Sony Projector VPL AW10 User Manual

3-198-141-11 (1)  
Video Projector  
Operating Instructions  
VPL-AW15  
VPL-AW10  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
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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  
Lamp in this product contains mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be  
regulated due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact  
your local authorities or the Electronic  
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).  
Trademark Information  
“BRAVIA” and  
are trademarks of  
Sony Corporation.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing  
LLC.  
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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  
afval (KCA).  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
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 product  
shall not be treated as household waste.  
Instead it shall be handed over to the  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this product is  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences  
for the environment and human health,  
which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of this  
product. The recycling of materials will  
help to conserve natural resources. For  
more detailed information about  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE.  
DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL RULES.  
recycling of this product, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household  
waste disposal service or the shop where  
you purchased the product.  
For customers in Taiwan only  
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Checking the model name of the  
projector .............................................7  
Projecting the Picture on the  
Screen .............................................. 27  
Selecting the Picture Viewing  
Mode ............................................... 31  
Adjusting the Picture Using Real  
(VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 33  
Before Setting Up the  
Projector ..........................12  
Positioning the Projector and a  
screen ..............................14  
Advanced Picture Menu  
(VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 43  
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture  
Position .............................................21  
Step 4: Selecting the Menu  
Language ..........................................25  
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Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter  
(intake) ............................................. 55  
Input Signals and Adjustable/  
Setting Items ................... 64  
When Using the PSS-H10 Projector  
Suspension Support ......... 66  
When Using the PSS-610 Projector  
Suspension Support ......... 70  
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Precautions  
Checking the model  
name of the  
On safety  
projector  
• 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.  
Check the model name of the projector first.  
The model name is located at the bottom of  
the projector (Example: VPL-AW15).  
You cannot use some of the functions or  
menu options for certain projector models.  
• 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 accessible.  
• The unit is not disconnected to the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
unit itself has been turned off.  
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is  
on.  
• Do not place your hand or objects near the  
ventilation holes. The air coming out is  
hot.  
On preventing internal heat build-  
up  
After you turn off the power with the ?/1  
(On/standby) switch, do not disconnect the  
unit from the wall outlet while the cooling  
fan is still running.  
Caution  
The projector is equipped with ventilation  
holes (intake) and ventilation holes  
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything  
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; they will come in handy if  
you ever have to ship your unit. For  
maximum protection, repack your unit as it  
was originally packed at the factory.  
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Location of Controls  
Front/Side  
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote  
control to operate the projector.  
Note  
LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53)  
While the ?/1 (On/  
?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22)  
standby) indicator lights in  
orange, the power saving  
INPUT button (1 page 27)  
MENU button (1 page 36)  
v/V/b/B (arrow)/  
(enter) button  
Ventilation holes  
(exhaust) (1 page 13)  
Remote control detector  
Ventilation holes  
Focus ring (1 page 24)  
LENS SHIFT dials  
(VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22)  
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Rear/Bottom  
Ventilation holes  
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  
Projector suspension  
support attaching  
Ventilation holes (intake)  
ID label  
Ventilation holes  
(intake)  
Air filter cover  
Lamp cover  
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Remote Control  
Infrared transmitter  
LIGHT button  
Illuminates the buttons on  
the remote control.  
?/1 (On/standby)  
PIC MUTING button  
INPUT button  
FREEZE button  
APA button (1 page 48)  
RESET button  
M/m/</, (arrow)/  
(enter) buttons  
MENU button  
RCP button  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
WIDE MODE button  
ADJ PIC button  
PICTURE MODE buttons  
CONTRAST +/– button  
BRIGHT +/– button  
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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  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
• Lens cap (1)  
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 (this manual)  
• AC power cord (1)  
• Air filter (for replacement) (1)  
Inserting the batteries into the remote control  
Insert the batteries E side first as shown in the illustration.  
Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may  
cause a short circuit and may generate heat.  
Push and slide to open.  
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Step 1: Installing the Projector  
The projector displays pictures output from  
a VCR or other devices.  
Near a heat or smoke sensor  
The projector can be used in various places  
and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures  
easily.  
Before Setting Up the  
Projector  
Malfunction of the sensor may occur.  
Very dusty and extremely smoky  
locations  
Unsuitable installation  
Do not place the projector in the following  
situations, which may cause malfunction  
or damage to the projector.  
Poorly ventilated location  
Install in a location away from walls  
Allow at least 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)  
between the projector and walls.  
Hot and humid  
Locations subject to direct cool or  
warm air from an air-conditioner  
Installing the projector in such a location  
may cause a malfunction of the unit due to  
moisture condensation or rise in  
temperature.  
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Improper use  
Do not do any of the following while using  
the projector.  
Blocking the ventilation holes.  
15° or more  
Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle  
of more than 15 degrees.  
Ventilation  
holes  
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  
uneven color uniformity and reducing the  
reliability of the effects of the lamp.  
(intake)  
Ventilation  
holes  
(exhaust)  
Tip  
When installing the unit at altitudes  
When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500  
m or higher, set “Cooling Setting” in the Setup  
menu to “High” (1 page 46). Failing to  
For details on the location of the ventilation  
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of  
Controls” on pages 8 to 9.  
set this mode when using the projector at high  
altitudes could have adverse effects, such as  
reducing the reliability of certain components.  
Tilting front/rear and left/right  
15° or more  
15° or more  
15° or more  
15° or more  
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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 (VPL-AW15  
only). Use the values a, b, c and d in the table on page 15 as a guide.  
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 lens shift 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  
*
The distances c and d indicated in the illustration show those in the lower or left direction.  
The same distances in the upper or right direction are appropriate for installation.  
For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see “Ceiling Installation.” (1 page 66)  
For details on the lens shift feature, see “Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position.”  
