SONY VPL-EX4 User Manual

Data Projector

Operating Instructions

3-100-203-12 (1)

VPL-ES4
VPL-EX4

© 2007 Sony Corporation

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.

WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE

EARTHED.

IMPORTANT

The nameplate is located on the bottom.

WARNING

This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a
readily accessible disconnect device in the
fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to
socket-outlet which must be provided near
the unit and easily accessible.
If a fault should occur during operation of
the unit, operate the disconnect device to
switch the power supply off, or disconnect
the power cord.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.

– 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/
The number below is for FCC related
matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade N ame: SONY
Model: VPL-ES4, VPL-EX4
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

WARNING: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power
cord specified below.

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WARNING

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER
CORD.

Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin

Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG

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

Rating Minimum 10A, 125V

Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V
may require the use of a different line cord or
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

WA R N I N G: THIS WARNING IS
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER
COUNTRIES.

1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core

2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /

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

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may
apply, See

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.

(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)

wires

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than 4.5 m (14 ft .9

mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug
with earthing-contacts that conforms to
the safety regulations of each country if
applicable.

Appliance Connector / Plug conforming
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).

www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate

/8 in.)

Voor de klanten in Nederland

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

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

For the customers in Taiwan only

Disposal of the used lamp

For the customers in the USA

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).

Lamp contains mercury. Dispose

according to local, state and federal laws.

WARNING

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Table of Contents

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

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

Overview

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

Location and Function of Controls .... 9

Top/Right Side/Front .................... 9

Rear/Bottom ................................. 9

Control Panel ..............................10

Connector Panel ......................... 11

Remote Commander ...................11

Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector ..................... 13

Connecting the Projector ................. 14

Connecting a Computer ..............14

Connecting a VCR .....................15

Projecting ......................................... 16

Turning Off the Power ..................... 18

The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32

The INFORMATION Menu .............33

Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp ..........................35

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................37

Others

Troubleshooting ................................38

Messages List ..............................40

Specifications ...................................42

Installation Diagram .........................47

Floor Installation (Front

Projection) ...............................47

Ceiling Installation (Front

Projection) ...............................49

Dimensions .......................................51

Index .................................................53

Convenient Functions

Selecting the Menu Language .......... 19

Security Lock ...................................20

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .................................. 21

Adjustments and Settings
Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................23

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 25

The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 27

About the Preset Memory No. ...28

The SET SETTING Menu ............... 29

The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 31

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Table of Contents

Precautions

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 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

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.

Caution

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

• 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 intervals.

LCD data projector

• This LCD data projector is manufactured
using high-pre cision 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.

Precautions

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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.

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Hot and humid

• 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

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Notes on Installation and Usage

Malfunction of the sensor may occur.

Very dusty, extremely smoky
locations

Do not block the ventilation holes

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
filter periodically.

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 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 on the
Remote Commander to cut off the picture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notes on Installation and Usage

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B Overview

Features

prevents the projector from operating
incorrectly.

High brightness, high picture
quality

High brightness

Adopting Sony's unique optical system that
provides a high-efficiency optical system. It
allows the 165 W lamp to give a light output
of 2200 lumen (VPL-ES4)/2100 lumen
(VPL-EX4).

High picture quality

VPL-ES4: Three super-high-aperture 0.63­inch SVGA panels with approximately
480,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 500 horizontal
TV lines for video input.
VPL-EX4: Three super-high-aperture 0.63­inch XGA panels with approximately
790,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal
TV lines for video input.

Quiet presentation environment

Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing
you to run an optimum presentation even in
a quiet environment.

About Trademarks

• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.

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

• VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA 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 the
Video Electronics Standard Association.

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

Short focal lens

The projection distance is very short,
approximately 2.3 m (7.5 feet), when
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows
projection on a larger screen even in a
limited space.

Security Functions

Security lock

This function makes it possible to prevent
projection of a picture on the screen unless
the required password is entered when the
projector is turned on.

Panel key lock

This function locks all the keys on the
control panel of the projector, allowing use
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This

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Features

Location and

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Function of Controls

Top/Right Side/Front

1
2

3
4

5
6
7

Rear/Bottom

9

0

qa

f Security lock

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

g Front remote control detector

h Lens

Remove the lens cover before
projection.

i Ventilation holes (exhaust)

j Adjuster adjustment button

For details, see “Using the adjuster” on
page 17.

k Adjuster

l Connector Panel

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

m Speaker

Overview

qs

qd

qf
qg

a Control panel

For details, see “Control Panel” on
page 10.

b Zoom ring

Adjusts the picture size.

c Ventilation holes (intake)

d Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

e Security bar

An anti-theft chain or wire
(commercially available) can be
connected to it.Refer to “Dimensions”
(page 51) for the shapes.

qh

qj

qk

n Adjusters (hind pad)

o Lamp cover

p Rear remote control detector

q AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

r Ventilation holes (intake)/Air

filter cover

Notes

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

• Do not place your hand near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
injury.

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

For details, see “Cleaning the Air
Filter” on page 37.

Location and Function of Controls

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Control Panel

1

5
2
3

4

a ?/1 (On/Standby) key

Turns on the projector when the
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key
flashes in green until the projector is
ready to operate. Then it lights.

b ON/STANDBY indicator (located

around the

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.

– Lights 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 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 about 90 seconds after
the power is turned off.

For detail on the ?/1 indicator, see
page 18.

?/1 key)

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d 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.

e INPUT key

f LAMP/COVER indicators

Flashes in orange under the following
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.

c MENU key

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

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Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

1

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A

INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO RS232C

INPUT OUTPUT REMOTE

2

a VIDEO INPUT connector

• S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

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

• VIDEO (phono type): Connects to

the composite video output of video
equipment.

