4-262-154-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-VW90ES © 2010 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 qualified personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. AVERTISSEMENT Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-VW90ES Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................7 Location of Controls Front/Right Side .................................8 Rear/Bottom .......................................9 Remote Control ................................10 3D Glasses ........................................11 Projecting Projecting the Picture on the Screen .............................................. 31 Turning Off the Power ...............
About the Preset Memory No. ... 67 Others About the Control for HDMI ........... 68 About the x.v.Color ......................... 69 About the simulated 3D feature ....... 69 Troubleshooting ............................... 70 Warning Indicators ..................... 73 Message Lists ............................. 74 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) ............................................. 76 Cleaning the Air Filter .....................
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 plug. Never pull the cord itself. • The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.
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. Press the button and open the cover.
Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Remote control detector (1 page 19) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Lamp cover (1 page 77) Adjusters (1 page 23) Filter holder (1 page 78) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 93) 9
Remote Control Infrared transmitter LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.
1 Slide switch Location of Controls 3D Glasses 5 Filter attachment Set the switch for a comfortable fit (1 page 40). 2 Battery cover Detach the cover when replacing the battery (1 page 80). Before use: Remove the battery’s insulating sheet before using the product for the first time. 3 LED indicator Flashes one time every 3 seconds: Power on Flashes three times every 3 seconds: Low battery. Battery capacity is almost running out.
Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.
Step 1: Installing the Projector Installing the projector in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor 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. Malfunction of the sensor may occur.
Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust) Ventilation holes (intake) Ventilation holes (exhaust) Tip For details on the location of the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of Controls” on page 8. Tilting front/rear and left/right 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.
Positioning the Projector and a Screen 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector so that the center of the lens is within the area indicated in gray in the illustration. Use the values L, x and y in the table on page 16 or 17 as a guide.
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 7620 (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 minimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 (71 7/8) 2782 (96 1/2) 3723 (121) maximum (47 3/8) 1840 L x (72 1/2) 0 9307 (145 1/2) (182 3/8) (243 3/4) (305 1/8) (366 1/2) 5605 7017 9371 11724 14077 4664 (109 5/8) (146 5/8) (183 5/8) (220 3/4) (276 3/8) 0 0 0 0 0 (369) 0 (461 5/8) (554 1/4) 0 0 (0) (0) (0) (0) (0
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401 (58 3/8) (88 3/8) 2262 (89 1/8) 3414 4566 5718 6870 8598 (134 1/2) (179 7/8) (225 1/8) (270 1/2) (338 5/8) L maximum x (118 3/8) (148 1/2) (178 1/2) (223 5/8) (298 5/8) (373 3/4) (448 7/8) 11478 (452) 14357 17237 (565 1/4) (678 5/8) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen (1 page 19). Note 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.
Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position 1 Remote control detector Connections and Preparations Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. ON/STANDBY indicator 2 ?/1 (On/ standby) switch 3, 4, 5 Lens button Tip (joystick) buttons on the The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. The lens protector will open. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. When the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes, “Starting...” appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the focus. Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/
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 M/m/
To adjust the horizontal position Press
Range of movement of the projected picture Connections and Preparations Projected Picture H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture 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 Notes • Pointing the projector at too high or too low of a tilt will result in trapezoidal distortion in the projected image.
Step 3: 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.
Notes To connect to equipment with component video output connectors Speakers AV amplifier Right side of the projector Equipment with component video output connectors Component video cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow 25 Connections and Preparations • Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080P, DeepColor, and 3D video images may not be displayed properly.
To connect to a VCR equipped with the video connector You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors.
Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector Connections and Preparations Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable or other cable they has the HDMI logo. Tip When connecting an HD-Dsub15 pin cable, set “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the Setup menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer” (1 pages 60, 74).
Connecting to an Optional TMR-BR100 3D Sync Transmitter The projector incorporates a 3D Sync Transmitter. Depending on the installation environment of the projector, the 3D glasses may not received 3D signals properly from the projector’s built-in 3D Sync Transmitter. In this case, connect an optional TMRBR100 3D Sync Transmitter and place it near your viewing position. Right side of the projector TMR-BR100 3D Sync Transmitter (not supplied) 2m (6.
