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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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... damage. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this mode when using highprecision technology. Standing the unit upright on one side Avoid using the projector at High Altitude When using the unit standing upright on a level surface or suspending from the light may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely... used. 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 the unit or damage it to set this may block the light during projection. Note on Installation and Usage 7
... damage. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this mode when using highprecision technology. Standing the unit upright on one side Avoid using the projector at High Altitude When using the unit standing upright on a level surface or suspending from the light may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely... used. 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 the unit or damage it to set this may block the light during projection. Note on Installation and Usage 7
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...Remote Commander. Quiet presentation environment Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing you to prevent projection of the Video Electronics Standard Association. 8 Features VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of 2000 ANSI lumen. This prevents the projector...entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.3 m (7.5 feet), when projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on . B Overview Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical ...
...Remote Commander. Quiet presentation environment Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing you to prevent projection of the Video Electronics Standard Association. 8 Features VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of 2000 ANSI lumen. This prevents the projector...entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.3 m (7.5 feet), when projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on . B Overview Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical ...
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...every 500 hours. 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. c Ventilation holes (intake) d Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. j Adjuster...details, see "Connector Panel" on page 36. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 10. h Ventilation holes (exhaust...
...every 500 hours. 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. c Ventilation holes (intake) d Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. j Adjuster...details, see "Connector Panel" on page 36. b Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 10. h Ventilation holes (exhaust...
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... the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- b INPUT connector • AUDIO INPUT A/B jack (stereo minijack) (for VPL-EX3 only): Connect to external equipment such as those on the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 APA...active speakers. For the VPL-EX3, when INPUT A or INPUT B is selected, the sound input to the monitor output of a computer. For details, see "Smart APA" in "The SET SETTING Menu" on the Remote Commander. d RS-232C... equipment, connect via this jack to operate the projector from the computer. Connects to its clearest while a signal is output.
... the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- b INPUT connector • AUDIO INPUT A/B jack (stereo minijack) (for VPL-EX3 only): Connect to external equipment such as those on the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 APA...active speakers. For the VPL-EX3, when INPUT A or INPUT B is selected, the sound input to the monitor output of a computer. For details, see "Smart APA" in "The SET SETTING Menu" on the Remote Commander. d RS-232C... equipment, connect via this jack to operate the projector from the computer. Connects to its clearest while a signal is output.
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.... Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. keys Before using the Remote Commander Pull out... the clear film from the Remote Commander. 12 Location and Function of an item to its original size. Press again to its ...
.... Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. keys Before using the Remote Commander Pull out... the clear film from the Remote Commander. 12 Location and Function of an item to its original size. Press again to its ...
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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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...computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. Note The key used 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 the connected... tilt using the v/V/ b/B keys. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the Remote Commander to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the projector with the adjuster out. It may have to switch the computer to output to lock the...
...computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. Note The key used 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 the connected... tilt using the v/V/ b/B keys. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the Remote Commander to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the projector with the adjuster out. It may have to switch the computer to output to lock the...
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... the MENU key. The menu disappears 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. Convenient Functions 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the MENU SETTING menu, ...then press the B or ENTER key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key. The menu ...
... the MENU key. The menu disappears 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. Convenient Functions 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the MENU SETTING menu, ...then press the B or ENTER key. Front remote control detector 5 Press the v or V key to the selected language. The menu changes to select "Language," then press the B or ENTER key. The menu ...
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...to enlarge. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you want 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. Effective...we will need to be able to enlarge. The portion of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is displayed on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of enlargement: max. 4 times) increases...
...to enlarge. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will provide you want 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. Effective...we will need to be able to enlarge. The portion of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is displayed on the Remote Commander. Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of enlargement: max. 4 times) increases...
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... for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the "Adjust Signal..." appears on the Remote Commander. Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. and...
... for items ("Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" etc.,) in the "Adjust Signal..." appears on the Remote Commander. Storage of the item that cannot be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory except the settings for one minute. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. and...
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...the input signal. Component Color System Selects the color system of the projector. Whenever the computer starts, the color system is set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. In power saving mode, no signal is distorted.... Input-A Signal Sel. When a signal is changed. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. Auto Power Saving When set to the input signal. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal...
...the input signal. Component Color System Selects the color system of the projector. Whenever the computer starts, the color system is set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. In power saving mode, no signal is distorted.... Input-A Signal Sel. When a signal is changed. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. Auto Power Saving When set to the input signal. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal...
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... work properly and some parts of the image may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the... it is displayed on the screen. Setting items IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of input signal. • Adjust the "Dot... hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it , the APA function will be operated only with the Remote Commander. If you adjust the picture manually.
... work properly and some parts of the image may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the... it is displayed on the screen. Setting items IR Receiver Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of input signal. • Adjust the "Dot... hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it , the APA function will be operated only with the Remote Commander. If you adjust the picture manually.
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...the top : Sets a lower value. The brightness of Off 1,500 m or higher. Off When set to the projector. Select "Black" or "Blue." When the top of the trapezoid is cleared after setting of the trapezoid is input to... "On," turns on the projector's security lock function. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically... distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the Remote Commander. Normally, set .
...the top : Sets a lower value. The brightness of Off 1,500 m or higher. Off When set to the projector. Select "Black" or "Blue." When the top of the trapezoid is cleared after setting of the trapezoid is input to... "On," turns on the projector's security lock function. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically... distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the Remote Commander. Normally, set .
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...States. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Caution Do not put your local authorities or the Electronics Industries... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the USA This product contains mercury. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 ... of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ...
...States. The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Caution Do not put your local authorities or the Electronics Industries... Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the USA This product contains mercury. Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 35 ... of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, b, B, ...
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...hours. This value varies depending on if it . Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it fits in a notch on the air filter cover...• Be sure to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the air filter cover and replace the cover. Place the air... 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...Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the environment or how the projector is used. 3 Remove the air filter cover. 4 Remove the air ...
...hours. This value varies depending on if it . Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it fits in a notch on the air filter cover...• Be sure to remove the dust from the outside of the projector or on the air filter cover and replace the cover. Place the air... 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...Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the environment or how the projector is used. 3 Remove the air filter cover. 4 Remove the air ...
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... or adjust "Volume" on the lens. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are dead. c Replace them with a new one (see page 14). • The audio connecting cable used is set to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 28). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME...
... or adjust "Volume" on the lens. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander The Remote Commander battery are dead. c Replace them with a new one (see page 14). • The audio connecting cable used is set to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 28). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME...
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... Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp. • It is time to check the meaning of steps 8 and 9 on the remote commander. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on page 35.... Please clean the filter. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 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 screen. flashes. c Unlock the ...
... Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp. • It is time to check the meaning of steps 8 and 9 on the remote commander. c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on page 35.... Please clean the filter. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 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 screen. flashes. c Unlock the ...
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The panel keys are locked. c Press the appropriate key. Operate the projector with the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! "Panel Key Lock" on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting You have pressed the wrong key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c All the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
The panel keys are locked. c Press the appropriate key. Operate the projector with the keys on the SET SETTING menu is set to check the meaning of the projector are locked! "Panel Key Lock" on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting You have pressed the wrong key. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! c All the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen. Caution Messages Use the list below to "On."
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... details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) ...to +140°F) 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 (CD-ROM) (1)...: TTL level Positive/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, 500 mVrms, input ...
... details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C162(for replacement) ...to +140°F) 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 (CD-ROM) (1)...: TTL level Positive/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, 500 mVrms, input ...