Sony VPL-ES1 Operating Instruction

Data Projector VPL-ES1

4-098-859-41 (1)

Data Projector

Operating Instructio ns Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

VPL-ES1

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in the USA

If you have any questions about this product, you may contact: Sony Electronics Inc. Attn: Business Information Center (BIC) 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, Florida 33913 Telephone No.: 800-686-7669

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-ES1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipme nt does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Table of Contents

Overview

Precautions .........................................6

Notes on Installation ..........................7

Unsuitable Installation ..................7

Unsuitable Conditions ..................7

Usage in High Altitude .................8

Features .............................................. 8

Location and Function of Controls .10

Top/Front/Left Side ....................10

Rear/Right Side/Bottom ....... ......10

Control Panel ..............................11

Connector Panel .........................13

Remote Commander ...................14

Setting Up and Projecting

Installing the Projector .....................16

Connecting the Projector ..................17

Connecting with a Computer ......17

Connecting with a VCR or 15k

RGB/Component

Equipment .......................19

Connecting with a Monitor

Equipment .......................20

Selecting the Menu Language ..........21

Projecting .........................................23

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .....................28

The SET SETTING Menu ............... 35

The MENU SETTING Menu ..........36

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 37

The INFORMATION Menu ............ 38

Maintenance

Maintenance .................................... 39

Replacing the Lamp ................... 39

Cleaning the Air Filter ............... 41

Troubleshooting ...............................42

Warning Messages ..................... 44

Caution Messages ......................45

Other

Specifications ..................................47

Index ............................................... 52

Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

Using the MENU .............................30

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......32

The INPUT SETTING Menu ...........33

B Overview

Precautions

On safety

• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.

• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

• The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.

• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.

• Be careful not to have your fingers caught by the adjuster. The powered tilt adju ster of this unit automatically extend s when the power is turned on, and is put away automatically when the power is turned off. Do not touch the unit while the adjuster is in operation. Adjust the powered tilt adjuster carefully after its automatic operation is completed.

• Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit.

On illumination

• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

• It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of

Precautions

light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

On preventing internal heat buildup

After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Caution

The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.

On cleaning

• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.

• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.

• Clean the filter at regular inte rvals.

On LCD data projector

• The LCD data projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD data projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Notes on Installation

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunction or damage to the projector.

Poorly ventilated

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up, the temperature sensor will function with the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be turned off automatically after one minute.

• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 inches) around the unit.

• Be careful that the ventilation holes may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.

Highly heated and humid

Very dusty

Avoid installing the unit in a location where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause raising the internal heat of the projector. Clean it up periodically.

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the projector under the following conditions.

Toppling the unit

Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction.

Tilting the unit out of the range of the adjuster setting

Overview

• Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is very low.

• To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.

Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the range of the adjuster setting. Such installation may cause color shading or shorten excessively the lamp life.

Notes on Installation

Tilting the unit to the right or left

Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing on the floor or suspending from the ceiling. Such installation may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively.

and all other connecting cables, and store the supplied accessories in a pocket of the soft case.

• When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the projector.

Features

Blocking the ventilation holes

Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may build up.

For details on the ventilation holes (intake/ exhaust), see “Location and Function of Controls” on page 10.

Usage in High Altitude

When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.

For details on “High Altitude Mode,” see “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu on page 37.

Notes

• The unit is manufactured using highprecision technology. When transporting the unit stored in the soft case, do not drop the unit or subject it to shock, as this may cause damage. When storing the unit in the soft case, disconnect the AC power cord

High brightness, high picture quality

• High brightness

Adopting Sony’s unique, high-efficiency optical system and the 185 W UHP lamp allows high brigtness (light output 1500 ANSI lumen).

•High resolution

Three superhigh-aperture 0.62-inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 pixels provide a resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 600 horizontal TV lines for video input.

High operability

• Intelligent Auto-setup function

Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for projection. This function is called Intelligent Auto-setup. For easier operations, the keys that will be used frequently are allocated on the top of the projector.

Short focus lens equipped

This projector is equipped with a short focus lens that allows outputting to a larger screen even in a limited space.

Features

Accepts various input signals

• Scan converter loaded

This projector has a build-in scan converter that converts the input signal within 800 × 600 dots.

• Compatible input signals

This projector accepts video signals of composite, S video, component and DTV as well as VGA, SVGA and XGA signals, which all can be displayed.

• Compatible with six color systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC

4.43

, PALM, or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically.

Easy presentation

• Simple setup with external equ ip me nt

This projector is preset for 32 kinds

of input signals. You can project images from an external signal source just by connecting the equipment with the supplied cable.

Easy-to-use Remote Commander

The Remote Commander is equipped with various convenient keys, including the D ZOOM key for zooming in on the image and the FREEZE key for keeping the image projected even if the equipment is disconnected.

High portability

• Light weight/small size/simpl e design

This projector has been miniaturized to approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) in weight and B5-file size. Its simple yet sophisticated design fits comfortably in your office.

Security lock

By setting a password, you can enable the security lock to function for this projector.

