Sony VPL-HS1 - Cineza™ Lcd Front Projector User manual

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Section 1
Operating Instructions Reprinted from the
operating instructions
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Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones __________________________________
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4-085-330-11 (1)
LCD Video Projector
© 2001 Sony Corporation
VPL-HS1

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, you may
contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC)
12451 Gateway Boulevard
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-HS1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell
NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interferenceinaresidentialinstallation. Thisequipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
WARNING
Thissymbolisintendedtoalert theuser to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
Thissymbolisintendedtoalert theuser to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the
equipment and be easily accessible.
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Table of Contents
Precautions ...............................................4
Connections and Preparations
Unpacking .................................................5
Step 1: Installing the Projector ..................5
Before Setting Up the Projector ..................... 6
Installing the Projector and a Screen .............. 7
Step 2: Connecting the Projector ..............8
Connecting with video equipment ................. 8
Connecting Using the Optional Signal Interface
Cables ........................................................ 8
Connecting Using the Optional Interface Unit 9
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and
Position .....................................................9
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language ....12
Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen ......14
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode .......16
Using the Menus
Operation through the Menus .................17
Menu Configurations ...............................18
Menu Items ................................................... 19
About the Preset Memory No. .....................21
Adjusting Picture Quality of a Signal from the
Computer ................................................. 21
Using a “Memory Stick”
About a “Memory Stick”..........................22
Preparing forViewing the StillPicture Stored
in a “Memory Stick”.................................23
Inserting a “Memory Stick” ..........................23
Using the MS (“Memory Stick”) Home .......24
Viewing Still Images in Sequence
—Slide Show ..........................................24
Displaying Index Pictures on the
Full Screen ..............................................26
Displaying the Index Menu ...........................27
Displaying a Full-Screen Picture .............27
Rotating a Still Picture .............................28
Protecting an Important Still Picture ........29
Projecting a Selected Picture When the
Power Is Turned On —Startup ...............30
Registering a Still Picture as the Startup
Picture ......................................................30
Setting the Startup Picture ............................31
Deleting a Still Picture .............................32
Initializing a “Memory Stick”....................33
Others
Troubleshooting .......................................34
Replacing the Lamp ................................38
Replacing the Air Filter ............................39
Specifications ..........................................40
Location of Controls ................................44
Front ..............................................................44
Rear ...............................................................45
Remote control ..............................................46
Index .......................................................47

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Precautions
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.
•Todisconnectthe cord, pullitout bytheplug. Never
pull the cord itself.
•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily
accessible.
•Theunitisnot disconnected to theAC powersource
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
•Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.
On preventing internal heat build-up
After you turn off the power with the I/ 1(on/
standby) switch, do not disconnect the unit from the
wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block
or place anything near these holes, or internal heat
build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or
damage to the projector.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
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Unpacking / Step 1: Installing the Projector
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),
Size AA (R6)
batteries (2)
Signal interface
cable (1)
Air filter (for
replacement) (1)
Lens cap (1)
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Inserting the batteries into the remote
control
Step 1: Installing
the Projector
You can obtain good picture quality even when you
project the picture from the side of the screen (“SIDE
SHOT”) (1page 7). You can enjoy home
entertainment with this projector in various situations.
Enjoying home theater
Enjoying video games on a large screen
Insert the batteries Eside first
as shown in the illustration.

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Connections and
Preparations
Watching sports, etc. with your company
Viewing images, recorded by a digital
camera and stored in the “Memory Stick,”on
a large screen.
Before Setting Up the
Projector
Do not place the projector in the following situations,
which may cause malfunction or damage to the
projector.
Poorly ventilated
Highly heated and humid
Very dusty and extremely smoky
Do not use the projector under the following
conditions.
Tilting the unit out of the range of the
adjuster setting
Blocking the ventilation holes
Placing the projector without the adjuster
Ventilation
holes
(exhaust) Ventilation
holes
(intake)
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Step 1: Installing the Projector
Connections and
Preparations
Installing the Projector and a
Screen
The installation distance between the projector and
screen varies depending on the size of the screen.
1
Determine the installation
position of the projector and
screen.
When projecting from the side (SIDE
SHOT)
Position the projector with the lens end come
withinthearea in the illustration,byusing
the values a, b, cand din the table below as a
guide. Align the bottom of the adjuster of the
projector with the bottom end of the screen.
When projecting from the center
You can change the projection angle using the
adjuster.
Position the projector with the lens end come
withinthearea intheillustration,byusing
the values cand din the table below as a guide.
a: Maximum horizontal distance between the
right/left end of the screen and the center of
the projector’s lens when the projector is
placed on the side (for “SIDE SHOT”)
b: Horizontal distance between the right/left
end of the screen and the center of the lens
when the projector is placed on the side (for
“SIDE SHOT”)
c: Maximum projection distance between the
screen and the center of the projector’s lens
when you use the horizontal distance a, or
when you place the projector with the center
of the screen and the center of the lens
aligned.
d: Minimum projection distance between the
screen and the center of the lens when you
use the horizontal distance b, or when you
place the projector with the center of the
screen and the center of the lens aligned.
Unit: m (feet)
When you project a 720p format signal,
computer’s signal, etc.
The table shows the distances when projecting the
conventional video signals. Distances used for
projecting a 720p format signal, computer’s signal
and data stored in the “Memory Stick”are shown on
page 41.
2
Projectanimageonthescreen
andadjustthepicture so that it
fits the screen.
