Sony Projector Vpl Hs2 User Manual

							Connections and 
Preparations
11 GB Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Connecting Using the Optional 
Signal Interface Cables
To connect with a DVD player 
equipped with the component video 
connectors/digital tunerConnecting an AV amplifier
Connecting a Computer
To hear the sound from a computer, use the speakers 
built in the computer or connect the active speakers to 
the computer.
Note
Even if you connect the signal interface cable to the audio output 
on the computer, there is no sound output from the projector.
Signal interface cable
(SIC-HS20, not supplied)Rear of the projector
to RGB/
component
output
YP
B/
CBPR/
CRAudio L S 
Video
DVD player with component video connectors, 
digital tuner, etc.to S video/ 
audio 
output
Audio R
Signal interface cable
(SIC-HS40, not supplied)Rear of the projector
to S video or 
video output
to component
video output
Active speakers
AV amplifier YP
B/
CBPR/
CRVideo S 
Video
Rear of the projector
Signal interface cable
(SIC-HS30, not supplied)
Active 
speakers
Computerto monitor 
output 
						

							Connections and 
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GB 12Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connecting Using the 
Optional Interface Unit
Using the optional interface unit allows you to 
connect various video equipment, and to select the 
output to the projector or TV from the connected 
equipment simply by switching the select switch on 
the interface unit.
Step 3: Adjusting 
the Picture Size 
and Position
Tip
The ? /
1 (on/standby), INPUT, MENU, and m/M/
						

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13 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
1Plug the AC power cord into a 
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and 
the projector goes into standby mode.
2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
connected equipment.
4Press INPUT to project the 
picture on the screen. 
Each time you press the button, the input 
indication changes. (1 page 19)
5Adjust the focus roughly using 
the FOCUS ring.
6Adjust the size and position of 
the picture to fit the screen 
using the ZOOM ring and the 
adjuster.
Turn the ZOOM ring to adjust the picture size.
Adjusting the picture position using the 
adjuster
Hold down and slide the adjuster lock lever to 
the right, move the projector, then return the 
lock lever.
You can move the projector horizontally or 
vertically within the following ranges:ON/
STANDBYLights in red.
ON/
STANDBYLights in green.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
INPUT
FOCUS ring
ZOOM ring
Adjuster lock lever
Up to 30º each way horizontally
Up to 10º each way 
vertically 
						

							Connections and 
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GB 14Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Adjusting the picture position using the 
supplied adjuster spacer
Attaching one of the supplied spacers for adjuster 
adjustment (spacers for 1
º and 2°) allows you to tilt 
the projector to the right or left at a tilting angle up to 
2
º.
To attach the supplied adjuster spacer
1Place a thick cloth (e.g., a cushion) beneath the 
projector. Place the projector face down.
2While pressing the lock knobs inward, remove the 
adjuster bar at the bottom of the adjuster table to 
which you want to attach the supplied spacer. 
3Fit the spacer into the removed adjuster bar spot.When projecting using both “Side Shot” and 
“V Keystone” adjustments
1Use the adjuster to adjust the vertical 
position.
If you set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu to “Auto” (1 page 27), the 
vertical distortion will be automatically corrected.
Note
The “V Keystone” adjustment may not correct trapezoidal 
distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the 
screen angle. In this case, adjust the distortion manually.
2Adjust so that the left or right side of the 
picture fits that of the screen. 
If you position the projector on the left side of the 
screen, adjust so that the left side of the picture fits 
the left side of the screen. With the projector 
positioned on the right side, adjust so that the right 
side fits the right side of the screen.
At the same time, align the bottom side of the 
picture with that of the screen. 
3Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – 
button.
Press SIDE SHOT + or – so that the upper side of 
the picture becomes parallel to the bottom side. If 
the left side is longer than the right side, press 
SIDE SHOT –.
Press SIDE SHOT + if the right side is longer. To fine-
adjust the distortion, press M or m.
Adjuster 
spacer 
(supplied)Adjuster 
spacer 
(supplied)
PictureScreen
SIDE SHOT 
						