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language 2,3,4 M/m/
2 Press M/m to select the Setup menu, and press , or . The setting items of the selected menu appears. 3 Press M/m to select “Language,” and press , or . 4 Press M/m/
Projecting This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste. Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector. 1 Power on both the projector and the equipment connected to the projector. 2 Press INPUT to display the input palette on the screen. 3 Select the equipment from which you want to display images.
Notes on input of HDMI signal The projector adjusts the RGB dynamic range of the equipment connected with HDMI cable to the following to suit the HDMI standard and display in best picture quality. When video signal is input: Limited (16-235) When computer signal is input: Full (0-255) When a signal other than those of HDMI standard is input, the following symptoms may occur. • When a video signal is input, the color gradation of the dark area or bright area may become unclear, or texts may become faded.
Operating the BRAVIA Sync Compatible Equipment with the Remote Control of the Projector HDMI 1 HDMI 2 By using the remote control of the projector, you can directly operate the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors of the projector. Only the connected equipment that is currently being viewed can be operated. To operate the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment, the Control for HDMI setting of the projector and the connected equipment must both be set (1 page 62).
Using the OPTIONS button to operate 1 Press OPTIONS while viewing pictures from the connected BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment. Device Control screen is displayed. 2 Select the desired menu item to operate with M/m/ . The screen of the selected menu item is displayed. Operate through the menu or select a menu item with M/m/
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. Press WIDE MODE. WIDE MODE button Original image When the Wide Mode is operated Wide Zoom (When a video signal is input) A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged naturally to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut off.
Letterbox picture with side panels Zoom A 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 (1 page 58). Letterbox picture Anamorphic Zoom (When a video signal is input) When using an Anamorphic lens A 2.
• When a 3D video image is displayed, the “Wide Mode” setting is fixed at “Full.” Notes on selecting the wide screen mode 37 Projecting 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 original image.
Watching 3D Video Images You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using the supplied the 3D glasses. 1 Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D compatibility connected to the projector then play the 3D content. For details on how to play 3D content, refer to the operating instructions for the connected equipment. 2 Turn on the 3D glasses, after checking for comfortable fit. For details on how to use the 3D glasses, see “Using the 3D Glasses” (1 page 40).
Using the Simulated 3D Function You can convert normal 2D video images to 3D video images. Tip For details on how to operate the on-screen menu, see “Operation through the Menus” (1 page 47). Display the Function Projecting 1 2 3 menu and select “3D Settings.” Set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “3D.” Set “3D Format” to “Simulated 3D” (1 page 61). Tips • Use the supplied 3D glasses. • The projector automatically returns to 2D display and “2D-3D Display Sel.
Using the 3D Glasses The 3D glasses receive signals the 3D Sync Transmitter built into the front of the projector and reflected to the glasses from the screen. When watching 3D video images using the 3D glasses, face squarely toward the screen. Note Remove the battery’s insulating sheet before using the product for the first time. Slide switch Temple frames Power button 1 2 Decreases the width of the glasses Adjust the 3D glasses for a comfortable fit.
3D glasses communication range Figures A and B below indicate the communication range of the 3D glasses. If you try to watch 3D video images from a distance greater than the communication range or install the projector outside the communication range, the 3D glasses may not be able to display the images properly. Also, the viable angles and distance vary depending on the screen type, environment of the room, and installation environment of the projector.
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions. PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA 1 CINEMA 2 CINEMA 3 USER Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA 1, CINEMA 2, CINEMA 3 and USER). DYNAMIC Project bright images with sharp, vivid picture quality. STANDARD Ideal for projecting TV programs, concerts, and other video images. CINEMA 1 Picture quality suited for watching movies.
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can easily 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. The following menu items can be adjusted by using the buttons on the remote control. GAMMA CORRECTION button “Gamma Correction” “Black Level Adj.” BLACK LEVEL button ADVANCED IRIS button COLOR TEMP button COLOR SPACE button MOTION ENHANCER button FILM PROJECTION button “Advanced Iris” “Color Temp.
