Sony VPL-AW15 manual

VPL-AW15 VPL-AW10 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-198-141- 11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions[...]

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 rding 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 m[...]

4 For custom ers in Can ada This Class B digital appara tus complies with Canadian ICES-003. V oor de klante n in Nederlan d For customers in T aiwan only Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lev er deze in als klein chemisch afva l (KCA). The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily ac cessible. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BAT[...]

5 Table of Contents Precautions ..... ............................ ........ 7 Checking the model name of the projector ............ ........... .............. ........ 7 Front/Side ............ .............. ............... .. 8 Rear/Bottom .............. .............. ........... 9 Remote Control ............ ................. ... 10 Unpacking .[...]

6 Troubleshooting ............. .............. .... 51 Warning Indicators ..................... 53 Message Lists ...................... ....... 54 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) ............. .............. .............. .... 55 Replacing the Air Filt er ...... ............. 58 Fitting the lens ca[...]

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/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 pag e 27) MENU button ( 1 page 36) Remote contr ol detector ( 1 page 21) Ventilatio n holes (exhaust) ( 1 page 13) ? / 1 (On/standby) switch ( 1 page 22) LAMP/COVER i ndicator [...]

9 Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Adjusters ( 1 page 24) Ventilatio n holes (exhaust) ( 1 page 13) Lamp cover ( 1 page 56) REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc . for remote control S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pi n)/ VIDEO INPUT co nnector (ph ono type) ( 1 page 19) Y/P B /C B /P R /C R (phono ty pe) ( 1 page 17) INPUT A c onnector [...]

10 Remote Control Infrared tr ansmitte r ? / 1 (On/standb y) switch ( 1 page 22) MENU button ( 1 page 36) M / m / < / , (arrow)/ (enter) buttons ( 1 page 36) RESET button ( 1 page 39) RCP button (VPL-AW1 5 only) ( 1 page 33) CONTRAST +/– button ( 1 page 41) BRIGHT +/– button ( 1 page 41) INPUT button ( 1 page 27) LIGHT button Illuminates t h[...]

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 Connections and Preparations • Remote control (1) and[...]

12 Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output f rom a VCR or other devices. The projector can be us ed in various places and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures easily. Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunc tion or damage to the projector. Poorly ven[...]

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 th e gray areas in the illustration (VPL-AW1[...]

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) = 29.909 (1 3 / 16 ) × SS – 44.886 (1 13 / 16 ) b (maximum) = 48.239 (1 1 / 16 ) × SS – 44.869 (1 13 / 16 ) c = 8.0899 ( 11 / 32 ) × SS d = 5.5245 ( 7 / 32 ) × SS *VPL-AW15 only W[...]

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 equipments 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 pull[...]

18 To connect to a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Di sc player equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better pic ture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector. HDMI cable (not su pplied) : Video signal flow Rear of the pr ojector DVD play er/recorde r and Blu-[...]

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 In order to enjoy be tter video perform[...]

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, 54) If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output th e signal to both computer’s display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear prope [...]

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, MENU, and v / V / b / B / (joystick) buttons on the top panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote control. Depending on the installation locatio n of the[...]

22 2 Press the ? / 1 (On/standby) switch to turn on the projector. The ? / 1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen. Each time you press the button, the in[...]

23 Connections and Preparations To adjust the horizontal position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial right or left. The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen size from the center of the lens. To adjust the vertical position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down. The picture projected on the screen moves up or dow[...]

24 To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an une ven surface, use the adjusters to kee p the projector level. Be careful not to cat ch your finger when turning the adjusters. 6 Adjust the picture size using the zoom lever. 7 Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Note Zoom lever Focus ring Adjusters Turn to [...]

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 tup menu according to the signal input. When yo[...]

28 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 ? / 1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat. First, the ? / 1 (On/standby) indi cator flashes quickly, during which you [...]

29 Projecting Wide Zoom A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged ove r the entire screen properly. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut off. Normal A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center of the screen to fill the vertical screen size. Full A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect[...]

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, it must be noted as below. • Changing the aspect ratio [...]

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 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. 1 Press ADJ PIC. Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows* are displayed in sequence. * Some of the above adjustment window[...]

33 Projecting Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing (VPL-AW15 only) 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 ad justing[...]

34 2 Press M / m to select “Position” or “Range,” and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to adjust using < / , . 4 Adjust the color of the specified portions. Press M / m to select “RCP Color” or “RCP Hue,” then adjust the color or hue of the portions selected in step 3 to suit your taste using < [...]

35 Projecting Using Other Functions You can temporarily turn off or pause a projected picture. Press PIC MUTING. Press to temporarily turn off a projected picture. To return to the previous screen, press PIC MUTING again. Press FREEZE. A projected picture can be p aused to be displayed. “FREEZE” is shown on the screen when a button is pressed. [...]

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 items that can be set appear in the pop-up menu, setting menu, adjustment menu, or in the next menu window. Pop-up menu Setting items Next menu window Setting items Setting menu Adjustment menu (Menu window of VPL-AW15)[...]

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 previous screen. When changing the setting Press M / m to change the setting. Press to restore the previous screen. You can restore the previous scree n [...]

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. VPL-A W15 Au t o 1 : .Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most. Au t o 2 : An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “ Auto 1”. The contrast of the scene becomes [...]

42 Sharpness Sharpens the outline of the pictur e, or r educes the noise. The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise. 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 [...]

43 Using the Menus Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only) The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. RCP (Real Color Processing) (VPL-A W15 only) Y ou can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the picture ind ependently . User 1, User 2, User 3: Y ou can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the se[...]

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 (When the input signal is moving picture) Y ou can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This item is enabled only when a m oving picture (pr eset mem[...]

