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SERVICE MANUAL MODEL MODEL DEST......... VPL-XC50U RM-PJM600 US/CND VPL-XC50E VPL-XC50M LCD DATA PROJECTOR...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. SERVICE INFORMATIONS 2-1. Circuit Boards Location ................2-1 2-2. H and NF Boards Removal ................2-2 2-3. Hood Assy Removal ..................2-2 2-4. C Board Removal ..................2-3 2-5. G Board and Power Block Removal ............2-3 2-6.
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• When the Remote Commander causes malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the Remote Commander as new one according to the guarantee. (GB) (GB)
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Table of Contents Overview Precautions ............... 6 (GB) Features ..............8 (GB) Location and Function of Controls ......9 (GB) Front/Left Side ............9 (GB) Rear/Right Side/Bottom ......... 12 (GB) Remote Commander ..........15 (GB) Setting up and projecting Installing the Projector ........... 17 (GB) Connecting ..............
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If voltage adaptation is required, consult with Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a qualified Sony personnel. mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.
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Features Location and Function of Controls High portability Front/Left Side • 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 equipped with the projector.
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Location and Function of Controls 4 MENU key Control panel Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu. 5 ENTER key Enters the settings of items in the menu system. LIGHT VOLUME I / u 6 RESET key /STANDBY POWER INPUT...
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Location and Function of Controls To stand the projector firmly How to use the adjuster Rear/Right Side/Bottom The adjuster can be extended outwards to support the projector firmly. To adjust height While lifting the projector, adjust the height so that the !¡...
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Location and Function of Controls Connector panel Remote Commander Notes on laser beam The keys which have the same names as on the control panel function identically. • Do not look into the laser transmitter. Right side You can control a connected computer using the •...
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Installing the Projector Location and Function of Controls !º CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack) This section describes the installation arrangements for installing the Battery installation This jack does not operated with this unit. projector. Push and slide to open the lid. Note The Remote Commander does not function if the cable is connected to this jack.
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Connecting Note Connecting with a Computer Supplied mouse cables may not work properly according to your computer. This section describes how to connect the projector with a computer. For details on how to connect a VCR, 15k RGB, or component equipment, see page 20 (GB).
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Connecting Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/Component Equipment Notes • Set the aspect ratio using ASPECT in the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. This section describes how to connect the projector with a VCR, external active speakers, and 15k RGB/component equipment. •...
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Projecting Projecting Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the picture. Rear remote control detector Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. Note Do not look into the lens when the projector lamp is on. Press Adjust the volume the VOLUME +/–...
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Using the MENU Projecting The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for To turn off the power To clear the menu display making various adjustments and settings. To select the language used in the menu, see page Press the I / u key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel. Press the MENU key.
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The PICTURE CTRL Menu The PICTURE CTRL (control) menu is used for CONTRAST SHARP COLOR TEMP adjusting the picture. Unadjustable items depending on the input signal are Adjusts the picture contrast. Adjusts the picture sharpness. Adjusts the color temperature. not displayed in the menu. V I DEO P I CTURE CTRL When the video signal is input...
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The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input DOT PHASE ASPECT Input signals and adjustable/setting items signal. Unadjustable items depending on the input signal are Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
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S I RCS RECE I VER : FRONT&REAR 31.469 70.086 H-pos V-neg 800 Macintosh 21” 1456 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos V-neg 832 Sony News 1708 640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848 PC-9821 1600...
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Installation Example The SET SETTING Menu You can not install the projector upside down, such as on a ceiling. POWER SAVING When set to ON, the projector goes into the power a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
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Unsuitable Installation Notes on Installation Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations Carry out the followings. may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. No toppling of the unit Poorly ventilated Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction.
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Maintenance Press and hold the PUSH button and remove the Notes Replacing the Lamp Loosen the screw on the lamp unit with the Philips air filter cover on the right side of the projector. • The lamp becomes a high temperature after turnig off screwdriver.
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If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem, using the following Symptom Cause Remedy guide. If the problem still persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. The LAMP/COVER indicator The lamp cover or the air filter cover is Attach the cover securely (see pages 36 (GB) and flashes.
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GND (G) N.C. GND (B) ..................................................................................1) LMP-600 and VLC-SC50 may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standard IT 7.228. (GB) (GB)
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Specifications MOUSE connector (13-pin, female) SIC-S21 (not supplied) Dimensions 13-pin D-sub 9-pin Bottom Front Rear 106.9 (4 ⁄ 98.2 (3 ⁄ Center of 52 (2 ⁄ the lens 98/AT/TXD +5V/DTR 98/AT/TXD CLOCK +5V/DTR 48.5 48.5 DATA CLOCK ⁄ ⁄ DATA L/PS L/PS 64.6...
