4-156-597-11(1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-VW85 © 2009 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. AVERTISSEMENT Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.
All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-VW85 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Table of Contents Precautions ......................................... 6 Location of Controls Front/Right Side ................................. 7 Rear/Bottom ....................................... 8 Remote Control .................................. 9 Connections and Preparations Projecting Projecting the Picture on the Screen ................................................28 Turning Off the Power ................
Others About the Control for HDMI ...........60 About the x.v.Color ..........................61 Troubleshooting ...............................62 Warning Indicators .....................65 Message Lists .............................66 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) .............................................68 Cleaning the Air Filter .....................71 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector ...............................................
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 unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. • The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.
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. Press the button and open the cover.
Rear/Bottom Remote control detector (1 page 17) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Lamp cover (1 page 69) Adjusters (1 page 21) Filter holder (1 page 70) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 80) 8
Location of Controls Remote Control Infrared transmitter LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote control.
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: • Remote control (1) and Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2) • AC power cord (1) • ImageDirector3 CD-ROM (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) Inserting the batteries into the remote control Insert the batteries E side first as shown in the illustration.
Step 1: Installing the Projector Installing the projector in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor Before Setting Up the Projector Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. Malfunction of the sensor may occur.
Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust) Ventilation holes (intake) Ventilation holes (exhaust) Tip For details on the location of the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of Controls” on page 7. Tilting front/rear and left/right 15° or more Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle of more than 15 degrees. Do not install the projector anywhere other than on a level surface or on the ceiling.
Positioning the Projector and a Screen 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector so that the center of the lens is within the area indicated in gray in the illustration. Use the values L, x and y in the table on page 14 or 15 as a guide.
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 7620 (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 minimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 (71 7/8) 2782 (96 1/2) 3723 (121) maximum (47 3/8) 1840 L x (72 1/2) 0 9307 (145 1/2) (182 3/8) (243 3/4) (305 1/8) (366 1/2) 5605 7017 9371 11724 14077 4664 (109 5/8) (146 5/8) (183 5/8) (220 3/4) (276 3/8) 0 0 0 0 0 (369) 0 (461 5/8) (554 1/4) 0 0 (0) (0) (0) (0) (0
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401 (58 3/8) (88 3/8) 2262 (89 1/8) 3414 4566 5718 6870 8598 (134 1/2) (179 7/8) (225 1/8) (270 1/2) (338 5/8) L maximum x (118 3/8) (148 1/2) (178 1/2) (223 5/8) (298 5/8) (373 3/4) (448 7/8) 11478 (452) 14357 17237 (565 1/4) (678 5/8) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (0) (0) (0) (0) (0)
2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 17) Note 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 projector or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the projector.
Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position 1 Remote control detector Connections and Preparations Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. ON/STANDBY indicator 2 ?/1 (On/ standby) switch 3, 4, 5 Lens button Tip (joystick) buttons on the The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. The lens protector will open. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. When the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes, “Starting...” appears on the screen. 3 Adjust the focus. Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/
Adjust the picture size. Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the M/m/
To adjust the horizontal position Press
Range of movement of the projected picture Connections and Preparations Projected Picture H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the projector level. Turn to adjust. Adjusters Note • Pointing the projector at too high or too low of a tilt will result in trapezoidal distortion in the projected image.
Step 3: 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 properly; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself. • Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
Notes To connect to equipment with component video output connectors Speakers AV amplifier Right side of the projector Equipment with component video output connectors Component video cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow 23 Connections and Preparations • When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, 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 position.
To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or video connector You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors.
Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector Connections and Preparations Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable that has acquired the HDMI logo. Tip When connecting an HD-Dsub15 pin cable, set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the desired language with the menu screen. 2,3,4 M/m/
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/
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 Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector. 1 Power on both the projector and the equipment connected to the projector. 2 Press INPUT to display the input palette on the screen.
Notes on input of HDMI signal The projector adjusts the RGB dynamic range of the equipment connected with HDMI cable to the following to suit the HDMI standard and display in best picture quality. When video signal is input: Limited (16-235) When computer signal is input: Full (0-255) Turning Off the Power 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 lens protector will close.
