Sony BRAVIA HDMI VPL-AW15 Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Video Projector Operating Instructions BRAVIA H ii:::ll !11'1111 HIGH-O FINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFAGE VPL-AW15 VPL-AW10 © 2007 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Declaration of Conformity WARNING Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-AWI5, VPL-AWI0 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.
- Page 3 Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). Trademark Information "BRAVIA" and BRAVIA are tra(temarks of Sony Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
- Page 4 For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland lever deze in als klein chemisch Disposal of Old Electrical & al\,al (KCA). Gooi de batterij niet weg maar Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precautions ......... Checking the model name of the Projecting the Picture on the projector ..........Screen ..........Turning Off the Power ....Selecting the Wide Screen Mode ..28 Front/Side ........... Selecting the Picture Viewing Rear/Bottom ........Mode .......... - Page 6 Troubleshooting ....... Warning Indicators ..... Message Lists ......Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) ..........Replacing the Air Filter ....Fitting the lens cap ......Specifications ........Preset Signals ......Input Signals and Adjustable/ Setting Items ....
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Page 7: Precautions
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 •... -
Page 8: Front/Side
Front/Side You call use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector. LAMP/ COV_R LAMP/COVER indicator ((_ page 53) While the I/0) (On/ I/0) (On/standby) switch ((_ page 22) standby) indicator lights in... -
Page 9: Rear/Bottom
Rear/Bottom ¢b © Ventilation holes (exhaust) page Connects to a computer, etc. for r REMOTE connector control S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/ VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) ((_ page 19) Y/PB/CB/PR/CR (phono type) ((_ page 17) INPUT A connector ((_ page 20) HDMI connector ((_ page 18) AC IN socket Projector... -
Page 10: Remote Control
(VPL-AW 15 only) WIDE MODE button ((_ page 33) page 28) ---- ADJ PIC button ((_ page 32) PICTURE MODE PICTURE MODE buttons Iu",,l Iu,,,,IIo,,,, I ((_ page 31 ) CONTRAST +/- button ((_ page 41) BRIGHT +/- button page 41) SONY... -
Page 11: Unpacking
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 "U Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items: • Lens cap (1) •... -
Page 12: Step 1: Installing The Projector
Step 1: Installing the Projector Near a heat or smoke sensor The proiector displays pictures output front a VCR or other devices. The pro}ector can be used in various places and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures easily. iiiiiii i,ilil Malfunction of the sensor may occur. -
Page 13: Projector
Improper Do not do any of the following while using the projector. © Blocking the ventilation holes. 15° or more Avoid using the proiector tilted at an angle Ventilation of more than 15 degrees. holes Do not install the projector anywhere other (intake) -
Page 14: Projector
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 call 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-AWI5 only). -
Page 15: Position
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) Screen size (inches) © (mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080 1151 17511 2049 2348 2946 3544 4142 4740 5339 5937 (lllillilllUm) (45 3Is) !69) (801Ih61 (92 I/2) 1116) (1395/8) -
Page 16: Projector
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. (_ page 21) To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. -
Page 17: Step 2: Connecting The Projector
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 poor picture quality. -
Page 18: Projector
To connect to a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDMI output You call enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player equipped with HDM! output to the HDM! input of the projector. AV amplifier Speakers Rear of the projector... -
Page 19: Projector
To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector video connector You call connect a DVD player/recoMer, haM disk video recoMer, VCR o1"laser disk player, which is not equipped with component video connectors, See also the instruction © manual of each equipment. -
Page 20: Connecting To A Computer
Rear of the projector Computer ++._c. to monitor output HD-Dsub15 pin cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional) u:_&+++: Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo. Set "lnput-A Signal Sel."... -
Page 21: Step 3: Adjusting The Picture Position
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position tS"oject an image on the screen and then at[just the picture position. 1 i1¢ (On/standby)indicator Zoom lever, Focus ring LENS SHIFT dials (VPL-AW15 only) Remote control detector REAL COLO_ PROCB_I_G The I/(,D (On/standby), INPUT, MENU, and A/V/_I/I_I@ (ieystick) buttons on the top panel ol the prejeclor lUllCtioa the sanle as those (111 tile remote COlltrol. -
