Sony VPL-EW7 User Manual

Data Projector

4-168-644-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-EW7

Not all models are available in all countries. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country.

WARNING

When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug.

WARNING (VPL-EW7 only): THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG

Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft. 11 in.), Less

Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk

wires

than 4.5 m (14 ft. 9

/8 in.)

of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable.

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

For kundene i Norge

Dette utstyret kan kobles til et ITstrømfordelingssystem.

For the customers in the U.S.A. (VPL-EW7 only)

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 equipment 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.

WARNING

- 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.

All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-EW7 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

For the customers in Europe

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the State of California, USA only (VPL-EW7 only)

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Disposal of the used lamp

For the customers in the USA (VPL-EW7 only)

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

For the customers in Taiwan only (VPL-EW7 only)

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.

For the customers in Canada (VPL-EW7 only)

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

WARNING

Precautions ......................................... 5

Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6

Overview

About the Supplied Manuals ..............9

Included Attachments ........................ 9

Location and Function of Controls .. 11

Top/Right Side/Front ..................11

Rear/Bottom ............................... 11

Control Panel ..............................13

Connector Panel ......................... 15

Remote Commander ...................16

Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector ..................... 18

Connecting the Projector ................. 18

Connecting a Computer ..............18

Connecting a VCR ..................... 20

Projecting ......................................... 21

Turning Off the Power ..................... 23

Convenient Functions

Selecting the Menu Language .......... 24

Security Lock ...................................25

Other Functions ................................27

Direct Power On/Off Function ... 27

Off & Go Function ..................... 27

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .............................27

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU .................................28

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......30

The INPUT SETTING Menu ...........32

About the Preset Memory No. ....33

The SET SETTING Menu ................34

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

The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......37

The INFORMATION Menu .............39

Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp ..........................41

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................43

Others

Troubleshooting ................................44

Messages List ..............................46

Specifications ...................................48

Installation Diagram .........................53

Floor Installation

(Front Projection) ....................53

Ceiling Installation

(Front Projection) ....................55

Dimensions .......................................57

Index .................................................59

Table of Contents

Precautions

Safety

• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• 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 get your fingers caught in the adjuster.

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

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 unit in a room where floor and walls are not of lightreflecting 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.

Preventing internal heat build-up

The unit 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.

Cleaning

Before cleaning

Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Cleaning the air filter

• Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.

• Refer to the “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 43 for the air filter cleaning.

Cleaning the lens

The lens surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of light. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with respect to the following:

• 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.

• Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.

• Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water.

• Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the lens surface.

Cleaning the cabinet

• Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by wiping with a soft dry cloth.

• Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. Do not use these chemicals.

Precautions

• If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.

• If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.

LCD data projector

This 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 appear continuously on the LCD data projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are the same models.

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.

Poorly ventilated locations

• 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 internal heat builds up due to blockage of ventilation holes, the temperature sensor will function, and the power will be turned off automatically.

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

• Be careful not to allow the ventilation holes to inhale tiny objects such as pieces of paper or clumps of dust.

Notes on Installation and Usage

Hot and humid

Very dusty, extremely smoky locations

• Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very 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 subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner

Installing the projector in such a location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or a rise in temperature.

Near a heat or smoke sensor

Malfunction of the sensor may occur.

Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the unit or damage it. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a rise in the internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the projector under the following conditions.

Do not stand the unit upright on one side

Avoid using the unit standing upright on its side. It may cause malfunction.

Do not tilt 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 it on a level surface or suspending from the ceiling. Such an installation may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively.

Notes on Installation and Usage

Do not block the ventilation holes

Usage at 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.

Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); otherwise, internal heat may build up.

Do not place a blocking object just in front of the lens

Do not place any object just in front of the lens that may block the light during projection. Heat from the light may damage the object. Use the PIC MUTING key to cut off the picture.

Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation

Notes on Use

Note on carrying the projector

The unit is manufactured using highprecision technology. When transporting the unit stored in the carrying case, do not drop the unit or subject it to shock, as this may cause damage. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all other connecting cables or cards, and store the supplied accessories in a pocket of the carrying case.

Note on the screen

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

Use the Security bar at the rear of the projector for a purpose of preventing theft, by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for example. If you lift the projector by holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by using this bar, it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged.

Notes on Installation and Usage

B Overview

About the Supplied Manuals

The following manuals are supplied with the projector.

Manuals

Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual)

This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you have made the required connections. It also describes important precautions for safe handling and use of this projector.

Operating Instructions (on the CDROM) (this manual)

This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector.

Note

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher installed to read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.

Included Attachments

The package for this product includes the Main unit (projector) and the following attachments. Check them before use.

Main unit (projector) (1)

RM-PJ6 Remote Commander (1)

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HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-967100-11/Sony)

About the Supplied Manuals / Included Attachments

Carrying case (1)

CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (installed in the Remote Commander) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Security Label (1)

Included Attachments

Location and Function of Controls

Top/Right Side/Front

Overview

Rear/Bottom

qs qd qf qg qh

78 90

Location and Function of Controls

a Ventilation holes (exhaust)

b Lens

Remove the lens cover before projection.

c Front remote control detector

d Control panel

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

Security bar

e Zoom ring

Adjusts the picture size.

f Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air

filter cover

h Adjusters (fore pad)

i Lamp cover

j Adjuster

k Connector Panel

For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 15.

l AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

m Adjuster adjustment button

For details, see “Using the adjuster” on page 22.

n Speaker

o Security bar

An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to it. If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver.

p Security lock

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

Note

To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lam

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 43.