Toprojectanimage,connect videoequipmentto
the projector. (1page 8)
Screen
Projector
abc
d10°
10°
Screen
size
(inches)
40 60 80 100 120 150
a0.6
(2.0) 0.9
(3.0) 1.2
(3.9) 1.5
(4.9) 1.8
(5.9) 2.3
(7.5)
b0.4
(1.3) 0.6
(2.0) 0.8
(2.6) 1.0
(3.3) 1.2
(3.9) 1.6
(5.2)
c1.7
(5.6) 2.7
(8.9) 3.6
(11.8) 4.5
(14.8) 5.4
(17.7) 6.8
(22.3)
d1.6
(5.2) 2.5
(8.2) 3.3
(10.8) 4.2
(13.8) 5.0
(16.4) 6.3
(20.7)

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Connections and
Preparations
Step 2:
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; plugs that are not
fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling
out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not
the cable itself.
•When you connect your projector to PJ MULTI
INPUT, select the input signal with the INPUT-A
setting in the SET SETTING menu. (1page
20)
Connecting with video
equipment
ConnectingUsing the Optional
Signal Interface Cables
To connect with a DVD player with
component video connectors/digital
BS tuner
To connect with an AV amplifier
Rear of the projector
S video or video/
audio cable
(not supplied)
to S
video or
video/
audio
output
Signal
interface
cable
(supplied)
to video/
audio
output
Video equipment Video equipment
with
SONY
logo
upside
Signal interface cable SIC-HS20
(not supplied)
DVD player with component video
connectors, digital BS tuner, etc.
to audio
output
Rear of the projector
to RGB/component
output
YC
B
(P
B )C
R
(P
R
)S
Video Audio
R
Audio L
Signal interface cable SIC-HS40
(not supplied)
Rear of the projector
to component
video output
AV amplifier
YC
B
(P B
)C
R
(P
R )Video
S
Video
to video output
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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and
Preparations
To connect with a computer
Connecting Using the Optional
Interface Unit
Using the optional interface unit allows you to
connect various video equipment, and to select the
output to the projector or TV from the connected
equipment simply by switching the select switch on
the interface unit.
Step 3: Adjusting
the Picture Size
and Position
Signal interface cable
SIC-HS30 (not supplied)
to monitor output
to audio output
Computer
Rear of the projector
to PJ multi
output
Rear of the projector
PJ multi cable
(suppliedwith
the IFU-HS1)
Interface unit
IFU-HS1
VCR, etc. DVD player, etc.
TV
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
Rear remote
control detector
Front remote control
detector
2
4
6
5,8
6
7
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Connections and
Preparations
1
Plug the AC power cord into a
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and
the projector goes into standby mode.
2
Press the @/1(on/standby)
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3
Turn on the equipment
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
connected equipment.
4
Press INPUT to project the
picture on the screen.
Each time you press the button, the input
indication changes. (1page 15)
5
Adjustthefocusroughlyusing
the focus lever.
6
Adjust the size and position of
the picture to fit the screen
using the zoom lever and
adjuster.
Move the zoom lever to adjust the picture size.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture position.
Hold down and slide the adjuster stopper to the
right, move the projector, then replace the
stopper.
You can move the projector vertically and
horizontally within the following ranges:
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in green.
INPUT
VIDEO 1
Focus lever
Zoom lever
Adjuster stopper
Up to 20°each for horizontal angle
Up to 10°each for
vertical angle Up to 2°each for
tilting angle
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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Connections and
Preparations
7
Adjust to correct the
trapezoidal distortion.
When projecting from the side
Corrects the horizontal distortion.
Press SIDE SHOT + or –so that the top edge of
the picture becomes parallel to the bottom edge.
If the left side is longer than the right side, press
SIDE SHOT –.
Use SIDE SHOT + if the right side is longer.
To fine-adjust the distortion, press Mor m.
When projecting from the center
Corrects the vertical distortion.
Use the menu. Select V (vertical) with the
KEYSTONE DIR setting in the INSTALL
SETTING menu. Next, adjust with the
DIGIT KEYSTONE setting so that the left side
of the picture becomes parallel to the right side.
(1page 20)
If the top edge of the picture is longer than the
bottom edge, set to a plus value.
If the bottom edge is longer than the top edge,
set to a minus value.
8
Adjust the focus again using
the focus lever.
Picture
When projecting from
the center
When projecting from
the side
Screen
Ifyoupositiontheprojector
below the bottom of the
screen, adjust so that the
bottom edge of the picture
fits the bottom edge of the
screen. For the projector
positioned above the
bottom of the screen,
adjust so that the top edge
of the picture fits the top
edge of the screen.
If you position the
projectoron theleft side
of the screen, adjust so
that the left side of the
picture fits the left side
of the screen. For the
projector positioned on
the right side, adjust so
that the right side of the
picturefits theright side
of the screen.
Picture
Screen

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Connections and
Preparations
Step 4:
Selecting the
Menu Language
You can select one of nine languages for displaying
the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory
default setting is English.
1
Plug the AC power cord into a
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and
the projector goes into standby mode.
2
Press the @/1(on/standby)
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a
yellow button.
4
Press Mor mto select the SET
SETTING menu, and press
,or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
SIDE
SHOT VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
+
–
3
2
4,5,6
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST:
BRIGHT:
COLOR:
HUE:
SHARP:
D.PICTURE:
COLOR TEMP:
COLOR SYS:
VOLUME:
VIDEO 1
80
50
50
50
50
OFF
HIGH
AUTO
30
MENU
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
:
POWER SAVING
:
VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or
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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
Connections and
Preparations
5
Press Mor mto select
LANGUAGE, and press ,or
ENTER.
