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3-280-691-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-VW40 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-280-691-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-VW40 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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Disposal of Used Lamp This projector's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of these materials may be disposed of Sony Corporation. Trademark Information "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of properly. The material contained in this lamp are trademarks or registered ...Lamp in the same way. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to environmental considerations. Disposal of it in this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities regarding safe disposal....
Disposal of Used Lamp This projector's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of these materials may be disposed of Sony Corporation. Trademark Information "BRAVIA" and are trademarks of properly. The material contained in this lamp are trademarks or registered ...Lamp in the same way. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to environmental considerations. Disposal of it in this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities regarding safe disposal....
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... of Controls Front/Right Side 8 Rear/Bottom 9 Remote Control 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 11 Step 1: Installing the Projector .........12 Before Setting Up the Projector 12 Positioning the Projector and a screen 14 Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....17 Connecting to a VCR 17 Connecting to a Computer ..........20 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position 21 Step 4: Selecting the...
... of Controls Front/Right Side 8 Rear/Bottom 9 Remote Control 10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 11 Step 1: Installing the Projector .........12 Before Setting Up the Projector 12 Positioning the Projector and a screen 14 Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....17 Connecting to a VCR 17 Connecting to a Computer ..........20 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position 21 Step 4: Selecting the...
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Others Troubleshooting 52 Warning Indicators 55 Message Lists 56 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake 57 Cleaning the Air Filter 60 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector 60 Specifications 61 Preset Signals 63 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items 66 Ceiling Installation 68 When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support .... 68 Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position 72 Index 75 6
Others Troubleshooting 52 Warning Indicators 55 Message Lists 56 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake 57 Cleaning the Air Filter 60 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector 60 Specifications 61 Preset Signals 63 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items 66 Ceiling Installation 68 When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support .... 68 Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position 72 Index 75 6
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... your unit. they will come in handy if you turn off . • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have to the projector. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off the power with the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet... if it is still running. Caution The projector is equipped with the voltage of your local power supply. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is...
... your unit. they will come in handy if you turn off . • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have to the projector. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off the power with the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet... if it is still running. Caution The projector is equipped with the voltage of your local power supply. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is...
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LENS button (1 page 22) 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.
LENS button (1 page 22) 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.
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Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Remote control detector (1 page 21) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Lamp cover (1 page 57) Adjusters (1 page 24) Filter holder (1 page 58) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 68) 9 Location of Controls
Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Remote control detector (1 page 21) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Lamp cover (1 page 57) Adjusters (1 page 24) Filter holder (1 page 58) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 68) 9 Location of Controls
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...a short circuit and may generate heat. Connections and Preparations Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you use the projector. • Operating Instructions (this manual) • AC power cord (1) • ImageDirector3 CD-ROM (1) Inserting... the following items: • Remote control (1) and Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Lens cap (1) When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap is put onto the lens. Unpacking Check the carton to direct sunlight, or a damp room. 11
...a short circuit and may generate heat. Connections and Preparations Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you use the projector. • Operating Instructions (this manual) • AC power cord (1) • ImageDirector3 CD-ROM (1) Inserting... the following items: • Remote control (1) and Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Lens cap (1) When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap is put onto the lens. Unpacking Check the carton to direct sunlight, or a damp room. 11
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...inches) 30 cm (117/8 inches) 12 Locations subject to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily. Near a heat or smoke sensor Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in ...temperature. Poorly ventilated location Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to the projector. Very dusty and extremely smoky locations Leave space of more than 30 cm (117/8 inches) around the unit. Before Setting Up the...
...inches) 30 cm (117/8 inches) 12 Locations subject to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily. Near a heat or smoke sensor Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in ...temperature. Poorly ventilated location Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to the projector. Very dusty and extremely smoky locations Leave space of more than 30 cm (117/8 inches) around the unit. Before Setting Up the...
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... Setting" in uneven color uniformity and reducing the reliability of the effects of the lamp. When installing the unit at altitudes When using the projector at high altitudes may result in the Setup menu to 9. Blocking the ventilation holes. Tilting front/rear and left/right 15° or ... exhaust), see "Location of Controls" on the ceiling. Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components. 15° or more 15° or more 15...
... Setting" in uneven color uniformity and reducing the reliability of the effects of the lamp. When installing the unit at altitudes When using the projector at high altitudes may result in the Setup menu to 9. Blocking the ventilation holes. Tilting front/rear and left/right 15° or ... exhaust), see "Location of Controls" on the ceiling. Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components. 15° or more 15° or more 15...
