3-198-141-11 (1)

Video Projector
Operating Instructions

VPL-AW15
VPL-AW10
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Disposal of Used Lamp
This projector’s lamp contains mercury and
should be disposed of properly. Consult your
local authorities regarding safe disposal.
The material contained in this lamp are
similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you
should dispose of it in the same way.
For customers in the United States
Lamp in this product contains mercury.
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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

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afval (KCA).
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For customers in Taiwan only

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 7
Projecting
Checking the model name of the
projector .............................................7 Projecting the Picture on the
Screen .............................................. 27
Location of Controls Turning Off the Power ............... 28
Front/Side ...........................................8 Selecting the Wide Screen Mode .... 28
Rear/Bottom .......................................9 Selecting the Picture Viewing
Mode ............................................... 31
Remote Control ................................10
Adjusting the Picture Quality .......... 32
Connections and Adjusting the Picture Using Real
Preparations Color Processing
(VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 33
Unpacking ........................................11
Using Other Functions ..................... 35
Step 1: Installing the Projector .........12
Before Setting Up the Using the Menus
Projector ..........................12
Operation through the Menus .......... 36
Positioning the Projector and a
screen ..............................14 Picture Menu ................................... 40
Step 2: Connecting the Projector .....17 Advanced Picture Menu
(VPL-AW15 only) ........................... 43
Connecting to a VCR .................17
Screen Menu .................................... 44
Connecting to a Computer ..........20
Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Setup Menu ...................................... 46
Position .............................................21 Function Menu ................................. 48
Step 4: Selecting the Menu Installation Menu ............................. 49
Language ..........................................25 Information Menu ............................ 50
About the Preset Memory No. ... 50

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 Others
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Warning Indicators ..................... 53
Message Lists ............................. 54
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter
and cleaning the Ventilation holes
(intake) ............................................. 55
Replacing the Air Filter ................... 58
Fitting the lens cap ........................... 58
Specifications ................................... 59
Preset Signals ............................. 61
Input Signals and Adjustable/
Setting Items ................... 64
Ceiling Installation ........................... 66
When Using the PSS-H10 Projector
Suspension Support ......... 66
When Using the PSS-610 Projector
Suspension Support ......... 70
Index ............................................... 73

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Precautions Checking the model
name of the
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your
projector
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
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into
the projector (Example: VPL-AW15).
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it
You cannot use some of the functions or
checked by qualified personnel before
menu options for certain projector models.
operating it further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is
not to be used for several days.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• The wall outlet should be near the unit and
easily accessible.
• The unit is not disconnected to the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is
on.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes. The air coming out is
hot.

On preventing internal heat build-

up
After you turn off the power with the ?/1
(On/standby) switch, do not disconnect the
unit from the wall outlet while the cooling
fan is still running.

Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation
holes (intake) and ventilation holes
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything
near these holes, or internal heat build-up
may occur, causing picture degradation or
damage to the projector.

On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and
packing material; they will come in handy if
you ever have to ship your unit. For
maximum protection, repack your unit as it
was originally packed at the factory.

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 Location of Controls

Front/Side
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote
control to operate the projector.

LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53) Note

While the ?/1 (On/
?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) standby) indicator lights in
orange, the power saving
mode is on. (1 page 46)

INPUT button (1 page 27)

MENU button (1 page 36)

v/V/b/B (arrow)/ (enter) button

(1 page 36)

Ventilation holes
(exhaust) (1 page 13)
Ventilation holes Remote control detector
(intake) (1 page 13) (1 page 21)

Focus ring (1 page 24)

Zoom lever (1 page 24)

LENS SHIFT dials

(VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22)

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Rear/Bottom

Location of Controls
Ventilation holes
(exhaust) (1 page 13)

REMOTE connector
Connects to a computer, etc. for remote
control

S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/

VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) (1 page 19)

Y/PB/CB/PR/CR (phono type) (1 page 17)

INPUT A connector (1 page 20)

HDMI connector (1 page 18)

- AC IN socket

Projector suspension
support attaching
hole (1 page 66)
Ventilation holes (intake)
Ventilation holes (1 page 13)
(intake) ID label
(1 page 13)
Air filter cover
Lamp cover (1 page 57)
(1 page 56)

Adjusters (1 page 24)

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Remote Control
Infrared transmitter
LIGHT button
Illuminates the buttons on ?/1 (On/standby)
the remote control. switch (1 page 22)

INPUT button PIC MUTING button

(1 page 27) (1 page 35)

FREEZE button APA button (1 page 48)

(1 page 35)
RESET button
(1 page 39)

M/m/</, (arrow)/
(enter) buttons
(1 page 36)

MENU button
(1 page 36)
RCP button
(VPL-AW15 only)
WIDE MODE button (1 page 33)
(1 page 28)

ADJ PIC button

(1 page 32)

PICTURE MODE buttons

(1 page 31)

CONTRAST +/– button

(1 page 41)

BRIGHT +/– button

(1 page 41)

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 Connections and Preparations
This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the

Connections and Preparations

equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc.

Unpacking
Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items:

• Remote control (1) and • Lens cap (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2) When you have purchased the projector,
the lens cap was fitted onto the lens.
Remove this lens cap when you use the
projector.
• Operating Instructions (this manual)

• AC power cord (1)

• Air filter (for replacement) (1)

Inserting the batteries into the remote control

Insert the batteries E side first as shown in the illustration.
Inserting them forcibly or with the polarities reversed may
Push and slide to open. cause a short circuit and may generate heat.

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Step 1: Installing the Projector
The projector displays pictures output from Near a heat or smoke sensor
a VCR or other devices.
The projector can be used in various places
and you can enjoy viewing beautiful pictures
easily.

Before Setting Up the

Projector Malfunction of the sensor may occur.

Unsuitable installation Very dusty and extremely smoky

Do not place the projector in the following locations
situations, which may cause malfunction
or damage to the projector.

Poorly ventilated location

Install in a location away from walls

Allow at least 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)
between the projector and walls.

Hot and humid

Locations subject to direct cool or

warm air from an air-conditioner

Installing the projector in such a location

may cause a malfunction of the unit due to
moisture condensation or rise in
temperature.

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Improper use
Do not do any of the following while using
the projector.

Connections and Preparations

Blocking the ventilation holes.
15° or more

Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle

Ventilation
holes of more than 15 degrees.
(intake) Do not install the projector anywhere other
than on a level surface or on the ceiling.
Failing to set this mode when using the
Ventilation
holes projector at high altitudes may result in
(exhaust) uneven color uniformity and reducing the
reliability of the effects of the lamp.
Tip When installing the unit at altitudes
For details on the location of the ventilation When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500
holes (intake or exhaust), see “Location of m or higher, set “Cooling Setting” in the Setup
Controls” on pages 8 to 9. menu to “High” (1 page 46). Failing to
set this mode when using the projector at high
Tilting front/rear and left/right
altitudes could have adverse effects, such as
reducing the reliability of certain components.

15° or more

15° or more

15° or more

15° or more

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 Positioning the Projector and a screen
The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size
of the screen.

1 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 (VPL-AW15
only). Use the values a, b, c and d in the table on page 15 as a guide.

Screen

a: Minimum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector’s
lens
b: Maximum projection distance between the screen and the center of the projector’s
lens

(VPL-AW15 only)
*c: Vertical distance between the center of the screen and the center of the projector’s
lens when using the maximum upper vertical lens shift feature
*d: Horizontal distance between the center of the screen and the center of the
projector’s lens when using the maximum horizontal lens shift feature
* The distances c and d indicated in the illustration show those in the lower or left direction.
The same distances in the upper or right direction are appropriate for installation.

‹ For installation of the projector on a ceiling, see “Ceiling Installation.” (1 page 66)
‹ For details on the lens shift feature, see “Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position.”
(1 page 21)

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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
size
(inches)

Connections and Preparations

(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a 1151 1750 2049 2348 2946 3544 4142 4740 5339 5937
(minimum) (45 3/8) (69) (80 11/16) (92 1/2) (116) (139 5/8) (163 1/8) (186 3/4) (210 1/4) (233 7/8)
b 1885 2849 3332 3814 4779 5744 6709 7673 8638 9603
(maximum) (74 1/4) (112 1/4) (131 1/4) (150 1/4) (188 1/4) (226 1/4) (264 1/4) (302 1/8) (340 1/8) (378 1/8)
*c 324 485 566 647 809 971 1133 1294 1456 1618
(12 3/4) (19 1/8) (22 3/8) (25 1/2) (31 7/8) (38 1/4) (44 5/8) (51) (57 3/8) (63 3/4)
*d 221 331 387 442 552 663 773 884 994 1105
(8 3/4) (13 1/8) (15 1/4) (17 1/2) (21 3/4) (26 1/8) (30 1/2) (34 7/8) (39 1/4) (43 1/2)

To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)

a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS – 44.886 (1 13/16)
b (maximum) = 48.239 (1 1/16) × SS – 44.869 (1 13/16)
c = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS
d = 5.5245 (7/32) × SS
*VPL-AW15 only

When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture)
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
size
(inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a 1419 2152 2518 2884 3616 4348 5080 5813 6545 7277
(minimum) (56) (84 3/4) (99 1/4) (113 5/8) (142 1/2) (171 1/4) (200 1/8) (228 7/8) (257 3/4) (286 5/8)
b 2317 3498 4088 4679 5860 7041 8221 9402 10583 11764
(maximum) (91 1/4) (137 3/4) (161) (184 1/4) (230 3/4) (277 1/4) (323 3/4) (370 1/4) (416 3/4) (463 1/4)
*c 396 594 693 792 990 1188 1386 1584 1782 1980
(15 5/8) (23 1/2) (27 3/8) (31 1/4) (39) (46 7/8) (54 5/8) (62 1/2) (70 1/4) (78)
*d 270 406 473 541 676 811 947 1082 1217 1352
(10 3/4) (16) (18 3/4) (21 3/8) (26 5/8) (32) (37 3/8) (42 5/8) (48) (53 3/8)

To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)

a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS – 44.886 (1 13/16)
b (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS – 44.869 (1 13/16)
c = 9.902 (13/32) × SS
d = 6.762 (9/32) × SS
*VPL-AW15 only

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2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen.
Top view

Screen

3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the
screen. (1 page 21)
To project an image, connect video equipment to the projector. (1 page 17)

Note
When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen
depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This
is not a malfunction of the projector.

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Step 2: Connecting the Projector
When making connections, be sure to do the following:

Connections and Preparations

• 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 or
poor picture quality. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out with holding the
plug, not the cable itself.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Connecting to a VCR
To connect to a DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player or digital tuner
equipped with component video connectors

Speakers
AV amplifier
Rear of the projector

DVD player/recorder, HDD

recorder, Blu-ray Disc
player, digital tuner, etc.,
with component video
connectors

Component video cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow

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To connect to a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray Disc player
equipped with HDMI output
You can enjoy better picture quality by connecting a DVD player/recorder and Blu-ray
Disc player equipped with HDMI output to the HDMI input of the projector.

AV amplifier Speakers
Rear of the projector

DVD player/recorder and

Blu-ray Disc player, etc.,
with the HDMI output

to HDMI output

HDMI cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use
a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo.

............................................................................................................................................................
This projector supports PC display input that has been available since Ver.1.2a of HDMI standards.
It also supports HDCP.

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To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or
video connector
You can connect a DVD player/recorder, hard disk video recorder, VCR or laser disk
player, which is not equipped with component video connectors. See also the instruction

Connections and Preparations

manual of each equipment.

Rear of the projector

Speakers AV amplifier

Video equipment

to S video or
video output

S video or video cable (not supplied)

: Video signal flow

Tip
In order to enjoy better video performance, use S Video connector.
If the equipment to be connected has no S video connector, connect the cable to the video output.

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 Connecting to a Computer

Rear of the projector

Computer

to monitor output

HD-Dsub15 pin cable (optional) or HDMI cable (optional)

: Video signal flow When using an optional HDMI cable, be sure to use
a cable that has acquired an HDMI logo.

Tip
Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to “Auto” or “Computer.” If the input signal does
not appear properly, set it to “Computer.” (1 page 47, 54)

Note
If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both computer’s display
and this equipment, the picture of the equipment may not appear properly. Set your computer to
output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer.

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Step 3: Adjusting the Picture Position
Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position.

Connections and Preparations

1 ?/1 (On/standby) indicator

6, 7 Zoom lever, Focus ring

5 LENS SHIFT
dials
(VPL-AW15 only)
Remote control detector

2
4

Tip
The ?/1 (On/standby), INPUT, MENU, and v/V/b/B/ (joystick) buttons on the top panel of the
projector function the same as those on the remote control.

Note
Depending on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote
control. In this case, point the remote control to the screen instead of the projector.

1 After connecting the AC cord to

the equipment, plug the AC cord
Lights in red.
into a wall outlet.
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator lights
in red and the projector goes into
standby mode.

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 2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby)
switch to turn on the projector.
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator
flashes in green, and then lights in
green.

Flashes in green for

a few seconds, and
then lights in green.

3 Turn on the equipment

connected to the projector.
Refer to the operating instructions of
the connected equipment.

