Sony VPL-AW10 User's Manual
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1. T TIU OK o Distance between the screen 196 6 7 54 Upper ceiling and the center of the lens mount bracket Center of the supporting pole The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit 71 sieuio Front view Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket Using adjustment pipe b 150 175 200 mm 6 7 7 a inches Using adjustment pipe c 250 275 300 mm 9 10 7 8 11 g inches 250 97 125 5 z Ar T Z Ceiling Center of the supporting pole V t we I SS i The bottom surface of the mount bracket H7 CR 6 51 9 Center of the lens r d 63 5 2 1 5 VPL AW15 68 2 3 4 VPL AW10 Side view 102 4 1 g 216 5 85 5 re i CD Center of the lens i i VPLAW15 only Front of the cabinet 196 6 7 3 4 123 4 47lg gt lt 320 12 5 3 72 Index A Adjust Signal Phase e URINE 45 AdjuSter eee rre mete 24 Adjusting picture position picture quality Advanced Iris Auto Input Search B Background eee Black Level Adj Blanking i fene ette Brightness x cene rte C Ceiling Installation Cinema Black Pro2. Maximum 2419 3600 4190 4781 5962 7143 8323 9504 10685 11866 Distance 95 1412 4 165 188 Ya 2343 4 281 Vy 327 2 4 374 Ya 4202 4 467 V4 x Minimum 305 457 533 609 762 914 1066 1219 1371 1523 Distance 12 18 21 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Maximum 460 b 658 b 757 b 856 b 1054 b 1252 b 1450 b 11648 b 1846 b 2044 b Distance 18 b 26 b 29 Vg b 33 5 4 b 41 1 5 b 49 3 9 b 57 Ug b 4582 4 4b 231 6 80 1 5 b b 150 175 200 250 275 300 mm 6 7 7 s 9 7 8 10 7 8 11 s inches adjustable when using PSS 610 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 36 609 1 1 2 x SS 57 114 2 1 4 a maximum 59 045 2 3 5 x SS 57 131 2 1 4 x minimum 7 617 9 4 x SS x maximum 9 902 13 55 x SS 63 5 2 1 2 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 projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen 124 6 5 216 5 8 5 Front of the cabinet o Center of the lens
3. 21 to 39 55 to 56 Digital signal Signal Preset memory number Component signal HDMI connector 3 to 8 10 to 14 Video GBR signal HDMI connector 3 to 8 10 to 14 Computer signal HDMI connector 26 32 36 37 45 47 50 55 63 s19UJO 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 e e e Brightness 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 numbers3 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 B Gamma Correction e e e e RCP e e e e Adjustable can be set Not adjustable cannot be set 64 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 10 11
4. page 46 2 Make sure that the room temperature is not too high The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product reliability of the projector s components in a room where the temperature is higher than normal The fan noise becomes slightly louder The approximate normal temperature is 25 C 52 Warning Indicators The IK On standby or LAMP COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector LAMP COVER o LAMP COVER indicator IK On standby 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 56 2 Close the air filter cover securely page 57 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 55 2 The lamp has reached a high temperature Wait until the lamp cools and then turn on the power again ub On standby flashes in red A repetition rate of 4 flashes 2 The fan is broken Consult with qualified Sony personnel IK 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 uo On standby flashes in red A repetition r
5. when selecting an input connector without an input signal or when selecting the input connector manually Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is input You can select Black or Blue 48 Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings Installation V Keystone o Image Flip Off Blanking Sel MH Set Back Exit VENU 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 UJ Sets a higher value direction Note 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 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 ft amp Adjust the desired Bla
6. A Video signal flow Tip In order to enjoy better video performance use S Video connector If the eguipment to be connected has no S video connector connect the cable to the video output 19 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo Connecting to a Computer Rear of the projector IL O ooooococ LJ Computer 11 LZ 9 HD Dsub15 pin cable optional or HDMI cable optional A Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable be sure to use a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo Tip Set Input A Signal Sel in the Setup 2 menu to Auto or Computer If the input signal does not appear properly set it to Computer page 47 54 If you set your computer such as a notebook type to output the signal to both computer s display and this equipment the picture of the equipment may not appear properly Set your computer to 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 IX On standby indicator 6 7 Zoom lever Focus ring D LENS SHIFT dials VPL AW15 only Z Remote control detector 17 rece D TT MUTING REAL COLOR PROCESSING Tip The IX On standby INPUT MENU and A W l
7. 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 No 10 and 11 is input and On is selected in Over Scan V Center Adjust 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 Size Reduces 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 Signal You 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
8. VGA400 26 640x480 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 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 62 Memory Preset signal fH kHz fV Hz Sync H Size No Resolution 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 Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Signal Preset memory number Video signal VIDEO INPUT and T2 S VIDEO INPUT connectors Component signal INPUT A and Y PE CBPR 3to11 CR connectors Video GBR signal INPUT A connector 3to11 Computer signal INPUT A connector