• AUDIO jack (stereo minijack): To

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

To listen to sound output from a
computer with the VPL-ES4, connect
via this jack to the audio output of the
computer.

b INPUT connector

• AUDIO A/B jack (stereo minijack)
(for VPL-EX4 only): To listen to

sound output from a computer,
connect via this jack to the audio
output of the computer. (common
INPUT A/B)

• INPUT A (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.

For details, see “Connecting a
Computer” on page 14 and
“Connecting a VCR” on page 15.

• INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15­pin) (for VPL-EX4 only): Connect to

external equipment such as a
computer.Connect to the monitor
output of a computer.

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4

c OUTPUT connector

• MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female): Connect to the video input

connector of the monitor. Outputs
signals from the selected channel and
computer signals only from among the
signals from the INPUT A or INPUT
B (VPL-EX4 only).

• AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects
to external active speakers. The
volume of the speakers can be
controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys
on the Remote Commander.

For the VPL-EX4, when INPUT A or
INPUT B is selected, the sound input
to the AUDIO (AUDIO INPUT A/B)
connector which is common for
INPUT A/B is output.
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected,
the sound input to the AUDIO input
connector of VIDEO IN is output.

d RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-

pin, female)

Connects to a computer to operate the
projector from the computer.

Remote Commander

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

1
2

3

4
5
6

APA

INPUT

KEY

STONE

RESET

PIC

MUTING

D ZOOM VOLUME

FREEZE

ENTER

MENU

8
9

0
qa

qs
qd

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a INPUT key

b 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 29.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

11

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.

e PIC MUTING key

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

f FREEZE key

Freezes the projected picture. To cancel
the frozen picture, press the key again.

g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges the image at a desired location
on the screen.

h Infrared transmitter

i ?/1 (On/Standby) key

v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys

j

k ENTER key

l MENU key

m VOLUME +/– keys

Before using the Remote
Commander

Pull out the clear film from the lithium
battery holder.

To replace a battery

1 Release the lock of the lithium battery

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

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. 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.

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Location and Function of Controls

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
(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 80 100 150 200 250 300

1.2

(3.9)

1.4

(4.6)

2.3

(7.5)

2.8

(9.2)

2.9

(9.5)

3.6

(11.8)

4.4

(14.4)

5.4

(17.7)

5.9

(19.4)

7.2

(23.6)

7.3

(24)

9.0

(29.5)

(28.9)

(35.1)

8.8

10.7

Projecting the Picture

For details on installation diagram, see “Installation Diagram” on page 47.

Installing the Projector

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Connecting the

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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.

To connect a computer

Rear side

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A

INPUT

INP

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Connecting the Projector

to monitor output

to audio output

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

(Use a no-resistance cable.)

Notes

Computer

• For stereo audio connection, connect the
stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO
connector for VPL-ES4, or to the AUDIO
INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX4.

• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. However,
we recommend that you set the output mode
of your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES4) or
XGA (VPL-EX4) mode for the external
monitor.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook

U

computer, to output the signal to both your
computer’s display and the external monitor,
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.

Connecting a VCR

This section describes how to connect the
projector to a VCR.
For more information, refer to the
instruction manuals of the equipment you
are connecting.

To connect to a video or S video
output connector

Rear side

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A

INPUT

INP

Projecting the Picture

to audio

to S

video

output

1 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

(Use a no-resistance cable.)

2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable

(not supplied)

output (L)

to video
output

VCR

Connecting the Projector

to audio
output (R)

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To connect to a video GBR/

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Component output connector

Rear side

Projecting

audio

output

(L)

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO A/B INPUT A

to

to

INPUT

audio
output
(R)

INP

to video
GBR/
component
output

VCR

1 Signal Cable (not supplied)

HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack

2 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

(Use a no-resistance cable.)

Notes

• For stereo audio connection, connect the
stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO
connector for VPL-ES4, or to the AUDIO
INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX4.

• Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” on
the INPUT SETTING menu according to the
input signal.

• When you connect the projector to a video
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR”
or when you connect the projector to a
component output connector, select
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.”
setting on the SET SETTING menu.

ON/STANDBY indicator

Rear
remote
control
detector

APA

INPUT

KEY

STONE

ENTER

RESET

MENU

PIC

MUTING

D ZOOM VOLUME

FREEZE

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet, and connect all equipment, then
remove the lens cover.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in
red and the projector goes into standby
mode.

2 Press the ?/1 key.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights
after flashing in green. The projector
cannot be used while the ON/
STANDBY indicator is flashing.

3 Turn on the equipment connected to

the projector.

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Projecting

4 Press the INPUT key to select the

input source.

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

Input-A t INPUT B t Video t S-Video

(VPL-EX4 only)

F7

and

Fn

or

Fx

To input from Press INPUT

Computer/Component
connected to the INPUT
A connector

Computer connected to
the INPUT B connector

Video equipment
connected to the VIDEO
input connector

Video equipment
connected to the
S VIDEO input
connector

to display

Input-A

Input-B

Vid eo

S-Video

Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
adjusts the picture of the connected
equipment so that it is projected clearly.

Notes

• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the
projector searches for the signals from
the connected equipment and displays
the input channel where the input signals
are found.

For details, see “Auto Input Search”
on page 29.

• The Smart APA feature is effective for
the input signal from a computer only.

5 Switch the equipment connected to

output to the projector.

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 (e.g.,

VGA

LCD

//

your computer’s settings.

,

, etc.), or by changing

Note

The key used for switching the computer to
output to the projector varies depending on
the type of computer.

6 Adjust the upper or lower position of

the picture.

Use the adjuster to adjust the picture
position.

