Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

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The projector accepts the following types of 3D signals.
*: Mandatory 3D format of the HDMI standards.
Some items on the menus may not be available to adjust/set, depending on the 3D signals.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. The following tables 
indicate those items.
z: Adjustable/can be set
–: Not Adjustable/cannot be set
*: The setting can be made for 2D display.
When the projector is set to convert 2D video images to 3D video images, some items on 
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the Function   menu. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. 
The following tables indicate these items.
Item 3D format
Over-Under Side-by-Side Simulated 3D
Advanced Iris – – –
Lamp Control – – –
Film Projection – – –
Motion Enhancerz
(preset memory
number 14 only)z
(preset memory
number 14 only)z
NR – –z
MPEG NRzzz
Film Mode – – –
x.v.Colorz
(preset memory
number 14 only)z
(preset memory
number 14 only)z
Over Scan – – –
Screen Area – – –
V Keystonez
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Selectable items vary depending on the type of input signal or 3D format.
For details, see the tables below. Items that cannot be selected are not displayed in the 
menu.
2D
*1: Not displayed in the menu as fixed at Normal.
3D
Aspect Mode
Acceptable signals 1920 × 1080
1280 × 720720 × 480
720 × 5761280 × 720 Others
Preset memory 
number (1 page 77)7, 8, 10 to 14 3 to 6 56 26, 28 to 35, 37 
to 39, 55
Normal
zzz *1z
Full – – –z
V Stretchzz––
Squeeze
zz––
Stretch –
z––
Zoom –
z––
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Each adjustable/setting item is individually stored for each input connector, image display 
(2D/3D), or preset signal. For further details, see the tables below.
Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Picture menu
Storage Conditions of Adjustable/Setting Items
Input Preset memory numbers
Input-A 26, 28 to 35, 37 to 39, 55, 56
Component 3 to 8, 10, 11
HDMI 1 (2D) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55
HDMI 2 (2D)
HDMI 1 (3D) 7, 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20
HDMI 2 (3D)
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Advanced Picture menu
Screen menu
Sharpness For each input connector, image display (2D/3D) and Calib. Preset
NR
MPEG NR
Film Mode
Contrast Enhancer
Gamma Correction
x.v.Color
Color Space
Item Storage conditions
RCP: Position For each RCP User 1-3
RCP: Range
RCP Color
RCP Hue
RCP Brightness
Item Storage condition
Over Scan For each input connector and preset signal
V Center For each input connector
Vertical Size For each input connector
Adjust Signal: Phase
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Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range
The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the 
projected surface.
The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted 
from the center of the projected image. The lens shift range is regarded as 0% when the 
point A in the illustration (point where a line drawn from the center of the lens and the 
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When projecting in 1.78:1 (16:9) format
Projection distance
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula
D: Projected image size (Diagonal) Unit: m (inches)
Lens shift range
Projection image sizeProjection distance LDiagonalWidth × Height
80 (2.03 m) 1.77 × 1.00 (70 × 39) 2.40 – 3.83 (95 – 150)
100 (2.54 m) 2.21 × 1.25 (87 × 49) 3.00 – 4.79 (119 – 188)
120 (3.05 m) 2.66 × 1.49 (105 × 59) 3.61 – 5.76 (142 – 226)
150 (3.81 m) 3.32 × 1.87 (131 × 74) 4.52 – 7.20 (178 – 283)
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Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the 
PSS-H10. Make sure to consult with a qualified Sony personnel for installation.
The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling 
using the PSS-H10.
To dealers
Use the Sony PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support, and take measures to prevent 
falling using wire, etc.
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Front view
Side view
Ceiling
The bottom 
surface of the 
mount bracket Center of the 
supporting pole
Center of the lens
150 (6)
75 (3)
175 (7)
93.5 (3 
3/4)
203.7 (8 
1/8) 203.7 (8 1/8)
407.4 (16 
1/8)
Center of the lens
Front of the cabinet
182.8 (7 1/4) 130 (5 1/8)
227.8 (9) 236.1 (9 
3/8)
463.9 (18 
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Index
Numerics
3D Glasses
3D glasses communication range  ........ 34
Using the 3D glasses  ........................... 33
3D Settings
2D-3D Display Sel.  ............................. 55
3D Depth Adjust  ................................. 56
3D Format  ........................................... 55
3D glasses Bright  ................................ 56
Simulated 3D Effect  ............................ 56
3D SYNC Output  .................................... 56
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Acceptable 3D Signals...