9. m 4 Adjust the color of the specified portions Press to select RCP Color 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 5 After the adjustment is complete press The RCP window disappears and the picture of step 2 is appeared Then after a few seconds normal picture is restored The adjustments you have made will be reflected on the picture projected on the screen Tip There are some limitations on selection of position and range Using Other Functions You can temporarily turn off or pause a projected picture ege Los J alti REAL COLOR PROCESSING PIC MUTING button FREEZE button Press PIC MUTING Press to temporarily turn off a projected picture To return to the previous screen press PIC MUTING again Press FREEZE A projected picture can be paused to be displayed FREEZE is shown on the screen when a button is pressed To return to the previous screen press FREEZE again Available for only computer signal 35 BunoeloJd 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 a
10. 233 3 262 1 4 291 17g Maximum 2431 3612 4203 4793 5974 7155 8336 9517 10698 11879 Distance 95 3 4 142 V 165 1 2 188 3 4 235 1 4 281 3 4 328 Va 3743 4 421 144 467314 x Minimum 305 457 533 609 762 914 1066 1219 1371 1523 Distance 12 18 QD 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 Maximum 635 833 932 1031 129 1427 1625 1823 200 2219 Distance 25 3275 367 4 407 483 6614 64 17 1955 87359 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 36 609 1 1 5 x SS 69 614 2 3 4 a maximum 59 045 2 3 3 x SS 69 631 2 3 4 x minimum 7 617 9 45 x SS x maximum 9 902 13 55 x SS 238 5 9 67 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 the center of the screen 137 5 V 130 5 5 Front of the cabinet Center of the lens Distance between the screen 182 7 4 Upper ceiling and the
11. Distance 493 727g 845 106 1 01970 143 1 5 167 Ze 190 g 214 1 4 2377 4 o Maximum 1987 2951 3434 3916 4881 5846 681 7775 8740 9705 Distance 78 116 4 4 135 154 192 1 4 230 144 268 306 1 4 844 Vy 882 Va x Minimum 249 373 436 498 622 747 871 996 1120 1245 Distance 97 1434 0744 09345 241 291 643 6914 44 Us 49 Maximum 387 b 549 b 6304b 711 b 872 b 1034 b 1196 b 1358 b 1520 b 1681 b Distance 15 1 4 b 21 5 g b 24 g 4b 28 b 34 fg b 403 49 47 Uk b 53 b 59 74g b 66 1 4 b b 150 175 200 250 275 300 mm 6 7 7 g 9 g 10 7 g 11 7 k inches adjustable when using PSS 610 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 29 909 1 3 45 x SS 57 114 2 1 4 a maximum 48 239 1 46 x SS 57 131 2 1 4 x minimum 6 223 1 4 x SS x maximum 8 0899 11 32 x SS 63 5 2 1 5 b 70 When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 13556 4064 14572 5080 a Minimum 1521 2254 2620 2986 3718 4450 5182 5915 6647_ 7379 Distance 60 88 4 103 144 117 5 146 1 2 175 4 204 4 233 261 3 4 2905 3
12. Language and press gt or 3 4 Press f amp 4 to select a language and press C The menu changes to the selected language To clear the menu Press MENU 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 IC nens nnn usin select the input you want to project on the screen ewe 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 RGB component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input A Component equipment connected to Y PB CB PR CR connectors Component Eguipment connected to the HDMI connector HDMI Set the Input A Signal Sel setting in the Setup eig 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 67 page 47 50 61 The color gradation of the dark area or the bright
13. Picture on the SGIGeIDn o o m pe tee eus Turning Off the Power Selecting the Wide Screen Mode Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode Adjusting the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing VPL AWI5 only Using Other Functions Using the Menus Operation through the Menus Picture Menu Advanced Picture Menu VPL AWIS only Screen Menu esseeee Setup Menu rorirori Function Menu sssss Installation Menu Information Menu About the Preset Memory No 5 Others Troubleshooting 51 Warning Indicators 53 Message Lists LL 54 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes intake sone 55 Replacing the Air Filter 58 Fitting the lens cap 58 Specifications LL 59 Preset Signals 61 Input Signals and Adjustable Setting Items 64 Ceiling Installation 66 When Using the PSS H10 Projector Suspension Support 66 When Using the PSS 610 Projector Suspension Support 70 Index osi Re ovS 73 6 Precautions On safety Check that the operating voltage of
14. Selects the color system of the input signal automatically from among NTSC35 8 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 appropriate color system for the input signal Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps set the desired lamp setting page 57 47 snue eui Burs i Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector Function Smart APA Auto Input Search On Background Blue Sel J Set Back Exit MENU Smart APA With 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 Search Detects 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
15. area may become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI standard cable is input Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the Picture 2 menu page 41 Tip When Auto Input Search is set to On in the Function Bg menu the input terminal with effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT 27 BunoeloJd Turning Off the Power 1 Press the I On standby switch A message POWER OFF appears on the screen 2 Press the I On standby switch again before the message disappears The I On standby indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat First the IX On standby indicator flashes quickly during which you will not be able to light up the IX On standby indicator with the IC On standby switch 3 Confirm that the fan stops running and the I5 On standby indicator lights in red You can turn off the projector by holding the I On standby switch for about 1 second instead of performing the above steps Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received Press WIDE MODE Each time you press the button you can change the Wide Mode setting in turn PIC rez Love luii You can also select it using the menu 67 page 44 REAL COLOR PROCESSING WIDE MODE Hfi rer o button RCP button VPL AW 15 only 28 Original image Wh
