VIDEO PROJECTOR

VPL-VW60
PROTOCOL MANUAL 1st Edition

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. RS-232C

2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. Communication Specifications.. 1 Command Block Format.. 2 Block Format... 3 Connection... 4
2-5. Communication Procedure.. 4 2-5-1. Outline of Communication.. 4 2-6. 2-7. Communication Rules.. 5 Approximate Return Waiting Times.. 5
2-8. Other.... 5 2-8-1. AMX Device Discovery.. 5

Appendix

This protocol manual describes the basic configuration and basic operations of various commands used for projector. Projector can be controlled using the commands provided in Appendix. Using an external CONTROLLER , etc., inputs can be switched and the power can also be turned on and off. In the following paragraphs, CONTROLLER means an external device such as a PC which controls projector using these commands.
2-1. Communication Specifications
<RS-232C Communication Signal>. Full duplex communication channels (Flow control not performed.) Start-stop synchronism system Baud rate: 38.4 kbps (bits per second) The bit configuration is defined as follows.
1 START Bit + 8 DATA Bits + 1 PARITY Bit + 1 STOP Bit
START BIT D0 (LSB) D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 PARITY STOP BIT (MSB) (EVEN)
EVEN Parity. Total number of 1s from D0 to D7 is an even number. 8 0. Total number of 1s from D0 to D7 is an odd number. 8 1
2-2. Command Block Format
The code from B0 to B7 as described below are transmitted.
Transmission from the Master side B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 ITEM NUMBER SET / GET DATA Reception in the Master side START CODE : 0xA9 ACK / NAK ACK DUMMY DATA CHECK SUM END CODE : 0x9A ITEM NUMBER REPLY DATA Reception in the Master side (With Data)
B0 START CORD Common in the all FORMAT B6 CHECK SUM B1 to B5 are calculated by OR; <Example of Calculation> 0xA0xAAnswer 1010

1001 0xA9

0xA9 0x9A Answer

1011 0xBB

B7 END CODE Common in the all FORMAT

2-3. Block Format

Transmission from the Master side Data transmission to the Projector Start of Command Set the Data Category Value desired. Refer to the Appendix Table 1 for details. SET: 0x00 (Set data) GET: 0x01 (Get data) SET: Data to be set (Refer to the Appendix Table 2) GET: Unused. Set Dummy data [0x00, 0x00] Check Sum End of Command

B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7

START CODE ITEM NUMBER SET / GET

DATA CHECK SUM END CODE

Reception in the Master side
Receive results of the data transmission from the Projector. Start of Command Results correspond with the data transmission Refer to the Appendix Table 3 for the data in detail. [0x03] Express Reply data either of ACK, or NAK This data does not mean any senses. Dummy Data [0x00, 0x00] is stored. Check Sum End of Command
START CODE ACK / NAK ACK DUMMY DATA CHECK SUM END CODE

Reception in the Master side (With Data) B0 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 START CODE ITEM NUMBER REPLY DATA CHECK SUM END CODE
Receive data from the Projector Start of Command Data to acquire Refer to the Appendix Table 1 in detail. [0x02] Express data to be Reply data Received data Refer to the Appendix Table 2 in detail. Check Sum End of Command

2-4. Connection

<RS-232C Connection> Communication is enabled by the use of a D-Sub 9 Pin cross (reverse) cable. The pin assignment of D-Sub 9 Pin and D-Sub 25 Pin is as follows.
D-Sub 9 Pin Shell = FG 9 D-Sub 25 Pin Name Grounding for safety protection or cable shield Transmission data Reception data Transmission request Transmission permission Data set ready GND for signal Data channel signal carrier detection Data terminal ready Calling display (Presence/absence of calling signal)
FG TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR SG DCD DTR RI
Pins indicated as D-Sub 25 Pin are not used. Assured cable length: 15 m (However, assurance may not be applicable for some cables.) The software for controlling the projector from a PC is intended for performing transmission and reception for only the TxD and RxD lines. Therefore there is no handshake normally performed by RS-232C.
2-5. Communication Procedure
2-5-1. Outline of Communication
All communication between CONTROLLER (PC, etc.) and DEVICE (PROJECTOR) is performed by the command block format. Communication is started by the issue of a command at CONTROLLER and ended when the return data is sent to CONTROLLER after DEVICE receives the command. CONTROLLER is prohibited from sending several commands at one time. This means that after CONTROLLER sends one command, it cannot send other commands until DEVICE returns the return data. DEVICE sends the return data after processing the command. The time from when CONTROLLER sends the command until the return data is returned differs according to the contents of the command. n When Sircs Direct Command is sent, return data may not be returned in some cases.