Overview

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4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43

*NTSC

system VCR.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

• Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

• Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

Features

Location and

Function of Controls

6 Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp

cover

7 Ventilation holes (intake)/air

filter cover

Top/Front/Left Side

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

6 7 8

1 Control panel

For details, see “Control Panel” on page 11.

2 Lens protector (lens cover)

The lens protector automatically opens when the power is turned on.

3 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 4 Remote control detector 5 Adjuster (hind pad)

Turn the adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture.

Notes

• Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build-up.

• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may cause the air coming out heat buildup.

• To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 500 hours.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 41.

8 Ventilation holes (intake) 9 Powered tilt adjuster 0 Indicators

POWER SAVING

Lights up when the projector is in power saving mode. When “Power Saving” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “ON,” the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input

or any key is pressed. In power saving mode, any key does not function for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out.

TEMP (Temperature)/FAN

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights up when temperature inside the

projector becomes unusually high.

– Fashes when the fan is broken.

For details on the TEMP/FAN indicator, see page 44.

LAMP/COVER

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights up when the lamp has reached

the end of its life or becomes a high temperature.

Location and Function of Controls

– Flashes when the lamp cover is not

secured firmly.

For details on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see page 44.

Control Panel

qa Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

qs Zoom ring

Adjusts the picture size.

qd Connector panel

For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13.

qf Speaker qg Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/

INPUT MENU

TILT

ENTER

PUSH

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1 I / 1 (on/standby) key

Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is turned on.

When turning off the power, press the I / 1 key twice following the message on the screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds.

For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn off the power” on page 27.

2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located

around the

I / 1 key)

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights in red when a AC power cord is

plugged into a wall outlet. Once in standby mode, you can turn on the projector with the I / 1 key.

– Lights in green when the power is

turned on.

– Flashes in green while the cooling fan

runs after the power is turned off with the I / 1 key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is turned off. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 60 seconds. During this time, you cannot light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 key.

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 44.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

3 INPUT key

Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows:

Input A

Video

S Video

4 TILT adjustment key

For details, see“How to use the powered tilt adjuster” on page 12.

5 MENU key

Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu.

How to use the powered tilt adjuster

To adjust the height

Adjust the height of the projector as follows:

1 Press the I / 1 key

The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises automatically. The adjuster stops at its previously adjusted position.

6 ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

7 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)

Select the menu or to make various adjustments.

Powered tilt adjuster

2 Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust

the tilt of the projector.

You may press the D KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the v/V/b/B keys.

to lower the projector

TILT adjustment key

Notes

• Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the powered tilt adjuster out. It may be occurred malfunction.

to raise the projector

TILT

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

1 2

S VIDEO

VIDEOAUDIO

INPUT A

3 AUDIO (stereo minijack)

connector

When listening to sound output from the computer, connect to the audio output of the computer. When listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR.

4 Monitor output connector

Connects to the monitor input on a monitor. Outputs the signal from a computer connected to INPUT A.

5 AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Overview

MONITOR OUT

1 INPUT A connector (HD D-sub

15-pin, female)

Connect to external equipment such as a computer. Connects to the monitor output on a computer using the supplied cable. When inputting a component or 15k RGB signal, use an optional cable.

For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/ Component equipment” on page 19.

2 Video input connector

Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.

• VIDEO (phono type): Connects to

the composite video output of video equipment.

• S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment.

Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander

1 I / 1 (on/standby) key 2 ENTER/arrow key (

Press the center of the key to use ENTER.

v/V/b/B)

3 MENU key 4 D ZOOM +/

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.

+:Pressing the + key once displays the

icon. This icon indicates the point you want to enlarge. Use an arrow key (v V/b/B) to move the icon to the point to be enlarged. Press the + key repeatedly until the image is enlarged to your requirements.

– key

–:Pressing the – key reduces an image

that has been enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.

Used when “Smart APA” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Off.” Normally set to “On.”

9 D KEYSTONE key

Used to adjust the tilt of the projector, or the trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Each time you press this key, the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu is displayed alternately. Use the arrow key (v

/V/b/B) for the adjustment.

q; RESET key

Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image back to its original size. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen.

Before using the Remote Commander

Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder.

To replace battery

1 Release the lock of the lithium battery

holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the Remote Commander.

5 Infrared transmitter 6 FREEZE key

Used to freeze the picture projected. To cancel the freeze function, press the key again.

7 INPUT key 8 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Adjusts a picture clearest automatically while a signal is input from a computer.

Location and Function of Controls

2 Install the lithium battery.

+ side facing upward

3 Put the lithium battery holder back

into the Remote Commander.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

• Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

Notes on Remote Commander operation

• Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.

• The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

B Setting Up and Projecting

Installing the Projector

This section describes how to install 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.

Distance between the screen and the center of the lens

Screen size (inches)

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.1

(3.6)

1.4

(4.6)

1.7

(5.6)

2.1

(6.9)

2.3

(7.5)

2.8

(9.2)

2.9

(9.5)

3.5

(11.5)

3.5

(11.5)

4.2

(13.8)

Unit: m (feet)

4.4

(14.4)

5.3

(17.4)

Note

When using the projector by suspending it from the ceilling, consult with qualified Sony personel. (fee charged)

Installing the Projector

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