Sony VPL-VW40 manual

Operating Instructions VPL-VW40 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-280-691- 11 (1) Video Projector[...]

2 WARNING To reduce the r isk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the ca binet. Re fer servici ng to qualified personnel onl y. For customers in the USA If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 o[...]

3 Disposal of Used Lamp This projector’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. Consult your local authorities rega r ding safe disposal. The material contai ned in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should dispose of it in the same way. For customers in the United States Lamp in this product contains [...]

4 For custom ers in Can ada This Class B digital appara tus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For custom ers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (appl icable in the European Union and other European co untries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shal[...]

5 Table of Contents Precautions ..... ............................ ........ 7 Front/Right Side ................ ............... .. 8 Rear/Bottom .............. .............. ........... 9 Remote Control ............ ................. ... 10 Unpacking .............. .............. ............ 11 Step 1: Installing the Projector ......... 12 Before[...]

6 Troubleshooting ............. .............. .... 52 Warning Indicators ..................... 55 Message Lists ...................... ....... 56 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) ............. .............. .............. .... 57 Cleaning the Air Filter .................... . 60 Cleaning and the Sc[...]

7 Precautions On safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the u nit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for[...]

8 Front/Right Side You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector. Location of Contr ols INPUT button ( 1 page 27) MENU button ( 1 page 36) ON/STANDBY indicator ( 1 page 21) LENS button ( 1 page 22) Remote control detecto r ( 1 page 21) Ventilat ion holes (exhaust) ( 1 page 1[...]

9 Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Remote contro l detector ( 1 page 21) Filter holde r ( 1 page 58) Ventilation holes (intak e) ( 1 page 13) Ventilati on holes (int ake) ( 1 page 13) Lamp cover ( 1 page 57) Ventilation holes (intake ) ( 1 page 13) Projector suspensio n support attaching ho le ( 1 page 68) Adjuster s ( 1 page 24) Ventilati on holes[...]

10 Remote Control COLOR TEMP butto n ( 1 page 32) BLACK LEVEL button ( 1 page 32) RESET button ( 1 page 36) ADVANCED IRIS button ( 1 page 32) RCP (Real Color Processi ng) button ( 1 page 34) BRIGHTNESS +/– button ( 1 page 41) ADJ PIC button ( 1 page 33) PICTURE MODE buttons ( 1 pag e 31) INPUT button ( 1 page 27) COLOR SPACE button ( 1 page 32) G[...]

11 Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc. Unpacking Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items: Inserting the batteries into the remote control Caution about handling t he remote control • Handle t[...]

12 Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output f rom a VCR or other device. The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily. Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunc tion or damage to the projector. Poor[...]

13 Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ven tilation holes. Tip For details on the locati on of the ventilation holes (intake or exhaus t), see “Location of Controls” on pages 8 to 9. Tilting front/rear and left/right Avoid using the projecto r tilted at an angle of mor[...]

14 The installation distance between the projector and a screen varie s depending on the size of the s creen. 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good qu ality picture if you position th e projector with the center o f the lens within the areas indicated in the gr ay areas in the illustration. U se th[...]

15 Connections and Preparations When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 1 / 4 ) × SS – 48.2 (1 15 / 16 ) b (maximum) = 53.8 (2 1 / 8 ) × SS – 46.9 (1 7 / 8 ) c = 8.0876 ( 11 / 32 ) × SS When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3[...]

16 2 Position the projector s o that th e lens is parallel to the screen. 3 Project an image on the scr een and adjust the pictur e so that it fits the screen. ( 1 page 21) T o project an image, connect video equipment to the projector . ( 1 page 17) When using a screen with an uneven surface, st ripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depend[...]

17 Connections and Preparations Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to do the following: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs prop erly; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. When pulli[...]

18 To connect to a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD pla yer/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI in put of the projector. • When connecting equipment to the HDMI input of the projector, be sure to use equipment that have a[...]

19 Connections and Preparations To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video c onnector or video connector You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped w ith component video connectors. See also the instruction manual of each equ ipment. Tip If you do not know to which connector y[...]

20 Tip Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Co mputer.” ( 1 page 47, 56) • When connecting an HDMI cable, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the projector and the V mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same[...]