2-6. Communication Rules

. When sending a command from CONTROLLER, the return data from PROJECTOR should be received first before sending the next command. Even if the next command is sent before receiving the return data, since PROJECTOR will not be able to receive that command, it does not return a response to CONTROLLER. Consequently, no error code is also sent. The following lists the approximate waiting times for PROJECTOR to return the return data after CONTROLLER sends the command. When a communication error occurs, PROJECTOR ignores the data received until now, and set into the reception standby state. For undefined commands or commends determined as invalid by PROJECTOR, PROJECTOR will send the NAK return data to CONTROLLER. Take note that when data is written when the input signal of PROJECTOR is unstable, that data (value) will not be incorporated. When INDEX specified SIRCS direct command is transmitted, leave an interval of 45 msec until the next transmission. (Do not return the return data (ACK, NAK) when the SIRCS direct command is received.)

2-7. Approximate Return Waiting Times
The await-return time is approx. 30 msec. n This is the case, unless the communications are interfered anyway.

2-8. Other

2-8-1. AMX Device Discovery
This model is equipped with the protocol that conforms to the Device Discovery stipulated by AMX.Contact AMX for details about the Device Discovery.
<Table 1> Item Number Item Input Upper byte 00h Lower byte 01h Data Video S Video Input A Component HDMI1 HDMI2 Picture Mode 00h 02h Dynamic Standard Cinema User1 User2 User3 Contrast Brightness Color Hue Sharpness ColTemp 00h 00h 00h 00h 00h 00h 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 17h Normal High Mid Low Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Lamp Control 00h 1Ah Low High DDE 00h 1Bh Off DDE Progressive DDE Film Black Level Adj. 00h 1Ch Off Low High Advanced Iris 00h 1Dh Off On Auto1 Auto2 Real Color Processing 00h 1Eh off User1 User2 User3 <Table 2> Data Upper byte 00h 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 00h 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 00h to 64h (0 to 100) 00h to 64h (0 to 100) 00h to 64h (0 to 100) 00h to 64h (0 to 100) 00h to 64h (0 to 100) 00h 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 00h 01h 00h 01h 02h 00h 01h 02h 00h 01h 02h 03h 00h 01h 02h 03h Lower byte Set/Get Remarks
<Table 1> Item Number Item Wide Mode Upper byte 00h Lower byte 20h Data Full Normal Wide Zoom Zoom Full1 Full2 Anamorphic Zoom Gamma Correction 00h 22h Off Gamma 1 Gamma 2 Gamma 3 Over Scan 00h 23h Off On Screen Area 00h 24h Full Through NR 00h 25h Off Low Middle High Picture Muting 00h 30h Off On Input-A Signal Sel 00h 32h Auto Computer Component Video GBR Color Space 00h 3Bh Normal Wide USER GAIN RED USER GAIN GREEN USER GAIN BLUE USER BIAS RED USER BIAS GREEN USER BIAS BLUE Iris Sensitivity 00h 00h 00h 00h 00h 00h 00h 50h 51h 52h 53h 54h 55h 56h Recommend Fast Slow Iris Manual 00h 57h
<Table 2> Data Upper byte 00h 01h 02h 03h 07h 08h 0bh 00h 01h 02h 03h 00h 01h 00h 01h 00h 01h 02h 03h 00h 01h 00h 01h 02h 03h 00h 01h E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) E2h to 1Eh (-30 to 30) 00h 01h 02h 00h to 64h (0 to 100) Lower byte

Remarks

Set/Get
<Table 1> Item Number Item Status Error Upper byte 01h Lower byte 01h Data NO ERROR LAMP ERROR FAN ERROR COVER ERROR TEMP ERROR D5V ERROR POWER ERROR WARNING ERROR NVM Data ERROR Status Power 01h 02h STANBY START UP STARTUP LAMP POWER ON COOLING1 COOLING2 SAVING COOLING1 SAVING COOLING2 SAVING STABY Lamp Timer Sircs (15bit category) Sircs (20bit category) 01h 17h 19h 13h Refer to Table4 Refer to Table5 USE TIME ---------
<Table 2> Data Upper byte 00h 01h 02h 04h 08h 10h 20h 40h 80h 00h 01h 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h 0000h-FFFFh *1 00h 00h 00h 00h Lower byte

Get only

Set only *2
*1 Example) In case the lamp timer indicates 1000H, return values are [03h] upper byte and [E8h] lower byte. *2 It is corresponded to single command only.