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen  
size  
(inches)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
1151  
1750  
2049  
2348  
2946  
3544  
4142  
4740  
5339  
5937  
3
1
5
1
3
1
7
(minimum) (45 /8) (69)  
(80 11/16) (92 /2) (116)  
(139  
/
8
)
)
(163  
/
8
)
)
(186  
/
4
)
)
(210  
/
4
)
)
(233  
/
8
)
)
b
1885  
2849  
3332  
3814  
4779  
5744  
6709  
7673  
8638  
9603  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
(maximum) (74 /4) (112  
/4)  
(131  
/4)  
(150  
/
4)  
(188  
/
4)  
(226  
/
4
(264  
/
4
(302  
/
8
(340  
/
8
(378  
/
8
*c  
324  
485  
566  
647  
809  
971  
1133  
1294  
1456  
1618  
3
1
3
1
7
1
5
3
3
(12 /4) (19 /8) (22 /8) (25 /2) (31 /8) (38 /4) (44 /8) (51)  
(57 /8) (63 /4)  
*d  
221  
331  
387  
442  
552  
663  
773  
884  
994  
1105  
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
7
1
(8 /4)  
(13 /8) (15 /4) (17 /2) (21 /4) (26 /8) (30 /2) (34 /8) (39 /4) (43 /2)  
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS – 44.886 (1 13  
/
)
)
16  
16  
/
b (maximum) = 48.239 (1 1/16) × SS – 44.869 (1 13  
c = 8.0899 (11  
/32) × SS  
d = 5.5245 (7/32) × SS  
*VPL-AW15 only  
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen  
size  
(inches)  
40  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
1419  
2152  
3
2518  
1
2884  
3616  
4348  
5080  
5813  
6545  
7277  
5
1
1
1
7
3
5
(minimum) (56)  
(84  
/
4
)
(99  
/
4
)
(113  
/
8
)
)
(142  
/
2
)
)
(171  
/
4
)
)
(200  
/
8
)
)
(228  
/
8
)
)
(257  
/
4
)
(286  
/
8
)
b
2317  
3498  
4088  
(161)  
4679  
5860  
7041  
8221  
9402  
10583  
11764  
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
(maximum) (91  
/
/
/
4)  
8)  
4
)
(137  
/
4
)
(184  
/
4
(230  
/
4
(277  
/
4
(323  
/
4
(370  
/
4
(416  
/
4
)
(463  
/4  
)
*c  
396  
(15  
594  
(23  
693  
3
792  
(31  
990  
(39)  
1188  
7
1386  
5
1584  
1
1782  
1
1980  
(78)  
5
3
1
1
/
2
)
(27  
/
8
)
)
/
4
)
(46  
/
8
)
(54  
/
8
)
(62  
/
2
)
(70  
/4)  
*d  
270  
(10  
406  
(16)  
473  
(18  
541  
(21  
676  
(26  
811  
(32)  
947  
(37  
1082  
5
1217  
(48)  
1352  
3
3
3
5
3
/
4
/
8
)
/
8
)
/
8
)
(42  
/
8
)
(53  
/8)  
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS – 44.886 (1 13  
/
)
)
16  
16  
/
b (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS – 44.869 (1 13  
c = 9.902 (13  
/32) × SS  
d = 6.762 (9/32) × SS  
*VPL-AW15 only  
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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  
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.  
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Step 2: Connecting the Projector  
When making connections, be sure to do the following:  
• Turn off all equipments 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 with holding the  
plug, not the cable itself.  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.  
Connecting to a VCR  
To connect to a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player or digital tuner  
equipped with component video connectors  
Speakers  
AV amplifier  
Rear of the projector  
DVD player/recorder, HDD  
recorder, Blu-ray Disc  
player, digital tuner, etc.,  
with component video  
connectors  
Component video cable (not supplied)  
: Video signal flow  
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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  
Rear 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 that has acquired an HDMI logo.  
............................................................................................................................................................  
This projector supports PC display input that has been available since Ver.1.2a of HDMI standards.  
It also supports HDCP.  
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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.  
Rear 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  
In order to enjoy better video performance, use S Video connector.  
If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector, connect the cable to the video output.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Rear of the projector  
Computer  
to monitor output  
HD-Dsub15 pin cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional)  
When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use  
a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo.  
: Video signal flow  
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 47, 54)  
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 equipment may not appear properly. Set your computer to  
output the signal to only the external monitor.  
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer.  
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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position  
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.  
?/1 (On/standby) indicator  
1
Zoom lever, Focus ring  
6, 7  
LENS SHIFT  
dials  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
5
Remote control detector  
2
4
Tip  
The ?/1 (On/standby), INPUT, MENU, and v/V/b/B/  
(joystick) buttons on the top panel of the  
projector function the same as those on the remote control.  
Note  
Depending on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote  
control. In this case, point the remote control to the screen instead of the projector.  
1 After connecting the AC cord to  
the equipment, plug the AC cord  
Lights in red.  
into a wall outlet.  
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator lights  
in red and the projector goes into  
standby mode.  
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2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby)  
switch to turn on the projector.  
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator  
flashes in green, and then lights in  
green.  
Flashes in green for  
a few seconds, and  
then lights in green.  
3 Turn on the equipment  
connected to the projector.  
Refer to the operating instructions of  
the connected equipment.  
4 Press INPUT to project the  
picture on the screen.  
Each time you press the button, the  
input indication and equipment to be  
Tips  
• You can select the desired language for the  
menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4:  
Selecting the Menu Language”. (1 page 25)  
• When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in  
the Function  
menu, the input terminal  
with effective signals is automatically  
displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 48)  
5 Move both LENS SHIFT dials  
(VPL-AW15 only) to adjust the  
picture position.  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
To adjust the  
horizontal position  
To adjust the vertical  
position  
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To adjust the horizontal position  
Turn the LENS SHIFT dial right or left.  
The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen  
size from the center of the lens.  
25% 1 screen width  
25%  
Top view  
: Picture position when moving the picture to the left  
at maximum  
: Picture position when moving the picture to the  
right at maximum  
To adjust the vertical position  
Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down.  
The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65% of the screen  
size from the center of the lens.  
Side view  
65%  
1
screen  
height  
65%  
: Picture position when moving the picture upward at  
maximum  
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at  
maximum  
Note  
When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, you can move the  
picture vertically by a maximum of 25% of the screen size.  
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6 Adjust the picture size using the  
zoom lever.  
Zoom lever  
7 Adjust the focus 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 adjusters to keep the projector  
level.  
Turn to adjust.  
Adjusters  
Note  
Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.  
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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language  
You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays.  
The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the  
desired language with the menu screen.  
2, 3, 4  
1
1 Press MENU.  
The menu appears.  
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2 Press M/m to select the Setup  
menu, and press , or  
.
The setting items of the selected menu  
appears.  
3 Press M/mto select “Language,”  
and press , or  
.
4 Press M/m/</, to select a  
language, and press  
.
The menu changes to the selected  
language.  
To clear the menu  
Press MENU.  
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Projecting  
This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment  
connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit  
your taste.  
Projecting the Picture on the Screen  
1 Power on both the equipment  
and the device connected to the  
equipment.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to  
select the input you want to  
project on the screen.  
Display the indication of the input you  
want.  
Example: To view the picture  
from the video  
equipment connected  
to the VIDEO INPUT  
connector.  
To view the picture from  
Press INPUT to display  
Video  
Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector  
Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector  
RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector  
Component equipment connected to Y/PB/CB/PR/CR connectors  
Equipment connected to the HDMI connector  
S-Video  
Input-A*  
Component  
HDMI**  
* Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the Setup  
menu according to the signal input. When  
you set it to “Auto,” and cannot display the picture properly, select an appropriate signal  
according to the input signal. (1 page 47, 50, 61)  
** The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may become unclear when a signal other  
than those from HDMI standard cable is input. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the  
Picture  
menu. (1 page 41)  
Tip  
When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function  
signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT.  
menu, the input terminal with effective  
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Turning Off the Power  
1 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch.  
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.  
2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch again before the message disappears.  
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the  
internal heat. First, the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes quickly, during which you will  
not be able to light up the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator with the ?/1 (On/standby) switch.  
3 Confirm that the fan stops running and the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator  
lights in red.  
You can turn off the projector by holding the ?/1 (On/standby) switch for about 1 second,  
instead of performing the above steps.  
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode  
You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received.  
Press WIDE MODE.  
Each time you press the button, you can  
change the “Wide Mode” setting in turn.  
