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• Check that the operating voltage of your Attn: Business Information Center (BIC) radio/TV technician for help. to them whenever you call upon your Sony unit is identical with the voltage of your You are cautioned that any changes or 12451 Gateway Boulevard dealer regarding this product.
Table of Contents Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Overview Using the menu Bring out the fascination of a movie theater ....................................PICTURE SETTING menu Identification of parts ........................................PICTURE MODE ....................ADJUST PICTURE .................... Projecting Images INPUT SETTING menu ......................
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Table of Contents (continued) Installation/Connections Maintenance Notes for installation Lamp and filter maintenance ........................................Unsuitable installation Replacing the lamp/air filter ................................Improper use Note for maintaining good performance ..................................Installing the projector Troubleshooting ............................................Floor installation Power ....................
Imagine how it feels like to watch a movie in a movie theater —— the large screen, the velvety quality of the film, the natural and vivid color. Sony’s goal in designing this projector is to reproduce the “emotional space” of a movie theater. Carl Zeiss lens...
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50% open area ratio quality, providing the ultimate movie-viewing device. Because of this, the space between 12-bit 10-bit experience at home. each pixel narrows by 0.35 µm, the opening “SXRD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. correction correction...
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Perfect rendition of natural colors Reproducing bottomless whites, spectacular reds Highly-uniform color reproduction over the entire screen — Pure xenon lamp — Isometric illumination system Reproducing the brightness of clear whites and reds was a difficult matter for projectors because of the UHP lamp In previous projectors, one of the physical As shown in the diagram below, this system (ultra high pressure mercury lamp), a standard light...
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Exquisite detail — Carl Zeiss lens MTF Diagrams The Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) is an objective between the center and any corner of the image), and method used to clearly represent and evaluate the the vertical axis gives the contrast when the spatial performance of lenses.
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Enjoy the silence Flow of air Heat sink with a radiation coating 5 mm foamed aluminum panel Ventilation holes (exhaust) Side ventilation holes (intake) Front ventilation holes (intake) This projector ventilates the heat of the To ensure virtual silence, this projector uses The calorific value of the pure xenon lamp is A 5 mm thick foamed aluminum panel is power supply and lamp as shown in the...
Identification of parts Front/Top Front/Top Rear/Bottom Front remote detector (SIRCS receiver) Rear remote detector (SIRCS receiver) Lens/Lens protector Ventilation holes (exhaust) Ventilation holes Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter Note on ventilation holes (intake/exhaust) Adjusters • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as When a picture is projected on an exterior this may cause internal heat build-up.
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Identification of parts (continued) Control panel ?/1 (on/standby) button Turns the projector on when the projector is in the standby mode. To turn off the projector, press the ?/1 button twice or press and hold the ?/1 button for about one second according to the indications on the screen.
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Identification of parts (continued) Remote PICTURE MUTING button GAMMA button WIDE MODE button IRIS CONT button Turns off the picture. Press Selects the projector’s gamma Each time you press this Emphasizes the contrast again to restore the picture. value from settings you made button, the “Wide Mode”...
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Identification of parts (continued) Inserting batteries Notes on batteries • Make sure that the battery polarity (orientation) is correct when inserting batteries. Turn the screw counterclockwise using a Replace the lid, then turn the screw • Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or mix coin, etc.
Projecting images Front Rear Press the ?/1 button on the remote or Adjust the display settings below. on the control panel to turn the projector Press the LENS CONT button on the • remote repeatedly or the FOCUS button on the control panel to turn on Turn on any equipment connected to the Remote detector Remote detector...
Projecting images (continued) To turn off the power Selecting the screen projection mode Notes on changing the screen projection mode If you operate the projector without viewing the screen This projector provides you with various choices of You can enjoy various screen projection screen projection mode.
Using the menu The projector is equipped with an on-screen To turn off the menu display Use the M or m button to select an item, Select an item. menu for making various adjustments and then press the , or ENTER button. Use the M or m button to select an item, Press the MENU button.
PICTURE SETTING menu PICTURE MODE ADJUST PICTURE To store the settings Adjusts color tones. You can select the picture mode that best 1 Select “User1,” “User2,” or “User3.” The ADJUST PICTURE menu is used for The higher the setting, the more greenish the suits the type of program or your adjusting the picture.
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PICTURE SETTING menu (continued) Color Temp DRC Palette: Input signals and adjustable items Adjust the “Reality” and “Clarity” of a picture Adjusts the color temperature. Input signal to suit your taste. These items are adjustable Item only when “DRC High Dens.” or “DRC Video or S video Component Video GBR...
INPUT SETTING menu ADJUST SIGNAL AUTO WIDE SETTING Auto Wide Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust When set to “2,” the most appropriate screen Off: computer signal input from the INPUT B the input signal.
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INPUT SETTING menu (continued) Screen projection mode when “Auto Wide 1” or “Auto Wide 2” is set About the screen projection mode Notes on wide mode (depending on the type of picture) This projector provides you with various choices of •...
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INPUT SETTING menu (continued) Adjustable items Wide Mode Wide Zoom: (depending on the screen projection mode) Enjoy various screen pojection modes in either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio as follows: Item V Position Title Area 16:9 “Full,” 4:3 “Normal,” “Wide Zoom,” “Zoom,”...
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INPUT SETTING menu (continued) Input signals and adjustable items Preset signals Input signal Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size Item Video or S video Component Video GBR Computer (Y/C) Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg —...
