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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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... soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter at regular intervals. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to a dark color. Preventing internal heat build-up may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that the... • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is hot. • Be careful not to be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by ...
... soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. • Clean the filter at regular intervals. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to a dark color. Preventing internal heat build-up may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that the... • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is hot. • Be careful not to be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by ...
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...left Avoid tilting the unit to shock, as reducing the reliability of the unit or damage it on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. Such an installation may cause a rise in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all ...the air passing through the filter may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Placing a blocking object just in front of the unit. Notes on the Remote Commander to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may rarely ...
...left Avoid tilting the unit to shock, as reducing the reliability of the unit or damage it on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. Such an installation may cause a rise in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all ...the air passing through the filter may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Placing a blocking object just in front of the unit. Notes on the Remote Commander to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may rarely ...
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...horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input, and 500 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of 1024 × .... • Display Data Channel is turned on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of 2000 ANSI lumen. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is...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....
...horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input, and 500 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of 1024 × .... • Display Data Channel is turned on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of 2000 ANSI lumen. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is...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....
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... Side/Front 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 0 7 Rear/Bottom qa qg qh qs qd qj qf a Control panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 10. 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. c Ventilation holes (intake) d Focus ring...
... Side/Front 1 2 3 8 4 9 5 6 0 7 Rear/Bottom qa qg qh qs qd qj qf a Control panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 10. 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. c Ventilation holes (intake) d Focus ring...
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... fan is in red when the AC power cord is not secured firmly. For detail on the projector when the projector is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights when the lamp has reached the end of items in power saving mode. • TEMP (Temperature)/FAN Lights or flashes...around the ?/1 key) Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - c MENU key Displays the on with the ?/1 key. Lights when the temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is plugged into a wall outlet.
... fan is in red when the AC power cord is not secured firmly. For detail on the projector when the projector is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights when the lamp has reached the end of items in power saving mode. • TEMP (Temperature)/FAN Lights or flashes...around the ?/1 key) Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - c MENU key Displays the on with the ?/1 key. Lights when the temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is plugged into a wall outlet.
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...Signal Sel. If you press the APA key 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. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is input from a ...on or the INPUT key is set to the input signal. Selects the "Component" or "Video GBR" signal input via the INPUT A channel. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. In power saving mode, no signal is input for the input signal from a computer. • On: When a...
...Signal Sel. If you press the APA key 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. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is input from a ...on or the INPUT key is set to the input signal. Selects the "Component" or "Video GBR" signal input via the INPUT A channel. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. In power saving mode, no signal is input for the input signal from a computer. • On: When a...
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...the bottom : Sets a higher value. For details, see "Security Lock" on the Remote Commander. Sets the lamp brightness used for changing the settings of the projector. Selects the background color of the screen when no signal Blue is used at an altitude of Off 1,500...the background color. 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 Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by...
...the bottom : Sets a higher value. For details, see "Security Lock" on the Remote Commander. Sets the lamp brightness used for changing the settings of the projector. Selects the background color of the screen when no signal Blue is used at an altitude of Off 1,500...the background color. 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 Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by...
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... been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. The 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 input signal. 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 an input signal ...
... been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. The 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 input signal. 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 an input signal ...
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... cool. Do not tilt the lamp. Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as the replacement lamp. Use of use. Note When replacing the lamp after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to the projector. Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the screw with...
... cool. Do not tilt the lamp. Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as the replacement lamp. Use of use. Note When replacing the lamp after using the projector, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to the projector. Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the screw with...
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... in the USA This product contains mercury. Notes • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. Note Be...Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Fold down the handle to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the United States. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the following keys on . 7 ...
... in the USA This product contains mercury. Notes • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ENTER. Note Be...Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). Fold down the handle to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the United States. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the following keys on . 7 ...
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... on the MENU SETTING menu to the input signal (see page 30). c This projector is noisy. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The picture is compatible with the ?/1 key at a short interval. The setting... of pixels on the LCD panel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is...
... on the MENU SETTING menu to the input signal (see page 30). c This projector is noisy. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The picture is compatible with the ?/1 key at a short interval. The setting... of pixels on the LCD panel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is...
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... and Remedy • A cable is set to match the color system being input (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Adjust the focus (see page 26). c Adjust "Dot Phase" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 18... there are wrong. c Display the full image on the SET SETTING menu to the wrong color system. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). The picture flickers. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 12). 38 Troubleshooting Remote Commander Symptom Cause and...
... and Remedy • A cable is set to match the color system being input (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Adjust the focus (see page 26). c Adjust "Dot Phase" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 18... there are wrong. c Display the full image on the SET SETTING menu to the wrong color system. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 25). The picture flickers. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 12). 38 Troubleshooting Remote Commander Symptom Cause and...
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...• If the LAMP/COVER indicator still lights even after replacing the lamp, the task has not been completed. c Wait for 45 seconds to check the meaning of the projector or on the remote commander. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The TEMP/FAN... indicator lights up . Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to cool the lamp and then turn on the ...
...• If the LAMP/COVER indicator still lights even after replacing the lamp, the task has not been completed. c Wait for 45 seconds to check the meaning of the projector or on the remote commander. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The TEMP/FAN... indicator lights up . Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to cool the lamp and then turn on the ...
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...7.228. 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 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94 Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp Mode is a measuring method of the projector...
...7.228. 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 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94 Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 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 dissipation...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 ...
... 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 dissipation...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 ...
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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...