Operating Instructions
Page 5
... Precautions 6 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 7 Step 1: Installing the Projector ...........8 Before Setting Up the Projector ... 9 Installing the Projector and a Screen 10 Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....13 Connecting to a DVD Player/ Recorder or Digital Tuner 13 Connecting to Video Equipment 15 Connecting to a Computer ..........16 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 17 Step 4: Selecting the Menu...
... Precautions 6 Connections and Preparations Unpacking 7 Step 1: Installing the Projector ...........8 Before Setting Up the Projector ... 9 Installing the Projector and a Screen 10 Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....13 Connecting to a DVD Player/ Recorder or Digital Tuner 13 Connecting to Video Equipment 15 Connecting to a Computer ..........16 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 17 Step 4: Selecting the Menu...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
...After you ever have it was originally packed at the factory. 6 Precautions This manual covers models VPL-HS50 and VPL-HS51. Caution The projector is hot. they will come in this manual are those of the VPL-HS50 unless the model name is specifically mentioned. Precautions On safety • Check that the ...8226; Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have to be near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the AC power source (mains) as long as it checked by the plug. Never pull the cord itself has been turned...
...After you ever have it was originally packed at the factory. 6 Precautions This manual covers models VPL-HS50 and VPL-HS51. Caution The projector is hot. they will come in this manual are those of the VPL-HS50 unless the model name is specifically mentioned. Precautions On safety • Check that the ...8226; Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have to be near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the AC power source (mains) as long as it checked by the plug. Never pull the cord itself has been turned...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
...the carton to project the picture, etc. Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause 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 want to make sure it contains the following items: • Remote control (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Air filter (for replacement) (1) • AC power cord (1) • CD-ROM (Application software and Operating Instructions) (VPL...
...the carton to project the picture, etc. Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may cause 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 want to make sure it contains the following items: • Remote control (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Air filter (for replacement) (1) • AC power cord (1) • CD-ROM (Application software and Operating Instructions) (VPL...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...c, d and e indicated in the illustration show those in the table on the lens shift feature, see "Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position." (1 page 17) 10 Step 1: Installing the Projector Use the values a, b, c, d and e in the lower or left direction. Screen a b ce d a: Minimum projection ...feature* d: Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum horizontal lens shift feature* e: Maximum vertical distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the installation...
...c, d and e indicated in the illustration show those in the table on the lens shift feature, see "Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position." (1 page 17) 10 Step 1: Installing the Projector Use the values a, b, c, d and e in the lower or left direction. Screen a b ce d a: Minimum projection ...feature* d: Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector's lens when using the maximum horizontal lens shift feature* e: Maximum vertical distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 1 Determine the installation...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... 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 on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 58) 12 ...Step 1: Installing the Projector 2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 17) To project an ...
... 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 on a ceiling, see "Ceiling Installation." (1 page 58) 12 ...Step 1: Installing the Projector 2 Position the projector so that it fits the screen. (1 page 17) To project an ...
Operating Instructions
Page 14
Rear of the projector AV amplifier Speakers HDMI Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO INPUT DVD player/recorder, etc., with HDMI output to HDMI output : Video signal flow HDMI cable (not supplied) ...HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the projector. To connect to a DVD player/recorder equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder equipped with the HDMI output to the HDMI input of HDMI Licensing LLC. 14 Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Rear of the projector AV amplifier Speakers HDMI Y PB/CB PR/CR VIDEO INPUT DVD player/recorder, etc., with HDMI output to HDMI output : Video signal flow HDMI cable (not supplied) ...HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of the projector. To connect to a DVD player/recorder equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder equipped with the HDMI output to the HDMI input of HDMI Licensing LLC. 14 Step 2: Connecting the Projector
Operating Instructions
Page 15
... See also the instruction manual of the projector Speakers AV amplifier PR/CR VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT A Video equipment to S video or video output : Video signal flow S video or video cable (not supplied) ... connect a DVD player/recorder which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO (S video connector) or VIDEO (video connector), connect it to S VIDEO to enjoy better picture quality.