21 Connections and Preparations Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. Tip The ? / 1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M / m / < / , / (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote control. Depending on the installation locati[...]

22 Tips • You can select the desired language for the menu sc reen. For details, refer to “Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language”. ( 1 page 25) • When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function menu, the input terminal with effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. ( 1 page 48) 2 Press the ? / 1 (ON/STAND[...]

23 Connections and Preparations Tip When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the vertical picture position. ( 1 page 49) When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Func tio n menu, the test pattern is not displayed. ( 1 page 48) The picture moves up by a maximum of 65% of the screen size from t[...]

24 Tip When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the picture size and the focus. ( 1 page 49) When “Test Patt ern” is set to “Off” on the F uncti on menu, the test pattern is not displayed. ( 1 page 48) To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an une ven su[...]

25 Connections and Preparations Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of 16 languages for displaying th e menu and other on-screen displa ys. The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the desired language with the menu screen. 1 Press MENU. The menu appears. 1 2,3,4[...]

26 2 Press M / m to select the Setup menu, and press , or . The setting items of the selected menu appears. 3 Press M / m to select “Language,” and press , or . 4 Press M / m / < / , to select a language, and press . The menu changes to the selected language. To clear the menu Press MENU.[...]

27 Projecting This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste. Projecting the Picture on the Screen * Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the Se tu p menu according to the signal input. When y[...]

28 Tip When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function menu, the input terminal with effective signals is automatical ly di splayed by pressing INPUT. 1 Press the ? / 1 (ON/STANDBY) switch. A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen. 2 Press the ? / 1 (ON/STANDBY) switch again before the message disappears. The ON/STANDBY indi[...]

29 Projecting Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal receive d. Press WIDE MODE. Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mod e” setting. You can also select it using the menu. ( 1 page 44) Wide Zoom A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged ove r the entire screen prope[...]

30 You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” in the Screen menu only when “Zoom” is se lected. ( 1 page 45) Notes on selecting the wide screen mode The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE. When changing the settings of WIDE MODE, use caution as described below. • Select the wide scree[...]

31 Projecting Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions. Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3). DYNAMIC Enhances picture co ntrast and sharpness. STANDARD The quality of the picture becomes less rough tha[...]

32 Adjusting the Picture Quality You can easily adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode. Selecting to directly ad just the desired menu item Press COLOR SPACE, COLOR TEMP, BLACK LEVEL, GAMMA CORRECTION or ADVANCED IRIS. COLOR SPA[...]

33 Projecting Selecting desired adjust menu items in the order 1 Press ADJ PIC. Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows are displayed in sequence. For details on each adjustment, see the Picture menu. ( 1 page 40) Some adjustment windows cannot be displayed, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input S[...]

34 Adjusting the Pictur e Using Real Color Processing The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus obtain a picture more suitable to your taste. Tip Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adju sting the picture using Real Col[...]

35 Projecting Using the Supplied Software to Adjust the Picture Quality (ImageDirector3) By using the “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a CD-ROM), you can make the desired gamma correction from a com puter connected to the projector. Connect the REMOTE connector of the projector with a computer and start-up “ImageDirector3” on the computer. For[...]

36 This section describes how to make various adju stments and settings using the menus. Operation through the Menus The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next[...]

37 Using the Menus 1 Press MENU. The menu window appears. 2 Press M / m to select a menu item, and press , or . The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The item presently selected is shown in yellow.[...]

38 3 Press M / m to select an item you want to set or adjust and press , or . The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window. Pop-up menu Setting items Next menu window Setting items Setting menu Adjustment menu[...]

39 Using the Menus 4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item. When changing the adjustment level To increase the value, press M / , . To decrease the value, press m / < . Press to restore the original screen. When changing the setting Press M / m to change the setting. Press to restore the original screen. You can restore the original scre en [...]

40 Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Picture Mode Y ou can select the picture viewing mo de that best suits the type of picture or the en vironment. Dynamic: Select this for enha nced pict ure contrast and sharpness to reproduce color tones. Standard: Select this to reduce roughness compared to viewing the picture wit[...]