Operating the BRAVIA Sync Compatible Equipment with the Remote Control of the Projector BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 By using the remote control of the projector, you can directly operate the BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors of the projector. Only the connected equipment that is currently being viewed can be operated.
Using the OPTIONS button to operate 1 Press OPTIONS while viewing pictures from the connected BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment. 2 Select the desired menu item to operate with M/m/ . The screen of the selected menu item is displayed. Operate through the menu or select a menu item with M/m/
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. Press WIDE MODE. Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mode” setting. You can also select it using the menu. (1 page 50) WIDE MODE button Original image When the Wide Mode is operated Wide Zoom (When a video signal is input) A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged naturally to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut off.
Letterbox picture with side panels Zoom Letterbox picture Anamorphic Zoom (When a video signal is input) When using an Anamorphic lens A 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is converted to a normal 16:9 picture on the screen. This mode is best suited when using a commercially available Anamorphic lens which converts a normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture to a 2.35:1 picture.
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 screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image.
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions. Projecting PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA 1 CINEMA 2 CINEMA 3 USER Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA 1, CINEMA 2, CINEMA 3 and USER). DYNAMIC Project bright images with sharp, vivid picture quality. STANDARD Ideal for projecting TV programs, concerts, and other video images. CINEMA 1 Picture quality suited for watching movies.
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 Adjust the Desired Menu Item The following menu items can be adjusted by using the buttons on the remote control. GAMMA CORRECTION button “Gamma Correction” “Black Level Adj.
Selecting Desired Adjust Menu Items in the Order 1 M/m/
Adjusting the Picture 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 adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing. 2, 3, 4, 5 1 Press RCP on the remote control. 2 Press M/m to select “User 1,” “User 2” or “User 3,” then press ,.
2 Press M/m to select “Position” or “Range,” and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to adjust using
Using the Menus This section describes how to make various adjustments 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 menu window. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.
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.
3 Pop-up menu Setting items Setting menu Adjustment menu Next menu window Setting items 42 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.
4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item. To reset the items that have been adjusted When changing the adjustment level Select an item in the Menu screen, and display the pop-up menu, the setting menu, and the adjustment menu. Press the RESET on the remote control to reset only the selected settings to its factory preset value. To increase the value, press M/,. To decrease the value, press m/<. Press to restore the original menu screen. Press M/m to change the setting.
Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 78). Picture Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the environment. Dynamic: Project bright images with sharp, vivid picture quality. Standard: Ideal for projecting TV programs, concerts, and other video images.
Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris Switches the iris function during projection. Auto 1: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most. Auto 2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto 1”. The contrast of the scene becomes reduced. Sensitivity: If “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected, either “Recommend”, “Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response speed with Sensitivity Mode.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture. You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS+/– on the remote control. Color Adjusts the color density. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity. Hue Adjusts the color tone. The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes.
Expert Setting Gamma Correction Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture. Select a favorite tone from 10 options. Gamma 1: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall. Gamma 2: Gamma 3: Off Gamma 4: Gamma 5: Dark Produces a darker picture overall. Gamma 6: Brightens dark areas in the picture, and expands gradation expression. Gamma 7: Produces a picture with contrast emphasized slightly. Gamma 8: Produces a picture with contrast emphasized more than with Gamma 7.
Expert Setting Using the specified controller, “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a CDROM) allows you to adjust, set, and store a favorite tone in a computer. For detailed information on “ImageDirector3”, refer to the Help provided on the supplied CD-ROM in the computer. Note You can only perform adjustment with “ImageDirector3” when Gamma 1 to 6 are configured. Adjustment is not possible with Gamma 7 to 10 and Off.
Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. Using the Menus RCP (Real Color Processing) You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the picture independently. User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality. Off: Cancels this feature. For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”.
Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc. . Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (1 page 78). Wide Mode (Video signal) 50 You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal.
Wide Mode (Computer signal) You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. (1 page 33) This item is enabled only when a computer signal is input. Full 1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture. Full 2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen. Zoom: A picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen. The upper and lower portions are cropped.
