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3-864-641-12 (2)
LCD Data Projector
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
VPL-SC50U
VPL-SC50E
VPL-SC50M
ª 1998 by Sony Corporation
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English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not For the customers of VPL-SC50E/SC50M expose the unit to rain or moisture. LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RAYONNEMENT LASER To avoid electrical shock, do not open the NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified LASER–STRAHLING This label is located on the NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2 personnel only. rear of the Remote MAX OUTPUT:1mW WAVE LENG
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For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. For the customers in the United Kingdom WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is
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English Table of Contents Overview Precautions ................................................................ 6 (EN) Features...................................................................... 8 (EN) Location and Function of Controls .......................... 9 (EN) Front/Left Side ..........................................................9 (EN) Rear/Right Side/Bottom.......................................... 12 (EN) Remote Commander ............................................... 15 (EN)
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Precautions On safety • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • 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
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Overview On 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. On repacking • Save th
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Features High portability • Light weight/small size This projector has come to miniaturized to 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz) of mass by adopting magnesium die-casting body. And a carrying handle is epuipped with the projector. You can easily carry it with your computer. High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting the new developed optical system and the 120 W UHP lamp allow high brightness (light output 500 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture. • High resolution By adopt
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Location and Function of Controls Front/Left Side 0 9 1 8 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 Zoom ring 0 Carrying handle Adjusts the size of the picture. Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying. 2 Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. 3 Lens Open the lens shutter before projection. 4 Lens shutter 5 Front remote control detector 6 Adjuster Used to keep the projector level if it is installed on an uneven surface. For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use the adjuster” on page 13 (EN). 7 Venti
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Location and Function of Controls Control panel LIGHT VOLUME I /u 1 ON 0 /STANDBY POWER 9 DP INPUT SAVING 8 2 TEMP MENU /FAN LAMP /COVER 3 7 4 RESET ENTER 6 5 POWER SAVING: Lights up when the projector is 1 I / u (on / standby) key Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in in the power saving mode. When POWER the standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to in green when the power is turned on. ON, the projector goes into the power saving W
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4 MENU key Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu. 5 ENTER key Enters the settings of items in the menu system. 6 RESET key Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset value. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen. 7 Arrow keys (V/v/B/b) Used to select the menu or to make various adjustments. 8 DP (Dot Phase) key Adjusts the dot phase when a signal from the computer is input. 9 VOLUME +/– keys Adjust the volume of the built-in
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Location and Function of Controls Rear/Right Side/Bottom !Á 0 1 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Rear remote control detector 8 Adjuster button 2 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 9 Lens shutter dial Turn the dial upward to open the lens shutter. 3 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. 0 Right speaker 4 Security lock !Á Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s). The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s Notes MicroSaver Security System. • Do not
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How to use the adjuster To stand the projector firmly The adjuster can be stretched outwards to stand the To adjust height projector firmly. While lifting the projector, adjust the height so that the projector becomes level. Press the adjuster button while lifting the projector to adjust the height. Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. Adjuster button • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjusters out. • If the adjuster is not stretched out toward
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Location and Function of Controls Connector panel Right side S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R 3 AUDIO OUT 1 2 AUDIO IN INPUT A MOUSE 1 Video/audio input connector 2 INPUT-A connector Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR. Connect to external equipment such as a computer. You can control the mouse signal with the Remote S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of a video equipment. Commander. INPUT A (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to VIDEO (phono type):
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Remote Commander The keys which have the same names as on the control Notes on laser beam panel function identically. • Do not look into the laser transmitter. You can control a connected computer using the • Do not aim the laser at people. Remote Commander. For details, see “Connecting with a Computer” on page 18 (EN). Front Rear !¦!¥ !¤ COMMAND I / u OFF ON 1 !° MUTING INPUT AUDIO PICTURE 2 !¢ APA !£ MENU LASER !ª 3 V 4 B b 5 !» ENTER R CLICK v !Á 6 RESET 7 VOLUME + 8 – 9, 0 1 I / u key 7 RESE
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Location and Function of Controls !¼ CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack) Battery installation This jack does not operated with this unit. 1 Push and slide to open the lid. Note The Remote Commander does not function if the cable is connected to this jack. !Á ENTER key !ª MENU key !£ APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key 2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) This key does not operated with this unit. with the correct polarity. !¢ MUTING keys Be sure to install the battery from Cut off the
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Setting up and projecting Installing the Projector This section describes the installation arrangements for installing the projector. Horizontal center of the screen The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Unit: m (feet) Screen size (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 Minimum 1.4 (4.6) 2.2 (7.1) 2.9 (9.5) 3.6 (11.9) 4.4 (14.4) 5.5 (18.1) Distance Maximum 1.6 (5.4) 2.5 (8.1) 3.3 (10.9) 4.2 (13.7) 5.0 (16.5) 6.3 (20.6)
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Connecting Connecting with a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector with a computer. For details on how to connect a VCR or component equipment, see page 20 (EN). When the projector is connected to a computer, you can control the mouse of a computer by the Remote Commander. The R/L CLICK keys and joy stick function as follows. Note Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remoter control detector on the projector. Ke
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Note Supplied mouse cables may not work properly according to your computer. When connecting with an IBM PC/AT compatible computer to serial port SIC-S21 Mouse cable for serial port (not supplied) Computer or to mouse port SIC-S22 Mouse cable for PS/2 port (supplied) Right side S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Stereo audio connecting to audio out cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN to monitor out SMF-401 HD D-sub 15-pin INPUT A MOUSE cable (supplied) When connecting with a Macintosh computer For deta
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Connecting Connecting with a VCR/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector with a VCR, external active speakers, and component equipment. For details on how to connect a computer, see page 18 (EN). Also refer to the instruction manuals of equipment to be connected. When making connections, be sure to: • turn off all equipment before making any connections. • use the proper cables for each connection. • insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are not full