Selecting Desired Adjust Menu Items in the Order 1 2 M/m/
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing Tip Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing. 2, 3, 4, 5 1 Press RCP on the remote control. 2 Press M/m to select “User 1,” “User 2,” or “User 3,” then press ,. The RCP (Real Color Processing) window appears. 3 Select the target color you want to adjust. Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color.
2 Press M/m to select “Position” or “Range,” and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to adjust using
Using the Menus This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus. Operation through the Menus RESET button 2, 3, 4 M/m/
1 Press MENU. The menu window appears. 2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or . The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The item presently selected is shown in white.
3 Pop-up menu Press M/m to select an item you want to set or adjust and press , or . The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window.
4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item. To reset the items that have been adjusted When changing the adjustment level 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. To increase the value, press M/,. To decrease the value, press m/<. Press to restore the original menu screen. When changing the setting Press M/m to change the setting.
Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Using the Menus Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 pages 89 to 92 ). Picture Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the environment. Dynamic: Project bright images with sharp, vivid picture quality. Standard: Ideal for projecting TV programs, concerts, and other video images.
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 “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected, either “Recommend,” “Fast,” or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response speed with Sensitivity Mode.
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 BRIGHTNESS+/– on the remote control. Color Adjusts 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.
Expert Setting Film Mode According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for playback. Auto 1: Suited for reproducing a picture movement close to the original picture movement of the film source. Normally, set this to “Auto 1.” Auto 2: Reproduces a 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format video signal, such as film sources, in a smooth picture movement. When a video signal other than 2-3 or 2-2 Pull-Down format is input, the picture is played back in progressive format.
Expert Setting Using the specified controller, “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a CDROM) allows you to adjust, set, and store a favorite tone in a computer. For detailed information on “ImageDirector3,” refer to the Help provided on the supplied CD-ROM in the computer. Note x.v.Color Set this item when playing back an x.v.Color video signal. Set this item to “On” when connecting the projector with equipment that supports x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal. For details on x.v.
Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. 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 Processing” (1 page 45).
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. . Using the Menus Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 pages 89 to 92). Wide Mode (Video signal) You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal.
Wide Mode (Computer signal) You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. (1 page 36) This item is enabled only when a computer 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 picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions are cropped.
Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc. Using the Menus Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed. Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for certain menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages. Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
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/STANDBY 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 on the projector or the remote control is pressed. If you do not want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off.” Input-A Signal Sel.
Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. Using the Menus 3D Settings You can change the settings of the 3D function. 2D-3D Display Sel.: For Switching the video images to “2D” or “3D.” Auto: Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D information are input. Displays 2D video images when other signals are input. 3D: Displays 3D video images according to the 3D system selected in “3D Format.
3D Settings 3D Depth Adjust: For adjusting the depth of the 3D video images on the screen. The setting can be made only when a 3D Format other than “Simulated 3D” is selected. We recommended that “3D Depth Adjust” be set to “0.” The 3D video images may be difficult to perceive, depending on the setting of “3D Depth Adjust.” Simulated 3D Effect: For adjusting the 3D effect when 2D content is converted to 3D video images. You can select the effect from among “High,” “Middle,” and “Low.
HDMI Setting Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment connected to the projector. All equipment listed (except AV amplifier) can be selected with SYNC MENU of the remote control of the projector. When “Enable” is selected, the Control for HDMI setting of Sony equipment (AV amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting,” will also be effective.
Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. 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 ( Sets a higher value (+ direction).
Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the projector. Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. Front: Activates the front detector only. Rear: Activates the rear detector only. Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom using the M / m buttons. Adjust the amount of blanking using the < / , buttons.
Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture. When set to “On,” “Adjust Color” and “Pattern Color” can be assigned and adjusted. Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below. Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments. Zone: Selects the desired range and makes adjustments. Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select “R” (Red) or “B” (Blue) to make adjustments based on “G” (Green).
Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. Model name: VPL-VW90ES Serial No. Memory No. Using the Menus Signal type Model name Displays the model name (VPL-VW90ES). 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.
Others This section describes about the other functions, how to solve the problems, how to replace the lamp and air filter, etc. About the Control for HDMI What is the Control for HDMI? Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard mutual control function which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. By connecting a variety of Control for HDMI compatible equipment such as a hard disk Blu-ray Disc player, a DVD player/recorder, an AV amplifier, etc.
