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Sony VPL-GTZ280 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-588-755-13 (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-GTZ280
© 2016 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-588-755-13 (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-GTZ280 © 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 ..............33 Rear/Bottom ..............4 Operating the Control Window ......... 34 Remote Control ............5 Switching the Page ..........34 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 16)

  • Page 4: Rear/Bottom

    m LAN connector (page 33) Rear/Bottom n REMOTE connector Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control. Indicators and remote control detector o ON/STANDBY indicator (page 37) p WARNING indicator (page 37) q Remote control detector (page 8) Others r Lens (not supplied) (page 40) s Ventilation holes (intake) Note a Remote control detector (page 8)

  • 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 16) 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 Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Right side of the unit Computer to monitor output DisplayPort cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Notes • If the picture from equipment connected to the unit with a DisplayPort cable is not correct, check the settings of the connected equipment. •...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video 1.78:1 (16:9) signal received. Press MENU to display the menu. Press M/m to select the Screen menu, then press 1.33:1 (4:3)

  • Page 16: 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 17 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 18: 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 19 Setting items Description Cinema Black Pro Laser Light Setting Output: The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture. Adjust “Output” according to the brightness of the picture. Contrast Enhancer Corrects the level of bright and dark parts automatically to optimize contrast according to a scene. [CONTRAST ENHANCER] Increases image sharpness and makes image dynamic.
  • Page 20 Setting items Description 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. High/Middle/Low: Select a setting according to the roughness or noise of the input signal source. Off: The NR (noise reduction) function is not applied.
  • Page 21 Setting items Description Color Space Converts the color space. BT.709: An ITU-R BT.709 color space. The color space is equivalent to sRGB. Color Space 1: A color space suited for video images. Color Space 2: A color space suited for watching movies or video images. Color Space 3: A color space suited for watching movies.

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 41). Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control. Setting items Description Picture Position...
  • Page 24 Setting items Description Aspect You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal (page 15). You can use this setting only when a 2K signal is input. 1.85:1 Zoom: A 1.85:1 aspect ratio picture is displayed in its original aspect ratio, enlarged so that black bands do not appear at the top and bottom of the projection surface.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Setting items Description Power Saving Sets the Power Saving mode. Standby: If no signal is input for 10 minutes, power is turned off automatically and the projector goes into standby mode. Off: Disables the Power Saving function. All Reset All settings are initialized to their factory preset values.

  • Page 27: Function Menu

    Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the unit. Setting items Description Stream Format Selects the signal format for DisplayPort. Single: Select this format for the SST (Single Stream Transmission)-compatible signal of DisplayPort. Dual: Select this format for the MST (Multi Stream Transmission) -compatible signal.

  • Page 28: 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 Contrast Enhancer High Altitude Mode Motionflow Remote Start Contrast Network Management Brightness Power Saving Color Function menu Color Temp.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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: Windows OS: Internet Explorer 10/11, Microsoft Edge (Windows 10), Google Chrome Mac OS: Safari...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36 Others Symptom Cause and Remedy Page The fan is noisy. Check the setting of “High Altitude Mode” on the Setup menu. Make sure that the room temperature is not too high. – Check the installation requirements of the unit. – Fan speed increases to maintain the product reliability of the projector’s components in a room where the temperature is higher than normal.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: Others

    To use the features updated, insert a USB memory device into a PC connected to the internet. Download the update files from the Sony website. Note Some USB memories may not be supported for use. Trademark Information •...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Storage Conditions Of Adjustment/Setting Items

    Storage Conditions of Adjustment/Setting Items Each adjustable/setting item is individually stored according to the storage conditions in the following table. For further details, see the tables below. Picture menu Item Storage conditions Calib. Preset For each input connector and preset signal Reset For each input connector and Calib.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Projection Distance

    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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 48: Notices And Licences For Software Used In This Product

    0. This License applies to any program or other work http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ the Program, the distribution of the whole must be on which contains a notice placed by the copyright...
  • Page 49 executable work, complete source code means all the system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF source code for all modules it contains, plus any she is willing to distribute software through any THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 50 Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA. Everyone is derivative of the original library. The ordinary using the Library is not restricted, and output from permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of General Public License therefore permits such such a program is covered only if its contents this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 51 newer version than version 2 of the ordinary GNU to the copy of this License. Also, you must do one of License will not have their licenses terminated so General Public License has appeared, then you can these things: long as such parties remain in full compliance. specify that version instead if you wish.) Do not a) Accompany the work with the complete 9.
  • Page 52 you have the option of following the terms and This library is free software; you can redistribute it This product includes software developed by the conditions either of that version or of any later and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser University of California, Berkeley and its version published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 53 EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE software for any purpose with or without fee is IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF DISCLAIMED.
  • Page 54 ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers...
  • Page 55 Software, and to permit third-parties to whom the software without their specific prior written pcre Software is furnished to do so, all subject to the permission. PCRE LICENCE following: ALTERNATIVELY, this product may be distributed ------------ The copyright notices in the Software and this entire under the terms of the GNU General Public License, PCRE is a library of functions to support regular statement, including the above license grant, this...
  • Page 56 “public” library API, and routines that are regarded picojson as being more “internal” to the library. Copyright 2009-2010 Cybozu Labs, Inc. This doesn’t mean that application writers are Copyright 2011-2014 Kazuho Oku discouraged from making use of such internal All rights reserved. routines.

  • Page 57: Index

    IR Receiver ..........29 Software Version ........32 Specifications .........40 Index Status ............25 Stream Format ........27 LAN connector ........33 Language ..........25 Laser Light Setting .........19 All Reset ..........26 Lens adjustment window ......10 Test Pattern ..........27 Aspect Lens Control ...........29 Trigger Select .........29 1.85:1 Zoom ........
  • Page 58 Sony Corporation...

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