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3-198-141-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions VPL-AW15 VPL-AW10 © 2007 Sony Corporation Declaration of Conformity WARNING Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-AW15, VPL-AW10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. To reduce the risk of fire or electric Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA shock, do not expose this apparatus 92127 U.S.A. to rain or moisture. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 To avoid electrical shock, do not This device complies with Part 15 of the open the cabinet. Refer servicing to FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the qualified personnel only. following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed This symbol is intended to and used in accordance with the instructions, alert the user to the presence may cause harmful interference to radio of uninsulated “dangerous communications. However, there is no voltage” within the guarantee that interference will not occur in product’s enclosure that may a particular installation. If this equipment be of sufficient magnitude to does cause harmful interference to radio or constitute a risk of electric television reception, which can be shock to persons. determined by turning the equipment off and This symbol is intended to on, the user is encouraged to try to correct alert the user to the presence the interference by one or more of the of important operating and following measures: maintenance (servicing) - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. instructions in the literature - Increase the separation between the accompanying the equipment and receiver. appliance. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the For customers in the USA receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ If you have any questions about this product, TV technician for help. you may call: You are cautioned that any changes or Sony Customer Information Service Center modifications not expressly approved in this 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ manual could void your authority to operate The number below is for FCC related this equipment. matters only. 2 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. 3 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 Disposal of Old Electrical & afval (KCA). Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate The socket-outlet should be installed near collection systems) 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. CAUTION Instead it shall be handed over to the RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS applicable collection point for the REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT recycling of electrical and electronic TYPE. equipment. By ensuring this product is DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES disposed of correctly, you will help ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL RULES. 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 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 4 Table of Contents Precautions .........................................7 Projecting Checking the model name of the projector .............................................7 Projecting the Picture on the Screen .............................................. 27 Location of Controls Turning Off the Power ............... 28 Front/Side ...........................................8 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode .... 28 Rear/Bottom .......................................9 Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode ............................................... 31 Remote Control ................................10 Adjusting the Picture Quality .......... 32 Connections and Adjusting the Picture Using Real Preparations Color Processing (VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 33 Unpacking ........................................11 Using Other Functions ..................... 35 Step 1: Installing the Projector .........12 Before Setting Up the Using the Menus Projector ..........................12 Operation through the Menus .......... 36 Positioning the Projector and a screen ..............................14 Picture Menu ................................... 40 Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....17 Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 43 Connecting to a VCR .................17 Screen Menu .................................... 44 Connecting to a Computer ..........20 Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Setup Menu ...................................... 46 Position .............................................21 Function Menu ................................. 48 Step 4: Selecting the Menu Installation Menu ............................. 49 Language ..........................................25 Information Menu ............................ 50 About the Preset Memory No. ... 50 5 Others Troubleshooting ............................... 51 Warning Indicators ..................... 53 Message Lists ............................. 54 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) ............................................. 55 Replacing the Air Filter ................... 58 Fitting the lens cap ........................... 58 Specifications ................................... 59 Preset Signals ............................. 61 Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items ................... 64 Ceiling Installation ........................... 66 When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support ......... 66 When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support ......... 70 Index ............................................... 73 6 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 Check the model name of the projector first. local power supply. The model name is located at the bottom of • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the projector (Example: VPL-AW15). the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it You cannot use some of the functions or checked by qualified personnel before menu options for certain projector models. operating it further. • 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. 7 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. LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53) Note While the ?/1 (On/ ?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) standby) indicator lights in orange, the power saving mode is on. (1 page 46) INPUT button (1 page 27) MENU button (1 page 36) v/V/b/B (arrow)/ (enter) button (1 page 36) Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 13) Ventilation holes Remote control detector 1 (intake) (1 page 13) ( page 21) Focus ring (1 page 24) Zoom lever (1 page 24) LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22) 8 Rear/Bottom of Controls Location