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...on its packaging indicates that conforms to qualified service personnel. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Use the approved Power Cord... resources. For more detailed information about recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If you purchased the product. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Use the Power Cord (3-...
...on its packaging indicates that conforms to qualified service personnel. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Use the approved Power Cord... resources. For more detailed information about recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If you purchased the product. By ensuring this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The recycling of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Use the Power Cord (3-...
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... 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 ... SETTING Menu 33 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........35 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......36 The INFORMATION Menu 38 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 40 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Others Troubleshooting 43 Messages List 45 Specifications 47 Installation Diagram 52 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
... 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 ... SETTING Menu 33 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........35 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......36 The INFORMATION Menu 38 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 40 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Others Troubleshooting 43 Messages List 45 Specifications 47 Installation Diagram 52 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
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... • The wall outlet should not be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is not to be used for the air filter cleaning... holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Preventing internal heat build-up may be exposed to the projector. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it is desirable to...
... • The wall outlet should not be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is not to be used for the air filter cleaning... holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Preventing internal heat build-up may be exposed to the projector. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet if it is desirable to...
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... Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Malfunction of the sensor may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Such an installation may occur. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may rise rapidly. Unsuitable Conditions... Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to moisture condensation or a rise in temperature. Do not stand the unit upright on one ...
... Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Malfunction of the sensor may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Such an installation may occur. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may rise rapidly. Unsuitable Conditions... Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to moisture condensation or a rise in temperature. Do not stand the unit upright on one ...
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... · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency.... Functions • On-screen menu in 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks • ...projector is located at the same time as you can be turned on and off by means of the keys on the Remote Commander. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on . High picture performance VPL-EX70/EX7:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA...
... · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency.... Functions • On-screen menu in 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks • ...projector is located at the same time as you can be turned on and off by means of the keys on the Remote Commander. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on . High picture performance VPL-EX70/EX7:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA...
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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 "Using the adjuster" on page 14. If it is difficult to it. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied ... "Connector Panel" on page 21. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Cleaning 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 "Using the adjuster" on page 14. If it is difficult to it. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied ... "Connector Panel" on page 21. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter...
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...adjustments. Lights in standby mode, you press the key. Lights in green from the time when the projector is turned on . c ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode. b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Flashes in orange when the... wall outlet. 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. • A repetition rate of 3 flashes ...
...adjustments. Lights in standby mode, you press the key. Lights in green from the time when the projector is turned on . c ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode. b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Flashes in orange when the... wall outlet. 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. • A repetition rate of 3 flashes ...
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...APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off Panel Key Lock: Off CC Display: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High 4... of an item. • When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the v or B key. The selected menu appears. The projector is input. Input signal setting indicator For Input-A: Shows "Auto" or "Input-A Signal Sel." Press the ENTER or b key to select a menu,...
...APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off Panel Key Lock: Off CC Display: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High 4... of an item. • When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the v or B key. The selected menu appears. The projector is input. Input signal setting indicator For Input-A: Shows "Auto" or "Input-A Signal Sel." Press the ENTER or b key to select a menu,...
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...t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off Panel Key Lock: Off CC Display: Off Lamp Timer Reset Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift"... channel when the power is turned 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-EX70 only)/Video/S-Video. Input-A Signal Sel. If the picture is used for the input signal from a computer...
...t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off Panel Key Lock: Off CC Display: Off Lamp Timer Reset Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift"... channel when the power is turned 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-EX70 only)/Video/S-Video. Input-A Signal Sel. If the picture is used for the input signal from a computer...
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... "Panel Key Lock" is set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on . The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is on, the lock will not work properly and some parts of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting... into Power Saving mode. on the screen. - is not displayed in standby mode, and turns the projector to "On." while "Please replace the Lamp." To use it to "Auto", set to conform the input signal. • Closed Captioning is displayed on -screen menus - Off • Off: Turns off the ...
... "Panel Key Lock" is set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on . The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is on, the lock will not work properly and some parts of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting... into Power Saving mode. on the screen. - is not displayed in standby mode, and turns the projector to "On." while "Please replace the Lamp." To use it to "Auto", set to conform the input signal. • Closed Captioning is displayed on -screen menus - Off • Off: Turns off the ...