... See also the instruction manual of the projector Speakers AV amplifier PR/CR VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT A Video equipment to S video or video output : Video signal flow S video or video cable (not supplied) ... connect a DVD player/recorder which connector you should connect the cable, S VIDEO (S video connector) or VIDEO (video connector), connect it to S VIDEO to enjoy better picture quality.
Operating Instructions
Page 16
... If you set it to the computer's operating instructions supplied with your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the projector PR/CR VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT A Computer to only the external monitor. Connecting to a Computer Rear of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set ...
... If you set it to the computer's operating instructions supplied with your computer's display and an external monitor, the picture of the projector PR/CR VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT A Computer to only the external monitor. Connecting to a Computer Rear of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set ...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
Connections and Preparations Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Project an image on /standby), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/ VPL-HS50 ON/STANDBY indicator LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER Adjusters Remote control detector VPL-HS51 Remote control detector ON/STANDBY indicator Adjusters Tip The I/1 (on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Connections and Preparations Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Project an image on /standby), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/ VPL-HS50 ON/STANDBY indicator LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER Adjusters Remote control detector VPL-HS51 Remote control detector ON/STANDBY indicator Adjusters Tip The I/1 (on the screen and then adjust the picture position.
Operating Instructions
Page 18
...screen. Lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. Refer to the operating instructions of the signal input is set to adjust the picture position. menu, the channel 5 Move both LENS SHIFT dials to "On" in the Function of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT to ...turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Each time you press the button, the input indication changes. (1 page 24) Video INPUT Tip When "Auto Input Search" is automatically displayed. ON/...
...screen. Lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. Refer to the operating instructions of the signal input is set to adjust the picture position. menu, the channel 5 Move both LENS SHIFT dials to "On" in the Function of the connected equipment. 4 Press INPUT to ...turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Each time you press the button, the input indication changes. (1 page 24) Video INPUT Tip When "Auto Input Search" is automatically displayed. ON/...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
...1H 1/2H Top view : Picture position when moving the picture downward at maximum To adjust the vertical position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down . Side view 1V 1V 1V : Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum : Picture position when moving the picture to the right at maximum... Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 19 The picture moves up or down by a maximum of half of the...
...1H 1/2H Top view : Picture position when moving the picture downward at maximum To adjust the vertical position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down . Side view 1V 1V 1V : Picture position when moving the picture upward at maximum : Picture position when moving the picture to the right at maximum... Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position 19 The picture moves up or down by a maximum of half of the...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
Adjusters 20 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Note When you can move the picture vertically by a maximum of half of the screen size. 6 Adjust the picture size using the focus ring. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, you use the adjusters to adjust. Turn to keep the projector level. Zoom ring 7 Adjust the focus using the zoom ring.
Adjusters 20 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Note When you can move the picture vertically by a maximum of half of the screen size. 6 Adjust the picture size using the focus ring. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, you use the adjusters to adjust. Turn to keep the projector level. Zoom ring 7 Adjust the focus using the zoom ring.
Operating Instructions
Page 21
LIGHT INPUT 2 DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER 4-6 APA ADJ PIC MENU 3 WIDE MODE RCP RESET REAL COLOR PROCESSING Tip You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen displays. The factory default setting is English. Connections and Preparations Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language You can operate the menu using the M/m/
LIGHT INPUT 2 DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER 4-6 APA ADJ PIC MENU 3 WIDE MODE RCP RESET REAL COLOR PROCESSING Tip You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen displays. The factory default setting is English. Connections and Preparations Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language You can operate the menu using the M/m/
Operating Instructions
Page 22
...: Set : Exit : 6 Press M or m to the selected language. The menu changes to select a language, and press ENTER. or ENTER Picture Signal Function Status : Language : Input-A Signal Sel. : Color System : On English Computer Auto Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: Back: Exit: 5... Press M or m to select the Setup ENTER. or ENTER Picture Signal Function Status : Language : Input-A Signal Sel. 4 Press M or m to select "Language," and press , or ENTER. menu, and press...
