Sony VPL EX3 Operating Instructions

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    2-672-629-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-ES3 VPL-EX3 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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    about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The number below is for FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-ES3, VPL-EX3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo
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    to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere). If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. Voor de klanten in Nederland • Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). • Dit apparaat bevat
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    Installing the Projector 13 Connecting the Projector 14 Connecting a Computer 14 Connecting a VCR 15 Projecting 16 Turning Off the Power 18 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 34 Cleaning the Air Filter 36 Others Troubleshooting 37 Messages List 39 Specifications 41 Installation Diagram
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    lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any windows that face the screen or thinner. • Clean the filter at regular intervals. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may,
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    unit. • Be careful not to allow the ventilation holes to inhale tiny objects such as pieces of paper or clumps of dust. Installing the projector in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in temperature. Near a heat or smoke sensor Malfunction of
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    color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ . Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander to cut off the picture. Usage at High Altitude When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher
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    Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that provides a high-efficiency optical system. It allows the 165 W lamp to give a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen. High picture quality VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with
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    lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover page 11. l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power
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    or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights when the temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - Flashes when the fan is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights when the lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature
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    -ES3, connect via this jack to the audio output of the computer. b INPUT connector • AUDIO INPUT A/B jack (stereo minijack) (for VPL-EX3 only): To listen to sound output from a computer, connect via this jack to the audio output of the computer. (common INPUT A/B) • INPUT A (HD D-sub 15-pin, female
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    displayed. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment. d RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value +/- keys Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder. To replace a battery 1 Release the lock of the lithium battery holder by
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    Projecting the Picture B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Screen size (inches) Minimum Distance
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    instruction manual. INPUT AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO INPUT A/B INPUT A INP to monitor output Computer to audio output 14 Connecting the Projector 1 HD to the AUDIO connector for VPL-ES3, or to the AUDIO INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX3. • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and SXGA+
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    two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side INPUT
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    stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO connector for VPL-ES3, or to the AUDIO INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX3. • Set the aspect ratio using "Wide Mode" on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or
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    INPUT B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EX3 only) F7 or Fx and Fn To LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD projector while pressing the adjuster adjustment button, and adjust the tilt of the projector, then release the button to lock
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    the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan will stop even though the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown of the projector. 18 Turning Off the Power
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    menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to select "Language," then power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu appears. The menu currently selected is shown
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    picture. Note You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. To use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING
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    call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to verify the projector's serial number and . 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image. Digital zoom icon
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    Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll the enlarged image. To return the image to its original size Press the D ZOOM - key. Just pressing the RESET key returns the image back to its original size immediately. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. "Freeze" appears when
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    Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off 2 Use the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B
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    item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander. "Complete!" appears on the screen and the setting of the item that you have selected is factory preset values. Storage of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory except the settings
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    The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see "Input signals and adjustable/setting items" on page 33. PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture...
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    . When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Adjust Signal... Dot Phase H Size Functions Initial setting Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer. Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key
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    of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. Note Note that if the projector is used projector has 40 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When a preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data
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    on the Remote Commander. Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ set to "On," the projector goes into power saving Off mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling
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    only. Front & Rear Locks all the control panel keys on the top panel of the Off projector so that the projector can be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys menu when you adjust the picture manually. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The SET SETTING Menu 29
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    The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Status (on-screen display) Language Menu Position Functions Sets up the on-screen display. When set to "Off," turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned
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    the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: 0 Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Input-A Setting items V Keystone Image Flip Background Lamp Mode High Altitude Mode Security Lock Functions Initial setting
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    displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. INFORMATION VPL-ES3 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of
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    set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: Expect preset memory No. 3, 4 *2: Expect preset memory No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Computer z z z - - - z z z B&W z z z - - z - z z Computer B&W z - z - z - z - (Lower than VGA for VPL- ES3 Lower than SVGA for VPL-EX3) - z The INFORMATION Menu 33
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    the following cases. • When the lamp has burnt out or dims • "Please replace the Lamp." appears on the screen • The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use. Use an LMP-C162 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C162 may
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    cannot be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following keys on the Remote Commander in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35
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    . Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 3 Remove the air filter cover. 4 Remove the air filter. Claws When it becomes difficult to remove the dust from
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    B Others 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 personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has
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    is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too high. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 14). The picture flickers. "Dot Phase
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    pages 35 and 36). • The electrical system may have broken down. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up. • The lamp has reached the end of its life. c Replace the lamp (see page 34). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Wait for 45 seconds to cool the
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    pressed the wrong key. c Press the appropriate key. The panel keys are locked! "Panel Key Lock" on the SET SETTING menu is set to "On." c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked. Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting
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    Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES3: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-EX3: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.8
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    (1-832-428-11, SONY) Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) Some of the
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    5 GND 13 HD/C.Sync 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Others Specifications 43
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    72 Hz SVGA VESA 75 Hz SVGA VESA 85 Hz Macintosh 16" XGA VESA 60 Hz XGA VESA 70 Hz XGA VESA 75 Hz XGA VESA 85 Hz SXGA VESA 70 Hz SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz Sunmicro LO 44 Specifications fH (kHz) fV (Hz) 15.734 15.625 15.734 15
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    be displayed properly. • For the Memory No.49*, the smart APA function and the APA key of the remote commander do not active. Make adjustments for the input signal using the Adjust Signal... on the INPUT SETTING menu. or select the input signal by pressing the INPUT key. Others Specifications 45
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    13.7 (9/16) Center of the screen Center of the lens Floor Unit: mm (inches) This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc. See the chart on page 47 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances
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    and the center of the lens b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum Others Installation Diagram 47
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    Unit: mm (inches) This section describes the examples for installing the projector on the ceiling. When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart on page 49 concerning the
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    the charts and calculation methods indicate the following. SS: screen size measured diagonally (inches) a': distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the hole (front) for mounting
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    98 (3 7/8) Dimensions Front 308 (12 1/4) 83 (3 3/8) 57 (2 1/4) Side Center of the lens Center of the projector 252 (10) Top 98 (3 7/8) 252 (10) 50 Dimensions 308 (12 1/4) Unit: mm (inches)
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    31 Lamp replacement 34 Lamp Timer 32 Language 30 selecting the menu language 19 Lens 9 Location and function of controls connector panel 11 control panel 10 rear/bottom 9 Remote Commander 11 top/right side/front 9 M Menu clearing the menu display 24 INFORMATION Menu 32 INPUT SETTING
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    S Scan Converter 27 Screen size 13, 41 Security Lock 20, 31 Sharpness 25 Shift 27 Smart APA 28 Specifications 41 Status 30 Supplied accessories 42 T Troubleshooting 37 V V Keystone 31 Volume 25 W Wide Mode 26 52 Index
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Operating Instructions
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