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... Screen Menu 16 The Function Menu 18 The Operation Menu 19 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 20 The Installation Menu 21 The Information Menu 22 Network Using Network Features (VPL-EX145/ EX175 only 23 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 23 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 24 Operating the Projector from a Computer 24 Using the e-mail report Function 24 Others Indicators 26 Messages List 27 Troubleshooting 28 Replacing the Lamp 30 Cleaning the Air Filter 32 Specifications 33 Projection Distance...
... Screen Menu 16 The Function Menu 18 The Operation Menu 19 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 20 The Installation Menu 21 The Information Menu 22 Network Using Network Features (VPL-EX145/ EX175 only 23 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser 23 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector 24 Operating the Projector from a Computer 24 Using the e-mail report Function 24 Others Indicators 26 Messages List 27 Troubleshooting 28 Replacing the Lamp 30 Cleaning the Air Filter 32 Specifications 33 Projection Distance...
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... KEYSTONE PATTERN PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 5 Control Panel 1 23 36 c Operating a menu (page 14) MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key d Adjusting the image (page 11) ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Note * Use this key when inputting a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/ EX175)). Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander 4 2 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET a Turning on the image...
... KEYSTONE PATTERN PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 5 Control Panel 1 23 36 c Operating a menu (page 14) MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key d Adjusting the image (page 11) ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key* Note * Use this key when inputting a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/ EX175)). Overview Remote Commander and Control Panel Remote Commander 4 2 INPUT APA ECO MODE MENU RESET a Turning on the image...
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... ECO Mode settings, see "Lamp Mode" (page 18) on the Function menu and "Standby Mode" (page 20) and "Power Saving Mode" (page 20) on the projector. 6 Location and Function of the input signal. *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. Press again to restore the image. key For adjusting the volume output. Press again to restore the image. Lamp Mode: Low Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6) User: Sets each mode to select ECO or User mode...
... ECO Mode settings, see "Lamp Mode" (page 18) on the Function menu and "Standby Mode" (page 20) and "Power Saving Mode" (page 20) on the projector. 6 Location and Function of the input signal. *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. Press again to restore the image. key For adjusting the volume output. Press again to restore the image. Lamp Mode: Low Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6) User: Sets each mode to select ECO or User mode...
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... projected. 6 Switch your computer to output to turn on the unit. 4 Turn on projection distances and projected image sizes, see "Projection Distance" (page 38). 5 Input Video S-Videoo Input-A Input-B Sel Skip 35 4 6 Computer 2 Video equipment Projector 1 Wall outlet 1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 7). 3 Press ?/1 to external display by changing your computer's setting. For details on the connected equipment. 5 Select the input source. Install the projector so that the projected image...
... projected. 6 Switch your computer to output to turn on the unit. 4 Turn on projection distances and projected image sizes, see "Projection Distance" (page 38). 5 Input Video S-Videoo Input-A Input-B Sel Skip 35 4 6 Computer 2 Video equipment Projector 1 Wall outlet 1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 2 Connect all equipment to the projector (page 7). 3 Press ?/1 to external display by changing your computer's setting. For details on the connected equipment. 5 Select the input source. Install the projector so that the projected image...
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... screen. Setting items Picture Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. If the next menu window is pressed for the selected item. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen. Setting menu Picture Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. The previous screen is restored. Using a pop-up menu Press the V/v/B/b key to its factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting. Menu operation differs depending on the model you are using. 1 Press the MENU...
... screen. Setting items Picture Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. If the next menu window is pressed for the selected item. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen. Setting menu Picture Picture Mode Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. The previous screen is restored. Using a pop-up menu Press the V/v/B/b key to its factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting. Menu operation differs depending on the model you are using. 1 Press the MENU...
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... setting, the more bluish the picture. Notes *1: When a computer signal is input, this option. The higher the setting, the more reddish the picture. The lower the temperature, the more greenish the picture becomes. The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. Auto: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to produce a "dynamic and vivid" picture. The Picture Menu For adjusting the picture for viewing game picture. Standard: Makes the picture...
... setting, the more bluish the picture. Notes *1: When a computer signal is input, this option. The higher the setting, the more reddish the picture. The lower the temperature, the more greenish the picture becomes. The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. Auto: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to produce a "dynamic and vivid" picture. The Picture Menu For adjusting the picture for viewing game picture. Standard: Makes the picture...
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... video signal is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)). *3: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be displayed in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may be obtained, depending on the screen. The Screen Menu For adjusting...
... video signal is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)). *3: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be displayed in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may be obtained, depending on the screen. The Screen Menu For adjusting...
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... automatically when a signal is displayed on the screen upon startup of the projector. On/Off: When set to "On," the sound will work simultaneously. Set "Off" to "High," the image becomes brighter, and power consumption becomes higher. When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 30). Black/Blue: Selects the background color of the projected image when no signal is used for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)). 18 The Function Menu The audio output level will...
