provided on the supplied CD ROM in the computer 43 snue N eui Buris i Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more Advanced Picture Color Space Normal Sel JB Set Back Exit MENU RCP Real Color Processing 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 Processin
33. es up and as the selected number decreases the screen moves down This item is adjustable only when Zoom is selected Vertical Size Adjusts the subtitle area As the setting increases the subtitle area moves up As the setting decreases the subtitle area moves down This item is adjustable only when Zoom is selected Adjust Signal You can adjust the input signal APA When press the ENTER button automatically adjust the position of the image signal 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 lt 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 ft amp to adjust the vertical position 46 Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings etc Language English Cooling Setting Standard
34. g page 35 Color Space You can convert the range of color reproduction Normal Converts the color to Hi Vision color Wide Reproduces more natural color tones in a wider range of color reproduction compared to Normal 44 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 Adjust Screen menu Screen a Wide Mode Normal Gl Adjust Signal Over Scan Off APA a Screen Area Full V Center 0 Phase Pitch Shift Vertical Size 0 gna Sel B Set ENTER Back 4 Exit MENU Sel E Set ENER Back Exit MENU Wide Mode When the image input 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 image signal preset memory numbers 1 to 14 is input Wide Zoom A 4 3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the upper and lower portions of the picture are compressed to fit the 16 9 screen Use this mode to view news variety shows etc 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 sgueezed 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 as
35. hen you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing REAL COLOR PROCESSING BRIGHT CONTRAST l RCP Real Color Processing Position Adjust Range Adjust RCP Color RCP Hue 0 Sel EJB Set Reference palette 1 Press RCP on the remote control Press 4 to select User 1 User 2 or User 3 then press gt The RCP Real Color Processing window appears Select the target color you want to adjust Repeat steps and described below to specify the target color Q Press 4 9 to select Color Select then press 4 amp to select the color you want to adjust among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue and Magenta Only the portions that correspond to the specified color will be colored and the other portions will be displayed in black and white The reference palette in the RCP window also shows the adjustable colors Select the desired setting to adjust the color on the projected image using the reference palette as a guide 35 BunoeloJg RCP Real Color Processing Color Select Red Position e Adjust gt Range Adjust RCP Color RCP Hue Sel G Set Tip O Press to select Position or Range and specify it more delicate color and color range you want to adjust using e Adjust the color of the specified portions Press 4 to select RCP C
36. indicator lights in orange then 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 47 snuen eui Buisn Input A Signal Sel Selects the type of signal input from the eguipment connected to the INPUT A connector Selects the type of signal input from the eguipment by selecting Input A with the INPUT button Auto 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 System Selects the color system of the input signal Auto Selects the color system of the input signal automatically from among NTSC3 58 PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N or PAL60 NTSC3 58 PAL 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 color system appropriate for the input signal Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps set the desired lamp setting page 59 48 Function Menu The Function menu is us
37. jector is being used at high altitude 2 Check to ensure that the Ventilation holes on the unit are not covered page 13 2 When using the projector at high altitude set the Cooling Setting to High page 47 When temperature inside the projector remains high the Cooling Setting is switched to High in one minute then the fan speed increases Caution messages Message Cause and Remedy xe 2 No signal is input in the selected input Check connections page 17 Not applicable 2 Press the appropriate button 56 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes intake Tools you need to get started Standard Phillips screwdriver Cloth for scratch protection The lamp used for the light source has a certain lifespan When the lamp dims the color balance of the picture becomes strange or Please replace the Lamp Filter appears on the screen the lamp may be exhausted Replace the lamp with a new one not supplied without delay Use an LMP H200 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp The air filter is supplied with the LMP H200 Projector Lamp When you replace the lamp it is also time to replace the air filter Whenever you replace the lamp be sure to replace the air filter with a new one Also clean the ventilation holes intake The lamp remains hot after the projector is turned off with the I ON STANDBY switch If you tou
