This Quick Reference Manual explains
the connections and basic operations of
this unit, and gives notes on operations
and information required for maintenance.
For details on the operations, refer to the
Operating Instructions contained in the
supplied CD-ROM.
For safety precautions, refer to the
separate “Safety Regulations.”
Using the CD-ROM
Manuals
The supplied CD-ROM contains
Operating Instructions and ReadMe file in
Japanese, English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Russian.
First, refer to the ReadMe file.
Preparations
To read the Operating Instructions in the
CD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or
later is required. If the Adobe Acrobat
Reader is not installed in your computer,
you can download free Acrobat Reader
software from URL of Adobe Systems.
To read the Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are contained
in the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the
supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer, and the CD-ROM
will start automatically after a while.
Select the Operating Instructions you
want to read.
The CD-ROM may not start automatically
depending on the computer. In this case,
open the Operating Instructions file as
follows:
(In case of Windows)
1 Open “My Computer.” (“Computer” is
displayed in Windows Vista.)
2 Right-click the CD-ROM icon and
select “Explorer.”
3 Double-click “index.htm” file and select
the Operating Instructions you want to
read.
(In case of Macintosh)
1 Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the
desk top.
2 Double-click “index.htm” file and select
the Operating Instructions you want to
read.
Note
If you cannot open “index.htm” file, doubleclick on the Operating Instructions you want to
read from among those in
“Operating_Instructions” folder.
On trademarks
• 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.
• Kensington is a registered trademark of
Kensington Technology Group.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• VESA is a registered trademark of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the
Video Electronics Standards Association.
• All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. In
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not
specified.
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About the Quick Reference Manual / Using the CD-ROM Manuals
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Notes on Use
Note on the Ventilation Holes
Do not block ventilation holes (exhaust/intake). If they are blocked, internal heat may
build up and cause fire or damage to the unit.
Check the positions of the ventilation holes shown in the following illustrations.
For other precautions, read the separate “Safety Regulations” carefully.
Top/Right Side/Front
a Ventilation
holes
(exhaust)
b Remote
control
detector
c Indicators
d Ventilation
holes (intake)
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
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Notes on Use
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Projecting
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
• Use the proper cables for each connection.
• Insert the cable plugs firmly. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the
plug, not the cable itself.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.
To connect a computer (Analog)
a Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
b Connect the projector to a computer.
VPL-EX70
1
1
Stereo audio connecting cable
(not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
2
2
HD D-sub 15 pin
cable (supplied)
Note
For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO INPUT connector.
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To connect a VCR/DVD player
a Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
b Connect the projector to a video equipment.
For video signal connections, the following three connecting options are available:
1 Composite video (phono) cable (not supplied)
2 S video (Mini DIN 4-pin) cable (not supplied)
3 Component (phono
× 3) cable (not supplied)
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1
VPL-EX70
2
2
Stereo audio connecting cable
(not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
Note
For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO INPUT connector.
Projecting
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Projecting
a Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
b Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
c Press the INPUT key on the Remote Commander or the control panel to
select the input source.
d When the computer is connected, set it to output the signal to only the
external monitor.
Input-A
Input-B
(VPL-EX70 only)
Video
S-Video
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1
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2
2
Power
or
Fn
4
4
FxF7
Adjusting the Projector
a Adjust the position of the picture.
b Adjust the size of the picture.
c Adjust the focus.
The projector is equipped with the Picture menu to select the picture mode, and the
Screen menu to select the appropriate aspect ratio of the picture.
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3
2
2
1
1
Turning off the Power
a Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
b When a message appears, press the ?/1 (on/standby) key again.
c Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running
and the ?/1 (on/standby) key lights in red. (Except when using the Direct
Power On/Off function or the Off & Go function.)
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1
2
2
Projecting
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Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is
consumable product. Thus replace the
lamp with a new one in the following
cases.