16. center of the lens mount bracket Center of the supporting pole The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit 68 Front view E i1 ceing T supporting pole amp d 63 5 2 1 5 VPL AW 15 68 2 3 4 VPL AW10 Side view 114 5 49 130 5 1 gt t Center of the 175 7 The bottom surface of the y mount bracket Center of the lens Center of the lens BN 182 7 1 4 ale 138 5 1 2 Front of the cabinet 320 12 5 5 VPL AW15 only 69 SISUJO 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 VPL AW15 only Center of the lens When using the 16 9 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 Minimum 1251 1850 2149 2448 3046 3644 4242 4841 5439 6037
17. increases the picture moves to the right and as the setting decreases the picture moves to the left Use lt gt 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 1 V to adjust the vertical position 45 snue N eui Burs i Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings etc Setup 2 Language English Cooling Setting Standard Standby Mode Standard Power Saving On Input A Signal Sel Computer Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel HH SetEj Back Exit MENU 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 it
18. numbers 10 11 only only V Position e e e e V Size e e e APA e Phase e Pitch E e Shift e e e Adjustable can be set Not adjustable cannot be set l This item is effective only when Over Scan is set to On in the Screen g menu It cannot be set at preset signal 1920 x 1080 If the input signal is from a computer the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16 9 x2 or wider 3 The setting can be made only when Zoom is selected in Wide Mode x4 The setting can be made only for analog signal When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable etc check the type of the signal in the Information Menu page 50 and Digital signal page 63 and check items that are adjustable can be set 65 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 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 VPL AW15 only Center of the lens 66 When using the 16 9
19. 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 plug 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 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 Checking the model name of the projector Check t
20. 3 Sel Set E Adjustment menu Contrast Adjust 6 Set E Next menu window Setting items Picture 00 0 0 0 Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris Auto1 Lamp Control Hig Sek f 3 Set Back Exit MENU Menu window of VPL AW15 38 3 Press 4 to select an item you want to set or adjust and press or G The items that can be set appear in the pop up menu setting menu adjustment menu or in the next menu window 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 3 to restore the previous screen When changing the setting Press to change the setting Press 3 to restore the previous screen You can restore the previous screen using depending on the selected item To reset the items that have been adjusted Select an item in the Menu screen and display the pop up menu the setting menu and the adjustment menu Press the RESET on the remote control to reset only the selected settings to its factory preset value RESET on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected 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 G page 64 To clear the menu Press MENU To reset the picture th
21. 94 1456 1618 23 4 19 Ys 22 3 8 25 1 17 8 38 Va 44 8 5D 57 2 8 63214 d 221 331 387 442 552 663 773 884 994 1105 834 03 18 15 19 17 1 gt 21 3 4 26 l s 301 3478 39 14 43 l2 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 29 909 1 3 45 x SS 44 886 1 13 46 b maximum 48 239 1 1 46 x SS 44 869 1 13 46 c 8 0899 11 45 x SS d 5 5245 7 32 x SS VPL AW15 only When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen projecting a 4 3 picture Unit mm inches Screen 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 size inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 a 1419 2152 2518 2884 3616 4348 5080 5813 6545 7277 minimum 56 843 4 99 4 4 1139 9 14242 71 Ya 2004 8 228 7 8 257 3 4 2865 8 b 2317 3498 4088 4679 5860 704 8221 9402 10583 11764 maximum 91 4 13734 161 184 Ya 230314 277 Ya 32321 370 1 4 416 2 4 463 14 c 396 594 693 792 990 1188 1386 1584 1782 1980 55 8 23 42 273 8 6114 89 46 718 5475 62 4 2 70 14 78 d 270 406 473 541 676 811 947 1082 1217 1352 03 4 16 18 7 4 21 3 8 26 5 8 32 37 3 8 4238 48 53 3 8 To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 36 609 1 5
22. Color System Color Temps emet entere 41 Connecting Cotnp ter entente teens 20 Video equipment Contrast 3 rer is as ai ent Cooling Setting sss 46 F fH fV G Gamma Correction esses 42 H HIDME rh dk aka dedit nete 18 Hue eet teet re tight 41 l Imac Flip ase 49 Input A Signal Sel L 47 L Lamp Timer i ki a kia si 50 Lean Qua ge a 2 12 46 Location of Controls Front Right side Rear Bottom esee Menu Advanced Picture lt lt 43 F nCtlOfr 2 5 5 nae Information Installation Picture 5 eoo ree e Screen Setup Messages aU ON encre ee c EROR 54 Mailing necne et bns 54 N NR deese ted RSEN ANE 42 o OVER SCAN nup aus ad os e ais 44 P Picture Mode CINEMA 5 5 aisiais iii sias 31 Cinema icone had sko ves ks 40 DYNAMIC ciet rents 31 Dynamic STANDARD creer 31 Standard 3x terree 40 USER dentist ete eee ts 31 USE o ie e cn eO 40 Pr cauti ns 4 eerte eee 7 Preset MeL eerte tentent 50 Preset Signals sse 61 R REP ea rU ERE 43 Remote control inserting the batteries location of controls Reset resettable items sire resetting the items 73 s19UJO S Screen ATE A incor rere 45 Selecting the menu language 25 Sharpness oce eene Al Specifications 39 Standby Mode 46 Status redeo 46 Supplied acc
