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VPL W400Q/VPL W400QM
3-858-360-14 (1)
LCD Video Projector
EN
Operating Instructions
F
Mode d’emploi
E
Manual de instrucciones
VPL-W400Q
VPL-W400QM
1996 by Sony Corporation
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English WARNING – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not from that to which the receiver is connected. expose the unit to rain or moisture. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not personnel only. expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
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English Table of Contents Overview Precautions .........................................................................4 Features ..............................................................................6 Location and Function of Controls ..................................7 Setting up and projecting Installing the Projector ....................................................13 Connecting with a VCR....................................................14 Projecting...........................
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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. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • 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 or set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF if it is not to be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it
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Overview On illumination • To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended
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Features High brightness, high picture quality •High brightness Adopting the long service life metal halide lamp and new developed optical system allow high brightness (light output 400 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture. •High resolution By using three 1.35 inch panels, this projector offers resolution of 600 horizontal TV lines for composite video input. •Superior color reproduction The superior characteristics of the metal halide lamp and the optical design of the projector a
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Location and Function of Controls Front 1!`!… How to open and close the connector cover To open the cover, pull it down. 2 3 4 To close the cover, pull it up until it locks. 567 9 8 1 Speakers 9 Connector panel For details, see page 9. 2 Front remote control detector ! º Control panel 3 Remote Commander pocket For details, see page 8. Houses the supplied Remote Commander. When ! ¡ Lamp cover inserting the Remote Commander, make sure the infrared transmitter is facing forwards and push it until i
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Location and Function of Controls Control Panel POWER INPUT PATTERN PICTURE MENU POWER SELECT STANDBY 1 u MUTING VOLUME LAMP AUDIO RESET ENTER LIGHT TEMP 2 !` !… 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 POWER key TEMP (Temperature): Lights up or flahes under Press to turn the projector on and off once the the following conditions: projector is in the standby mode. The POWER • Lights up when temperature inside the projector indicator lights in green when the power is turned on. becomes unusually high. When turning off th
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Connector Panel INPUT-A AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R S VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB C.SYNC L (MONO) 12 3 4 1 VIDEO IN connectors 3 INPUT-A connectors (BNC-type) S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/B-Y/PB, C. SYNC connectors video output (Y/C video output) of a video Connect to the RGB output of the equipment. equipment. VIDEO (BNC-type): Connects to the composite 4 AUDIO IN L (MONO)/R jacks (phono type) video output of video equipment. When you c
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Location and Function of Controls Rear 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 4 1 MAIN POWER switch (OON/oOFF) 5 Rear remote control detector Turns the main power on and off. 6 AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (phono type) 2 AC IN socket Connects to external active speakers. Connect the supplied AC Power cord. The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME keys on the projector or the Remote Commander. Note If the supplied AC power cord plug does not match the 7 CONTROL S IN/OUT jack (stereo minijack) wall socket in your
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E U N N Remote Commander The Remote Commander may be used as a wireless or For details on operation of the keys not mentioned wired Remote Commander. here, see the description in the Control Panel section. 12 POWER 3 MUTING PIC !… AUDIO INPUT 9 RESET VOLUME 4 8 7 5 6 !` 7 T Front Rear Side 1 CONTROL S OUT connector (stereo 7 ENTER keys minijack) Connect to the CONTROL S IN connector on the 8 RESET key projector when using the Remote Commander as a wired Remote Commander. 9 INPUT key 2 Infrared t
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Location and Function of Controls • The remote control detectors on the projector do not Battery installation operate when the Remote Commander is being used as a wired Remote Commander. If you wish to use 1 Push and slide to open the lid. the Remote Commander as a wireless Remote Commander, be sure to remove the connecting cable from both the Remote Commander and the projector. 2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity. Be sure to install the battery from the
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Setting up and projecting Installing the Projector This section describes the installation arrangements for installing the projector on a table. For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony personnel (see page 31). Adjust the vertical and horizontal positioning of the projector. Horizontal center Vertical positioning (side view) of the screen Adjust the height of the projector so that the center of the lens is just below the bottom edge of the screen. Horizontal positioning (top view) A
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Connecting with a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector with a VCR and external active speakers. For details on how to connect other equipment, see page 32. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment to be connected. When making connections, be sure to: • turn off all equipment before making any connections. • use the proper cables for each connection. • insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are not fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling out
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E U N N T Projecting MAIN 1 POWER Rear remote control detector O ON ⁄ o OFF Front remote control detector 5 POWER MUTING 2 PIC AUDIO INPUT POWER indicator 3 RESET VOLUME POWER INPUT PATTERN PICTURE MENU POWER SELECT u STANDBY MUTING VOLUME 2 LAMP AUDIO RESET ENTER TEMP LIGHT STANDBY indicator 3 4 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the projector (O ON). The STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into the standby mode. 2 Press the POWER key on the Remote Commander or the
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Projecting 4 Press the PATTERN key on the control panel to display the “H” test pattern, and turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH Press the PATTERN key again to clear the pattern. 5 Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the picture. Note Do not look into the lens when the projector lamp is on. To Press Adjust the volume the VOLUME +/– keys. Cut off the sound th
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The picture size for the screen size Refer to the followings for selecting the screen mode. When the 4:3 picture is displayed on the 16:9 screen Example: The 120 inch screen is used. 2,656 1,494 1,992 The 98 inch picture is displayed. 16:9 screen 4:3 picture size size unit: mm unit: mm (inch) (inch) 90 73 1,992 1,494 1,121 1,121 110 90 2,435 1,826 1,370 1,370 120 98 2,656 1,992 1,494 1,494 17 (EN)
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Projecting When the 16:9 picture is displayed on the 4:3 screen Example: The 120 inch screen is used. 2,438 1,371 1,829 The 110 inch picture is displayed. 4:3 screen 16:9 picture size size unit: mm unit: mm (inch) (inch) 80 73 1,626 1,626 100 91 2,032 2,032 120 110 2,438 2,438 18 (EN) 1,219 1,524 1,829 914,6 1,143 1,371
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To turn off the power 1 Press and hold the POWER key on the control panel or the Remote Commander for about one second. The POWER indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to reduce the internal heat. The POWER indicator flashes quickly for the first minute. During this time, you will not be able to turn the power back on with the POWER key. After about one minute, you can turn on the power with the POWER key. 2 Wait until the fan stops running
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Using the menu The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for To clear the menu display making various adjustments and settings. To select the language used in the menu, see page Press the MENU key. 27. The menu display disappears automatically if no key is pressed for one minute. 1 Press the MENU key. The menu display appears. The menu presently selected is highlighted in blue. To reset items that have been adjusted VIDEO VIDEO INPUT Press the RESET key. “RESET co
