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4-135-541-11 (1)
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EX70
VPL-EX7
VPL-ES7
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct WARNING the interference by one or more of the following measures: To reduce the risk of fire or electric – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. shock, do not expose this apparatus – Increase the separation between the to rain or moisture. equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a To avoid electrical shock, do not open circuit different from that to which the the cab
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Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin Disposal of the used lamp (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) For the customers in the USA Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG Lamp in this product contains mercury. wires Disposal of these materials may be regulated Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less due to environmental considerations. For 5 than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 /8 in.) disposal or recycling information, please Rating Minimum 10A, 125V contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................5 About the Preset Memory No. ....32 The SET SETTING Menu ................33 Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........35 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......36 Overview The INFORMATION Menu .............38 Features ..............................................9 Location and Function of Controls .. 10 Maintenance Top/Right Side/Front .................. 10 Rear/Bottom ............................
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Preventing internal heat build-up Precautions The unit is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these holes, Safety or internal heat build-up may occur, causing � Check that the operating voltage of your picture degradation or damage to the unit is identical with the voltage of your projector. local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony Cleaning personnel. � Should any liquid o
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� If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. Notes on Installation � If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of and Usage time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. Unsuitable Installation LCD data projector Do not install the projector in the following This LCD data projector is manufactured situations. Installation is these situations using high-precision technology. You may,
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Hot and humid Very dusty, extremely smoky locations � Avoid installing the unit in a location Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or where the temperature or humidity is very extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, high, or the temperature is very low. the air filter will become obstructed, and this � To avoid moisture condensation, do not may cause a malfunction of the unit or install the unit in a location where the damage it. Dust preventing the air passing temperature may ris
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Do not block the ventilation holes Usage at High Altitude When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components. Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything Notes on Use that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); otherwise, internal heat may build Note on carrying
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Overview B Overview Panel key lock This function locks all the keys on the Features control panel of the projector, allowing use of the keys on the Remote Commander. This High brightness · High picture prevents the projector from operating performance incorrectly. High brightness Other Convenient Functions Sony’s unique optical system allows high � On-screen menu in 17 languages efficiency. � Picture muting � Freeze High picture performance � Lamp mode switching function VPL-EX70/EX7:Thre
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Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front 4 1 2 5 3 6 Rear/Bottom qa qs qd qfqg qh 78 9 0 10 Location and Function of Controls
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Overview a Ventilation holes (exhaust) b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see “Control Panel” on Security bar page 12. e Zoom ring p Security lock Adjusts the picture size. Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). f Focus ring Web page address: Adjusts the picture focus. http://www.kensington.com/ g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air Note filter cover To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter
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Control Panel 123 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key about 90 seconds after the power is turned off. Turns on the projector when the – Lights in orange when the power projector is in standby mode. To turn off saving mode is on. the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 For detail, see page 22. key for about one second. Lights up or flashes under the following b INPUT key conditions: Selects an input signal. The input signal – Lights in red when the AC power cor
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Overview For detail, see page 45. e MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu. f PIC MUTING key Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the picture. Location and Function of Controls 13
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Connector Panel 13 2 456 VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 13 2 5 6 VPL-ES7 1325 a VIDEO IN connector c INPUT A connector � S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): RGB (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to the S video output of Inputs a computer signal, video GBR video equipment. signal, component signal, or DTV signal � VIDEO (phone type): depending on the connected equipment. Connects to the video output of video Connects to the output connector of equipment. equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. b
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Overview d INPUT B connector Remote Commander RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only): The keys that have the same names as those Inputs a computer signal. on the control panel function identically. Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an 9 optional cable. 1 0 e OUTPUT connector INPUT NETWORK USB 2 qa � MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin MENU APA female): 3 qs Connects to the input connector of the ENTER monitor. Only the computer signal on 4 the
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k USB key This function is not provided in this projector. l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer. For details, see “Smart APA” in “The SET SETTING Menu” on page 33. m LENS key 2 Install the lithium battery. This function is not provided in this projector. n KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) /TILT key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image. Pressing this key, the adjustment me
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Projecting the Picture 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 * Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) 40 80 100 150 200 250 300 (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (3.6) (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (2
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To connect a computer Connecting the Rear side Projector VPL-EX70 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 com
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Projecting the Picture appear properly. Set your computer to output 1 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) the signal to only the external monitor. 2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Note Rear side To connect a Macintosh computer equipped VPL-EX70 with a video output connector of a type having two
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4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source. Projecting Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video 1,2 (VPL-EX70 only) To input from Press INPUT to display Computer/Component Input-A connected to the INPUT A connector Computer connected to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX70 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment S-Video connected to the S VIDEO input connector Smart APA
