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Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EX70
VPL-EX7
VPL-ES7
Not all models are available in all countries.
Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-135-541-12 (1)
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-ES7 Not all models are available in all countries. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-135-541-12 (1) - Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
- Page 3 For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Precautions ... 5 Notes on Installation and Usage ... 6 Overview About the Supplied Manuals ... 9 Included Attachments ... 9 Location and Function of Controls .. 11 Top/Right Side/Front ... 11 Rear/Bottom ... 11 Control Panel ... 13 Connector Panel ... -
Page 5: Precautions
• 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. -
Page 6: Notes 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 rubber or vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. -
Page 7: Unsuitable Conditions
Hot and humid • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or the temperature is very low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly. -
Page 8: Usage At High Altitude
Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); otherwise, internal heat may build Do not place a blocking object just in front of the lens Do not place any object just in front of the lens that may block the light during projection. -
Page 9: About The Supplied Manuals
The package for this product includes the Main unit (projector) and the following attachments. Check them before use. Main unit (projector) (1) RM-PJ6 Remote Commander (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-967- 100-11/Sony) About the Supplied Manuals / Included Attachments... - Page 10 Carrying case (1) CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (installed in the Remote Commander) AC power cord (1) Lens cap (1) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Security Label (1) Included Attachments...
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Page 11: Location And Function Of Controls
Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front Rear/Bottom qd qf qg qh Location and Function of Controls... -
Page 12: Ac In Socket
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 page 13. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) -
Page 13: Control Panel
Control Panel a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: –... -
Page 14: Menu Key
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... -
Page 15: Connector Panel
Connector Panel VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-ES7 a VIDEO IN connector • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of video equipment. • VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the video output of video equipment. b AUDIO INPUT connector Inputs audio signal attached to the image from INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-EX70 only) or VIDEO. -
Page 16: Remote Commander
d INPUT B connector RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only): Inputs a computer signal. Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. e OUTPUT connector • MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the input connector of the monitor. - Page 17 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 This function is not provided in this projector.
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Page 18: Projecting The Picture
B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector This unit can be operated on a floor or desktop (floor installation), but also can be suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated mounting device (ceiling installation). For details, see “Installation Diagram” on page 52. -
Page 19: Connecting A Vcr
To connect a computer Rear side to monitor output Computer to audio input 1 HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) 2 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Notes • For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable to the AUDIO INPUT connector. -
Page 20: Projecting
1 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) 2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side to audio audio output (R) output 1 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔... - Page 21 The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. Press the ?/1 key. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in green. (The projector cannot be used while the ?/1 key is flashing.) Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
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Page 22: Turning Off The Power
Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ) of the picture. (VPL-EX7/ ES7 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using the v/V/b/B keys. For VPL-EX70 • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. -
Page 23: Convenient Functions
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of several languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 4,5,6 Front remote control detector INPUT NETWORK USB MENU... -
Page 24: Security Lock
The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button. Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Press the v or V key to select “Language,”... - Page 25 Enter the password on this screen. Enter new password key. Power-on cannot be performed without the password. Use: Cancel: Other key Enter the password again to confirm. Re-enter new password key. Be sure to remember this password. Use: Cancel: Other key When the following message is displayed, the setting for security lock is completed.
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Page 26: Other Functions
Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn the power for the entire system on and off, set the direct power on function to “On.” You can turn the power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. -
Page 27: Using A Menu
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Display items Input signal indicator Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel. displayed when no signal is input. - Page 28 To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander.
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Page 29: The Picture Setting Menu
The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 39. PICTURE SETTING Input A P i c t u r e M o d e... - Page 30 Setting items Functions Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature. • High: Makes white colors bluish. • Middle: Makes white part of the picture natural white. • Low: Makes white colors reddish. DDE (Dynamic Selects the mode to play the input video signal Detail according to the material.