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It also allows output of the most Macintosh 21" 1456 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1600 appropriate refresh value automatically, Sony News 1708 1152 × 900 Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg V-neg 1504 based on the resolution of the monitor.
SET SETTING menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing INPUT-B Signal Sel. Signals that can be input according to the INPUT-B setting the settings of the projector. Select “Computer,”“Component,” or “Video Setting of INPUT-B Signal GBR,” according to the signal input via the �������...
MENU SETTING menu INSTALL SETTING menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for Status (on-screen display) The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for V Keystone changing the on-screen menu settings of the changing the installation settings of the When set to “Off,” the on-screen display is Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of projector.
INSTALL SETTING menu (continued) INFORMATION menu Background Direct Power On The INFORMATION menu is used for Lamp Timer checking information such as the frequency Selects the background color of the screen Sets the power status of the projector when Displays the total number of hours the when no signal is input.
ImageDirector Features Operating system environment Installing ImageDirector Insert the ImageDirector CD-ROM in the for ImageDirector computer’s CD-ROM drive. Using ImageDirector, you can adjust the To use ImageDirector, you need to install it The startup window appears. projector’s gamma value to your satisfaction on your computer.
ImageDirector (continued) Uninstalling ImageDirector For Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Uninstall ImageDirector as follows. 1 Click [Start] on the taskbar. Note The [Start] menu appears. • To uninstall the ImageDirector application installed 2 Click [Control Panel] on the [Start] menu. on your computer, first close ImageDirector.
Notes for installation About ventilation holes • Leave a space of more than 20 cm (7 Very dusty areas Tilting front/rear and right/left inches) from the rear panel and 30 cm (11 The projector has ventilation holes (intake inches) from other surfaces. and exhaust) as shown below.
Installation measurement When you install the projector on a desk, etc., For set up of your QUALIA 004, please consult with an authorized Sony custom installer. see the following chart for the appropriate You can calculate the throwing distance between the screen and the lens (TD) using the chart installation measurements.
(TD) using installation measurements. support. the chart or formula on page 63. For set up of your QUALIA 004, please consult with an authorized Sony custom installer. For the VPLL-ZP310 short focal lens/ PSS-100 projector the VPLL-ZP400 middle focal lens suspension support ���...
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Connections Connector panel (Left side) Notes on connections Connecting a computer When making connections, be sure to do the following: • If you set your computer to output the • Turn off all equipment before making any signal to both your computer’s display and connections.
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For details, see page Component with a CONTROL S IN jack (stereo minijack) Computer DVI-D connector Connect to the control S out jacks of Sony equipment. For system control For system control Connect to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the...
Operating the projector from a computer Accessing the projector from a Checking the status of the Controlling the projector from a Setting up the projector computer projector computer Click “Setup.” The Password Properties dialog box appears. The name of the “User” You can check the present status of the Click “Information.”...
Operating the projector from a computer (continued) Setting the date and time Setting passwords for “Administrator” and Report Timing field Maintenance Report “User” Click “Date and Time.” Regular Report Lamp Reminder: This setting is required for the Regular Click “Password.” You can set passwords for A report on the present status of the Select this check box and enter the limit Report function.
Operating the projector from a computer (continued) Address field Mail Form field Advanced setting Select the e-mail message type from Address Click “Advanced Menu” to display the “Standard” or “Simple.” When the number of Enter the e-mail addresses where you want Advertisement button, PJ Talk button and charactors in an e-mail message is limited the e-mail messages to be sent in each text...
Lamp and filter maintenance Note for maintaining good performance Replacing the lamp/air filter On fan noise On moisture condensation A cooling fan is installed in the projector. If the projector is placed in a room where the When the lamp begins to dim, replace it When the projector is turned on, you may heat has just been turned on, moisture promptly with a new one.
Troubleshooting Picture If the projector appears to be operating erratically, follow the procedures outlined below. Symptom Cause/Remedy •A cable is disconnected or not connected properly. Check that the Try to diagnose and correct the problem proper connections have been made. using the troubleshooting guide on page •Invalid input setting.
Troubleshooting (continued) Picture (continued) Warning messages Message Cause/Remedy Symptom Cause/Remedy •The internal temperature is too high. Turn off the power. Check to see •When a commercial comes on or a program changes, etc., the picture that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. Check to see if the air may be distorted for a few seconds.
Troubleshooting (continued) Information panel display Information panel display (continued) Message Cause/Remedy Message Cause/Remedy High temp! Switch to high •When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, press the •The top cover or air filter is detached. Contact QUALIA Customer COVER FAILURE altitude mode on? M button.
Warranty card and Specifications after-sale services • Please note that the warranty card for this Optical characteristics INPUT A product will be mailed to you in the next Component/Progressive Panel dispay two to three weeks. component/HD signal: Phono 0.78-inch SXRD panel •...
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Specifications (Continued) General A nameplate that indicates the model and Warning on power connection serial numbers is located beside the input Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. Dimensions 598 × 206 × 753 mm jacks on the bottom of the projector. ×...
Index W, X, Y AC IN socket DDE Film HDMI 22, 67 MAC address Screen projection mode 28, 41 Warning messages ..................................Mail Report function Screen resolution Wide Mode 28, 40 AC power cord DDE Progressive High Altitude Mode 50, 57 ......