You can also select it using the menu. (1  
WIDE MODE  
button  
* RCP button: VPL-AW15 only  
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Original image  
When the Wide  
Mode is operated  
Wide Zoom  
A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged over  
the entire screen properly. The upper and  
lower portions of the screen are slightly  
cut off.  
Normal  
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is  
displayed in the center of the screen to fill  
the vertical screen size.  
Full  
Squeezed  
A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed  
with the correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 picture  
is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9  
screen.  
Tip  
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture  
is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4:3  
picture.  
Letterbox picture with side panels  
Zoom  
A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is  
enlarged vertically and horizontally in the  
same ratio to fill the screen. Use this mode  
to view a letterbox picture or a letterbox  
picture with side panels.  
Letterbox picture  
If the subtitle of a movie, etc. is hidden  
and cannot be seen, adjust the screen with  
“Vertical Size” and “V Center” to display  
Full 1 (When the PC signal is  
input)  
Displays a picture on the whole of the  
screen without changing the aspect ratio  
of the original picture.  
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Full 2 (When the PC signal is  
input)  
Displays a picture on the whole of the  
screen.  
Note  
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” in the Screen  
menu only when “Zoom” is selected. (1 page 45)  
Notes on selecting the wide screen mode  
The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE. When changing the settings of WIDE  
MODE, it must be noted as below.  
• 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.  
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Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode  
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room  
conditions.  
Press one of the  
PICTURE MODE buttons  
(DYNAMIC, STANDARD,  
CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2  
and USER 3).  
DYNAMIC  
Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.  
STANDARD  
The quality of the picture becomes less  
rough than the one selected by  
“DYNAMIC”.  
PICTURE MODE  
buttons  
DYNAMIC  
STANDARD  
CINEMA  
USER 1,USER 2  
and USER 3  
CINEMA  
Recommended when viewing a movie in  
the dark place.  
* RCP button:  
VPL-AW15 only  
USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3  
You can adjust the quality of the picture to  
suit your taste and store the settings into  
the selected memory of the projector.  
Press one of the USER 1, USER 2 and  
USER 3 buttons, then adjust the picture  
by using the buttons on the remote control  
or the menus (1 pages 32 and 40). The  
settings are stored, and you can view the  
picture with the adjusted picture quality  
by pressing the button.  
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Adjusting the Picture Quality  
You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items  
with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode.  
1 Press ADJ PIC.  
Each time you press the button, the  
following adjustment windows* are  
displayed in sequence.  
* Some of the above adjustment windows  
will not be displayed depending on the  
ADJ PIC button  
* RCP button: VPL-AW15 only  
For details on each adjustment, see the  
Picture  
2 Make the setting or adjustment  
on an item.  
When changing the adjustment  
level  
To increase the value, press ,.  
To decrease the value, press <.  
When changing the setting  
Press M/m to change the setting.  
Example: To adjust the contrast  
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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color  
Processing (VPL-AW15 only)  
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each  
target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus obtain a picture  
more suitable to your taste.  
Tip  
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.  
1 Press RCP on the remote  
control.  
2 Press M/m to select “User 1,”  
“User 2” or “User 3,” then press  
,.  
The RCP (Real Color Processing)  
window appears.  
3 Select the target color you want  
to adjust.  
2, 3, 4, 5  
1
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described  
below to specify the target color.  
1 Press M/m to select  
“Color Select,” then press </,  
to select the color you want to  
adjust among “Red,” “Yellow,”  
“Green,” “Cyan,” “Blue” and  
“Magenta.”  
Reference palette  
Only the portions that correspond  
to the specified color will be  
colored and the other portions will  
be displayed in black and white.  
The reference palette in the RCP  
window also shows the adjustable  
colors. Select the desired setting to  
adjust the color on the projected  
image using the reference palette  
as a guide.  
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2 Press M/m to select “Position” or  
“Range,” and specify it more  
delicate color position and color  
range you want to adjust using  
</,.  
4 Adjust the color of the specified  
portions.  
Press M/m to select “RCP Color” or  
“RCP Hue,” then adjust the color or  
hue of the portions selected in step 3 to  
suit your taste using </, while  
watching the projected picture. The  
picture is returned to normal color  
during adjustment.  
5 After the adjustment is  
complete, press  
.
The RCP window disappears and the  
picture of step 2 is appeared. Then  
after a few seconds, normal picture is  
restored. The adjustments you have  
made will be reflected on the picture  
projected on the screen.  
Tip  
There are some limitations on selection of  
position and range.  
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Using Other Functions  
You can temporarily turn off or pause a projected picture.  
Press PIC MUTING.  
Press to temporarily turn off a projected  
picture. To return to the previous screen,  
press PIC MUTING again.  
PIC MUTING  
button  
FREEZE button  
Press FREEZE.  
A projected picture can be paused to be  
displayed. “FREEZE” is shown on the  
screen when a button is pressed. To return  
to the previous screen, press FREEZE  
again.  
Note  
Available for only computer signal.  
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Using the Menus  
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.  
Operation through the Menus  
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and  
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting  
menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. If you select  
an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.  
To change the on-screen menu language, see “Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language.”  
RESET button  
2, 3, 4  
1
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1 Press MENU.  
The menu window appears.  
2 Press M/m to select a menu item,  
and press , or  
.
The items that can be set or adjusted  
with the selected menu appear. The  
item presently selected is shown in  
yellow.  
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3 Press M/m to select an item you  
want to set or adjust and press  
, or  
.
The items that can be set appear in the  
pop-up menu, setting menu,  
adjustment menu, or in the next menu  
window.  
Pop-up menu  
Setting items  
Setting menu  
Adjustment menu  
Next menu window  
Setting items  
(Menu window of VPL-AW15)  
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4 Make the setting or adjustment  
of an item.  
To reset the items that have  
been adjusted  
Select an item in the Menu screen, and  
display the pop-up menu, the setting  
menu, and the adjustment menu.  
Press the RESET on the remote control to  
reset only the selected settings to its  
factory preset value.  
When changing the adjustment  
level  
To increase the value, press M/,.  
To decrease the value, press m/<.  
Press  
to restore the previous  
screen.  
Note  
When changing the setting  
Press M/m to change the setting.  
RESET on the remote control is available  
only when the adjustment menu or the  
setting menu is selected.  
Press  
to restore the previous  
screen.  
You can restore the previous screen  
using < depending on the selected  
item.  
Items that cannot be adjusted  
Adjustable items are limited depending on  
the input signals. The items that cannot be  
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.  
To clear the menu  
Press MENU.  
To reset the picture that has  
been adjusted  
Select “Reset” from Picture  
menu.  
When the screen display appears, select  
“Yes” using < and press  
.
All of the following settings are reset to its  
factory preset value.  
“Advanced Iris”, “Lamp Control”,  
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”,  
“Hue”, “Color Temp”, “Sharpness”,  
“NR”, “DDE”, “Black Level Adj.” and  
“Gamma Correction” on the Picture  
menu  
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Picture Menu  
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.  
Adjust Picture menu  
Picture Mode  
You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of  
picture or the environment.  
Dynamic: Select this for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness to  
reproduce color tones.  
Standard: Select this to reduce roughness compared to viewing the  
picture with Dynamic.  