<Table 3> Item Number Item ACK NAK Data _ Undefined Command Size Error Select Error Range Over Not Applicable Check Sum Error Framing Error Parity Error Over Rub Error Other Comm Error F0h Upper byte 00h 01h Data Lower byte 00h 01h 04h 05h 06h 0Ah 10h 20h 30h 40h 50h
Waiting time for the return value is about 200 msec. n This waiting time for the return value is subject to the conditions that communication is not bothered by any reasons.

List of SIRCS CODE

<Table 4>
x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8 x9 xA xB xC xD xE xF

<15BIT CATEGORY>

0x BLACK LEVEL
POWER ON/OF *1 CONTRAST+ HIGH COLOR+ HIGH COLOR_ LOW CONTRAST_ LOW PICTURE MUTING STATUS ON MENU VIDEO INPUT A COMPONENT STATUS OFF

BRITNESS+ BRIGHT

BRITNESS_ DARK

HUE+ PURPLISH

HUE_ GREENISH
SHARPNESS+ SHARPNESS_ SHARP SOFT

POWER ON *1

POWER OFF
CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR

4x ADJ B SIZE SHIFT

5x ENTER
W/B GAIN W/B BIAS INPUT SELECT

MEMORY

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

HDMI 2
LENS SHIFT LENS SHIFT LENS FOCUS F LENS FOCUS N LENS ZOOM L LENS ZOOM S
*1 Sent the command twice for [low] the standby mode.

<20BIT CATEGORY>

x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8 x9

<Table 5>

xA xB xC xD xE xF

0x RCP

ADJUST PICTURE TOGGLE
V KEYSTONE COLOR SPACE TOGGLE PICTURE MODE CINEMA PICTURE MODE USER1 PICTURE MODE USER2 LENS FOCUS LENS CONT TOGGLE LENS SHIFT PICTURE MODE USER3 PICTURE MODE TOGGLE DDE TOGGLE COLOR TEMP TOGGLE Gamma Collection TOGGLE WIDE MODE TOGGLE IRIS MODE TOGGLE

PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC

PICTURE MODE STANDARD

DOT PHASE

LENS ZOOM
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When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set Cooling Setting in the Setup menu to High (1 page 46). Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.
Tip For details on the location of the ventilation holes (intake or exhaust), see Location of Controls on pages 8 to 9. Tilting front/rear and left/right
Positioning the Projector and a screen
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 can 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. Use the values a, b and c in the table on page 15 as a guide.

Ceiling installation

Center of the screen c
c Center of projectors lens a b Floor installation
a: Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projectors lens b: Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projectors lens c: Vertical distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projectors lens when using the maximum upper vertical lens shift feature. For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see Ceiling Installation. (1 page 69) For details on the lens shift feature, see Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position. (1 page 21)
When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen

Unit: mm (inches)

Screen size (inches) (mm) 250 300

(72 5/8)

(97 3/8)
a 1212 (minimum) (47 3/4) b 2105 (maximum) (82 7/8) c 324 (12 7/8)

(122 1/4) (147)

9402 (184 1/4) (221 3/8) (246 1/4) (308 1/4) (370 1/4)
5333 (125 1/4) (167 5/8) (210) 485 (19 1/8) 647 (25 1/2) 809 (31 7/8)
(252 3/8) (315 7/8) (379 1/2) (421 7/8) (527 5/8) (633 5/8) 971 (38 1/4) 1213 (47 7/8) 1456 (57 3/8) 1618 (63 3/4) 2022 (79 5/8) 2426 (95 5/8)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 31.5 (1 1/4) SS 48.2 (1 15/16) b (maximum) = 53.8 (2 1/8) SS 46.9 (1 7/8) c = 8.0876 (11/32) SS
When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture)

(89 1/4)

a 1494 (minimum) (58 7/8)

(119 5/8) (150)