38. l tuner etc with component video connectors 5O00000 SVIDEO VIDEO Y P8 Cs Pr Cr TRIGGER IPUT Component video cable not supplied gt Video signal flow 17 suonejedejg pue suonoeuuo To connect to a DVD player recorder and Blu ray Disc player eguipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture guality by connecting a DVD player recorder and Blu ray Disc player eguipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector AV amplifier Speakers Right side of the projector DVD player recorder and Blu ray Disc player etc with the HDMI output 00000 O es 90000 gt HDMI 1 HDMI 2 INPUT A t t to HDMI output E E L HDMI cable not supplied Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable be sure to use a cable with the HDMI logo HDMI HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC This HDMI connector conforms to Ver 1 2a 18 To connect to a VCR eguipped with the S video connector or video connector You can connect a DVD player recorder hard disk video recorder VCR or laser disk player which is not eguipped with component video connectors See also the instruction manual of each eguipment
39. lug Never pull the cord itself The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes The air coming out is hot On preventing internal heat build up After you turn off the power with the I 5 ON STANDBY switch do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running Caution The projector is equipped with ventilation holes intake and ventilation holes exhaust Do not block or place anything near these holes or internal heat build up may occur causing picture degradation or damage to the projector On repacking Save the original shipping carton and packing material they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit For maximum protection repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory Location of Controls Front Right Side You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector 8 MENU INPUT 110 ON STANDBY LENS button amp page 22 4 4 4 gt arrow ENTER button page 37 LAMP COVER MENU button page 37 INPUT button page 28 ON STANDBY I ON STANDBY switch page 22 indica
40. me you press the button the input indication and equipment to be D projected change page 28 ne Video1 Tips You can select the desired language for the menu screen For details refer to Step 4 Selecting the Menu Language page 25 When Auto Input Search is set to On in the Function B menu the input terminal with effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT page 49 5 Adjust the vertical picture position Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Shift adjustment window test E pattern appears Then select the proper vertical position by pressing the f amp buttons Each time you press the LENS button the LENS adjustment window appears in order Lens Focus Lens Zoom Lens Shift CC Tes To move the position upward press t To move the position downward press Tip When Lens Control is set to Off on the Installation amp menu you cannot adjust the vertical picture position page 50 When Test Pattern is set to Off on the Function B menu the test pattern is not displayed page 49 22 The picture moves up by a maximum of 65 of the screen size from the center of the lens 120 971 mm 38 1 4 inches 100 Side view 809 mm 31 a inches 80 647 mm 25 1 2 inches When using the 16 9 screen For more detail
41. n and tighten them to fix the lens in place When you use the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time and adjust the horizontal lens shift to the maximum the picture moves up to a maximum of 53 of its original position 77 Index A Adjust Signal Phase Len re Ue eine 46 IA dJUSter i i ers ee tres 24 Adjusting picture position seeeeeeeeene picture quality Advanced Iris Auto Input Search B Background oerte etg Black Level Adj is Bl nking od aco ee shoes Brightness entree C Ceiling Installation Cinema Black Pro Color System i Color Temp st eee Connecting Coinputer S 20 Video equipment COMTAST rte ederent Cooling Setting sss 47 Image Blip 3 nne R 50 Input A Signal Sel 48 78 L Lamp Timer ede 52 Languages teneo 47 Location of Controls Front Right side Reat BOottom ss mnt Menu Advanced Picture sse 44 E nctlon 545 uie rior ates Information Installation Pict re i ish totae A reet Screen Setup Messages C atl Or uice rire Pet 56 Wabi Sanitas a ids Le 56 N IN c M H 43 o Over SCAN Lia tiesi edes os 45 P Picture Mode CINEMA nnn a tao nthe 32 CINEMA a E 41 DYNAMIC visais visiskas sia nes 32 Dynamic need STANDARD sister 32 Standard sce ni ota aknis den os 41
42. o output the signal to only the external monitor For details refer to the computer s operating instructions supplied with your computer 20 Step 3 Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position 1 ON STANDBY indicator EX G Remote control detector 5 6 7 G Tip The I ON STANDBY INPUT LENS MENU and Ve D ENTER joystick buttons on the side panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote control Depending on the installation location of the projector you may not control it with the remote control In this case point the remote control to the screen instead of the projector 1 After connecting the AC cord to the eguipment plug the AC didi PEE T code into a wall outlet S IE Ies The ON STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode 21 suonejedejgd pue suonoeuuo 2 Press the 1 ON STANDBY ON ST NDBY switch to turn on the projector S62 The ON STANDBY indicator flashes i in green and then lights in green ED ED Piero genito When the ON STANDBY indicator a few seconds an nina then lights in green flashes Starting appears on the screen 3 Turnon the equipment connected to the projector Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen Each ti