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Index Specifications Adjuster 13 (GB) Lamp replacement 36 (GB) SCAN CONV (Scan converter) 29 (GB) Adjusting LANGUAGE 31 (GB) Screen size 17 (GB), 33 (GB) memory of the settings 25 (GB) Laser pointer function 15 (GB) SET SETTING menu 31 (GB) the picture 26 (GB), 27 (GB) Location and function of controls SHARP 27 (GB)
2-2. H AND NF BOARDS REMOVAL 4 H board 3 Four screws 1 Two screws (+P 2.6 x 4) (+B 3 x 5) Button 7 Lamp door assy CN6001 !º Screw (+P 2.6 x 4) 6 Two screws LED guide (+B 3 x 5) 2 Control panel assy !¡...
2-10. SERVICE POSITION (EXTENSION CABLE CONNECTION) Extension board XC kit assy Part No. A-1047-018-A CN5701 CN5802 CN5801 CN2903 C board QB board CN2904 Extension board XA mount Part No. A-1390-929-A CN5012 CN5011 Extension board XB mount Part No. A-1390-930-A...
SECTION 3 SET-UP ADJUSTMENTS 3-1. PREPARATIONS 3-3-1. RGB Level Adjustment 3-1-1. Setting the Factory Mode 1. Adjust W/B LOW, R, G, B GAIN and W/B LOW R, G, 1. Check that the STATUS is ON in MENU. B BIAS so that the levels of TP5607, TP5608 and TP5609 2.
3-4. γ W/B ADJUSTMENT 3-3-3. VIDEO SUB HUE COLOR Adjustment Set COLOR to 43 beforehand and perform offset adjustment. INPUT-A:XGA FLAT FIELD, 15k Component FLAT (Set both INPUT-A and VIDEO to COLOR 43.) FIELD, (NTSC, PAL can be used instead of 15k Component). 1.
3-4-2. RGB W/B Low Mode Adjustment 12. Input the XGA FLAT FIELD 40 IRE to INPUT-A. Adjust GAMMA/R GAIN, B GAIN so that the chroma- 1. Input the XGA signal to the INPUT-A. 2. Set γ MODE to Graphics. ticity at this time (white) satisfies the specification. Specification;...
3-4-3. Video W/B Adjustment 3-4-3-2. Low Mode 3-4-3-1. High Mode 1. Input the 15k Component signal to INPUT-A. 1. Input the 15k Component signal to INPUT-A. 2. Set LOW MODE. 2. The HIGH MODE will be set. 3. Perform the following processes on the 3-3-2 adjustment 3.
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3-5. ADJUSTMENT ITEM INITIALIZE DATA Device Name No. OSD Display Memory Category RGB High RGB Low Video High Video Low Graphic Text W/B ADJUST R GAIN G GAIN B GAIN R BIAS G BIAS B BIAS RGB MTRX RGB MTRX/CONTRAST video RGB MTRX video...
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Device Name No. OSD Display Memory Category RGB High RGB Low Video High Video Low — Graphic Text — — GAMMA 01 GAMMA/BLK LIM gamma 02 GAMMA/OSD DOT 03 GAMMA/G-SBRT gamma 04 GAMMA/R-SBRT gamma 05 GAMMA/B-SBRT gamma 06 GAMMA/G GAIN gamma 07 GAMMA/R GAIN gamma...
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SECTION 5 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE : The components identified marked ! are • Items with no part number and no description are not stocked critical for safety. because they are seldom required for routine service. Replace only with the part number specified. •...
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REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REMARK A-1484-250-A OPTICS BLOCK ASSY 102-139 4-068-800-01 LENS (OPT), B CH CONDENSER 4-066-182-01 LENS (OPT), G CH CONDENSER 4-066-183-01 LENS (OPT), R CH CONDENSER 4-066-174-01 STOPPER (OPT), ROTATION 4-066-237-01 ADJUSTTER, MIRROR (OPT) 4-066-173-01 FASTENER (OPT), ADJUST MIRROR 4-066-242-01 ADJUSTER, R MIRROR (OPT) 4-066-172-01...
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SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE : • Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since When indicating parts by reference they are seldom required for routine serv- number, please include the board The components identified marked ! are ice.
