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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. VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-ES7 © 2009 Sony Corporation
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... interference that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the battery, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. However, there...with the limits for help. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. When you dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EX70,VPL-EX7, VPL-ES7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is encouraged to try to operate this device must ...
... interference that to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of the battery, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. However, there...with the limits for help. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. When you dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EX70,VPL-EX7, VPL-ES7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Operation is encouraged to try to operate this device must ...
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...cord or attachment plug, or both. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed ...the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the applicable collection point for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. For disposal or recycling information, ...
...cord or attachment plug, or both. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed ...the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the applicable collection point for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. For disposal or recycling information, ...
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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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...cloth or paper under the unit. Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. As incorrect maintenance may damage the finish of the projector, take care with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to get your hand or objects near these chemicals. The air coming out is...are not of the screen should be exposed to be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with respect to the projector. Cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it...
...cloth or paper under the unit. Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. As incorrect maintenance may damage the finish of the projector, take care with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to get your hand or objects near these chemicals. The air coming out is...are not of the screen should be exposed to be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with respect to the projector. Cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it...
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...not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. Installation is in the following situations. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up due... of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. LCD data projector This LCD data projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction...
...not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. Installation is in the following situations. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up due... of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models. LCD data projector This LCD data projector is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction...
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... following conditions. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Notes on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a malfunction of...
... following conditions. It may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Notes on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a malfunction of...
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...surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on "High Altitude Mode" in a pocket of the projector. Failing to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the carrying case. Heat from the light may block the light during projection. Do...reliability of the lens Do not place any object just in the carrying case, do not drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to set this may build up. otherwise, internal heat may cause damage. When transporting the unit stored in front of preventing theft, by...
...surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on "High Altitude Mode" in a pocket of the projector. Failing to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the carrying case. Heat from the light may block the light during projection. Do...reliability of the lens Do not place any object just in the carrying case, do not drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to set this may build up. otherwise, internal heat may cause damage. When transporting the unit stored in front of preventing theft, by...
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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 800 ×... Electronics Standards Association. • All other switch without going through a standby mode. Features 9 Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on a larger screen even in the United States and/or other countries. • Kensington is a registered trademark...
... 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 800 ×... Electronics Standards Association. • All other switch without going through a standby mode. Features 9 Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on a larger screen even in the United States and/or other countries. • Kensington is a registered trademark...
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If it . f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. m Adjuster adjustment button For details, see "Control Panel" on page 21. Location and Function of Controls 11 c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 12. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to it is difficult to an optional security cable (from Kensington). For ...
If it . f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. m Adjuster adjustment button For details, see "Control Panel" on page 21. Location and Function of Controls 11 c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 12. Security bar p Security lock Connects to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to it is difficult to an optional security cable (from Kensington). For ...
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...and Function of Controls about one second. Also, flashes in standby mode, you press the key. For detail, see page 22. Once the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - The fan runs for about ... the following conditions: - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in orange under the following conditions: • A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly...
...and Function of Controls about one second. Also, flashes in standby mode, you press the key. For detail, see page 22. Once the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - The fan runs for about ... the following conditions: - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in orange under the following conditions: • A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly...
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f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to clear the menu. e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to restore the picture. Overview For detail, see page 45. Location and Function of Controls 13
f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to clear the menu. e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to restore the picture. Overview For detail, see page 45. Location and Function of Controls 13
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... Connects to the output connector of video equipment. b AUDIO INPUT connector Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only) or VIDEO. 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...
... Connects to the output connector of video equipment. b AUDIO INPUT connector Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only) or VIDEO. 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...
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...8226; MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the connector of Controls 15 f REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX70/ EX7 only) Connects to the input connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. b INPUT key c MENU key d ENTER/v/V/b/B...VOLUME +/- key i Infrared transmitter j ?/1 (On/Standby) key Location and Function of the computer when you operate the projector from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to its original size. Overview d INPUT B connector RGB connector (...
...8226; MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the connector of Controls 15 f REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX70/ EX7 only) Connects to the input connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. b INPUT key c MENU key d ENTER/v/V/b/B...VOLUME +/- key i Infrared transmitter j ?/1 (On/Standby) key Location and Function of the computer when you operate the projector from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only). • AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to its original size. Overview d INPUT B connector RGB connector (...
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...the + side up. 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. k USB key This function is not provided in this projector. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment. p AUDIO MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that... 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. To cancel the frozen...
...the + side up. 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. k USB key This function is not provided in this projector. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment. p AUDIO MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that... 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. To cancel the frozen...
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....5 (9.2) (11.5) (17.1) (23.0) (28.9) (34.5) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on page 52.
....5 (9.2) (11.5) (17.1) (23.0) (28.9) (34.5) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Installing the Projector 17 B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on page 52.
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..., we recommend that you set your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to the AUDIO INPUT connector. • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. For more information, refer to...
..., we recommend that you set your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to the AUDIO INPUT connector. • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. For more information, refer to...
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...connecting. setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to only the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 19 For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. 1... 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 the operating instructions supplied with the "Input-A Signal Sel." For details, refer to a VCR.
...connecting. setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to only the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 19 For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. 1... 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 the operating instructions supplied with the "Input-A Signal Sel." For details, refer to a VCR.
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...-A connected to the INPUT A connector Computer connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX70 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the projector. Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to select the input ...) adjusts the picture of your computer's settings. The ?/1 key lights after flashing 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 KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC...
...-A connected to the INPUT A connector Computer connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX70 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the projector. Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to select the input ...) adjusts the picture of your computer's settings. The ?/1 key lights after flashing 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 KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC...
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... button, and adjust the tilt of the projector, then release the button to "V Keystone" displays on the top of the projector with the adjuster out. In this case, adjust it may cause malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-EX7/ ES7 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on... the Remote Commander to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the ...
... button, and adjust the tilt of the projector, then release the button to "V Keystone" displays on the top of the projector with the adjuster out. In this case, adjust it may cause malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-EX7/ ES7 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on... the Remote Commander to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the screen, and adjust the value with the ...