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3-100-203-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-ES4
VPL-EX4
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct WARNING the interference by one or more of the following measures: To reduce the risk of fire or electric – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. shock, do not expose this apparatus – Increase the separation between the to rain or moisture. equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a To avoid electrical shock, do not open circuit different from that to which the the cab
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Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin Lamp in this product contains mercury. (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Disposal of these materials may be regulated Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG due to environmental considerations. For wires disposal or recycling information, please Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less contact your local authorities or the 5 than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 /8 in.) Electronic Industries Alliance Rating Minimum 10A, 125V (www.eiae.org). Lamp contains mercury. Dispose Using t
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................5 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32 Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6 The INFORMATION Menu .............33 Overview Maintenance Features ..............................................8 Replacing the Lamp ..........................35 Location and Function of Controls .... 9 Cleaning the Air Filter ......................37 Top/Right Side/Front ....................9 Rear/Bottom .................................9 Others
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Preventing internal heat build-up Precautions After you turn off the power with the ?/1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running. Safety � Check that the operating voltage of your Caution unit is identical with the voltage of your The unit is equipped with ventilation holes local power supply. (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do � Should any liquid or solid object fall into not block or place anything near these holes, the cabin
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Hot and humid Notes on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in the following situations. Installation is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. � Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very Poorly ventilated locations high, or the temperature is very low. � To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly. Locations
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Very dusty, extremely smoky Do not block the ventilation holes locations Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, intake); otherwise, internal heat may build the air filter will become obstructed, and this up. may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it. Dust preventing the air passing Do not place a blocking object just through the filter may cause a
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B Overview prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Features About Trademarks High brightness, high picture � Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe quality Systems Incorporated. � Windows is a registered trademark of High brightness Microsoft Corporation in the United States Adopting Sony's unique optical system that and/or other countries. provides a high-efficiency optical system. It � VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are allows the 165 W lamp to give a light output registered tradem
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Overview f Security lock Connects to an optional security cable Location and (from Kensington). Function of Controls Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ g Front remote control detector Top/Right Side/Front h Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. 1 2 i Ventilation holes (exhaust) 9 3 j Adjuster adjustment button 4 0 For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 5 page 17. 6 qa k Adjuster 7 8 l Connector Panel For details, see “Connector Panel” on Rear/Bottom page 11. m Speaker q
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d ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Control Panel Used to enter the settings of items in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. 5 1 e INPUT key 2 3 f LAMP/COVER indicators 6 Flashes in orange under the following 4 conditions: � A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. � A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature. a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector w
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Overview c OUTPUT connector Connector Panel � MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connect to the video input connector of the monitor. Outputs signals from the selected channel and 1 3 computer signals only from among the S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO RS232C signals from the INPUT A or INPUT INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE B (VPL-EX4 only). 2 4 � AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to external active speakers. The volume of the speakers can be a VIDEO INPUT connector cont
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c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image. Pressing this key, the adjustment menu are displayed. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for adjustment. d RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image to its original size. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen. 2 Install the lithium battery. e PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again t
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Projecting the Picture B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Unit: m (feet) Screen size 40 80 100 150 200 250 300 (inches) Minimum 1.2 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.9 7.3 8.8 Distance (3.9) (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.4) (24) (28.9) Maximum 1.4 2.8 3.6 5.4 7.2 9.0 10.7 Distance (4.6) (9.2) (11.8) (17.7) (23.6) (29.5) (
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To connect a computer Connecting the Rear side Projector When you connect the projector, make sure to: S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A INPU � Turn off all equipment before making any INPUT connections. � Use the proper cables for each connection. � Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. Connecting a Computer This section describe
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Projecting the Picture � If you set your computer, such as a notebook Connecting a VCR computer, to output the signal to both your computer’s display and the external monitor, This section describes how to connect the the picture of the external monitor may not projector to a VCR. appear properly. Set your computer to output For more information, refer to the the signal to only the external monitor. instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. For details, refer to the oper
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To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Projecting Rear side S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A INPU INPUT ON/STANDBY indicator Rear remote control to to detector to video audio audio GBR/ output output component APA INPUT (L) (R) output KEY STONE ENTER RESET MENU VCR PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME 1 Signal Cable (not supplied) FREEZE HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 2 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Notes 1 Plug the AC power
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Projecting the Picture 4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source. or F7 Fx Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: and Input-A t INPUT B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EX4 only) Fn To input from Press INPUT Note to display The key used for switching the computer to Computer/Component Input-A output to the projector varies depending on connected to the INPUT the type of computer. A connector Computer connected to Input-B 6 Adjust the upper or lower position
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8 Adjust the size of the picture and the focus. Turning Off the Adjust the picture size using the Zoom Power ring and adjust the picture focus using the Focus ring. 1 Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan conti
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Convenient Functions B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 4 Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. ON/STANDBY indicator 5 Press the v or V key to select Front remote control “Language,” then press the B or detector ENTER key. 6 P
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Enter the password on this screen. Security Lock Enter new password key. The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input Power-on cannot be performed the previously set password. If you do not without the password. Use: Cancel: Other key input the correct password, you will not be able to project the picture. Notes 3 Enter the password again to confirm. � You will not be able to use the projector if you forget
