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For customers in the USA If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The number below is for FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-VW200...
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For customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Table of Contents Precautions ...7 Location of Controls Front/Right Side ...8 Rear/Bottom ...9 Remote Control ...10 Connections and Preparations Unpacking ...11 Step 1: Installing the Projector ...12 Before Setting Up the Projector ...12 Connecting the AC Power Cord ...14 Positioning the Projector and a screen ...15 Step 2: Connecting the Projector ...18 Connecting to a VCR ...18...
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Others About the HDMI Control ... 59 About the x.v.Color ... 59 Troubleshooting ... 60 Warning Indicators ... 62 Message Lists ... 63 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) ... 65 Cleaning the Air Filter ... 70 Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector ...
Precautions On safety • 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.
Location of Controls Front/Right Side You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector. Press and open the cover. LENS button (1 page 23) M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter) button (1 page 37) MENU button (1 page 37)
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) •...
Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from a VCR or other device. The lens shift allows you to have broader options for placing the projector and viewing pictures easily. Before Setting Up the Projector Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following situations, which may cause malfunction or damage to the projector.
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Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes. Ventilation holes (exhaust) Ventilation holes (intake) For details on the location of the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of Controls” on pages 8 to 9. Tilting front/rear and left/right 15°...
Connecting the AC Power Cord Plug holder AC IN socket AC power cord Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket (power connector) of the projector. Then, attach the plug holder to the AC power cord. Slide the plug holder over the cord until it locks.
Positioning the Projector and a screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen. 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.
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Screen size (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 1212 1842 2472 (minimum) 2105 3181 4257 (maximum) (125 (167 To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 ) × SS – 48.2 (1 b (maximum) = 53.8 (2 ) ×...
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Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view Screen Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen. (1 page 22) To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. (1 page 18) 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.
Step 2: Connecting the Projector When making connections, be sure to do the following: • Turn off all equipment 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.
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To connect to a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder or Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector. Moreover, if you have an HDMI control compatible equipment, you can operate the projector synchronizing with the HDMI control compatible equipment.
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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.
Connecting to a Computer Right side of the projector HD-Dsub15 pin cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 page 49, 63) Notes •...
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. Remote control detector (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/</,/ side 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.
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Tips • You can select the desired language for the menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language”. (1 page 26) • When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 50) When “Lens Control”...
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The picture moves up by a maximum of 65% of the screen size from the center of the lens. 120” 971 mm (38 100” 809 mm (31 screen height (When using the 16:9 screen. For more details, see page 16.) You can also adjust the horizontal position of the lens.
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When “Lens Control” is set to “Off” on the Installation and the focus. (1 page 52) When “Test Pattern” is set to “Off” on the Function (1 page 51) 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.
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 Press MENU.
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Press M/m to select the Setup menu, and press , or The setting items of the selected menu appears. Press M/m to select “Language,” and press , or Press M/m/</, to select a language, and press The menu changes to the selected language.
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 Example: To view the picture from the video equipment connected...
Tips • When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function effective signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT. • When the “HDMI Control” is set to “On” in the Function effective signals is automatically displayed, synchronizing with the operation of the equipment connected to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input of the projector.
Selecting the Wide Screen Mode You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. WIDE MODE button Original image When the Wide Mode is operated Squeezed Press WIDE MODE. Each time you press the button, you can select the “Wide Mode”...
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Letterbox picture with side panels Letterbox picture When using an Anamorphic lens 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 47) Notes on selecting the wide screen mode The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE.
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions. PICTURE MODE buttons DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3 Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3).
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can easily 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. Selecting to directly adjust the desired menu item COLOR SPACE button COLOR TEMP...
Selecting desired adjust menu items in the order Example: To adjust the contrast Press ADJUST PICTURE. Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows are displayed in sequence. For details on each adjustment, see the Picture menu. (1 page 41) Note Some adjustment windows cannot be displayed, depending on the type of input...
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing 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. Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.
Using the Supplied Software to Adjust the Picture Quality (ImageDirector3) By using the “ImageDirector3” (supplied as a CD-ROM), you can make the desired gamma correction from a computer connected to the projector. Connect the REMOTE or the NETWORK connector of the projector with a computer and start-up “ImageDirector3”...
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.
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Press MENU. The menu window appears. 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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Pop-up menu Setting items Setting menu Adjustment menu Next menu window Setting items Press M/m to select an item you want to set or adjust and press , or The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window.
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Make the setting or adjustment of an item. When changing the adjustment level To increase the value, press M/,. To decrease the value, press m/<. Press to restore the original screen. When changing the setting Press M/m to change the setting. Press to restore the original screen.
Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. 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.
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Motionflow Film Projection Reproduces movies in its original moving picture. Mode1: Best suited for watching movies. Mode2: Suited for watching movies. The picture is brighter than in “Mode1”. Mode3: Suited for watching movies. The picture is brighter than in “Mode2”. Off: Normal picture.
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Expert Setting 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. DRC Mode Sets the picture quality to be best suited for the input signal.
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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” Using the specified controller, “ImageDirector3”...
Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. RCP (Real Color You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the Processing) picture independently. User1, User2, User3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the settings.
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. Wide Mode (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the image input signal is current input signal.
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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. 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14) is input and “On”...
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.
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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 button. Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. HDMI Control Selects the function whether to turn the HDMI Control function effective, when the HDMI 1 INPUT and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors are connected to a HDMI control compatible equipment.
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Test Pattern Displays the test pattern. When set to “On,” a test pattern appears on the screen to be used when adjusting the lens with “Lens Focus,” “Lens Zoom,” and “Lens Shift,” or correcting the screen proportions with “V Keystone.” A test pattern does not appear when this item is set to “Off.”...
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 ( When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom ( Note Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original...