6
Press Mor mto select a
language, and press <or
ENTER.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
:
POWER SAVING
:
VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or
ENTER
or

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Projecting
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
1
Plug the AC power cord into a
wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and
the projector goes into standby mode.
2
Press the @/1(on/standby)
switch to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3
Turn on the equipment
connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of the
connected equipment.
4
Press INPUT repeatedly to
select the input you want to
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you want.
Example:To view the picture from the video
equipment connected to the VIDEO
INPUT jack.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
4
2
7
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in red.
ON/
STANDBY
Lights in green.
INPUT
VIDEO 1
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Projecting the Picture on the Screen
Projecting
*Set the INPUT-A setting in the SET SETTING menu
according to the input signal. (1page 20)
5
Move the zoom lever to adjust
the size of the picture.
6
Move the focus lever to adjust
the focus.
Adjust to obtain sharp focus.
7
Press VOLUME + or –to adjust
the volume.
To turn off the power
1 Press the @/1(on/standby) switch.
A message “Power OFF?”appears on the screen.
2 Press the @/1switch again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and
the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat.
Also,the ON/STANDBY indicatorflashesquickly
during which you will not be able to light up the
ON/STANDBY indicator with the @/1switch.
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall
outlet after the fan stops running and the
ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.
You can turn off the projector by holding the @/1(on/
standby) switch for about one second, instead of
performing the above steps.
To view the picture
from Press
INPUT to
display
Sound is
heard from the
equipment
connected to
Video equipment
connected to VIDEO
INPUT on the projector
VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
Video equipment
connected to S VIDEO
INPUT on the projector
S-VIDEO 1 AUDIO INPUT
RGB/component
equipment connected to
PJ MULTI INPUT via
the optional signal
interface cable or the
interface unit
INPUT A
*
PJ MULTI
INPUT
Video equipment
connected to PJ MULTI
INPUT via the optional
signal interface cable or
the interface unit
VIDEO 2 PJ MULTI
INPUT
Video equipment
equipped with S VIDEO
connected to PJ MULTI
INPUT via the optional
signal interface cable or
the interface unit
S-VIDEO 2 PJ MULTI
INPUT
“Memory Stick”
inserted into the
“Memory Stick”slot
MS AUDIO INPUT
Zoom lever
Focus lever
VOLUME
+
–

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Projecting
Selecting the
Picture Viewing
Mode
You can select the picture viewing mode that best
suits the type of program or room condition.
Press one of the VIDEO MEMORY
buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD,
LIVING and USER 1, 2 and 3).
DYNAMIC
Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD
Recommended for normal viewing condition in your
home.
Also select to reduce roughness when viewing the
picture with DYNAMIC.
LIVING
Select for soft, film-like picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3
You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your
taste and store the settings into the selected memory
of the projector. Press one of the USER 1, 2 and 3
buttons, then adjust the picture by using the menus.
The settings are stored, and you can view the picture
with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the
button. (1page 20)
OFF
Select for the setting stored in each input that can be
selected with the INPUT button, or each input signal.
Tip
You can select the picture viewing mode using the VIDEO
MEMORY button on the projector. Each press of the button
selects the above item.
SIDE
SHOT VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
+
–
VIDEO MEMORY buttons
DYNAMIC
STANDARD
LIVING
USER 1, 2 and 3
OFF
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Operation through the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
This section describes how to make various
adjustments and settings using the menus.
Operationthrough
the Menus
1
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a
yellow button.
2
Press Mor mto select a menu,
and press ,or ENTER.
The selected menu appears.
3
Select an item you want to
adjust.
Use Mor mto select an item, and press ,or
ENTER.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
1
RESET button
2,3,4
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST:
BRIGHT:
COLOR:
HUE:
SHARP:
D.PICTURE:
COLOR TEMP:
COLOR SYS:
VOLUME:
VIDEO 1
80
50
50
50
50
OFF
HIGH
AUTO
30
MENU
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
:
POWER SAVING
:
VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
ENTER
Settings
Items
Menus
or
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
:
POWER SAVING
:
VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
OFF
or

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Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
Menu Items
Adjustable items are limited according to the input signals. Items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the
menu. (1page 42)
Menu Item Description
PICTURE
CTRL CONTRAST The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the lower
the cotrast.
BRIGHT (brightness) The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker
the picture.
COLOR The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower
the intensity.
HUE The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the
setting, the more purplish the picture becomes.
SHARP (sharpness) The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer
the picture.
RGB ENHANCER Adjusts the picture sharpness when computer signals are input.
D. (Dynamic)
PICTURE ON: Emphasizes the black color.
OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture accurately, in accordance
with the source signal.
GAMMA MODE GRAPHICS: Reproduces the photos in natural tones.
TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
COLOR TEMP HIGH: Gives the white colors a blue tint.
MIDDLE: Gives the white colors a neutral tint.
LOW: Gives the white colors a red tint.
COLOR SYS (System) Select the color system of the input signal.
AUTO: NTSC
3.58
, PAL, SECAM and NTSC
4..43
(switched automatically).
Normally, set to this position.
PAL-M/N: PAL-M/PAL-N and NTSC
3.58
(switched automatically).
When the PAL-M, PAL-N or NTSC
3.58
signal is input with COLOR SYS
set to AUTO, set to this position if the picture is distorted or colorless.
VOLUME Adjusts the volume. It can be adjusted for each of the inputs selected with the
INPUT button.
INPUT
SETTING DOT PHASE When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the picture for clearer picture
after the picture is adjusted by pressing the APA button.
SIZE H When a signal from a computer is input, adjusts the horizontal size of the
picture. The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the
narrower the picture.
