Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..."refurbished" means a product or part that for the applicable labor charge. Some states do so for the LCD Projector Lamp the period will become the property of Sony. Printed in either its option, repair or replace with a refurbished product. it will , at its original packaging...may not apply to any accessories) against defects in the United States. 4-263-748-01 VPL Front Projector LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product (including any part of the Sony product. In the event of a defect, these are covered by defects in material or ...
..."refurbished" means a product or part that for the applicable labor charge. Some states do so for the LCD Projector Lamp the period will become the property of Sony. Printed in either its option, repair or replace with a refurbished product. it will , at its original packaging...may not apply to any accessories) against defects in the United States. 4-263-748-01 VPL Front Projector LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product (including any part of the Sony product. In the event of a defect, these are covered by defects in material or ...
Operating Instructions
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-439-386-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-HW50ES © 2012 Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4-439-386-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-HW50ES © 2012 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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.../Right Side 8 Rear/Bottom 9 Remote Control 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 11 Step 1: Installing the Projector .........13 Before Setting Up the Projector 13 Positioning the Projector and a screen 16 Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position 20 Step 3: Connecting the Projector .....25 Connecting to a VCR 25 Connecting to a Computer ..........27 Connecting to a 3D Sync Transmitter 28...
.../Right Side 8 Rear/Bottom 9 Remote Control 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 11 Step 1: Installing the Projector .........13 Before Setting Up the Projector 13 Positioning the Projector and a screen 16 Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position 20 Step 3: Connecting the Projector .....25 Connecting to a VCR 25 Connecting to a Computer ..........27 Connecting to a 3D Sync Transmitter 28...
Operating Instructions
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... HDMI is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake 75 Cleaning the Air Filter 78 Fitting the Lens Cap 78 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector 79 Specifications 79 Preset Signals 81 ...90 Index 94 Trademark Information "PS3" is an HDMI standard mutual control function which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. This projector supports DeepColor, x.v.Color, LipSync, 3D signal and computer input signal of Blu-ray Disc Association. "Blu-ray" and "Blu-ray Disc"...
... HDMI is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake 75 Cleaning the Air Filter 78 Fitting the Lens Cap 78 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector 79 Specifications 79 Preset Signals 81 ...90 Index 94 Trademark Information "PS3" is an HDMI standard mutual control function which uses the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. This projector supports DeepColor, x.v.Color, LipSync, 3D signal and computer input signal of Blu-ray Disc Association. "Blu-ray" and "Blu-ray Disc"...
Operating Instructions
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... children without proper adult supervision. • Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the room. • Not for watching 3D video images. Caution The projector is equipped with this unit. On preventing internal heat buildup After you observe flickering or flashing, turn off the power with the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch... not drop or modify these 3D glasses. • If these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
... children without proper adult supervision. • Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the room. • Not for watching 3D video images. Caution The projector is equipped with this unit. On preventing internal heat buildup After you observe flickering or flashing, turn off the power with the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch... not drop or modify these 3D glasses. • If these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
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Control panel Lens shift dials (1 page 21) M/m/ 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 21) M/m/ 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.
Operating Instructions
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Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Lamp cover (1 page 76) Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 24) Filter holder (1 page 77) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 90) 3D Sync Transmitter (1 page 38) 9
Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Lamp cover (1 page 76) Front feet (adjustable) (1 page 24) Filter holder (1 page 77) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 90) 3D Sync Transmitter (1 page 38) 9
Operating Instructions
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Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. • 3D glasses (2) • Pouch for the 3D glasses (2) • USB charging cable (GPHK05-20100007/SONY) (1.2 m) (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Operating Instructions for the 3D glasses (1) Inserting the batteries into the ...respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez. 11 When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap is incorrectly replaced. ATTENTION Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Unpacking Check the...
Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. • 3D glasses (2) • Pouch for the 3D glasses (2) • USB charging cable (GPHK05-20100007/SONY) (1.2 m) (1) • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Operating Instructions for the 3D glasses (1) Inserting the batteries into the ...respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la région où vous vous trouvez. 11 When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap is incorrectly replaced. ATTENTION Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Unpacking Check the...
Operating Instructions
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Very dusty and extremely smoky locations Leave space of the sensor may occur. Near a heat or smoke sensor Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in such a location may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Poorly ventilated location Malfunction of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 ...
Very dusty and extremely smoky locations Leave space of the sensor may occur. Near a heat or smoke sensor Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in such a location may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Poorly ventilated location Malfunction of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 ...
Operating Instructions
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...le dispositif de coupure d'alimentation ou débrancher la fiche d'alimentation. Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector tilted at an angle of more WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the... power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If the projector is parallel to "High" (1 page 57). Failing to set "Cooling Setting" in the Setup menu to the screen (1 page 19). If ...
...le dispositif de coupure d'alimentation ou débrancher la fiche d'alimentation. Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector tilted at an angle of more WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the... power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If the projector is parallel to "High" (1 page 57). Failing to set "Cooling Setting" in the Setup menu to the screen (1 page 19). If ...