Cinema: Select this for watching movies, etc. in a dark environment.  
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit  
your taste and then store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you  
can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the  
PICTURE MODE on the remote control.  
To store the settings  
1 Select User 1, User 2, or User 3.  
2 Adjust the items you want in the menus.  
Tip  
You can also adjust the picture quality in “Dynamic”, “Standard” or  
“Cinema”, and store the settings. To reset everything to the factory  
settings, select “Reset” in the menu.  
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Cinema Black Pro  
Advanced Iris  
Switches the iris function during projection.  
VPL-AW15  
Auto 1: .Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a  
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.  
Auto 2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto 1”.  
The contrast of the scene becomes reduced.  
Sensitivity: If “Auto1” or “Auto2” is selected, either “Recommend”,  
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response  
speed with Sensitivity Mode.  
Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.  
Off: Normal contrast.  
VPL-AW10  
Auto: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a  
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.  
On: Emphasizes the contrast and enhances the black.  
Off: Normal contrast.  
Lamp Control  
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.  
High: Normal wattage.  
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.  
Tip  
When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan  
increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).  
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the  
lower the contrast.  
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/- on the  
remote control.  
Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the  
darker the picture.  
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHT+/- on the remote  
control.  
Color  
Adjusts the intensity of the color density.  
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the  
lower the intensity.  
Hue  
Adjusts the color tone.  
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower  
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.  
Color Temp.  
Adjusts the color temperature.  
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.  
Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.  
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.  
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set, and store  
your favorite color temperature.  
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Sharpness  
Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.  
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the  
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.  
NR (Noise Reduction) Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.  
Usually, select “Off”.  
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low”,  
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.  
DDE (Dynamic Detail According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for  
Enhancer)  
playback.  
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film  
sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a  
format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is  
automatically selected.  
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive  
format.  
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting.  
Black Level Adj.  
(Adjust)  
Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.  
Set according to the input signal source.  
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.  
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.  
Off: Cancels this feature.  
Gamma Correction  
Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.  
Select a favorite tone from three options.  
Gamma1: Makes a scene a little brighter.  
Gamma2: Makes a scene brighter.  
Gamma3: Makes a scene darker.  
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off”.  
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Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only)  
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.  
RCP (Real Color  
Processing)  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the  
picture independently.  
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color  
Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can  
view the picture with the adjusted picture quality.  
Off: Cancels this feature.  
For details, see “Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing”.  
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Screen Menu  
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture,  
and select wide screen mode, etc.  
.
Adjust Screen menu  
Wide Mode (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the  
input signal is moving current input signal. This item is enabled only when a moving  
picture)  
picture (preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 61) is provided.  
Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged over the entire screen  
properly. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut  
off.  
Normal: A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center  
of the screen to fill the vertical screen size.  
Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio.  
A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.  
Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and  
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.  
Wide Mode (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the  
PC signal is input)  
current input signal. This item is enabled only when an PC signal is  
input.  
Full 1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing  
the aspect ratio of the original picture.  
Full 2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.  
Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and  
horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.  
Over Scan  
Hides the outline of the picture.  
On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this setting when noise  
appears along the edge of the picture.  
Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.  
Tip  
To adjust the display area, refer to “Blanking” on the installation  
menu (1 page 49). (VPL-AW15 only)  
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Screen Area  
Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is  
overscanned.  
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.  
Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole of the screen.  
Note  
This item is effective only when a Hi-Vision signal (preset memory No.  
10 and 11) is input and “On” is selected in “Over Scan”.  
V Center  
Adjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.  
The entire screen moves up as the selected number increases and moves  
down as the selected number decreases.  
Note  
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.  
Vertical Size  
Reduces or enlarges the picture vertically.  
The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting  
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together  
with “V Center”.  
Note  
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.  
Adjust Signal  
You can adjust the input signal.  
APA: Adjusts the position of the image signal automatically for  
“Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift”.  
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer signal.  
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.  
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.  
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the  
narrower the picture. Adjust the setting to match the number of dots of  
the input signal.  
Shift: Adjusts the position of the picture.  
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves  
to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to  
the left. Use < / , to adjust the horizontal position.  
V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up,  
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use  
M / m to adjust the vertical position.  
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Setup Menu  
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.  
Status  
Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.  
Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus,  
message when turning off the power, and warning messages.  
Language  
Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.  
Available languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German,  
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese,  
Chinese (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese),  
Korean, Thai and Arabic.  
Cooling Setting  
Use this item when using the projector at high altitudes.  
High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of  
1,500 m or higher.  
Standard: Use this setting when using the projector at normal  
altitudes.  
Note  
When this item is set to “High”, the fan noise becomes slightly  
louder since the number of fan rotation increases.  
Standby Mode  
Power Saving  
Lowers the power consumption in standby.  
When set to “Standard” the power consumption in standby becomes  
normal.  
When set to “Low”, the power consumption in standby mode is  
lowered.  
Sets the power saving mode.  
When set to “On”, the projector goes into power saving mode if no  
signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time, after the  
(On/  
?/1  
standby) indicator flashes, it will light in orange and the screen  
becomes dark. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is  
cancelled if a signal is input or any button is pressed. If you do not  
want to set the projector to power saving mode, select “Off”.  
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Input-A Signal Sel.  
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected to  
the INPUT A connector.  
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting  
“Input-A” with the INPUT.  
Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.  
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.  
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast.  
Component: Inputs the component signal from a DVD player/  
recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital tuner, etc.  
Note  
When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to  
“Auto,” select the item according to the input signal.  
Color System  
Selects the color system of the input signal.  
Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal automatically  
from among NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M,  
PAL-N, or PAL60.  
NTSC3.58”–“PAL-N: Allows you to set the color system to the  
selected system manually.  
Note  
Normally, set this to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless,  
select the appropriate color system for the input signal.  
Lamp Setting  
When replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting.  
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Function Menu  
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the  
projector.  
Smart APA  
With this item set to On, the APA function works automatically  
for a signal input from a computer so that the picture can be  
seen clearly. You can also activate the APA function by pressing  
the APA on the remote control.  
Tip  
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the input  
signal from a computer so that the picture can be seen clearly.  
Auto Input Search  
Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal  
automatically when the INPUT is pressed.  
When set to “On”, by pressing the INPUT, the projector detects the  
presence of an input signal in the order of Component, HDMI,  
Video, S-video, or Input-A signal and displays the input connector  
of the present input signal.  
Set this to “Off” when selecting an input connector without an input  
signal or when selecting the input connector manually.  
Background  
Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is  
input.  
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.  
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Installation Menu  
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.  
V Keystone  
Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.  
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top (  
Sets a lower value (– direction)  
):  
):  
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom (  
Sets a higher value (+ direction).  
Note  
Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift  
feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original  
or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment.  
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.  
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling  
installation.  
Blanking (VPL-AW15 only) This feature allows you to adjust the display area.  
Select each screen edge “left / right / up / bottom” on the Blanking  
adjustment screen with M / m. Adjust the desired Blanking value  
with < / ,.  
Note  
When both the Blanking and the V Keystone are adjusted at the  
same time, the Blanking cannot be adjusted correctly. When using  
the Blanking, make sure that you set the V Keystone to “0”.  