SHIFT As the setting for H(horizontal) increases, the picture moves to the right, and as
the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use <or ,to adjust the
horizontal position.
As the setting for V(vertical) increases, the picture moves up, and as the setting
decreases, the picture moves down. Use Mor mto adjust the vertical position.
SCAN CONV (Scan
converter) ON: Displays a computer signal according to the screen size. The picture will
be slightly softer.
OFF: Displays a computer signal as it is input. The picture will be clear but the
picture size will be smaller.
Note
When SVGA or XGA signal is input, this item will not be displayed.
ASPECT 4:3: Select when the 4:3 aspect ratio picture is input.
16:9: Select when the 16:9 aspect ratio picture (sqeezed) is input from
equipment such as a DVD player.
GB 18 Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
4
Makethesettingoradjustment
on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press Mor ,.
To decrease the value, press mor <.
Press ENTER to restore the original screen.
When changing the setting
Press Mor mto change the setting.
Press <or ENTER to restore the original
screen.
To clear the menu
Press MENU.
To reset items that have been
adjusted
Select the item you want to reset, then press RESET.
“Complete!”appears on the screen and the setting is
reset to its factory preset value.
Items that can be reset are:
•CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP
and RGB ENHANCER in the PICTURE CTRL
menu
•DOT PHASE, SIZE H and SHIFT in the INPUT
SETTING menu
•DIGIT KEYSTONE in the INSTALL SETTING
menu
Menu
Configurations
The projector is equipped with four menu pages. The
items that can be adjusted in each menu are described
on pages 19 and 20.
PICTURE CTRL menu
The PICTURE CTRL menu is used for adjusting the
picture. You can also adjust the volume with this
menu.
INPUT SETTING menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the
input signal. You can adjust the size and position, etc.
of the picture.
SET SETTING menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the
settings of the projector.
INSTALL SETTING menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for correcting
distortion. You can change the display position,
intensity of the background picture, etc., of the menu
screen.
ENTER
SET SETTING
STATUS:
INPUT-A:
LANGUAGE
:
POWER SAVING
:
VIDEO 1
ON
COMPONENT
ENGLISH
ON
or

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Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
INPUT
SETTING
(continued)
VIDEO MEMORY You can select picture viewing mode that best suits the type of picture or the
environment.
OFF: Select for the setting stored in each input channel or input signal.
DYNAMIC: Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
STANDARD: Recommended for normal viewing condition. Also select to
reduce roughness when viewing the picture with DYNAMIC.
LIVING: Select for soft, film-like picture.
USER 1, 2 and 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste and
store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture with
the adjusted picture quality by pressing the button.
To store the settings
1Select USER 1, USER 2 or USER 3.
2Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Items that can be stored are:
CONTRAST, BRIGHT, COLOR, HUE, SHARP, RGB ENHANCER,
D.PICTURE, COLOR TEMP, COLOR SYS, SCAN CONV, ASPECT.
Tip
You can also adjust the picture quality in DYNAMIC, STANDARD or
LIVING mode. To reset to the factory setting, press RESET.
SET
SETTING STATUS Set to OFF to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message
when turning off the power, and warning messages.
To display all of the on-screen display again, set to ON.
INPUT-A Selects the signal input from the PJ MULTI connector.
COMPUTER: Inputs the signal from a computer.
COMPONENT: Inputs the component or progressive component signal from a
DVD player, digital BS tuner, etc.
VIDEO GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game, DVD player or HDTV
broadcast.
LANGUAGE Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Available
languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese,
Portuguese and Korean.
POWER SAVING When set to ON, the POWER SAVING indicator lights. The projector goes into
power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes, and the lamp goes out
and the cooling fan keeps running. In power saving mode, no button functions
for the first 60 seconds. It is cancelled when a signal is input or any button is
pressed. If you do not set the projector to power saving mode, select OFF.
INSTALL
SETTING KEYSTONE MEM
(memory) ON: DIGIT KEYSTONE setting is stored.
The data is retrieved when the projector power is turned on. The setting will
remain the same every time.
OFF: DIGIT KEYSTONE is reset to “0”when the power is turned on next
time.
DIGIT KEYSTONE Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Use this item
after selecting the type of distortion, H (horizontal) or V (vertical), with
KEYSTONE DIR.
KEYSTONE DIR When the picture is a vertical trapezoid ( ), select V. Next, correct the
distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE. When the picture is a holizontal trapezoid
( ), select H, then correct the distortion with DIGIT KEYSTONE.
MENU POSITION Selects the display position from TOP LEFT, BOTTOM LEFT, CENTER, TOP
RIGHT and BOTTOM RIGHT.
MENU COLOR Selects the tone of the menu display from STANDARD, WARM, COOL,
GREEN or GRAY.
MENU
BACKGROUND Selects the intensity of the background picture of the menu display from DARK,
STANDARD or LIGHT.
LAMP TIMER Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
Menu Item Description
21GB
Menu Configurations
Using the Menus
About the Preset Memory No.
This projector has 32 types of preset data for input
signals(thepresetmemory). When thepresetsignalis
input, the projector automatically detects the signal
type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The
memory number and signal type of that signal are
displayed in the INPUT SETTING menu.
You canalsoadjust thepresetdata throughtheINPUT
SETTING menu.
This projector also has 20 types of user memories for
INPUT-A into which you can save the setting of the
adjusted data for an unpreset input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a
memory number is displayed as 0. When you adjust
the data of the signal in the INPUT SETTING menu,
it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20
user memories are registered, the newest memory
always overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 43 to find if the signal is
registered to the preset memory.
