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.../Bottom 9 Control Panel 10 Connector Panel 11 Remote Commander 11 Projecting the Picture 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...
.../Bottom 9 Control Panel 10 Connector Panel 11 Remote Commander 11 Projecting the Picture 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...
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... near these will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Preventing internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation...
... near these will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Preventing internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation...
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... may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Such an installation may cause malfunction. Heat from the ceiling. Avoid using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may cause a malfunction of the carrying case. Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote... at High Altitude When using a thick-piled carpet or anything that may damage the object. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Notes on its side. When transporting the unit stored in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to cut off the picture.
... may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Such an installation may cause malfunction. Heat from the ceiling. Avoid using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may cause a malfunction of the carrying case. Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote... at High Altitude When using a thick-piled carpet or anything that may damage the object. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Notes on its side. When transporting the unit stored in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to cut off the picture.
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High picture quality VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution... of the keys on the Remote Commander. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. B Overview 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 run an optimum presentation even in a limited space. Panel key lock This function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of a picture...
High picture quality VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution... of the keys on the Remote Commander. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. B Overview 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 run an optimum presentation even in a limited space. Panel key lock This function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of a picture...
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... cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. For details, see "Control Panel" on page 36. q Ventilation holes (intake...
... cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. For details, see "Control Panel" on page 36. q Ventilation holes (intake...
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...Lights in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Flashes in green when the power is turned on until the projector is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is plugged into a wall... to operate. - d PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Lights when the temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - For detail on with the ?/1 key. Lights when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the AC power cord is turned off . Flashes when the...
...Lights in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Flashes in green when the power is turned on until the projector is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is plugged into a wall... to operate. - d PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Lights when the temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - For detail on with the ?/1 key. Lights when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the AC power cord is turned off . Flashes when the...
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...The SET SETTING menu is used for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. 28 The SET SETTING Menu Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. Auto Power Saving When set to "On...," the projector goes into power saving Off mode if no keys function for changing the settings of the input signal. If you press the APA key on the INPUT SETTING menu for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out...
...The SET SETTING menu is used for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. 28 The SET SETTING Menu Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. Auto Power Saving When set to "On...," the projector goes into power saving Off mode if no keys function for changing the settings of the input signal. If you press the APA key on the INPUT SETTING menu for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out...
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...:Off Security Lock: Off Input-A Setting items V Keystone Image Flip Background Lamp Mode High Altitude Mode Security Lock Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Blue." Select "Black" or...
...:Off Security Lock: Off Input-A Setting items V Keystone Image Flip Background Lamp Mode High Altitude Mode Security Lock Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Blue." Select "Black" or...
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... usage of the input signal. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. Note These are only displayed on . 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...
... usage of the input signal. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. Note These are only displayed on . 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...
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.... 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Handle 34 Replacing the Lamp Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to the projector. B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as the replacement lamp. When you may be burned or...
.... 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Handle 34 Replacing the Lamp Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to the projector. B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as the replacement lamp. When you may be burned or...
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... be regulated if sold in the United States. Disposal of this product may be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn on the Remote Commander in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. ... not to replace it (c). Note Be sure to avoid electrical shock or fire. Fold down the handle to touch the glass surface of the used lamp For the customers in the USA This product contains mercury. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following keys ...
... be regulated if sold in the United States. Disposal of this product may be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn on the Remote Commander in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. ... not to replace it (c). Note Be sure to avoid electrical shock or fire. Fold down the handle to touch the glass surface of the used lamp For the customers in the USA This product contains mercury. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following keys ...
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...menu is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. The setting of pixels on with the ?/1 key at a short interval. c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 30). Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down. c This projector is incorrect. c Select...The power has been turned off and on the LCD panel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is colored strangely. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). The picture is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c Selects "Video GBR" or "...
...menu is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. The setting of pixels on with the ?/1 key at a short interval. c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 30). Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down. c This projector is incorrect. c Select...The power has been turned off and on the LCD panel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is colored strangely. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). The picture is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c Selects "Video GBR" or "...
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...is disconnected or the connections are wrong. menu properly (see page 14). c Replace the lamp with the power on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 14). • The sound is out of the projector. c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 27). • This input ... the screen. • The APA key has been pressed even though there are dead. The picture is set to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is out of the acceptable range of focus. The picture flickers. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and ...
...is disconnected or the connections are wrong. menu properly (see page 14). c Replace the lamp with the power on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 14). • The sound is out of the projector. c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 27). • This input ... the screen. • The APA key has been pressed even though there are dead. The picture is set to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is out of the acceptable range of focus. The picture flickers. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and ...
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... (see page 36). Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp. • It is broken. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is set to see page 34). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Clean the filter (see page... 29). Troubleshooting 39 The TEMP/FAN indicator The fan is time to clean the filter. c Check to "On." light up. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Replace the lamp ...
... (see page 36). Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp. • It is broken. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is set to see page 34). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Clean the filter (see page... 29). Troubleshooting 39 The TEMP/FAN indicator The fan is time to clean the filter. c Check to "On." light up. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Replace the lamp ...
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... 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 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94 Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture ...dots (RGB input) VPL-EX3: 750 horizontal TV lines (Video input) 1024 × 768 dots (RGB input) Acceptable computer signals1) fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp Mode is a measuring method of the projector.
... 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 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94 Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture ...dots (RGB input) VPL-EX3: 750 horizontal TV lines (Video input) 1024 × 768 dots (RGB input) Acceptable computer signals1) fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp Mode is a measuring method of the projector.
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...GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX3 only) 1 R 2 G 3 B 4 GND 9 N.C. 10 GND 11 GND 12 DDC/SDA Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in standby: 10 W Heat ... to 90% 42 Specifications Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (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 ...
...GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX3 only) 1 R 2 G 3 B 4 GND 9 N.C. 10 GND 11 GND 12 DDC/SDA Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in standby: 10 W Heat ... to 90% 42 Specifications Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (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 ...
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... High Altitude Mode 31 Hue 25 I Image Flip 31 Input-A Signal Sel 28 Installation 13 notes 6 unsuitable conditions 7 unsuitable installation 6 IR Receiver 29 L Lamp Mode 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...
... High Altitude Mode 31 Hue 25 I Image Flip 31 Input-A Signal Sel 28 Installation 13 notes 6 unsuitable conditions 7 unsuitable installation 6 IR Receiver 29 L Lamp Mode 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...