• When the lamp has burnt out or dims
• “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on
the screen
• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
(repeats flashing three times)
The lamp life varies depending on
conditions of use.
Use an LMP-E191 Projector Lamp as the
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the
LMP-E191 may cause damage to the
projector.
Notes
• If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony
personnel to replace the lamp and to check
inside.
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle.
• 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.
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).
Handle
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC
outlet.
Note
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector, wait for at least an hour for the
lamp to cool.
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)
beneath the projector. Turn the
projector over so you can see its
underside.
Note
Be sure that the projector is stable after
turning it over.
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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.
• Do not allow any liquid or other objects
into the slot to avoid electrical shock or
fire.
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.
7 Turn the projector back over.
8 Connect the power cord.
?/1 key lights in red.
The
9 Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector
on.
SET SETTING
Smart APA: On
Auto Input Search:
Input-A Signal Sel.:
Color System: Auto
Power Saving: Off
Panel Key Lock: Off
CC Display: Off
Lamp Timer Reset
Off
Auto
Input-A
12Select “Execute” with the V key, and
then press the ENTER key.
The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0,
and “Change the Lamp and clean the
Filter?” is displayed in the menu
screen.
Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?
No:
Yes:
Refer to page 10 for “Cleaning the Air
Filter”.
13Select “Yes” with the v key.
“Lamp Timer Reset Complete!” is
displayed in the menu screen.
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).
10Press the MENU key, and then select
the SET SETTING menu.
11Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then
press the ENTER key.
Replacing the Lamp
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Cleaning the Air
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned whenever
you replace the lamp. Remove the air
filter, and then remove the dust with a
vacuum cleaner.
The time needed to clean the air filter will
vary 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 Draw out the air filter cover and
remove it.
Air filter
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.
3 Remove the air filter.
Claws
4 Wash the air filter with a mild
detergent solution and dry it in a
shaded place.
5 Attach the air filter so that it fits into
the each claws on the air filter cover
and replace the cover.
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Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
For details on the symptoms, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CD-ROM.
Power
SymptomCause and Remedy
The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short
Picture
SymptomCause 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 is not clear.• The picture is out of focus.
The image extends beyond
the screen.
interval.
c Wait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power.
• The lamp cover is not secured.
c Close the lamp cover securely.
• The air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the air filter cover securely.
c Check that the proper connections have been made.
• The connections are wrong.
c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn
the projector on according to the following procedures.
1 Connect the projector to the computer.
2 Turn the projector on.
3 Start the computer.
• Input selection is incorrect.
c Select the input source correctly.
• The picture is muted.
c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting.
• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a
computer.
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor .
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.
c Adjust the focus.
• 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” in the Input setting menu properly.
Troubleshooting
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SymptomCause and Remedy
The picture flickers.“Dot Phase” in the Input setting menu has not been adjusted
properly.
c Adjust “Dot Phase” in the Input setting menu properly.
Indicators
MessageMeaning 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)
?/1 key flashes in red.
(Repetition rate of 2
flashes)
The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
c Attach the cover securely.
• The lamp has reached the end of its life.
c Replace the lamp.
• 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 INSTALL SETTING
menu is set to “On.”
?/1 key flashes in red.
(Repetition rate of 4
flashes)
?/1 key flashes in red.
(Repetition rate of 6
flashes)
The fan is broken.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the
indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then
turn the projector on again. If the
persists, the electrical system has failed.
?/1 flashes in red and the problem
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
?/1
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Specifications
Projection system
LCD panelVPL-EX70/EX7: 0.63-inch XGA
Lamp190 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size
Light output
1)
When the Lamp Mode is set to “High.”
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor./
Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone
function has been done. )
There may be a slight difference between the
actual value and the design value shown above.
Color system NTSC
Acceptable computer signals
2)
Set the resolution and the frequency of the
signal of the connected computer within the
range of acceptable preset signals of the
projector.
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.
Specifications
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Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-E191
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