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15 GB Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
When projecting using “Side Shot” 
adjustment only
1Set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
to “Manual,” and set the level to “0” (1 
page 27) or press RESET.
2Adjust so that the left or right side of the 
picture fits that of the screen. 
If you position the projector on the left side of the 
screen, adjust so that the left side of the picture fits 
the left side of the screen. With the projector 
positioned on the right side, adjust so that the right 
side fits the right side of the screen.
At the same time, adjust the vertical size of the 
aligned side of the picture to fit the screen using 
the ZOOM ring.
3Adjust to correct horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion using the SIDE SHOT + or – 
button.
For how to correct, see step 3 in 
“When 
projecting using both 
“Side Shot” and “V 
Keystone
” adjustments.”
When projecting from the center
Adjust so that both the position and size of 
the bottom side of the picture fit those of the 
bottom side of the screen using the adjuster 
and the ZOOM ring.
If you set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to “Auto” (1 page 27), the vertical distortion 
will be automatically corrected.
Note
The V Keystone adjustment may not correct trapezoidal distortion 
perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. 
In this case, adjust the distortion manually.
7Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust 
the focus again.
Tip
When you adjust distortion manually using “V Keystone” 
and the SIDE SHOT buttons in steps 6 and 7, the built-in 
test pattern is projected on the screen. If you want to make 
adjustments using the current input signal, set “Test 
Pattern” in the INSTALL SETTING  menu to “Off.” 
(1 page 27)
PictureScreen
PictureScreen 
						

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GB 16Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Step 4:  
Selecting the 
Menu Language
You can select one of nine languages for displaying 
the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory 
default setting is English.
Tip
You can operate the menu using the joystick on the side panel of 
the projector instead of the M/m/
						

							Connections and 
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17 GB Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
5Press M or m to select 
“Language”, and press , or 
ENTER.
6Press M or m to select a 
language, and press < or 
ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
ENTER
Input A:
:
:
:
or
ENTERor 
						

							GB 18Projecting the Picture on the Screen
ProjectingProjecting the 
Picture on the 
Screen
1Plug the AC power cord into a 
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and 
the projector goes into standby mode.
This section describes how to operate the 
projector to view the picture from the 
equipment connected to the projector. It 
also describes how to select the wide 
screen mode or the quality of the picture to 
suit your taste. 
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
24
MUTING button
7
ON/
STANDBYLights in red. 
						

							19 GB Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
2Press the [/1 (on/standby) 
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment 
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the 
connected equipment.
4Press INPUT repeatedly to 
select the input you want to 
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
Example:To view the picture from the video 
equipment connected to the VIDEO 
INPUT jack.
*Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING   
menu according to the input signal. (1 page 27)
5Turn the ZOOM ring to adjust 
the size of the picture.
6Turn the FOCUS ring to adjust 
the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
7Press VOLUME + or – to adjust 
the volume.
To view the picture fromPress INPUT to 
display
Video equipment connected to 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorVi d e o  1
Video equipment connected to S 
VIDEO INPUT on the projectorS-Video 1
RGB/component equipment 
connected to PJ MULTI INPUT via 
the optional signal interface cable or 
the interface unitInput-A
*
Video equipment connected to PJ 
MULTI INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitVi d e o  2
Video equipment equipped with S 
VIDEO connected to PJ MULTI 
INPUT via the optional signal 
interface cable or the interface unitS-Video 2
ON/
STANDBYLights in green.
NTSC 3.58Video 1
INPUT
ZOOM ring
FOCUS ring
VOLUME 
						

							GB 20Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Projecting
Cutting off the sound
Press MUTING on the remote 
control.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
To turn off the power
1 Press the [/1 (on/standby) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the 
screen.
2 Press the [/1 switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and 
the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. 
Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly 
during which you will not be able to light up the 
ON/STANDBY indicator with the [/1 switch. 
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall 
outlet after the fan stops running and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. 
You can turn off the projector by holding the [/1 (on/
standby) switch for about one second, instead of 
performing the above steps.
Selecting the Wide 
Screen Mode
You can enjoy various wide screen mode according to 
the video signal received. You can also select it using 
the menu. (1 page 26)
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can select 
the “Wide Mode” setting.
+
–
+
–
INPUT LIGHT
STANDARDCINEMADYNAMIC
USER 2 PICTURE MODE
USER 3 USER 1
DDEMENU APA
MUTING
VOLUME SIDE SHOT
RESETWIDE MODE
ENTER
WIDE MODE button