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Question posted by adjy on January 6th, 2011

Sony Vpl-ex3 Troubleshooting

my projector has lost its color no no green but has blue and the picture has yellow tint

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

Operating Instructions - Page 2

... outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-ES3, VPL-EX3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. To avoid electrical...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

... 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 the Air Filter 36 Others Troubleshooting 37 Messages List 39 Specifications 41 Installation Diagram 46 Floor...

Operating Instructions - Page 5

...outlet should not be changed to a dark color. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that the carpet and wall paper be ...picture, the front of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Cleaning • To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector...

Operating Instructions - Page 8

... Commander. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Security ...VPL-EX3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch XGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels, produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. B Overview Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony...

Operating Instructions - Page 11

...the projector from a computer. c OUTPUT connector • MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connect to the video input connector of a computer. keys on page 28. For the VPL-EX3,... MENU VOLUME 8 9 0 qa qs qd a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is output. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. Connector Panel 1 2 INPUT ...

Operating Instructions - Page 14

... may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) mode for VPL-ES3, or to the computer's instruction manual. INPUT AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO INPUT A/B INPUT A INP to monitor output Computer to audio output 14 Connecting the Projector 1 HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) 2 Stereo audio connecting cable...

Operating Instructions - Page 16

...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 equipment connected to the projector. The projector cannot be used ...Press the ?/1 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all equipment, then remove...

Operating Instructions - Page 17

... the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the projector with the adjuster out. Press the KEYSTONE key on the top of the picture. 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...

Operating Instructions - Page 27

... for the vertical position. Setting items Shift Scan Converter Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position of the picture. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical position of the picture. This projector has 40 types of the screen is registered in black.

Operating Instructions - Page 28

...picture is pressed. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you select "Auto," the projector detects the color... APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX3 only)/ Video/S-Video. Selects the "...

Operating Instructions - Page 31

... 1,500 m or higher. The brightness of the background color. Standard Set to "On" when the projector is input to "Blue." Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INSTALL SETTING Menu.... Turns on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Select "Black" or "Blue." Flips the image on the projector's security lock function. For details, see "Security Lock" on the Remote ...

Operating Instructions - Page 33

...memory No. 3, 4 *2: Expect preset memory No. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Computer z z z - - - z z*1 z z Item Adjust Signal... z z z B&W z z z - - ES3 Lower than VGA for VPL-EX3) - menu Item Picture Mode Video or S-Video (Y/C) z Adjust Picture... Dot Phase H Size Shift Scan Converter Video or S-Video Component (Y/C) Input signal Video GBR - - - - - - - z The INFORMATION Menu 33...

Operating Instructions - Page 37

... page 30). c Select the input source correctly using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to the computer. 2 Turn the projector on according to the following instructions. The picture is detached. c Set "Status" on the LCD panel. B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the...

Operating Instructions - Page 38

... brightness has not been adjusted properly. The picture is not adjusted properly. c Adjust "Shift" on the SET SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA (VPL-EX3) (see page 27). • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is dim. c Adjust "Dot Phase" on the lens. c Set "Color System" on the INPUT SETTING menu...

Operating Instructions - Page 39

.... flashes. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is time to "On." c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on page 35. c Replace the lamp (see page 29). Please clean the filter. Troubleshooting 39 Others Symptom The control...

Operating Instructions - Page 40

... to "On." Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key. c All the keys on the Remote Commander (see page 29). 40 Troubleshooting Operate the projector with the keys on the control panel of the messages displayed on the screen.

Operating Instructions - Page 41

... system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES3: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-EX3: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.8 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94 Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40...

Operating Instructions - Page 42

... nearest Sony dealer. Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) 1 R/R-Y 9 N.C. 2 G/Y 10 GND 3 B/B-Y 11 GND 4 GND 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 HD/C.Sync 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX3 only) 1 R 2 G 3 B 4 GND 9 N.C. 10 GND 11 GND 12 DDC/SDA Optional accessories Projector Lamp...

Operating Instructions - Page 48

... hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the ceiling and the center of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the hole (front) for installing the projector on the ceiling. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart...