Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

Connections and Preparations
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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.
To connect to equipment...

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 Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p,  DeepColor, and 
3D video images may not be displayed properly.
 When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, make sure the 
V mark on the upper part of the 
HDMI input of the projector and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same 
position.
 If the picture from equipment connected to the projector with an HDMI cable is not clear, check 
the settings of the connected equipment.
To connect to equipment...

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 Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p,  DeepColor, and 
3D video images may not be displayed properly.
 When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the 
V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of 
the projector and the 
v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.
 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...

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This unit incorporates a 3D Sync Transmitter. Depending on the installation environment 
of the unit, the 3D glasses may not receive 3D signals properly from the unit’s built-in 3D 
Sync Transmitter. In this case, connect an optional 3D Sync Transmitter and place it near 
your viewing position.
Tip
Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses. Also, in order to stabilize 
operation of the 3D glasses, it is recommended that you place the 3D Sync Transmitter near your...

Connections and Preparations
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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.
1Press MENU.
The menu appears.
1 MENU button
2,3,4
M/m/

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2Press M/m to select the 
Setup  menu, and press , or 
.
The setting items of the selected menu 
appear.
3Press M/m to select “Language,” 
and press , or  .
4Press M/m/

Projecting
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This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment 
connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your 
taste.
Projecting the Picture
Tips
 When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function   menu, only input terminals with 
effective signals are displayed in the input palette.
 When “Status” is set to “Off” in the Setup   menu, the input palette does not appear. Press of 
the INPUT button to switch...

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1Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch again before the message 
disappears.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce 
the internal heat. First, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly, during which 
you will not be able to light up the lamp with the 
?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch. 
The fan stops and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes from flashing green to 
remaining red.
The power is...

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the 
Video Signal
You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received.
Press ASPECT.
Each time you press the button, you can 
select the “Aspect” setting.
You can also select it using the menu. 
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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images
ASPECT button
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Wide Zoom (When an SD signal is input)
1.33:1 (4:3) letterbox picture
Zoom (When an SD signal is input) 

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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images
1.78:1 (16:9)
1.33:1 (4:3)
1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels
Normal
Squeezed
Stretch
2.35:1
V Stretch
When using an anamorphic lens