41 Using the Menus Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris Switches the iri s function dur ing projecti on. A uto1: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most. A uto2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “ Auto1”. The contrast of the scene becomes reduced. Sensitivi[...]

42 Expert Setting NR (Noise Reduction) Reduces the roughness or noise of the pictur e. Usually , select “Off”. If the picture is rough or noisy , se lect a setting from among “Low”, “Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source. DDE (Dynamic Detail Enhancer) According to the film sour ce y ou hav e selected, make a setting[...]

43 Using the Menus Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. RCP (Real Color Processing) Y ou can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the picture ind ependently . User1, User2, User3: Y ou can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored[...]

44 Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signa l. You can adjust the size of th e picture, and select wide screen mode, e tc. . Wide Mode (Video signal) Y ou can set the aspect ratio of the pictur e to be displayed for the current in put signal. This item is enabled only wh en a video signal (preset memory n umbers 1 to 14) ( 1 pa[...]

45 Using the Menus V Center Adjust the whole picture by movin g up and down on the screen. As the selected number increases, the screen mov es up, and as the selected number decreases, the screen move s down. This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected. Vertical Size Reduces or enlarges th e picture v ertically . The screen is enlar ge[...]

46 Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc. Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed. Set to “Off” to turn off the on-scr een displays except for the menus, message when turning of f the power , and warning messages. Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. [...]

47 Using the Menus Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equ ipment connected to the INPUT A connector . Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT b utton. Au t o : Selects the input signal type au tomatically . Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer . Vi d e o G B R :[...]

48 Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the project or. Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displ ays the detected input signal automatically when the IN PUT button is pressed. When set to “On”, the projector detects whether a Component, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, V ideo, S-video or Input[...]

49 Using the Menus Installation Menu The Installation menu is used fo r changing the installation settings. V Keystone Corrects the vertical tr apezoidal distortion of the picture. When the bottom of the trapezoid i s longer than the top ( ): Sets a lower v alue (– direction) When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( ): Sets a hig[...]

50 Blanking This featur e allows y ou to adjust the displayable r egion within the four dir ections of the screen. Select each screen edge “Left / Right / T op / Bottom” on the Blanking adjustment screen with M / m buttons. Adjust the desired Blanking value with < / , but t on . When both the “Blanking” and the “V K eystone” are adju[...]

51 Using the Menus Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. • fH (horizontal frequen cy) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input signal used on the projector. • You cannot [...]

52 This section describes about the other fun ctions, how to solve the p roblems, how to replace the lamp and air fil ter, etc. Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be o perating errati cally, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the probl em persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Pictu[...]

53 Others On-screen display Remote control The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area of the picture from the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector becomes unclear . c The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI standard is input. Adjust the “B rightness” and the “Contr[...]

54 Others Symptom Cause and Remedy The fan is noisy . c Check the setting o f “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu. ( 1 page 46) c Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. Check the installation conditions. ( 1 page 12) The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product reliabili ty of the pr ojector’ s components in a ro[...]

55 Others The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator li ghts up or flashes if the re is any trouble with your projector. When a warning indicator other than the above sta r ts flashing, and the symptom persists even after carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Warning Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy LAMP/CO VER flash[...]

56 Warning messages Caution messages Message Lists Message Cause and Remedy High temp.! Lamp of f in 1 min. c Tu r n o f f t h e p o w e r. c Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. ( 1 page 13) Frequency is out of range! c F requency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the acceptable frequency range of the projec[...]

57 Others Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) Tools you need to get started: Standard Philli ps screwdriver Cloth (for scratch protection) The lamp used for the light source has a certain lifespan. Whe n the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture becomes strange, or “Please replace the Lamp/Filte[...]

58 4 Loosen the three screws on the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the cover release lever, then pull the lamp straight out. 5 Ensure you push the new lamp all the way, then securely tighten those three screws on the lamp. Lock the cover release lever and put it back. Be careful not to to uch the optical block inside the unit. 6 Close [...]

59 Others 9 Attach the new air filter so that it fits into the each claws (10 positions) on the filter hold er. 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 [...]

