Sony Projector VPL-HW55ES User Manual

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Replacing the Lamp 
and the Air Filter and 
Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes 
(intake)
Tools you need to get started:
 Projector Lamp LMP-H202 (optional)
Standard Phillips screwdriver
Cloth (for scratch protection)
The lamp used for the light source has a 
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the 
color balance of the picture becomes 
strange, or “Please replace the Lamp/Filter.” 
appears on the screen, the lamp may be 
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one 
without delay.
Use an LMP-H202 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H202 
Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp, 
it is also time to replace the air filter.
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to 
replace the air filter with a new one. Also 
clean the ventilation holes (intake).
 The lamp remains hot after the projector is 
turned off with the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) 
switch. If you touch the lamp, you may burn 
your fingers. When you replace the lamp, 
wait for at least 1 hour for the lamp to cool.
 Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you 
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a soft 
cloth.
 Pay special attention to replacing the lamp 
when the projector is installed on the ceiling.
 When removing the lamp unit, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp 
unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the 
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
 When you remove the air filter, be careful 
not to let any dust fall into the projector.
 Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain 
the good performance of the projector or to 
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning message for replacing the air filter appears, 
replace the air filter immediately.
1Turn off the projector and 
unplug the AC power cord.
2When setting the projector on a 
flat surface such as a desk etc., 
put a cloth to prevent the surface 
from being scratched. Reverse 
the projector as illustrated, then 
place it on the cloth.
 When the lamp is damaged the broken 
pieces of the lamp may become 
scattered, if you do not reverse the 
projector. This may cause injury.
 Be sure that the projector is placed on a 
stable surface.
Caution
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3Loosen the screw on the lamp 
cover with a Philips screwdriver, 
and then open the lamp cover.
4Loosen the 3 screws on the 
lamp with the Phillips 
screwdriver. Hold up the handle, 
then pull the lamp straight out.
5Hold the handle of the new lamp 
and push it in securely until it 
reaches the end, and then 
tighten the 3 screws.
Be careful not to touch the optical block 
inside the unit.
6Close the lamp cover, then 
tighten the screws.
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7Remove the filter holder. 
8Remove the air filter.
9Attach the new air filter so that it 
fits into each claws (10 
positions) on the filter holder.
Attach the air filter aligning it with the 
shape of the filter holder.
Also, do not touch the fan after removing 
the air filter that is set deep inside the 
projector.
10 Attach the filter holder.
The projector will not turn on unless the 
filter holder is securely closed.
11Wipe dust off the ventilation 
holes (intake) with a soft cloth.
12Place the project back on its 
original position.
13Turn on the projector, then 
select the desired setting item 
on the Setup  menu. The 
menu screen below will be 
appeared.
Tip
If “Settings Lock” is set to “Level B,” set 
to “Off” once.
14 Select “Yes”.
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid 
or other objects into the slot to avoid 
electrical shock or fire.
Note
Note
Claws
Caution
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 Be sure to use an LMP-H202 Projector Lamp 
for replacement. If you use lamps other than 
the LMP-H202, the projector may 
malfunction.
 Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug 
the power cord before replacing the lamp, 
then check the ON/STANDBY lamp has 
already been turned off.
 The projector will not turn on unless the lamp 
is securely installed in place.
 The projector will not turn on unless the lamp 
cover is securely closed.
 To cancel a message displayed on the screen, 
press either the button on the remote control 
or the one on the control panel on the 
projector.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be 
regulated due to environmental 
considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact 
your local authorities or the 
Telecommunications Industry 
Association (www.eiae.org).
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
When “Please clean the filter.” appears on 
the screen, you should clean the air filter.
The air filter should be cleaned every 1,500 
hours. This value varies depending on the 
environment or how the projector is used. 
1,500 hours are approximate.
After washing the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution, dry it in a shaded place.
 When you clean the air filter, make sure you 
do not damage it.
For details on how to attach and remove the 
air filter, see “Replacing the Lamp and the 
Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes 
(intake)” Steps 7 to 10. (1 page 73)
 When you remove the air filter, be careful 
not to let any dust fall into the projector.
 Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain 
the good performance of the projector or to 
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning 
message for cleaning the air filter appears, 
clean the air filter immediately.
Fitting the Lens Cap
When fitting the lens cap onto the lens, 
position the lens cap so that the concave on 
the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom 
lever, as shown in the illustration.
Notes
Note
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal 
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on 
where you live. Follow the waste disposal 
policy in your area.
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Cleaning
Cleaning the lens
The lens surface is especially treated to 
reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the 
performance of the projector, take care with 
respect to the following:
 Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such 
as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass 
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with 
water.
 Never use solvent such as alcohol, 
benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or 
abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning 
cloth, as they will damage the lens surface.
Cleaning the cabinet
 To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is 
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly 
moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or 
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. 
 Using such materials or maintaining 
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl 
materials may result in damage to the 
screen surface and cabinet material.
Specifications
System
Projection system
SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system
LCD panel
0.61-inch (15.4 mm) 
SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels 
(2,073,600 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual) 
f=18.7 mm to 29.7 mm 
F2.52 to F3.02
Lamp
200 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp 
Projection picture size
40 inches to 300 inches (1,016 mm to 
7,620 mm) (measured diagonally)
Acceptable video signals
480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p, 
720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 
The following items are available for 
digital signal (HDMI input) only:
1080/60p, 1080/50p, 1080/24p
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 kHz to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 Hz to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution 1,920 × 1,080 
(HDMI input only) 
For details, see “Preset Signals”. (1 
page 77)
Input
Y PB/CB PR/CRComponent: phono type
   Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
   P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
   P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
HDMI
Digital RGB/Y C
B (PB) CR (PR)
INPUT A
HD D-sub 15-pins
Analog RGB:
R: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated) 
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated) 
B: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB 
(75 ohms terminated) 
SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: 
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Horizontal sync input: TTL level, 
positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, positive/negative
3D SYNC
RJ45 connector
IR IN
Minijack 
REMOTE
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pins (female)
General
Dimensions
407.4 mm × 179.2 mm × 
463.9 mm (16
1/8 × 71/8 × 183/8 
inches) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 10 kg (22 lb 1 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.0 A to 1.3 A,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 300 W 
Standby mode: 8 W
Standby mode (low): 0.5 W
Operating temperature
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-PJ23 (1)
Size AA (R6) manganese batteries 
(2)
AC power cord (1)
Lens cap (1)
3D glasses
TDG-PJ1 (2)
Pouch for the 3D glasses (2)
USB charging cable 
(APY5244010020/SONY) (1.2 
m) (2)
Conversion cable (LAN(M)-
MD03(J)/SONY) (18 cm) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Operating Instructions for the 3D 
glasses (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-H202 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support
PSS-H10
3D glasses
TDG-PJ1
3D Sync Transmitter
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The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this 
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
Preset Signals
Preset 
memory no.Preset signal
(resolution)fH
(kHz)fV
(Hz)Sync H Size
3 480/60i 480/60i 
(720×480i)15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or 
composite sync–
4 576/50i 576/50i 
(720×576i)15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or 
composite sync
/composite video–
5 480/60p 480/60p 
(Progressive 
NTSC)
(720×480p) 31.470 60.000 SonG/Y –
6 576/50p 576/50p 
(Progressive 
PA L )
(720×576p)31.250 50.000 SonG/Y –
7 1080/60i 1035/60i 
(1920×1035i) 
1080/60i 
(1920×1080i)33.750 60.000 SonG/Y –
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 
(1920×1080i)28.130 50.000 SonG/Y –
10 720/60p 720/60p 
(1280×720p)45.000 60.000 SonG/Y –
11 720/50p 720/50p 
(1280×720p)37.500 50.000 SonG/Y –
12 1080/60p 1080/60p 
(1920×1080p)67.500 60.000 – –
13 1080/50p 1080/50p 
(1920×1080p)56.260 50.000 – –
14 1080/24p 1080/24p 
(1920×1080p)26.973 23.976 – –
18 720/60p
(Frame packing)720/60p
(1280 × 720p)90.000 60.000 – –
19 720/50p
(Frame packing)720/50p
(1280 × 720p)75.000 50.000 – –
20 1080/24p
(Frame packing)1080/24p
(1920 × 1080p)53.946 23.976 – – 
						