(180 1/4) (225 3/4) (271 3/8) (301 3/4) (377 5/8) (453 1/2) (464 7/8) (516 5/8) (646 1/4) (775 7/8) 1782 (70 1/4) 1980 (78) 2474 (97 1/2) 2969 (117)
b (maximum) (101 7/8) (153 3/4) (205 5/8) (257 3/8) (309 1/4) (387) c 396 (15 5/8) 594 (23 1/2) 792 (31 1/4) 990 (39) 1188 (46 7/8) 1485 (58 1/2)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size) a (minimum) = 38.551 (1 9/16) SS 48.2 (1 15/16) b (maximum) = 65.842 (2 5/8) SS 46.9 (1 7/8) c = 9.8979 (13/32) SS

Selecting to directly adjust the desired menu item
Press COLOR SPACE, COLOR TEMP, BLACK LEVEL, GAMMA CORRECTION or ADVANCED IRIS.

COLOR SPACE button

COLOR SPACE button COLOR TEMP button BLACK LEVEL button ADVANCED IRIS button GAMMA CORRECTION button
Adjusts the range of color reproduction on the screen. Each time you press the button, the setting is switched either to Normal or Wide to change the range of color reproduction on the screen.

COLOR TEMP button

Each time you press the button, the setting of the button is changed in the order of High, Middle, Low, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3.

BLACK LEVEL button

Each time you press the button, the setting of the button is changed in the order of High, Middle, Off.

GAMMA CORRECTION button

Each time you press the button, the setting of the button is changed in the order of Gamma1, Gamma2, and Off.

ADVANCED IRIS button

Adjusts the desired iris when projecting a picture. Each time you press the button, the setting of the button is changed in the order of Auto1, Auto2, Manual and Off.
Selecting desired adjust menu items in the order
Press ADJ PIC. Each time you press the button, the following adjustment windows are displayed in sequence.
For details on each adjustment, see the Picture menu. (1 page 40)
Some adjustment windows cannot be displayed, depending on the type of input signal. For details, see Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items (1 page 67)
Example: To adjust the contrast
Make the setting or adjustment on an item.
When changing the adjustment level
To increase the value, press ,. To decrease the value, press <.
When changing the setting
Press M/m to change the setting.
Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing
The Real Color Processing (RCP) feature allows you to adjust the color and hue of each target of the projected picture you specify independently. You can thus obtain a picture more suitable to your taste.
Tip Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.
Press RCP on the remote control. Press M/m to select User1, User2 or User3, then press ,. The RCP (Real Color Processing) window appears. Select the target color you want to adjust. Repeat steps 1 and 2 described below to specify the target color.

2, 3, 4, 5

1 Press M/m to select Color Select, then press </, to select the color you want to adjust among Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue and Magenta.

Reference palette

Only the portions that correspond to the specified color will be colored and the other portions will be displayed in black and white. The reference palette in the RCP window also shows the adjustable colors. Select the desired setting to adjust the color on the projected image using the reference palette as a guide.

2 Press M/m to select Position or Range, and specify it more delicate color position and color range you want to adjust using </,.
Adjust the color of the specified portions. Press M/m to select RCP Color or RCP Hue, then adjust the color or hue of the portions selected in step 3 to suit your taste using </, while watching the projected picture. The picture is returned to normal color during adjustment. After the adjustment is complete, press. The RCP window disappears and the picture of step 2 is appeared. Then after a few seconds, normal picture is restored.
Tip There are some limitations on selection of position and range.
Using the Supplied Software to Adjust the Picture Quality (ImageDirector3)
By using the ImageDirector3 (supplied as a CD-ROM), you can make the desired gamma correction from a computer connected to the projector. Connect the REMOTE connector of the projector with a computer and start-up ImageDirector3 on the computer. For details on how to use the ImageDirector3, refer to the Help within the CD-ROM.
You need to install the ImageDirector3 on a computer beforehand. When connecting the REMOTE connector with a computer, connect while the power of the computer and the projector is off.
This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus.
Operation through the Menus
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears. To change the on-screen menu language, see Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language. (1 page 25)

RESET button

2, 3, 4 1
Press MENU. The menu window appears.
Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The item presently selected is shown in yellow.
Pop-up menu Setting items
Press M/m to select an item you want to set or adjust and press , or. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window.