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Information Menu  
The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical  
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.  
Model Name: VPL-AW15 or VPL-AW10  
Serial No.  
Memory No.  
Signal type  
Model Name  
Displays the model name (VPL-AW15 or VPL-AW10) and the serial  
number.  
Serial No.  
Displays the serial number.  
fH (horizontal frequency)  
fV (vertical frequency)  
Memory No.  
Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.  
Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.  
Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.  
Displays the type of the input signal.  
Signal type  
Lamp Timer  
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).  
Notes  
• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending  
on the input signal used on the projector.  
• You cannot change any items listed above.  
About the Preset Memory No.  
This projector has 39 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When the  
preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the  
data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory  
number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the Information  
You can also adjust the preset data through the Screen menu.  
menu.  
This projector also contains 20 different user memories beside the preset memories used  
for inputting computer signals. You can save input signals that have not been preset on  
these user memories.  
When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0.  
When you adjust the data of the signal in the Screen  
menu, it will be registered to the  
projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the oldest memory is always  
overwritten.  
See the chart on page 61 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.  
Note  
When the aspect ratio of input signal does not match the screen size, a part of the screen is displayed in black.  
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Others  
This section describes how to solve the problems, how to replace the lamp and air filter,  
etc.  
Troubleshooting  
If the projector 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  
The power is not turned on. c After about 1 minute, turn the power on.  
c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.  
c Close the air filter cover securely. (1 page 57)  
c Check warning indicators. (1 page 53)  
Picture  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
No picture.  
c Check that the proper connections have been made.  
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT.  
c Set the computer signal to output from an external monitor.  
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.  
c Select “Computer,” “Component” or “Video GBR” for “Input-A  
Signal Sel.” on the Setup  
menu according to the input  
The picture from the  
INPUT A connector is  
colored strange.  
c Select “Computer,” “Component” or “Video GBR” for “Input-A  
Signal Sel.” on the Setup  
menu according to the input  
The picture from the  
VIDEO INPUT or  
S VIDEO INPUT  
connector is colored  
strange.  
c Adjust the picture of the Picture  
menu to match the color  
c Set “Color System” in the Setup  
system being input. (1 page 47)  
The color gradation of the  
dark area or the bright area  
becomes unclear when an  
HDMI signal is input.  
c The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may  
become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI  
standard cable is input. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast  
in the Picture  
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Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The picture is too dark.  
c Adjust the contrast or brightness of the Picture  
properly. (1 page 41)  
menu  
The picture is not clear.  
The picture flickers.  
c Adjust the focus using the focus ring. (1 page 24)  
c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector  
for about 2 hours with the power on.  
c Activate “APA”, then adjust the current input signal.  
c Adjust “Phase” for “Adjust Signal” in the Screen  
menu  
properly. (1 page 45)  
On-screen display  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
On-screen display does not  
appear.  
c Set “Status” in the Setup  
menu to “On.” (1 page 46)  
c Check if the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator should light in green.  
The model name does not  
disappear from the screen.  
c The display mode of the projector may be set at the time of  
purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony  
personnel.  
Remote control  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The remote control does  
not work.  
c Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries.  
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. (1 page 11)  
c If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector, the  
projector may work improperly or inadvertently.  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The fan is noisy.  
c Check the setting of “Cooling Setting” in the Setup  
c Make sure that the room temperature is not too high.  
menu.  
The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product  
reliability of the projector’s components in a room, where the  
temperature is higher than normal. The fan noise becomes  
slightly louder. The approximate normal temperature is 25°C.  
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Warning Indicators  
The ?/1 (On/standby) or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any  
trouble with your projector.  
LAMP/COVER indicator  
?/1 (On/standby) indicator  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
LAMP/COVER flashes in  
red. (A repetition rate of 2  
flashes)  
c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.  
(1 page 56)  
c Close the air filter cover securely. (1 page 57)  
LAMP/COVER flashes in  
red. (A repetition rate of 3  
flashes)  
c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the  
c The lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp  
cools, and then turn on the power again.  
?/1 (On/standby) flashes  
in red. (A repetition rate of  
4 flashes)  
c The fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
?/1 (On/standby) flashes  
in red. (A repetition rate of  
2 flashes)  
c The internal temperature is unusually high. Check to ensure that  
if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the  
projector is being used at high altitudes.  
?/1 (On/standby) flashes  
in red. (A repetition rate of  
6 flashes)  
c Disconnect the AC power cord, then confirm the ?/1  
(On/standby) lamp is turned off. Turn on the power again after  
re-connecting it. If the indicators still light up, the electrical  
system has a problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
Note  
When a warning indicator other than the above status, consult with Sony Customer Information  
Service Center.  
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Message Lists  
Warning messages  
Message  
Cause and Remedy  
High temp.! Lamp off in 1  
min.  
c Turn off the power.  
c Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.  
Frequency is out of range!  
c Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the  
acceptable frequency range of the projector.  
Please check Input-A  
Signal Sel.  
c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup  
menu to  
“Computer” when an RGB signal is input from a computer.  
Please replace the Lamp/  
Filter.  
c It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. (1 page 55)  
c Also, replace the air filter too. Restart cleaning the Ventilation  
holes (intake). (1 page 55)  
If this message appears again after you replace the lamp and  
filter, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Check the  
lamp replacement process. (1 page 55)  
Note  
To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control  
or the control panel of the projector once.  
Please replace the filter.  
c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace the air filter. (1 page  
Please replace the filter.  
Have you finished? Yes No  
c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace the air filter. (1 page  
c If you replaced the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not replace  
the air filter, select “No.”  
Projector temperature is  
high. Cooling Setting  
should be “High” if  
projector is being used at  
high altitude.  
c Check to ensure that the Ventilation holes on the unit are not  
c When using the projector at high altitude, set the Cooling  
Setting to “High”. (1 page 46)  
Note  
When temperature inside the projector remains high, the Cooling  
Setting is switched to “High” in 1 minute, then the fan speed  
increases.  
Caution messages  
Message  
Cause and Remedy  
c No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections.  
x
Not applicable!  
c Press the appropriate button.  
c The operation to be activated by the button is currently  
prohibited.  
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1 Turn off the projector and unplug  
the AC power cord.  
Replacing the Lamp  
and the Air Filter and  
cleaning the  
Ventilation holes  
(intake)  
2 When setting the projector on a  
flat surface such as a desk etc.,  
put a cloth to prevent the surface  
from being scratched. Reverse  
the projector as illustrated, then  
place it on the cloth.  
Tools you need to get started:  
Standard Phillips screwdriver  
Cloth (for scratch protection)  
The lamp used for the light source has a  
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the  
color balance of the picture becomes strange,  
or “Please replace the Lamp/Filter.” appears  
on the screen, the lamp may be exhausted.  
Replace the lamp with a new one (not  
supplied) without delay.  
Use an LMP-H160 Projector Lamp as the  
replacement lamp.  
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H160  
Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp,  
it is also time to replace the air filter.  
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to  
replace the air filter with a new one. Also  
clean the ventilation holes (intake).  
Notes  
• When the lamp is damaged the broken  
pieces of the lamp may become  
scattered, if you do not reverse the  
projector. This may cause injury.  