Operating Instructions
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... not using lens shift (x = 0, y = 0) ** Example of installation position using lens shift (x, y) L: Distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 90) For details on page 17 or 18 as a guide. For installation of the... projector's lens. Use the values L, x and y in the illustration. x: Horizontal distance between the screen and the front end of the projector's lens. You can obtain a good quality picture if you use the lens shift features....
... not using lens shift (x = 0, y = 0) ** Example of installation position using lens shift (x, y) L: Distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 90) For details on page 17 or 18 as a guide. For installation of the... projector's lens. Use the values L, x and y in the illustration. x: Horizontal distance between the screen and the front end of the projector's lens. You can obtain a good quality picture if you use the lens shift features....
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Connections and Preparations 2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 20) 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. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that the lens is not a malfunction of the projector. 19 This is parallel to the screen.
Connections and Preparations 2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 20) 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. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that the lens is not a malfunction of the projector. 19 This is parallel to the screen.
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Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. 1 ON/STANDBY indicator 4 Lens shift dials Remote control detector 5, 6 Zoom lever, Focus ring 2 ?/1 (On/ standby) switch 3 PATTERN button Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. 1 ON/STANDBY indicator 4 Lens shift dials Remote control detector 5, 6 Zoom lever, Focus ring 2 ?/1 (On/ standby) switch 3 PATTERN button Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/
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To adjust the vertical position To adjust the horizontal position 21 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Display a test signal for a while (tens of seconds) and then lights in green for performing adjustments. Press the PATTERN button on the projector. Tip Press the PATTERN button to clear the test signal display. 4 Move both lens shift dials to display the test signal. Connections and Preparations Flashes in green. 2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the remote control to adjust the picture position.
To adjust the vertical position To adjust the horizontal position 21 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Display a test signal for a while (tens of seconds) and then lights in green for performing adjustments. Press the PATTERN button on the projector. Tip Press the PATTERN button to clear the test signal display. 4 Move both lens shift dials to display the test signal. Connections and Preparations Flashes in green. 2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the remote control to adjust the picture position.
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For details, see "Positioning the Projector and a screen" (1 page 16) as well. Zoom lever 6 Adjust the focus using the zoom lever. Connections and Preparations Notes • The range to move the ...
For details, see "Positioning the Projector and a screen" (1 page 16) as well. Zoom lever 6 Adjust the focus using the zoom lever. Connections and Preparations Notes • The range to move the ...
Operating Instructions
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Front feet (adjustable) Notes • Pointing the projector at too high or too low of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable). Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) 4:3 2.35:1 1.85:1 24 To adjust the tilt of a tilt will result in trapezoidal distortion in the projected image. • Be careful not to keep the projector level. Turn to adjust.
Front feet (adjustable) Notes • Pointing the projector at too high or too low of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to catch your finger when turning the front feet (adjustable). Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) 4:3 2.35:1 1.85:1 24 To adjust the tilt of a tilt will result in trapezoidal distortion in the projected image. • Be careful not to keep the projector level. Turn to adjust.
Operating Instructions
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...To connect to the HDMI input of the connected equipment. Moreover, if you have a Control for HDMI compatible equipment, you can operate the projector synchronizing with HDMI output to equipment with HDMI output connectors You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray ...When pulling out a cable, be sure to do the following: • Turn off all equipment before making connections, be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo. 25 poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. Connections...
...To connect to the HDMI input of the connected equipment. Moreover, if you have a Control for HDMI compatible equipment, you can operate the projector synchronizing with HDMI output to equipment with HDMI output connectors You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray ...When pulling out a cable, be sure to do the following: • Turn off all equipment before making connections, be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo. 25 poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. Connections...
Operating Instructions
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... DeepColor, and 3D video images may not be displayed properly. • When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the projector and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position. • If the... picture from equipment connected to equipment with component video output connectors Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers Equipment with an HDMI cable is not clear, check the settings of the connected equipment. Notes • Use a high-speed HDMI ...
... DeepColor, and 3D video images may not be displayed properly. • When connecting an HDMI cable to the projector, make sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the projector and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position. • If the... picture from equipment connected to equipment with component video output connectors Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers Equipment with an HDMI cable is not clear, check the settings of the connected equipment. Notes • Use a high-speed HDMI ...
Operating Instructions
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... notebook type, to output the signal to both computer's display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, and 3D video images may not... appear properly. Connections and Preparations Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an HDMI cable, be...
... notebook type, to output the signal to both computer's display and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not be sure to use a Sony HDMI cable or another cable that has the HDMI logo. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, and 3D video images may not... appear properly. Connections and Preparations Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an HDMI cable, be...
Operating Instructions
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... 3D signals properly from this unit, using an optional LAN cable (straight- If the usage environment has interference of a continuous specific frequency, synchronization of the projector 3D Sync Transmitter (not supplied) Connecting cable : 3D sync signal flow Tip Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses.
... 3D signals properly from this unit, using an optional LAN cable (straight- If the usage environment has interference of a continuous specific frequency, synchronization of the projector 3D Sync Transmitter (not supplied) Connecting cable : 3D sync signal flow Tip Place the optional 3D Sync Transmitter directly facing the 3D glasses.