Advanced Picture Menu

The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.
RCP (Real Color Processing)
You can adjust the color and hue of each selected portion of the picture independently. User1, User2, User3: You can adjust the picture using Real Color Processing and store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality. Off: Cancels this feature. For details, see Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color Processing. (1 page 34) You can convert the range of color reproduction. Normal: Converts the color to Hi-Vision color. Wide: Reproduces more natural color tones in a wider range of color reproduction, compared to Normal.

Color Space

Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc.

Wide Mode (Video signal)

You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This item is enabled only when a video signal (preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 64, 65) is input. 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 in the center of the screen to fill the vertical screen size. Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio. A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen. Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen. Anamorphic Zoom: A 2.35:1 aspect ratio picture is converted to a normal 16:9 picture on the screen. This mode is best suited when using a commercially available Anamorphic lens which converts a normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture to a 2.35:1 picture. You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This item is enabled only when a PC signal is input. Full1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture. Full2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen. Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen. Hides the outline of the picture. On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this setting when noise appears along the edge of the picture. Off: Projects the whole of the input picture. Tip To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen, refer to Blanking on the Installation menu (1 page 51).

Language

Cooling Setting
When this item is set to High, the fan noise becomes slightly louder since the number of fan rotation increases. Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in standby. When set to Standard, the power consumption in standby becomes normal. When set to Low, the power consumption in standby is lowered.
When this item is set to Low, the HDMI Control function will not operate. Power Saving Sets the power saving mode. When set to On, the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. At that time, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange, then the screen becomes dark. In power saving mode, the power saving mode is cancelled if a signal is input or any button is pressed. If you do not want to set the projector to power saving mode, select Off.

Input-A Signal Sel.

Selects the type of signal input from the equipment connected to the INPUT A connector. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by selecting Input-A with the INPUT button. Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer. Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. Component: Inputs the component signal from a DVD player/ recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital tuner, etc.
When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to Auto, select the item according to the input signal. Color System Selects the color system of the input signal. Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal automatically from among NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, or PAL60. NTSC3.58PAL-N: Allows you to set the color system to the selected system manually.
Normally, set this to Auto. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system appropriate for the input signal. Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting. (1 page 60)
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Function Menu

The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector.

HDMI Control

Selects the function whether to turn the HDMI Control function effective, when the HDMI 1 INPUT and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors are connected to an HDMI control compatible equipment. HDMI Control: When set to On, the HDMI Control function is turned effective and the following settings can be assigned. PJHDMI Power Sync: When set to on On, the projector is powered off while the HDMI control compatible equipment connected to the projector is also powered off at the same time. HDMIPJ Power Sync: When set to On, the HDMI control compatible equipment connected to the projector is automatically powered on or played back, etc., while the projector is also powered on at the same time. HDMI Device List: Lists all the HDMI control compatible equipment connected to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 INPUT connectors of the projector.

When Standby Mode is set to Low, this item will not operate. To operate the connected equipment, be sure the equipment is HDMI control compatible and assign the appropriate settings to use the HDMI Control function. For details, see About the HDMI Control (1 page 53). Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal automatically when the INPUT button is pressed. When set to On, the projector detects whether a Component, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video, S-video or Input-A signal is input when the input terminal with effective signals is automatically selected by pressing INPUT. Set this to Off when you want to select an input selector with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting manually.

Test Pattern

Displays the test pattern. When set to On, a test pattern appears on the screen to be used when adjusting the lens with Lens Focus, Lens Zoom, and Lens Shift, or correcting the screen proportions with V Keystone. A test pattern does not appear when this item is set to Off. Tip While the test pattern is displayed, it is only displayed in green to allow you to adjust the focus easily.

Background

Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is input. You can select Black or Blue.

Installation Menu

The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.

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).
Depending on the picture position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the picture may change from the original or picture distortion may occur with V Keystone adjustment. Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Off: The picture does not flip. HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically. H: Flips the picture horizontally. V: Flips the picture vertically. Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling installation. Avoids any operation of the lens such as Lens Focus, Lens Zoom, and Lens Shift, by mistake. When set to On, you can adjust the projection lens using Lens Focus, Lens Zoom, and Lens Shift. After you make this adjustment, it is recommended that you set this item to Off to avoid any operation of the lens. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the projector. Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. Front: Activates the front detector only. Rear: Activates the rear detector only.