• Be sure that the projector is placed on a  
stable surface.  
Caution  
• The lamp remains hot after the projector is  
turned off with the ?/1 (On/standby)  
switch. If you touch the lamp, you may burn  
your fingers. When you replace the lamp,  
wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.  
• Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you  
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a  
soft cloth.  
3 Loosen the screw on the lamp  
coverwitha Philips screwdriver,  
and then open the lamp cover.  
• Pay special attention to replacing the lamp  
when the projector is installed on the ceiling.  
• When removing the lamp unit, make sure it  
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do  
not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp  
unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the  
pieces may scatter, causing injury.  
• When you remove the air filter, be careful  
not to let any dust fall into the projector.  
• Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain  
the good performance of the projector or to  
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning  
message for replacing the air filter appears,  
replace the air filter immediately.  
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4 Loosen the three screws on the  
lamp with the Phillips  
6 Close the lamp cover, then  
tighten the screws.  
screwdriver. Hold up the handle,  
then pull the lamp straight out.  
Note  
If the lamp cover is not set securely, the power  
will not turn on.  
5 Hold the handle of the new lamp  
and push it in securely until it  
reaches the end, and then  
tighten the 3 screws.  
7 Remove the air filter cover.  
8 Remove the air filter.  
Notes  
• Be careful not to touch the optical block  
inside the unit.  
• If the 3 screws are not tightened  
securely, the lamp cover will not close.  
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9 Place a new air filter.  
13 Turn on the projector, then  
select the desired setting item  
on the Setup  
menu. The  
menu screen below will be  
appeared.  
14 Select “Yes”.  
Note  
After removing the air filter, do not touch  
the fan inside the projector.  
10 Attach the air filter cover.  
15 Select “OK”.  
11 Wipe dust off the Ventilation  
holes (intake) with a soft cloth.  
Caution  
Do not put your hands into the lamp  
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid  
or other objects into the slot to avoid  
electrical shock or fire.  
Notes  
• Be sure to use an LMP-H160 Projector Lamp  
for replacement. If you use lamps other than  
the LMP-H160, the projector may  
malfunction.  
• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug  
the power cord before replacing the lamp,  
then check the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator  
has already been turned off.  
• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp  
is securely installed in place.  
Ventilation holes (intake)  
• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp  
cover are securely closed.  
• To cancel a message displayed on the screen,  
press either the button on the remote control  
or the one on the control panel on the  
projector.  
Note  
The projector will not turn on unless the air  
filter cover is securely closed.  
12 Place the project back on its  
original position.  
Note  
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal  
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on  
where you live. Follow the waste disposal  
policy in your area.  
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Replacing the Air  
Filter  
Fitting the lens cap  
When fitting the lens cap onto the lens,  
position the lens cap so that the concave on  
the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom  
lever, as shown in the illustration.  
When “Please replace the filter.” appears on  
the screen, you should replace the air filter.  
The air filter should be replaced every 1,500  
hours. This value varies depending on the  
environment or how the projector is used.  
1,500 hours are approximate.  
Notes  
• For details on how to attach and remove the  
air filter, see “Replacing the Lamp and the  
Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes  
(intake)” Steps 7 to 11. (1 page 56)  
Lens cap  
• When you remove the air filter, be careful  
not to let any dust fall into the projector.  
• Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain  
the good performance of the projector or to  
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning  
message for replacing the air filter appears,  
replace the air filter immediately.  
Zoom lever  
Note  
The lens cap will not fit if the position is not set  
correctly.  
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Specifications  
Y PB/CB PR/CR  
System  
Component: phono type  
Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p 2dB sync  
negative (75 ohms terminated)  
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p 2dB (75 ohms  
terminated)  
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75 ohms  
terminated)  
Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR)  
HD D-sub 15-pins  
Projection system  
3LCD panel, 1 lens, 3 primary  
color LCD shutter projection  
system  
LCD panel  
0.73-inch (18.5 mm) TFT LCD  
panel 2,764,800 pixels (921,600  
pixels × 3)  
1.6 times zoom lens (manual)  
f=21.3 to 34.1 mm/F2.4 to 3.1  
165 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp  
HDMI  
INPUT A  
Lens  
Analog RGB/component:  
R/CR (PR): 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
Lamp  
Projection picture size  
40 to 200 inches (measured  
G: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
diagonally)  
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/  
PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60system,  
switched automatically/  
manually (PAL60 system not  
switched manually)  
Acceptable video signals  
15 kHz RGB/component  
50/60 Hz, Progressive  
(75 ohms terminated)  
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
B/CB (PB): 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
SYNC/HD: Composite sync  
input: TTL level, positive/  
negative  
component 50/60 Hz, DTV  
(480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p,  
576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p,  
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/48i),  
1080/60p (HDMI input only),  
1080/50p (HDMI input only),  
1080/24p (HDMI input only),  
Composite video, Y/C video  
Acceptable computer signals  
fH: 19 to 72 kHz  
Horizontal sync input: TTL  
level, positive/negative  
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL  
level, positive/negative  
RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)  
REMOTE  
General  
Dimensions 370 × 119 × 320 mm  
(14 5/8 × 4 3/4 × 12 5/8 inches)  
fV: 48 to 92 Hz  
(w/h/d)  
Maximum resolution 1920× 1080,  
fV: 60 Hz  
Mass  
VPL-AW15 : Approx. 6.0 kg  
(13 lb 04 oz)  
VPL-AW10 : Approx. 5.8 kg  
(12 lb 13 oz)  
Power requirements  
100 - 240 V, 2.65 - 1.05 A,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Input  
Video input VIDEO: phono type  
Composite video: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
Max. 265 W  
Standby mode: 7 W  
Standby mode (low): 0.5 W  
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin  
type  
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
C (chrominance): burst  
0.286 Vp-p 2 dB (NTSC)  
(75 ohms terminated), or  
burst 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB (PAL)  
(75 ohms terminated)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)  
Operating humidity  
35% to 85% (no condensation)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Storage humidity  
10% to 90%  
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Supplied accessories  
Remote control  
RM-PJAW15 (1)  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
RM-PJAW10 (1)  
(VPL-AW10 only)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
AC power cord (1)  
Air filter (for replacement) (1)  
Lens Cap (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Optional accessories  
Projector Lamp LMP-H160 (for replacement)  
Projector Suspension Support PSS-H10, PSS-610  
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Warning on power connection  
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.  
The United States,  
Canada  
Continental Europe  
UK, Ireland,  
Australia, New  
Zealand  
Japan  
Plug type  
Female end  
Cord type  
YP-3  
YC-13  
SVT  
YP-12A  
YC-13D  
H05VV-F  
*
YP-359  
YC-13  
VCTF  
VM0303B  
CEE (13) 53 rd  
(OC)  
Rated Voltage  
& Current  
10A/125V  
10A/250V  
VDE  
10A/250V  
12A/125V  
DENANHO  
Safety approval UL/CSA  
VDE  
* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country/region and the specifications.  
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 signal shown below is input, the picture may not be  
displayed properly.  
Memory  
No.  