23. H Size No Resolution 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 720 x 480i sync 4 576 50i DTV 576 50i 15 625 50 000 SonG Y or composite 720 x 576i sync composite video 5 480 60p 480 60p 31 470 60 000 SonG Y 720 x 480p Progressive NTSC 6 576 50p 576 50p 31 250 50 000 SonG Y 720 x 576p Progressive PAL 7 1080 60i 1035 60i 33 750 60 000 SonG Y 1920 x 1035i 1080 60i 1920 x 1080i 8 1080 50i 1080 50i 28 130 50 000 SonG Y 1920 x 10801 61 sieuio Memory Preset signal fH kHz fV Hz Sync H Size No Resolution 9 1080 24PsF 1080 48i 27 000 48 000 SonG Y 1920 x 1080i 10 720 60p 720 60p 45 000 60 000 SonG Y 1280 x 720p 11 720 50p 720 50p 37 500 50 000 SonG Y 1280 x 720p 12 1080 60p 1080 60p 67 500 60 000 1920 x 1080p 13 1080 50p 1080 50p 56 260 50 000 1920 x 1080p 14 1080 24p 1080 24p 26 973 23 976 1920 x 1080p 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 640x400 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
24. Rules Operation is 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 Use
25. SONY 3 198 141 11 1 Video Projector Operating Instructions HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE VPL AW15 VPL AW10 2007 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 AW15 VPL AW10 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
26. Set EJ Off Normal contrast VPL AW10 Auto 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 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 You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST on the remote control Brightness Adjusts 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 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 Lo
27. aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 a Minimum 1266 1864 2163 2462 3061 3659 4257 4855 5453 6051 Distance 497 g 73 85 4 4 97 120 g 144 Ve 16749 191 1 4 2143 4 2389 9 Maximum 1999 2964 3446 3929 4894 5858 16823 7788 8753 9717 Distance 78 3 4 116 2 4 135 2 4 154 3 4 1923 4 230 3 4 268 2 4 8063 4 344 3 4 882 Ig x Minimum 249 373 436 498 622 747 871 996 1120 1245 Distance 9 75 147 07u 0935 245 Q9 5 34345 691 44 Me 49 Maximum 562 724 805 886 1047 1209 1371 1533 1695 1856 Distance 22 281 G1 641 w up 47 64 6034 663 4 3 Up To calculate the installation measurements SS Screen Size a minimum 29 909 1 3 16 x SS 69 614 2 3 4 a maximum 48 239 1 15 46 x SS 69 631 2 3 4 x minimum 6 223 1 4 x SS x maximum 8 0899 11 32 x SS 238 5 9 1 2 When using the 4 3 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 a Minimum 1534 2266 2632 2998 3731 4463 5195 5927 6659 7391 Distance 60 5 89 1033 4 118 Vs 147 175 3 4 2047 9
28. at has been adjusted Select Reset from Picture menu Do you wish to reset the settings to default values Yes No When the screen display appears select Yes using and press 3 All of the following settings are reset to its factory preset value Advanced Iris Lamp Control Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp Sharpness NR DDE Black Level Adj and Gamma Correction on the Picture 2 menu 39 snue N eui Burs i Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture Adjust Picture menu Picture Mode Standard Reset Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro gt Contrast 80 Cinema Black Pro Brightness 50 Color 50 Contrast Brightness 80 1 50 1 Color 50 Hue 50 Hue 50 Color Temp Middle Sharpness 50 j Color Temp Middle Sharpness 50 NR Off NR Off DDE Off DDE Off Black Level Adj Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction Gamma2 Gamma Correction Gamma2 Sel Set Back Exit MENU Sel A Set Back Exit MENU Picture Mode You can select the picture viewing mo
29. ate of 6 flashes 2 Disconnect the AC power cord then confirm the 1 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 gualified Sony personnel When a warning indicator other than the above status consult with Sony Customer Information Service Center 53 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 page 47 Please replace the Lamp Filter 2 It is time to replace the lamp Replace the lamp page 55 2 Also replace the air filter too Restart cleaning the Ventilation holes intake page 55 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 55 To clear this message press any button either on the remote control or the control panel of the projector once Please replace the filter 2 It is time to replace the air f
30. bled only when a moving picture preset memory numbers 1 to 14 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 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 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 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 adjust the display area refer to Blanking on the installation amp menu page 49 VPL AW15 only 44 Screen Area
31. ctor is featured with the WIDE MODE When changing the settings of WIDE MODE it must be noted as below Changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image e 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 30 Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions REAL COLOR PROCESSING IRE MOI BRIGHT CONTRAST RCP button VPL AW15 only PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA USER 1 USER 2 and USER 3 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 32 and 40 The settings are stored and you can vi
32. d Lamp This projector 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 Lamp in this product contains mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Trademark Information BRAVIA and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 gt i Sd lever deze in als klein chemisch A afval KCA ND 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
33. de 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 watching movies etc in a dark environment 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 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 picture quality in Dynamic Standard or Cinema and store the settings To reset everything to the factory settings select Reset in the menu 40 Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris Switches the iris function during projection VPL AW15 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 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 Manual Adjust 90