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-screen displays except for certain menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages. Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
Sets the power saving mode. When set to “On”, the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange, then the screen becomes dark. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input or any button on the projector or the remote control is pressed. If you do not want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off”. Input-A Signal Sel.
Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI Setting You can change the settings of the Control for HDMI function. Control for HDMI: Selects the function whether to turn the Control for HDMI function effective when the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors are connected to a Control for HDMI compatible equipment. When set to “On”, the following are available.
HDMI Setting Device List: Lists all the Control for HDMI compatible equipment connected to the projector. All equipment listed (except AV amplifier) can be selected with SYNC MENU of the remote control of the projector. When “Enable” is selected, the Control for HDMI setting of Sony equipment (AV amplifier, video, etc.), which is compatible with “Control for HDMI - Easy Setting”, will also be effective.
Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. V Keystone Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture. When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top ( Sets a lower value (– direction) When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( Sets a higher value (+ direction).
Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom using the M / m buttons. Adjust the amount of blanking using the < / , buttons. Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture. When set to “On”, the “Adjust Color” and the “Pattern Color” can be assigned and adjusted. Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below.
Panel Alignment Set the amount to adjust with < / , buttons for the horizontal direction (H direction) and with M / m buttons for the vertical direction (V direction). You can select the position to adjust again by pressing . Reset: Returns to the factory settings. Note Depending on the adjustments made above, colors may become uneven or the resolution may change.
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. Model name: VPL-VW85 Serial No. Memory No. Using the Menus Signal type Model name Displays the model name (VPL-VW85). Serial No. Displays the serial number. fH (horizontal frequency) Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. fV (vertical frequency) Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
Others This section describes about the other functions, how to solve the problems, how to replace the lamp and air filter, etc. About the Control for HDMI What is the Control for HDMI? Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard mutual control function which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. By connecting a variety of Control for HDMI compatible equipment such as a hard disk Blu-ray Disc player, a DVD player/recorder, an AV amplifier, etc.
• Some synchronization may be available with equipment of other brands with similar functions, but it is not guaranteed. About the x.v.Color Others • “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have the capability to realize a wide color space based on the xvYCC specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • xvYCC is an international standard of the technical specifications of the extendedgamut color space for video signals.
Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom The power is not turned on. Cause and Remedy c The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch and turn it on again in a short time. After about 1 minute, turn the power on. c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.
Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture is too dark. c Adjust the “Contrast” or “Brightness” of the Picture properly. (1 pages 45, 46) The picture is not clear. c Adjust the focus. (1 page 18) c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector for about 2 hours with the power on. The picture flickers. c For pictures from a computer, activate “APA” and adjust the current input signal. c Adjust “Phase” for “Adjust Signal” in the Screen menu properly.
Others Symptom Cause and Remedy The fan is noisy. c Check the setting of “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu. (1 page 52) c Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. c Check the installation conditions. (1 page 11) The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product reliability of the projector’s components in a room, where the temperature is higher than normal. The fan noise becomes slightly louder. The approximate normal temperature is 25°C. The lens shift cannot be adjusted.
Warning Indicators The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector. Others LAMP/COVER indicator ON/STANDBY indicator Symptom Cause and Remedy LAMP/COVER flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 2 flashes) c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely. (1 page 69) c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 70) LAMP/COVER flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 3 flashes) c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan.
Symptom Cause and Remedy ON/STANDBY flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 5 times) c The lens protector is not fully open. Turn the power of the projector off and then on again. If the lens protector still does not fully open, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Tip In an urgent situation, refer to the illustration below to open the lens protector with your hands. Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn the power on and operate the projector.
Message Please clean the filter. Cause and Remedy c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 71) Note To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control or the control panel of the projector once. c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 71) c If you cleaned the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not clean the air filter, select “No.” Projector temperature is high.
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) Tools you need to get started: • Projector Lamp LMP-H201 (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 (not supplied) without delay.