... automatically when a signal is displayed on the screen upon startup of the projector. On/Off: When set to "On," the sound will work simultaneously. Set "Off" to "High," the image becomes brighter, and power consumption becomes higher. When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 30). Black/Blue: Selects the background color of the projected image when no signal is used for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)). 18 The Function Menu The audio output level will...
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... can operate the following when set to authorized users by using the menu or the Remote Commander. However, you turn on -screen displays. c "Panel Key Lock" is set to use the projector if you with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. 4 Enter the password again to enter the correct password after disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord. Note *1: You will not be asked to input the password again. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Operation Menu 19 On...
... can operate the following when set to authorized users by using the menu or the Remote Commander. However, you turn on -screen displays. c "Panel Key Lock" is set to use the projector if you with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. 4 Enter the password again to enter the correct password after disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power cord. Note *1: You will not be asked to input the password again. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Operation Menu 19 On...
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... Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in standby mode. *3: VPL-EX145/EX175 only. 20 The Connection/Power Menu Notes *1: The image may not be operated while the projector is input for 10 minutes. The Connection/Power Menu The Connection/Power menu is selected for "IP Address Setup," select the item with the B or b key and input the value with the INPUT key.*1 Standard/Low: When set to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be adjusted properly...
... Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in standby mode. *3: VPL-EX145/EX175 only. 20 The Connection/Power Menu Notes *1: The image may not be operated while the projector is input for 10 minutes. The Connection/Power Menu The Connection/Power menu is selected for "IP Address Setup," select the item with the B or b key and input the value with the INPUT key.*1 Standard/Low: When set to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be adjusted properly...
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High Altitude Mode*2 V Keystone*1 On/Off: Set to the installation attitude. Installation Attitude Right Side Up/Upside Down: Change the cooling setting to suit to "On" when using the projector at an altitude of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. In this case, select "Manual" to use the wrong setting may not work properly. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Installation Menu 21 The lower the setting, narrower the bottom of...
High Altitude Mode*2 V Keystone*1 On/Off: Set to the installation attitude. Installation Attitude Right Side Up/Upside Down: Change the cooling setting to suit to "On" when using the projector at an altitude of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. In this case, select "Manual" to use the wrong setting may not work properly. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Installation Menu 21 The lower the setting, narrower the bottom of...
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.... The following in the Web browser: Network Hub, router, etc 2 Set the network settings for the projector) You can open the Control window only by performing step 3 of your computer, click the check mark to operate the following features: • Checking the current status of the Projector with a Web Browser 1 Connect the LAN cable. Notes • The menu displays used for the projector. • Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ...
.... The following in the Web browser: Network Hub, router, etc 2 Set the network settings for the projector) You can open the Control window only by performing step 3 of your computer, click the check mark to operate the following features: • Checking the current status of the Projector with a Web Browser 1 Connect the LAN cable. Notes • The menu displays used for the projector. • Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ...
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... turned on the Installation menu is shown again, the lamp may be burnt out. Address the problem in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes. If the symptom is unusually high. Flashes twice The lamp cover is not attached securely. (page 32) Flashes three times The temperature of the projector. Consult with a new one (page 30). 26 Indicators B Others Indicators...
... turned on the Installation menu is shown again, the lamp may be burnt out. Address the problem in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. ON/STANDBY indicator Status Lights in red Flashes in green Lights in green Lights in orange Flashes in red Flashes twice Flashes six times Other number of flashes. If the symptom is unusually high. Flashes twice The lamp cover is not attached securely. (page 32) Flashes three times The temperature of the projector. Consult with a new one (page 30). 26 Indicators B Others Indicators...
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... one and clean the air filter. To cancel the message, press any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 1 min. The message appears whenever you turn on the Remote Commander or the control panel of the connected equipment to the input signal. Please check Input-A Set "Input-A Signal Sel." Invalid key pressed. - Others Messages List 27 Change the output setting of the projector. Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. High Altitude Mode should be...
... one and clean the air filter. To cancel the message, press any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 1 min. The message appears whenever you turn on the Remote Commander or the control panel of the connected equipment to the input signal. Please check Input-A Set "Input-A Signal Sel." Invalid key pressed. - Others Messages List 27 Change the output setting of the projector. Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. High Altitude Mode should be...
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... signal is set for output to "Off." Operation menu is set to an external 10 monitor. The aspect ratio of the display is not right/the image is in the 19 not appear. Check 22 "Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with the power on . Check if the projector is displayed smaller /a portion of the projection angle. If you set manually. 5, 12, 21 When the projector is set "V Keystone" manually. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto" or "Manual" to set...
... signal is set for output to "Off." Operation menu is set to an external 10 monitor. The aspect ratio of the display is not right/the image is in the 19 not appear. Check 22 "Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with the power on . Check if the projector is displayed smaller /a portion of the projection angle. If you set manually. 5, 12, 21 When the projector is set "V Keystone" manually. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto" or "Manual" to set...
