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VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-ES7 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-541-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-ES7 © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-541-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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... conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EX70,VPL-EX7, VPL-ES7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If used in the U.S.A. For the customers in accordance with the instructions, may...
... conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EX70,VPL-EX7, VPL-ES7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If used in the U.S.A. For the customers in accordance with the instructions, may...
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...Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 5/8 in this product contains mercury. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, ...your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The recycling of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to the addresses...
...Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 5/8 in this product contains mercury. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, ...your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The recycling of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to the addresses...
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... Controls .. 10 Top/Right Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 18 Connecting a Computer 18 Connecting a VCR 19 Projecting 20 Turning Off the Power 22 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 23 Security Lock...
... Controls .. 10 Top/Right Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 18 Connecting a Computer 18 Connecting a VCR 19 Projecting 20 Turning Off the Power 22 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 23 Security Lock...
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...it checked by wiping with respect to the following: • Avoid touching the lens. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to... The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with the voltage of your local power supply. Cleaning the cabinet • Clean the ...
...it checked by wiping with respect to the following: • Avoid touching the lens. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to... The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with the voltage of your local power supply. Cleaning the cabinet • Clean the ...
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..., blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in contact with a stained cloth, the cabinet may come off. • If you rub on Installation and Usage You may,...distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. Notes on the LCD data projector. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes. LCD data projector This LCD data projector is in ...
..., blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in contact with a stained cloth, the cabinet may come off. • If you rub on Installation and Usage You may,...distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. Notes on the LCD data projector. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes. LCD data projector This LCD data projector is in ...
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... this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to an angle of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in such a location...
... this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to an angle of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in such a location...
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...key to shock, as reducing the reliability of the carrying case. Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for example. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on "High Altitude Mode" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. ... by using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may build up. This is manufactured using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may cause the projector to set this bar, it to cut off the picture. When transporting the unit stored in a pocket of ...
...key to shock, as reducing the reliability of the carrying case. Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for example. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on "High Altitude Mode" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. ... by using a screen with an uneven surface, a striped pattern may build up. This is manufactured using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may cause the projector to set this bar, it to cut off the picture. When transporting the unit stored in a pocket of ...
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Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EX70/EX7:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the Video Electronics Standards Association. ...63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for ...
Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EX70/EX7:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the Video Electronics Standards Association. ...63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for ...
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g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. If it is difficult to it. Location and Function of Controls 11 n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. Security bar p Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter ...
g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. If it is difficult to it. Location and Function of Controls 11 n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. Security bar p Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter ...
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... ?/1 key. - The input signal will change whenever you can turn off . - Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. c ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to enter the settings... of Controls about one second. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. Once the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside...
... ?/1 key. - The input signal will change whenever you can turn off . - Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. c ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to enter the settings... of Controls about one second. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. Once the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside...
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Location and Function of Controls 13 Press again to restore the picture. Press again to clear the menu. Overview For detail, see page 45. f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu.
Location and Function of Controls 13 Press again to restore the picture. Press again to clear the menu. Overview For detail, see page 45. f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu.
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... signal, or DTV signal depending on page 19. 14 Location and Function of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. Connector Panel VPL-EX70 1 2 3 4 56 VPL-EX7 1 2 3 56 VPL-ES7 1 32 5 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects...
... signal, or DTV signal depending on page 19. 14 Location and Function of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. Connector Panel VPL-EX70 1 2 3 4 56 VPL-EX7 1 2 3 56 VPL-ES7 1 32 5 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phone type): Connects...
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...to the input connector of Controls 15 f REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX70/ EX7 only) Connects to the active speaker. Overview d INPUT B connector RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only): Inputs a computer signal. Only the computer signal on the control panel function identically....qd qf qg qh qj a NETWORK key This function is not provided in this projector. f AUTO FOCUS key This function is output from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to the connector of the computer...
...to the input connector of Controls 15 f REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX70/ EX7 only) Connects to the active speaker. Overview d INPUT B connector RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only): Inputs a computer signal. Only the computer signal on the control panel function identically....qd qf qg qh qj a NETWORK key This function is not provided in this projector. f AUTO FOCUS key This function is output from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to the connector of the computer...
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... the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Aim the Remote Commander at...The operation range is limited. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of Controls Pressing this projector. m LENS key This function is not provided in the Remote Commander. o PIC MUTING key Cuts off the sound. Face the + side up....
... the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Aim the Remote Commander at...The operation range is limited. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of Controls Pressing this projector. m LENS key This function is not provided in the Remote Commander. o PIC MUTING key Cuts off the sound. Face the + side up....
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Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 Projected image size (diagonal) 40 (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5 5.2..., and the V Keystone function has been done. Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on page 52.
Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 Projected image size (diagonal) 40 (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5 5.2..., and the V Keystone function has been done. Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on page 52.
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... external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for...
... external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for the external monitor. • If you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for...
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... setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a VCR. To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX70 to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output to video output to audio...cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX70 Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. Set your computer. Note To ...
... setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a VCR. To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX70 to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output to video output to audio...cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX70 Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. Set your computer. Note To ...
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...only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to select the input source. Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an all equipment, then remove the lens cover. For... clearly. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect 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-EX70 only) 4 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 2 ENTER RESET ...
...only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to select the input source. Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an all equipment, then remove the lens cover. For... clearly. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect 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-EX70 only) 4 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 2 ENTER RESET ...
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...adjust the picture position. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. For VPL-EX70 • When you adjust the tilt of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 36.) •...F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. (VPL-EX7/ ES7 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the adjustment menu and...
...adjust the picture position. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the v/V/b/B keys. For VPL-EX70 • When you adjust the tilt of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 36.) •...F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. (VPL-EX7/ ES7 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the adjustment menu and...