Sony Ericsson VPL-EX70 User Manual

4-135-541-11 (1)© 2009 Sony CorporationDataProjectorOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it

10Location and Function of ControlsLocation and Function of ControlsTop/Right Side/FrontRear/Bottom24561378 90qaqs qd qf qg qh

11Location and Function of ControlsOverviewa Ventilation holes (exhaust)b LensRemove the lens cover before projection.c Front remote control detectord

12Location and Function of Controlsa ?/1 (On/Standby) keyTurns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. To turn off the power, press th

13Location and Function of ControlsOverviewFor detail, see page 45.e MENU keyDisplays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu.f PIC MUTING k

14Location and Function of Controlsa VIDEO IN connector• S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):Connects to the S video output of video equipment.• VIDEO (phone typ

15Location and Function of ControlsOverviewd INPUT B connectorRGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only):Inputs a computer signal.Connect

16Location and Function of Controlsk USB keyThis function is not provided in this projector.l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) keyAutomatically adjusts a pi

17Installing the ProjectorProjecting the PictureB Projecting the PictureInstalling the ProjectorThere may be a slight difference between the actual va

18Connecting the ProjectorConnecting the ProjectorWhen you connect the projector, make sure to:• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

19Connecting the ProjectorProjecting the Pictureappear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor.For details, refe

2WARNINGWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open t

20ProjectingProjecting1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, and connect all equipment, then remove the lens cover.The ?/1 key lights in red and

21ProjectingProjecting the PictureThe key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer.6 Adjust

22Turning Off the PowerTurning Off the Power1 Press the ?/1 key.“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off

23Selecting the Menu LanguageConvenient FunctionsB Convenient FunctionsSelecting the Menu LanguageYou can select one of seventeen languages for displa

24Security LockSecurity LockThe projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to

25Other FunctionsConvenient Functions2 Enter the password.Enter the password that was set.If you call the customer service center because you have for

26Other Functions2 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.3 Press the D ZOOM + key

27Using a MENUAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuB Adjustments and Settings Using a MenuUsing a MENUThe projector is equipped with an on-screen menu

28Using a MENUTo clear the menuPress the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute.To reset items that have b

29The PICTURE SETTING MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuThe PICTURE SETTING MenuThe PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or v

3WARNINGPlug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration)Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG wiresLength Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Le

30The PICTURE SETTING MenuColor Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.• High: Makes white colors bluish.• Middle: Makes white part of the picture natura

31The INPUT SETTING MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuThe INPUT SETTING MenuThe INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal.When the

32The INPUT SETTING Menu• For Aspect, some of the “Aspect” setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the input signal.• Note that if

33The SET SETTING MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuThe SET SETTING MenuThe SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector

34The SET SETTING Menu• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes a black portion around it, t

35The MENU SETTING MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuThe MENU SETTING MenuThe MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.Setting

36The INSTALL SETTING MenuThe INSTALL SETTING MenuThe INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.INSTALL SETTINGInput-AV

37The INSTALL SETTING MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu• The picture quality may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it

38The INFORMATION MenuThe INFORMATION MenuThe INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the

39The INFORMATION MenuAdjustments and Settings Using a MenuInput signals and adjustable/setting itemsSome of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted

4Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPrecautions ... 5Notes on Installation and Usage ... 6OverviewFeatures

40Replacing the LampB MaintenanceReplacing the LampThe lamp used as a light source is consumable product. Thus replace the lamp with a new one in the

41Replacing the LampMaintenance5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws (b). Fold down the hand

42Cleaning the Air FilterCleaning the Air FilterThe air filter should be cleaned whenever you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove

43TroubleshootingOthersB OthersTroubleshootingIf the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the

44TroubleshootingSoundOn-screen display does not appear.“Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING men

45TroubleshootingOthersRemote CommanderOthersIndicatorsWarning MessagesUse the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen

46TroubleshootingCaution MessagesUse the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.Message Meaning and RemedyNot applica

47SpecificationsOthersSpecificationsOptical characteristicsProjection system3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection systemLCD panel VPL-EX70/EX7: 0.63-inch X

48SpecificationsR: 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 sync

49SpecificationsOthersPin assignmentINPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female)INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only)RS-232C conn

5PrecautionsPrecautionsSafety• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adap

50SpecificationsPreset signalsMemory No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –3 480

51SpecificationsOthers• When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed properly.• When an SXGA+ si

52Installation DiagramInstallation DiagramThis section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.See the chart on page 53 conc

53Installation DiagramOthersa (N) = {(PS × 29.376) × 1.03} – 31.7a (M) = {(PS × 35.202) × 0.97} – 31.7b = x – {PS × 5.055 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 – 4.5}

54Installation DiagramThis section describes the examples for installing the projector on the ceiling.When installing the projector on the ceiling, us

55Installation DiagramOthersa’(N) = {(PS × 29.415) × 1.03} - 32.0 + 16.4a’(M) = {(PS × 35.283) × 0.97} - 32.0 + 16.4x = b + {PS × 5.073 + (a’+ 32.0 -

56DimensionsDimensionsFrontUnit: mm (inches)SideUnit: mm (inches)Center of the projector109 (4 3/8)314 (12 3/8)69.5 (2 5/8)72.2 (2 7/8)269 (10 5/8)109

57DimensionsOthersTopUnit: mm (inches)314 (12 3/8)269 (10 5/8)

58IndexIndexAAdjust Picture ... 29Air filter ...42Aspect ...

59IndexOthersResetresetting an item ...28RS-232C connector ...49SScreen size ...

6Notes on Installation and Usage• If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.• If the cabinet is in contact with a r

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7Notes on Installation and UsageHot and humid• Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or the temperat

8Notes on Installation and UsageDo not block the ventilation holesAvoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that covers the ventilation holes (exha

9FeaturesOverviewB OverviewFeaturesHigh brightness · High picture performanceHigh brightnessSony’s unique optical system allows high efficiency.High p