4-580-042-01 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain them for future reference. VPL-HW65...
Table of Contents Unit with a Web Browser ..... 38 Location of Controls Operating the Control Window ..39 Front/Right Side ........ 4 Switching the Page .....39 Rear/Bottom ........5 Setting the Access Limitation ..39 Remote Control ......... 6 Confirming the Information Regarding the Unit ....
Location of Controls Front/Right Side The buttons on the control panel have the same names as those on the remote control. Control panel a M/m/</, (arrow)/ h Ventilation holes (exhaust) (enter) button (page 20) i Remote control detector b MENU button (page 20) (page 8) c INPUT button (page 14) j Zoom lever (page 10)
o HDMI 1/HDMI 2 connector q IR IN connector (page 12) Inputs signals to control the unit. p REMOTE connector r TRIGGER connector (page 34) Connects to a computer, etc. for remote control. Rear/Bottom a Ventilation holes (intake) (page 49) b Lamp cover (page 48) c Front feet (adjustable) (page 11) d Filter holder (page 49)
a LIGHT button Remote Control Illuminates the buttons on the remote control. b Infrared transmitter c ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button (page 8) d INPUT button (page 14) e CALIBRATED PRESET buttons (page 19) f PATTERN button (page 8) g RESET button (page 21) h M/m/</, (arrow)/ (enter) buttons (page 20)
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. Note Installing the Unit When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen The lens shift allows you to have broader depending on the distance between the screen options for placing the unit and viewing...
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in Adjusting the Picture red and the unit goes into standby mode. Position Lights in red. Project an image on the screen and then Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) button adjust the picture position. to turn on the unit. Remote control The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in detector...
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Move both lens shift dials to adjust the To adjust the horizontal position picture position. Turn the lens shift dial right or left. The picture projected on the screen moves right or left by a maximum of 25% of the screen width from the center of the lens.
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Range of movement of the projected To adjust the vertical position picture Turn the lens shift dial up or down. The picture projected on the screen moves 0.71V up or down by a maximum of 71% of the screen height from the center of the lens. Projected Picture 0.25H 0.25H...
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Adjust the focus using the focus ring. Focus ring To adjust the tilt of the installation surface If the unit is installed on an uneven surface, use the front feet (adjustable) to keep the unit level. Turn to adjust. Front feet (adjustable) Notes •...
Equipment with HDMI Right side of the unit output connectors AV amplifier Speakers to HDMI output HDMI cable (not supplied) : Video signal flow Use a high speed HDMI cable on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.)
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Notes • Use a high-speed HDMI cable. With a standard HDMI cable, images of 1080p, DeepColor, and 3D video may not be displayed properly. • When connecting an HDMI cable to the unit, make sure the mark on the upper part of the HDMI input of the unit and the v mark on the connector of the cable is set at the same position.
Projecting This section describes how to operate the unit to view the picture from the equipment connected to the unit. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit your taste. A message “POWER OFF?” appears on Projecting the the screen.
Adjusting/Setting the 3D functions Watching 3D Video You can adjust/set the 3D functions by Images pressing the 3D button on the remote control or with the “3D Settings” of the Function menu. For details, see “3D Settings” You can enjoy powerful 3D video images, (page 31).
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Top or side view Projector 10 m 10 m 10 m 10 m...
Selecting the Aspect Ratio According to the Video Signal You can select an aspect ratio best suited for the video signal received. Press ASPECT. ASPECT Each time you press the button, you can button select the “Aspect” setting.You can also select it using the menu (page 27).
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Original image Recommended setting and resultant images V Stretch 2.35:1 When using an anamorphic lens Squeeze 16:9 When using an anamorphic lens Note Selectable aspect modes vary depending on the input signal (page 57). Notes on switching the “Aspect” setting •...
Selecting the Picture Viewing Mode You can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of video source or room conditions. You can save and use different preset modes for 2D/3D respectively. CALIBRATED Press one of the CALIBRATED PRESET PRESET buttons buttons.
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. Operation through the Menus The unit is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings.
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Setting menu To reset the picture that has been adjusted Select “Reset” from the Picture menu. When the screen display appears, select “Yes” using < and press Adjustment menu All of the following settings are reset to its factory preset value: “Reality Creation,”...
Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture. Note These items may not be available, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see “Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items” (page 55). Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control. Setting items Description Calib.
