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Video Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-VW50
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY WARNING Model No.: VPL-VW50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To reduce the risk of fire or electric Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA shock, do not expose this apparatus 92127 U.S.A. to rain or moisture. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 To avoid electrical shock, do not This device complies with Part 15 of the open the cabinet. Refer servicing to FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the qualified personnel only. following two condit
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Disposal of Used Lamp This projector’s lamp contains mercury and should be disposed of properly. Consult your local authorities regarding safe disposal. The material contained in this lamp are similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you should dispose of it in the same way. For customers in the United States This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities
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For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch Disposal of Old Electrical & afval (KCA). Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
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Table of Contents Projecting Precautions .........................................7 Projecting the Picture on the Location of Controls Screen ..............................................28 Front/Right Side .................................8 Turning Off the Power ............... 29 Rear/Bottom .......................................9 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode .... 30 Remote Control ................................10 Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode .....................................
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Others Troubleshooting ...............................53 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 Specifications ...................................61 Preset Signals ............................. 63 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items ................... 66 Cei
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Precautions On safety � Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. � Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. � Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. � To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. � The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily a
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Location of Controls 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/
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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) Ventilation holes (intake) Ventilation holes (intake) Lamp cover Adjusters Filter holder Ventilation holes (intake) Projector suspension support attaching hole 9
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Remote Control Infrared transmitter INPUT button (1 page 28) ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) LIGHT button LIGHT INPUT switch (1 page 22) Illuminates the buttons on the remote control. DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 buttons (1 page 32) M/m/
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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) and � Lens cap (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) When you have purchased the projector, the lens cap was fitted onto the lens. Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. � Operating Instructions (thi
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Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from Near a heat or smoke sensor a VCR or other device. The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily. Before Setting Up the Projector Malfunction of the sensor may occur. Very dusty and extremely smoky Unsuitable installation locations Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. Poorly ventila
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Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes. 15° or more Ventilation holes Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle (intake) of more than 15 degrees. Do not install the projector anywhere other than on a level surface or on the ceiling. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes may result in Ventilation holes uneven color uniformity and reducing the (exhaust) reliability
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Positioning the Projector and a screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector with the center of the lens within the areas indicated in the gray areas in the illustration. Use the values a, b and c in the table on page 15 as a guide. Ceiling installation Center of the screen c c Center of projec
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Connections and Preparations When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) Screen 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 size (inches) a 1212 1842 2472 3102 3732 4677 5622 6252 7827 9402 3 5 3 1 1 3 1 1 1 (minimum) (47 /4) (72 /8) (97 /8) (122 /4) (147) (184 /4) (221 /8) (246 /4) (308 /4) (370 /4) b 2105 3181 4257 5333 6409 8023 9637 10713 13403 16093 7 1 5 3 7 1 7 5 5 (maximum) (82 /8) (125 /4) (167 /8) (210) (252 /8) (315 /8) (379 /2) (421 /8) (527 /8) (633 /8) c 324 485 647 809 9
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2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 21) To project an image, connect video equipment 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 distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the projector. 16
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Connections and Preparations Step 2: 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; poor connection at the plugs may cause a malfunction or poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself. � Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. Connecting to a
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To connect to a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector. AV amplifier Speakers Right side of the projector DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with the HDMI output to HDMI output HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable with the
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Connections and Preparations To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or video connector You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors. See also the instruction manual of each equipment. Right side of the projector AV amplifier Speakers Video equipment to S video or video output S video or video cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Tip If you do not know to which connector yo
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Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector Computer to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional) : Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable with the HDMI logo. Tip Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 page 48, 56) Note If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display