4 Press INPUT to project the

picture on the screen.
Each time you press the button, the
input indication and equipment to be
projected change. (1 page 27)
Tips
• You can select the desired language for the
menu screen. For details, refer to “Step 4:
Selecting the Menu Language”. (1 page 25)
• When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in
the Function menu, the input terminal
with effective signals is automatically
displayed by pressing INPUT. (1 page 48)

5 Move both LENS SHIFT dials

(VPL-AW15 only) to adjust the
picture position.
(VPL-AW15 only)

To adjust the
horizontal position

To adjust the vertical

position

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To adjust the horizontal 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
size from the center of the lens.

Connections and Preparations

25% 1 screen width 25%
Top view

: Picture position when moving the picture to the left

at maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture to the
right at maximum

To adjust the vertical position

Turn the LENS SHIFT dial up or down.
The picture projected on the screen moves up or down by a maximum of 65% of the screen
size from the center of the lens.

Side view

65%

1
screen
height

65% : Picture position when moving the picture upward at

maximum
: Picture position when moving the picture downward at
maximum

Note
When you use both the horizontal and vertical lens shift features at the same time, you can move the
picture vertically by a maximum of 25% of the screen size.

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 6 Adjust the picture size using the
zoom lever.

Zoom lever

7 Adjust the focus using the focus

ring.

Focus ring

To adjust the tilt of the installation surface

If the projector is installed on an uneven surface, use the adjusters to keep the projector
level.

Turn to adjust.

Adjusters

Note
Be careful not to catch your finger when turning the adjusters.

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Step 4: Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of 16 languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays.

Connections and Preparations

The factory default setting is English. To change the current menu language, set the
desired language with the menu screen.

2, 3, 4

1 Press MENU.
The menu appears.

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 2 Press M/m to select the Setup
menu, and press , or .
The setting items of the selected menu
appears.

3 Press M/m to select “Language,”

and press , or .

4 Press M/m/</, to select a

language, and press .
The menu changes to the selected
language.

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

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 Projecting
This section describes how to operate the projector to view the picture from the equipment
connected to the projector. It also describes how to adjust the quality of the picture to suit
your taste.

Projecting
Projecting the Picture on the Screen

1 Power on both the equipment

and the device connected to the
equipment.
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to
select the input you want to
project on the screen.
Display the indication of the input you
want.

Example: To view the picture

from the video
equipment connected
to the VIDEO INPUT
connector.

To view the picture from Press INPUT to display

Video equipment connected to the VIDEO INPUT connector Video
Video equipment connected to S VIDEO INPUT connector S-Video
RGB/component equipment connected to the INPUT A connector Input-A*
Component equipment connected to Y/PB/CB/PR/CR connectors Component
Equipment connected to the HDMI connector HDMI**

* Set the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the Setup menu according to the signal input. When
you set it to “Auto,” and cannot display the picture properly, select an appropriate signal
according to the input signal. (1 page 47, 50, 61)
** The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may become unclear when a signal other
than those from HDMI standard cable is input. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast in the
Picture menu. (1 page 41)

Tip
When “Auto Input Search” is set to “On” in the Function menu, the input terminal with effective
signals is automatically displayed by pressing INPUT.

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 Turning Off the Power
1 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch.
A message “POWER OFF?” appears on the screen.
2 Press the ?/1 (On/standby) switch again before the message disappears.
The ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the
internal heat. First, the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator flashes quickly, during which you will
not be able to light up the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator with the ?/1 (On/standby) switch.
3 Confirm that the fan stops running and the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator
lights in red.

You can turn off the projector by holding the ?/1 (On/standby) switch for about 1 second,
instead of performing the above steps.

Selecting the Wide Screen Mode

You can enjoy various wide screen modes according to the video signal received.
Press WIDE MODE.
Each time you press the button, you can
change the “Wide Mode” setting in turn.

You can also select it using the menu. (1

page 44)

WIDE MODE
button

* RCP button: VPL-AW15 only

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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.

Projecting
Normal
A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is
displayed in the center of the screen to fill
the vertical screen size.

Squeezed 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.
Tip
Squeezed: An original 16:9 aspect ratio picture
is recorded horizontally compressed to a 4:3
picture.

Letterbox picture with side panels

Zoom
A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is
enlarged vertically and horizontally in the
same ratio to fill the screen. Use this mode
Letterbox picture
to view a letterbox picture or a letterbox
picture with side panels.
If the subtitle of a movie, etc. is hidden
and cannot be seen, adjust the screen with
“Vertical Size” and “V Center” to display
the subtitle. (1 page 45)

Full 1 (When the PC signal is

input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the
screen without changing the aspect ratio
of the original picture.

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 Full 2 (When the PC signal is
input)
Displays a picture on the whole of the
screen.

Note
You can adjust the vertical position of the picture with “V Center” and “Vertical Size” in the Screen
menu only when “Zoom” is selected. (1 page 45)

Notes on selecting the wide screen mode

The projector is featured with the WIDE MODE. When changing the settings of WIDE
MODE, it must be noted as below.
• Changing the aspect ratio of the original picture will provide a different look from that
of the original image.
• Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original
picture by switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of
authors or producers, which are legally protected.

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

Projecting
PICTURE MODE buttons
(DYNAMIC, STANDARD,
CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2
and USER 3).

DYNAMIC
Enhances picture contrast and sharpness.

STANDARD
PICTURE MODE
The quality of the picture becomes less
buttons rough than the one selected by
DYNAMIC “DYNAMIC”.
STANDARD
CINEMA
USER 1, USER 2 CINEMA
and USER 3 Recommended when viewing a movie in
* RCP button:
VPL-AW15 only the dark place.

USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3

You can adjust the quality of the picture to
suit your taste and store the settings into
the selected memory of the projector.
Press one of the USER 1, USER 2 and
USER 3 buttons, then adjust the picture
by using the buttons on the remote control
or the menus (1 pages 32 and 40). The
settings are stored, and you can view the
picture with the adjusted picture quality
by pressing the button.

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Adjusting the Picture Quality
You can adjust the picture quality that suits your taste by selecting the adjustment items
with the remote control. The adjusted data can be stored in each picture mode.

1 Press ADJ PIC.

Each time you press the button, the
following adjustment windows* are
displayed in sequence.
* Some of the above adjustment windows
will not be displayed depending on the
input signal. For details, see “Input
Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items.”
(1 page 64)

ADJ PIC button

* RCP button: VPL-AW15 only

For details on each adjustment, see the

Picture menu. (1 page 40)
2 Make the setting or adjustment
on an item.
When changing the adjustment
level
To increase the value, press ,.
To decrease the value, press <.
Example: To adjust the contrast When changing the setting
Press M/m to change the setting.

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Adjusting the Picture Using Real Color
Processing (VPL-AW15 only)
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

Projecting
more suitable to your taste.
Tip
Freeze the scene of the video source when you are adjusting the picture using Real Color Processing.

