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4-262-154-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-VW90ES
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Wartungsarbeiten stets nur WARNING qualifiziertem Fachpersonal. DIESES GERÄT MUSS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose GEERDET WERDEN. this apparatus to rain or For the customers in the U.S.A. and moisture. Canada To avoid electrical shock, do WARNING: not open the cabinet. Refer Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V servicing to qualified may require the use of a different line cord or personnel only. attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire
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All interface cables used to connect Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or peripherals must be shielded in order to guarantee matters please refer to the comply with the limits for a digital device addresses given in separate service or pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC guarantee documents. Rules. Pour les clients en Europe If you have any questions about this product, Le fabricant de ce produit est Sony you may call; Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Sony Customer Information S
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For the customers in Taiwan only 4
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Table of Contents Precautions .........................................7 Projecting Projecting the Picture on the Location of Controls Screen ..............................................31 Front/Right Side .................................8 Turning Off the Power ............... 32 Rear/Bottom .......................................9 Operating the BRAVIA Sync Remote Control ................................10 Compatible Equipment with the Remote Control of the Projector ...... 33 3D Glasses .
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About the Preset Memory No. ... 67 Others About the Control for HDMI ........... 68 About the x.v.Color ......................... 69 About the simulated 3D feature ....... 69 Troubleshooting ...............................70 Warning Indicators ..................... 73 Message Lists ............................. 74 Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter and Cleaning the Ventilation Holes (intake) .............................................76 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 79 Cle
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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. � 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 a
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Location of Controls Front/Right Side You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote control to operate the projector. Press the button and open Control panel the cover. LAMP/COVER LENS button (1 page 19) indicator M/m/, (arrow)/ (1 page 73) (enter) button (1 page 47) MENU button (1 page 47) ON/STANDBY indicator INPUT button (1 page 31) (1 page 19) ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch (1 page 20) Open button Note Ventilation While the ON/STANDBY indicator h
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Location of Controls Rear/Bottom Remote control detector (1 page 19) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Lamp cover (1 page 77) Adjusters (1 page 23) Filter holder (1 page 78) Ventilation holes (intake) (1 page 14) Projector suspension support attaching hole (1 page 93) 9
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Remote Control Infrared transmitter LIGHT button ?/1 (On/standby) Illuminates the buttons on switch (1 page 20) the remote control. INPUT button (1 page 31) PICTURE MODE buttons (1 page 42) Buttons to operate BRAVIA Sync compatible equipment (1 page 33) RESET button LENS button (1 page 47) (1 page 19) M/m/, (arrow)/ (enter) buttons (1 page 47) MENU button BLACK LEVEL button (1 page 47) (1 page 43) GAMMA CORRECTION ADVANCED IRIS button button (1 page 43) (1 page 43) COLOR SPACE button COLO
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Location of Controls 3D Glasses 1 Slide switch 5 Filter attachment Set the switch for a comfortable fit (1 Filters are attached to view the 3D video page 40). images. 2 Battery cover Note Detach the cover when replacing the Do not remove the filters. You cannot view battery (1 page 80). the 3D video images without them. Before use: Remove 6 Power button the battery’s insulating sheet before using the Power on: Press once product for the first time. Power off: Hold power button down for 2
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Connections and Preparations This section describes how to install the projector and screen, how to connect the equipment from which you want to project the picture, etc. Unpacking Check the carton to make sure it contains the following items: � Remote control (1) and � AC power cord (1) � ImageDirector3 CD-ROM (1) Size AA (R6) manganese batteries (2) � Operating Instructions (this manual) (1) � 3D glasses (including the batteries) (2) � Pouch for the 3D glasses (2) � Filter attachments for the
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Connections and Preparations Step 1: Installing the Projector The projector displays pictures output from Installing the projector in such a location a VCR or other device. may cause a malfunction of the unit due to The lens shift allows you to have broader moisture condensation or rise in options for placing the projector and temperature. viewing pictures easily. Near a heat or smoke sensor Before Setting Up the Projector Unsuitable installation Do not place the projector in the following
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Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes (intake 15° or more or exhaust) Avoid using the projector tilted at an angle Ventilation holes of more than 15 degrees. (intake) Do not install the projector anywhere other than on a level surface or on the ceiling. Installing the projector in such a location may result in uneven color uniformity or reduce the reliability of the effects of the Ventilation holes lamp. (exhaust) When ins
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Connections and Preparations Positioning the Projector and a Screen The installation distance between the projector and a screen varies depending on the size of the screen or whether or not you use the lens shift features. 1 Determine the installation position of the projector and screen. You can obtain a good quality picture if you position the projector so that the center of the lens is within the area indicated in gray in the illustration. Use the values L, x and y in the table on page 16 o
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When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 SS (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 minimum 1201 1825 2448 3072 3695 4631 6189 7748 9307 3 7 1 1 3 3 1 1 L (47 / ) (71 / ) (96 / ) (121) (145 / ) (182 / ) (243 / ) (305 / ) (366 / ) 8 8 2 2 8 4 8 2 maximum 1840 2782 3723 4664 5605 7017 9371 11724 14077 1 5 5 5 3 3 5 1 (72 / ) (109 / ) (146 / ) (183 / ) (220 / ) (276 / ) (369) (461 / ) (554 / ) 2 8 8 8 4 8 8 4 x 0
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Connections and Preparations When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen size Screen Size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 250 300 SS (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 5080 6350 7620 minimum 1480 2243 3006 3770 4533 5677 7585 9493 11401 3 3 3 1 1 5 5 3 7 L (58 / ) (88 / ) (118 / ) (148 / ) (178 / ) (223 / ) (298 / ) (373 / ) (448 / ) 8 8 8 2 2 8 8 4 8 maximum 2262 3414 4566 5718 6870 8598 11478 14357 17237 1 1 7 1 1 5 1 5 (89 / ) (134 / ) (179 / ) (225 / ) (270 / ) (338 / ) (452)
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2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen. Top view Screen 3 Project an image on the screen and adjust the picture so that it fits the screen (1 page 19). Note When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the projector. 18
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Connections and Preparations Step 2: Adjusting the Picture Position Project an image on the screen and then adjust the picture position. ON/STANDBY indicator 1 Remote control detector 2 ?/1 (On/ standby) switch 3, 4, 5 Lens button Tip The ?/1 (ON/STANDBY), INPUT, LENS, MENU, and M/m/,/ (joystick) buttons on the side panel of the projector function the same as those on the remote control. Note Depending on the installation location of the projector, you may not control it with the remote co
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2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. The lens protector will open. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes Flashes in green for in green, and then lights in green. a while (tens of When the ON/STANDBY indicator seconds) and then flashes, “Starting...” appears on the lights in green. screen. 3 Adjust the focus. Press the LENS button repeatedly until the Lens Focus adjustment window (test pattern) appears. Then adjust the focus of the picture by pressing the M/m/, bu