43. olor or RCP Hue then adjust the color or hue of the portions selected in step 3 to suit your taste using lt while watching the projected picture The picture is returned to normal color during adjustment After the adjustment is complete press ENTER The RCP window disappears and the picture of step 2 is appeared Then after a few seconds normal picture is restored The adjusted data will be stored in a memory selected in step 2 and will be recalled later There are some limitations on selection of position and range 36 Using the Menus This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus Operation through the Menus The projector is eguipped with an on screen menu for making various adjustments and settings Some of the adjustable setting items are displayed in a pop up menu in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu or in the next menu window If you select an item name followed by an arrow P the next menu window with setting items appears To change the on screen menu language see Step 4 Selecting the Menu Language page 25 2 3 4 REAL COLOR PROCESSING BRIGHT CONTRAST l RESET button 37 snuen eui Buisn 1 Press MENU eo The menu window appears REAL COLOR PROCESSING Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Contrast 30 Brightness 30 Color 30 Hue 30 Color Temp Middle Sharpness
44. ony personnel When a warning indicator other than the above starts flashing consult with Sony Customer Information Service Center 55 sieuio Message Lists Warning messages Message High temp Lamp off in 1 min Cause and Remedy 2 Turn off the power 2 Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes page 13 Frequency is out of range 2 Frequency is out of range Input a signal that is within the acceptable frequency range of the projector Please check Input A Signal Sel gt Set Input A Signal Sel in the Setup e menu to Computer when an RGB signal is input from a computer amp page 48 Please replace the Lamp Filter gt It is time to replace the lamp Replace the lamp page 57 2 Also replace the air filter too Restart cleaning the Ventilation holes intake page 57 If this message appears again after you replace the lamp and filter the lamp replacement process is not complete Check the lamp replacement process page 57 Please clean the filter gt It is time to clean the air filter Clean the air filter page 60 Please clean the filter Have you finished Yes No gt It is time to clean the air filter Clean the air filter page 60 2 If you cleaned the air filter select Yes If you did not clean the air filter select No Projector temperature is high Cooling Setting should be High if pro
45. ood performance of the projector or to prevent malfunction to it When a warning message for cleaning the air filter appears clean the air filter immediately 60 Specifications System Projection system SXRD panel 1 lens projection system 0 61 inch SXRD panel 6 220 800 pixels 2 073 600 pixels x 3 Lens 1 8 times zoom lens electric f18 7 to 33 7 mm F2 54 to 3 53 Lamp 200 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp Projection picture size 40 to 300 inches measured diagonally Color system NTSC 58 PAL SECAM NTS C443 PAL M PAL N PAL60 system switched automatically manually PAL60 system not switched manually Acceptable video signals 15 kHz RGB component 50 60 Hz Progressive component 50 60 Hz DTV 480 60i 576 50i 480 60p 576 50p 720 60p 720 50p 1080 60i 1080 501 1080 60p HDMI input only 1080 50p HDMI input only 1080 24p HDMI input only Composite video Y C video Acceptable computer signals fH 19 to 72 kHz fV 48 to 92 Hz Maximum resolution 1920x 1080 fV 60 Hz LCD panel Input Video input VIDEO phono type Composite video 1 Vp p 2 dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated S VIDEO Y C mini DIN 4 pin type Y luminance 1 Vp p 2 dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated C chrominance burst 0 286 Vp p 2 dB NTSC 75 ohms terminated or burst 0 3 Vp p 2 dB PAL 75 ohms terminated Y CB PB CR PR Component phono type Y with Sync 1 Vp p 2dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated
46. over then lamp with the Phillips tighten the screws screwdriver Hold up the cover release lever then pull the lamp straight out 1 5 Ensure you push the new lamp all the way then securely tighten those three screws on the lamp Put the cover release lever back 8 Remove the air filter Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the unit 58 9 Attach the new air filter so that it fits into the each claws 10 positions on the filter holder Attach the Air Filter aligning it with the shape of the filter holder Also do not touch the fan after removing the air filter that is set deep inside the projector 10 Attach the filter holder 11 Wipe dust off the Ventilation holes intake with a soft cloth I ulli UIT Ventilation holes intake The projector will not turn on unless the filter holder is securely closed 12 Place the project back on its original position 13 Turn on the projector then select the desired setting item on the Setup menu The menu screen below will be appeared Settings for lamp replacement Has the projection lamp been replaced Yes No 14 Select Yes Lamp replacement process is now complete a 15 Select OK Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement slot and do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to avoid electrical shock or fire Be sure to use an LMP H200 Projector Lamp for replac