Location and Function of Controls

Control Panel

123 456

a ?/1 (On/Standby) key

Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions:

• Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the projector is in standby mode, you can turn it on with the ?/1 key.

• Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to operate.

• Lights in green when the power is turned on, and when it is ready to operate.

• Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. Also, flashes in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for

Overview

about 90 seconds after the power is turned off.

• Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on.

For detail, see page 23.

b INPUT key

Selects an input signal. The input signal will change whenever you press the key.

c ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys

Used to enter the settings of items in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments.

d LAMP/COVER indicators

Flashes 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 when the lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature.

Location and Function of Controls

For detail, see page 46.

e MENU key

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

f PIC MUTING key

Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture.

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

VPL-EX70

VPL-EX7

VPL-EW7

13456

13 56

13 5

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a VIDEO IN connector

• S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

Connects to the S video output of video equipment.

• VIDEO (phono type):

Connects to the video output of video equipment.

• AUDIO (stereo minijack) (VPL-

EW7 only):

To listen to sound output from video equipment, connect via this jack to the audio output of the video equipment.

b AUDIO INPUT connector (VPL-

EX70/EX7 only)

Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only) or VIDEO.

c INPUT A connector

• RGB (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Inputs a computer signal, video GBR signal, component signal, or DTV signal depending on the connected equipment. Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable.

Location and Function of Controls

• AUDIO (stereo minijack) (VPL-

EW7 only):

To listen to sound output from computer, connect via this jack to the audio output of the computer.

For details, see “Connecting a Computer” on page 18 and “Connecting a VCR” on page 20.

d INPUT B connector

• RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only):

Inputs a computer signal. Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable.

• Digital RGB/Component connector

(for HDMI and HDCP) (VPL-EW7 only):

Connects to the video output connector of the video equipment or the computer equipped with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital).

e OUTPUT connector

• MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female):

Connects to the input connector of the monitor. Only the computer signal on the current channel is output from among the signals connected to INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 o n l y ) .

• AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects to the active speaker. Adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– on the remote commander.

f REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-

sub 9-pin female)

Connects to the connector of the computer when you operate the projector from the computer.

Remote Commander

The keys that have the same names as those on the control panel function identically.

INPUT

NETWORK USB

APA

RESET

AUTO FOCUS

D ZOOM

LENS

VOLUME

ENTER

KEYSTONE

/TILT

FREEZE

PIC MUTING

AUDIO MUTING

5 6

7 8

a NETWORK key

This function is not provided in this projector.

b INPUT key

c MENU key

d ENTER/

v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys

0 qa

qd qf qg

qh qj

In VPL-EX70/EX7:

When VIDEO, S VIDEO, INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only) is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO INPUT.

In VPL-EW7:

When INPUT A is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT A. When INPUT B is selected, the output audio is the signal input to HDMI connector of INPUT B. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of VIDEO IN.

Location and Function of Controls

e RESET key

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

f AUTO FOCUS key

This function is not provided in this projector.

g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. (Digital Zoom function)

h VOLUME +/– key

i Infrared transmitter

j ?/1 (On/Standby) key

k USB key

This function is not provided in this projector.

l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer.

For details, see “Smart APA” in “The SET SETTING Menu” on page 34.

m LENS key

This function is not provided in this projector.

n KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal

distortion correction) /TILT 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.

o PIC MUTING key

Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture.

p AUDIO MUTING key

Cuts off the sound. Press again to restore the sound.

q FREEZE key

Freezes the projected picture. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. This function is available when the PC signal is input.

Before using the Remote Commander

Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder.

To replace a battery

1 Pull out the battery cover by a thin

stick inserting to a hole, as shown the illustration.

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2 Install the lithium battery.

Face th e + side up.

3 Put the lithium battery holder back

into the Remote Commander.

Notes on the lithium battery

• A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025.

• 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. Aim the Remote Commander at the front of the remote control detector or the screen.

• 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.

Location and Function of Controls

B Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector

This unit can be operated on a floor or desktop (floor installation), but also can be suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated mounting device (ceiling installation).

For details, see “Installation Diagram” on page 53.

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; 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 describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector

To connect a computer

Rear side

VPL-EX70

the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

Note

To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.

To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW7 only)

Projecting the Picture

to monitor output

Computer

to audio input

1 HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) 2 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

(Use a no-resistance cable.)

Notes

• For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to following connectors:

VPL-EX70/EX7: AUDIO INPUT connector VPL-EW7: INPUT A AUDIO connector

• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to WXGA (VPL-EW7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for the external monitor.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer’s display and the external monitor,

Rear side

1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) 2 HDMI cable (not supplied)

to DVI-D output

connector

to HDMI connector

VPL-EW7

Computer

DVD playe r

Connecting the Projector

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