Sony Projector VPL-VW500ES User Manual
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Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference. VPL-VW500ES 4-477-222-12 (1) Video Projector
2Table of Contents Table of Contents Location of Controls Front/Right Side ................................. 3 Rear/Left Side/Bottom ....................... 4 Remote Control .................................. 5 Connections and Preparations Installing the Unit .............................. 6 Adjusting the Picture Position ........... 7 Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer ...................................... 12 Projecting Projecting the Picture ....................... 14 Turning Off the Power ................ 14 Watching 3D Video Images ............. 15 Using the 3D Glasses ................. 15 Using the Picture Position ................ 16 Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal ........................... 18 Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ............................................. 21 Using the Menus Operation through the Menus .......... 22 Picture Menu .................................... 24 Advanced Picture Menu ................... 29 Screen Menu .................................... 30 Setup Menu ...................................... 32 Function Menu ................................. 34 Items Locked by Settings Lock ........................................ 36 Installation Menu ............................. 37 Information Menu ............................ 40About the Preset Memory ...........40 Using Network Features Connecting the unit to the network ..........................................41 Error Handling Troubleshooting ................................42 Warning Indicators ...........................45 Message Lists ...................................46 Others Updating the Software ......................47 About the x.v.Color ..........................47 About the simulated 3D feature ........47 Replacing the Lamp ..........................48 Cleaning ............................................51 Specifications ...................................52 Preset Signals ..............................53 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items ............................55 Compatible 3D Signals ...............56 3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items ........................................56 Aspect Mode ...............................58 Storage Conditions of Adjustable/ Setting Items ............................58 Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range ............................................60 Dimensions .......................................64 NOTICES AND LICENCES FOR SOFTWARE USED IN THIS PRODUCT ....................................67 Index .................................................86
3Front/Right Side Location of Controls Front/Right Side Warning indicators aON/STANDBY indicator (page 45) bWARNING indicator (page 45) Connectors cLAN connector (page 41) dUSB connector (page 47) eHDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (page 12) fREMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control. gIR IN connector Inputs signals to control the unit. hTRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 connector (page 37) Others iLamp cover (page 48) j3D Sync Transmitter Located on the inside of the lamp cover. kVentilation holes (exhaust) lVentilation holes (intake) (page 49) mRemote control detector (page 7) Location of Controls Warning indicators
4Rear/Left Side/Bottom Rear/Left Side/Bottom The buttons on the control panel have the same names as those on the remote control. Control panel a?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (page 7) bINPUT button (page 14) cMENU button (page 22) dM/m/
5Remote Control Location of Controls Remote Control aLIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote control. bInfrared transmitter c?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (page 7) dINPUT button (page 14) eCALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 21) fLENS ADJUSTMENT buttons (page 8) gPOSITION button (page 16) hRESET button (page 23) iM/m/
6Installing the Unit This section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc. Installing the Unit The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits the size of your screen. For details on the distance between the unit and the screen (the projection distance) and the size of projected video, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 60). 1Position the unit so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view 2Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen (page 7). When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Connections and Preparations Screen Note
7Adjusting the Picture Position Connections and Preparations Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. Tips The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
8Adjusting the Picture Position 3Adjust the focus. Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS) button to display the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/
9Adjusting the Picture Position Connections and Preparations 5Adjust the picture position. Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (SHIFT) button to display the Lens Shift adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust to the proper position of the picture by pressing the M/m/
10Adjusting the Picture Position To adjust the vertical position Press M/m. The picture projected on the screen moves up by a maximum of 85% or moves down by a maximum of 80% of the screen height from the center of the lens. Side view The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area illustrated below. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 60). Range of movement of the projected picture To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the unit level. If the unit is tilted up or down, the projected image may be trapezoidal. Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable). Note 85% 80% 1 screen height : Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum : Picture position when moving the picture downward at maximum Notes 0.85V 0.31H H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture0.31H 0.8V Projected Picture Front feet (adjustable)Tu r n t o adjust.