Using the adjuster

Lift the projector while pressing the
adjuster adjustment button, and adjust
the tilt of the projector, then release the
button to lock the adjuster.

Adjuster adjustment
button

Notes

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

• Do not push hard on the top of the
projector or do not drag it hard with the
adjuster out. It may be occurred
malfunction.

7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion

( ) of the picture. Press the
KEYSTONE key on the Remote
Commander to display the adjustment
menu and adjust the tilt using the v/V/
b/B keys.

Projecting the Picture

Projecting

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8 Adjust the size of the picture and the

focus.

Adjust the picture size using the Zoom
ring and adjust the picture focus using
the Focus ring.

Turning Off the Power

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 continues to run to
reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for
the first 45 seconds. During this time,
you will not be able to light up the ON/
STANDBY indicator again with the ?/1
key.

3 Unplug the AC power cord from the

wall outlet after the fan stops running
and the ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in red.

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Turning Off the Power

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.

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

Front remote
control
detector

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall

outlet.

2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the

projector.

3 Press the MENU key.

The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as
a yellow button.

Convenient Functions

5 Press the v or V key to select

“Language,” then press the B or
ENTER key.

6 Press the v, V, b or B key to select a

language, then press the ENTER key.

The menu changes to the selected
language.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.

Selecting the Menu Language

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Security Lock

The projector is equipped with a security
lock function. When you turn the power of
the projector on, you are required to input
the previously set password. If you do not
input the correct password, you will not be
able to project the picture.

Enter the password on this screen.

Enter new password key.

Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

Notes

• You will not be able to use the projector if
you forget your password and the password
administrator is not available. Be please
aware that using the security lock can prevent
valid usage in such cases.

• When you set the security lock being active,
the password will be necessary only when
the power is turned on after plugging the
power cord.

To use the security lock

1 Press the MENU key and then, on the

INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on

“Security Lock” setting.

the

2 Enter the password.

Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER
keys to enter the four-digit password.
(The default initial password setting is
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”
After this is entered you can put in your
own password. Therefore, when you use
this function for the first time, please
input “ENTER” four times.)

Enter password key.

Password required for power-on.

Use: Cancel: Other key

Next, the screen for entering the new
password is displayed. (Enter the
password on this screen even if you want
to keep the current password.)

3 Enter the password again to confirm.

Re-enter new password key.

Be sure to remember this password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

When the following message is
displayed, the setting for security lock is
completed.

If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on
the screen, perform this procedure again
from step 1.

4 Turn the main power off and

disconnect the AC power cord.

The security lock is set to on, then it
becomes effective. The screen used for
entering the password is displayed when
the power is turned on the next time.

Security certification

When the password screen is displayed,
enter the password that was set. If you fail to
enter the correct password after three tries,
the projector cannot be used. In this case,
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.

To cancel the security lock

1 Press the MENU key, then turn off the

“

Security Lock” setting on the

INSTALL SETTING menu.

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Security Lock

2 Enter the password.

Enter the password that was set.

Effective Tools for

Note

If you call the customer service center because
you have forgotten the password, you will need
to be able to verify the projector’s serial
number and your identity. (This process may
differ in other countries/regions.) Once your
identity has been confirmed, we will provide
you with the password.

Your Presentation

To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom
function)

You can select a section of the image to
enlarge. This function works when a signal
from a computer is input.
This function does not work when a video
signal is input.

1 Project a normal image, and press the

D ZOOM + key on the Remote
Commander.

The digital zoom icon appears in the
center of the image.

Digital zoom icon

2 Move the icon to the point on the

image you want to enlarge. Use the
arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the
icon.

Convenient Functions

3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.

The portion of the image where the icon
is located is enlarged. The enlargement
ratio is displayed on the screen for a few
seconds.
By pressing the + key repeatedly, the
image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4
times) increases.

Effective Tools for Your Presentation

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Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll
the enlarged image.

To return the image to its original size

Press the D ZOOM – key.
Just pressing the RESET key returns the
image back to its original size immediately.

To freeze the image projected
(Freeze function)

Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears
when the key is pressed. This function works
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the
FREEZE key again.

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Effective Tools for Your Presentation

B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

2 Use the v or V key to select a menu,

Using a MENU

The projector is equipped with an on-screen
menu for making various adjustments and
settings.

Display items

Input signal indicator

then press the

The selected menu appears.

3 Select an item.

Use the v or V key to select the item,
then press the B or ENTER key.
The setting items are displayed in a pop­up menu or in a sub menu.

Pop-up menu

Menu

B or ENTER key.

Setting
items

Selected input
signal

Input signal setting indicator

Picture adjustment menu

Input signal indicator

Shows the selected input channel. is

x

displayed when no signal is input. You can
hide this indicator using “Status” on the
MENU SETTING menu.

Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Auto” or “Input-A

Signal Sel.” setting on the SET
SETTING menu.

For Video/S-Video input: Shows “Auto” or

the “Color System” setting on the SET
SETTING menu.

1 Press the MENU key.

The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as
a yellow button in the column on the left.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: On
Auto Input Search:
Input-A Signal Sel.: Component
Color System: Auto
Power Saving: Off
IR Receiver: Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock: Off

Off

Input-A

MENU SETTING

Status:
Language:
Menu Position:

Sub menu

Menu Setting items

PICTURE SETTING

ADJUST PICTURE

Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode: Graphics
Color Temp.: High

Top left
Bottom Left
Center
Top Right
Bottom Right

Standard

On
English

Input A

A

Input A

4 Make the setting or adjustment of an

item.

• When changing the adjustment
level:

To increase the number, press the v or
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or
b key.

Press the ENTER key to restore the
previous screen.

• When changing the setting:

Press the v or V key to change the
setting.
Press the ENTER or b key to restore
the previous screen.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

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To clear the menu

Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key
is not pressed for one minute.