60 Cleaning the Air Filter When “Please clean the fil ter.” appears on the screen, you should cl ean the air filter. The air filter should be cleaned every 1,500 hours. This value vari es depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 1,500 hours are approximate. After washing the air filter with a mi ld detergent solution, dry it i[...]

61 Others 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 p ixels × 3) Lens 1.8 times zoom lens (motorized) f=18.7 mm to 33.7 mm/F2.54 to F3.53 Lamp 200 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp Projection picture size 40 inches to 300 inch es (1,016 mm to 7,620 m[...]

62 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-PJVW60 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) AC power cord (1 ) Lens Cap (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM (ImageDi rector3) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-H200 (for replacement) Projector Suspensi on Support PSS-H10[...]

63 Others Warning on power con nection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. * Use a rated plug that complies with the regulat ion of each country/region and the specifications. 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 inpu[...]

64 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 – – 21 640 × 350 V GA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V[...]

65 Others 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 DTV signal (Component or Video GBR signal). 55 1280 × 768 128 0 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V -pos 1664 56 1280 × 720 128 0 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V -pos 1664 Signal [...]

66 The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The following tables indicate them. The items that cannot be a djusted are not display ed in the menu. z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set Input Signals an d Adjustable/Set ting Items Item Input signal Video signal Component signal Video GBR[...]

67 Others Screen menu z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cann ot be set * 1 : This item is effe ctiv e only when “Over Scan” is set to “ On” in the Screen menu. * 2 : If the input signal is from a computer , the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or wider . * 3 : The setting can be made only when “Zoom” is [...]

68 Ceiling Installation Use the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distan ces for ceiling installation are shown be low. When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support a x a: Di stance betw een the scree n and the inst allation ho le at the ceiling sid e of the ce iling mount u nit [...]

69 Others When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 1 / 4 ) × SS + 143.1 (5 3 / 4 ) a (maximum) = 53.8 (2 1 / 8 ) × SS + 144.4 (5 3 / 4 ) x (minimum) = 6.2263 ( 1 / 4 ) × SS x (maximum) = 8.0876 ( 11 / 32 ) × SS + 268.5 (10 5 / 8 ) When using the [...]

70 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 personn el for installation. The installation measurements are shown belo w when installing the projector on a ceiling using the PSS-H10. Top view Ins[...]

71 Others Front view Side view 197.5 (7 7 / 8 ) 197.5 (7 7 / 8 ) 75 (3) 150 (6) 175 (7) 93.5 (3 3 / 4 ) 395 (15 5 / 8 ) Ceiling The bottom surface of the mount bracke t Center of the supporting pole Center o f the lens Center of the lens Front of th e cabinet 191.3 (7 5 / 8 )1 3 0 ( 5 1 / 8 ) 236.3 (9 3 / 8 ) 235.1 (9 3 / 8 ) 471.4 (18 5 / 8 )[...]

72 Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3 / 8 inches) or longer Flat-head screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3 / 8 inches) or longer For details on how to make fine ad justments of th e horizontal picture position, consult with qualified personnel. When the lens is scratched, t[...]

73 Others 3 Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into th e lens adjustment groove located at the left bottom (when the projector projects the image when placed on the floor, on a desk, etc.), and turn it in the direction in which you want to move the lens. If you turn it to the left, the lens moves to the left, and if you turn it to the right, the lens [...]

74 4 After you have decided the lens po sition, insert the Philips screwdriver at the locations of the f our screws around the border of the lens in turn and tighten them to fix the lens in place. 5 Attach the ring (washer) by turning it clockwise. When you use the horizontal and vertical lens shift f eatures at the same time and adjust th e horizo[...]

75 Others Index A Adjust Signal Phase ........ ......... ........... ........... ......... .... 45 Pitch ....... ........... ........... ......... ........... .... 45 Shift ....... ........... ........... ......... ........... .... 45 Adjuster ....... ........... ......... ........... ........... .. 24 Adjusting picture position ............ ......[...]

76 R RCP ........ ........... ......... ........... ........... ....... 43 Remote control inserting the batteries . ........... ......... ..... 11 location of control s ..... ........... ........... ... 10 Reset resettable item s ....... ........... ......... ......... 39 resetting the items ........ ........... ............ 39 S Screen Area .... .[...]

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