Sony VPL-VW915ES Operating Instructions Manual

Sony VPL-VW915ES Operating Instructions Manual

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5-022-947-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual, supplied Quick Reference Manual
and Safety Regulations thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
VPL-VW790ES
VPL-VW915ES

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  • Page 1 5-022-947-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual, supplied Quick Reference Manual and Safety Regulations thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. VPL-VW790ES VPL-VW915ES...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of Controls Error Handling Front/Right Side ............3 Troubleshooting ............35 Rear/Left Side/Bottom ..........4 About Indicators ............37 Remote Control ............5 Message Lists ............38 Connections and Preparations Others Installing the Unit ............6 Updating the Software ..........
  • Page 3: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Front/Right Side Connectors Indicators Others a ON/STANDBY indicator (page 37) i Ventilation holes (intake) b WARNING indicator (page 37) j Remote control detector (page 6) Connectors c LAN connector (page 33) d HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector (page 10) e TRIGGER 1/TRIGGER 2 connector (page 30) f IR IN connector Inputs the signals to control the projector.
  • Page 4: Rear/Left Side/Bottom

    Rear/Left Side/Bottom The buttons on the control panel function the same as those on the remote control. Control panel Control panel Others a [/1 (On/Standby) button (page 7) f Remote control detector (page 6) b INPUT button (page 11) g Ventilation holes (exhaust) c MENU button (page 16) h AC IN socket (page 7) d M/m/</, (arrow)/ENTER button (page 16)
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    a LIGHT button Remote Control Illuminates the buttons on the remote control. b Infrared transmitter c ?/1 (On/Standby) button (page 7) d INPUT button (page 11) e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 15) f LENS ADJUSTMENT buttons (page 7) g POSITION button (page 12) h RESET button (page 17) i M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter) button...
  • Page 6: Connections And Preparations

    Connections and Preparations Installing the Unit Adjusting the Picture Position The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture you use the lens shift features.
  • Page 7 After connecting the AC power cord to the unit, plug Adjust the picture size. the AC power cord into a wall outlet. Press the LENS ADJUSTMENT (ZOOM) button to The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the display the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test unit goes into standby mode.
  • Page 8 To adjust the horizontal position Note The range to move the picture projected on the screen can be adjusted only within the octagon area illustrated below. For details, Press </,. see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 48). The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 31% of the screen width from the center of Range of movement of the projected picture the lens.
  • Page 9 Lens adjustment window (test pattern) 1.78:1 (16:9) 1.33:1 (4:3) 2.35:1 1.85:1 The dashed lines show the screen sizes of each aspect ratio.
  • Page 10: Connecting To Video Equipment Or A Computer

    Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer ® You can enjoy high picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player/recorder, or PlayStation equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the unit. When making connections, be sure to do the following: •...
  • Page 11: Projecting

    Projecting Projecting the Picture Watching 3D Video Images Turn on both the unit and the equipment connected to the unit. You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D games and 3D Blu-ray Discs, using the Active 3D Glasses. Press INPUT to display the input palette on the screen.
  • Page 12: Using The 3D Glasses

    Using the 3D Glasses Using the Picture Position Turn on the 3D glasses, and register them on the unit. For details on how to register the 3D glasses, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 3D You can store up to five combinations of lens settings glasses.
  • Page 13: Selecting The Aspect Ratio According To The Video Signal

    Image of the lens moving Selecting the Aspect In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen. Ratio According to the Video Signal You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video When a 1.78:1 (16:9) image is input signal received.
  • Page 14 Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting Recommended setting and Original image resultant images • Select the aspect mode taking into account that changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a Normal different look from that of the original image. •...
  • Page 15: Selecting The Picture Viewing Mode

    Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room conditions. You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively. Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons. CALIBRATED PRESET buttons Setting items Description...
  • Page 16: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Note The menu displays used for the explanation may be different from the actual menu display. Pop-up menu Operation through the Setting items Menus The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.
  • Page 17 Make the setting or adjustment of an item. When changing the adjustment level Press M/, to increase the value, and press m/< to decrease the value. Press to store the setting and restore the original menu screen. When changing the setting Press M/m to change the setting.
  • Page 18: Picture Menu