To reset items that have been
adjusted

Select the item that you want to reset, and
then press the RESET key on the Remote
Commander.
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the

setting of the item that you have selected is
factory preset values.

Storage of the settings

The settings are automatically stored in the
projector memory when the ENTER key is
pressed.

If no signal is input

If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust
this item.” appears on the screen.

Unadjustable items

Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on
the input signal, are not displayed on the
menu.

For details, see page 34.

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Using a MENU

The PICTURE SETTING Menu

The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 34.

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode Standard
Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

Input A

PICTURE SETTING

ADJUST PICTURE

Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode: Graphics
Color Temp.: High

Standard

Input-A

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.

Standard

• Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a

“dynamic” picture.

• Standard: Selects for the standard picture.

• Natural: Selects for the color more similar to the

input picture.

• Game: Select for viewing game picture.

• Living: Select for viewing sports, music, digital

video camera picture.

• Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture.

• Presentation: Select for viewing presentation files

Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for

each picture mode separately.

Contrast Adjusts the picture contrast. 80

Brightness Adjusts the picture brightness. 50

Color Adjusts color intensity. 50

Hue Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more

50
greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting,
the more purplish.

Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. 30

Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.

Graphics

• Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones.

Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.

• Te xt : Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images

that contain lots of text.

Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.

• High: Makes white colors bluish.

Set according to

the input signal

• Middle: Makes white part of the picture natural

white.

• Low: Makes white colors reddish.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The PICTURE SETTING Menu

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Setting items Functions Initial setting

DDE (Dynamic
Detail
Enhancer)

Volume Adjusts the volume. 30

Selects the mode to play the input video signal
according to the material.

• Off: Plays back the interlace format without

conversion.

• Progressive: Plays back the video picture of the

interlace format converting to progressive.

• Film: Plays back a smooth picture in a softwear of 2-

2, 2-3 pull-down type like a movie. When other than
the softwear of 2-2, 2-3 pull-down type is played
back, it is automatically switched to "Progressive".

Film

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The PICTURE SETTING Menu

The INPUT SETTING Menu

The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 34.

When the video signal is input

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Wide Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.

• Off: When a picture with a ratio of 4:3 is input.

• On: When a picture with a ratio of 16:9 (squeezed) is

input from a DVD player.

When the signal is input from a computer

Off

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Adjust Signal...

Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal

output from a computer.
Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the
picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key.

H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of a picture output from a

computer. Adjust the setting according to the dots of
the input signal.
For details, see page 45.

The INPUT SETTING Menu

Set according to

the input signal

Set according to

the input signal

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Setting items Functions Initial setting

Shift Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the

horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical
position of the picture. As the setting for H increases,
the picture moves to the right, and as the setting
decreases, the picture moves to the left.
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up,
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down.
Use the b or the B key to adjust the horizontal position
and the v and V key for the vertical position.

Scan Converter Converts the signal to display the picture according to

the screen size.
When set to “Off,” displays the picture while matching
one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD.
The picture will be clear but the picture size will be
smaller.

Note

Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers,
which are legally protected.

Set according to
the input signal

On

About the Preset Memory No.

This projector has 42 types of preset data for
input signals (the preset memory). When a
preset signal is input, the projector
automatically detects the signal type and
recalls the data for the signal from the preset
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.
The memory number and signal type of that
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION
menu (See page 33). You can also adjust the
preset data through the INPUT SETTING
menu.

See the chart on page 45 to find if the signal
is registered in the preset memory.

Note

When the aspect ratio of input signal is other
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in
black.

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The INPUT SETTING Menu

The SET SETTING Menu

The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: On
Auto Input Search:
Input-A Signal Sel.:
Color System: Auto
Power Saving: Off
IR Receiver: Front & Rear
Panel Key Lock: Off

Off

Auto

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically

Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in

Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment

Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.

Input-A

On
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a
computer.

• On: When a signal is input from a computer, the

APA functions automatically so that the picture can
be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and
connected again or the input channel is changed. You
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to
“On.”

• Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key

on the Remote Commander.

Off
the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EX4 only)/
Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the
power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed.

Auto
connected to the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by
selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT key.

• Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.

• Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.

• Vi deo GBR : Inputs the signal from a TV game or

HDTV broadcast.

• Component: Inputs the component signal from a

DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital
tuner, etc.

Auto
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color
system of the input signal automatically. If the picture
is distorted or colorless, select the color system
according to the input signal.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The SET SETTING Menu

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Setting items Functions Initial setting

Power Saving Selects the Power Saving mode.

• Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for

10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is
input or any key is pressed.

• Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode if

no signal is input for 10 minutes. To use it, turn on
the power again.

• Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving

mode.

IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on

the front and rear of the projector.

• Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear

detectors.

• Front: Activates the front detector only.

• Rear: Activates the rear detector only.

Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the top panel of the

projector so that the projector can be operated only
with the Remote Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”

Notes

• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image
may not be displayed on the screen.

- You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the

screen.

- The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.

- Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT SETTING menu when you

adjust the picture manually.

• If the input signal is not displayed correctly when the input A signal classifying is set to "Auto",
set it to conform the input signal.

Off

Front & Rear

Off

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The SET SETTING Menu

The MENU SETTING Menu

The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.

Setting items Functions Initial setting

Status (on-screen
display)

Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen

Menu Position Selects the display position of the menu from “Top

Start Up Image • On: Displays the Start Up Image in the window after

Sets up the on-screen display.
When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays
except for the menus, a message when the power is
turned off, and warning messages.

displays. The languages available are: English,
Nederlands, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español,
Português, , Svenska, Norsk, ,

, , and .

Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top Right,” and
“Bottom Right.”

turning on the power.

• Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image in the

window after turning on the power.

On

English

Center

On

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The MENU SETTING Menu

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The INSTALL SETTING Menu

The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

INSTALL SETTING

V Keystone: 0
Image Flip: Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode: Standard
High Altitude Mode
Security Lock: Off

: Off

Setting items Functions Initial setting

V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection

Image Flip Flips the image on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.

Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal

Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.

High Altitude
Mode

Security Lock Turns on the projector’s security lock function.

Input-A

angle using the v/V/b/B keys on the Remote Commander.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top

: Sets a lower value.

When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom

: Sets a higher value.

• HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically.

• H: Flips the image horizontally.

• V: Flips the image vertically.

• Off: The image does not flip.

is input to the projector. Select “Black” or “Blue.”
Normally, set to “Blue.”
This setting becomes effective when the background color
is selected.

• High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.

• Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.

The brightness of the projected image will be lower
compared with the “High” setting.

Set to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of
1,500 m or higher.

When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function,
which locks the projector once a password has been set.

For details, see “Security Lock” on page 20.

0

Off

Blue

Standard

Off

Off

Note

If you set “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the
lamp may be reduced.

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The INSTALL SETTING Menu

The INFORMATION Menu

The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.

INFORMATION

VPL-ES4 Serial No.3333333

fH: 48,47kHz
fV: 60,00Hz
No.23
1024x768
Lamp Timer: 2 H

Input A

Serial number

Memory number of an input signal

Signal type

Setting items Functions

fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.

The displayed value is approximate.

fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.

The displayed value is approximate.

Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.

Note

These are only displayed on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is no setting to be
altered.

Model name

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The INFORMATION Menu

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Input signals and adjustable/setting items

Adjust Picture... menu

Item Input signal

Picture Mode

Adjust Picture...

Contrast

Brightness

Color
Hue z

Sharpness

Gamma Mode

Color Temp.

DDE

Vo l u m e

Video or S-Video
(Y/C)

zzzzz

zzzzz
zzzzz
zzz––

(NTSC 3.58/4.43
only)

zzz– z

–––z –

zzzzz
zz

zzzzz

Component Video GBR Computer B&W

zz––

(Interlace format

*1

only)

(Interlace
format only)

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

INPUT SETTING menu

z

*1

– z

Item Input signal

Adjust Signal...

Dot Phase

H Size

Shift

Scan Converter

Wide Mode

Video or S-Video
(Y/C)

–––z –
–––z –
– z
–––z

zz*3z

Component Video GBR Computer B&W

*2

z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set

*1

: Except for preset memory No. 7, 8

*2

: Expect preset memory No. 3, 4

*3

: Expect preset memory No. 7, 8, 10, 11

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The INFORMATION Menu

*2

z

z –

–

(Lower than
VGA for VPL­ES4
Lower than
SVGA for
VPL-EX4)

*3

– z

B Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp

projector over so you can see its
underside.

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
(repeats flashing three times)

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 hot 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
personal.

• 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.

• When canceling the message, press one of
the key on the remote commander or on the
control panel.

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 (a).
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out
the lamp unit by the handle (c).

Maintenance

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

Handle

Replacing the Lamp

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5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until

it is securely in place (a). Tighten the
two screws (b). Fold down the
handle to replace it (c).

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.

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

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).

Lamp contains mercury. Dispose

according to local, state and federal laws.

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.

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.

3 Remove the air filter cover.

4 Remove the air filter.

Claws

Maintenance

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 cover 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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B Others

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.

Power

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short

LAMP/COVER indicator
lights up in red, green or
orange.

Picture

Symptom Cause and Remedy

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.

On-screen display does not
appear.

interval.
c Wait for about 45 seconds before turning on the power

(see page 18).

• The lamp cover is not secured.
c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 36).

• The air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 37).

The electrical system has broken down.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

c Check that the proper connections have been made (see

page 14).

• 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 (see

page 17).

• The picture is muted.
c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see

page 12).

of the number of dots input from the computer and the numbers of
pixels on the LCD panel.
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.

The input signal cannot be received at “Auto” of “Input-A Signal
Sel” on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of “Input-A Signal
Sel” is incorrect.
c Selects “Computer”, “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly

according to the input signal (see page 29).

“Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”
c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see

page 31).

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and Remedy

Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly.

The picture is too dark. • Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.

The picture is not clear. • The picture is out of focus.

The image extends beyond
the screen.

The picture flickers. “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted

c Adjust the picture (see page 25).

• The projector is set to the wrong color system.
c Set “Color System” on the SET SETTING menu to match the

color system being input (see page 29).

c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the “Adjust Picture...” menu

properly (see page 25).

• The lamp has burnt out or is dim.

c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 35).

c Adjust the focus (see page 18).

• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.
c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.

• 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 (see

page 28).

• This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the
acceptable range of the projector.
c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.

• The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too
high.
c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES4) or XGA (VPL-EX4)

(see page 14).

properly.
c Adjust “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see

page 27).

Sound

Symptom Cause and Remedy

No sound. • A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.

c Check that the proper connections have been made (see

page 14).

• The audio connecting cable used is incorrect.
c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 14).

• The sound is not adjusted properly.
c Adjust the sound with the VOLUME +/– key on the Remote

Commander or adjust “Volume” on the PICTURE SETTING
menu (see page 26).

Remote Commander

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The Remote Commander
does not work.

The Remote Commander battery are dead.

c Replace them with new battery (see page 12).

Troubleshooting

Others

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Others

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The control panel keys do
not function.

The control panel keys are locked.
c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 30).

Indicators

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 2
flashes)

The LAMP/COVER
indicator flashes in orange.
(Repetition rate of 3
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 2
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 4
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in
red. (Repetition rate of 6
flashes)

• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the cover securely (see pages 36 and 37).

