Sony VPL-BW5 User Manual

VPL-BW5© 2008 Sony Corporation4-118-727-01 (1)Video ProjectorOperating Instructions

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11 Location of Controlsa LIGHT buttonIlluminates the buttons on the remote control.b INPUT buttonc FREEZE keyFreezes the projected picture. To cancel

12This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.Unpack

13 Connections and PreparationsStep 1: Installing the ProjectorThe projector displays pictures output from a VCR or other devices.The projector can be

14Very dusty and extremely smoky locationsAvoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, the air filter will be

15 Connections and Preparationsthe projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducingthe reliability of certain components.

16The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen.1 Determine the installation position of th

17 Connections and Preparations2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen.When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes

18Step 2: Connecting the ProjectorWhen making connections, be sure to do the following:• Turn off all equipments before making any connections.• Use

19 Connections and Preparations• When connecting equipment to the HDMI input of the projector, be sure to use equipment that have acquired the HDMI lo

2WARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cab

20To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or video connectorYou can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or l

21 Connections and PreparationsTipSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does not appear prope

22Step 3: Adjusting the Picture PositionProject an image on the screen and adjust the picture position.1 After connecting the AC cord to the projecto

23 Connections and PreparationsTips• You can select the desired language for the menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4: Selecting the Menu Langua

24Step 4: Selecting the Menu LanguageYou can select one of 17 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory default set

25 Connections and Preparations1 Press MENU.The menu appears.The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button.2 Press M/m to select the MENU SE

26This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment connected to the projector. It also describes how to adj

27 ProjectingThe ?/1 (On/standby) switch flashes in green, then lights in green.The projector cannot be used while the ?/1 switch is flashing.3 Turn o

28Selecting the Wide Screen ModeYou can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received. Press WIDE MODE.Each time you press t

29 ProjectingZoom (When the SD or PC signal is input)A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to f

3 Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration)Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wiresLength Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less tha

30Selecting the Picture Viewing ModeYou can select the picture viewing mode that best suits the type of program or room conditions.Press one of the P

31 ProjectingAdjusting the Picture QualityYou can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items with the remote c

32Using Other FunctionsYou can temporarily turn off or pause a projected picture.Press PIC MUTING.Press to temporarily turn off a projected picture.

33 Using the Menus This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.Operation through the MenusThe projector is equ

344 Make the setting or adjustment of an item.When changing the adjustment levelTo increase the value, press M/,.To decrease the value, press m/<.

35 Using the MenusPICTURE SETTING MenuThe PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture.Picture Mode StandardAdjust Picture...PICTURE SETTIN

36Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture.Yo

37 Using the MenusINPUT SETTING MenuThe INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal.When the signal is input from a computerAdjust Signal...

38• Some of the “Wide Mode” setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the input signal.• Note that if the projector is used for prof

39 Using the MenusSET SETTING MenuThe SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.Setting items Functions Initial settingSmart

4Table of ContentsPrecautions ...5Top/Front/Side ...6Rear/Bottom ...

40• Press APA when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes a black portion around it, the APA function will not wo

41 Using the MenusMENU SETTING MenuThe MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.Setting items Functions Initial settingStatus (on-scre

42INSTALL SETTING MenuThe INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.INSTALL SETTINGInput-AV Keystone: AutoImage Flip:

43 Using the Menus• The picture quality may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it is an electrical correction.• If you set “Hig

44INFORMATION MenuThe INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cu

45 Using the MenusSome of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the following tables. The items that

46This section describes how to solve the problems, how to replace the lamp and air filter, etc.TroubleshootingIf the projector appears to be operati

47 OthersRemote controlThe picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of dots input from the comp

48IndicatorsWarning MessageCaution MessageSymptom Cause and RemedyThe LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 2 flashes)• The lam

49 OthersReplacing the LampThe lamp used as a light source is consumable product. Thus replace the lamp with a new one in the following cases.• When t

5 PrecautionsOn safety• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.• Should any liquid or

50 • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp.• The power will not turn on if the lamp is not secured properly.• Do not allow any liquid

51 OthersCleaning the Air FilterThe air filter should be cleaned whenever you replace the lamp.Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a

52SpecificationsOptical characteristicsProjection system3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection systemLCD panel 0.59-inchvWXGA panel, about 3,070,000 pixels

53 Others884 BTUOperating temperature0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)Operating humidity35% to 85% (no condensation)Storage temperature–20°C to +60°C (–4°F t

54Preset SignalsMemory No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –3 480/60i 480/60i

55 Others• The receivable digital signals are preset signals of Memory No. 3 to 11, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55 and 56.• When a signal other than the p

56Installation DiagramThis section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.The alphabetical letters in the illustration ind

57 Othersa (M) = {(PS × 37.252) × 0.97} – 31.7b = x – {PS × 4.465 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 – 4.5}c = x – {PS × 4.465 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 – 4.5 + 90.5}•

58This section describes the examples for installing the projector on the ceiling.When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspe

59 OthersWhen “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu is set to “Full 2”a’(N) = {(PS × 31.147) × 1.03} – 32.0 + 16.4a’(M) = {(PS × 37.367) × 0.97} – 32.

6Top/Front/SideYou can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector.Location of C

60DimensionsFrontUnit: mm (inches)SideUnit: mm (inches)Center of the projector109 (4 3/8)314 (12 3/8)69.5 (2 5/8)72.2 (2 7/8)269 (10 5/8)109 (4 3/8)

61 OthersTopUnit: mm (inches)314 (12 3/8)269 (10 5/8)

62IndexAAdjust SignalDot Phase ...37H Size ... 37Shift ...

63 Othersinserting the batteries ...12location of controls ...10Resetresettable items ...

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7 Location of Controlsa Ventilation holes (exhaust)b LensRemove the lens cover before projection.c Front remote control detectord?/1 (On/standby) swit

8Rear/BottomS VIDEO VIDEO INPUT AINPUTSERVICE12 345 6 7 8 9 0qa qs qd qf

9 Location of Controlsa Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter coverb Adjusters (fore pad)c Lamp coverd AdjusterAdjusts the picture position. (1 page 2