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... Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX70 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using a circuit breaker to "Blue." Auto V Keystone (VPL-EX7/ES7 ...: Sets a lower value. When the bottom of the trapezoid is used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. When the bottom of the projector. Off • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically...
... Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX70 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using a circuit breaker to "Blue." Auto V Keystone (VPL-EX7/ES7 ...: Sets a lower value. When the bottom of the trapezoid is used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. When the bottom of the projector. Off • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically...
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The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 37 Notes on VPL-EX70 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you ...need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it to "Auto". • When you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone setting...
The setting mode will be reduced. The INSTALL SETTING Menu 37 Notes on VPL-EX70 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you ...need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it to "Auto". • When you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone setting...
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INFORMATION VPL-EX70 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type Setting items fH fV Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the lamp. The displayed value is no setting to be... altered. 38 The INFORMATION Menu Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. Note These are only...
INFORMATION VPL-EX70 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type Setting items fH fV Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the lamp. The displayed value is no setting to be... altered. 38 The INFORMATION Menu Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. Note These are only...
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... see its underside. Turn the projector over so you pull out the lamp while it over. 3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it is consumable product. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. •...
... see its underside. Turn the projector over so you pull out the lamp while it over. 3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it is consumable product. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. •...
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...in place (a). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to 0, and "Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?" Yes: No: Refer to attach the lamp cover securely as it was. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on if the lamp is not secured properly. •...the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" Tighten the two screws (b). 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is displayed in the menu screen. Disposal of these materials may be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord....
...in place (a). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to 0, and "Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?" Yes: No: Refer to attach the lamp cover securely as it was. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on if the lamp is not secured properly. •...the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" Tighten the two screws (b). 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is displayed in the menu screen. Disposal of these materials may be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord....
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... the filter with a vacuum cleaner. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner... out the air filter cover and remove it becomes difficult to attach the air filter cover firmly; Air filter Notes • If you replace the lamp. When it .
... the filter with a vacuum cleaner. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner... out the air filter cover and remove it becomes difficult to attach the air filter cover firmly; Air filter Notes • If you replace the lamp. When it .
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... the numbers of pixels on the LCD panel. Cause and Remedy • A cable is colored strangely. If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn the projector on the combination of the number of "Input-A Signal Sel" is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c Selects "Computer", "Video...see page 33). Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is noisy. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 20). • The picture is muted. B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be received at a short interval. Others Troubleshooting 43 c Select the input source...
... the numbers of pixels on the LCD panel. Cause and Remedy • A cable is colored strangely. If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn the projector on the combination of the number of "Input-A Signal Sel" is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c Selects "Computer", "Video...see page 33). Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is noisy. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 20). • The picture is muted. B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be received at a short interval. Others Troubleshooting 43 c Select the input source...
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... page 18). • The audio connecting cable used is set to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPLEX70/EX7) (see page 31). c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the screen and... Picture..." c Input a signal that the proper connections have been made (see page 29). • The projector is incorrect. c Check that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the... adjusted properly. The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 35). c Adjust the focus (see page 31). • This input...
... page 18). • The audio connecting cable used is set to SVGA (VPL-ES7) or XGA (VPLEX70/EX7) (see page 31). c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the screen and... Picture..." c Input a signal that the proper connections have been made (see page 29). • The projector is incorrect. c Check that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the... adjusted properly. The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 35). c Adjust the focus (see page 31). • This input...
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...not been completed. Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. • It is detached. c Perform the operation of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is unusually high. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below... the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to see page 16). Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER The lamp cover or the air filter cover is time to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on page 41 Troubleshooting 45 c Wait for 60 seconds to replace the...
...not been completed. Message Meaning and Remedy Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter. • It is detached. c Perform the operation of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is unusually high. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below... the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to see page 16). Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER The lamp cover or the air filter cover is time to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on page 41 Troubleshooting 45 c Wait for 60 seconds to replace the...
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... system LCD panel VPL-EX70/EX7: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-ES7: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.53 to 22.18 mm/F1.65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected ... Hz) 2) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is set to ...
... system LCD panel VPL-EX70/EX7: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-ES7: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.53 to 22.18 mm/F1.65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected ... Hz) 2) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is set to ...