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4-584-926-13 (1)
Data Projector

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Safety Regulations
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-GTZ270
© 2016 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-584-926-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Safety Regulations thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-GTZ270 © 2016 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of Controls Using Network Features Front/Right Side ............3 Displaying the Control Window of the Unit with a Web Browser ..............36 Rear/Bottom ..............4 Operating the Control Window ......... 37 Remote Control ............5 Switching the Page ..........37 Setting the Access Limitation ......
  • Page 3: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Front/Right Side The buttons on the control panel function the same as those on the remote control. Control panel Connectors h IR IN/IR OUT connector Control panel IR IN: Inputs the signals to control the projector. When connecting to the IR IN connector, the remote a LENS button (page 8) control detector does not work with the remote b M/m/</,/ENTER button (page 18)
  • Page 4: Rear/Bottom

    m USB connector (page 42) Rear/Bottom n LAN connector (page 36) o REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control. Indicators and remote control detector p ON/STANDBY indicator (page 40) q WARNING indicator (page 40) r Remote control detector (page 8) Others s Lens (not supplied) (page 43) t Ventilation holes (intake)
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    INPUT button: Press to change the input connector in Remote Control order from A to E. c Operating a menu (page 18) ENTER/M/m/</, buttons MENU button RESET button d Adjusting the lens FOCUS button: Adjusts the focus. ZOOM button: Adjusts the screen size with the zooming magnification.
  • Page 6: Connections And Preparations

    Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the unit and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc. Checking the Supplied Connecting the AC Power Accessories Cord Check the carton to make sure it contains the following Plug the AC power cord into the AC IN socket, then items: attach the plug holder to the AC power cord.
  • Page 7: Installing The Unit

    Installing the Unit Selecting the Menu Language The installation distance between the unit and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not The factory setting for the language for displaying menus, you use the lens shift features. Install this unit so that it fits messages, etc.
  • Page 8: Adjusting The Picture Position

    Select the menu language. Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. Tips a Press M/m to select the Setup menu, then • The ?/1 (On/Standby), INPUT, MENU, and M/m/</,/ press , or ENTER. ENTER buttons on the side panel of the unit function the same as those on the remote control.
  • Page 9 Adjust the picture size. To adjust the horizontal position Press the ZOOM button to display the Lens Zoom adjustment window (test pattern). Then adjust the size Press </,. of the picture by pressing the M/m/</, buttons. The picture projected on the screen moves right or left from the center of the lens.
  • Page 10 Range of movement of the projected picture Projected Picture To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the feet (adjustable) to keep the unit level. Turn to adjust. Feet (adjustable) Notes •...
  • Page 11: Connecting To Video Equipment Or A Computer

    Connecting to Video Equipment or a Computer 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. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.
  • Page 12: Connecting To A Workstation (V Split Display Connection)

    Connecting to a workstation (V Split display connection) When connecting two DisplayPort cables to project a “4096 × 2160” or “3840 × 2160” high resolution picture, connect DisplayPort output 1 and DisplayPort output 2 of the workstation to DisplayPort input 1 and DisplayPort input 2 of the unit respectively.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Right side of the unit Computer to monitor output DisplayPort cable (not supplied) or HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Use a High Speed or Premium High Speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo is specified. Notes •...
  • Page 14: Projecting

    Projecting This section describes how to operate the unit to view a picture from the equipment connected to the unit. It also describes how to switch the screen size according to the picture. Projecting the Picture Projecting High- Resolution Images (V Turn on both the unit and the equipment connected to Split display) the unit.
  • Page 15: Watching 3D Video Images

    • There are other communication devices, such as a Watching 3D Video wireless LAN (IEEE802.11 b/g/n) or a microwave with a bandwidth of 2.4 GHz, near the unit Images 3D glasses communication range The following figure indicates the communication range of You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, such as from 3D the 3D glasses.
  • Page 16: Using The Picture Position

    Image of the lens moving Using the Picture In the example below, the images with aspect ratio of 1.78:1 (16:9) and 2.35:1 are projected on a 2.35:1 screen. Position You can store up to five combinations of lens settings (focus, picture size, picture position), aspect ratio, and blanking.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Aspect Ratio According To The Video Signal

    Original image (for 16:9 Recommended setting and Selecting the Aspect display) resultant images Normal Ratio According to the Video Signal 1.78:1 (16:9) You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received. Press MENU to display the menu. Press M/m to select the Screen menu, then press 1.33:1 (4:3)
  • Page 18: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus. Note The menu displays used for the explanation may be different from the actual menu display. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected Operation through the menu appear.
  • Page 19 Adjustment menu Note The RESET button on the remote control is available only when the adjustment menu or the setting menu is selected. Next menu window Setting items Make the setting or adjustment of an item. When changing the adjustment level To increase the value, press M/,.
  • Page 20: Picture Menu

    Database: Select “Normal” or “Mastered in 4K.” “Mastered in 4K” provides image quality suitable for Blu-ray Disc™ “Mastered in 4K” releasing from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and detail of the picture become sharper.
  • Page 21 Setting items Description Cinema Black Pro Laser Light Setting Dynamic Control: Adjusts the range of movement of the laser light control. On: Automatically optimizes the laser light control and signal processing according to the brightness level of the input source. This results in a bright and high contrast image. Off: The “Dynamic Control”...
  • Page 22 Setting items Description 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. Expert Setting NR (Noise Reduction) Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture. Auto: Detects the noise level to reduce the roughness or noise of the picture automatically.
  • Page 23 Setting items Description x.v.Color Set this item when connecting the unit with equipment that supports x.v.Color and playing back an x.v.Color video signal. On: You can play back an x.v.Color video signal. Off: The “x.v.Color” function is not applied. For details on x.v.Color, see “About x.v.Color” (page 42). Setting x.v.Color to “On”...
  • Page 24: Advanced Picture Menu

    Advanced Picture Menu You can adjust the gaps in color that have occurred after a long period of use. Setting items Description Auto Calibration Pre Check: Checks the color difference against the factory default settings, before calibration starts. Adjust: Performs Auto Calibration. Before/After: Toggles the factory default settings and the setting after the calibration at a certain frequency.
  • Page 25: Screen Menu

    Screen Menu You can set the picture size, aspect mode, etc. Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustment/Setting Items” (page 45). Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control. Setting items Description Picture Position...
  • Page 26 Setting items Description Blanking This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. On: Select the edge to adjust by highlighting Left, Right, Top, or Bottom using the M/m buttons. Adjust the amount of blanking using the </, buttons. Off: Turns off the Blanking function.
  • Page 27: Setup Menu

    Notes • When “All Off” is selected, warning message for high temperature is not displayed. • Note that Sony is not liable for failure of the unit or any accident caused by selecting “All Off.” Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
  • Page 28 Setting items Description Network Management On: Set when connected to the network and continuously communicating with the projector control equipment. Off: Turns off the Network Management function. Note When Network Management is set to “On,” the network function is continuously enabled. Set Network Management to “Off”...
  • Page 29: Function Menu

    Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the unit. Setting items Description 3D Settings You can change the settings of the 3D function. 2D-3D Display Sel. For Switching the video images to “2D” or “3D.” Auto: Displays 3D video images when HDMI signals with 3D information* are input.
  • Page 30 Setting items Description Dynamic Range Sets the video input level for HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 connectors. Auto: Sets the video input level automatically. Limited: The video input level is set for signals that are equivalent to 16-235. Full: The video input level is set for signals that are equivalent to 0-255. Note If the video output setting of the connected HDMI device is not set correctly, light and dark parts of the video may appear too light or too dark.
  • Page 31: Items Locked By Settings Lock

    Items Locked by Settings Lock Group 1 Group 2 Picture menu Setup menu Reset Status Reality Creation Language Laser Light Setting Menu Position Advanced Iris Constant Brightness Contrast Enhancer High Altitude Mode Motionflow Remote Start Contrast Network Management Brightness Power Saving Color Function menu Color Temp.
  • Page 32: Installation Menu

    Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. Setting items Description Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically. H: Flips the picture horizontally. V: Flips the picture vertically. Off: The picture does not flip.
  • Page 33 Setting items Description Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture on the projection surface. On: Adjusts the gaps in the colors selecting “Adjust Item” or “Adjust Color.” Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below. Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
  • Page 34 Activate Licenses: Activates (validates) the available license. Unique Device ID: Displays the ID number of the unit. For details on features activated by “Activate Licenses, ” refer to the following web site: https://www.ecspert.sony.biz/ Note Supported Web browsers are as follows:...
  • Page 35: Information Menu

    Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, input signal type, and software version. Model name Serial No. Signal type Software version Items Description Model Name Displays the model name Serial No. Displays the serial number. Signal type Displays the resolution of the video which you are watching.
  • Page 36: Using Network Features

    Using Network Features Connection to the network allows you to operate the http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx following features: (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the unit) • Checking the current status of the unit via a Web When connecting by the IPv6 address browser. • Making the network settings for the unit. http://[xxxx:xxxx:- xxxx] •...
  • Page 37: Operating The Control Window