• The lamp has reached the end of its life.
c Replace the lamp (see page 35).

• The lamp has reached a high temperature.
c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power

again.

• The internal temperature is unusually high.
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

• The projector is being used at a high altitude.
c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu is set to

“On.”

The fan is broken.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/
STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall
outlet, and then turn the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY
flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has
failed.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Messages List

Warning Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Message Meaning and Remedy

Please replace the Lamp. • It is time to replace the lamp.

Please clean the filter. It is time to clean the filter.

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Troubleshooting

c Replace the lamp.

• When this message appears even after replacing the lamp, the task
has not been completed.

c Perform the operation of steps 8 and 9 on page 36.
c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the

projector or on the remote commander.

c Clean the filter (see page 37).
c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the

projector or on the remote commander.

Caution Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Message Meaning and Remedy

Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key.

The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.”

c Press the appropriate key.

c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.

Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander
(see page 30).

Troubleshooting

Others

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Specifications

Optical characteristics

Projection system

LCD panel VPL-ES 4: 0.63-inch SVGA panel,

Lens 1.2 times zoom lens

Lamp 165 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size

Light output 2200 lm (VPL-ES4)

Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)

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

Electrical characteristics

Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/

Resolution VPL-ES4: 500 horizontal TV lines

3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection

system

about 1,440,000 pixels (480 ,000
pixels × 3)

VPL-EX4: 0.63-inch XGA panel,

about 2,360,000 pixels (786 ,432
pixels × 3)

VPL-ES4: f 18.8 to 22.6 mm/F1.6

to 1.94

VPL-EX4: f 18.9 to 22.7 mm/F1.6

to 1.90

40 to 300 inches (measured

diagonally)

2100 lm (VPL-EX4)
(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)

4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/

NTSC
PAL60 system, switched
automatically/manually

4.43 is the color system used

(NTSC

when playing back a video
recorded in NTSC on a

4.43 system VCR.)

NTSC

(Video input)
800 × 600 dots (RGB input)

VPL-EX4: 750 horizontal TV

lines (Video input)

Acceptable computer signals

1)

Set the resolution and the frequency of the
signal of the connected computer within the
range of acceptable preset signals of the
projector.

Applicable video signals

Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20

Speaker output

1024 × 768 dots (RGB input)

fH: 19 to 92 kHz

fV: 48 to 92 Hz

(Maximum input signal resolution:

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), Comp osite
video, Y/C video

mm (1

1 W (max.)

1)

5

/8 × 13/16 inches)

Input/Output

Video input VIDEO: phono type

INPUT A HD D-sub15-pin (female)

Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)

S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin

type
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst

0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC)
(75 ohms terminated),
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL)
(75 ohms terminated)

Analog RGB/component:

R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative
(75 ohms terminated)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL

level, positive/negative

VD: Vertical sync input: TTL

level, positive/negative

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Specifications

INPUT B (VPL-EX4 only)

AUDIO Stereo minijack,

AUDIO INPUT A/B (VPL-EX4 only)

OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15-pin

HD D-sub15-pin (female)
Analog RGB:

R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
HD: Horizontal syn c input: TTL

level, Positive/negative

VD: Vertical sync input: TTL

level, positive/negative

500 mVrms, input impedance 47

kilohms

Stereo minijack,
500 mVrms, input impedance 47

kilohms

(female)

R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms

HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p
(75 ohms)

AUDIO OUT (variable out):

Stereo minijack
1 Vrms (When the volume is
maximum and an input signal is
500 mVrms), output impedance
5 kilohms

REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin

General

Dimensions 308 × 98 × 267 mm (12 1/4 ×

Mass Approx. 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)
Power requirements

Power consumption

Heat dissipation

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Storage temperature

Storage humidity

Supplied accessories

7

/8 × 10 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)

3
(without projecting parts)

AC 100 to 240 V, 2.2 to 1.0 A, 50/

60 Hz

Max. 220 W

in standby: 5 W

750.7 BTU

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

35% to 85% (no condensation)

–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)

10% to 90%

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 I nstructions (CD-ROM)

(1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Note

Always verify that the unit is operating properly
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE
PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT,
EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD
OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON
WHATSOEVER.

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.

Others

Specifications

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Pin assignment

INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female)

1R/R-Y 9N.C.

2 G/Y 10 GND

3 B/B-Y 11 GND

4 GND 12 DDC/SDA

5GND 13HD

6GND (R)14VD

7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL

8GND (B)

INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female) (VPL-EX4 only)

1R 9N.C.

2 G 10 GND

3 B 11 GND

4 GND 12 DDC/SDA

5GND 13HD

6GND (R)14VD

7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL

8GND (B)

RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin,
female)

1DCD 6DSR

2RXDA 7RTS

3TXDA 8CTS

4DTR 9RI

5GND

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Specifications

Preset signals

Memory
No.

1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –

2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –

3 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y

4 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y

5 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive

6 575/50p 575/50p (Progressive

7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y

8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on G/Y

10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 S on G/Y

11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 S on G/Y

21 640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg

22 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg

23 640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg

24 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos

25 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos

26 640 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg

27 Macintosh 13" 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg

28 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg

29 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg

30 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg

31 800 × 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos

32 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos

33 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos

34 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos

35 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos

36 832 × 624 Macintosh 16" 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg

37 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg

38 XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg

39 XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos

40 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos

41 1152 × 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos

42 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos

43 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos

44 1152 × 900 Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync

31.470 60.000 S on G/Y

component

31.250 50.000 S on G/Y

component

Others

Specifications

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Memory
No.