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Setting items Description Reality Creation Adjusts the detail and noise processing of images. (Super-resolution [REALITY function) CREATION] On: Adjusts the settings of “Reality Creation.” Resolution: When you increase the setting value, the texture and detail of the picture become sharper. Noise Filtering: When you increase the setting value, the noise (picture roughness) becomes less prominent.
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Setting items Description Motionflow Impulse: Reproduces original picture quality. Provides cinema-like [MOTIONFLOW] picture, which may flicker. Combination: Reduces motion blur while maintaining brightness for high-speed picture content. Smooth High: Provides smoother picture movement; especially effective for film-based content. Smooth Low: Provides smoother picture movement for standard use. True Cinema: Images, such as a movie created in 24 frames per second, are reproduced at the original framerate.
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Setting items Description Sharpness Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise. [SHARPNESS] The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise. You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS +/- on the remote control.
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Setting items Description Color Correction On: Adjusts Hue, Saturation or Brightness of the selected colors. [COLOR Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color. 1 Press M/m to select “Color Select,” then press </, to select the CORRECTION] color you want to adjust among “Red,”...
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 Adjustable/Setting Items” (page 55). Item names in brackets represent those printed on the remote control. Setting items Description Aspect...
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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.
• To turn on the power with the Remote Start function, a special command should be sent from a PC or a terminal. For details, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Note When Remote Start is set to “On,” the standby power requirement will increase.
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Setting items Description Network Management On: Set when connected to the network and continuously communicating with the projector control equipment. Note When Network Management is set to “On,” the network function is continuously enabled. Set Network Management to “Off” for normal use.
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 For Switching the video images to “2D” or “3D.” Sel.
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Setting items Description 3D Glasses For adjusting the brightness of the picture when watching 3D video Bri’ness images. You can select the brightness from among “High,” “Medium,” and “Low.” 3D Depth Adjust For adjusting the depth of the 3D video images on the screen. The setting can be made only when a 3D Format other than “Simulated 3D”...
Items Locked by Settings Lock Group 1 Group 2 Picture menu Setup menu Reset Status Reality Creation Language Advanced Iris Menu Position Contrast Enhancer High Altitude Mode Lamp Control Remote Start Motionflow Network Management Contrast Lamp Setting Brightness Function menu Color Dynamic Range Color Temp.
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.
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Setting items Description Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture on the screen. On: Adjusts the gaps in the colors selecting “Adjust Color” or “Adjust Item.” Adjust Item: Selects how to make adjustments from below. Shift: Shifts the whole picture and makes adjustments.
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Setting items Description Network Setting Perform internet protocol settings. IPv4 Setting IP Address Setup: Selects the IP address setting method. Auto(DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from the DHCP server such as a router. Manual: Specifies the IP address manually. When “Manual”...
Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, input signal type, software version and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. Model name Serial No. Signal type Software version Items Description Model Name Displays the model name Serial No.
Using Network Features Connection to the network allows you to Displaying the operate the following features: • Checking the current status of the unit Control Window of via a Web browser. the Unit with a Web • Making the network settings for the unit.
Operating the Control Window Switching the Page Click one of the Page Switching buttons to display the desired setting page. Once you make the network settings, you can open the Control window only by performing step 3 of this procedure. Page Switching buttons Setting the Access Limitation You can limit a user for accessing any...
The default password “Projector” cannot be set as a new password. Note If you forget your password, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Confirming the Information Regarding the Unit You can confirm the current settings for the unit on the Information page.
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 The power may not turn on if you turn the power off with ?/ –...
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The model name does not The display mode of the unit may be set at the time of – disappear from the purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony screen. personnel. Remote control Symptom Cause and Remedy...
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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.
The fan is broken. Consult with qualified (Flashes in red) Sony personnel. Both indicators flash Note When a warning indicator other than the above starts flashing, and the symptom persists even after carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Message Lists Warning messages Symptom Cause and Remedy Page High temp.! Lamp off in Turn off the power. – 1 min. Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation 4, 5 holes. Frequency is out of Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the range! acceptable frequency range of the unit.
Copy the downloaded xvYCC specifications and is a trademark files to your USB memory, insert the USB of Sony Corporation. memory to the USB terminal of the unit, • xvYCC is an international standard of the then perform the update.
