Sony Projector Qualia 004 User Manual

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Wide Zoom:
A picture with a normal 4:3 ratio is enlarged 
and the upper and lower portions of the 
picture are compressed. This is ideal for 
general programs, such as news or variety 
shows.
Zoom:
A picture with a 4:3 normal ratio is enlarged 
vertically and horizontally (with the same 
ratio) to fit the screen size. This mode is 
ideal for capturing the full-screen drama of 
wide-format movies.
Subtitle:
The subtitle area is compressed. This mode 
leaves the subtitles on the lower part of the...

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Input signals and adjustable items
Item
Input signal
Video or S video (Y/C)ComponentVideo GBRComputer
Dot Phasea
H Sizea(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49)
a(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 45, 49)
a
Shifta(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4)
a(except for input signal preset memory No.1, 2, 3, 4)
a
Wide Modeaa(DTV : except for input signal preset memory No.5, 45, 49, 50)
a(DTV : except for input signal preset memory No.5, 45, 49,...

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INPUT SETTING menu (continued)
MemoryNo.Preset signalfH (kHz)fV (Hz)SyncH Size
221024 × 768XGA VESA 43 Hz35.52443.479H-pos V-pos1264
23XGA VESA 60 Hz48.36360.004H-neg V-neg1344
24XGA VESA 70 Hz56.47669.955H-neg V-neg1328
25XGA VESA 75 Hz60.02375.029H-pos V-pos1312
26XGA VESA 85 Hz68.67784.997H-pos V-pos1376
271152 × 864SXGA VESA 70 Hz63.99570.019H-pos V-pos1472
28SXGA VESA 75 Hz67.50075.000H-pos V-pos1600
301152 × 900Sunmicro LO61.79565.960H-neg V-neg1504
31Sunmicro HI71.71376.047C-neg1472
321280 ×...

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SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing 
the settings of the projector.
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INPUT-B Signal Sel.
Select “Computer,”“Component,” or “Video 
GBR,” according to the signal input via the 
INPUT B connectors.
DVI Signal Sel.
Select “Computer” or “Video GBR,” according 
to the signal input via the DVI-D...

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MENU SETTING menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for 
changing the on-screen menu settings of the 
projector.
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INSTALL SETTING menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for 
changing the installation settings of the 
projector.
V Keystone
Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of 
the picture. Set a lower value (the – direction) 
when the bottom of the trapezoid is longer 
than the top. Set a...

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INSTALL SETTING menu (continued)
Background
Selects the background color of the screen 
when no signal is input. You can select 
“Black” or “Blue.”
Test Pattern
When set to “On,” a test patter n appears on 
the screen to be used when adjusting the 
lens with “Focus,” “Zoom” and “Shift,” or 
correcting the screen proportions with “V 
Keystone.” A test patter n does not appear 
when this item is set to “Off.”
Lens Control
When set to “On,” you can adjust the 
projection lens using “Focus,” “Zoom” and...

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ImageDirector
Features
Using ImageDirector, you can adjust the 
projector’s gamma value to your satisfaction 
from a computer connected to the projector. 
ImageDirector Ver.2 enables you to adjust 
the luminance curve of an input signal 
differently from the previous version of 
ImageDirector.
The projector can share adjustments with 
other projectors because ImageDirector 
Ver.2.0 adjusts the curve without changing 
the preset gamma value on each projector.
You can then save this adjusted value to...

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ImageDirector (continued)
Uninstalling ImageDirector
Uninstall ImageDirector as follows.
Note
• To uninstall the ImageDirector application installed on your computer, first close ImageDirector.
For Windows 98/98SE/ 
2000 Professional/Me
1 Click [Start] on the taskbar.
The [Start] menu appears.
2 Point to [Settings] on the [Start] menu.
The [Settings] menu appears.
3 Click [Control Panel] on the [Settings] 
menu.
The “Control Panel” window appears.
4 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
The...

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About ventilation holes
The projector has ventilation holes (intake 
and exhaust) as shown below.
Unsuitable installation
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated areas
 
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
inter nal heat buildup. Do not place the 
projector on surfaces or near materials that 
may block the ventilation holes. Inter nal 
heat buildup due to blockage of the 
ventilation...

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Floor installation
For set up of your QUALIA 004, please consult with an authorized Sony custom installer.
You can calculate the throwing distance between the screen and the lens (TD) using the chart 
or formula on page 63.
Installing the projector
Center of the screen
Center of the lens
TD: Distance between the screen and the  center of the lensV: Height of the screen
Center of the screen
Center of the lens
For the VPLL-ZP310 short focal lens/
the VPLL-ZP400 middle focal lens
For the VPLL-ZP550...