    Database: Select “Normal” or “Mastered in 4K.” “Mastered in 4K” provides image quality suitable for Blu-ray Disc™ “Mastered in 4K” releasing from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and detail of the picture become sharper.
  • Page 19 Setting items Description Cinema Black Pro Advanced Iris and Laser Dynamic Control: Adjusts the range of the laser light and iris (diaphragm). Setting Full: Automatically adjusts the laser light, iris (diaphragm), and signal processing according to the [ADVANCED IRIS] brightness level of the input source and optimizes the amount of light. This results in a bright and high contrast image.
  • Page 20 Setting items Description Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature. [COLOR TEMP] D93: Equivalent to 9,300 K color temperature normally used in TVs. Gives white colors a blue tint. D75: Equivalent to 7,500 K color temperature used as an ancillary standard illuminant. Gives a neutral tint between “D93”...
  • Page 21 Setting items Description Gamma Correction Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture. [GAMMA CORRECTION] Select a favorite tone from 10 options. 1.8: Bright Produces a brighter picture overall. 2.6: Dark Produces a darker picture overall. Gamma 7: Enhances the dark parts and sharpens the images. Gamma 8: Produces a brighter picture than Gamma 7.
  • Page 22 Setting items Description Color Space Converts the color space. [COLOR SPACE] BT.709: An ITU-R BT.709 color space, which is used for high-definition television broadcast or Blu-ray Disc. The color space is equivalent to sRGB. BT.2020: The color space is wider than BT.709. Use this setting when playing back HDR content. Color Space 1: The color space suited for watching TV programs and video images, such as sports, concerts, etc.
  • Page 23: Advanced Picture Menu

    Advanced Picture Menu You can adjust the gaps in color that have occurred after a long period of use. Notes • Auto Calibration results in relatively coarse calibration. The color settings are not guaranteed to be the same as the factory default values. •...
  • Page 24: Screen Menu

    Screen Menu You can set the picture size, aspect mode, etc. Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustment/Setting Items” (page 42). Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control. Setting items Description Picture Position...
  • Page 25 Setting items Description Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. On: Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom using the M/m button. Adjust the amount of blanking using the </, button. Off: Turns off the Blanking function.
  • Page 26: Setup Menu

    • To use the function, the unit should be connected to the network in advance (page 31). • To turn on the power with the Remote Start function, a special command should be sent from a PC or a terminal. For details, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Note When the Remote Start is set to “On,”...
  • Page 27: Function Menu

    Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the unit. Setting items Description 3D Settings You can change the settings of the 3D function. 2D-3D Display Sel. For Switching the video images to “2D” or “3D.” Auto: Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D information* are input.
  • Page 28 Setting items Description Test Pattern Displays a test pattern according to the setting. A test pattern appears on the screen to be used when adjusting the lens with “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens Shift.” Off: A test pattern does not appear. While the test pattern is displayed, it is only displayed in green to allow you to adjust the focus easily.
  • Page 29: Items Locked By Settings Lock

    Items Locked by Settings Lock Group 1 Group 2 Picture menu Setup menu Reset Status Reality Creation Language Advanced Iris and Laser Setting Menu Position Dynamic HDR Enhancer High Altitude Mode Motionflow Remote Start Contrast Network Management Brightness Power Saving Color Function menu Color Temp.
  • Page 30: Installation Menu

    Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. Setting items Description Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically. H: Flips the picture horizontally. V: Flips the picture vertically. Off: The picture does not flip.
  • Page 31 Setting items Description When “Zone” is selected: Select the position to adjust with the </, button for the horizontal position (H Position) and the M/m button for the vertical position (V Position), then press Set the amount to adjust with the </, button for the horizontal direction (H) and with the M/m button for the vertical direction (V).
  • Page 32: Information Menu

    Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, input signal type/format, software version and the cumulated hours of usage of the light. Items Description Model Name Displays the model name Serial No. Displays the serial number. Signal type Displays the resolution of the input signal which you are selecting.
  • Page 33: Using Network Features

    Using Network Features Connection to the network allows you to operate the Start a Web browser on the computer, enter the following features. following in the address field, then press the Enter key Use the projector with only necessary functions enabled. on your computer.
  • Page 34: Operating The Control Window

    Note Operating the Control If you forget your password, consult with qualified Sony personnel. The password will be reset with your permission. Window Confirming the Information Regarding the Unit Switching the Page You can confirm the current settings for the unit on the Click one of the Page Switching buttons to display the Information page.
  • Page 35: Error Handling

    Error Handling Troubleshooting If the unit appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy Page The power is not turned on.
  • Page 36 Remote control Symptom Cause and Remedy Page The remote control does not work. Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries. – Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. – If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector, the unit may work –...
  • Page 37: About Indicators