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Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Analog signal
Digital signal
* Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of 
Component or Video GBR signal. 26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832
29 VESA 75 
(IBM M3)37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840
30 VESA 85 
(IBM M4)43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832
31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
34 VESA 75 
(IBM M5)46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg 1328
39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800
47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos 1696
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos 1864
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos 1664
56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos 1664
Signal Preset memory number
Component signal (Y P
B/CB PR/CR connectors) 3 to 8, 10, 11
Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 26, 28 to 35, 37 to 39, 55, 56
Signal Preset memory number
Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20
Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20
Computer signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 10 to 13*, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 
55 Preset 
memory no.Preset signal
(resolution)fH
(kHz)fV
(Hz)Sync H Size 
						

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The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The 
following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
z
 : Adjustable/can be set
–   : Not adjustable/cannot be set
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
Item Input signal
Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal
Reality Creationzz–
Advanced Iriszzz
Lamp Controlzzz
Film Projectionzz–
Motion Enhancerzz–
Contrastzzz
Brightnesszzz
Colorzz–
Huezz–
Color Temp.zzz
Sharpnesszz–
NRz z–
MPEG NRzzz
Film Modez
(excluding preset 
memory number 14)z
(excluding preset 
memory number 14)–
Contrast Enhancerzz–
Gamma Correction *
1zzz
x.v.Color z––
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Screen menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*
1: The setting can be made only when “x.v.Color” is set to “Off”.
*2: The setting can be made only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” and “Aspect” is set to “Normal” 
in the Screen   menu. 
*
3: If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 
or wider (fixed at “Normal”).
*
4: The setting can be made only when “Zoom” is selected in “Aspect”.
*5: The setting can be made only for analog signal.
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information 
 menu (1 page 61) and Digital signal (1 page 78), and check items that are adjustable/can be 
set.Item Input signal
Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal
Aspectzzz *
3
Over Scanzz–
Screen Area *
2z
(preset memory 
numbers 7, 8, 12, 13, 
14 only)z
(preset memory 
numbers 7, 8, 12, 13, 
14 only)–
V Center *
4zz–
Vertical Size *
4zz–
APA – –z *
5
Phase – –z *5
Pitch – –z *5
Shiftz *5z *5z
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