47. pect 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 Scan Hides 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 display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen refer to Blanking on the installation amp menu page 51 45 snuen eui Buisn Screen Area Selects 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 Nos 7 8 9 12 13 and 14 is input and On is selected in Over Scan V Center Adjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen As the selected number increases the screen mov
48. perature becomes higher than normal The approximate normal temperature is 25 C 54 Warning Indicators The ON STANDBY or LAMP COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector ON STANDBY Oo ON STANDBY indicator LAMP COVER O LAMP COVER indicator Symptom LAMP COVER flashes in red A repetition rate of 2 flashes Cause and Remedy 2 Close the lamp cover securely then tighten the screws securely page 57 2 Close the filter holder securely page 59 LAMP COVER flashes in red A repetition rate of 3 flashes 2 The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan Replace the lamp page 57 2 The lamp has reached a high temperature Wait until the lamp cools and then turn on the power again ON STANDBY flashes in red A repetition rate of 4 flashes 2 The fan is broken Consult with qualified Sony personnel ON STANDBY flashes in red A repetition rate of 2 flashes 2 The internal temperature is unusually high Check to ensure that if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the projector is being used at high altitudes ON STANDBY flashes in red A repetition rate of 6 flashes 2 Disconnect the AC power cord then confirm the ON STANDBY lamp is turned off Turn on the power again after re connecting it If the indicators still light up the electrical system has a problem Consult with qualified S
49. riginal image Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing modifying the original picture by switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers which are legally protected 31 BunoeloJg Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions PICTURE MODE PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD GCC ED CINEMA USER 1 USER 2 and USER 3 REAL COLOR PROCESSING BRIGHT CONTRAST l H 32 Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA and USER 1 USER 2 and USER 3 DYNAMIC Enhances picture contrast and sharpness STANDARD The quality of the picture becomes less rough than the one selected by DYNAMIC CINEMA Recommended when viewing a movie in the dark place USER 1 USER 2 and USER 3 You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste and store the settings into the selected memory of the projector Press one of the USER 1 USER 2 and USER 3 buttons then adjust the picture by using the buttons on the remote control or the menus pages 33 and 41 The settings are stored and you can view the picture with the adjusted picture guality by pressing the button Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items with the remote cont
50. rojector appears to be operating erratically try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions If the problem persists consult with gualified Sony personnel Power Symptom The power is not turned on Cause and Remedy 2 After about one minute turn the power on 2 Close the lamp cover securely then tighten the screws securely page 57 2 Close the filter holder securely page 59 2 Check warning indicators page 55 Picture Symptom Cause and Remedy No picture 2 Check that the proper connections have been made page 17 2 Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button page 28 2 Set the computer signal to output from an external monitor 2 Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor 2 Select Computer Component or Video GBR for Input A Signal Sel on the Setup lt menu according to the input signal page 48 The picture from the INPUT A connector is colored strange 2 Select Computer Component or Video GBR for Input A Signal Sel on the Setup lt menu according to the input signal page 48 The picture from the VIDEO INPUT or S VIDEO INPUT connector is colored strange gt Adjust the picture of the Picture 2 menu page 41 2 Set Color System in the Setup menu to match the color system being input page 48 The picture is too dark gt Adjust the con
51. rol The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode To adjust contrast and brightness Press CONTRAST on the remote control to adjust the contrast Press BRIGHT on the remote control to adjust the brightness 1 Press ADJ PIC Each time you press the button the Cel 9mm p following adjustment windows are displayed in sequence ADJ PIC button Some of the above adjustment windows Hee will not be displayed depending on the input signal For details see Input BRIGHT CONTRAST Signals and Adjustable Setting Items z page 66 CONTRAST button BRIGHT button Advanced Iris Lamp Control Contrast Brightness Color Hue t l Gamma Correction Black Level Adj DDE NR Sharpness lt Color Temp 33 BunoeloJg 34 Example To adjust the contrast For details on each adjustment see the Picture Gj menu amp page 41 Make the setting or adjustment on an item When changing the adjustment level To increase the value press To decrease the value press When changing the setting Press to change the setting Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing The Real Color Processing RCP feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently You can thus obtain a picture more suitable to your taste Tip Freeze the scene of the video source w