Page 22: Projector
Press the I/@ (On/standby) switch to turn on the projector. The I/@ (On/standby) indicator flashes ill green, and then lights ill green. Flashes in green for a few seconds, and then lights in green. Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. Refer to the operating instructions... -
Page 23: Screen
To adjust the horizontal position Turn the LENS SHIFT dial right o1"left. The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen size fi'om the center of the lens. © 1 screen width ©... -
Page 24: Projector
Adjust the picture size using the zoom lever. Zoom lever Adjust thefocus using thefocus ring. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the a_[justers to keep the projector level. -
Page 25: Screen
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language You call select one of l6 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. "0 ©... -
Page 26: Position
Press till, to select the Setup menu, and press =1_ or @. The setting items of the selected menu appears. Press till, to select "Language," and press =1_or @. Press t/l[,/'l=/=l_ to select a language, and press @. The menu changes to the selected language. -
Page 27: Projecting The Picture On The Screen
This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment cmmected to the projector. It also describes how to a_!just the quality of the picture to suit your taste. "0 5" Projecting the Picture on the Screen Power on both the equipment and the device connected to the equipment. -
Page 28: Turning Off The Power
Press the I/(_ (On/standby) switch. A message "POWER OFF'?" appears on the screen. Press the I/_ (On/standby) switch again before the message disappears. The I/(_ (On/standby) indicator flashes in green and the fall continues to run to reduce the internal heat. First, the I/(_ (On/standby) indicator flashes quickly, during which you will not be able to light up the I/(_ (On/standby) indicator with the I/(_ (On/standby) switch. -
Page 29: Screen
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 ill the center of the screen to fill the vertical screen size. -
Page 30: Projector
Full 2 (When the PC signal is input) Displays a picture on the whole of the screeu, ] I_mlTa You can adjust the vertical position ollhe picture with "V Center" and "Vertical Size" in the Screen menu only when "Zoom" is selected. -
Page 31: Selecting The Picture Viewing Mode
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You call select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program o1"room conditions. Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3). DYNAMIC R_L COLOR _ROCESSlNG WIDE Enhauces picture contrast and sharpness. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Adjusting the Picture Quality You can at[just the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the ac!justment items with the remote control. The ac!justed data can be stored in each picture mode. Press ADJ PIC. Each time you press the button, r-s_ r_n F;_ following... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Picture Using Real
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing (VPL-AW15 only) The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to at[just the color and hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You call thus obtain a picture "I3 more suitable to your taste. -
Page 34: Screen
Press t/lJ, to select "Position" "Range," and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to at!just using '4,,,,/,-,1_. Adjust the color of the specified portions. Press t/_" to select "RCP Color" "RCP Hue," then at!just the color hue of the portions selected ill step 3 to... -
Page 35: Using Other Functions
Using Other Functions You call temporarily turn off o1"pause a projected picture. Press PIC MUTING. ]Press to temporarily turn off a projected picture. To return to the previous screen, "_ PIC MUTING press PIC MUTING again. 5" button ..FREEZE button Press FREEZE. -
Page 36: Operation Through The Menus
This section describes how to make various at[iustments and settings using the menus. Operation through the Menus The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments settings. Some of the ac!iustable/setting items are displayed ill a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. -
Page 37: Position
Press MENU. The menu window appears. i¸i!il;iiiii;;!iiil}iiiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiii ¸iiiii!!!i_ii_!!!)i_ii_i_!ii!!ii_i_i;_J Press til!, to select a menu item, and press --I_ or @. The items that call be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. -
Page 38: Position
Press _/,!, 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 Pop-up menu window. Setting items Nededands ¢;_1_) Deutscb... -
Page 39: Screen
Make the setting or adjustment To reset the items that have of an item. been adjusted Select all item in the Menu screen, and When changing the adjustment level display the pop-up menu, the setting To increase the value, press t/=l_ ". menu, and the adjustment menu. -