34. e options Gammal Makes a scene a little brighter Gamma2 Makes a scene brighter Gamma3 Makes a scene darker Off Gamma Correction is Off 42 Advanced Picture Menu VPL AW15 only The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more Advanced Picture RCP Se MS SettH Back Exit VENU 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 page 33 43 SNusj eui Burs i 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 Screen Adjust Screen menu Screen rs Wide Mode Adjust Signal Over Scan Screen Area APA V Center Pitch Shirt Vertical Size Ad gna Sel J Set Back Exit MENU Sel G Set Back Exit env 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 ena
35. em is set to High the fan noise becomes slightly louder since the number of fan rotation increases Standby Mode Lowers 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 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 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 46 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 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
36. en the Wide Mode is operated Letterbox picture with side panels VN NCO Y LY W owe 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 Tip Squeezed An original 16 9 aspect ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4 3 picture Zoom A normal 16 9 aspect ratio picture is 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 If the subtitle of a movie etc is hidden and cannot be seen adjust the screen with Vertical Size and V Center to display the subtitle page 45 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 29 BunoeloJg 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 and Vertical Size in the Screen EE menu only when Zoom is selected page 45 Notes on selecting the wide screen mode The proje
37. er see Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes intake Steps 7 to 11 page 56 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 58 Fitting the lens cap When fitting the lens cap onto the lens position the lens cap so that the concave on the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom lever as shown in the illustration Lens cap Zoom lever The lens cap will not fit if the position is not set correctly Specifications System Projection system 3LCD panel 1 lens 3 primary color LCD shutter projection system LCD panel 0 73 inch 18 5 mm TFT LCD panel 2 764 800 pixels 921 600 pixels x 3 Lens 1 6 times zoom lens manual f 21 3 to 34 1 mm F2 4 to 3 1 Lamp 165 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp Projection picture size 40 to 200 inches measured diagonally Color system NTSC355 PAL SECAM NTSC1 45 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 480 601 576 501 480 60p 576 50p 720 60p 720 50p 1080 60i 1080 50i 1080 481 1080 60p HDMI input only 1080 50p HDMI input o
38. essories s 11 T Troubleshooting ee 51 V V Keystone renti en akis 49 WwW WIDE MODE onset ite 28 Wide Mode LOOM LS M 44 74 3198141110 http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper Standby power consumption 0 5 W Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets and printed wiring boards Uses 50 recycled styrene foam for the packaging cushions Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
39. everse 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 3 Loosen the screw on the lamp cover with a Philips screwdriver and then open the lamp cover sieuio 4 Loosen the three screws on the 6 Close the lamp cover then lamp with the Phillips tighten the screws screwdriver Hold up the handle then pull the lamp straight out If the lamp cover is not set securely the power 5 Holdthe handle ofthenewlamp Gill not turn on and push it in securely until it reaches the end and then 7 Remove the air filter cover tighten the 3 screws Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the unit If the 3 screws are not tightened securely the lamp cover will not close 56 9 Place anew air filter After removing the air filter do not touch the fan inside the projector 10 Attach the air filter cover 11 Wipe dust off the Ventilation holes intake with a soft cloth Ventilation holes intake The projector will not turn on unless the air filter cover 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 4 menu The menu screen below wi
40. ew the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the button 31 BunoeloJg Adjusting the Picture Quality You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items with the remote control The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode eere Lava uc Cenu REAL COLOR PROCESSING ADJ PIC button RCP button VPL AW15 only Example To adjust the contrast 32 1 Press ADJ PIC Each time you press the button the following adjustment windows are displayed in sequence Some of the above adjustment windows will not be displayed depending on the input signal For details see Input Signals and Adjustable Setting Items page 64 r Aavaniceg Iris Lamp Control Commies Brightness Color Hue Coley Temp Sharpness M NR DDE Black Level Adj Gamma Correction For details on each adjustment see the Picture 2 menu amp page 40 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 VPL AW15 only 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
