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3-198-141-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-AW15 VPL-AW10 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-198-141-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-AW15 VPL-AW10 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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... recycling information, please contact your local authorities regarding safe disposal. Disposal of these materials may be disposed of properly. Trademark Information "BRAVIA" and Sony Corporation. Disposal of Used Lamp This projector's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of it in the same way. The material contained in this lamp are trademarks or registered...
... recycling information, please contact your local authorities regarding safe disposal. Disposal of these materials may be disposed of properly. Trademark Information "BRAVIA" and Sony Corporation. Disposal of Used Lamp This projector's lamp contains mercury and should dispose of it in the same way. The material contained in this lamp are trademarks or registered...
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...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...Picture Viewing Mode 31 Adjusting the Picture Quality .......... 32 Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing (VPL-AW15 only 33 Using Other Functions 35 Using the Menus Operation through the Menus .......... 36 Picture Menu 40 Advanced Picture ...
...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...Picture Viewing Mode 31 Adjusting the Picture Quality .......... 32 Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing (VPL-AW15 only 33 Using Other Functions 35 Using the Menus Operation through the Menus .......... 36 Picture Menu 40 Advanced Picture ...
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Others Troubleshooting 51 Warning Indicators 53 Message Lists 54 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake 55 Replacing the Air Filter 58 Fitting the lens cap 58 Specifications 59 Preset Signals 61 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items 64 Ceiling Installation 66 When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support ......... 66 When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support ......... 70 Index 73 6
Others Troubleshooting 51 Warning Indicators 53 Message Lists 54 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake 55 Replacing the Air Filter 58 Fitting the lens cap 58 Specifications 59 Preset Signals 61 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items 64 Ceiling Installation 66 When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support ......... 66 When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support ......... 70 Index 73 6
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...have to ship your hand or objects 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; You cannot use some of the functions or menu options for several days. ...The model name is located at the factory. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the bottom of the projector (Example: VPL-AW15). Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. Precautions On safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit ...
...have to ship your hand or objects 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; You cannot use some of the functions or menu options for several days. ...The model name is located at the factory. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the bottom of the projector (Example: VPL-AW15). Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. Precautions On safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit ...
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... holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) Remote control detector (1 page 21) Focus ring (1 page 24) Zoom lever (1 page 24) LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22) 8 LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53) ?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) INPUT button (1 page 27) MENU button (1 page 36) v/V/b/B (arrow)/ (enter) button...
... holes (intake) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) Remote control detector (1 page 21) Focus ring (1 page 24) Zoom lever (1 page 24) LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22) 8 LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53) ?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) INPUT button (1 page 27) MENU button (1 page 36) v/V/b/B (arrow)/ (enter) button...
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Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/ VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) (1 page 19) Y/PB/CB/PR/CR (phono type) (1 page 17) INPUT A connector (1 page 20) HDMI connector (1 page 18) - AC IN socket Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Lamp cover (1 page 56) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 66) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) ID label Air filter cover (1 page 57) Adjusters (1 page 24) 9
Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/ VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) (1 page 19) Y/PB/CB/PR/CR (phono type) (1 page 17) INPUT A connector (1 page 20) HDMI connector (1 page 18) - AC IN socket Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) Lamp cover (1 page 56) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 66) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 13) ID label Air filter cover (1 page 57) Adjusters (1 page 24) 9
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.... Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause a short circuit and may generate heat. 11 Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. • Operating Instructions (this manual) • AC power cord (1) • Air filter (for replacement) (1) Inserting the batteries into the remote control Push and slide ... to project the picture, etc. Unpacking Check the carton to open. Connections and Preparations Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you have purchased the...
.... Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause a short circuit and may generate heat. 11 Remove this lens cap when you use the projector. • Operating Instructions (this manual) • AC power cord (1) • Air filter (for replacement) (1) Inserting the batteries into the remote control Push and slide ... to project the picture, etc. Unpacking Check the carton to open. Connections and Preparations Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you have purchased the...
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... places and you can be used in a location away from walls Allow at least 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) between the projector and walls. Poorly ventilated location Near a heat or smoke sensor Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to the...easily. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from a VCR or other devices. Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. 12 Before...