1 Press RCP on the remote

control.
2 Press M/m to select “User 1,”
“User 2” or “User 3,” then press
,.
The RCP (Real Color Processing)
window appears.

2, 3, 4, 5 3 Select the target color you want

to adjust.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 described
below to specify the target color.
1

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.

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 2 Press M/m to select “Position” or
“Range,” and specify it more
delicate color position and color
range you want to adjust using
</,.

4 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.
5 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. The adjustments you have
made will be reflected on the picture
projected on the screen.
Tip
There are some limitations on selection of
position and range.

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Using Other Functions
You can temporarily turn off or pause a projected picture.

Press PIC MUTING.

Projecting
Press to temporarily turn off a projected
picture. To return to the previous screen,
PIC MUTING
button press PIC MUTING again.
FREEZE button
Press FREEZE.
A projected picture can be paused to be
displayed. “FREEZE” is shown on the
screen when a button is pressed. To return
to the previous screen, press FREEZE
again.
Note
Available for only computer signal.

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 Using the Menus
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
(1 page 39)

2, 3, 4

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1 Press MENU.
The menu window appears.

Using the Menus

2 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.

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 3 Press M/m 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,
Pop-up menu adjustment menu, or in the next menu
Setting items
window.

Setting menu

Adjustment menu

Next menu window

Setting items

(Menu window of VPL-AW15)

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4 Make the setting or adjustment To reset the items that have
of an item. been adjusted
When changing the adjustment Select an item in the Menu screen, and
level display the pop-up menu, the setting
To increase the value, press M/,. menu, and the adjustment menu.
To decrease the value, press m/<. Press the RESET on the remote control to
Press to restore the previous reset only the selected settings to its
screen. factory preset value.
When changing the setting Note

Using the Menus

Press M/m to change the setting. RESET on the remote control is available
Press to restore the previous only when the adjustment menu or the
screen. setting menu is selected.
You can restore the previous screen
using < depending on the selected
item.

Items that cannot be adjusted

Adjustable items are limited depending on
the input signals. The items that cannot be
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.
(1 page 64)

To clear the menu

Press MENU.

To reset the picture that has

been adjusted
Select “Reset” from Picture menu.

When the screen display appears, select

“Yes” using < and press .
All of the following settings are reset to its
factory preset value.
“Advanced Iris”, “Lamp Control”,
“Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”,
“Hue”, “Color Temp”, “Sharpness”,
“NR”, “DDE”, “Black Level Adj.” and
“Gamma Correction” on the Picture
menu

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Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting 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 this for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness to
reproduce color tones.
Standard: Select this to reduce roughness compared to viewing the
picture with Dynamic.
Cinema: Select this for watching movies, etc. in a dark environment.
User 1, User 2, User 3: You can adjust the quality of the picture to suit
your taste and then store the settings. Once the settings are stored, you
can view the picture with the adjusted picture quality by pressing the
PICTURE MODE on the remote control.
To store the settings
1 Select User 1, User 2, or User 3.
2 Adjust the items you want in the menus.
Tip
You can also adjust the picture quality in “Dynamic”, “Standard” or
“Cinema”, and store the settings. To reset everything to the factory
settings, select “Reset” in the menu.

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Cinema Black Pro 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.
Sensitivity: If “Auto1” or “Auto2” is selected, either “Recommend”,
“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response
speed with Sensitivity Mode.
Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.

Using the Menus

Off: Normal contrast.
VPL-AW10
Auto: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a
projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
On: Emphasizes the contrast and enhances the black.
Off: Normal contrast.
Lamp Control
Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
High: Normal wattage.
Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
Tip
When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan
increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.
Contrast Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the
lower the contrast.
You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/- on the
remote control.
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the
darker the picture.
You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHT+/- on the remote
control.
Color Adjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the
lower the intensity.
Hue Adjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower
the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set, and store
your favorite color temperature.

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Sharpness Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the
softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
NR (Noise Reduction) Reduces the roughness or noise of the picture.
Usually, select “Off”.
If the picture is rough or noisy, select a setting from among “Low”,
“Middle” or “High” according to the input signal source.
DDE (Dynamic Detail According to the film source you have selected, make a setting for
Enhancer) playback.
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 Pull-Down film
sources with smooth picture movement. When the video signal with a
format other than the 2-3 Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is
automatically selected.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to a progressive
format.
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without converting.
Black Level Adj. Produces a bolder, dynamic picture.
(Adjust) Set according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.
Gamma Correction Adjusts the response characteristics of the tone of the picture.
Select a favorite tone from three options.
Gamma1: Makes a scene a little brighter.
Gamma2: Makes a scene brighter.
Gamma3: Makes a scene darker.
Off: Gamma Correction is “Off”.

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Advanced Picture Menu (VPL-AW15 only)
The Advanced Picture is used for adjusting the picture more.

Using the Menus

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. 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 33)

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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.
.

Adjust Screen menu

Wide Mode (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the
input signal is moving current input signal. This item is enabled only when a moving
picture) picture (preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 61) is provided.
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.
Wide Mode (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the
PC signal is input) current input signal. This item is enabled only when an PC signal is
input.
Full 1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing
the aspect ratio of the original picture.
Full 2: 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.
Over Scan 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 adjust the display area, refer to “Blanking” on the installation
menu (1 page 49). (VPL-AW15 only)

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Screen Area Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is
overscanned.
Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
Note
This item is effective only when a Hi-Vision signal (preset memory No.
10 and 11) is input and “On” is selected in “Over Scan”.
V Center Adjust the whole picture by moving up and down on the screen.
The entire screen moves up as the selected number increases and moves

Using the Menus

down as the selected number decreases.
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
Vertical Size Reduces or enlarges the picture vertically.
The screen is enlarged as the setting increases and reduced as the setting
decreases. If the subtitle of a movie, etc. cannot be seen, use this together
with “V Center”.
Note
This item is adjustable only when “Zoom” is selected.
Adjust Signal You can adjust the input signal.
APA: Adjusts the position of the image signal automatically for
“Phase”, “Pitch”, and “Shift”.
Phase: Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer signal.
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.
Pitch: Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower the setting, the
narrower the picture. Adjust the setting to match the number of dots of
the input signal.
Shift: Adjusts the position of the picture.
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the picture moves
to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to
the left. Use < / , to adjust the horizontal position.
V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the picture moves up,
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use
M / m to adjust the vertical position.

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Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used to change the factory preset settings, etc.

Status Sets whether or not the on-screen display is displayed.

Set to “Off” to turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus,
message when turning off the power, and warning messages.
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
Available languages are: English, Dutch, French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese,
Chinese (Simplified Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese),
Korean, Thai and Arabic.
Cooling Setting Use this item when using the projector at high altitudes.
High: Use this setting when using the projector at an altitude of
1,500 m or higher.
Standard: Use this setting when using the projector at normal
altitudes.
Note
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 mode is
lowered.
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, after the ?/1 (On/
standby) indicator flashes, it will light in orange and 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”.