Loosen the screw on the lamp cover with a Philips screwdriver, and then open the lamp cover. 4 Loosen the 3 screws on the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Hold up the handle, then pull the lamp straight out. Others 3 Note Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the unit. 6 5 Close the lamp cover, then tighten the screws. Hold the handle of the new lamp and push it in securely until it reaches the end, and then tighten the 3 screws.
7 Remove the filter holder. Ventilation holes (intake) 8 12 Place the project back on its Remove the air filter. original position. 13 Turn on the projector, then select the desired setting item on the Setup menu. The menu screen below will be appeared. Claws 9 Attach the new air filter so that it fits into the each claws (10 positions) on the filter holder. 14 Select “Yes”. Note Attach the air filter aligning it with the shape of the filter holder.
• 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 are 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. The lamp contains mercury.
Black points and bright points (red, blue, or green) on the screen The projector is manufactured using highprecision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
Specifications System General Input Video input VIDEO: phono type Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin type Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) C (chrominance): burst 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms terminated), or burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated) Dimensions 470 mm × 179.2 mm × 482.4 mm (18 5/8 × 7 1/8 × 19 inches) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 12 kg (26 lb 8 oz) Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V, 3.2 A to 1.
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-PJVW85 (1) Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM (ImageDirector3) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Preset Signals 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. Memory No. Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size VIDEO/60 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – – 2 VIDEO/50 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – – 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.
Memory No. fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync NEC PC98 24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848 24 VGA-2 (TEXT) /VESA70 31.469 70.086 H-neg V-pos 800 25 VESA 85 (VGA400) 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832 23 26 Preset signal (resolution) 640 × 400 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800 27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864 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.
Signal Preset memory number Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 21 to 39, 55 to 56 Digital signal Signal Preset memory number Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14 Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 3 to 8, 10 to 14 Computer signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 10 to 13*, 26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55 Others * Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of Component or Video GBR signal.
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items 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 Item Input signal Video signal Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal Advanced Iris z z z z Lamp Control z z z z Film Projection z z z – Motion Enhancer z z z – Contrast z z z z Brightness z z z z z z z – z (NTSC3.58/ NTSC4.
Screen menu Item Input signal Video signal Component signal Video GBR signal Wide Mode z z z Over Scan – z Screen Area *2 – V Center *4 z z z z Vertical Size *4 z z z – APA – – – z *5 Phase – – – z *5 Pitch – – – z *5 Shift – z *5 z *5 z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) Computer signal z *3 – – Others z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: The setting can be made only
Ceiling Installation Use the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size SS (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 1385 2008 2632 3256 3879 4814 6373 7932 9491 (54 17/32) (79 1/16) (103 5/8) (128 5/32) (152 23/32) (250 29/32) (312 9/32) (373 21/32) 2013 2955 3896 4837 5779 7190 9544 11897 14250 (79 9/32) (116 5/16) (153 3/8) (190 7/16) (227 1/2) (283 3/32) (375 3/4) (468 3/ (minimum) 249 (9 7/8) 374 (14 3/4) 498 (19 5/8)
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 personnel for installation. The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling using the PSS-H10. Top view Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen. 202.3 (8) 130 (5 1/8) Front of the cabinet Center of the lens 247.
Front view 150 (6) 75 (3) Ceiling 175 (7) The bottom surface of the mount bracket Center of the supporting pole Others 93.5 (3 3/4) Center of the lens 235 (9 3/8) 235 (9 3/8) 470 (18 5/8) Side view 130 (5 1/8) 202.3 (8) Center of the lens Front of the cabinet 247.3 (9 3/4) 235.1 (9 3/8) 482.
Index A Adjust Signal APA ..................................................... 51 Phase ................................................... 51 Pitch ..................................................... 51 Shift ..................................................... 51 Adjuster ................................................... 21 Adjusting picture position .................................... 17 picture quality ...................................... 36 Advanced Iris .......................................
Standard ...............................................44 USER ...................................................35 User ......................................................44 Precautions ................................................6 Preset Memory ........................................59 Preset Signals ..........................................75 R Others RCP .........................................................49 Remote control inserting the batteries ...........................
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