... places and you can be used in a location away from walls Allow at least 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) between the projector and walls. Poorly ventilated location Near a heat or smoke sensor Malfunction of the sensor may cause a malfunction of the unit due to the...easily. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from a VCR or other devices. Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. 12 Before...
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.../rear and left/right 15° or more Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle of more 13 Do not install the projector anywhere other than 15 degrees. When installing the unit at altitudes When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the ...holes. Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector at high altitudes may result in the Setup menu to 9. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set "Cooling Setting" in uneven color uniformity...
.../rear and left/right 15° or more Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle of more 13 Do not install the projector anywhere other than 15 degrees. When installing the unit at altitudes When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the ...holes. Connections and Preparations Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector at high altitudes may result in the Setup menu to 9. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set "Cooling Setting" in uneven color uniformity...
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... in the illustration show those in the illustration (VPL-AW15 only). Screen 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 (VPL-AW15 only) *c: Vertical distance between the center ...of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum upper vertical...
... in the illustration show those in the illustration (VPL-AW15 only). Screen 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 (VPL-AW15 only) *c: Vertical distance between the center ...of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum upper vertical...
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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 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.
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...proper cables for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs properly; Connecting to a VCR To connect to the operating instructions of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder, HDD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital tuner, etc., with component video connectors Component video cable ...(not supplied) : Video signal flow 17 Connections and Preparations Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to pull it out with holding the plug, not the cable itself. • Refer to a DVD...
...proper cables for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs properly; Connecting to a VCR To connect to the operating instructions of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder, HDD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital tuner, etc., with component video connectors Component video cable ...(not supplied) : Video signal flow 17 Connections and Preparations Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to pull it out with holding the plug, not the cable itself. • Refer to a DVD...
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... : Video signal flow HDMI cable (not supplied) When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to the HDMI input of HDMI standards. Rear of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with HDMI output to use a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo. ...This...
... : Video signal flow HDMI cable (not supplied) When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to the HDMI input of HDMI standards. Rear of the projector AV amplifier Speakers DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player, etc., with HDMI output to use a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo. ...This...
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.../recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors. 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 In order to enjoy better...
.../recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors. 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 In order to enjoy better...
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...) Note If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer's display and this equipment, the picture 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...
...) Note If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer's display and this equipment, the picture 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...
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... 1 ?/1 (On/standby) indicator 5 LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) Remote control detector 6, 7 Zoom lever, Focus ring 2 4 Tip The ?/1 (On/standby), INPUT, MENU, and v/V/b/B/ (joystick) buttons on the top panel of the projector. Lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet. The ?/1 (On/standby) ...indicator lights in red. 1 After connecting the AC cord to the screen instead of the projector function the same as those on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote control. In this case, point the remote control to...
... 1 ?/1 (On/standby) indicator 5 LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) Remote control detector 6, 7 Zoom lever, Focus ring 2 4 Tip The ?/1 (On/standby), INPUT, MENU, and v/V/b/B/ (joystick) buttons on the top panel of the projector. Lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet. The ?/1 (On/standby) ...indicator lights in red. 1 After connecting the AC cord to the screen instead of the projector function the same as those on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote control. In this case, point the remote control to...
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... in green for the menu screen. Each time you press the button, the input indication and equipment to project the picture on the projector. To adjust the horizontal position To adjust the vertical position 22 Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT ... seconds, and then lights in the Function menu, the input terminal with effective signals is set to "On" in green. (VPL-AW15 only) 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch...
... in green for the menu screen. Each time you press the button, the input indication and equipment to project the picture on the projector. To adjust the horizontal position To adjust the vertical position 22 Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT ... seconds, and then lights in the Function menu, the input terminal with effective signals is set to "On" in green. (VPL-AW15 only) 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch...
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Turn to keep the projector level. Zoom lever 7 Adjust the focus using the zoom lever. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to adjust. Adjusters Note Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters. 24 6 Adjust the picture size using the focus ring.
Turn to keep the projector level. Zoom lever 7 Adjust the focus using the zoom lever. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to adjust. Adjusters Note Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters. 24 6 Adjust the picture size using the focus ring.
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... view the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector. Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the projector. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the Function signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. setting in the Setup menu according to "On" in ...
... view the picture from the equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector. Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected to the projector. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the Function signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. setting in the Setup menu according to "On" in ...