Since the data is recalled from the preset memory
about the following signals, you can use these preset
data by adjusting SIZE H. Make fine adjustment by
adjusting SHIFT.
Note
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part ofthe
screen is displayed in black.
Adjusting Picture Quality of a
Signal from the Computer
You can automatically adjust to obtain the clearest
picture when projecting a signal from the computer.
1 Project a still picture from the computer.
2 Press the APA button.
When the picture is adjusted properly, “complete”
appears on the screen.
Notes
•Press the APA button when the full image is displayed on the
screen. If there are black edges around the image, the APA
function will not function properly and the image may extend
beyond the screen.
•If you switch the input signal or re-connect a computer, press
the APA button again to get the suitable picture.
•To restore the original screen, press the APA button again
during the adjustment.
•The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the
kinds of input signals.
•Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu when you
adjust the picture manually. (1page 19)
Signal Memory
No. SIZE
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19”25 1328
INPUT SETTING
DOT PHASE:
SIZE H:
SHIFT:
SCAN CONV:
INPUT-A
15
800
H: 200 V: 30
ON
No. 13
640 480
Memory No.
Signal type

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Using a “Memory
Stick”
Using a “Memory Stick”
This section describes how to view the still images
that are recorded by a digital camera and stored in a
“Memory Stick.”You can make a slide show using
the images, display an index screen of the images, etc.
About a “Memory
Stick”
On “Memory Stick”s
“Memory Stick”is a new compact, portable and
versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity
that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick”is
specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital
data among “Memory Stick”compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”can also be
used for external data storage.
Types of “Memory Stick”s
There are two types of “Memory Stick”s: MagicGate
“Memory Stick”s that are equipped with the
MagicGate copyright protection technology and
general “Memory Stick”s. You can use both types of
“Memory Stick”with your projector. However,
because your projector does not support the
MagicGate standards, data recorded in the “Memory
Stick”is not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
On MagicGate
MagicGate is copyright protection technology that
uses encryption technology.
Format that can be displayed with this
projector
Image data recorded with a digital camera and
recorded on a Memory Stick in the following format:
Images (DCF-compatible) compressed in the JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts Group) format
(extension: .jpg)
Before using a “Memory Stick”
•You cannot rotate or erase still images when the
write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”is set to
LOCK.
•We recommend backing up important data.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
–If you remove the “Memory Stick,”turn the power
off, or detach the battery for replacement when the
access lamp is flashing.
–If you use a “Memory Stick”near static electricity
or magnetic fields.
Notes
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.
•Donot attach anyothermaterial than thesupplied label ontothe
label space.
•Attach the label to the prescribed labeling position. Make sure
the label is attached to the labeling position properly.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a “Memory Stick.”
•Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”
•Do not let the “Memory Stick”get wet.
•Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick”in locations that are:
–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the
scorching sun.
–Under direct sunlight.
–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.
•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,”put it in its case.
About formatting “Memory Stick”s
When “Memory Stick”s are shipped from the factory,
they are already formatted to a special standard
format. When you format “Memory Stick”s, we
recommend formatting them on this unit.
Caution when formatting “Memory Stick”s
on a personal computer
Pay attention to the following points when formatting
“Memory Stick”s on the personal computer, for
example, that you are using.
Operation of “Memory Stick”s formatted on the
personal computer is not guaranteed on this unit. To
use a “Memory Stick”that has been formatted on the
personal computer, the “Memory Stick”must be
reformatted on this unit. Note that in this case all data
stored on the “Memory Stick”will be lost.
Terminal
Write-protect
tab
Labeling
position
23GB
Preparing for Viewing the Still Picture Stored in a “Memory Stick”
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Access Lamp
If the access lamp is turned on or is flashing, data is
being read from or written to the “Memory Stick.”Do
not shake the projector or subject it to shock. Do not
turn off the power of the projector or remove the
“Memory Stick.”This may damage the data.
Notes
•To prevent data loss, make backup of data
frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any
loss of data.
•Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the
provisions of copyright law.
•The “Memory Stick”application software may be
modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.
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•“Memory Stick”and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•“MagicGate Memory Stick”and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
Preparing for Viewing
the Still Picture Stored
in a “Memory Stick”
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick”into the “Memory Stick”
slot on the front of the projector.
To remove the “Memory Stick”
When the access lamp is turned off, press the
“Memory Stick”and remove your hand. As the lock
is released, remove the “Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick”in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
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Using a “Memory
Stick”
Using the MS (“Memory
Stick”) Home
The initial display on the screen is MS Home when
you select MS with the INPUT button. The MS home
displayisusedfor executingan event(e.g., slide show
with JPEG Viewer), setting the Startup and
initializing a “Memory Stick.”The guide for the
button operation is displayed at the bottom ofthe MS
home display. The selected item is displayed in
yellow.
Press INPUT to select MS.
MS home appears.
* Multiple still pictures are included in the contents. The
contents may include individual still pictures and other
contents.You must selectcontentswhen you areviewinga still
picture stored in a “Memory Stick.”
** Several small pictures included in the contents can be
displayed at one time. They are called thumbnails.
ViewingStillImages
in Sequence —
Slide Show
You can run a slide show by using still pictures (DCF-
compatible) of the JPEG format recorded by a digital
camera. You can advance a slide automatically or
manually.
1
Select MS by pressing the
INPUT button to display the
MS home. (1left column)
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
EVENT
SETTING
“MEMORY STICK”
MS home mark
The name of the
selected contents*
will be displayed.
First two thumbnails** that are
included in the selected contents
will appear.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
MS SLIDE button
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Viewing Still Images in Sequence —Slide Show
Using a “Memory
Stick”
2
Press Mor mto select EVENT
, and press ENTER.
