This Quick Reference Manual explains the
connections and basic operations of this unit,
and gives notes on operations and
information required for maintenance.
For details on the operations, refer to the
Operating Instructions contained in the
supplied CD-ROM.
For safety precautions, refer to the separate
“Safety Regulations.”
Using the CD-ROM
Manuals
The supplied CD-ROM contains Operating
Instructions and ReadMe file in Japanese,
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
and Chinese. First, refer to the ReadMe file.
Preparations
To read the Operating Instructions in the
CD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or
later is required. If the Adobe Acrobat
Reader is not installed in your computer, you
can download free Acrobat Reader software
from URL of Adobe Systems.
(In case of Macintosh)
1 Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the
desk top.
2 Double-click “index.htm” file and select
the Operating Instructions you want to
read.
Note
If you cannot open “index.htm” file, doubleclick on the Operating Instructions you want to
read from among those in
“Operating_Instructions” folder.
On trademarks
• Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat Reader is a registered
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated
in the United States and/or other countries.
To read the Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are contained in
the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the supplied
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer, and the CD-ROM will start
automatically after a while. Select the
Operating Instructions you want to read.
The CD-ROM may not start automatically
depending on the computer. In this case,
open the Operating Instructions file as
follows:
(In case of Windows)
1 Open “My Computer.”
2 Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select
“Explorer.”
3 Double-click “index.htm” file and select
the Operating Instructions you want to
read.
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About the Quick Reference Manual / Using the CD-ROM Manuals
Notes on Use
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Note on the Ventilation Holes
Do not block ventilation holes (exhaust/intake). If they are blocked, internal heat may build up
and cause fire or damage to the unit.
Check the positions of the ventilation holes shown in the following illustrations.
For other precautions, read the separate “Safety Regulations” carefully.
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1 Ventilation holes (exhaust)
2 Indicators
3
4
3 Remote control detector
4 Ventilation holes (intake)
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English
Notes on Use
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Projecting
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT A/B
INPUT A
INPUT
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Use the proper cables for each connection.
• Insert the cable plugs firmly. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug,
not the cable itself.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer to be connected.
Connecting with a computer
video input
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (supplied)
stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
Use a no-resistance cable.
Note
For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO
connector for VPL-ES3, or to the AUDIO INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX3.
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Projecting
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO
INPUT A/B
INPUT A
INPUT
Connecting with a VCR/DVD player
3
1
2
stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
Use a no-resistance cable.
For video signal connections, the following three connecting options are
available:
1 S video (Mini DIN 4-pin)* cable (not supplied)
2 Composite video (phono plug)* cable (not supplied)
3 Component (D-sub 15-pin y 3 × phono plug)* cable (not supplied)
Note
If connection 3 is made with VPL-EX3, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to the
AUDIO INPUT A/B connector.
If connection 3 is made, you may have to select the input signal with the “Input-A Signal Sel.”
in the SET SETTING menu. For details, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CDROM.
Projecting
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Projecting
Before connecting the equipments, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
1 Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
2 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
3 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.
4 When the computer is connected, set it to output the signal to only the external monitor.
Connecting with a computer
2
1
1
INPUT A
INPUT B
(VPL-EX3 only)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
2
4
4
Power
FxF7
or
Fn
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Projecting
Adjusting the Projector
1 Adjust the position of the picture.
2 Adjust the size of the picture.
3 Adjust the focus.
The projector is equipped with the PICTURE SETTING menu to select the picture mode,
and the INPUT SETTING menu to select the appropriate aspect ratio of the picture. For
details, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CD-ROM.
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2
3
3
1
1
Projecting
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Turning off the Power
1 Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
2 When a message appears, press the ?/1 (on/standby) key again.
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan has stopped running and the
ON/STANDBY indicator has lit in red.
Note
Do not unplug the AC cord while the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan will stop even though
the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown of the projector. When transporting
or storing the projector, put away the adjuster in the projector.
1
1
3
3
2
2
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Projecting
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is
consumable product. Thus, replace the lamp
with a new one in the following cases.
• When the lamp has burnt out or dims
• “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the
screen
• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
The lamp life varies depending on
conditions of use.
Use an LMP-C162 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C162
may cause damage to the projector.
Caution
The lamp remains not after the projector is
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour
for the lamp to cool.
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified
Sony personnel.
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or
injured.
• When removing the lamp, make sure it
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after
turning it over.
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
Note
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other
screws.
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (1).
Fold out the handle (2), then pull out
the lamp unit by the handle (3).