Lens Control

IR Receiver

Blanking

This feature allows you to adjust the displayable region within the four directions of the screen. Select each screen edge left / right / top / bottom on the Blanking adjustment screen with M / m buttons. Adjust the desired Blanking value with < / , button.
When both the Blanking and the V Keystone are adjusted at the same time, the Blanking cannot be adjusted correctly. When using the Blanking, make sure that you set the V Keystone to 0. Panel Alignment This feature allows you to adjust the gaps in the color of characters or the picture. When set to On, the Adjust Color and the Pattern Color can be assigned and adjusted. Adjust Color: Assigns the desired color to adjust the gaps in color. Select R (Red) or B (Blue) to make adjustments based on G (Green). Pattern Color: Select R/G (Red and Green) or R/G/B (White, all colors) when the Adjust Color is R (Red). Select B/G (Blue and Green) or R/G/B (White, all colors) only when the Adjust Color is B (Blue). Adjust: Assign the settings of the horizontal direction (H) with < / , buttons and the vertical direction (V) with M / m buttons on the Shift Adjust screen. The colors selected in the Adjust Color can be adjusted with the < / ,, M / m buttons in each direction.
Reset: Returns to the factory settings.
Depending on the adjustments made above, the number of display pixel may decrease. Also, colors may become uneven or the resolution may change. Tip If colors appear on the edge of the screen after making the adjustments above, adjust the region of the picture to display with Blanking in the Installation menu. (1 page 51)

Information Menu

The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
Model name: VPL-VW60 Serial No. Memory No. Signal type
Model name Serial No. fH (horizontal frequency) fV (vertical frequency) Memory No. Signal type Lamp Timer
Displays the model name (VPL-VW60). Displays the serial number. Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. Displays the preset memory number of the input signal. Displays the type of the input signal. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).
fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input signal used on the projector. You cannot change the displays listed above.
About the Preset Memory No.
This projector has 38 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When the preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory number and signal type of that signal are displayed in the Information menu. You can also adjust the preset data through the Screen menu. This projector also contains 20 different user memories beside the preset memories used for inputting computer signals. You can save input signals that have not been preset on these user memories. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. When you adjust the data of the signal in the Screen menu, it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one. See the chart on page 64 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.

Picture

Symptom No picture. Cause and Remedy c Check that the proper connections have been made. (1 page 17) c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT button. (1 page 27) c Set the computer signal to output from an external monitor. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor. c Select Computer, Component or Video GBR for Input-A Signal Sel. on the Setup menu according to the input signal. (1 page 47) c Select Computer, Component or Video GBR for Input-A Signal Sel. on the Setup menu according to the input signal. (1 page 47) c Adjust the picture of the Picture c Set Color System in the Setup system being input. (1 page 47) menu. (1 page 40) menu to match the color
The picture from the INPUT A connector is colored strange. The picture from the VIDEO INPUT or S VIDEO INPUT connector is colored strange. The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area of the picture from the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector becomes unclear. The picture is too dark. The picture is not clear.
c The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI standard is input. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the Picture menu. (1 page 41)
c Adjust the Contrast or Brightness of the Picture properly. (1 page 41)
c Adjust the focus. (1 page 24) c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
Symptom The picture flickers.
Cause and Remedy c Activate APA, then adjust the current input signal. c Adjust Phase for Adjust Signal in the Screen menu properly. (1 page 45) c Select the desired color registration in Panel Alignment of Installation menu (1 page 51).
The color of characters or the picture is not appropriate.

On-screen display

Symptom On-screen display does not appear. The model name does not disappear from the screen. Cause and Remedy Others c Set Status in the Setup menu to On. (1 page 46) c Check if the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) indicator should light in green. c The display mode of the projector may be set at the time of purchase. Consult with your local dealer or qualified Sony personnel.

Remote control

Symptom The remote control does not work. Cause and Remedy c Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries. (1 page 11) c Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. (1 page 11) c In the Installation menu, set the setting of IR Receiver to Front & Rear. (1 page 50) c If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector, the projector may work improperly or inadvertently. Change the setting of IR Receiver in the Installation menu. (1 page 50)

To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control or the control panel of the projector once. Please clean the filter. Please clean the filter. Have you finished? Yes No Projector temperature is high. Cooling Setting should be High if projector is being used at high altitude. c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 61) c It is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 61) c If you cleaned the air filter, select Yes. If you did not clean the air filter, select No. c Check to ensure that the Ventilation holes on the unit are not covered. (1 page 13) c When using the projector at high altitude, set the Cooling Setting to High. (1 page 46)
When temperature inside the projector remains high, the Cooling Setting is switched to High in one minute, then the fan speed increases.