3
Press Mor mto select “Select
Contents,”and press ENTER.
The sub menu for selecting the contents appears.
Note
The contents are sorted numerically and alphabetically up
to 256 contents. The later contents will not be sorted.
4
Press Mor mto select the
contents you want to use for
your slide show, and press
ENTER.
When you want to select contents other than
those displayed on the menu, select vor V, then
press ENTER.
5
Press ENTER.
The selected contents name and the first two
thumbnails are displayed.
When you want to view all of the pictures in the
selected contents, select “Index”and press
ENTER.
6
Press Mor mto select “Slide
Show,”and press ENTER.
The sub menu for setting the following items
appears.
Effect: set the effect when the slide is
displayed.
Advan. Slids : set to advance a next slide
automatically (“Auto”) or manually
(“Manual”).
Interval: set the period for which one slide is
displayed. When “Advan. Slids”is set to
“Manual,”this item does not work. The time
is about right.
7
PressMor mtoselecttheitem,
and press ENTER.
EVENT
JPEG Viewer
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
0100MSDCF
0101MSDCF
0102MSDCF
0103MSDCF
0104MSDCF
0105MSDCF
DCIM
EVENT
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
JPEG Viewer
Currently selected contents
to upper stage
Pictures or contents included
in the current contents
When the JPEG
pictures aresaved
in the current
contents, one of
them is displayed
.
DCIM
EVENT
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
JPEG Viewer
DCIM
EVENT
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
JPEG Viewer
Execute
Return
Effect
Advan.Slds.
Interval
Off
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Using a “Memory
Stick”
8
Press Mor mto set the
selected item, and press
ENTER.
9
After setting all the items,
press Mor mto select
“Execute”and press ENTER.
Whenyou set “Advan.Slids”to “Auto,”the slide
show starts automatically.
When you set to “Manual,”use the <or m
button to advance a next slide. To return to the
previous slide, use the ,or Mbutton.
To end the slide show
Press MS SLIDE or ENTER.
To return to the MS home before executing
the slide show
Select “Return”in step 9above.
Executing the Slide Show Promptly
As the settings are stored even if you change the input
after performing steps 1to 8, press MS SLIDE just as
you start the slide show. The input is changed to MS
and the slide show starts promptly.
Displaying Index
Pictures on the
Full Screen
You can display 9 index pictures (thumbnail pictures)
contained in the selected contents at one time.
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index screen appears, and 9 index pictures
of the selected contents are displayed.
DCIM
EVENT
Slide Show
Index
Select Contents
JPEG Viewer
Execute
Return
Effect
Advan.Slds.
Interval
Off
Auto
5 sec
MENU
ENTER
RESET
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Displaying a Full-Screen Picture
Using a “Memory
Stick”
When more than 9 pictures are
contained in the contents
You can display the pictures other than the displyed
ones by pressing v(previous 9 pictures) or V(next 9
pictures) and ENTER.
To start a slide show with the index
screen
Press M, m, <or ,to select a picture from which
a slide show starts, then press MS SLIDE.
Note
The index pictures are sorted numericallyand alphabetically up to
256 pictures. The later pictures will not be sorted.
Displaying the Index Menu
Press M, m, <or mto select a picture, and press
ENTER.
The index menu for the selected picture is displayed.
With this menu you can make various settings for
each picture. (1pages 27 to 32)
To return to the MS home
Select “Return”and press ENTER.
Displaying a Full-
Screen Picture
You can project one of the index pictures on the full
screen.
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are
displayed.
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Indicates when a picture is
registered as the startup
picture (1page 30)
Indicates when the protect
function (1page 29) is set
to a picture.
Sequential number/total
number of pictures in the
contents
Resolution
Name given to each picture
(displayed alphabet and
numbers only)
Setting items
Index menu
Date when the picture is
recorded
MENU
ENTER
RESET
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Using a “Memory
Stick”
3
Press M, m, <or ,to select
the picture you want to display
on the full screen, and press
ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4
Press Mor mto select “Full
Screen,”and press ENTER.
The selected picture is projected to fit the
screen.
To display a previous or next slide
To display the next slide, press ,or m. To return to
the previous slide, press <or M.
To return to the Index screen
Press MS SLIDE or ENTER.
Rotating a Still
Picture
You can rotate a still picture in 90°steps.
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are
displayed.
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Protecting an Important Still Picture
Using a “Memory
Stick”
3
Press M, m, <or ,to select
the picture you want to rotate,
and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4
Press Mor mto select
“Rotate,”and press ENTER.
5
Press Mor mto select the
direction of rotation,
(clockwise) or
(counterclockwise), and press
ENTER.
The picture rotates 90°every pressing of the
ENTER button.
Notes
•You cannot rotate a picture which is protected. ( right
column)
To rotate it, release the protection on that picture.
•When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”is set to
LOCK, you cannot rotate the pictures stored in that “Memory
Stick.”
Protecting an
Important Still
Picture
You can protect a still picture to prevent it from
accidental erasure.
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are
displayed.
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Using a “Memory
Stick”
3
Press M, m, <or ,to select
the picture you want to
protect, and press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4
Press Mor mto select
“Protect,”and press ENTER.
5
Press Mor mto select “On”or
“All on,”and press ENTER.
On: A picture selected on the Index screen is
protected.
All on: All the pictures in the selected contents
are protected.
The protect mark appears in the Index menu for
the protected picture.
To release protection
Select “Off”or “All off”in step 5.
Selecting “Off”releases the protection for the
selected picture. Selecting “All off”releases the
protection for all the pictures in the selected contents.
