Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

Using the Menus
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Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, 
and select aspect mode, etc.
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These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input 
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 79).
Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control.
Note
Aspect [ASPECT]Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current 
input signal. (1 page 29)
Wide Zoom: A 4:3...

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Over ScanHides the edges of the picture.
On: The edges of the input picture are not displayed. Select this setting 
when noise appears along the edge of the picture.
Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.
Tip
To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen, 
refer to “Blanking” on the Installation   menu (1 page 59).
Screen AreaSelects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is 
overscanned.
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Through:...

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Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.
StatusSets 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.
LanguageSelects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. 
Available languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, 
Chinese...

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Power SavingSets the power saving mode.
Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for 10 minutes. If 
signal is resumed, or any button on the control panel or remote 
control is pressed, the lamp will light again. In Lamp Cutoff, the 
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (1 page 8)
Standby: The power will be turned off automatically and the 
projector goes to Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 
minutes.
Off: The Power Saving mode...

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Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the 
projector.
The 3D Settings menu can be displayed by pressing the 3D button on the remote control.
 
3D SettingsYou can change the settings of the 3D function.
2D-3D Display Sel.: For Switching the video images to “2D” or 
“3D.”
Au to : 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...

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3D Settings3D Glasses Bri’ness: For adjusting the brightness of the picture 
when watching 3D video images using the 3D glasses. You can 
select the brightness from among “Min,” “1,” “2,” “3,” and “Max.”
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...

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HDMI Setting
To enable this function, set “Standby Mode” (1 page 53) in the 
Setup   menu to “Standard”, and then set “PJ Auto Power On” to 
“On”. For details, see “About the Control for HDMI” (1 page 63).
Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment 
connected to 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...

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Level A, B Level B
Items Locked by Settings Lock
Picture menu
 Reset
 Reality Creation

 Lamp Control
 Film Projection
 Motion Enhancer


 Color

 Color Temp.
 Sharpness


 Film Mode
 Contrast Enhancer
 Gamma Correction 
 x.v.Color
 Color Space
Advanced Picture menu
 RCPSetup menu
 Status
 Language
 Menu Position
 Cooling Setting

 Power Saving
 Lamp Setting
Function menu
 3D SYNC Output
 HDMI Setting
 HDMI Dynamic Range
 Auto Input Search
 Background
Installation menu
 V Keystone
 Image Flip...

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Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.
V KeystoneCorrects 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).
Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift 
feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original...

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Panel AlignmentThis feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of 
characters or the picture.
When set to “On”, the “Adjust Color” and the “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”...