Sony VPL-HW50ES 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.

Location of Controls

INPUT button (1 page 31)

MENU button (1 page 45)

ON/STANDBY

indicator

(1 page 20)

Remote control detector

Ventilation

holes (exhaust)

(1 page 14)

?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 21)

LAMP/COVER

indicator

(1 page 72)

M/m/</, (arrow)/

(enter) button (1 page 45)

Ventilation holes (exhaust) (1 page 14)

-ACIN socket

Y PB/CB PR/CR connector (phono type) (1 page 26)

INPUTA connector (1 page 27)

HDMI 1 connector (1 page 25)

REMOTE connector

Connects to a computer,

etc. for remote control

HDMI 2 connector (1 page 25)

While the ON/STANDBY indicator

lights in orange, the power saving

mode is on. (1 page 58)

Note

Lens shift dials (1 page 21)

Zoom lever (1 page 23)

Focus ring (1 page 23)

Control panel

IR IN connector

Inputs signals to control the projector

3D SYNC connector (1 page 28)

Contents

Main Operating Instructions VPL-HW50ES Video Projector WARN ING AVERTISSEMENT WARNUNG Page 5 Table of Contents Others Projecting Location of Controls Connections and Preparations Using the Menus Page Precautions On safety On preventing internal heat build- up On repacking Safety precautions when using 3D Glasses Location of Controls - Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Remote Control ? / 1 Unpacking Inserting the batteries into the remote control Connections and Preparations Page Step 1: Installing the Projector Unsuitable installation Install in a location away from walls Before Setting Up the Projector Improper use WARNUNG 1 Positioning the Projector and a screen Connections and Preparations When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Page Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position 2 3 1 5, 6 2 3 4 To adjust the horizontal position To adjust the vertical position 5 zoom lever. ring. 6 To adjust the tilt of the installation surface Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) Step 3: Connecting the Projector To connect to equipment with HDMI output connectors Connecting to a VCR To connect to equipment with component video output connectors Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a 3D Sync Transmitter Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language Page Projecting the Picture Projecting 1 2 3 1 2 Turning Off the Power Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal Press ASPECT. Original image Recommended setting and resultant images Notes on switching the Aspect setting Watching 3D Video Images 1 2 3 Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions using the menu 1 2 3 1 2 3 Using the Simulated 3D Function Using the 3D Glasses 3D glasses communication range Page Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET buttons. Using ImageDirector3 to Adjust the Picture Quality Adjusting the Picture Quality Selecting to Directly Adjust the Desired Menu Item Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing 1 2 3 2, 3, 4, 5 4 5 6 Operation through the Menus Using the Menus 2, 3, 4 1 Page 3 4 Items that cannot be adjusted To clear the menu To reset the picture that has been adjusted To reset the items that have been adjusted Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Page Page Page Page Advanced Picture Menu The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more. Screen Menu Page Setup Menu The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc. Page Function Menu Page Page Level A, B Level B Items Locked by Settings Lock Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings. Page Information Menu About the Preset Memory No. About the Control for HDMI What is the Control for HDMI? Using the Control for HDMI function Connecting a Control for HDMI compatible equipment Others About the x.v.Color About the simulated 3D feature Troubleshooting Picture Power On-screen display Remote control 3D video images Others Warning Indicators Warning messages Message Lists Caution messages Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) 1 unplug the AC power cord. 2 Page 7 8 9 10 11 Cleaning the Air Filter Fitting the Lens Cap Cleaning and the Screen of the Projector Specifications System Input General Supplied accessories Optional accessories Preset Signals Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Digital signal Picture menu z Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Screen menu The projector accepts the following types of 3D signals. z Compatible 3D Signals 3D Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Page 3D Aspect Mode Picture menu Storage Conditions of Adjustable/Setting Items Advanced Picture menu Screen menu Ceiling Installation Others When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support Others Front view Side view Index Numerics A B C N O P R S