41. ge 41 51 sieuio Symptom The picture is too dark Cause and Remedy 2 Adjust the contrast or brightness of the Picture menu properly page 41 The picture is not clear 2 Adjust the focus using the focus ring page 24 2 Condensation has accumulated on the lens Leave the projector for about 2 hours with the power on 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 45 On screen display Symptom On screen display does not appear Cause and Remedy gt Set Status in the Setup e menu to On page 46 gt Check if the ID On standby indicator should light in green The model name does not disappear from the screen 2 The display mode of the projector may be set at the time of purchase Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony personnel Remote control Symptom The remote control does not work Cause and Remedy 2 Batteries could be weak Replace them with new batteries page 11 gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarities page 11 2 If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector the projector may work improperly or inadvertently Others Symptom The fan is noisy Cause and Remedy gt Check the setting of Cooling Setting in the Setup Gg menu
42. he center of the projector s lens b Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector s lens VPL AW15 only 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 d Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector s lens when using the maximum horizontal lens shift feature The distances c and d indicated in the illustration show those in the lower or left direction The same distances in the upper or right direction are appropriate for installation For installation of the projector on a ceiling see Ceiling Installation page 66 For details on the lens shift feature see Step 3 Adjusting the Picture Position page 21 14 When using the 16 9 aspect ratio screen Unit mm inches Screen 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 size inches mm 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 a 1151 1750 2049 12348 2946 3544 4142 4740 15339 5937 minimum 45 s 69 80 16 92 t 116 1399 9 163 s 186 3 4 210 1 233 77s b 1885 2849 3332 3814 4779 5744 6709 7673 8638 9603 maximum 74 1 4 112 4 4 131 Ya 150 Ya 1881 4 226 14 264 14 302 1 8 340 1 3 378 Js c 324 485 566 647 809 971 1133 12
43. he model name of the projector first The model name is located at the bottom of the projector Example VPL AW 15 You cannot use some of the functions or menu options for certain projector models Location of Controls Front Side You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector LAMP COVER LAMP COVER indicator page 53 SR Note While the IKD On ve Ib On standby switch page 22 standby indicator lights in orange the power saving mode is on page 46 INPUT button page 27 MENU button page 36 A V 4 gt arrow enter button amp page 36 Ventilation holes exhaust page 13 Remote control detector amp page 21 Ventilation holes intake page 13 Focus ring page 24 Zoom lever page 24 LENS SHIFT LENS SHIFT dials VPL AW15 only page 22 8 Rear Bottom SJOJJUO2 JO UOI e201 Ventilation holes exhaust page 13 REMOTE connector Connects to a computer etc for remote control S VIDEO INPUT connector mini DIN 4 pin VIDEO INPUT connector phono type page 19 Y PB CB PR CR phono type amp page 17 INPUT A connector page 20 HDMI connector page 18 v AC IN socket Projector suspension support attaching hole page 66 Ventilation holes intake Ventilation holes amp page 13 intake ID label or page 13 A
44. ilter Replace the air filter page 58 Please replace the filter Have you finished Yes No 2 It is time to replace the air filter Replace the air filter page 58 2 If you replaced the air filter select Yes If you did not replace the air filter select No Projector temperature is high Cooling Setting should be High if projector 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 46 When temperature inside the projector remains high the Cooling Setting is switched to High in 1 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 2 The operation to be activated by the button is currently prohibited 54 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 wi
45. ir filter cover Lamp cover page 57 page 56 Adjusters page 24 9 Remote Control LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote control INPUT button page 27 FREEZE button page 35 MENU button page 36 WIDE MODE button page 28 PICTURE MODE buttons page 31 10 Fsg Lapa uric TE Let are PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC pose CINEMA BRIGHT CONTRAST SONY See Infrared transmitter 1 On standby switch page 22 PIC MUTING button amp page 35 APA button page 48 RESET button page 39 4 4 lt gt arrow enter buttons amp page 36 RCP button VPL AW15 only amp page 33 ADJ PIC button page 32 CONTRAST button page 41 BRIGHT button page 41 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 Air filter for replacement 1 Inserting the batteries into the remote control Inse
46. ll be appeared Settings for lamp replacement Has the projection lamp been replaced Yes No 14 Select Yes Lamp replacement process is now complete sieuio E 15 Select OK Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement slot and do not allow any liguid or other objects into the slot to avoid electrical shock or fire Be sure to use an LMP H160 Projector Lamp for replacement If you use lamps other than the LMP H 160 the projector may malfunction Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp then check the IK On standby indicator 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 57 Replacing the Air Filter When Please replace the filter appears on the screen you should replace the air filter The air filter should be replaced every 1 500 hours This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used 1 500 hours are approximate For details on how to attach and remove the air filt
47. mode low 0 5 W Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 3596 to 8596 no condensation Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage humidity 10 to 90 59 s19UJO Supplied accessories Remote control RM PJAWIS 1 VPL AWIS only RM PJAW10 1 VPL AWI0 only Size AA R6 batteries 2 AC power cord 1 Air filter for replacement 1 Lens Cap 1 Operating Instructions 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP H160 for replacement Projector Suspension Support PSS H10 PSS 610 60 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 YP 359 Female end YC 13 YC 13D VM0303B YC 13 Cord type SVT H05VV 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