Projecting a Selected
PictureWhen the Power
Is Turned On —Startup
When the projector is turned on, the specific still
picture stored in the projector is projected
automatically for about one minute, even if no signal
is input. You can change this still picture to the one
you prefer.
Registering a Still Picture as
the Startup Picture
When you want to use a picture stored in your
“Memory Stick”as the startup picture, register the
picture in the “Memory Stick.”
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are
displayed.
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Projecting a Selected Picture When the Power Is Turned On —Startup
Using a “Memory
Stick”
3
Press M, m, <or ,to select
the picture you want to use as
the startup picture, and press
ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4
Press Mor mto select “Str.
up,”and press ENTER.
5
Press Mor mto select “Entry,”
and press ENTER.
The startup mark is displayed in the Index menu.
You can register one picture used for the startup
picture, per one “Memory Stick.”
Setting the Startup Picture
1
Select MS by pressing the
INPUT button to display MS
home. (1page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select
SETTING , and press
ENTER.
3
Press Mor mto select
“Startup,”and press ENTER.
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VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
2-4
1
Original
Custom
Off
SETTING
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Using a “Memory
Stick”
4
Press Mor mto select the item
used for startup picture, and
press ENTER.
Original: Select to use the original picture
stored in the projector. This is the factory
setting.
Custom: Select to use the picture registered in
the index screen and stored in the “Memory
Stick.”(1page 30)
Off: Select when you do not set the startup.
Notes
•When you want to clear the startup screen while displaying it,
press M/m/</,, or ENTER.
•When you are using the registered picture, insert the “Memory
Stick”where the registered picture is saved into the projector,
then turn on the power.
Deleting a Still
Picture
You can delete unnecessary picture from the
“Memory Stick.”
1
Perform steps 1 through 5 in
“Viewing Still Images in
Sequence —Slide Show.”(1
page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select “Index,”
and press ENTER.
The index pictures of the selected contents are
displayed.
3
Press M, m, <or ,to select
the picture you want to delete
from the “Memory Stick,”and
press ENTER.
The Index menu appears.
4
Press Mor mto select
“Delete,”and press ENTER.
5
Press Mor mto select the item
you want, then press Mto
delete the picture(s).
Sel. Img.: delete the selected picture
All Img.: delete all pictures of the selected
contents
Close: when you do not delete the picture
Notes
•You cannot delete the picture which is protected. (1page 29)
To delete it, release the protection on that picture.
•When the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”is set to
LOCK, you cannot delete the pictures from that “Memory
Stick.”
MENU
ENTER
RESET
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Initializing a “Memory Stick”
Using a “Memory
Stick”
Initializing a
“Memory Stick”
When a “Memory Stick”cannot be used, initialize it
by the projector.
All the data stored in a “Memory Stick”is cleared
when the “Memory Stick”is initialized.
1
Select MS by pressing the
INPUT button to display the
MS home. (1page 24)
2
Press Mor mto select
MEMORY STICK , and press
ENTER.
3
Press ENTER again.
4
Press Mor mto select
“Execute,”and press ENTER.
5
Press Mto start initializing.
To return to the MS home before
initializing the “Memory Stick”
Select “Return,”and press ENTER in step 4.
Notes
•When the “Memory Stick”is initialized, the protected picture
is also cleared.
•When the “Memory Stick”with the write-protect tab set to
LOCK is initialized, the message “MEMORY STICK locked”
is displayed.
•While initializing the “Memory Stick,”you cannot use the
buttons for operation in MS home.
VOLUME
MS SLIDE
DYNAMIC STANDARD LIVING
USER 1
MENU
ENTER
RESET
USER 2 USER 3
OFF
APA
INPUT
VIDEO MEMORY
+
–
SIDE
SHOT
+
–
2,4,5
2-4
1
Execute
Return
MEMORY STICK
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Others
This section describes how to solve the problems, how to
replace a lamp and air filter, etc.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on. •The power has been turned off and on with the @/ 1(on/standby) switch at a
short interval.
cWait for about one minute before turning on the power (1page 15).
•The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover securely (1page 38).
•The air filter cover is detached.
cClose the air filter cover securely (1page 39).
No picture. •Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (1pages 8 and 9).
•Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT button (1page 15).
•The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output to an external monitor.
•The computer signal is set to output to both the LCD of the computer and
external monitor.
cSet the computer signal to output only to the external monitor.
The picture from the PJ MULTI
connector is colored strange. •Setting for INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect.
cSelect COMPUTER, COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR for INPUT-A in the
SET SETTING menu according to the input signal (1page 20).
Color balance is incorrect. •Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture in the PICTURE CTRL menu (1page 19).
•Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet COLOR SYS in the PICTURE CTRL menu to match the color
system being input (1page 19).
The picture is too dark. •Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the contrast or brightness in the PICTURE CTRL menu properly
(1page 19).
The picture is not clear.•Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus with the focus lever (1page 15).
•The lens cap is attached to the lens.
cRemove the lens cap.
•Condensation has occurred on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
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The picture flickers. •DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted
properly.
cAdjust DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (1page
19).
On-screen display does not appear. •STATUS in the SET SETTING menu is set to OFF.
cSet STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON (1page 20).
No sound. •Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (1pages 8 and 9).
•VOLUME setting is not correct.
cAdjust VOLUME in the PICTURE CTRL menu, or press VOLUME + on
the remote control.
When sound is input through the
AUDIO connector, sound comes
through one channel only.
•Monaural sound is being input through the AUDIO connector.
cInput stereo sound.