45 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos

46 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos

47 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos

48 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos

49 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91.146 85.024 H-pos, V-pos

50 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 60 Hz 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos

55 1280 × 768 WXGA 60Hz 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos

56 1280 × 720 WXGA 60Hz 44.772 59.885 H-neg, V-pos

Notes

• When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed
properly.

• When an SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the edges of the screen. In this
case, input a signal with no black edges around the image, and disconnect and reconnect the cable
or select the input signal by pressing the INPUT key.

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync

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Specifications

Installation Diagram

Floor Installation (Front Projection)

Distance between the front of the cabinet and
the center of the lens

Front of the lens

3

/16) (VPL-ES4)/

28.7 (1

13

/32) (VPL-EX4)

10.0 (

Floor

Wall

Front of the

cabinet

Center of the
screen

Center of the lens

This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.

See the chart on page 48 concerning the installation measurements.

The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below.

a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens
c: distance between the floor and the bottom of the adjusters of the projector
x: distance between the floor and the center of the screen (free)

Unit: mm (inches)

Others

Installation Diagram

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VPL-ES4 Unit: mm (inches)

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

aN1190

(46 3/4)

M 1370

(54)

b x-203

(x-8)

c x-271

(x-10 3/4)

1800

(70 3/4)

2070

(81 5/8)

x-305

(x-12 1/8)

x-372

(x-14 3/4)

2400

(94 3/4)

2760

(108 3/4)

x-406

(x-16)

x-474

(x-18 3/4)

3010

(118 17/32)

3460

(136 1/4)

x-508

(x-20)

x-576

(x-22 3/4)

3620

(142 5/8)

4160

(163 7/8)

x-610

(x-24 1/8)

x-677

(x-26 3/4)

4530

(178 3/8)

5200

(204 3/4)

x-762

(x-30)

x-830

(x-32 3/4)

5440

(214 1/4)

6240

(245 3/4)

x-914

(x-36)

x-982

(x-38 3/4)

6040

(237 7/8)

6940

(273 3/8)

x-1016

(x-40)

x-1084

(x-42 3/4)

7560

(297 3/4)

8680

(341 7/8)

x-1270

(x-50)

x-1338

(x-52 3/4)

9080

(357 5/8)

10420

(410 3/8)

x-1524

(x-60)

x-1592

(x-62 3/4)

(The above-mentioned numerical values differ from the design values because the values in the
table include a tolerance.)

a (N) = {(SS × 18.56/0.6299) – 24.0} × 1.03
a (M) = {(SS × 22.61/0.6299) – 24.0} × 0.97
b = x–(SS/0.6299 × 3.2)
c = x–(SS/0.6299 × 3.2 + 67.6)

VPL-EX4

Unit: mm (inches)

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

aN1190

(46 3/4)

M 1360

(53 1/2)

x-203

b

(x-8)

c x-271

(x-10 3/4)

1800

(70 3/4)

2050

(80 7/8)

x-305

(x-12 1/8)

x-372

(x-14 3/4)

2410

(94 3/4)

2750

(108 1/4)

x-406

(x-16)

x-474

(x-18 3/4)

3020

(118 7/8)

3450

(135 3/4)

x-508

(x-20)

x-576

(x-22 3/4)

3630

(142 7/8)

4140

(163 1/8)

x-610

(x-24 1/8)

x-677

(x-26 3/4)

4550

(179)

5190

(204 1/8)

x-762

(x-30)

x-830

(x-32 3/4)

5460

(215)

6230

(245 1/4)

x-914

(x-36)

x-982

(x-38 3/4)

6070

(239)

6930

(272 5/8)

x-1016

(x-40)

x-1084

(x-42 3/4)

7600

(299 1/8)

8670

(341 1/8)

x-1270

(x-50)

x-1338

(x-52 3/4)

9130

(359 1/4)

10410

(409 5/8)

x-1524

(x-60)

x-1592

(x-62 3/4)

a (N) = {(SS × 18.673/0.6299) – 33.8} × 1.03
a (M) = {(SS × 22.594/0.6299) – 33.9} × 0.97
b = x–(SS/0.6299 × 3.2)
c = x–(SS/0.6299 × 3.2 + 67.6)

The installation measurements and their calculation method for each lens are shown above.

The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.

SS: screen size measured diagonally (inches)
a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens
c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of the projector
x: free
N: minimum
M: maximum

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Installation Diagram

Ceiling Installation (Front Projection)

/8)

Center of the Projector

Center of the screen

Center of the lens

Center of the lens

3

83 (3

102.8(4 1/8)

Holes for mounting a
projector suspension support

)

8

/

1

104.5

(4

)

4

/

1

55 (2

Ceiling

1

/4)

/4)

1

(2

Center of the lens

Hole for mounting a
projector suspension
support (front)

Unit: mm (inches)

Center of the screen

Front of the

cabinet

3

/16) (VPL-ES4)/

28.7 (1

13

10.0 (

/32) (VPL-EX4)

56 (2

57

Center of the lens

Distance between the front of the cabinet and the hole
for mounting a projector suspension support (front)

This section describes the examples for installing the projector on the ceiling.
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended
by Sony.
For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel.
See the chart on page 50 concerning the installation measurements.