    Note If the symptom persists even after carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel. If the indicator starts flashing in a way of other than the above, turn off, and then turn on the power with the [/1 (On/Standby) button on the remote control or control panel of the unit.
  • Page 38: Message Lists

    Message Lists Warning messages Symptom Cause and Remedy Page High temp.! Light off in 1 min. Turn off the power. – Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. 3, 4 Frequency is out of range! Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the acceptable frequency range of the unit.
  • Page 39: Others

    USB memory to the USB terminal of the unit, then perform the update. To use the features updated, insert a USB memory device into a PC connected to the internet. Download the update files from the following Sony website: https://www.pro.sony.eu/ The website also explains how to install the update.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    • The values for mass and dimensions are approximate. • Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. • Information on optional accessories in this manual is current as of September 2020.
  • Page 41: Preset Signals

    Preset Signals The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this unit. When a signal other than the preset signals shown below is input, the picture may not be displayed properly. Preset memory Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync...
  • Page 42: Input Signals And Adjustment/Setting Items

    Preset memory Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync 3840 × 2160/30p 3840 × 2160/30p (3840 × 2160) 67.433 29.970 – 4096 × 2160/24p 4096 × 2160/24p (4096 × 2160) 54.000 24.000 – Preset memory numbers for each input signal Digital signal Signal Preset memory number...
  • Page 43: Compatible 3D Signals

    Screen menu Input signal Item Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal Aspect* – : Adjustable/can be set –: Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: For further details, refer to the tables in “Aspect Mode” (page 44). Note When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information menu (page 32) and “Digital signal”...
  • Page 44: Aspect Mode

    When the unit is set to convert 2D video images to 3D video images, some items on the menus may be not available to adjust/set, depending on the “3D Format” settings on the Function menu. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu.
  • Page 45: Motionflow

    Acceptable signals 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720 3D format Side-by-Side Over-Under Frame packing Simulated 3D Preset memory number 7, 8, 10 to 14 10 to 14 18 to 20, 71, 72 7, 8, 10 to 14 (page 41) 1.85:1 Zoom 2.35:1 Zoom Normal V Stretch...
  • Page 46: Storage Conditions Of Adjustment/Setting Items

    Storage Conditions of Adjustment/Setting Items Each adjustable/setting item is individually stored for each input connector. For further details, see the tables below. Preset memory numbers for each input signal Input Preset memory numbers HDMI 1 (2D) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55, 74 to 79, 93 to 96 HDMI 2 (2D) HDMI 1 (3D) 7, 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72...
  • Page 47 Screen menu Item Storage conditions Aspect For Picture Position 1.85:1, 2.35:1, or Custom 1-3 Blanking...
  • Page 48: Projection Distance And Lens Shift Range

    Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the projected surface. Projection distance L Front of the lens Projected image The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted from the center of the projected image.
  • Page 49 When projecting in 1.90:1 (Native Full Display 17:9) format 1.90 Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height 80" (2.03 m) 1.80 × 0.95 (71 × 37) 2.32 – 4.77 (91 – 187) 100"...
  • Page 50 When projecting in 1.78:1 (16:9) format 1.78 Video display area Projection area Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height 80" (2.03 m) 1.77 × 1.00 (70 × 39) 2.44 – 5.01 (96 – 197) 100"...
  • Page 51 When projecting in 2.35:1 format 2.35 Video display area Projection area Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height 80" (2.03 m) 1.87 × 0.80 (74 × 31) 2.41 – 4.96 (95 – 195) 100"...
  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front Unit: mm (inches) 560 (22 280 (11 280 (11 Center of the lens Bottom Unit: mm (inches) Front of the cabinet 79.7 147.7 150.6 425.8 (16 15.7 ( 496 (19 The distance between the front of the lens and the front of the cabinet Unit: mm (inches) 41.9 (1 Front of the lens...
  • Page 53 Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support Front view Unit: mm (inches) 150 (5 Center of the supporting pole Ceiling The bottom surface of the mount bracket Center of the lens Side view Unit: mm (inches) 218.3 (8 130 (5 45 (1 Front of the cabinet 263.3 (10 496 (19...
  • Page 54 Top view Unit: mm (inches) 218.3 (8 130 (5 Front of the cabinet Upper ceiling mount bracket 263.3 (10 Center of the supporting pole (The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit.) Holes for the ceiling mount Use the screws with a length of 5.3 mm ( inches, minimum) to 7.0 mm ( inches, maximum) for the ceiling mount.
  • Page 55 Sony Corporation...

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