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... a screen The installation distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum upper vertical lens shift feature. For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 68) For details on page 15 as a ...Floor installation a: Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector's lens b: Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector's lens c: Vertical distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the...
... a screen The installation distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum upper vertical lens shift feature. For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 68) For details on page 15 as a ...Floor installation a: Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector's lens b: Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector's lens c: Vertical distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the...
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2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 21) To project an image, connect video equipment to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is parallel to the projector. (1 page 17) Note When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the screen and adjust the picture so that the lens is not a malfunction of the projector. 16
2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 21) To project an image, connect video equipment to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is parallel to the projector. (1 page 17) Note When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the screen and adjust the picture so that the lens is not a malfunction of the projector. 16
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...: Video signal flow Component video cable (not supplied) 17 When pulling out a cable, be sure to the operating instructions of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with component video connectors Right side of the connected equipment. poor... connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. Connections and Preparations Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself. • Refer to do the following: ...
...: Video signal flow Component video cable (not supplied) 17 When pulling out a cable, be sure to the operating instructions of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with component video connectors Right side of the connected equipment. poor... connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. Connections and Preparations Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself. • Refer to do the following: ...
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...-ray Disc player equipped with an HDMI cable is not clear, check the settings of the connected equipment. ...This projector supports PC display input of HDMI standards. Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with the HDMI output to HDMI output : ... sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the projector and the V mark on the connector of the projector. Notes • When connecting equipment to the HDMI input of the projector, be sure to the HDMI input of the cable is set at the same position. • If ...
...-ray Disc player equipped with an HDMI cable is not clear, check the settings of the connected equipment. ...This projector supports PC display input of HDMI standards. Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with the HDMI output to HDMI output : ... sure the V mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the projector and the V mark on the connector of the projector. Notes • When connecting equipment to the HDMI input of the projector, be sure to the HDMI input of the cable is set at the same position. • If ...
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See also the instruction manual of the projector Speakers AV amplifier Video equipment to S video or video output : Video signal flow S video or video cable (not supplied) Tip If you do not know ...
See also the instruction manual of the projector Speakers AV amplifier Video equipment to S video or video output : Video signal flow S video or video cable (not supplied) Tip If you do not know ...
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...input signal does not appear properly, set your computer. Tip Set "Input-A Signal Sel." 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 optional HDMI cable, be sure... equipment, the picture of the computer. • If the picture from equipment connected to "Auto" or "Computer." in the Setup menu to the projector with your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to "Computer." (1 page 47, 56) Notes • When connecting an HDMI...
...input signal does not appear properly, set your computer. Tip Set "Input-A Signal Sel." 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 optional HDMI cable, be sure... equipment, the picture of the computer. • If the picture from equipment connected to "Auto" or "Computer." in the Setup menu to the projector with your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to "Computer." (1 page 47, 56) Notes • When connecting an HDMI...
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Connections and Preparations Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. 1 ON/STANDBY indicator Remote control detector 4 2 5,6,7 Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
Connections and Preparations Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. 1 ON/STANDBY indicator Remote control detector 4 2 5,6,7 Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/
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Each time you press the button, the input indication and equipment to the projector. appears on the screen. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to be projected change. (1 page 27) Tips • You can select the desired language for a few ... Input Search" is automatically displayed by pressing the M/m/ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the projector.
Each time you press the button, the input indication and equipment to the projector. appears on the screen. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to be projected change. (1 page 27) Tips • You can select the desired language for a few ... Input Search" is automatically displayed by pressing the M/m/ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the projector.
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Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Tip When "Lens Control" is set to "Off" on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the picture size and the focus. (1 page 49) When "Test Pattern" is set to "Off" on the Function menu, the test pattern is not displayed. (1 page 48) 7 Adjust the focus. Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/
Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Tip When "Lens Control" is set to "Off" on the Installation menu, you cannot adjust the picture size and the focus. (1 page 49) When "Test Pattern" is set to "Off" on the Function menu, the test pattern is not displayed. (1 page 48) 7 Adjust the focus. Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/
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...INPUT connector Video Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video Component equipment connected to Y PB/CB PR/CR on the projector Component RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A* Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector HDMI1** Equipment connected to ...the VIDEO INPUT connector. The color gradation of the picture to the projector. Projecting Projecting This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to suit your taste. setting in the Picture ...
...INPUT connector Video Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video Component equipment connected to Y PB/CB PR/CR on the projector Component RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A* Equipment connected to the HDMI 1 connector HDMI1** Equipment connected to ...the VIDEO INPUT connector. The color gradation of the picture to the projector. Projecting Projecting This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to suit your taste. setting in the Picture ...