• Some synchronization may be available with equipment of other brands with similar functions, but it is not guaranteed. About the x.v.Color Others • “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide color space based on the xvYCC specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extendedgamut color space for video signals.
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 qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom The power is not turned on. Cause and Remedy c The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch and turn it on again in a short time. After about 1 minute, turn the power on. c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely (1 page 77).
Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture is too dark. c Adjust “Contrast” or “Brightness” on the Picture properly (1 pages 52, 53). The picture is not clear. c Adjust the focus (1 page 20). c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector for about 2 hours with the power on. The picture flickers. c For pictures from a computer, activate “APA” and adjust the current input signal. c Adjust “Phase” for “Adjust Signal” on the Screen menu properly (1 page 58).
3D video images Symptom The video image does not seem like 3D video images. Cause and Remedy c c c c c c c c c c Check if the 3D glasses are turned on (1 page 40). Check that the batteries are not exhausted. Check if the input source is HDMI. Set “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “Auto” or “3D” (1 page 61). Check if the input signals are compatible 3D signals (1 page 91). If no 3D signal is input from the 3D equipment connected to the projector, restarting the connected 3D equipment may solve the problem.
Warning Indicators The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector. Others LAMP/COVER indicator ON/STANDBY indicator Symptom Cause and Remedy LAMP/COVER flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 2 flashes) c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely (1 page 77). c Close the filter holder securely (1 page 78). LAMP/COVER flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 3 flashes) c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan.
Symptom Cause and Remedy ON/STANDBY flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 5 times) c The lens protector is not fully open. Turn the power of the projector off and then on again. If the lens protector still does not fully open, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Tip In an urgent situation, refer to the illustration below to open the lens protector with your hands. Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn the power on and operate the projector.
Message Please clean the filter. Cause and Remedy c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter (1 page 79). Note To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control or the control panel of the projector once. c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter (1 page 79). c If you cleaned the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not clean the air filter, select “No.” Projector temperature is high.
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) Tools you need to get started: • Projector Lamp LMP-H201 (Optional) • 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.
Loosen the screw on the lamp cover with a Philips screwdriver, and then open the lamp cover. 4 Loosen the 3 screws on the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the handle, then pull the lamp straight out. Others 3 Note Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the unit. 6 5 Close the lamp cover, then tighten the screws. Hold the handle of the new lamp and push it in securely until it reaches the end, and then tighten the 3 screws.
7 Remove the filter holder. Ventilation holes (intake) 8 12 Place the project back on its Remove the air filter. original position. 13 Turn on the projector, then select the desired setting item on the Setup menu. The menu screen below will be appeared. Claws 9 Attach the new air filter so that it fits into the each claws (10 positions) on the filter holder. 14 Select “Yes.” Note Attach the air filter aligning it with the shape of the filter holder.
• 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. The lamp contains mercury.
Black points and bright points (red, blue, or green) on the screen The projector is manufactured using highprecision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Replacing the Battery of the 3D Glasses If the LED indicates low battery power, replace the battery. Use a CR2032 battery.
2 Push and remove the battery at an angle. Push here and remove the battery at an angle. 3 Insert the new battery CR2032. Repurchase/additional purchase You can purchase the following optional 3D glasses. (The model is current as of October 2010.) • TDG-BR100 • TDG-BR50 Note When you purchase optional 3D glasses, attach the filter attachments supplied with the 3D glasses. You cannot watch 3D video images without the filter attachments attached to the 3D glasses.
Removing/Attaching the Filter Attachment for 3D Glasses Attaching the filter 1 Pinch the tab of the filter, and insert the filter in the space A between the lens and the frame. A When you purchase 3D glasses, be sure to attach the supplied filter attachments to the 3D glasses. You cannot watch 3D video images without the filter attachments attached to the 3D glasses. The 3D glasses supplied with the projector come with the filter attachments already attached.
Removing the filter Attach the supplied tab to the filter. 2 Pinch the tab, and pull it forward to remove. Others 1 Note The filter is fragile. If the filter becomes dirty, wipe it with a cleaning cloth for glasses after removing any dust.
Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR) Specifications INPUT A 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/CB (PB): 0.