48. more suitable to your taste Tip Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing ee Cox T A RCP Real Color Processing Color Select Red gt Position Adjust Range Adjust RCP Color RCP Hue 0 Sek t 9 Set E Reference palette 1 2 Press RCP on the remote control Press 4 to select User 1 User 2 or User 3 then press The RCP Real Color Processing window appears Select the target color you want to adjust Repeat steps and O 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 33 BunoeloJg RCP Real Color Processing Color Select Red Position Adjust gt Range Adjust RCP Color RCP Hue Sel BB Set 8 34 O Press to select Position or Range and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to adjust using
49. neven 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 Menu 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 ees os J uli 2 3 4 ee 1 Press MENU The menu appears Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp Middle Sharpness 50 NR Off DDE Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction Gamma2 Sel AB Set B Exit EN 25 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo 26 Setup Status On amp Language English 3i Cooling Setting Standard Standby Mode Standard EB Power Saving On Input A Signal Sel Computer 1 Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel B Set Exit MENU BAG x BEF A CHEF Italiano BET Deutsch mwilny Portugu s Svenska Norsk Sel HAHAH Set E 2 Press 4 to select the Setup 6 menu and press gt or 3 The setting items of the selected menu appears 3 Press 4 4 to select
50. nking value with 4 Blanking Left Right Top Bottom Sel 25 Adjust e Set B 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 49 Snusj eui Bus 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 Model Name VPL AW15 or VPL AW10 Information Model Name P Serial No Serial No fH fV 15 73 kHz 59 94 Hz Memory No Lamp Timer Signal type Sel Set EB Exit MENU Model Name Displays the model name VPL AW15 or VPL AW 10 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 type Displays the type of the input signal Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on total usage 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 About the Preset Memory No This projector has 39 types of preset data for i
51. nly 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 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 PB CB PR CR Component phono type Y with Sync 1 Vp p 2dB sync negative 75 ohms terminated Ps Cs 0 7 Vp p 2dB 75 ohms terminated Pr Cr 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 sync input TTL level positive negative RS 232C D sub 9 pin female HDMI INPUTA REMOTE General Dimensions 370 x 119 x 320 mm 14 5 8 x 4 3 4 x 12 5 8 inches w h d Mass VPL AW15 Approx 6 0 kg 13 Ib 04 oz VPL AW10 Approx 5 8 kg 12 Ib 13 oz Power requirements 100 240 V 2 65 1 05 A 50 60 Hz Power consumption Max 265 W Standby mode 7 W Standby
52. nput 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 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 EE 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 50 Others This section describes how to solve the problems how to replace the lamp and air filter etc Troubleshooting If the projector 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 minute
53. ocation of Controls on pages 8 to 9 Tilting front rear and left right 15 or more pou 15 or more m Y Q P M 15 or more 15 or more 15 or more Y 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 46 Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects such as reducing the reliability of certain components 13 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo T Positioning the Projector and a screen he installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen 1 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 VPL AW15 only Use the values a b c and d in the table on page 15 as a guide a Minimum projection distance between the screen and t
54. ray Disc player digital tuner etc with component video connectors 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 Rear of the projector DVD player recorder and Blu ray Disc player etc with the HDMI output EGTA EL t to HDMI output HDMI cable not supplied CAS Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable be sure to use a cable that has acguired an HDMI logo This projector supports PC display input that has been available since Ver 1 2a of HDMI standards It also supports HDCP 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 Rear of the projector Speakers AV amplifier to S video or video output S video or video cable not supplied
55. re 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 I the next menu window with setting items appears To change the on screen menu language see Step 4 Selecting the Menu Language page 25 ees o MUTING RESET button amp page 39 2 3 4 REAL COLOR PROCESSING 36 1 Press MENU The menu window appears Picture Mode Standard Reset Cinema Black Pro Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp Middle Sharpness 50 NR Off DDE Off Black Level Adj Off Gamma Correction Gamma2 Sel Set 3 Exit MENU 2 Press t to select a menu item and press gt or G The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear The item presently selected is shown in yellow G Language English Cooling Setting Standard Standby Mode Standard Power Saving On J Input A Signal Sel Computer Color System Auto Lamp Setting Sel 6 Set Back Exit MENU 37 snuay y BUS Pop up menu Setting items BAR PLF PRF mo Deutsch amning Espa ol Portugu s Pycckn Svenska Norsk Sel HB Set 8 Setting menu Standard Cinema User User2 User
