Sony Vpl Es3 Projector User Manual

							21Effective Tools for Your Presentation
Convenient Functions
2Enter the password.
Enter the password that was set.
If you call the customer service center because 
you have forgotten the password, you will need 
to be able to verify the projector’s serial 
number and your identity.  (This process may 
differ in other countries/regions.)  Once your 
identity has been confirmed, we will provide 
you with the password.
Effective Tools for 
Your Presentation
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a section of the image to 
enlarge.  This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input.
This function does not work when a video 
signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the 
D ZOOM + key on the Remote 
Commander.
The digital zoom icon appears in the 
center of the image.
2Move the icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge. Use the 
arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the 
icon.
3Press the D ZOOM + key again.
The portion of the image where the icon 
is located is enlarged. The enlargement 
ratio is displayed on the screen for a few 
seconds.
By pressing the + key repeatedly, the 
image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 
times) increases.
Note
Digital zoom icon 
						

							22Effective Tools for Your Presentation
Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll 
the enlarged image.
To return the image to its original size
Press the D ZOOM – key.
Just pressing the RESET key returns the 
image back to its original size immediately.
To freeze the image projected 
(Freeze function)
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears 
when the key is pressed. This function works 
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the 
FREEZE key again. 
						

							23Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is 
displayed when no signal is input. You can 
hide this indicator using “Status” on the 
MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Auto.”
For Video/S-Video input: Shows “Auto” or 
the “Color System” setting on the SET 
SETTING menu.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button in the column on the left.
2Use the v or V key to select a menu, 
then press the 
B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
3Select an item.
Use the v or V key to select the item, 
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu or in a sub menu.
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
 When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER or b key to restore 
the previous screen.
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
x
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Component
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
IR Receiver:  Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock:  Off
SET SETTINGInput-A
A
MENU SETTING Input A
On
EnglishStatus:
Language:
Menu Position:Top left
Bottom Left
Center
Top Right
Bottom Right
MenuSetting 
items Pop-up menu
Selected input 
signal
PICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp:  High
Input AADJUST PICTURE              Standard
Menu Setting items Sub menu 
						

							24Using a MENU
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
To reset items that have been 
adjusted
Select the item that you want to reset, and 
then press the RESET key on the Remote 
Commander. 
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the 
setting of the item that you have selected is 
factory preset values.
Storage of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector memory except the settings for 
items (“Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” 
etc.,) in the “Adjust Signal...” and the “Color 
System” when the ENTER key is pressed.
If no signal is input 
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust 
this item.” appears on the screen.
Unadjustable items
Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on 
the input signal, are not displayed on the 
menu.
For details, see page 33. 
						

							25The PICTURE SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input 
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 33.
Picture Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume: 30
PICTURE SETTINGInput APICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp.: 
High
ADJUST PICTURE               StandardInput-A
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a 
“dynamic” picture.
Standard: Normally select this setting.  If the picture 
has roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this 
setting reduces the roughness.
Game: Select for viewing game picture.
Living: Select for viewing sports, music, digital 
video camera picture.
Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture.
Presentation: Select for viewing presentation filesStandard
Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for 
each picture mode separately.
Contrast Adjusts the picture contrast. 80
Brightness Adjusts the picture brightness. 50
Color Adjusts color intensity. 50
Hue Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more 
greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting, 
the more purplish.50
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. 30
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. 
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images 
that contain lots of text.Graphics
Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Makes white colors bluish. 
Low: Makes white colors reddish.Set according to 
the input signal
Volume Adjusts the volume. 30 
						

							26The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on  the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input 
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 33.
When the video signal is input
When the signal is input from a computer
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Wide Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
Off: When a picture with a ratio of 4:3 is input.
On: When a picture with a ratio of 16:9 (squeezed) is 
input from a DVD player.Off
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Adjust Signal...
Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal 
output from a computer. 
Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the 
picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key.Set according to 
the input signal
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of a picture output from a 
computer. Adjust the setting according to the dots of 
the input signal. 
For details, see page 44.Set according to 
the input signal 
						

							27The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
This projector has 40 types of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION 
menu (See page 32). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
See the chart on page 44 to find if the signal 
is registered in the preset memory.
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in 
black.Shift Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the 
horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical 
position of the picture. As the setting for H increases, 
the picture moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left. 
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. 
Use the b or the B key to adjust the horizontal position 
and the v and V key for the vertical position.Set according to 
the input signal
Scan Converter Converts the signal to display the picture according to 
the screen size.
When set to “Off,” displays the picture while matching 
one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. 
The picture will be clear but the picture size will be 
smaller.On Setting items Functions Initial setting
Note
About the Preset Memory No.
Note 
						

							28The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a 
computer.  
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the 
APA functions automatically so that the picture can 
be seen clearly.  Once the specified input signal has 
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be 
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and 
connected again or the input channel is changed. You 
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the 
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to 
“On.”
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key 
on the Remote Commander.On
Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in 
the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/
Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the 
power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed.Off
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the “Component” or “Video GBR” signal input 
via the INPUT A channel.
When a signal is input from a computer, this item is not 
displayed on the screen because this unit automatically 
recognizes the signal.Component
Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color 
system of the input signal automatically.  If the picture 
is distorted or colorless, select the color system 
according to the input signal.
Whenever the computer starts, the color system is set 
to “Auto.”Auto
Power Saving When set to “On,” the projector goes into power saving 
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the 
lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. The 
power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input 
or any key is pressed. In power saving mode, no keys 
function for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes 
out.Off
SET SETTINGInput-A
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Component
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
IR Receiver:  Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock:  Off 
						

							29The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
 You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
 The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
 Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT SETTING menu when you 
adjust the picture manually. IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on 
the front and rear of the projector. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear 
detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the top panel of the 
projector so that the projector can be operated only 
with the Remote Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the 
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector 
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector 
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press 
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when 
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel 
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”Off
Notes
Setting items Functions Initial setting 
						

							30The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status (on-screen 
display)Sets up the on-screen display.
When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays 
except for the menus, a message when the power is 
turned off, and warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. The languages available are: English, 
Nederlands, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, 
Português, , Svenska, Norsk, , 
, ,  and .English
Menu Position Selects the display position of the menu from “Top 
Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top Right,” and 
“Bottom Right.”Center