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3-198-141-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-AW15
VPL-AW10
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY WARNING Model No.: VPL-AW15, VPL-AW10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To reduce the risk of fire or electric Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA shock, do not expose this apparatus 92127 U.S.A. to rain or moisture. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 To avoid electrical shock, do not This device complies with Part 15 of the open the cabinet. Refer servicing to FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the qualified personnel only. following
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Disposal of Used Lamp This projector’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material contained 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 mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact you
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For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch Disposal of Old Electrical & afval (KCA). Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................7 Projecting Checking the model name of the Projecting the Picture on the projector .............................................7 Screen .............................................. 27 Location of Controls Turning Off the Power ............... 28 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode .... 28 Front/Side ...........................................8 Selecting the Picture Viewing Rear/Bottom .......................................
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Others 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 Filter ...................58 Fitting the lens cap ........................... 58 Specifications ...................................59 Preset Signals ............................. 61 Input Signals and Ad
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Precautions Checking the model name of the On safety projector � Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your Check the model name of the projector first. local power supply. The model name is located at the bottom of � Should any liquid or solid object fall into the projector (Example: VPL-AW15). the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it You cannot use some of the functions or checked by qualified personnel before menu options for certain projector
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Location of Controls 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. Note LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53) While the ?/1 (On/ ?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) standby) indicator lights in orange, the power saving mode is on. (1 page 46) INPUT button (1 page 27) MENU button (1 page 36) v/V/b/B (arrow)/ (enter) button (1 page 36) Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) Remote control detector Ventilation
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Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/ VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) (1 page 19) Y/PB/CB/PR/CR (phono type) (1 page 17) INPUT A connector (1 page 20) HDMI connector (1 page 18) - AC IN socket Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 66) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) ID label (1 page 13) Air filter cov
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Remote Control Infrared transmitter LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on ?/1 (On/standby) the remote control. switch (1 page 22) PIC MUTING button INPUT button (1 page 35) (1 page 27) FREEZE button APA button (1 page 48) (1 page 35) RESET button (1 page 39) M/m/
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Connections and Preparations 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 � Lens cap (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap was fitted onto the lens. Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. � Operating Instructions (thi
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Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from Near a heat or smoke sensor a VCR or other devices. The projector can be used in various places and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures easily. Before Setting Up the Projector Malfunction of the sensor may occur. Very dusty and extremely smoky Unsuitable installation locations Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. Poorly ventilated loc
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Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes. 15° or more Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle Ventilation of more than 15 degrees. holes Do not install the projector anywhere other (intake) than on a level surface or on the ceiling. Failing to set this mode when using the Ventilation projector at high altitudes may result in holes uneven color uniformity and reducing the (exhaust) reliabilit
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Positioning the Projector and a screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector with the center of the lens within the areas indicated in the gray areas in the illustration (VPL-AW15 only). Use the values a, b, c and d in the table on page 15 as a guide. Screen a: Minimum projection distance betwe
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Connections and Preparations When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) Screen 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 size (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 a 1151 1750 2049 2348 2946 3544 4142 4740 5339 5937 3 11 1 5 1 3 1 7 (minimum) (45 /8) (69) (80 /16) (92 /2) (116) (139 /8) (163 /8) (186 /4) (210 /4) (233 /8) b 1885 2849 3332 3814 4779 5744 6709 7673 8638 9603 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (maximum) (74 /4) (112 /4) (131 /4) (150 /4) (188 /4) (226 /4) (264
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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 21) To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. (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. 16
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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 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 with holding the plug, not the cable itself. � Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. Connect
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To connect to a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector. AV amplifier Speakers Rear of the projector DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with the HDMI output to HDMI output HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable that has acqui
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Connections and Preparations 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. See also the instruction manual of each equipment. Rear of the projector AV amplifier Speakers Video equipment to S video or video output S video or video cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Tip In order to enjoy better video performance, us
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Connecting to a Computer Rear of the projector Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo. 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 “Computer.” (1 page 47, 54) Note If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s di
