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... 32 Overview Features 8 Location and Function of Controls .... 9 Top/Right Side/Front 9 Rear/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...
... 32 Overview Features 8 Location and Function of Controls .... 9 Top/Right Side/Front 9 Rear/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...
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...shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause damage. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Note on a level surface or suspending from the light may cause malfunction. Notes on its side. otherwise, ..., and this may cause a rise in front of the projector. Use the PIC MUTING key on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Note on the Remote Commander to set this mode when using a screen with an...
...shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause damage. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Note on a level surface or suspending from the light may cause malfunction. Notes on its side. otherwise, ..., and this may cause a rise in front of the projector. Use the PIC MUTING key on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Note on the Remote Commander to set this mode when using a screen with an...
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... incorrectly. High picture quality VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.3 m (7.5 feet), when projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on the Remote Commander. B Overview Features...
... incorrectly. High picture quality VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.3 m (7.5 feet), when projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on the Remote Commander. B Overview Features...
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..." on page 17. For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 36. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. q Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything ...Adjusts the picture focus. e Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see...
..." on page 17. For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 36. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. q Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything ...Adjusts the picture focus. e Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see...
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...output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. To listen to sound output from a computer with the VPL-ES3, connect via this jack to the audio output of the video equipment. Location and Function of the speakers can be controlled ... qa qs qd a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to operate the projector from the computer. Connector Panel 1 2 INPUT AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO INPUT A/B INPUT A INPUT B OUTPUT REMOTE MONITOR AUDIO RS232C 3 4 a VIDEO INPUT connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the...
...output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. To listen to sound output from a computer with the VPL-ES3, connect via this jack to the audio output of the video equipment. Location and Function of the speakers can be controlled ... qa qs qd a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to operate the projector from the computer. Connector Panel 1 2 INPUT AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO INPUT A/B INPUT A INPUT B OUTPUT REMOTE MONITOR AUDIO RS232C 3 4 a VIDEO INPUT connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the...
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...the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is limited. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment.... key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. Face the + side up. 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. f FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key ...
...the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is limited. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment.... key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. Face the + side up. 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. f FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key ...
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... 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 "... Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE ENTER RESET PIC MUTING D ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into...
... 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 "... Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE ENTER RESET PIC MUTING D ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into...
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... from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to let the projector down on the Remote Commander to adjust the picture position. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to the projector. Press the KEYSTONE key on your computer's settings. Projecting 17 Using the adjuster Lift... connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for example a notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t INPUT B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EX3 only) F7 or Fx and Fn To input from Press...
... from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to let the projector down on the Remote Commander to adjust the picture position. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to the projector. Press the KEYSTONE key on your computer's settings. Projecting 17 Using the adjuster Lift... connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for example a notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t INPUT B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EX3 only) F7 or Fx and Fn To input from Press...
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... automatically if a key is not pressed for one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The menu currently selected is English. B Convenient...
... automatically if a key is not pressed for one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The menu currently selected is English. B Convenient...
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...does not work when a video signal is displayed on the screen for Your Presentation 21 Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image where the icon is located is input. By .... Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to the point on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for a few seconds. Convenient Functions 2 Enter the password. The enlargement ratio is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ...
...does not work when a video signal is displayed on the screen for Your Presentation 21 Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image where the icon is located is input. By .... Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to the point on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for a few seconds. Convenient Functions 2 Enter the password. The enlargement ratio is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ...
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... the "Color System" when the ENTER key is not pressed for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. appears on the Remote Commander. "Complete!" Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are not displayed on the...
... the "Color System" when the ENTER key is not pressed for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. appears on the Remote Commander. "Complete!" Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are not displayed on the...
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...) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected...distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Input-A Signal Sel. Component Color System Selects the color system of the input signal automatically...
...) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected...distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Input-A Signal Sel. Component Color System Selects the color system of the input signal automatically...
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... Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is on, the lock will be operated only with the Remote Commander. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The SET SETTING Menu 29 Setting items IR Receiver... Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the INPUT SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "On." Notes • Press the ...
... Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is on, the lock will be operated only with the Remote Commander. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The SET SETTING Menu 29 Setting items IR Receiver... Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the INPUT SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "On." Notes • Press the ...
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... of the background color. Turns on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. When the top of the projector. The brightness of Off 1,500 m or higher. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: 0 Image Flip: Off... "High" setting. Normally, set . The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is input to the projector. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and...Menu 31 Off When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Blue." Select "Black" or "Blue." This setting...
... of the background color. Turns on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. When the top of the projector. The brightness of Off 1,500 m or higher. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: 0 Image Flip: Off... "High" setting. Normally, set . The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is input to the projector. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and...Menu 31 Off When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Blue." Select "Black" or "Blue." This setting...
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...the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. Tighten the two screws (b). Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in place (a). Notes • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red....Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA This product contains mercury. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the United States. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it...
...the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. Tighten the two screws (b). Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in place (a). Notes • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red....Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA This product contains mercury. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the United States. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it...
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... on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. •...the air filter, dust may accumulate, clogging it over . Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it . Claws When it fits in a shaded place. 6 Attach... filter so that it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the control panel of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours...off and unplug the power cord. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector and turn the projector over . 36 Cleaning the Air Filter 5 Wash the air filter with a mild...
... on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. •...the air filter, dust may accumulate, clogging it over . Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it . Claws When it fits in a shaded place. 6 Attach... filter so that it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the control panel of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours...off and unplug the power cord. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector and turn the projector over . 36 Cleaning the Air Filter 5 Wash the air filter with a mild...
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... menu properly (see page 34). key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. Cause and Remedy • A cable is too high. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). • The projector is incorrect. • The picture has not...
... menu properly (see page 34). key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. Cause and Remedy • A cable is too high. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). • The projector is incorrect. • The picture has not...
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...down . c Check to cool the lamp and then turn on the remote commander. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the power again. • If the LAMP/COVER indicator...has not been completed. It is set to clean the filter. Troubleshooting 39 c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is being used at a high altitude. Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to ...
...down . c Check to cool the lamp and then turn on the remote commander. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the power again. • If the LAMP/COVER indicator...has not been completed. It is set to clean the filter. Troubleshooting 39 c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is being used at a high altitude. Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to ...
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The panel keys are locked. c All the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! You have pressed the wrong key. "Panel Key Lock" on the control panel of the messages displayed on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting c Press the appropriate key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! Operate the projector with the keys on the screen. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
The panel keys are locked. c All the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! You have pressed the wrong key. "Panel Key Lock" on the control panel of the messages displayed on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting c Press the appropriate key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! Operate the projector with the keys on the screen. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
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.../negative VD: Vertical sync input: TTL level, positive/negative AUDIO INPUT A/B (VPL-EX3 only) Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, input impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO Stereo minijack...to 1.0 A, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption Max. 220 W in some areas. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in standby: 10...Storage humidity 10% 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 (...
.../negative VD: Vertical sync input: TTL level, positive/negative AUDIO INPUT A/B (VPL-EX3 only) Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, input impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO Stereo minijack...to 1.0 A, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption Max. 220 W in some areas. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) Some of the items may not be available in standby: 10...Storage humidity 10% 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 (...