56. rt the batteries side first as shown in the illustration Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may Push and slide to open cause a short circuit and may generate heat 11 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo Step 1 Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from Near a heat or smoke sensor a VCR or other devices The projector can be used in various places S and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures easily Before Setting Up the Projector Malfunction of the sensor may occur Unsuitable installation Very dusty and extremely smoky Do not place the projector in the following locations situations which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector Poorly ventilated location Install in a location away from walls Allow at least 30 cm 11 7 8 inches between the projector and walls Hot and humid 30 cm 117 g inches 30 cm g 30 cm 117 3 inches O II 117 g inches 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 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 L
57. t 4 joystick buttons on the top 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 zr 7 the eguipment plug the AC cord tre FEES into a wall outlet The 1 On standby indicator lights in red and the projector goes into e standby mode MENU 21 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo MENU Flashes in green for a few seconds and then lights in green Video VPL AW15 only 2 Press the I On standby switch to turn on the projector The I On standby indicator flashes in green and then lights in green Turn on the eguipment connected to the projector Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen Each time you press the button the input indication and equipment to be projected change page 27 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 menu the input terminal with effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT G page 48 5 Move both LENS SHIFT dials VPL AW15 only to adjust the pict
58. 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 prevent 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 For customers in Taiwan only Gr vI BERNUA EIK 3i FH B eR Table of Contents Precautions eseeeeeeem e 7 Checking the model name of the Siti Sore P 7 Location of Controls Front Side seen 8 Rear Bottom LL aka kaka 9 Remote Control sees 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking eee 11 Step 1 Installing the Projector 12 Before Setting Up the Project sete 12 Positioning the Projector and a SCIBell Ls endi ertet e 14 Step 2 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting toa VCR 17 Connecting to a Computer 20 Step 3 Adjusting the Picture POSION i5 eec hee 21 Step 4 Selecting the Menu Language 25 Projecting Projecting the
59. thout delay Use an LMP H160 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp The air filter is supplied with the LMP H160 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 ID On standby switch If you touch 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 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord 2 When setting the projector on a flat surface such as a desk etc puta cloth to prevent the surface from being scratched R
60. turn the power on 2 Close the lamp cover securely then tighten the screws securely page 56 2 Close the air filter cover securely page 57 2 Check warning indicators page 53 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 page 27 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 e amp s menu according to the input signal page 47 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 amp menu according to the input signal page 47 The picture from the VIDEO INPUT or S VIDEO INPUT connector is colored strange gt Adjust the picture of the Picture GJ menu amp page 40 2 Set Color System in the Setup menu to match the color system being input page 47 The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area becomes unclear when an HDMI signal is input 2 The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI standard cable is input Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the Picture menu pa
61. ure position To adjust the horizontal position To adjust the vertical position 22 To adjust the horizontal position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial right or left The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25 of the screen size from the center of the lens 25 1screen width 25 Top view RIA EN K S L K m L SSN o as Zl um 5 KK S S RX ss OR S S S Wf e SS SS 5 SO IIS Zl te ze SG L Um SS GERAS L Picture position when moving the picture to the left at maximum N Picture position when moving the picture to the right at maximum To adjust the vertical position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65 of the screen size from the center of the lens Side view 65 1 screen height Ses 65 Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum Lu Picture position when moving the picture downward at maximum When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time you can move the picture vertically by a maximum of 25 of the screen size 23 suoljesedeig pue suonoeuuo 6 Adjust the picture size using the zoom lever 7 Adjust the focus using the focus ring Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an u
62. w Low Gives white colors a red tint Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Enables you to adjust set and store your favorite color temperature 41 SNusj eu Burs i 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 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 Correction Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture Select a favorite tone from thre
63. x SS 44 886 1 13 46 b maximum 59 045 2 9 3 x SS 44 869 1 15 46 c 9 902 13 45 x SS d 6 762 9 5 gt x SS VPL AW15 only 15 suoneJedejg pue suonoeuuo 2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen Screen Top view O 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 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 equipments 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 with holding 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 Rear of the projector 5 e Spe LJ DVD player recorder HDD recorder Blu
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