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Page 31: The Input Setting Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Functions Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer. -
Page 32: About The Preset Memory No
Setting items Functions Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input. •... -
Page 33: The Set Setting Menu
The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f Input-A Signal Sel.: Au t o C o l o r S y s t e m : Au t o Pow e r S av i n g :... - Page 34 Setting items Functions Power Saving Selects the Power Saving mode. • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
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Page 35: The Menu Setting Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Status (on-screen Sets up the on-screen display. display) When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages. -
Page 36: The Install Setting Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING V Key s t o n e : Au t o I m ag e F l i p : O f f B a ck g ro u n d : B l u e L a m p M o d e :... - Page 37 Notes • The picture quality may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it is an electrical correction. • If you set “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may be reduced.
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Page 38: The Information Menu
The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. INFORMATION V P L - E X 7 0 Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 f H : 4 8 , 4 7 k H z 60,00Hz... - Page 39 Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. PICTURE SETTING menu Item Video or S-Video (Y/ Picture Mode...
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Page 40: Replacing The 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. - Page 41 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. •...
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Page 42: Cleaning The Air Filter
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. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
B Others 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. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short interval. - Page 44 Symptom On-screen display does not appear. Color balance is incorrect. The picture is too dark. The picture is not clear. The image extends beyond the screen. The picture flickers. Sound Symptom No sound. Troubleshooting Cause and Remedy “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.” c Set “Status”...
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Page 45: Messages List
• The projector is being used at a high altitude. c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 1 key flashes in red. The fan is broken. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. (Repetition rate of 4 flashes) 1 key flashes in red. - Page 46 Caution Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Not applicable! The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.” Troubleshooting Meaning and Remedy You have pressed the wrong key.
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Page 47: Specifications
Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-EX70/EX7: 0.63-inch (16.0 mm) XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × VPL-ES7: 0.63-inch (16.0 mm) SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.53 to 22.18 mm/F1.65 to 1.93... -
Page 48: Optional Accessories
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... - Page 49 Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) R/R-Y B/B-Y RESERVE GND (R) GND (G) GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX70 only) RESERVE GND (R) GND (G) GND (B) RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) (VPL-EX70/EX7 only) RXDA Power TXDA...
- Page 50 Preset signals Memory Preset signal Video 60 Hz Video 50 Hz 480/60i 575/50i 480/60p 575/50p 1080/60i 1080/50i 720/60p 720/50p 640 × 350 640 × 400 640 × 480 800 × 600 832 × 624 1024 × 768 1152 × 864 1152 ×...
- Page 51 Memory Preset signal 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz SXGA VESA 75 Hz 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 60 Hz 1280 × 768 WXGA 60Hz 1280 ×...
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Page 52: Installation Diagram
Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) Wall Center of the screen Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done. This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc. See the chart on page 53 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below. - Page 53 (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 1180 1780 2390 M 1330 2020 2700 (106 a (N) = {(PS × 29.376) × 1.03} – 31.7 a (M) = {(PS × 35.202) × 0.97} – 31.7 b = x – {PS × 5.055 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 – 4.5} c = x –...
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Page 54: Ceiling Installation (Front Projection)
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart on page 55 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below. - Page 55 (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 a’ N 1200 1800 2410 (95) M 1350 2040 2720 (107 a’(N) = {(PS × 29.415) × 1.03} - 32.0 + 16.4 a’(M) = {(PS × 35.283) × 0.97} - 32.0 + 16.4 x = b + {PS × 5.073 + (a’+ 32.0 - 16.4) × 0.07344 - 2.3 + 72.5} The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.
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Page 56: Dimensions
Dimensions Front Side Dimensions 314 (12 69.5 (2 Center of the projector 269 (10 Unit: mm (inches) Unit: mm (inches) - Page 57 314 (12 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
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Page 58: Index
Index Adjust Picture ... 29 Air filter ... 42 Aspect ... 31, 32 Auto Input Search ... 33 Background ... 36 Batteries ... 17 Brightness ... 29 CC Display ... 34 Color ... 29 Color System ... 33 Color Temp..30 Connecting a computer ... - Page 59 Reset resetting an item ...28 RS-232C connector ...49 Security bar ...12 Security Lock ...24, 36 Security lock ...12 Sharpness ...29 Shift ...31 Smart APA ...33 Specifications ...47 Start Up Image ...35 Status ...35 Supplied accessories ...48 Troubleshooting ...43 V Keystone ...36 Volume ...30 Index...
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