Page 40: Picture Menu
Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for ac[justiug 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 Ihis lk)renhauced piclure contrast and sharpness to reproduce color tones. -
Page 41: Position
Cinema BlackPro 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. -
Page 42: Position
Sharpness Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise. Tile higher the setting, the stmrper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise. NR(NoiseReduction) Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture. Usually, select "011". -
Page 43: Advanced Picture Menu
Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only) The Advanced Picture is used for a_!justing the picture more. ¢Q N; ij ® RCP(Real Color You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the Processing) picture independently. VPL-AW15 only) User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the settings. -
Page 44: Screen Menu
Screen Menu The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You call at!just the size of the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc. Adjust Screen menu ® i)il ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸ I ¸I ¸ I ¸ I ¸ !_ji!_!i!_i_i_iii;i_INi_i_iii_ Wide Mode (Whenthe You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the... -
Page 45: Position
ScreenArea Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture overscanned. Full: Expands the picture ou ttle wtlole off the screen. Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole ol the screen. This item is effective only when a Hi-Visiou signal (preset memory No. 10 and 1l ) is input and "O11"... -
Page 46: Setup Menu
Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to chan e the factory preset settings, etc. Standard Slandard :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: compu*er AUto iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!1 ¢ Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed. Set to "OFP' to turn ()It"tile on-screen displays except lkw the menus, message when turning oil tt_e power, and warning messages. -
Page 47: Position
Inpnt-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected the INPUT A connector. Selects the type of signal input fl'om the equipment by selecting "lnput-A" with the INPUT. Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. Computer: lnputs the signal fl'om a computer. -
Page 48: Function Menu
Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. SmartAPA 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. -
Page 49: Installation Menu
Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. '" ii ¢) 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). -
Page 50: Information Menu
Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cmnulated hours of usage of the lamp. i rma*i_ M o d el N a m e: V P L -AW 15 o r V P L- AW 10 Mo_e,. - Page 51 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 CauseandRemedy Tile power is not turned on. + Alter about 1 minute, turn the power on.
- Page 52 + Check it' the I/(_) (On/standby) indicator should light in green. The model name does not + The display mode of the projector may be set at the time of disappear l_'omthe screen, purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony personnel. Remote control Symptom...
- Page 53 Turn on the power again after 6 flashes) re-connecting it. If the indicators still light up, the electrical system has a problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel. When a warning indicator other than the above status, consult with Sony Customer lnlormation Service Center.
- Page 54 Warning messages Message Cause and Remedy High temp.! Lamp oil' in 1 + Turn o11"the power. rnin. -) Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. ((_" page 13) Frequeucy is out of range ! -) Frequency is out of range, lnput a signal that is within the acceptable li'equency range of the projector.
- Page 55 Turn off the projector and unplug Replacing the Lamp the AC power cord. and the Air Filter and When setting the projector on a flat surface such as a desk etc., cleaning the put a cloth to prevent the surface from being scratched.
- Page 56 Loosen the three screws on the Close the lamp cover, then lamp with the Phillips tighten the screws. screwdriver. Hold up the handle, then pull the lamp straight out. lfthe lamp cover is uot sel securely, the power Hold the handle of the new lamp will nol turn on.
- Page 57 Turn on the projector, then Place a new air filter. select the desired setting item on the Setup _ menu. The menu screen below will be appeared. Has the proiection lamp been replaced Se[llngs lamp replacement Select "Yes". After removing the air lilter, do not touch the fan inside the prujeclor.
- Page 58 Replacing the Air Fitting the lens cap Filter When fitting the lens cap onto the lens, position the lens cap so that the concave When "Please replace the filter." appears on the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom the screen, you should replace the air filter.
