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Part 15 of the FCC Rules. the power plug. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful WARNING (VPL-EW7 only): THIS interference in a residential installation. This WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ONLY.
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- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a For the customers in Europe circuit different from that to which the The manufacturer of this product is Sony receiver is connected. Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Table of Contents Precautions ......... 5 Adjustments and Settings Notes on Installation and Usage ..6 Using a Menu Using a MENU .........28 Overview The PICTURE SETTING Menu ..30 About the Supplied Manuals ....9 The INPUT SETTING Menu ...32 Included Attachments ......
• If you rub on the cabinet with a stained Notes on Installation cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. • If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or and Usage vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.
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 •...
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.
Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher installed to read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM. HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1) (1-967- 100-11/Sony) About the Supplied Manuals / Included Attachments...
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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...
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 13. e Zoom ring p Security lock Adjusts the picture size. Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington).
Control Panel 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 23.
For detail, see page 46. 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...
Connector Panel VPL-EX70 VPL-EX7 VPL-EW7 a VIDEO IN connector b AUDIO INPUT connector (VPL- EX70/EX7 only) • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output of Inputs audio signal attached to the image video equipment. from INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-EX70 •...
Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or INPUT NETWORK USB an optional cable. MENU • Digital RGB/Component connector (for HDMI and HDCP) (VPL-EW7 only): ENTER Connects to the video output connector of the video equipment or RESET KEYSTONE...
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h VOLUME +/– key To replace a battery i Infrared transmitter Pull out the battery cover by a thin stick inserting to a hole, as shown the j ?/1 (On/Standby) key illustration. k USB key This function is not provided in this projector.
B Projecting the Picture Installing the Connecting the Projector Projector This unit can be operated on a floor or When you connect the projector, desktop (floor installation), but also can be make sure to: suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated •...
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HDMI connector DVD player SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to WXGA (VPL-EW7) or XGA (VPL-EX70/EX7) mode for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook...
• The HDMI connector of this projector is not connectors: compatible with DSD (Direct Stream VPL-EX70/EX7: AUDIO INPUT connector Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer VPL-EW7: VIDEO IN AUDIO connector Electronics control) Signal. To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Connecting a VCR...
• When you connect the projector to a video Projecting GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” or when you connect the projector to a component output connector, select “Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting on the SET SETTING menu. Front remote control detector INPUT...
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Adjust the upper or lower position of Computer/VCR, etc. the picture. connected to INPUT B Use the adjuster to adjust the picture (Digital) connector position. (VPL-EW7 only) Video equipment Video Using the adjuster connected to the VIDEO Lift the projector while pressing the input connector...
• Do not push hard on the top of the Turning Off the projector or do not drag it hard with the adjuster out. It may cause malfunction. Power Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ) of the picture. (VPL-EX7 Press the ?/1 key. only) “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key Press the KEYSTONE key on the...
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu 4,5,6 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: Front remote control detector INPUT NETWORK USB MENU...
The menu currently selected is shown as Security Lock a yellow button. The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the previously set password. If you do not input the correct password, you will not be able to project the picture.
Enter the password on this screen. Enter the password. Enter the password that was set. Enter new password key. Note If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need Power-on cannot be performed without the password.
Move the icon to the point on the Other Functions image you want to enlarge. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the icon. Direct Power On/Off Function Press the D ZOOM + key again. If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn The portion of the image where the icon the power for the entire system on and off, is located is enlarged.
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Use the key to select a menu, v or V Using a MENU then press the or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on-screen Select an item. menu for making various adjustments and Use the v or V key to select the item, settings.
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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.
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 40. PICTURE SETTING PICTURE SETTING Input A...
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Setting items Functions Initial setting Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature. Set according to • High: Makes white colors bluish. the input signal • 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 Film Detail...
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 Initial setting Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal Set according to output from a computer.
• Off: Projects the whole of the input picture. : VPL-EW7 only : VPL-EX70/EX7 only Notes • For Aspect, some of the “Aspect” setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the input signal.
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 :...
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Setting items Functions Initial setting 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. •...
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Initial setting 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.
The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING Input-A 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...
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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.
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. Model name INFORMATION I n p u t A Serial number V P L - E X 7 0 Serial No.
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 Input signal Video or S-...
Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). Notes Fold out the handle (b), then pull out • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony the lamp unit by the handle (c). personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside.
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Disposal of the used lamp Close the lamp cover and tighten the For the customers in the USA (VPL-EW7 screw. only) Lamp in this product contains mercury. Note...
Cleaning the Air Notes • If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust Filter may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible malfunction or fire. The air filter should be cleaned whenever •...
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.
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Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too high. c Set the output setting to WXGA (VPL-EW7) or XGA (VPL- EX70/EX7) (see page 19). The picture flickers.
Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “On.” 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.
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Caution Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key. c Press the appropriate key. The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.” c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.
3.58 NTSC /PAL-M/PAL-N/ 4.43 2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 768 × PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually VPL-EW7: 0.59-inch (15.0 mm) (NTSC is the color system 4.43 WXGA panel, about 3,070,000 used when playing back a video pixels (1280 × 800 × 3)
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Stereo minijack Always verify that the unit is operating properly 1 Vrms (When the volume is before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR maximum and an input signal is DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT 500 mVrms), output impedance...
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, Optional accessories female) Projector Lamp LMP-E191 (for replacement) Not all optional accessories are available in all countries. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. RXDA Pin assignment TXDA INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female)
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Preset signals Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive 31.470...
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• The receivable digital signals are preset signals of Memory No. 3 to 11, 26, 32, 37, 45, 47, 50, 55 and 56 (VPL-EW7 only). • When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed properly.
Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) Distance between the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens Foremost part Center of the lens of the cabinet Wall 14.6 ( Center of the lens Center of the screen Floor Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done.
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{PS × 4.465 + (a + 31.7) × 0.1405 4.5 + 90.5} Notes for VPL-EW7 • The projected image size is the one when “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2”. When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to other than “Full 2”, black bands may appear at the top and bottom or right and left of the screen.
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 56 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.
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= b + {PS × 4.481 + (a’+ 32.0 – 16.4) × 0.07344 – 2.3 + 72.5} Notes for VPL-EW7 • The projected image size is the one when “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2”. When “Aspect”...
unsuitable installation ......6 Index Lamp Mode ..........37 Lamp replacement ........41 Adjust Picture ..........30 Lamp Timer ..........39 Air filter ...........43 Lamp Timer Reset ........35 Aspect ..........32, 33 Language ..........36 Auto Input Search ........34 selecting the menu language ....24 Lens ............
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Reset resetting an item ........29 RS-232C connector ......... 50 Security bar ..........12 Security Lock ........25, 37 Security lock ........... 12 Sharpness ..........30 Shift ............32 Smart APA ..........34 Specifications .......... 48 Start Up Image ........36 Status ............
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About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.