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Note
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector, wait for at least an hour for the
lamp to cool.
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)
beneath the projector. Turn the
projector over so you can see its
underside.
Handle
Replacing the Lamp
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5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until
it is securely in place (
two screws (
2). Fold down the
handle to replace it (
Notes
• Be careful not to touch the glass surface
of the lamp.
• The power will not turn on if the lamp is
not secured properly.
1). Tighten the
3).
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the
screw.
Note
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be
turned on.
Caution
Do not put your hands into the lamp
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or
other objects into the slot to avoid electrical
shock or fire.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
This product contains mercury. Disposal of
this product may be regulated if sold in the
United States. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
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7 Turn the projector back over.
8 Connect the power cord.
The ON/STANDBY indicator around
the ?/1 key lights in red.
9 Press the following keys on the
Remote Commander in the following
order for less than five seconds each:
RESET, b, B, ENTER.
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Replacing the Lamp
Cleaning the Air
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned every 500
hours.
Remove dust from the outside of the
ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner.
500 hours are approximate. This value varies
depending on the environment or how the
projector is used.
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust
from the filter with a vacuum cleaner,
remove the air filter and wash it.
3 Remove the air filter cover.
4 Remove the air filter.
Claws
1 Turn the power off and unplug the
power cord.
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)
beneath the projector and turn the
projector over.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after
turning it over.
5 Wash the air filter with a mild
detergent solution and dry it in a
shaded place.
6 Attach the air filter so that it fits into
the each claws (14 positions) on the air
filter covers and replace the cover.
Notes
• If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust
may accumulate, clogging it. As a result,
the temperature may rise inside the unit,
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.
• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly;
the power can not be turned on if it is not
closed securely.
• The air filter has a face and a reverse side.
Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on
the air filter cover.
• To erase a message, press any key on the
control panel of the projector or on the
remote commander.
Cleaning the Air Filter
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Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using
the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
For details on the symptoms, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CD-ROM.
Power/Picture
SymptomCause and Remedy
The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short
No picture.• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
The picture is noisy.Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination
The picture from the
INPUT A connector is
colored strangely.
The picture is not clear.• The picture is out of focus.
interval.
c Wait for about 45 seconds before turning on the power .
• The lamp cover is not secured.
c Close the lamp cover securely.
• The air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the air filter cover securely.
c Check that the proper connections have been made.
• The connections are wrong.
c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn
the projector on according to the following procedures.
1 Connect the projector to the computer.
2 Turn the projector on.
3 Start the computer.
• Input selection is incorrect.
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key.
• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a
computer.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor.
c Depending on the type of your computer, for example a
notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch
the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys
or by changing your computer’s settings.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions
supplied with your computer.
of the number of dots input from the connector and the numbers of
pixels on the LCD panel.
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is
incorrect.
c Select “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly according to the
input signal.
c Adjust the focus.
• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.
c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
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Troubleshooting
SymptomCause and Remedy
The image extends beyond
the screen.
The picture flickers.“Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted
The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges
around the image.
c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
c Adjust “Shift” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly.
properly.
c Adjust “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly.
Indicators
IndicatorsStatus and Remedy
POWER SAVINGLights up when the projector is in power saving mode.
TEMP/FANLights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually
LAMP/COVERLights up when the lamp has reached the end of its life or becomes a
I/1 indicatorLights in red in standby mode. You can turn on the projector with
high. Check to see if anything is blocking the ventilation holes.
Flashes when the fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
high temperature. Wait to cool down the lamp and turn on the power
again, or replace the lamp.
If it lights after you replaced the lamp, the electrical system may
have broken down. Consult with the qualified Sony personnel.
Flashes when the lamp cover or the air filter cover is not secured
firmly. Attach the cover securely.
the I/1 key.
Lights in green when the power is turned on.
Flashes in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is
ready to operate. Also, flashes in green while the cooling fan runs
after the power is turned off with the I/1 key. During this time, you
will not be able to turn on the projector.
Troubleshooting
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Specifications
Projection system
LCD panelVPL-ES3: 0.63-inch SVGA panel,
Lens1.2 times zoom lens
Lamp165 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size
Light output ANSI lumen
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)
There may be a slight difference between the
actual value and the design value shown above.
1)
ANSI lumen is a measuring method desceived
in American National Standard IT 7.228.