    The default password “Projector” cannot be set as a new Operating the Control password. Window Note If you forget your password, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Switching the Page Confirming the Information Regarding the Unit Click one of the Page Switching buttons to display the desired setting page.
  • Page 38: Error Handling

    Error Handling Troubleshooting If the unit appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy Page The power is not turned on.
  • Page 39 Remote control Symptom Cause and Remedy Page The remote control does not work. Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries. – Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. If there is a light source near the remote control detector, the unit may work improperly or –...
  • Page 40: About Indicators

    Six times The unit detects a drop impact. If there is abnormality on the unit, consult with qualified Sony personnel. If there are no abnormalities on the unit, disconnect the AC power cord and check that the ON/STANDBY indicator turns off, then connect the AC power cord and...
  • Page 41: Message Lists

    Message Lists Warning messages Symptom Cause and Remedy Page High temp.! Light off in 1 min. Turn off the power. – Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. Frequency is out of range! Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the acceptable frequency range of the unit.
  • Page 42: Others

    • Note that if the unit is used for profit or for public into a PC connected to the internet. viewing, displaying 2D video images as 3D video Download the update files from the Sony website. images by converting to the simulated 3D may constitute Note an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, Some USB memories may not be supported for use.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    • The values for mass and dimensions are approximate. • Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. • Information on accessories in this manual is current as of December 2016.
  • Page 44: Preset Signals

    Preset Signals The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this unit. When a signal other than the preset signals shown below is input, the picture may not be displayed properly. Preset memory Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync...
  • Page 45: Input Signals And Adjustment/Setting Items

    Preset memory Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync DisplayPort HDMI 3840 × 2160/25p 3840 × 2160/25p (3840 × 2160) 56.250 25.000 – – 3840 × 2160/30p 3840 × 2160/30p (3840 × 2160) 67.433 29.970 – 4096 × 2160/24p 4096 ×...
  • Page 46: Storage Conditions Of Adjustment/Setting Items

    Acceptable signals 720 × 480 4096 × 2160 3840 × 2160 1920 × 1080 1280 × 720 Others 720 × 576 Preset memory number 26, 32, 37, 45, 76 to 79, 96 74, 75, 93 to 95 7, 8, 12 to 14 10, 11 5, 6 (page 44)
  • Page 47 Item Storage conditions Gain R For each Color Temp. Gain G Gain B Bias R Bias G Bias B Sharpness For each input connector and Calib. Preset MPEG NR Smooth Gradation Film Mode Gamma Correction Color Correction Clear White x.v.Color* Color Space BT.709 - Custom For each Color Space...
  • Page 48: Projection Distance And Lens Shift Range

    Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range The projection distance refers to the distance between the front of the lens and the projected surface. Projection distance L Front of the lens Projected image The lens shift range represents the distance in percent (%) by which the lens can be shifted from the center of the projected image.
  • Page 49 When projecting in 1.90:1 (Native Full Display 17:9) format 1.90 Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height VPLL-Z7008 VPLL-Z7013 80" (2.03 m) 1.80 × 0.95 1.43 – 1.82 2.23 – 4.90 (71 × 37) (56 –...
  • Page 50 When projecting in 1.78:1 (16:9) format 1.78 Video display area Projection area Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height VPLL-Z7008 VPLL-Z7013 80" (2.03 m) 1.77 × 1.00 1.50 – 1.91 2.35 – 5.15 (70 ×...
  • Page 51 When projecting in 2.35:1 format 2.35 Video display area Projection area Projection distance Unit: m (inches) Projection image size Projection distance L Diagonal Width × Height VPLL-Z7008 VPLL-Z7013 80" (2.03 m) 1.87 × 0.80 1.49 – 1.89 2.33 – 5.10 (74 ×...
  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front Unit: mm (inches) Unit: mm (inches) 750 (29 L': The distance between the front of the lens (center) and 65 (2 the front of the cabinet VPLL-Z7008: 159.0 mm (6 inches) (Tele) to 185.2 mm inches) (Wide) VPLL-Z7013: 130.2 mm (5 inches) L’’: 131 (5 ) (VPLL-Z7013)
  • Page 53: Index

    Power Saving .........28 Preset memory ........35 Index Film Mode ..........22 Preset signals ..........44 Front/Right side ........3 Projecting the Picture ......14 Projection distance .....49, 50, 51 Numerics Projection distance and lens shift Gamma Correction .........22 range ..........48 3D glasses 3D glasses communication range ..15 Using the 3D glasses ......
  • Page 54 Sony Corporation...

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