The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.
a’: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom

surface of this projector and the center of the screen

b: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom

surface of this projector and the ceiling

x: distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen

Others

Installation Diagram

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VPL-ES4 Unit: mm (inches)

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

a’ N 1220

(48 1/8)

M 1440

(55 1/8)

x b+260

(b+10 1/4)

1820

(71 3/4)

2090

(82 3/8)

b+362

(b+14 3/8)

2430

(95 3/4)

2790

(109 7/8)

b+463

(b+18 1/4)

3040

(119 3/4)

3490

(137 1/2)

b+565

(b+22 1/4)

3640

(143 3/8)

4180

(164 5/8)

b+667

(b+26 3/8)

4550

(179 1/4)

5230

(206)

b+819

(b+32 1/4)

5470

(215 1/2)

6270

(247)

b+971

(b+38 1/4)

6070

(239 1/8)

6970

(274 1/2)

b+1073

(b+42 1/4)

7590

(298 7/8)

8710

(343)

b+1327

(b+52 1/4)

9110

(358 3/4)

10450

(411 1/2)

b+1581

(b+62 1/4)

b Free

(The above-mentioned numerical values differ from the design values because the values in the
table include a tolerance.)

a’(N) = {(SS × 18.56/0.6299) –24.0} × 1.03+27.3
a’(M) = {(SS × 22.61/0.6299)

–24.0} × 0.97+27.3

X = b + (SS/0.6299 × 3.2 + 57.0)

VPL-EX4 Unit: mm (inches)

SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300

a’ N 1230

(48 1/2)

M 1400

(55 1/4)

x b+260

(b+10 1/4)

1840

(72 5/8)

2100

(82 3/4)

b+362

(b+14 3/8)

2450

(96 5/8)

2800

(110 1/8)

b+463

(b+18 1/4)

3060

(120 5/8)

3490

(137 1/2)

b+565

(b+22 1/4)

3680

(144 3/4)

4190

(164 7/8)

b+667

(b+26 3/8)

4590

(180 3/4)

5230

(206)

b+819

(b+32 1/4)

5510

(216 7/8)

6280

(247 1/8)

b+971

(b+38 1/4)

6120

(240 7/8)

6970

(274 1/2)

b+1073

(b+42 1/4)

7640

(301)

8710

(343)

b+1327

(b+52 1/4)

9170

(361 1/8)

10450

(411 1/2)

b+1581

(b+62 1/4)

b Free

a’(N) = {(SS × 18.673/0.6299) –33.8} × 1.03+46
a’(M) = {(SS × 22.594/0.6299)

–33.9} × 0.97+46

X = b + (SS/0.6299 × 3.2 + 57.0)

The installation measurements and their calculation method for each lens are shown above.

The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.

SS: screen size measured diagonally (inches)
a’: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom

surface of this projector and the center of the screen

b: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom

surface of this projector and the ceiling

x: distance between the center of the screen and the ceiling
N: minimum
M: maximum

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Installation Diagram

Dimensions

Front

/4)

1

57 (2

Center of the lens Center of the projector

Side

83 (3

308 (12

3

/8)

1

/4)

/8)

7

98 (3

3

267 (10

/4)

Cross section of
Security bar part

Others

/8)

7

98 (3

13

17

(

/32)

93.4

(3

3

/4)

/32)

11.2

15

(

/16)

9

13.7

(

10

13

(

/32)

Unit: mm (inches)

Dimensions

51

Top

/4)

3

267 (10

1

308 (12

/4)

Unit: mm (inches)

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Dimensions

Index

A

Adjust Picture ..........................................25

Adjust Signal ...........................................27

Air filter ...................................................37

Auto Input Search ....................................29

B

Background .............................................32

Batteries ...................................................12

Brightness ................................................25

C

Color ........................................................25

Color System ...........................................29

Color Temp. .............................................25

Connecting a computer ............................14

Connecting a VCR ..................................15

Contrast ...................................................25

D

DDE .........................................................26

Digital Zoom function .............................21

Dot Phase .................................................27

F

fH (Horizontal Frequency) ......................33

fV (Vertical Frequency) ...........................33

G

Gamma Mode ..........................................25

H

H Size ......................................................27

High Altitude Mode ................................32

Hue ..........................................................25

I

Image Flip ...............................................32

Input-A Signal Sel. ..................................29

Installation ...............................................13

notes .......................................................6

unsuitable conditions .............................7

unsuitable installation ............................6

IR Receiver ..............................................30

L

Lamp Mode ............................................. 32

Lamp replacement .................................. 35

Lamp Timer ............................................ 33

Language ................................................. 31

selecting the menu language ............... 19

Lens ........................................................... 9

Location and function of controls

connector panel ................................... 11

control panel ........................................ 10

rear/bottom ............................................ 9

Remote Commander ........................... 11

top/right side/front ................................ 9

M

Menu

clearing the menu display ................... 24

INFORMATION Menu ....................... 33

INPUT SETTING menu ..................... 27

INSTALL SETTING menu ................. 32

MENU SETTING menu ..................... 31

PICTURE SETTING menu ................ 25

SET SETTING menu .......................... 29

using a menu ....................................... 23

Menu Position ......................................... 31

Message List

caution ................................................. 41

warning ................................................ 40

O

Optional accessories ............................... 43

P

Panel Key Lock ....................................... 30

Picture Mode ........................................... 25

Pin assignment ........................................ 44

Power

turn on ................................................. 16

Power Saving .......................................... 30

Presentation ............................................. 21

Preset Memory No. ................................. 28

Projecting ................................................ 16

R

Remote Commander ............................... 11

front remote control detector .......... 9, 30

location and function of controls ........ 11

rear remote control detector ............ 9, 30

Reset

resetting an item .................................. 24

Others

Index

53

RS-232C connector .................................44

S

Scan Converter ........................................ 28

Screen size ........................................13, 42

Security bar ......................................... 9, 51

Security Lock ....................................20, 32

Security lock .............................................9

Sharpness ................................................25

Shift .........................................................28

Smart APA .............................................. 29

Specifications ..........................................42

Start Up Image ........................................31

Status .......................................................31

Supplied accessories ...............................43

T

Troubleshooting ...................................... 38

V

V Keystone ..............................................32

Volume .................................................... 26

W

Wide Mode ..............................................27

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Index

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