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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.
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.
Note

Using the Menus

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.
“NTSC3.58”–“PAL-N”: Allows you to set the color system to the
selected system manually.
Note
Normally, set this to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless,
select the appropriate color system for the input signal.
Lamp Setting When replacing the lamps, set the desired lamp setting.
(1 page 57)

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

Smart APA 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. You can also activate the APA function by pressing
the APA on the remote control.
Tip
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the input
signal from a computer so that the picture can be seen clearly.
Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input signal
automatically when the INPUT is pressed.
When set to “On”, by pressing the INPUT, the projector detects the
presence of an input signal in the order of Component, HDMI,
Video, S-video, or Input-A signal and displays the input connector
of the present input signal.
Set this to “Off” when selecting an input connector without an input
signal or when selecting the input connector manually.
Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal is
input.
You can select “Black” or “Blue”.

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Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the installation settings.

Using the Menus

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).
Note
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.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally.
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Off: The picture does not flip.
Use this item for installation for the backside projection or ceiling
installation.
Blanking (VPL-AW15 only) This feature allows you to adjust the display area.
Select each screen edge “left / right / up / bottom” on the Blanking
adjustment screen with M / m. Adjust the desired Blanking value
with < / ,.

Note
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”.

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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-AW15 or VPL-AW10
Serial No.
Memory No.

Signal type

Model Name Displays the model name (VPL-AW15 or VPL-AW10) and the serial
number.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH (horizontal frequency) Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
fV (vertical frequency) Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
Memory No. Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.
Signal type Displays the type of the input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on (total usage).

Notes
• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending
on the input signal used on the projector.
• You cannot change any items listed above.

About the Preset Memory No.

This projector has 39 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 oldest memory is always
overwritten.
See the chart on page 61 to find if the signal is registered to the preset memory.

Note
When the aspect ratio of input signal does not match the screen size, a part of the screen is displayed in black.

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 Others
This section describes how to solve the problems, how to replace the lamp and air filter,
etc.

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

Others
personnel.

Power
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on. c After about 1 minute, turn the power on.
c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.
(1 page 56)
c Close the air filter cover securely. (1 page 57)
c Check warning indicators. (1 page 53)

Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture. c Check that the proper connections have been made.
(1 page 17)
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT.
(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)
The picture from the c Select “Computer,” “Component” or “Video GBR” for “Input-A
INPUT A connector is Signal Sel.” on the Setup menu according to the input
colored strange. signal. (1 page 47)
The picture from the c Adjust the picture of the Picture menu. (1 page 40)
VIDEO INPUT or c Set “Color System” in the Setup menu to match the color
S VIDEO INPUT system being input. (1 page 47)
connector is colored
strange.
The color gradation of the c The color gradation of the dark area or the bright area may
dark area or the bright area become unclear when a signal other than those from HDMI
becomes unclear when an standard cable is input. Adjust the Brightness and the Contrast
HDMI signal is input. in the Picture menu. (1 page 41)

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Symptom Cause and Remedy
The picture is too dark. c Adjust the contrast or brightness of the Picture menu
properly. (1 page 41)
The picture is not clear. c Adjust the focus using the focus ring. (1 page 24)
c Condensation has accumulated on the lens. Leave the projector
for about 2 hours with the power on.
The picture flickers. c Activate “APA”, then adjust the current input signal.
c Adjust “Phase” for “Adjust Signal” in the Screen menu
properly. (1 page 45)

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

Remote control
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The remote control does c Batteries could be weak. Replace them with new batteries.
not work. (1 page 11)
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarities. (1 page 11)
c If there is a fluorescent lamp near the remote control detector, the
projector may work improperly or inadvertently.

Others

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The fan is noisy. c Check the setting of “Cooling Setting” in the Setup menu.
(1 page 46)
c Make sure that the room temperature is not too high.
The number of fan rotation increases to maintain the product
reliability of the projector’s components in a room, where the
temperature is higher than normal. The fan noise becomes
slightly louder. The approximate normal temperature is 25°C.

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 Warning Indicators

The ?/1 (On/standby) or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any

trouble with your projector.

LAMP/COVER indicator

?/1 (On/standby) indicator

Others
Symptom Cause and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes in c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.
red. (A repetition rate of 2 (1 page 56)
flashes) c Close the air filter cover securely. (1 page 57)
LAMP/COVER flashes in c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the
red. (A repetition rate of 3 lamp. (1 page 55)
flashes) c The lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp
cools, and then turn on the power again.
?/1 (On/standby) flashes c The fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
in red. (A repetition rate of
4 flashes)
?/1 (On/standby) flashes c The internal temperature is unusually high. Check to ensure that
in red. (A repetition rate of if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the
2 flashes) projector is being used at high altitudes.

?/1 (On/standby) flashes c Disconnect the AC power cord, then confirm the ?/1
in red. (A repetition rate of (On/standby) lamp is turned off. 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.

Note
When a warning indicator other than the above status, consult with Sony Customer Information
Service Center.

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Message Lists

Warning messages

Message Cause and Remedy

High temp.! Lamp off in 1 c Turn off the power.
min. c Check to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
(1 page 13)
Frequency is out of range! c Frequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the
acceptable frequency range of the projector.
Please check Input-A c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu to
Signal Sel. “Computer” when an RGB signal is input from a computer.
(1 page 47)
Please replace the Lamp/ c It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. (1 page 55)
Filter. c Also, replace the air filter too. Restart cleaning the Ventilation
holes (intake). (1 page 55)
If this message appears again after you replace the lamp and
filter, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Check the
lamp replacement process. (1 page 55)
Note
To clear this message, press any button either on the remote control
or the control panel of the projector once.
Please replace the filter. c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace the air filter. (1 page
58)
Please replace the filter. c It is time to replace the air filter. Replace the air filter. (1 page
Have you finished? Yes No 58)
c If you replaced the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not replace
the air filter, select “No.”
Projector temperature is c Check to ensure that the Ventilation holes on the unit are not
high. Cooling Setting covered. (1 page 13)
should be “High” if c When using the projector at high altitude, set the Cooling
projector is being used at Setting to “High”. (1 page 46)
high altitude.
Note
When temperature inside the projector remains high, the Cooling
Setting is switched to “High” in 1 minute, then the fan speed
increases.

Caution messages

Message Cause and Remedy

x c No signal is input in the selected input. Check connections.
(1 page 17)
Not applicable! c Press the appropriate button.
c The operation to be activated by the button is currently
prohibited.

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 1 Turn off the projector and unplug
Replacing the Lamp the AC power cord.

and the Air Filter and 2 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. Reverse
Ventilation holes the projector as illustrated, then
(intake) place it on the cloth.