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Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. Select each screen edge “Left / Right / Top / Bottom” on the Blanking adjustment screen with M / m buttons. Adjust the desired Blanking value with <...
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Set the amount to adjust with < / , buttons for the horizontal direction (H direction) and with M / m buttons for the vertical direction (V direction). You can select the position to adjust again by pressing Reset: Returns to the factory settings. Note Depending on the adjustments made above, colors may become uneven or the resolution may change.
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 Displays the model name (VPL-VW200). Serial No. Displays the serial number. fH (horizontal frequency) Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
Operating the Projector from a Computer Accessing the Projector from a Computer You can check the present status of the projector on a computer display and control the projector from a computer. Confirm that the projector and computer are connected to the router/hub with the LAN cables, then turn on the projector, computer and router/hub.
Operating the Projector Click “Control.” You can perform various adjustments and settings of the projector on a computer display. The functions of the buttons in the windows are the same as those on the remote control supplied with the projector. Settings of the projector are lit.
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Detailed information on Advertisement button and PJ Talk button are indicated by the PROTOCOL manual. For details on each function of “Advanced setting”, consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony personnel. To reset the setting Click the Reset button displayed in “Advanced setting”.
About the x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. • xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
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 c After about one minute, turn the power on.
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(1 page 53). menu to “On.” (1 page 48) (ON/STANDBY) indicator should light in green. purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony personnel. (1 page 11) menu, set the setting of “IR Receiver” to “Front & Rear”. (1 page 52) projector may work improperly or inadvertently.
The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the red. (A repetition rate of 3 flashes) c The lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp c The fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel. ON/STANDBY flashes in red. (A repetition rate of 4 flashes) c The internal temperature is unusually high.
Message Lists Warning messages Message Cause and Remedy High temp.! Lamp off in 1 c Turn off the power. c Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. min. Frequency is out of range! c Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.”...
Caution messages Message Cause and Remedy c No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections. Not applicable! c Press the appropriate button. c The operation to be activated by the button is currently (1 page 18) prohibited.
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) 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.
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Remove the valve cap (1), then turn the gas releasing valve clockwise, using a Philips screwdriver (2). Valve cap Note Turn the gas releasing valve clockwise until a hissing sound comes out from the valve. After this hissing sound stops, go to the next step.
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Insert the new lamp unit straight in all the way until it is securely in place and you hear it click. Notes • Insert the new lamp unit while holding it tightly, because it is heavy (approx. 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)). Dropping the lamp may result in an injury.
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Reverse the projector, then place it on the cloth. Note Be sure that the projector is placed on a stable surface. Remove the filter holder. When the air filter cover (supplied) has been attached because the projector is installed on the ceiling, remove this air filter cover before removing the filter holder.
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Be careful not to let dust near the Ventilation holes (intake) go inside the inner part of the projector when cleaning. Ventilation holes (intake) Place the project back on its original position. Turn on the projector, then select the desired setting item on the Setup menu.
Cleaning the Air Filter When “Please clean the filter.” appears on the screen, you should clean the air filter. The air filter should be cleaned every 1,250 hours. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 1,250 hours are approximate.
Supplied accessories Remote control RM-PJVW200 (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) AC power cord (1) Plug holder (1) Lens Cap (1) Operating Instructions (1) CD-ROM (ImageDirector3) (1) Air Filter Cover (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-H400 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-H10...
Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. The United States, Canada Plug type YP-3 Female end YC-13 Cord type Rated Voltage 10A/125V & Current Safety approval UL/CSA * 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.
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Memory Preset signal (resolution) 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Signal Video signal (VIDEO INPUT and S VIDEO INPUT connectors) Component signal (INPUT A and Y P connectors) Video GBR signal (INPUT A connector)
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The following tables indicate them. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. Item Video signal Advanced Iris Film Projection Motion Enhancer Contrast...
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Screen menu Item Video signal Wide Mode Over Scan – Screen Area * – V Center * Vertical Size * – Phase – Pitch – Shift – z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set : This item is effective only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” in the Screen : If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or wider.
Ceiling Installation Use the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below. Also, attach the supplied air filter cover for the ventilation holes (intake) to prevent the air filter from becoming clogged with dust.
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Screen Size (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 a Minimum 1475 2105 2735 Distance (83) (107 Maximum 2368 3444 4520 Distance (135 (178) x Minimum Distance Maximum Distance (36) To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 ) ×...
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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.
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Front view Side view Center of the lens Front of the cabinet Ceiling Center of the The bottom supporting pole surface of the mount bracket Center of the lens...
Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer Flat-head screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer Note For details on how to make fine adjustments of the horizontal picture position, consult with qualified personnel.
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Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the lens adjustment groove located at the left bottom (when the projector projects the image when placed on the floor, on a desk, etc.), and turn it in the direction in which you want to move the lens. If you turn it to the left, the lens moves to the left, and if you turn it to the right, the lens moves to the right.
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After you have decided the lens position, insert the Philips screwdriver at the locations of the four screws around the border of the lens in turn and tighten them to fix the lens in place. Attach the ring (washer) aligning the mark on the projector by turning it clockwise.
Index Adjust Signal Phase ...47 Pitch ...47 Shift ...47 Adjuster ...25 Adjusting picture position ...22 picture quality ...33 Advanced Iris ...33, 41 Auto Input Search ...50 Background ...51 Black Level Adj..33, 43 Blanking ...53 Brightness ...42 Ceiling Installation ...78 Cinema Black Pro ...41 Color Space ...33, 45 Color System ...49...
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RCP ... 45 Remote control inserting the batteries ... 11 location of controls ... 10 Reset resettable items ... 40 resetting the items ... 40 Screen Area ... 47 Selecting the menu language ... 26 Sharpness ... 42 Specifications ... 71 Standby Mode ...
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