...: Set : Exit : 6 Press M or m to the selected language. The menu changes to select a language, and press ENTER. or ENTER Picture Signal Function Status : Language : Input-A Signal Sel. : Color System : On English Computer Auto Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: Back: Exit: 5... Press M or m to select the Setup ENTER. or ENTER Picture Signal Function Status : Language : Input-A Signal Sel. 4 Press M or m to select "Language," and press , or ENTER. menu, and press...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
...23 Refer to turn on the projector. Lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. Projecting the Picture on the Screen VPL-HS50 LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 Focus ring Zoom ring Remote control detector VPL-HS51 Remote control detector ENTER Zoom.... The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. Lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet. ON/ STANDBY 3 Turn on /standby) switch to the operating instructions of the picture to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the connected equipment....
...23 Refer to turn on the projector. Lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red. Projecting the Picture on the Screen VPL-HS50 LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 Focus ring Zoom ring Remote control detector VPL-HS51 Remote control detector ENTER Zoom.... The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. Lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet. ON/ STANDBY 3 Turn on /standby) switch to the operating instructions of the picture to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the connected equipment....
Operating Instructions
Page 24
Example: To view the picture from Press INPUT to display Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video Component equipment connected to Y / PB/CB / PR/CR on Component the projector RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A* Equipment connected to the HDMI...
Example: To view the picture from Press INPUT to display Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video Component equipment connected to Y / PB/CB / PR/CR on Component the projector RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A* Equipment connected to the HDMI...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... 6 Turn the focus ring to obtain sharp focus. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. You can turn off the projector by holding the I/1 (on the screen. 2 Press the I /1 (on the Screen 25 Projecting the Picture on /standby) switch. Focus ring Turning Off the Power 1 Press the I /1 switch again. A message "POWER OFF...
... 6 Turn the focus ring to obtain sharp focus. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. You can turn off the projector by holding the I/1 (on the screen. 2 Press the I /1 (on the Screen 25 Projecting the Picture on /standby) switch. Focus ring Turning Off the Power 1 Press the I /1 switch again. A message "POWER OFF...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
... displayed with the correct aspect ratio. You can select the "Wide Mode" setting. Tip Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to the video signal received. Each time you press the button, you can also select it using the menu. (1 page ...40) LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER APA ADJ PIC MENU WIDE MODE RCP RESET REAL COLOR PROCESSING WIDE MODE button Press WIDE MODE. Selecting the ...
... displayed with the correct aspect ratio. You can select the "Wide Mode" setting. Tip Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture is recorded horizontally compressed to the video signal received. Each time you press the button, you can also select it using the menu. (1 page ...40) LIGHT INPUT DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 ENTER APA ADJ PIC MENU WIDE MODE RCP RESET REAL COLOR PROCESSING WIDE MODE button Press WIDE MODE. Selecting the ...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... is compressed and displayed in the Signal menu only when "Subtitle" is displayed in the same ratio to fill the vertical screen size. Projecting Normal A picture with subtitles. Selecting the Wide Screen Mode 27 Use this mode to fit the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom A 4:3 aspect ratio... the 16:9 screen. This mode is selected. • You can adjust the position of the subtitles with "Title Area" in the lower part of the picture with "V Position" in the Signal menu only when "Zoom" or "Subtitle" is ideal for viewing a wide-format movie. Good-bye Notes • You can adjust...
... is compressed and displayed in the Signal menu only when "Subtitle" is displayed in the same ratio to fill the vertical screen size. Projecting Normal A picture with subtitles. Selecting the Wide Screen Mode 27 Use this mode to fit the 16:9 screen. Wide Zoom A 4:3 aspect ratio... the 16:9 screen. This mode is selected. • You can adjust the position of the subtitles with "Title Area" in the lower part of the picture with "V Position" in the Signal menu only when "Zoom" or "Subtitle" is ideal for viewing a wide-format movie. Good-bye Notes • You can adjust...
Operating Instructions
Page 28
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode • Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image. • Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected. 28 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode • Select the wide screen mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that of the original image. • Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected. 28 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode