Sony VPLEX120, VPLEX100, VPLEX145, VPLEX175 User Manual

Data Projector

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Operating Instructions

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

VPL-EX175/EX145/EX120/EX100

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Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

Main unit ...................................... 3

Connector Panel ...........................4

Remote Commander and Control

Panel ..........................................5

Preparation

Connecting the Projector ................... 7

Connecting a Computer ................7

Connecting a Video equipment .... 8

Connecting an External Monitor and

Audio Equipment ...................... 9

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image ......................... 10

Adjusting the Projected

image ....................................... 11

Turning Off the Power ................13

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Network

Using Network Features (VPL-EX145/

EX175 only) ..................................23

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web

Browser ...................................23

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............24

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................24

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................24

Others

Indicators ..........................................26

Messages List ...................................27

Troubleshooting ................................28

Replacing the Lamp ..........................30

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................32

Specifications ...................................33

Projection Distance ...........................38

Dimensions .......................................41

Index .................................................43

Using a MENU ................................14

The Picture Menu .............................15

The Screen Menu .............................16

The Function Menu .......................... 18

The Operation Menu ........................ 19

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 20

The Installation Menu ...................... 21

The Information Menu .....................22

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main unit

qd qs

a Projection lens

b Focus ring (page 11)

c Zoom ring (page 11)

d Lamp cover (page 30)

e Air filter cover (page 32)/

Ventilation holes (intake)

f Ventilation holes (intake)

8 9

6 qd

h ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 26)

i LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 26)

j Control panel (page 5)

k Connector panel (page 4)

l Remote control detector

m Adjuster (page 11)

n Speaker (page 18)

o Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/

p Security bar

Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire.

Overview

q; qa

qh qg

g Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Caution

Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury.

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

325

Input (pages 7, 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector

(RGB/YP

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

b INPUT B (VPL-EX120/EX145/

EX175 only)

Video: RGB input connector (RGB) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

c S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L

[MONO] AUDIO/R)

d VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L

[MONO] AUDIO/R)

Note

The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared.

BPR)

Output (page 9)

e OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output connector

(AUDIO)

Note

This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)) or a video signal input from the YP A).

BPR input connector (INPUT

Others

f RS-232C connector

RS-232C compatible control connector. Connects the computer’s RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables.

g LAN connector (VPL-EX145/

EX175 only) (page 23)

Location and Function of Controls

h AC IN (∼) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Remote Commander and Control Panel

Remote Commander

INPUT

APA ECO MODE

Control Panel

1123 3 6

RETURN

ASPECT

D ZOOM

KEYSTONE

VOLUME

ENTER

PATTERN

FREEZE

PIC MUTING

AUDIO MUTING

RESET

1 6

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby mode

?/1 (On/Standby) key

b Selecting an input signal

(page 10)

INPUT key

c Operating a menu (page 14)

MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key

d Adjusting the image (page 11)

ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Note

* Use this key when inputting a computer

signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/ EX175)).

Overview

e Using various functions during

projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display

the digital zoom icon on the projected image.

2 Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the

digital zoom icon to the point on the image you wish to enlarge.

3 Press the D ZOOM + key or the D

ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be

enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image.

Location and Function of Controls

PIC MUTING key

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

AUDIO MUTING key

Mutes the audio output. Press again to restore the previous volume.

VOLUME +/– key

For adjusting the volume output.

FREEZE key

Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image.

Notes

*1: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal. But it may not be used depending on the resolution of the input signal.

*2: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal.

f Setting the energy–saving mode

easily

ECO MODE key

Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp Mode,” “Power Saving Mode” and “Standby Mode.”

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

Sel Back

3 Select “User” then press the b key.

The setting items appear.

User

Lamp Mode Standard

Power Saving Mode Off

Standby Mode Low

Set

Sel Back

4 Press the V/v key to select the item

then press the ENTER key.

5 Press the V/v key to select the setting

value.

6 Press the ENTER key to restore the

previous image. For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode” (page 18) on the Function menu and “Standby Mode” (page 20) and “Power Saving Mode” (page 20) on the Connection/Power menu.

Others

g Infrared transmitter

About Remote Commander operation

• Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.

• The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the Remote Commander can control the projector becomes.