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection
system
1,440,000 pixels (480,000
pixels × 3)
VPL-EX3: 0.63-inch XGA panel,
2,360,000 pixels (786,432
pixels × 3)
f 18.8 to 22.6 mm/F1.6 to 1.94
40 to 300 inches (measured
diagonally)
(When the Lamp Mode is set to
“High.”)
40-inch: 1.2 to 1.4 m
(3.9 to 4.6 feet)
80-inch: 2.3 to 2.8 m
(7.5 to 9.2 feet)
100-inch: 2.9 to 3.6 m
(9.5 to 11.8 feet)
150-inch: 4.4 to 5.4 m
(14.4 to 17.7 feet)
200-inch: 5.9 to 7.2 m
(19.4 to 23.6 feet)
250-inch: 7.3 to 9.0 m
(24 to 29.5 feet)
300-inch: 8.8 to 10.7 m
(28.9 to 35.1 feet)
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2000 lm
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Dimensions308 × 98 × 252 mm (12
× 10 inches) (w/h/d) (without
projecting parts)
MassApprox. 2.9 kg (6 lb 8 oz)
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 2.2 to 1.0 A, 50/
60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 220 W
in standby: 10 W
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Lithium battery CR2025 (1)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1)
(1-832-428-11, SONY)
Carrying case (1)
AC power cord (1)
Operating instructions (CD-ROM)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
/4 × 3 7/8
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-C162 (for replacement)
Some of the items may not be available in
some areas. For details, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Color system NTSC
Acceptable computer signals
Applicable video signals
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Specifications
3.58/PAL/SECAM/
4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/
NTSC
PAL60 system
fH: 19 to 92 kHz
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input signal resolu tion:
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050
fV: 60 Hz)
15 k RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive
component 50/60 Hz, DTV
(480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p,
575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p,
1080/60i, 1080/50i), Com posite
video, Y/C video
A propos du guide
de référence rapide
Ce guide décrit les raccordements requis et
les opérations de base de cet appareil, et
donne des informations concernant son
entretien.
Pour obtenir des informations détaillées sur
le fonctionnement de cet appareil, consultez
le mode d’emploi sur le CD-ROM fourni.
Pour obtenir des informations sur les
précautions de sécurité à observer, consultez
le document « Règlements de sécurité »
imprimé séparément.
(Avec un système d’exploitation
Windows)
1 Ouvrez « Poste de travail ».
2 Faites un clic droit sur l’icône du CD-
ROM et sélectionnez « Explorer ».
3 Double-cliquez sur le fichier
« index.htm » et sélectionnez le mode
d’emploi que vous souhaitez lire.
(Avec un système d’exploitation
Macintosh)
1 Double-cliquez sur l’icône du CD-ROM
sur le bureau.
2 Double-cliquez sur le fichier
« index.htm » et sélectionnez le mode
d’emploi que vous souhaitez lire.
Utilisation des
manuels sur CDROM
Le CD-ROM fourni comporte le mode
d’emploi et les fichiers ReadMe en japonais,
en anglais, en français, en espagnol, en
allemand, en italien et en chinois. Veuillez
tout d’abord consulter le fichier ReadMe.
Préparation
Pour pouvoir lire le mode d’emploi sur le
CD-ROM, le logiciel Adobe Acrobat Reader
5.0, ou une version ultérieure, doit être
installé. Si Adobe Acrobat Reader n’est pas
installé sur votre ordinateur, vous pouvez
télécharger une version gratuite de ce
logiciel depuis le site Internet de Adobe
Systems.
Pour lire le mode d’emploi
Le mode d’emploi se trouve sur le CD-ROM
fourni. Insérez le CD-ROM fourni dans le
lecteur de CD-ROM de votre ordinateur. Il
démarrera automatiquement après quelques
instants. Sélectionnez le mode d’emploi que
vous souhaitez lire.
Sur certains ordinateurs le CD-ROM ne
démarrera pas automatiquement. Dans ce
cas, ouvrez le fichier du mode d’emploi de la
façon suivante.
Remarque
Si vous n’êtes pas en mesure d’ouvrir le fichier
« index.htm », double-cliquez sur le mode
d’emploi que vous souhaitez lire dans le
dossier « Operating_Instructions ».
Marques
• Windows est une marque déposée de
Microsoft Corporation aux États-Unis et/
ou dans d’autres pays.
• Macintosh est une marque déposée de
Apple Computer, Inc. aux États-Unis et/ou
dans d’autres pays.
• Adobe et Acrobat Reader sont des
marques déposées d’Adobe Systems
Incorporated aux États-Unis et/ou dans
d’autres pays.
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