Caution messages

Message
Cause and Remedy c No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections. (1 page 17) c Press the appropriate button. c The operation to be activated by the button is currently prohibited.

Not applicable!

Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake)
Tools you need to get started: Standard Phillips screwdriver Cloth (for scratch protection) The lamp used for the light source has a certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the color balance of the picture becomes strange, or Please replace the Lamp/Filter. appears on the screen, the lamp may be exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one (not supplied) without delay. Use an LMP-H200 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H200 Projector Lamp. When you replace the lamp, it is also time to replace the air filter. Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to replace the air filter with a new one. Also clean the ventilation holes (intake).
Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord.
When setting the projector on a flat surface such as a desk etc., put a cloth to prevent the surface from being scratched. Reverse the projector as illustrated, then place it on the cloth.

12 Place the project back on its

original position.

13 Turn on the projector, then
select the desired setting item on the Setup menu. The menu screen below will be appeared.
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on where you live. Follow the waste disposal policy in your area.

Cleaning the Air Filter

When Please clean the filter. appears on the screen, you should clean the air filter. The air filter should be cleaned every 1,500 hours. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 1,500 hours are approximate. After washing the air filter with a mild detergent solution, dry it in a shaded place.
When you clean the air filter, make sure you do not damage it. For details on how to attach and remove the air filter, see Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and cleaning the Ventilation holes (intake) Steps 7 to 10. (1 page 59) When you remove the air filter, be careful not to let any dust fall into the projector. Cleaning the air filter is crucial to maintain the good performance of the projector or to prevent malfunction to it. When a warning message for cleaning the air filter appears, clean the air filter immediately.

Specifications

System
Projection system SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel 0.61-inch (15.4 mm) SXRD panel 6,220,800 pixels (2,073,600 pixels 3) Lens 1.8 times zoom lens (motorized) f18.7 to 33.7 mm/F2.54 to 3.53 Lamp 200 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp Projection picture size 40 to 300 inches (1,016 mm to 7,620 mm) (measured diagonally) Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (PAL60 system not switched manually) Acceptable video signals 15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 Hz, Progressive component 50/60 Hz, DTV (480/60i, 576/50i, 480/ 60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/48i), 1080/60p (HDMI input only), 1080/50p (HDMI input only), 1080/24p (HDMI input only), Composite video, Y/C video Acceptable computer signals fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz Maximum resolution 1920 1080, fV: 60 Hz HDMI INPUT A

TRIGGER

REMOTE
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p2dB (75 ohms terminated) PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p2 dB (75 ohms terminated) Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR) HD D-sub 15-pins Analog RGB/component: R/CR (PR): 0.7 Vp-p2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G: 0.7 Vp-p2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) B/CB (PB): 0.7 Vp-p2 dB (75 ohms terminated) SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: TTL level, positive/ negative Horizontal sync input: TTL level, positive/negative VD: Vertical sync input: TTL level, positive/negative Minijack Power on: DC 12 V, output impedance: 4.7 kilohms Power off: 0 V RS-232C: D-sub 9-pins (female)

Item Video signal Advanced Iris Lamp Control Contrast Brightness Color Hue z z z z Input signal Component signal z z z z z z Video GBR signal z z z z z z PC signal z z Others z z
(except for B & W) z (NTSC3.58/ NTSC4.43 only, except for B & W) z z z

Color Temp. Sharpness NR

z z z (preset memory numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 only) z (preset memory numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 only) z z z
Black Level Adj. Gamma Correction RCP Color Space
z : Adjustable/can be set : Not adjustable/cannot be set

Screen menu

Item Video signal Wide Mode Over Scan Screen Area *1 z Input signal Component signal z z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) z z z Video GBR signal z z z (preset memory numbers 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 only) z z z PC signal z *2
V Center *3 Vertical Size *3 APA Phase Pitch Shift

z z *4 z *4 z *4 z

z : Adjustable/can be set : Not adjustable/cannot be set menu. *1: This item is effective only when Over Scan is set to On in the Screen *2: If the input signal is from a computer, the setting cannot be made when the aspect ratio is 16:9 or wider. *3: The setting can be made only when Zoom is selected in Wide Mode. *4: The setting can be made only for analog signal.
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information Menu (1 page 52) and Digital signal (1 page 65), and check items that are adjustable/can be set.