Tools you need to get started:

Standard Phillips screwdriver
Cloth (for scratch protection)

Others
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-H160 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H160
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). Notes
• When the lamp is damaged the broken
Caution pieces of the lamp may become
• The lamp remains hot after the projector is scattered, if you do not reverse the
turned off with the ?/1 (On/standby) projector. This may cause injury.
switch. If you touch the lamp, you may burn • Be sure that the projector is placed on a
your fingers. When you replace the lamp, stable surface.
wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool. 3 Loosen the screw on the lamp
• Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you cover with a Philips screwdriver,
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a and then open the lamp cover.
soft cloth.
• Pay special attention to replacing the lamp
when the projector is installed on the ceiling.
• When removing the lamp unit, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do
not tilt the lamp unit. If you pull out the lamp
unit while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
• When you remove the air filter, be careful
not to let any dust fall into the projector.
• Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain
the good performance of the projector or to
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning
message for replacing the air filter appears,
replace the air filter immediately.

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4 Loosen the three screws on the 6 Close the lamp cover, then
lamp with the Phillips tighten the screws.
screwdriver. Hold up the handle,
then pull the lamp straight out.

Note
If the lamp cover is not set securely, the power
5 Hold the handle of the new lamp will not turn on.
and push it in securely until it
reaches the end, and then 7 Remove the air filter cover.
tighten the 3 screws.

8 Remove the air filter.

Notes
• Be careful not to touch the optical block
inside the unit.
• If the 3 screws are not tightened
securely, the lamp cover will not close.

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9 Place a new air filter. 13 Turn on the projector, then
select the desired setting item
on the Setup menu. The
menu screen below will be
appeared.

14 Select “Yes”.

Others
Note
After removing the air filter, do not touch
the fan inside the projector.

10 Attach the air filter cover.

15 Select “OK”.
11 Wipe dust off the Ventilation
holes (intake) with a soft cloth. Caution
Do not put your hands into the lamp
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid
or other objects into the slot to avoid
electrical shock or fire.

Notes
• Be sure to use an LMP-H160 Projector Lamp
for replacement. If you use lamps other than
the LMP-H160, the projector may
malfunction.
• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug
the power cord before replacing the lamp,
then check the ?/1 (On/standby) indicator
has already been turned off.
• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp
Ventilation holes (intake) is securely installed in place.
• The projector will not turn on unless the lamp
cover are securely closed.
Note
• To cancel a message displayed on the screen,
The projector will not turn on unless the air press either the button on the remote control
filter cover is securely closed. or the one on the control panel on the
projector.
12 Place the project back on its
original position. Note
The lamp contains mercury. The disposal
rules for used fluorescent tubes depend on
where you live. Follow the waste disposal
policy in your area.

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Replacing the Air Fitting the lens cap
Filter
When fitting the lens cap onto the lens,
position the lens cap so that the concave on
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. lever, as shown in the illustration.
The air filter should be replaced every 1,500
hours. This value varies depending on the
environment or how the projector is used.
1,500 hours are approximate.

Notes
• 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 11. (1 page 56) Lens cap
• When you remove the air filter, be careful Zoom lever
not to let any dust fall into the projector.
• Replacing the air filter is crucial to maintain
Note
the good performance of the projector or to
prevent malfunction to it. When a warning The lens cap will not fit if the position is not set
message for replacing the air filter appears, correctly.
replace the air filter immediately.

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Specifications
Y PB/CB PR/CR
System
Component: phono type
Projection system Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p±2dB sync
3LCD panel, 1 lens, 3 primary negative (75 ohms terminated)
color LCD shutter projection PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p±2dB (75 ohms
system terminated)
LCD panel 0.73-inch (18.5 mm) TFT LCD PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms
panel 2,764,800 pixels (921,600 terminated)
pixels × 3) HDMI Digital RGB/Y CB (PB) CR (PR)
Lens 1.6 times zoom lens (manual) INPUT A HD D-sub 15-pins
f=21.3 to 34.1 mm/F2.4 to 3.1 Analog RGB/component:

Others
Lamp 165 W Ultra High Pressure Lamp R/CR (PR): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
Projection picture size (75 ohms terminated)
40 to 200 inches (measured G: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
diagonally) (75 ohms terminated)
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/ G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2 dB
PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60 system, sync negative (75 ohms
switched automatically/ terminated)
manually (PAL60 system not B/CB (PB): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
switched manually) (75 ohms terminated)
Acceptable video signals SYNC/HD: Composite sync
15 kHz RGB/component input: TTL level, positive/
50/60 Hz, Progressive negative
component 50/60 Hz, DTV Horizontal sync input: TTL
(480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, level, positive/negative
576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, VD: Vertical sync input: TTL
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/48i), level, positive/negative
1080/60p (HDMI input only), REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
1080/50p (HDMI input only),
1080/24p (HDMI input only),
Composite video, Y/C video General
Acceptable computer signals Dimensions 370 × 119 × 320 mm
fH: 19 to 72 kHz (14 5/8 × 4 3/4 × 12 5/8 inches)
fV: 48 to 92 Hz (w/h/d)
Maximum resolution 1920× 1080, Mass VPL-AW15 : Approx. 6.0 kg
fV: 60 Hz (13 lb 04 oz)
VPL-AW10 : Approx. 5.8 kg
(12 lb 13 oz)
Input
Power requirements
Video input VIDEO: phono type 100 - 240 V, 2.65 - 1.05 A,
Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB 50/60 Hz
sync negative (75 ohms Power consumption
terminated) Max. 265 W
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin Standby mode: 7 W
type Standby mode (low): 0.5 W
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB Operating temperature
sync negative (75 ohms 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
terminated) Operating humidity
C (chrominance): burst 35% to 85% (no condensation)
0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) Storage temperature
(75 ohms terminated), or –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) Storage humidity
(75 ohms terminated) 10% to 90%

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Supplied accessories
Remote control
RM-PJAW15 (1)
(VPL-AW15 only)
RM-PJAW10 (1)
(VPL-AW10 only)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Lens Cap (1)
Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Optional accessories
Projector Lamp LMP-H160 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support PSS-H10, PSS-610

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Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.

The United States, Continental Europe UK, Ireland, Japan

Canada Australia, New
Zealand
Plug type YP-3 YP-12A * YP-359
Female end YC-13 YC-13D VM0303B YC-13
Cord type SVT H05VV-F CEE (13) 53 rd VCTF
(OC)
Rated Voltage 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 12A/125V

Others
& Current
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE VDE DENANHO

* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country/region and the specifications.