45 Using the Menus Screen Area Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-V ision picture is over scanned. Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen. Through: Does not e xpands the picture on the whole of the screen. This item is effecti ve only when a Hi-V ision signal (preset memory No. 10 and 11) is input an d “On” is selected in ?[...]

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. Au t o : Selects the input signal type au tomatically . Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer . Vi d e o G B R : Inputs [...]

48 Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the project or. Smart APA With this item set to On, the AP A function works automatically for a sign al input from a computer so that the pictur e can be seen clearly . Y ou can also activa te the AP A function by pressing the AP A on the remote control[...]

49 Using the Menus Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing th e installation settings. V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoid al distortion of the picture. When the bottom of the trapezoi d is longer than the top ( ): Sets a lower value (– direction) When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( ): Sets a high[...]

50 Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name , serial nu mber, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and th e cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. • fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input signal used on the projector. • You cannot change any ite[...]

51 Others This section describes how to solve the problem s, how to replace the lamp an d air filter, etc. Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the pr oblem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Picture Other s Symptom Caus[...]

52 On-screen display Remote control Others Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture is too dark. c Adjust the contrast or bri ghtness of the Picture menu properl y . ( 1 page 41) The picture is not clear . c Adjust the focus u sing the focus ring. ( 1 page 24) c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Lea ve the projector for about 2 hours with the p[...]

53 Others The ? / 1 (On/standby) or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector. When a warning indicator other than the above status, consult with Sony Customer Information Service Center. Warning Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy LAMP/CO VER flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 2 flashes) c Close the l[...]

54 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[...]

55 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[...]

56 4 Loosen the three screws on the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the handle, then pull the lamp straight out. 5 Hold 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 to u ch the optical block inside the unit. • If the 3 screws are not tightened securel[...]

57 Others 9 Place a new air filter. After removing the air filter, do no t touch the fan inside the projector. 10 Attach the air filter cover. 11 Wipe dust off the Venti lation holes (intake) with a soft cloth. The projector will not turn on unless the air filter cover is securely closed. 12 Place the project back on its original position. 13 Turn [...]

58 Replacing the Air Filter When “Please replace the filter.” appears on the screen, you should re place the air filter. The air filter should be replaced every 1,500 hours. This value vari es depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 1,500 hours are approximate. • For details on how to attach and remove the air filter, see ?[...]

59 Others Specifications System Projection system 3LCD panel, 1 lens, 3 pr imary color LCD shutter projection system LCD panel 0.73-inch (1 8.5 mm) TFT LCD panel 2,764,800 pixels (92 1,600 pixels × 3) Lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual) f=21.3 to 34.1 mm/F2.4 to 3. 1 Lamp 165 W Ultra High Pr essure Lamp Projection picture size 40 to 200 inches (meas[...]

60 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-PJAW15 (1) (VPL-AW15 only ) RM-PJAW10 (1) (VPL-AW10 only ) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) AC power cord (1 ) Air filter (for re placement) (1) Lens Cap (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-H160 (for replacement) Pr[...]

61 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[...]

62 9 1080/24PsF 1080/48i (1920 × 1080i) 27.000 48.000 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 23.9[...]

63 Others Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Digital signal 50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V -pos 1864 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 Preset memory number V ideo signal (VIDEO INPUT and S VIDEO INPUT connect or[...]

64 Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted 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/Se tting Items Item Input signal Video or S-Video (Y/C) Component Video [...]

65 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. It cannot be set at preset signal 1920 × 1080. * 2 : If the input signal is from a computer , the setti ng cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or wider . * 3 : [...]

66 Ceiling Installation Use the PSS-H10 or PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below. When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support 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[...]

67 Others When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3 / 16 ) × SS + 69.614 (2 3 / 4 ) a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15 / 16 ) × SS + 69.631 (2 3 / 4 ) x (minimum) = 6.223 ( 1 / 4 ) × SS x (maximum) = 8.0899 ( 11 / 32 ) × SS + 238.5 (9 1 / 2 ) When usi[...]

68 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[...]

69 Others Front view *d 63.5 (2 1 / 2 ) (VPL-AW15) 68 (2 3 / 4 ) (VPL-AW10) Side view Ceiling The bottom surface of the mount bracke t Center of th e supporti ng pole Center of th e lens Center of the lens Front of the cabin et (VPL-AW15 only )[...]

70 When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) To calculate the installation m easurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3 / 16 ) × SS + 57.114 (2 1 / 4 ) a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15 / 16 ) × SS + 57.131 (2 1 / 4 ) x (minimum) = 6.223 ( 1 / 4 ) × SS x (maximum) = 8.0899 ( 11 / 32 ) × SS + 63.5 (2 1 / 2 ) + b When Using [...]

71 Others When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1 / 2 ) × SS + 57.114 (2 1 / 4 ) a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3 / 8 ) × SS + 57.131 (2 1 / 4 ) x (minimum) = 7.617 ( 5 / 16 ) × SS x (maximum) = 9.902 ( 13 / 32 ) × SS + 63.5 (2 1 / 2 ) + b Attaching[...]

72 Front view *d 63.5 (2 1 / 2 ) (VPL-AW15) 68 (2 3 / 4 ) (VPL-AW10) Side view Ceiling The bottom surface of the mount bracke t Center of the supportin g pole Center of the lens Distance be tween the ce iling and th e surface of th e mount bracke t Using adjustmen t pipe (b): 150/17 5/200 mm (6 / 7 / 7 7 / 8 inches) Using adjustmen t pipe (c): 250/[...]

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

74 S Screen Area .... ............ ........... ......... ......... 45 Selecting the menu langua ge ......... ......... 25 Sharpness ... ........... ........... ......... ........... ... 41 Specificati ons .......... ............ ........ ............ 59 Standby Mode ..... ........... ......................... 46 Status . ......... ........... .....[...]

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