Preset signal  
(Resolution)  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz)  
Sync  
H Size  
1
2
3
VIDEO/60 60 Hz  
VIDEO/50 50 Hz  
15.734 59.940  
15.625 50.000  
480/60i  
576/50i  
480/60p  
DTV 480/60i  
(720 × 480i)  
15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or composite  
sync  
4
5
DTV 576/50i  
(720 × 576i)  
15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or composite  
sync/composite video  
480/60p  
31.470 60.000 SonG/Y  
(720 × 480p)  
(Progressive  
NTSC)  
6
7
576/50p  
1080/60i  
576/50p  
(720 × 576p)  
(Progressive PAL)  
31.250 50.000 SonG/Y  
33.750 60.000 SonG/Y  
1035/60i  
(1920 × 1035i),  
1080/60i  
(1920 × 1080i)  
8
1080/50i  
1080/50i  
28.130 50.000 SonG/Y  
(1920 × 1080i)  
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Memory  
No.  
Preset signal  
(Resolution)  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz)  
Sync  
H Size  
9
1080/24PsF 1080/48i  
27.000 48.000 SonG/Y  
45.000 60.000 SonG/Y  
37.500 50.000 SonG/Y  
(1920 × 1080i)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
720/60p  
720/60p  
(1280 × 720p)  
720/50p  
720/50p  
(1280 × 720p)  
1080/60p  
1080/50p  
1080/24p  
640 × 350  
1080/60p  
(1920 × 1080p)  
67.500 60.000  
56.260 50.000  
26.973 23.976  
1080/50p  
(1920 × 1080p)  
1080/24p  
(1920 × 1080p)  
21  
22  
VGA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg  
800  
832  
VESA 85  
37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg  
(VGA350)  
23  
24  
640 × 400  
NEC PC98  
24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg  
31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos  
848  
800  
VGA-2 (TEXT)/  
VESA70  
25  
VESA 85  
37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos  
832  
(VGA400)  
26  
27  
28  
29  
640 × 480  
VESA 60  
Mac 13  
31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg  
35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg  
37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg  
37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg  
800  
864  
832  
840  
VESA 72  
VESA 75 (IBM  
M3)  
30  
VESA 85 (IBM  
M4)  
43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg  
832  
31  
32  
33  
34  
800 × 600  
VESA 56  
VESA 60  
VESA 72  
35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos  
37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos  
48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos  
46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
1024  
1056  
1040  
1056  
VESA 75 (IBM  
M5)  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
45  
47  
VESA 85  
Mac 16  
53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos  
49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg  
48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg  
56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg  
60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos  
60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos  
63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos  
1048  
1152  
1344  
1328  
1312  
1800  
1696  
832 × 624  
1024 × 768 VESA 60  
VESA 70  
VESA 75  
1280 × 960 VESA 60  
1280 × 1024 VESA 60  
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Memory  
No.  
Preset signal  
(Resolution)  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz)  
Sync  
H Size  
50  
55  
56  
1400 × 1050 SXGA +  
65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos  
47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos  
44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos  
1864  
1664  
1664  
1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60  
1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60  
Preset memory numbers for each input signal  
Analog signal  
Signal  
Preset memory number  
Video signal (VIDEO INPUT and  
S VIDEO INPUT connectors)  
1, 2  
Component signal (INPUT A and Y PB/CB PR/  
CR connectors)  
3 to 11  
Video GBR signal (INPUT A connector)  
Computer signal (INPUT A connector)  
3 to 11  
21 to 39, 55 to 56  
Digital signal  
Signal  
Preset memory number  
3 to 8, 10 to 14  
Component signal (HDMI connector)  
Video GBR signal (HDMI connector)  
Computer signal (HDMI connector)  
3 to 8, 10 to 14  
26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55  
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Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items  
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal. The  
following tables indicate them.  
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.  
Item  
Input signal  
Component  
Video or S-Video  
(Y/C)  
Video GBR  
Computer  
Advanced Iris  
Lamp Control  
Contrast  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Brightness  
Color  
z
(except for B & W)  
Hue  
z
z
z
(NTSC3.58/  
NTSC4.43 only,  
except for B & W)  
Color Temp.  
Sharpness  
NR  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
(preset memory  
(preset memory  
numbers 3, 4, 7, numbers 3, 4, 7,  
8, 9 only)  
8, 9 only)  
DDE  
z
z
z
(preset memory  
(preset memory  
numbers 3, 4, 7, numbers 3, 4, 7,  
8, 9 only)  
8, 9 only)  
Black Level Adj.  
Gamma Correction  
RCP  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
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Screen menu  
Item  
Input signal  
Component  
Video or S-Video  
(Y/C)  
Video GBR  
Computer  
2
Wide Mode  
Over Scan  
z
z
z
z
z
z*  
1
Screen Area *  
z
z
(preset memory  
numbers 10, 11  
only)  
(preset memory  
numbers 10, 11  
only)  
3
V Position*  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
3
V Size*  
4
APA  
Phase  
Pitch  
Shift  
z*  
4
z*  
4
z*  
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
1
* : This item is effective only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” in the Screen  
menu. It cannot  
be set at preset signal 1920 × 1080.  
* : If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9  
or wider.  
* : The setting can be made only when “Zoom” is selected in “Wide Mode”.  
* : The setting can be made only for analog signal.  
2
3
4
Note  
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information  
Menu (1 page 50) and Digital signal (1 page 63), and check items that are adjustable/can be set.  
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Ceiling Installation  
Use the PSS-H10 or PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector  
on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.  
When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support  
a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole at the  
ceiling side of the ceiling mount unit (front side)  
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen such  
that the picture will not be truncated or blocked  
PSS-H10 Projector Suspension  
Support (not supplied)  
Ceiling  
Center of the screen  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
Center of the lens  
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen Size 40  
(inches)  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
Minimum 1266  
Distance  
1864  
2163  
2462  
3061  
3659  
4257  
4855  
5453  
6051  
(49 7/8) (73 1/2) (85 1/4) (97)  
(120 5/8) (144 1/8) (167 5/8) (191 1/4) (214 3/4) (238 3/8)  
Maximum 1999  
Distance  
2964  
3446  
3929  
4894  
5858  
6823  
7788  
8753  
9717  
(78 3/4) (116 3/4) (135 3/4) (154 3/4) (192 3/4) (230 3/4) (268 3/4) (306 3/4) (344 3/4) (382 5/8)  
x
Minimum 249  
Distance  
373  
436  
498  
622  
747  
871  
996  
1120  
1245  
(9 7/8)  
(14 3/4) (17 1/4) (19 5/8) (24 1/2) (29 1/2) (34 3/8) (39 1/4) (44 1/8) (49)  
Maximum 562  
Distance  
724  
805  
886  
1047  
1209  
1371  
1533  
1695  
1856  
(22 1/4) (28 1/2) (31 3/4) (34 7/8) (41 1/4) (47 5/8) (54)  
(60 3/8) (66 3/4) (73 1/8)  
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)  
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)  
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS  
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)  
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen Size 40  
(inches)  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
Minimum 1534  
Distance  
2266  
2632  
2998  
3731  
4463  
5195  
5927  
6659  
7391  
(60 1/2) (89 1/4) (103 3/4) (118 1/8) (147)  
(175 3/4) (204 5/8) (233 3/8) (262 1/4) (291 1/8)  
Maximum 2431  
Distance  
3612  
4203  
4793  
5974  
7155  
8336  
9517  
10698  
11879  
(95 3/4) (142 1/4) (165 1/2) (188 3/4) (235 1/4) (281 3/4) (328 1/4) (374 3/4) (421 1/4) (467 3/4)  
x
Minimum 305  
Distance  
457  
(18)  
533  
(21)  
609  
(24)  
762  
(30)  
914  
(36)  
1066  
(42)  
1219  
(48)  
1371  
(54)  
1523  
(60)  
(12)  
Maximum 635  
Distance  
(25)  
833  
932  
1031  
1229  
1427  
1625  
1823  
2021  
2219  
(32 7/8) (36 3/4) (40 5/8) (48 3/8) (56 1/4) (64)  
(71 7/8) (79 19  
/
)
(87 3/8)  
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To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)  
a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)  
x (minimum) = 7.617 (5/16) × SS  
x (maximum) = 9.902 (13/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)  
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Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support  
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the  
PSS-H10. Make sure to consult with a qualified Sony personnel for installation.  