Preset Signals
The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be
displayed properly.
Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size
No. (Resolution)
1 VIDEO/60 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – –
2 VIDEO/50 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – –
3 480/60i DTV 480/60i 15.734 59.940 SonG/Y or composite –
(720 × 480i) sync
4 576/50i DTV 576/50i 15.625 50.000 SonG/Y or composite –
(720 × 576i) sync/composite video
5 480/60p 480/60p 31.470 60.000 SonG/Y –
(720 × 480p)
(Progressive
NTSC)
6 576/50p 576/50p 31.250 50.000 SonG/Y –
(720 × 576p)
(Progressive PAL)
7 1080/60i 1035/60i 33.750 60.000 SonG/Y –
(1920 × 1035i),
1080/60i
(1920 × 1080i)
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 SonG/Y –
(1920 × 1080i)

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Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size
No. (Resolution)
9 1080/24PsF 1080/48i 27.000 48.000 SonG/Y –
(1920 × 1080i)
10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 SonG/Y –
(1280 × 720p)
11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 SonG/Y –
(1280 × 720p)
12 1080/60p 1080/60p 67.500 60.000 – –
(1920 × 1080p)
13 1080/50p 1080/50p 56.260 50.000 – –
(1920 × 1080p)
14 1080/24p 1080/24p 26.973 23.976 – –
(1920 × 1080p)
21 640 × 350 VGA-1 (VGA350) 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
22 VESA 85 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
(VGA350)
23 640 × 400 NEC PC98 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
24 VGA-2 (TEXT)/ 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
VESA70
25 VESA 85 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832
(VGA400)
26 640 × 480 VESA 60 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864
28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832
29 VESA 75 (IBM 37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg 840
M3)
30 VESA 85 (IBM 43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg 832
M4)
31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
34 VESA 75 (IBM 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
M5)
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
36 832 × 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg 1344
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg 1328
39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800
47 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos 1696

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Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync H Size
No. (Resolution)
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA + 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos 1864
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos 1664
56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos 1664

Preset memory numbers for each input signal

Analog signal

Signal Preset memory number

Others
Video signal (VIDEO INPUT and 1, 2
S VIDEO INPUT connectors)
Component signal (INPUT A and Y PB/CB PR/ 3 to 11
CR connectors)
Video GBR signal (INPUT A connector) 3 to 11
Computer signal (INPUT A connector) 21 to 39, 55 to 56

Digital signal

Signal Preset memory number

Component signal (HDMI connector) 3 to 8, 10 to 14
Video GBR signal (HDMI connector) 3 to 8, 10 to 14
Computer signal (HDMI connector) 26, 32, 36, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55

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 Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
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 in the menu.
Item Input signal
Video or S-Video Component Video GBR Computer
(Y/C)
Advanced Iris z z z z
Lamp Control z z z z
Contrast z z z z
Brightness z z z z
Color z z z –
(except for B & W)
Hue z z z –
(NTSC3.58/
NTSC4.43 only,
except for B & W)
Color Temp. z z z z
Sharpness z z z –
NR z z z –
(preset memory (preset memory
numbers 3, 4, 7, numbers 3, 4, 7,
8, 9 only) 8, 9 only)
DDE z z z –
(preset memory (preset memory
numbers 3, 4, 7, numbers 3, 4, 7,
8, 9 only) 8, 9 only)
Black Level Adj. z z z –
Gamma Correction z z z z
RCP z z z z

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

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Screen menu
Item Input signal
Video or S-Video Component Video GBR Computer
(Y/C)
Wide Mode z z z z*2
Over Scan – z z –
Screen Area *1 – z z –
(preset memory (preset memory
numbers 10, 11 numbers 10, 11
only) only)
V Position*3 z z z z

Others
V Size*3 z z z –
APA – – – z*4
Phase – – – z*4
Pitch – – – z*4
Shift – z z z

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: This item is effective only when “Over Scan” is set to “On” in the Screen menu. It cannot
be set at preset signal 1920 × 1080.
*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.

Note
When connecting a cable such as an HDMI cable, etc., check the type of the signal in the Information
Menu (1 page 50) and Digital signal (1 page 63), and check items that are adjustable/can be set.

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Ceiling Installation
Use the PSS-H10 or PSS-610 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

(VPL-AW15 only)

Center of the lens

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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a Minimum 1266 1864 2163 2462 3061 3659 4257 4855 5453 6051
Distance (49 7/8) (73 1/2) (85 1/4) (97) (120 5/8) (144 1/8) (167 5/8) (191 1/4) (214 3/4) (238 3/8)
Maximum 1999 2964 3446 3929 4894 5858 6823 7788 8753 9717
Distance (78 3/4) (116 3/4) (135 3/4) (154 3/4) (192 3/4) (230 3/4) (268 3/4) (306 3/4) (344 3/4) (382 5/8)
x Minimum 249 373 436 498 622 747 871 996 1120 1245
Distance (9 7/8) (14 3/4) (17 1/4) (19 5/8) (24 1/2) (29 1/2) (34 3/8) (39 1/4) (44 1/8) (49)
Maximum 562 724 805 886 1047 1209 1371 1533 1695 1856

Others
Distance (22 1/4) (28 1/2) (31 3/4) (34 7/8) (41 1/4) (47 5/8) (54) (60 3/8) (66 3/4) (73 1/8)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)

When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen

Unit: mm (inches)
Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a Minimum 1534 2266 2632 2998 3731 4463 5195 5927 6659 7391
Distance (60 1/2) (89 1/4) (103 3/4) (118 1/8) (147) (175 3/4) (204 5/8) (233 3/8) (262 1/4) (291 1/8)
Maximum 2431 3612 4203 4793 5974 7155 8336 9517 10698 11879
Distance (95 3/4) (142 1/4) (165 1/2) (188 3/4) (235 1/4) (281 3/4) (328 1/4) (374 3/4) (421 1/4) (467 3/4)
x Minimum 305 457 533 609 762 914 1066 1219 1371 1523
Distance (12) (18) (21) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60)
Maximum 635 833 932 1031 1229 1427 1625 1823 2021 2219
Distance (25) (32 7/8) (36 3/4) (40 5/8) (48 3/8) (56 1/4) (64) (71 7/8) (79 19/32) (87 3/8)
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS + 69.614 (2 3/4)
a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS + 69.631 (2 3/4)
x (minimum) = 7.617 (5/16) × SS
x (maximum) = 9.902 (13/32) × SS + 238.5 (9 1/2)

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Attaching the PSS-H10 projector suspension support
For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual for Dealers of the
PSS-H10. 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-H10.

Top view
Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.

Front of the cabinet

Center of the lens

Distance between the screen Upper ceiling

and the center of the lens mount bracket

Center of the supporting pole

(The center of the supporting pole
is different from that of the unit.)