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QB (1/2) QB (1/2) CN2902(2/4) CN2904(2/2) CN2903(4/4) TO QA BOARD TO C BOARD TO C BOARD FILTER-COV B OLD0 B OLD0 INPUT-A R OLD0 FILTER-COV R OLD0 IC2901 IC2905 V-CLP B OLD1 B OLD1 D-SUB 15P V-CLP R OLD1 R OLD1 VIDEO SW RGB DECODER B OLD2...
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QB (2/2) QB (2/2) IC 3105 AD CONVERTER IC3405 IC3404 IC3403(1/2) BUFFER CLAMP SWITCH OP AMP Q3401 BUFFER C AIN/ IC 3101 INVERTER 12~19 PICLKH G DCB0~7 R NEW0~7 C AIN IC3102 22~29 CLAMP DCA0~7 REGULATOR R OLD0~7 OP AMP IC3403(2/2) PICLKH R 4 32~39...
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C (1/4) C (1/4) CN5011(4/4) R116 TO QB BOARD R OLD0 R OLD0 R OLD1 R OLD1 R OLD2 R OLD2 R OLD3 R OLD3 R: IC5502 R OLD4 R: IC5501 R OLD4 G: IC5302 G: IC5301 R OLD5 R OLD5 B: IC5402 B: IC5401 IC5601...
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C (2/4) C (2/4) G:IC5702 B:IC5801 IC5608 R:IC5803 γ CONT G:CN5802 LCD DRIVER IC5662 G:Q5701,5704 B:CN5701 RGB AMP B:Q5703,5706 TP5607 R:CN5801 R:Q5702,5705 TO LCD PANEL R MIX R,G,B R IN R OUT R IN R OUT BUFFER VIDEO IN SID-OUT PS2G G IN TP5608...
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C (4/4), H, NF C (4/4), H, NF NF BLOCK IC5008 S6010 REMOTE SW CN5012(1/6) S6010-6014 S6011 VOL– TO QB BOARD CN6001 S6012 VOL+ TO C BOARD S6013 RESET KEY1 IC4001 S6014 LIGHT KEY0 IR-RX(FRONT) CN4001 CN5006 S6001-6008 TO C BOARD TO NF BOARD S6001 LEFT...
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GA, GAA GA, GAA D9002 D9001 VD9002 AC INLET MAIN RECT PROTECT SWITCH L9003 100V-240V DC W CN9001 50/60Hz L9002 L9001 TO AC INLET AC(N) LINE LINE PFC OUT FILTER FILTER Q9001 AC(L) D9033 F901 6.3A/250V CHASSIS IC8001 CN8005 CN9004 TO GA BOARD TO GAA BOARD VDET...
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CN7102 CN7107 TO GA BOARD D7015,7016 IC7001 TO C BOARD T-OUT12 RECTIFIER RECTIFIER 16.5V REG +16.5V T-OUT12 +16.5V T-OUT11 +13V L7007 IC7008 Q7007 T-OUT10 +13V DC-DC CONVERTER SWITCH T-OUT10 PS7003 2A C7053 SENS +19V D7022 V IN L7006 CN7109 FAN+B TO POWER SUPPLY Q7001 FAN+B...
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8-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS/PRINTED WIRING BOARDS Note: All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • 50WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytics. pF: µµF • Indication of resistance, which does not have one for rating electrical power, is as follows. Pitch: 5 mm Rating electrical power 1/4W •...
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QA (1/2) QA (1/2) • Refer to page 8-2 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-5 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-5 for IC Block Diagrams...
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QA (2/2) QA (2/2) • Refer to page 8-2 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-5 for IC Block Diagrams • Refer to page 8-5 for Waveforms...
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QA Board Waveforms QA Board IC Block Diagrams CXA1846AN-T4 (IC1003) MM1111XFBE (IC1203) TDA9143/S1 (IC1202) 1.0Vp-p (H) 1.5Vp-p (H) HPLL VA CLP/HA VIDEO VIDEO 21 20 14 13 VERTICAL TIMING – ADDR(CVBS) 8dB STEP 1dB STEP BUFFER I C-BUS SYNC GENERATOR VOLUME VOLUME SEPARATOR...
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C (1/8) C (1/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms 8-12 8-12...
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C (2/8) C (2/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-13 8-13...
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C (3/8) C (3/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-14 8-14...
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C (4/8) C (4/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-15 8-15...
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C (5/8) C (5/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-16 8-16...
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C (6/8) C (6/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-17 8-17...
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C (7/8) C (7/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-18 8-18...
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C (8/8) C (8/8) • Refer to page 8-10, 8-11 for Printed Wiring Board • Refer to page 8-21 for Waveforms • Refer to page 8-20, 8-21 for IC Block Diagrams 8-19 8-19...
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