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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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...the light during projection. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Tilting the unit to the right or left Avoid tilting the unit to cut off the picture. Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander to an angle of 15°, and avoid ... a striped pattern may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it to set this may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Very dusty, extremely smoky locations Blocking the ventilation ...
...the light during projection. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Tilting the unit to the right or left Avoid tilting the unit to cut off the picture. Use the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander to an angle of 15°, and avoid ... a striped pattern may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it to set this may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Very dusty, extremely smoky locations Blocking the ventilation ...
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...8226; Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Windows is turned on. VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of Microsoft Corporation in a quiet ... Adopting Sony's unique optical system that provides a high-efficiency optical system. Quiet presentation environment Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing you to prevent projection of 2000 ANSI lumen. This prevents the projector from operating... projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on the Remote Commander.
...8226; Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Windows is turned on. VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of Microsoft Corporation in a quiet ... Adopting Sony's unique optical system that provides a high-efficiency optical system. Quiet presentation environment Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing you to prevent projection of 2000 ANSI lumen. This prevents the projector from operating... projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on the Remote Commander.
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Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. e Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). h ..., see "Using the adjuster" on page 11. j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 17. l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. q Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near the...
Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. e Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). h ..., see "Using the adjuster" on page 11. j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 17. l Speaker m Adjusters (hind pad) n Lamp cover o Rear remote control detector p AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. q Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near the...
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...) key Automatically adjusts a picture to the monitor output of a computer. For the VPL-EX3, when INPUT A or INPUT B is common for VPL-EX3 only): Connect to the AUDIO input connector of the computer. Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a computer.Connect to its clearest while...INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15pin) (for INPUT A/B is output. To listen to sound output from a computer with the VPL-ES3, connect via this jack to operate the projector from a computer. d RS-232C connector (D-sub 9pin, female) Connects to a computer to the audio output of VIDEO IN is...
...) key Automatically adjusts a picture to the monitor output of a computer. For the VPL-EX3, when INPUT A or INPUT B is common for VPL-EX3 only): Connect to the AUDIO input connector of the computer. Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a computer.Connect to its clearest while...INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15pin) (for INPUT A/B is output. To listen to sound output from a computer with the VPL-ES3, connect via this jack to operate the projector from a computer. d RS-232C connector (D-sub 9pin, female) Connects to a computer to the audio output of VIDEO IN is...
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... Enlarges the image at a desired location on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is displayed on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the... projector becomes. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium ...
... Enlarges the image at a desired location on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is displayed on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the... projector becomes. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium ...
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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... "Video GBR" or when you input the external sync signal from video GBR/component equipment. 16 Projecting Rear remote...
...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 when you input the external sync signal from video GBR/component equipment. 16 Projecting Rear remote...
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...• The Smart APA feature 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 INPUT to...you may be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the projector with the adjuster out. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on the Remote Commander to the projector varies depending on the top of the picture. Notes • If "Auto Input...
...• The Smart APA feature 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 INPUT to...you may be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the projector with the adjuster out. Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on the Remote Commander to the projector varies depending on the top of the picture. Notes • If "Auto Input...
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... menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 6 Press the v, V, b or B key to select a language, then press the ENTER key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The selected menu appears. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. Selecting the... disappears automatically if a key is English. The factory setting is not pressed for one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...
... menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 6 Press the v, V, b or B key to select a language, then press the ENTER key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The selected menu appears. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. Selecting the... disappears automatically if a key is English. The factory setting is not pressed for one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...
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...the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is displayed on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for a few seconds. Note If you 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 your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to enlarge. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to the point...
...the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is displayed on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for a few seconds. Note If you 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 your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to enlarge. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to the point...
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...!" appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are not displayed on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the menu. Unadjustable items Items that you... reset items that have selected is not pressed for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the "Adjust Signal..." appears on the Remote Commander. If no signal is input If there is pressed. For details, see page 33. 24 Using a MENU To clear the menu Press the MENU...
...!" appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are not displayed on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the menu. Unadjustable items Items that you... reset items that have selected is not pressed for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the "Adjust Signal..." appears on the Remote Commander. If no signal is input If there is pressed. For details, see page 33. 24 Using a MENU To clear the menu Press the MENU...
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... running. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing 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. Component Color System Selects the color system of the input signal. You...
... running. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing 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. Component Color System Selects the color system of the input signal. You...
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... SET SETTING Menu 29 Setting items IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen. If you adjust the picture manually. If the...the screen. • You can be adjusted properly depending on the type of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on . ... be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys, set to standby mode when the power is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." Front &...
... SET SETTING Menu 29 Setting items IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen. If you adjust the picture manually. If the...the screen. • You can be adjusted properly depending on the type of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on . ... be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys, set to standby mode when the power is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." Front &...
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... and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. Turns on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Standard Set to 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.... • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. • Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Off When set to "On," turns on the Remote Commander. For details, see "Security Lock" on page 20.
... and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. Turns on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Standard Set to 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.... • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. • Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Off When set to "On," turns on the Remote Commander. For details, see "Security Lock" on page 20.
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Tighten the two screws (b). If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in place (a). The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five .... Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the USA This product contains mercury. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Note Be sure to replace it (c). 5 Insert...
Tighten the two screws (b). If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in place (a). The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five .... Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the USA This product contains mercury. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Note Be sure to replace it (c). 5 Insert...
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This value varies depending on the remote commander. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible...(14 positions) on if it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side.... it. 1 Turn the power 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 vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. Note...
This value varies depending on the remote commander. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible...(14 positions) on if it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side.... it. 1 Turn the power 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 vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. Note...
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...there are wrong. "Dot Phase" on the "Adjust Picture..." Cause and Remedy • A cable is out of the projector. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are dead. c Display the full image on the lens. Sound Symptom No sound. c Replace them with a ... APA key. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. The picture flickers. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 14). •...
...there are wrong. "Dot Phase" on the "Adjust Picture..." Cause and Remedy • A cable is out of the projector. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are dead. c Display the full image on the lens. Sound Symptom No sound. c Replace them with a ... APA key. key on the Remote Commander or adjust "Volume" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 25). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. The picture flickers. c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 14). •...
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...• The lamp has reached the end of its life. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander. c Clean the filter (see page 29). c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the... projector or on the remote commander. c Replace the lamp (see that "High Altitude Mode" on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . Troubleshooting 39 Cause and...
...• The lamp has reached the end of its life. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander. c Clean the filter (see page 29). c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the... projector or on the remote commander. c Replace the lamp (see that "High Altitude Mode" on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . Troubleshooting 39 Cause and...
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The panel keys are locked. "Panel Key Lock" on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! You have pressed the wrong key. Operate the projector with the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. c Press the appropriate key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c All the keys on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
The panel keys are locked. "Panel Key Lock" on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! You have pressed the wrong key. Operate the projector with the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. c Press the appropriate key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c All the keys on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
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For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. INPUT B (VPL-EX3 only) HD D-sub15-pin (female) Analog RGB: R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (...(variable out): Stereo minijack 1 Vrms (When the volume is maximum and an input signal is 500 mVrms), output impedance 5 kilohms REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin General Dimensions 308 × 98 × 252 mm (12 1/4 × 3 7/8 ×...240 V, 2.2 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 W Heat dissipation...
For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. INPUT B (VPL-EX3 only) HD D-sub15-pin (female) Analog RGB: R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (...(variable out): Stereo minijack 1 Vrms (When the volume is maximum and an input signal is 500 mVrms), output impedance 5 kilohms REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin General Dimensions 308 × 98 × 252 mm (12 1/4 × 3 7/8 ×...240 V, 2.2 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 W Heat dissipation...