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Front view

Ceiling

Center of the
supporting pole The bottom
surface of the
mount bracket

Others
Center of the lens

*d
63.5 (2 1/2) (VPL-AW15)
68 (2 3/4) (VPL-AW10)

Side view

Center of the lens

(VPL-AW15 only)

Front of the cabinet

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 When Using the PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support

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
PSS-610 Projector Suspension
Support (not supplied)

Ceiling

Center of the screen

(VPL-AW15 only)

Center of the lens

When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen

Unit: mm (inches)
Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a Minimum 1251 1850 2149 2448 3046 3644 4242 4841 5439 6037
Distance (49 3/8) (72 7/8) (84 5/8) (96 1/2) (119 15/16) (143 1/2) (167 1/8) (190 5/8) (214 1/4) (237 3/4)
Maximum 1987 2951 3434 3916 4881 5846 6811 7775 8740 9705
Distance (78 1/4) (116 1/4) (135 1/4) (154 1/4) (192 1/4) (230 1/4) (268 1/4) (306 1/4) (344 1/4) (382 1/4)
x Minimum 249 373 436 498 622 747 871 996 1120 1245
Distance (9 7/8) (14 3/4) (17 1/4) (19 5/8) (24 1/2) (29 1/2) (34 3/8) (39 1/4) (44 1/8) (49)
Maximum 387+b 549+b 630+b 711+b 872+b 1034+b 1196+b 1358+b 1520+b 1681+b
Distance (15 1/4 +b) (21 5/8 +b) (24 7/8 +b) (28+b) (34 3/8 +b) (40 3/4 +b) (47 1/8 +b) (53 1/2 +b) (59 7/8 +b) (66 1/4 +b)
b 150, 175, 200, 250, 275, 300 mm (6, 7, 7 7/8, 9 7/8, 10 7/8, 11 7/8 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610

To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)

a (minimum) = 29.909 (1 3/16) × SS + 57.114 (2 1/4)
a (maximum) = 48.239 (1 15/16) × SS + 57.131 (2 1/4)
x (minimum) = 6.223 (1/4) × SS
x (maximum) = 8.0899 (11/32) × SS + 63.5 (2 1/2) + b

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When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen
Unit: mm (inches)
Screen Size 40 60 70 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
(inches)
(mm) 1016 1524 1778 2032 2540 3048 3556 4064 4572 5080
a Minimum 1521 2254 2620 2986 3718 4450 5182 5915 6647 7379
Distance (60) (88 3/4) (103 1/4) (117 5/8) (146 1/2) (175 1/4) (204 1/8) (233) (261 3/4) (290 5/8)
Maximum 2419 3600 4190 4781 5962 7143 8323 9504 10685 11866
Distance (95 1/4) (141 3/4) (165) (188 1/4) (234 3/4) (281 1/4) (327 3/4) (374 1/4) (420 3/4) (467 1/4)
x Minimum 305 457 533 609 762 914 1066 1219 1371 1523
Distance (12) (18) (21) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60)
Maximum 460+b 658+b 757+b 856+b 1054+b 1252+b 1450+b 11648+b 1846+b 2044+b

Others
Distance (18 1/8 +b) (26+b) (29 7/8 +b) (33 3/4 +b) (41 1/2 +b) (49 3/8 +b) (57 1/8 +b) (458 3/4 +b) (72 3/4 +b) (80 1/2+ b)
b 150, 175, 200, 250, 275, 300 mm (6, 7, 7 7/8, 9 7/8, 10 7/8, 11 7/8 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610
To calculate the installation measurements (SS: Screen Size)
a (minimum) = 36.609 (1 1/2) × SS + 57.114 (2 1/4)
a (maximum) = 59.045 (2 3/8) × SS + 57.131 (2 1/4)
x (minimum) = 7.617 (5/16) × SS
x (maximum) = 9.902 (13/32) × SS + 63.5 (2 1/2) + b

Attaching the PSS-610 projector suspension support

For details on installation on a ceiling, refer to the Installation manual 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.
Top view
Install the projector so that the center of the lens is parallel to the center of the screen.

Front of the cabinet

Center of the lens

Distance between the screen Upper ceiling

and the center of the lens mount bracket

Center of the supporting pole

(The center of the supporting pole
is different from that of the unit.)

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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 7/8 / 11 7/8 inches)

Ceiling

Center of the The bottom

supporting pole surface of the
mount bracket

Center of the lens

*d
63.5 (2 1/2) (VPL-AW15)
68 (2 3/4) (VPL-AW10)

Side view

Center of the lens

(VPL-AW15 only)

Front of the cabinet

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 L
Index Lamp Timer ............................................ 50
Language ................................................. 46
Location of Controls
A Front/Right side .................................... 8
Adjust Signal Rear/Bottom .......................................... 9
Phase ....................................................45
Pitch .....................................................45 M
Shift .....................................................45
Adjuster ...................................................24 Menu
Adjusting Advanced Picture ................................ 43
picture position ....................................21 Function .............................................. 48
picture quality ......................................32 Information ......................................... 50

Others
Advanced Iris ..........................................41 Installation ........................................... 49
Auto Input Search ....................................48 Picture ................................................. 40
Screen .................................................. 44
Setup ................................................... 46
B Messages
Background .............................................48 Caution ................................................ 54
Black Level Adj. .....................................42 Warning ............................................... 54
Blanking ..................................................49
Brightness ................................................41 N
NR .......................................................... 42
C
Ceiling Installation ..................................66 O
Cinema Black Pro ....................................41
Color System ...........................................47 Over Scan ................................................ 44
Color Temp. ............................................41
Connecting P
Computer .............................................20 Picture Mode
Video equipment .................................17 CINEMA ............................................. 31
Contrast ...................................................41 Cinema ................................................ 40
Cooling Setting ........................................46 DYNAMIC ......................................... 31
Dynamic .............................................. 40
F STANDARD ....................................... 31
fH ..........................................................50 Standard .............................................. 40
fV ..........................................................50 USER .................................................. 31
User ..................................................... 40
Precautions ................................................ 7
G Preset Memory ........................................ 50
Gamma Correction ..................................42 Preset Signals .......................................... 61

H R
HDMI ......................................................18 RCP ......................................................... 43
Hue ..........................................................41 Remote control
inserting the batteries .......................... 11
I location of controls ............................. 10
Reset
Image Flip ...............................................49
resettable items .................................... 39
Input-A Signal Sel. ..................................47
resetting the items ............................... 39

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Screen Area ............................................. 45
Selecting the menu language .................. 25
Sharpness ................................................ 41
Specifications .......................................... 59
Standby Mode ......................................... 46
Status ....................................................... 46
Supplied accessories ............................... 11

T
Troubleshooting ...................................... 51

V
V Keystone .............................................. 49

W
WIDE MODE ......................................... 28
Wide Mode
Full ...................................................... 44
Full 1 ................................................... 44
Full 2 ................................................... 44
Normal ................................................. 44
Wide Zoom .......................................... 44
Zoom ................................................... 44

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 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