Supplied accessories Others Remote control RM-PJVW85 (1) Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM (ImageDirector3) (1) 3D glasses (including the battery) (1) Pouch for the 3D glasses (2) Filter attachments for the 3D glasses (For the customers in the U.S.A.
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 No. 86 Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size 1 VIDEO/60 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – – 2 VIDEO/50 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – – 3 480/60i 480/60i (720 × 480i) 15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or composite sync – 4 576/50i 576/50i (720 × 576i) 15.625 50.
Memory No. Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size 1080/24p (Frame packing) 1080/24p (1920 × 1080p) 53.946 23.976 – – 21 640 × 350 VGA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800 VESA 85 (VGA350) 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832 NEC PC98 24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848 24 VGA-2 (TEXT) /VESA70 31.469 70.086 H-neg V-pos 800 25 VESA 85 (VGA400) 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832 22 23 26 640 × 400 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.
Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Signal Preset memory number Video signal (VIDEO INPUT connector) 1, 2 Component signal (INPUT A and Y PB/CB PR/ CR connectors) 3 to 11 Video GBR signal (INPUT A connector) 3 to 11 Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 21 to 39, 55 to 56 Digital signal Signal Preset memory number Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20 Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20 Computer signal (HDMI 1, 2
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The following tables indicate them. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. Picture menu Item Input signal Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal Advanced Iris z z z z Lamp Control z z z z Film Projection z z z – Motion Enhancer z z z – Contrast z z z z Brightness z z z z z z z – z (NTSC3.58/ NTSC4.
Screen menu Item Input signal Video signal Component signal Video GBR signal Wide Mode z z z Over Scan – z Screen Area *2 – V Center *4 z z z z Vertical Size *4 z z z – APA – – – z *5 Phase – – – z *5 Pitch – – – z *5 Shift – z *5 z *5 z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) Computer signal z *3 – – z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: The setting can be made only when “x
Compatible 3D Signals The projector accepts the following types of 3D signals. Resolution 720/60, 50P 3D signal format Over-Under format* Frame packing* 1080/60, 50i Side-by-Side format* 1080/24P Over-Under format* Frame packing* Others 1080/60, 50P Side-by-Side format Over-Under format *: Mandatory 3D format of the HDMI standards. 3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Some items on the menus may not be available to adjust/set, depending on the 3D signals.
When the projector is set to convert 2D video images to 3D video images, some items on the menus may be not available to adjust/set, depending on the “3D Format” settings on the Function menu. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. The following tables indicate these items.
Ceiling Installation Use the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) (mm) (minimum) L’ (maximum) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 1385 2008 2632 3256 3879 4814 6373 7932 9491 (54 17/32) (79 1/16) (103 5/8) (152 23/32) (189 17/32) (312 9/32) (373 21/32) 2013 2955 3896 4837 5779 7190 9544 11897 14250 (116 5/16) (153 3/8) (190 7/ (227 1/ (283 3/32) (375 3/4) (468 3/8) (561 1/32) (79 9/ y’ 32) (128 5/ 32) 16)
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 qualified 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. 204.8 (8 1/16) 130 (5 1/8) Front of the cabinet Others 249.
Front view 150 (5 29/32) 75 (2 15/16) Ceiling 175 (6 7/8) The bottom surface of the mount bracket Center of the supporting pole 93.5 (3 11/16) Center of the lens 235 (9 1/4) 235 (9 1/4) 470 (18 1/2) Side view 204.8 (8 1/16) 130 (5 1/8) Front of the cabinet 249.8 (9 27/32) 235.1 (9 1/4) 484.
Index E Expert Setting ......................................... 53 Numerics F 3D Glasses Filter Attachment .................................82 Location of Controls ............................11 Replacing the battery ...........................80 Using the 3D glasses ...........................40 3D Settings 2D-3D Display Sel. .............................61 3D Depth Adjust ..................................62 3D Format ............................................61 3D glasses Bright ..................
O Full .......................................................57 Full 1 ....................................................58 Full 2 ....................................................58 Normal .................................................57 Wide Zoom ..........................................57 Zoom ....................................................57 Over Scan ................................................ 58 P Panel Alignment ...................................... 66 Picture Mode CINEMA ....
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