Sony Projector Vpl Hs2 User Manual

21 GB Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
Full
A 16:9 squeezed picture 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.
Normal
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is 
displayed in the center of the screen to fill the 
vertical screen size.
Wide Zoom
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged and the 
upper and lower portions of the...

GB 22Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode
Projecting
Selecting the 
Picture Viewing 
Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best 
suits the type of program or room condition.
Press one of the PICTURE 
MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, 
STANDARD, CINEMA and 
USER 1, 2 and 3).
DYNAMIC
Select for enhanced picture contrast and 
sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in 
your home. 
Also select to reduce roughness when viewing 
the picture with DYNAMIC.
CINEMA
Select for soft, film-like...

23 GB Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the 
Menus
Operation through 
the Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for 
making various adjustments and settings. The setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub 
menu.  If you select an item name followed by dots 
(...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can 
change the tone of the menu display and the menu 
language displayed in the on-screen menu.
To change the menu language, see “Selecting the 
Menu...

GB 24Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a 
yellow button.
2Press M or m to select a menu, 
and press , or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
3Press M or m to select an item 
you want to adjust and press 
, or ENTER.
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up 
menu or in a sub menu.
4Make the setting or adjustment 
on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press M or ,.
To decrease the value, press...

25 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
Menu Lists
Menu Configurations
The projector is equipped with six pages. The items 
that can be adjusted in each menu are described on 
page 25 to 27.
PICTURE SETTING menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting 
the picture. You can also adjust the volume.
INPUT SETTING menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the 
input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and 
select wide screen mode, etc.
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for...

GB 26Menu Lists
Using the Menus
INPUT SETTING
Black Level 
Adj (Adjust)Emphasizes black color to produce 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 ModeGraphics: Reproduces the photos in 
natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable 
for images that contain lots of text.
Color Temp.High: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
Middle:...

27 GB Menu Lists
Using the Menus
SET SETTING 
MENU SETTINGINSTALL SETTING
INFORMATION
Item Description
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 button 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 
SearchSet to On...

GB 28Menu Lists
Using the Menus
About the Preset Memory 
No.
This projector has 35 types of preset data for input 
signals (the preset memory). When the preset signal is 
input, the projector automatically detects the signal 
type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The 
memory number and signal type of that signal are 
displayed in the INFORMATION menu. 
You can also adjust the preset data through the INPUT 
SETTING menu.
This projector also...

Others
29 GB Troubleshooting
 Others
Troubleshooting
Pow er
The power is not 
turned on.cWait for about one minute 
before turning on the power.
 (1 page 20)
cClose the lamp cover securely.  
(1 page 31)
cClose the air filter cover 
securely.  (1 page 32)
Picture
No picture.cCheck that the proper 
connections have been made. 
 (1 page 10)
cSelect the input source correctly 
using the INPUT button. 
 (1 page 19)
cSet the computer signal to output 
from an external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to...

Others
GB 30Troubleshooting
Indicators
The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the 
control panel lights up or flashes if there is any trouble 
with your projector.
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages displayed on the screen.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the 
messages displayed on the screen.
LAMP/COVER 
flashes.cAttach the lamp cover or the air filter 
cover securely. (1 pages 31 and 32)
LAMP/COVER 
lights up.cThe lamp has reached the...