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... the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the lamp cover by loosening 1 screw. 3 Loosen the 2 screws on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you may burn your hands into the lamp replacement slot after removing the lamp, otherwise it out straight, by its grab. If you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour after turning off the projector for replacement. Use an LMP-E211 projector lamp (not supplied) for the lamp to...
... the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the lamp cover by loosening 1 screw. 3 Loosen the 2 screws on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you may burn your hands into the lamp replacement slot after removing the lamp, otherwise it out straight, by its grab. If you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour after turning off the projector for replacement. Use an LMP-E211 projector lamp (not supplied) for the lamp to...
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... may be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to reset the lamp timer (page 18). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in place. Select "Lamp Timer Reset" on the projector. 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the next replacement time. Tighten the 2 screws. Note Be sure to environmental considerations. When a message appears, select "Yes" to a wall outlet and turn on the Function menu then press...
... may be turned on. 6 Connect the AC power cord to reset the lamp timer (page 18). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in place. Select "Lamp Timer Reset" on the projector. 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the next replacement time. Tighten the 2 screws. Note Be sure to environmental considerations. When a message appears, select "Yes" to a wall outlet and turn on the Function menu then press...
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Specifications Item Model Projection system Display device Projection lens Light source Projected image size Luminous flux (Brightness) Speaker Applicable scanning frequency*1 Resolution Color system INPUT OUTPUT (Computer/video) Description VPL-EX100/EX120/EX145/EX175 3 LCD system Effective display 0.63-inch (16.0 mm), 3 plate, Aspect ratio 4:3 size Effective picture 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 pixels, 3 plate panels) elements Zoom Manual zoom (approx.1.3 times) Focus Manual High-pressure mercury lamp, 210 W type 30 inches to 300 inches (0.762 m to 7.62m) VPL-EX100: 2300...
Specifications Item Model Projection system Display device Projection lens Light source Projected image size Luminous flux (Brightness) Speaker Applicable scanning frequency*1 Resolution Color system INPUT OUTPUT (Computer/video) Description VPL-EX100/EX120/EX145/EX175 3 LCD system Effective display 0.63-inch (16.0 mm), 3 plate, Aspect ratio 4:3 size Effective picture 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 pixels, 3 plate panels) elements Zoom Manual zoom (approx.1.3 times) Focus Manual High-pressure mercury lamp, 210 W type 30 inches to 300 inches (0.762 m to 7.62m) VPL-EX100: 2300...
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.... Projector Lamp LMP-E211 (for replacement) Notes *1: For details, refer to change without projecting parts) VPL-EX100/EX120: Approx. 3.2 kg (7lb 0.88 oz) VPL-EX145/EX175: Approx. 3.3 kg (7lb 4.4 oz) See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in this manual is operating properly before use. Design and specifications of August 2010. *3: Not all countries and area. Item Model Heat dissipation Standard dimensions (W/H/D) Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories*2 *3 Description VPL-EX100/EX120...
.... Projector Lamp LMP-E211 (for replacement) Notes *1: For details, refer to change without projecting parts) VPL-EX100/EX120: Approx. 3.2 kg (7lb 0.88 oz) VPL-EX145/EX175: Approx. 3.3 kg (7lb 4.4 oz) See "Checking the Supplied Accessories" in this manual is operating properly before use. Design and specifications of August 2010. *3: Not all countries and area. Item Model Heat dissipation Standard dimensions (W/H/D) Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories*2 *3 Description VPL-EX100/EX120...
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... Focus 11 Focus ring 3 Freeze 6 Function menu 18 fV 22 G Gamma Mode 15 H High Altitude Mode 21 Hue 15 I Image Flip 21 Information menu 22 Input 4 Input-A Signal Sel 20 Installation menu 21 IP Address 20 IP Address Setup 20 K Keystone 5 L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Mode 18 Lamp Timer 22 Lamp Timer Reset 18 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 26 LAN 4 Language 19 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Messages list 27 Model Name 22 O ON/STANDBY indicator 3, 26 Operation menu 19 Output 4 P Panel Key Lock 19 Pattern 5, 12 Phase 16 Picture menu 15 Picture mode 15 Picture...
... Focus 11 Focus ring 3 Freeze 6 Function menu 18 fV 22 G Gamma Mode 15 H High Altitude Mode 21 Hue 15 I Image Flip 21 Information menu 22 Input 4 Input-A Signal Sel 20 Installation menu 21 IP Address 20 IP Address Setup 20 K Keystone 5 L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Mode 18 Lamp Timer 22 Lamp Timer Reset 18 LAMP/COVER indicator 3, 26 LAN 4 Language 19 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Messages list 27 Model Name 22 O ON/STANDBY indicator 3, 26 Operation menu 19 Output 4 P Panel Key Lock 19 Pattern 5, 12 Phase 16 Picture menu 15 Picture mode 15 Picture...