52. s see page 15 Tip Picture position when the picture is moved upward at the maximum You can also adjust the horizontal position of the lens For detailed information see Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position on page 75 QC JA Qu G 6 Adjust the picture size Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Zoom adjustment window test pattern appears Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the 4 9 4 gt buttons To make the picture larger press gt To make the picture smaller press 4 4 23 suojeieda1 4 pue suonoeuuo Tip When Lens Control is set to Off on the Installation X menu you cannot adjust the picture size and the focus page 50 When Test Pattern is set to Off on the Function B menu the test pattern is not displayed page 49 7 Adjust the focus Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window test pattern appears Then CG Gare GA adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the 1 4 gt buttons I E To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface use the adjusters to keep the projector level Turn to adjust Adjusters Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters 24 Step 4 Selecting the M
53. subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Disposal of Used Lamp This projec
54. t Standard Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Cinema Black Pro gt Contrast Brightness Brightness Contrast 30 I gt 30 Color Color 30 Hue Hue 30 Color Temp Color Temp Middle Sharpness Sharpness 30 NR NR Off DDE DDE Off Black Level Adj Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction Gamma2 Gamma Correction Gamma2 Sel J Set Back Exit MENU Sel JB Set Back Exit Picture Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the environment Dynamic Select this for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness to reproduce color tones Standard Select this to reduce roughness compared to viewing the picture with Dynamic Cinema Select this for a soft film like picture User 1 User 2 User 3 You can adjust the guality of the picture to suit your taste and then store the settings Once the settings are stored you can view the picture with the adjusted picture guality by pressing the PICTURE MODE button on the remote control To store the settings 1 Select User 1 User 2 or User 3 2 Adjust the items you want in the menus Tip You can also adjust the pic
55. tector only Rear Activates the rear detector only 50 Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen Select each screen edge left right up bottom on the Blanking adjustment screen with f buttons Adjust the desired Blanking value with lt gt button Blanking Left 2 Right 3 Top 2 Bottom 3 Sel Adjust e Set 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 51 snue N eui Buis i Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name serial number the horizontal and vertical freguencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp Information Model name VPL VW50 Model Number Serial Number Serial No fH fV 15 73 kHz 59 94 Hz Memory No Lamp Timer 5 Signal type Sel JE Set Exit MENU Model name Displays the model name VPL VW50 and 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 type Displays the type of the input signal Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on total
56. tor s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal The material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp so you should dispose of it in the same way For customers in the United States This product contains mercury Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org 3 For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Voor de klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar Sd lever deze in als klein chemisch FN afval KCA QD The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL RULES Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help pre
57. tor LAMP COVER page 21 indicator d s page 55 While the ON STANDBY indicator lights in orange the power saving mode is on page 47 Ventilation holes exhaust page 13 Remote control detector page 21 Ventilation holes exhaust page 13 INPUT N AC IN socket HDMI1 connector amp page 18 HDMI2 connector amp page 18 INPUT A connector amp page 20 S VIDEO INPUT connector mini DIN 4 pin VIDEO INPUT connector phono type amp page 19 Y CB PB CR PR phono type amp page 17 TRIGGER jack mini jack Outputs a 12 V signal when the power is on REMOTE connector Connects to a computer etc for remote control Rear Bottom S O1 U09 JO UOI e201 Ventilation holes intake page 13 Remote control detector page 21 Ventilation holes intake page 13 Ventilation holes intake Ventilation holes intake Ventilation holes intake Lamp cover Adjusters Filter holder Ventilation holes intake Projector suspension support attaching hole 9 Remote Control INPUT button page 28 LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote control PICTURE MODE buttons page 32 ADJ PIC button page 33 LENS button page 22 WIDE MODE button page 30 BRIGHT button page 33 10 Infrared transmitter IK ON STANDBY switch page 22 AIF lt gt arrow ENTER b
