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4-477-222-12 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick
Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
VPL-VW500ES
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Table of Contents About the Preset Memory ...........40 Location of Controls Front/Right Side ................................. 3 Using Network Features Rear/Left Side/Bottom ....................... 4 Connecting the unit to the Remote Control .................................. 5 network ..........................................41 Connections and Error Handling Preparations Troubleshooting ................................42 Installing the Unit .............................. 6 Warning Indicator
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Location of Controls Location of Controls Front/Right Side Warning indicators Warning indicators Others a ON/STANDBY indicator i Lamp cover (page 48) (page 45) j 3D Sync Transmitter b WARNING indicator (page 45) Located on the inside of the lamp cover. k Ventilation holes (exhaust) Connectors l Ventilation holes (intake) c LAN connector (page 41) (page 49) d USB connector (page 47) m Remote control detector e HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (page 7) (page 12) f REMOTE connector Connects to a computer
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Rear/Left Side/Bottom The buttons on the control panel have the same names as those on the remote control. Control panel Control panel Others a ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button f Remote control detector (page 7) (page 7) b INPUT button (page 14) g Ventilation holes (intake) (page 49) c MENU button (page 22) h AC IN socket (page 7) d M/m/
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Location of Controls a LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on the remote Remote Control control. b Infrared transmitter c ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (page 7) d INPUT button (page 14) e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 21) f LENS ADJUSTMENT buttons (page 8) g POSITION button (page 16) h RESET button (page 23) i M/m/
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Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc. Note Installing the Unit When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen The installation distance between the unit depending on the distance between the screen and a screen varies depending on the size of and the unit or the zooming magnifications. the screen or whether or not you us
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Connections and Preparations Note Adjusting the Picture Depending on the installation location of the unit, you may not be able to control it with the Position remote control. In this case, point the remote control at the remote control detector of the Project an image on the screen and then unit or the screen. adjust the picture position. 1 After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the unit goes
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3 Adjust the focus. 4 Adjust the picture size. Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (FOCUS) button to display the Lens (ZOOM) button to display the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern). Zoom adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the focus of the picture by Then adjust the size of the picture by pressing the M/m/
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Connections and Preparations 5 Adjust the picture position. To adjust the horizontal position Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (SHIFT) button to display the Lens Shift Press
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Range of movement of the projected To adjust the vertical position picture Press M/m. 0.85V The picture projected on the screen moves up by a maximum of 85% or moves down by a maximum of 80% of the screen height 0.31H 0.31H from the center of the lens. Projected Picture Side view 0.8V 85% H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture 1 screen height 80% : Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum : Picture position when moving the picture downward
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Connections and Preparations Lens adjustment window (test pattern) 1.78:1 (16:9) 1.33:1 (4:3) 2.35:1 1.85:1 The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each aspect ratio. Adjusting the Picture Position 11
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Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/ ® recorder, or PlayStation equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the unit. 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 pull
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Connections and Preparations Notes � Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, 3D video and 4K video may not be displayed properly. � When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position. � If the picture from equipment connected to the unit with an HDMI cable is not correct, check the settings of the connected equipment
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Projecting This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste. Turning Off the Power Projecting the Picture 1 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button. A message “POWER OFF?” appears on 1 Turn on both the unit and the the screen. equipment connected to the unit. 2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button 2 Press INPUT to display the input again before the message disap
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Projecting Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions Watching 3D Video You can adjust/set the 3D functions by pressing the 3D button on the remote control Images or with the “3D Settings” of the Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, (page 34). such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using the optional Active 3D Glasses (TDG-BT500A). Using the 3D Glasses 1 Turn on the HDMI equipment for 3D 1 Turn on the 3D glasses, and register compatibilit
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Top or side view Using the Picture Projector Position You can store up to five combinations of lens 10 m settings (focus, picture size, picture position) and aspect ratio, and you can recall those settings. 10 m 10 m 1 Press POSITION. 10 m The Picture Position selecting palette is displayed. 2 Press POSITION repeatedly, or press M/m/ to select the position. The settings of the position selected is recalled. Store or delete the lens settings and aspect ratio in the “Picture Position” o
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Projecting Image of the lens moving In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen. When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input When a 2.35:1 image is input Press the POSITION button. The 2.35:1 image expands to fill the screen. Notes � After you have selected and confirmed the lens position, the lens starts to move. Do not touch, or place anything near, the lens, otherwise it may cause injury or a malfunction. � If you press any bu
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Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received. Press ASPECT. ASPECT Each time you press the button, you can button select the “Aspect” setting.You can also select it using the menu (page 31). Original image Recommended setting and resultant images 1.85:1 Zoom 1.85:1 Squeezed 1.85:1 2.35:1 Zoom 2.35:1 Squeezed 2.35:1 18 Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal
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Projecting Original image Recommended setting and resultant images Normal 1.78:1 (16:9) 1.33:1 (4:3) 1.33:1 (4:3) with side panels V Stretch 2.35:1 When using an anamorphic lens Squeeze 16:9 When using an anamorphic lens Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal 19
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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images Stretch Squeezed Notes � Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 58). � The aspect cannot be selected for an input signal from a computer, or an input signal with a resolution of 4096 × 2160 (page 53). Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting � Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image. � Note