The remote control does not work. •Batteries cound be weak.
cReplace the batteries (1page 5).
•The polarity is not correct.
cInsert the batteries with correct polarities (1page 5).
The “Memory Stick”cannot be inserted
into the “Memory Stick”slot. •The “Memory Stick”is not facing in the correct direction.
cInsert the “Memory Stick”with the arrow mark pointing toward the “Memory
Stick”slot of the projector.
A still picture in the “Memory Stick”
cannot be rotated or deleted. •The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”has been set to LOCK.
cCancel the lock (1page 22).
•The picture is protected.
cRelease the protect in the Index screen (1page 29).
The “Memory Stick”cannot be
formatted. •The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”has been set to LOCK.
cCancel the lock (1page 22).
•The “Memory Stick”is broken.
cUse another “Memory Stick”.
When the slide show is made, the MS
flashes. •Pictures with different resolutions are used for the slide show.
cSet STATUS of the SET SETTING menu to OFF (1page 20).
When the slide show is made, a black
picture appears. •When pictures with different resolutions are used, a black picture appears.
cSet the resolution of the pictures to the same setting.
The thumbnails are not displayed. •The pictures are the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
cUse the DCF-compatible pictures.
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Indicators
The LAMP/COVER or TEMP/FAN indicator on the control panel lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with
your projector.
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Indicator Meaning and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes. •The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (1pages 38 and 39).
LAMP/COVER lights
up. •The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (1page 38).
•The lamp becomes a high temperature.
cWait for one minute to cool down the lamp and turn on the power again (1page 15).
TEMP/FAN flashes. •The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
TEMP/FAN lights up. •The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
LAMP/COVER and
TEMP/FAN light up. •The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.!
Lamp off in 1 min. •Internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of
range! •This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the acceptable range of the
projector.
cInput a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
•The resolution setting of the output signal of a computer is too high.
cSet the setting of output to SVGA.
Please check INPUT-A
setting. •You have input RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in the SET SETTING
menu is set to COMPONENT or VIDEO GBR.
cSet INPUT-A correctly (1page 20).
Please replace the
LAMP. •It is time to replace the lamp.
cReplace the lamp (1page 38).
Please replace the filter. •It is time to replace the air filter.
cReplace the air filter (1page 39).
LAMP/
COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY
LAMP/COVER Indicator
TEMP/FAN Indicator
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Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Caution displays while you are using the “Memory Stick”
When the following display appears on the screen, you cannot use this “Memory Stick.”Use another one.
Message Meaning and Remedy
NO INPUT •No input signal
cCheck connections (1page 8).
Not applicable! •You have pressed the wrong button.
cPress the appropriate button.
File error •In the sub menu for selecting the contents when using a “Memory Stick,”the presently
selected contents name consists of more than 66 characters (“/”included).
cReenter the name with less than 66 characters.
No MEMORY STICK •The “Memory Stick”is not correctly inserted.
cCheck the “Memory Stick”and insert it correctly.
•The image data is the JPEG format but not DCF-compatible.
Resolution of the image data is out of the acceptable range of the projector.
(The projector accepts images with resolution of 5120 ◊4096 dots.)
There is the thumbnail but it is not DCF-compatible.
There is no selected image data.
There is the image data but no thumbnail.
There is the image data but the thumbnail is broken.
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Replacing the
Lamp
The lamp used for the light source has a certain life.
When the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture
becomes strange, or “Please replace the LAMP.”
appears on the screen, the lamp is exhausted. Replace
the lamp with a new one (not supplied).
Use LMP-H120 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Caution
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the
projector with the @/1(on/standby) switch. If you touch the lamp,
you may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for
at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath
the projector. Turn the projector over so
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster
outward and turn the adjusterclockwise to
remove the adjuster.
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw
with the Philips screwdriver.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit
with the Philips screwdriver. Pull out the
lamp unit by the handle.
5 With the lamp surface facing toward the
rear of the projector, insert the new lamp
all the way in until it is securely in place.
Tighten the two screws. Fold up the
handle.
Notes
•Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp.
•The power will not turn on if the lamp is not secured
properly.
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the
screws.
7 Attach the adjuster.
8 Turn the projector back over.
9 Connect the power cord and turn the
projector to standby mode.
10Press the following buttons on the control
panel in the following order for less than
five seconds each: RESET, <, ,, ENTER.
1
2
3
Release lever
1
3
1
2
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Notes
•Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement spot, or not
fall any liquid or object into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
•Be sure to use the LMP-H120 Projector Lamp for replacement.
If you use lamps other than LMP-H120, the projector may
cause a malfunction.
•Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the power cord
before replacing the lamp.
Disposal of used projector lamp
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those
of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used
projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Replacing the Air
Filter
The air filter should be replaced periodically. When
“Please replace the filter.”appears on the screen,
replace the air filter immediately.
Notes
•Replacing the air filter is very important to maintain the high
efficiency of the projector and to prevent a malfunction. When
the replacement message appears on the screen, replace the air
filter without delay.
•When removing the air filter from the projector, be careful that
no dust or object gets into the inside of the projector.
1 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath
the projector. Turn the projector over so
you can see its underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.
2 Slide the release lever on the adjuster
outward and turn the adjuster clockwise to
remove the adjuster.
3 Push the knob on the filter cover to
remove the filter cover.
4 Remove the filter holder.
5 Remove the air filter from the filter holder
by holding the tab on the air filter.
6 Insert the new air filter into the filter holder
withthe white surface up, then replace it in
the projector.
7 Replace the filter cover.
8 Attach the adjuster.
2
1
3
Release lever
Knob
Air filter
Filter holder
Tab