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4-156-596-12 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-HW15
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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Wartungsarbeiten stets nur WARNING qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. DIESES GERÄT MUSS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose GEERDET WERDEN. this apparatus to rain or For the customers in the U.S.A. and moisture. Canada To avoid electrical shock, do WARNING: not open the cabinet. Refer Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V servicing to qualified may require the use of a different line cord or personnel only. attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire
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All interface cables used to connect Pour les clients en Europe peripherals must be shielded in order to Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony comply with the limits for a digital device Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Tokyo, 108-0075 Japon. Rules. Le représentant autorisé pour EMC et la sécurité des produits est Sony Deutschland If you have any questions about this product, GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 you may call; Stuttgart, Allemagne
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................6 Projecting Projecting the Picture on the Location of Controls Screen ...............................................28 Front/Right Side ................................. 7 Turning Off the Power ................29 Operating the BRAVIA Sync Rear/Bottom .......................................8 Compatible Equipment with the Remote Control .................................. 9 Remote Control of the Projector ......30 Selecting
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Others About the Control for HDMI ...........58 About the x.v.Color ..........................59 Troubleshooting ...............................60 Warning Indicators .....................63 Message Lists .............................64 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) ...................................65 Cleaning the Air Filter .....................68 Fitting the Lens Cap .........................68 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector ...
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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 a
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Location of Controls Location of Controls 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. Control panel Lens shift dials (1 page 18) M/m/
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Rear/Bottom 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 66) Adjusters (1 page 21) Filter holder (1 page 67) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 12) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 77) 8
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Location of Controls Remote Control Infrared transmitter LIGHT button Illuminates the buttons on ?/1 (On/standby) the remote control. switch (1 page 18) INPUT button (1 page 28) PICTURE MODE buttons (1 page 34) Buttons to operate BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment (1 page 30) LENS button RESET button (1 page 39) (1 page 18) M/m/
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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 � AC power cord (1) Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2) � Lens cap (1) When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap is put onto the lens. Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. � Operating Instructions (this m
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Connections and Preparations Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from Installing the projector in such a location a VCR or other device. may cause a malfunction of the unit due to The lens shift allows you to have broader moisture condensation or rise in options for placing the projector and temperature. viewing pictures easily. Near a heat or smoke sensor Before Setting Up the Projector Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following
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Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes (intake 15° or more or exhaust) Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle Ventilation holes of more than 15 degrees. (intake) Do not install the projector anywhere other than on a level surface or on the ceiling. Installing the projector in such a location may result in uneven color uniformity or reduce the reliability of the effects of the Ventilation holes lamp. (exhaust) When ins
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Connections and Preparations Positioning the Projector and a screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. 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 15 o
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 SS (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 minimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 9307 3 7 1 1 3 3 1 1 L (47 / ) (71 / ) (96 / ) (121) (145 / ) (182 / ) (243 / ) (305 / ) (366 / ) 8 8 2 2 8 4 8 2 maximum 1840 2782 3723 4664 5605 7017 9371 11724 14077 1 5 5 5 3 3 5 1 (72 / ) (109 / ) (146 / ) (183 / ) (220 / ) (276 / ) (369) (461 / ) (554 / ) 2 8 8 8 4 8 8 4 x 0 0 0000 000 (0)
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Connections and Preparations When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 SS (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 minimum 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401 3 3 3 1 1 5 5 3 7 L (58 / ) (88 / ) (118 / ) (148 / ) (178 / ) (223 / ) (298 / ) (373 / ) (448 / ) 8 8 8 2 2 8 8 4 8 maximum 2262 3414 4566 5718 6870 8598 11478 14357 17237 1 1 7 1 1 5 1 5 (89 / ) (134 / ) (179 / ) (225 / ) (270 / ) (338 / ) (452) (565 / ) (678 /
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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 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: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. ON/STANDBY indicator 1 Remote control 4 Lens shift dials detector 2 ?/1 (On/ 5, 6 standby) Zoom lever, switch Focus ring 3 LENS button Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
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2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. Flashes in green for When the ON/STANDBY indicator a while (tens of flashes, “Starting...” appears on the seconds) and then screen. lights in green. 3 Display a test signal for performing adjustments. Press the LENS button on the remote control to display the test signal. Tip The test signal is displayed for 1 minute. Press the button to clear the test signa
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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 width from the center of the lens. 25% 1 screen width 25% Top view : Picture position when moving the picture to the left at maximum : Picture position when moving the picture to the right at maximum To adjust the vertical position Turn the lens shift dial up or down. The picture projected on the screen
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Notes � The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area illustrated below. In this connection, see “Positioning the Projector and a screen” (1 page 13) as well. Range of movement of the projected picture Projected Picture H: Width of the projected picture V: Height of the projected picture � When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, the distance the picture projected on the screen moves differ depend