58. trast or brightness of the Picture menu properly page 42 The picture is not clear 2 Adjust the focus page 24 2 Condensation has accumulated on the lens Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on 53 sieuio Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture flickers 2 Activate APA then adjust the current input signal gt Adjust Phase for Adjust Signal in the Screen EE menu properly page 46 On screen display Symptom On screen display does not appear Cause and Remedy gt Set Status in the Setup Gg menu to On page 47 Remote control Symptom The remote control does not work Cause and Remedy 2 Batteries could be weak Replace them with new batteries page 11 2 Insert the batteries with the correct polarities page 11 gt If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector the projector may work improperly or inadvertently Change the setting of IR Receiver in the Installation a menu amp page 50 Others Symptom The fan is noisy Cause and Remedy gt Check the setting of Cooling Setting in the Setup Gg menu page 47 2 Make sure that the room temperature is not too high To maintain the product reliability of the projector s components the number of turns of the fan increases and the fan noise becomes slightly louder when a room tem
59. ture Color Adjusts the intensity of the color density The higher the setting the greater the intensity The lower the setting the lower the intensity Hue Adjusts 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 your favorite color temperature Sharpness Sharpens 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 42 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 vid
60. ture quality in Dynamic Standard or Cinema and store the settings To reset everything to the factory settings select Reset from the menu 41 snuen eui Buis i Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris Switches the iris function during projection Auto 1 Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a projected scene The contrast of the scene is emphasized most Auto 2 An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to AUTO 1 The contrast of the scene becomes reduced Sensitivity If Auto1 or Auto is selected either Recommend Fast or Slow can be selected according to the desired response speed with Sensitivity Mode Sensitivity Recommend Fast Slow Sel MA Set Manual Manually adjusts the Iris Manual Adjust 6 Set Off Normal contrast Lamp Control Switches the lamp wattage during projection High Normal wattage Low Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage Tip Right after this item is set to Low the number of turns of the fan increases and the fan noise becomes slightly louder Contrast Adjusts the white area of pictures white level The higher the setting the greater the contrast The lower the setting the lower the contrast Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture The higher the setting the brighter the picture The lower the setting the darker the pic
61. usage fH horizontal frequency and fV vertical frequency may not be displayed depending on the input signal used on the projector You cannot change the displays listed above About the Preset Memory No 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 EE menu This projector also has 20 types of user memories for Input A mainly for the computer signal into which you can save the setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset input signal respectively 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 4 menu it will be registered to the projector If more than 20 user memories are registered the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one See the chart on page 63 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 52 Others This section describes how to solve the problems how to replace the lamp and air filter etc Troubleshooting If the p
62. uttons page 37 MENU button page 37 RESET button page 37 RCP button page 35 CONTRAST button page 33 Tip The CONTRAST button has a tactile dot Use it as a reference when operating the projector Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen how to connect the eguipment from which you want to project the picture etc Unpacking Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items Remote control 1 and Lens cap 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 When you have purchased the projector the lens cap was fitted onto the lens Remove this lens cap when you use the projector Operating Instructions this manual AC power cord 1 ImageDirector2 CD ROM 1 Inserting the batteries into the remote control Insert the batteries side first as shown in the illustration Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause a short circuit and may generate heat 11 suonejedejgd pue suonoeuuo Step 1 Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from a VCR or other device The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily Before Setting Up the Projector Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector Poorly ventilated
63. vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Table of Contents Precautions LL aS 7 Location of Controls Front Right Side 8 Rear Bottom seeeeeene 9 Remote Control lt kaka 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking ee 11 Step 1 Installing the Projector 12 Before Setting Up the Projector 12 Positioning the Projector and a SCTCED ice strate 14 Step 2 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting toa VCR 17 Connecting to a Computer 20 Step 3 Adjusting the Picture POSIION Re 21 Step 4 Selecting the Menu Language runs 25 Projecting Projecting the Picture on the SGIeeni S 28 Turning Off the Power 29 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode 30 Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode fish ent 32 Adjusting the Picture Quality 33 Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing tees 35 Using the Menus Operation through the Menus 37 Picture Menu sees 41 A
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