- Page 59 Specifications Y P_3/CBPR/CR System Component: phono type Projection systmn Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p_+2dB sync 3LCD panel. 1 lens. 3 primary negative (75 ohms terminated) color LCD shutter projection PB/CR:0.7 Vp-p_+2dB (75 ohms system terminaled) LCD panel 0.73-inch ( 18.5 ram) TFT LCD PP,/CR:0.7 Vp-p_+2dB (75 ohms panel 2.764.800 pixels (921.600 terminated)
- Page 60 Supplied accessories Remote control RM-PJAWI5 (VPL-AW 15 only) RM-PJAWI0 (VPL-AW 10 only) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) AC power coM (1) Air filter (for replacement) Lens Cap (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Pr_tjector Lamp LMP-H ]60 (fl)r replacement)
- Page 61 Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. Continental E urope UK, Ireland, Japan The United States, Canada Australia,New Zealand YP-3 YP-12A YP-359 Plug type VM0303B Female end YC-13 YC-13D YC-13 H05VV-F V(TF CEE (13) 53 rd Cord type (OC) 10A/250V...
- Page 62 H Size Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV(Hz) Sync (Resolution) 27.000 48.000 1080/24PsF 1080/48i SonG/Y (1920 x 1080i) SonG/Y 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 (1280 x 720p) SonG/Y 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 (1280 x 720p) 1080/60p 1080/60p 67.500 60.000 (1920 × 1080p) 1080/50p 1080/50p 56.260...
- Page 63 H Size Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV(Hz) Sync (Resolution) 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 1864 65.317 59.978 H-neg. V-pos 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 1664 47.776 59.870 H-neg. V-pos 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 1664 44.772 59.855 H-neg.
- Page 64 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 ill the menu. Item Input signal Video or S-Video Component Video GBR Computer (Y/C) Advanced...
- Page 65 Screen menu Item Input signal Video or S-Video Component Video GBR Computer (Y/C) Wide Mode • • • •,,,2 Over Scan • • Screen Area ,,I • • (preset memory (preset memory numhers 10. 11 numbers 10. 11 only) only) V Position .3 •...
- Page 66 Ceiling Installation Use the PS S-H 10 o1"PS S-610 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation ;ure shown below. a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole at the ceiling side of the ceiling mount unit (front side) x: Distance...
- Page 67 When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen Unit: mm (inches) ScreenSize (inches) 4664 4572 5080 I 1778 2032 2540 3048 (ram) 1016 1524 3556 2163 2462 Minimum 3659 1266 1864 306 I 4257 4855 5453 _}51 Distance (97) (144 1/8 ) (49 7/8) ( 120 5/8) ( 167 5/8)
- Page 68 For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the PSS-HIO. 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-HIO.
- Page 69 Front view Ceiling Center of the 175(7) supporting pole The bottom surface of the mount bracket Center of the lens 63.5 (2 1/_) (VPL-AWI5) 68 (2 3/4)-(VPL-AW Side view 1t4.5(45/8) 130(5 ;/B) l ........Center of the lens (VPL-AW15 only) Front of the cabinet ..
- Page 70 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...
- Page 71 Iustallatiou mauual 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.
- Page 72 Front view Distance between the ceiling and the surface of the mount bracket Using adjustment pipe (b): 150/175/200 mm (6 / 7 / 7 7/8 inches) Using adjustment pipe (c): 250/275/300 mm (9 7/8 / 10 7/6 / 11 7/6 inches) The bottom surface of the...
- Page 73 Index Lamp Timer ..........Language ..........Location of Controls Front/Right side ........Rear/Bottom .......... Adjust Signal Phase ............ Pitch ............. Shift ............. Menu Adjuster ........... Advanced Picture ........ Adjusting Function ..........picture position ........Information ......... picture quality ........Installation ...........
- Page 74 Screen Area ..........Selecting the menu language ....Sharpness ..........Specifications .......... Standby Mode ......... Status ............Supplied accessories ....... Troubleshooting ........V Keystone ..........WIDE MODE ......... Wide Mode Full ............Full 1 ........... Full 2 ........... Normal ..........Wide Zoom ..........
- Page 75 3198141110 http://www.sony.net/ 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. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...