Ceiling Installation

Use the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support when you install the projector on a ceiling. The projection distances for ceiling installation are shown below.
When Using the PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support
a: Distance between the screen and the installation hole at the ceiling side of the ceiling mount unit (front side) x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen such that the picture will not be truncated or blocked PSS-H10 Projector Suspension Support (not supplied)

Ceiling

Center of the screen

Center of the lens

Screen Size 40 (inches) (mm) a Minimum Distance (55 1/4) 2033 (80 1/8) 300 7620

93.5 (3 3/4)

197.5 (7 7/8) 395 (15 5/8) 197.5 (7 7/8)

Side view

236.3 (9 3/8) 235.1 (9 3/8) 471.4 (18 5/8)
Making Fine Adjustments to the Horizontal Picture Position
Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer Flat-head screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer
For details on how to make fine adjustments of the horizontal picture position, consult with qualified personnel. When the lens is scratched, there is a charge for repair. Also, do not look into the lens while you are adjusting the picture position.
You can adjust the lens position right or left by about 1 mm from the center of the lens.
Remove the ring (washer) attached around the lens by turning it counterclockwise.
Loosen the four screws located at the position indicated with an arrow by turning them counterclockwise 2 turns each with a Philips screwdriver.
Be sure not to loosen the screws too much, or the screws may fall out.
Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the lens adjustment groove located at the left bottom (when the projector projects the image when placed on the floor, on a desk, etc.), and turn it in the direction in which you want to move the lens. If you turn it to the left, the lens moves to the left, and if you turn it to the right, the lens moves to the right. (The range of movement is approximately 1mm.)
Top view Fine adjustment level Fine adjustment level
Picture position when moving the picture the maximum distance to the left. Picture position when moving the picture the maximum distance to the right.
When using the 16:9 screen
Image projection size (inch) (mm) Fine adjustment level 180

Unit: mm

1016 60

1524 90

2032 120

2540 150

3048 180

3810 225

4572 270

5080 300

After you have decided the lens position, insert the Philips screwdriver at the locations of the four screws around the border of the lens in turn and tighten them to fix the lens in place.

Attach the ring (washer) by turning it clockwise.
When you use the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time and adjust the horizontal lens shift to the maximum, the picture moves up to a maximum of 53% of its original position.
Adjust Signal Phase... 45 Pitch... 45 Shift... 45 Adjuster... 24 Adjusting picture position. 21 picture quality.. 32 Advanced Iris. 32, 41 Auto Input Search.. 48
Image Flip..50 ImageDirector3..35, 42 Input-A Signal Sel..47
Lamp Timer..52 Language..46 Location of Controls Front/Right side..8 Rear/Bottom..9
Menu Advanced Picture..43 Function..48 Information..52 Installation..50 Picture..40 Screen..44 Setup..46 Messages Caution..57 Warning..57
Background.. 49 Black Level Adj. 32, 42 Blanking.. 51 Brightness.. 41
Ceiling Installation.. 69 Cinema Black Pro.. 41 Color Space.. 32, 43 Color System.. 47 Color Temp.. 32, 41 Connecting Computer.. 20 Video equipment.. 17 Contrast... 41 Cooling Setting.. 46

NR...42

Over Scan..44
Panel Alignment..51 Picture Mode CINEMA...31 Cinema..40 DYNAMIC..31 Dynamic..40 STANDARD..31 Standard..40 USER...31 User..40 Precautions..7 Preset Memory...52 Preset Signals..64

Expert Setting.. 42

fH... 52 fV... 52
Gamma Correction.. 32, 42
HDMI.. 18 HDMI Control... 48 Hue... 41
RCP..43 Remote control inserting the batteries..11 location of controls..10 Reset resettable items.39 resetting the items..39
Screen Area..45 Selecting the menu language.25 Sharpness..41 Specifications..62 Standby Mode...46 Status..46 Supplied accessories..11

Troubleshooting..54

V Keystone...50
WIDE MODE..29 Wide Mode Anamorphic Zoom.44 Full..44 Full1...44 Full2...44 Normal..44 Wide Zoom..44 Zoom...44
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