Do not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the Replacing the Lamp lamp unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing and the Air Filter and injury. • When you remove the air filter, be careful not Cleaning the to let any dust fall into the projector.
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scattered, if you do not reverse the projector. This may cause injury. • Be sure that the projector is placed on a stable surface. Loosen the screw on the lamp cover with a Philips screwdriver, and then open the lamp cover. Note Be careful not to touch the optical block inside the unit.
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Remove the filter holder. Wipe dust off the ventilation holes (intake) with a soft cloth. Ventilation holes (intake) Remove the air filter. Place the unit back on its original position. Turn on the unit, then select the lamp setting item on the Setup menu.
• Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain federal laws. the good performance of the projector or to For additional information, prevent malfunction to it. When a warning message for cleaning the air filter appears, see www.sony.com/ clean the air filter immediately. mercury...
Fitting the Lens Cap Cleaning Cleaning the lens When fitting the lens cap onto the lens, position the lens cap so that the concave on The lens surface is especially treated to the side of the lens cap will fit the zoom reduce reflection of light.
Specifications Item Description Display system SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system Display device Size of effective 0.61-inch (15.4 mm) SXRD panel display area Number of pixels 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 pixels × 3) Projection lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual) f = 18.7 mm to 29.7 mm F2.52 to F3.02 Light source Ultra High Pressure Lamp 215 W type...
• 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 September 2015.
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Preset Preset signal (resolution) fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync memory no. 1920 × 1080/50i 1080/50i 56.250 50.000 – (Frame packing) (1920 × 1080i) Preset memory numbers for each input signal Digital signal Signal Preset memory number Component signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72 Video GBR signal (HDMI 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72...
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/set are not displayed in the menu. Picture menu Input signal Item Component signal Video GBR signal...
Note When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information menu (page 37) and “Digital signal” (page 54), and check items that are adjustable/can be set. Compatible 3D Signals This unit accepts the following types of 3D signals. Resolution 3D signal format 720/60p, 720/50p...
When the unit is set to convert 2D video images to 3D video images, some items on the menus may be not available to adjust/set, depending on the “3D Format” settings on the Function menu. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed on the menu. The following tables indicate these items.
Acceptable signals 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720 3D format Side-by-Side Over-Under Frame packing Simulated 3D Preset memory number 7, 8, 10 to 14 10 to 14 18 to 20, 71, 72 7, 8, 10 to 14 (page 53) Normal V Stretch Squeeze Stretch...
Storage Conditions of Adjustable/Setting Items Each adjustable/setting item is individually stored for each input connector. For further details, see the tables below. Preset memory numbers for each input signal Input Preset memory numbers HDMI 1 (2D) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55 HDMI 2 (2D) HDMI 1 (3D) 7, 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 71, 72...
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Item Storage conditions 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...
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.
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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 80" (2.03 m) 1.77 × 1.00 (70 × 39) 2.40 – 3.83 (95 – 150) 100"...
Dimensions Front Unit: mm (inches) 407.4 (16 203.7 (8 203.7 (8 Center of the lens Bottom Unit: mm (inches) Front of the cabinet 115.9 (4 113.7 (4 150.6 (6) 14.5 ( 316.4 (12 465.4 (18...
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Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support Front view Unit: mm (inches) 150 (6) 75 (3) Ceiling Center of the The bottom surface of supporting pole the mount bracket Center of the lens Side view Unit: mm (inches) 182.8 (7 130 (5 Center of the lens Front of the cabinet 236.1 (9...
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Top view Unit: mm (inches) 182.8 (7 130 (5 Front of the cabinet Center of the lens 227.8 (9) Upper ceiling mount bracket Center of the supporting pole (The center of the supporting pole is different from that of the unit.)
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Index Dimensions ..........63 Dynamic Range ........32 Numerics 3D glasses Expert Setting .......... 25 3D glasses communication range ..15 Using the 3D glasses ......15 3D Settings 2D-3D Display Sel. (Select) ....31 Film Mode ..........25 3D Depth Adjust ......... 32 3D Format ...........
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Settings Lock .......... 32 Sharpness ..........25 • “PlayStation” is a registered trademark Signal type ..........37 of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Smooth Gradation ........25 • The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Software Version ........37 Definition Multimedia Interface, and the Specifications ..........