The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling  
using the PSS-H10.  
Top view  
Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.  
Front of the cabinet  
Center of the lens  
Distance between the screen  
and the center of the lens  
Upper ceiling  
mount bracket  
Center of the supporting pole  
(The center of the supporting pole  
is different from that of the unit.)  
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Front view  
Ceiling  
Center of the  
supporting pole  
The bottom  
surface of the  
mount bracket  
Center of the lens  
*d  
1
63.5 (2 / ) (VPL-AW15)  
68 (2 / ) (VPL-AW10)  
2
3
4
Side view  
Center of the lens  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
Front of the cabinet  
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When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support  
a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole of the upper  
ceiling mount bracket (front side)  
b: Distance from the ceiling to the bottom surface of the unit  
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen such  
that the picture will not be truncated or blocked  
PSS-610 Projector Suspension  
Support (not supplied)  
Ceiling  
Center of the screen  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
Center of the lens  
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen Size 40  
(inches)  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
x
b
Minimum 1251  
Distance  
1850  
2149  
2448  
3046  
3644  
4242  
4841  
5439  
6037  
(49 3/8) (72 7/8) (84 5/8) (96 1/2) (119 15  
/
)
(143 1/2) (167 1/8) (190 5/8) (214 1/4) (237 3/4)  
16  
Maximum 1987  
Distance  
2951  
3434  
3916  
4881  
5846  
6811  
7775  
8740  
9705  
(78 1/4) (116 1/4) (135 1/4) (154 1/4) (192 1/4) (230 1/4) (268 1/4) (306 1/4) (344 1/4) (382 1/4)  
Minimum 249  
Distance  
373  
436  
498  
622  
747  
871  
996  
1120  
1245  
(9 7/8)  
(14 3/4) (17 1/4) (19 5/8) (24 1/2) (29 1/2) (34 3/8) (39 1/4) (44 1/8) (49)  
Maximum 387+b  
549+b  
630+b  
711+b  
+b) (28+b)  
872+b  
1034+b 1196+b 1358+b 1520+b 1681+b  
1
5
7
3
3
1
1
7
1
Distance  
(15  
/
+b) (21  
/
+b) (24  
/
(34  
/
+b) (40  
/
+b) (47  
/
+b) (53  
/
+b) (59  
/
+b) (66  
/
+b)  
4
8
8
8
4
8
2
8
4
150, 175, 200, 250, 275, 300 mm (6, 7, 7 7/8, 9 7/8, 10 7/8, 11 7  
/8 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610  
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS + 57.114 (2 1/4)  
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 57.131 (2 1/4)  
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS  
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 63.5 (2 1/2) + b  
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When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Screen Size 40  
(inches)  
60  
70  
80  
100  
120  
140  
160  
180  
200  
(mm) 1016  
1524  
1778  
2032  
2540  
3048  
3556  
4064  
4572  
5080  
a
x
b
Minimum 1521  
2254  
2620  
2986  
3718  
4450  
5182  
5915  
6647  
7379  
(88 3/4) (103 1/4) (117 5/8) (146 1/2) (175 1/4) (204 1/8) (233)  
(261 3/4) (290 5/8)  
Distance  
(60)  
Maximum 2419  
Distance  
3600  
4190  
4781  
5962  
7143  
8323  
9504  
10685  
11866  
(95 1/4) (141 3/4) (165)  
(188 1/4) (234 3/4) (281 1/4) (327 3/4) (374 1/4) (420 3/4) (467 1/4)  
Minimum 305  
Distance  
457  
(18)  
533  
(21)  
609  
(24)  
762  
(30)  
914  
(36)  
1066  
(42)  
1219  
(48)  
1371  
(54)  
1523  
(60)  
(12)  
Maximum 460+b  
658+b  
+b) (26+b)  
757+b  
856+b  
1054+b 1252+b 1450+b 11648+b 1846+b 2044+b  
1
7
3
1
3
1
3
1
(18  
/
(29  
/
+b) (33  
/
+b) (41  
/
+b) (49  
/
+b) (57  
/
+b) (458 3  
/
4 +b) (72  
/
+b) (80 / + b)  
Distance  
8
8
4
2
8
8
4
2
150, 175, 200, 250, 275, 300 mm (6, 7, 7 7 , 9 7 , 10 7 , 11 7  
/8 /8 /8 /8 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610  
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)  
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS + 57.114 (2 1/4)  
a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS + 57.131 (2 1/4)  
x (minimum) = 7.617 (5/16) × SS  
x (maximum) = 9.902 (13/32) × SS + 63.5 (2 1/2) + b  
Attaching the PSS-610 projector suspension support  
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the  
PSS-610. Make sure to consult with a qualified Sony personnel for installation.  
The installation measurements are shown below when installing the projector on a ceiling  
using the PSS-610.  
Top view  
Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.  
Front of the cabinet  
Center of the lens  
Distance between the screen  
and the center of the lens  
Upper ceiling  
mount bracket  
Center of the supporting pole  
(The center of the supporting pole  
is different from that of the unit.)  
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Front view  
Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket  
7
Using adjustment pipe (b): 150/175/200 mm (6 / 7 / 7 / inches)  
8
7
7
7
Using adjustment pipe (c): 250/275/300 mm (9 / / 10 / / 11 / inches)  
8
8
8
Ceiling  
The bottom  
surface of the  
mount bracket  
Center of the  
supporting pole  
Center of the lens  
*d  
63.5 (2 / ) (VPL-AW15)  
1
2
3
68 (2 / ) (VPL-AW10)  
4
Side view  
Center of the lens  
Front of the cabinet  
(VPL-AW15 only)  
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Index  
Location of Controls  
A
Adjust Signal  
Adjusting  
M
Menu  
Messages  
B
N
C
Connecting  
O
P
Picture Mode  
F
G
H
R
Remote control  
Reset  
I
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Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.  
Standby power consumption 0.5 W  
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets and printed  
wiring boards.  
Uses 50% recycled styrene foam for the packaging cushions.  
Printed in Japan  
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