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

2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key

to select ECO or User mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum

energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Low Power Saving Mode: Standby Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6)

User: Sets each item of the energy-

saving mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).

Location and Function of Controls

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes

• Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.

• For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.

• Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

RGB output connector

Computer

Audio output connector

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Preparation

Note

• It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels for the external monitor.

Connecting the Projector

Connecting a Video equipment

Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input signal.

S VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.

S video cable (not supplied)

S video output

connector

Video equipment

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video equipment

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Video output

connector

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

INPUT A

For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.

Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)

BPR output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

Connecting the Projector

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

OUTPUT

Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.

Display equipment

Audio equipment

Note

RGB input

connector

Audio input

connector

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-EX120/EX145/ EX175)) or a video signal input from the YP

BPR input connector (INPUT A).

Preparation

Connecting the Projector

B Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see

“Projection Distance” (page 38).

Input

Video

S-Videoo

Input-A

Input-B

Sel Skip

Computer

Video equipment

1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 7).

3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit.

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

5 Select the input source.

Press the INPUT key on the projector to display the input select window. Press the INPUT key repeatedly or the V/v key to select an image to be projected.

Projector

Wall outlet

6 Switch your computer to output to

external display by changing your computer’s setting.

How to switch the computer to output to the projector varies, depending on the type of computer.

(Example)

7 Adjust the focus, size, and position of

the projected image (page 11).

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Size (Zoom) Position

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Adjuster adjustment button

Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters

You can adjust the height of the projector using the adjusters. By changing the slope of the projector with adjusters, you can adjust the position of the projected image.

Notes

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

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. It may cause malfunction.

Projecting an Image

Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image

Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. You can also change the setting in Aspect of The Screen Menu (page 16, page 17).

Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature)

Keystone feature may not work automatically when the screen is tilted. In this case, set keystone manually.

1 Press KEYSTONE on the remote

commander or select V Keystone in The Installation Menu.

2 Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher

the setting, narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom.

Note

Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.

Increase the number towards plus

Increase the number towards minus

Displaying a pattern for adjusting an image

You can display a pattern for adjusting the projected image with the PATTERN key on the Remote Commander. Press the PATTERN key again to restore the previous image.

Automatically adjusts Phase, Pitch and Shift of projected image while a signal is input from a computer (APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)).

Press APA on the remote commander. Press again to cancel during the setting. You can also set APA in The Screen Menu (page 16). If Smart APA is set to On, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 18).

Projecting an Image

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander.

The message appears. Press it again according to the message.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

After step 1, the fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat, however, you may also unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops.

To clear the confirmation message

The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander, or if you do not press any key for a while.

To turn off without displaying confirmation message

Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander pressed for a few seconds.

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

Note

The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using.

1 Press the MENU key to display the

menu.

2 Select the setting menu.

Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER

Setting menu

Picture

Picture Mode Standard Reset Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp. Middle Sharpness 50 Expert Setting

Sel Set Back

key.

3 Select the setting item.

Use the V or v key to select the setting menu then press b or ENTER key. To return to the selection screen of the setting menu, press the B key or the RETURN key.

Setting items

Picture

Picture Mode Standard

Reset Contrast 80 Brightness 50 Color 50 Hue 50 Color Temp. Middle Sharpness 50 Expert Setting

Sel Set Back

4 Make the setting or adjustment for the

selected item.

Menu operation differs depending on the setting item. If the next menu window is displayed, select the item according to the operations in step 3. To return to the selection screen of the setting items, press the B key or the RETURN key. Also, to reset the setting

value of an item to its factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting.

Using a pop-up menu

Press the V/v/B/b key to select an item. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen.

Selecting items

Function

Volume 30 Speaker On

Smart APA Standard

CC Display Lamp Mode Standard Lamp Timer Reset Background Blue

Start Up Image On

Sel Set Back

Off

Using the setting menu

Press the V or v key to select the item. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen.

Picture Mode

Dynamic

Standard

Presentation Living Game Cinema

Sel

Back

Using the adjustment menu

To increase the number, press the V or b key and to decrease the number, press the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to register the setting. The previous screen is restored.

Contrast

Min

Adjust Back

Max

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no key is pressed for a while.

Using a MENU

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