SERVICE MANUAL MODEL MODEL DEST..........VPL-S900U RM-PJM600 US/CND VPL-S900E PSS-600 VPL-S900M IFB-X600E VPL-S900U/S900E/S900M LCD Data Projector IFB-X600E Interface Board (FOR VPL-X1000E/S900E) RM-PJM600 Remote Commander PSS-600 Projector Suspension LCD DATA PROJECTOR...
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APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LES REMPLACER QUE PAR DES PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE COMPOSANTS SONY DONT LE NUMÉRO DE PIÉCE EST INDIQUÉ CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS DANS LE PRÉSENT MANUEL OU DANS DES SUPPLÉMENTS MANUAL.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not • When the Remote Commander causes mulfunction, consult expressly approved in this manual could void your authority with qualified Sony personnel. We change the Remote to operate this equipment. Commander as new one according to the guarantee.
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Table of Contents Overview Precautions ..............6 (EN) Features ..............8 (EN) Location and Function of Controls ......9 (EN) Front ................9 (EN) Rear ................. 13 (EN) Remote Commander ..........15 (EN) Setting up and projecting Installing the Projector ..........17 (EN) Connecting ...............
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• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot. • When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Sony PSS-600 Projector Suspension Support must be used for installation. • Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjusters when you lift up the projector.
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800 × 600 dots for RGB input and 600 horizontal TV lines for video input. Simple setup • Sony original APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) function You can get the clearest picture automatically by simply pressing the APA key when the signal is input from a computer.
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Location and Function of Controls !£ Speakers As for the rear adjusters, turn them for adjustment. How to remove the front cover How to use the adjusters !¢ Control panel While lifting the projector, adjust the height so that the Remove the front cover from the front cabinet by projector becomes level.
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– : Decreases the volume. STANDBY: Lights in red when the AC power cord The illustration above is the VPL-S900U/M model. is plugged into the wall outlet. !º LIGHT key Once in the standby mode, you can turn on the...
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MOUSE AUDIO !¶ !• Front Rear IN/OUT !§ COMMAND I / u !∞ The illustration above is the VPL-S900U/M model. MUTING INPUT !¢ AUDIO PICTURE !£ RGB input (INPUT A) / RGB IN/OUT (INPUT B) 1 VIDEO IN jacks MENU LASER !™...
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Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) Connects to the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector projector on a table. For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony with the correct polarity. with the connecting cable (not supplied) when using personnel (see page 34 (EN)).
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Connecting Note on the VPL-S900E model Notes The optional IFB-X600E Interface Board is required for the VIDEO IN • Connect all the connecting cables to the INPUT A connector when you and AUDIO IN jacks. input a signal from the INPUT A connector. Connect all the cables to the INPUT B connector when you input a signal Connecting with a Computer from the INPUT B connector as well.
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Audio/video cable (MONO) S VIDEO VIDEO Computer S-Video cable (VPL-S900U/M: supplied Set this switch to OUT. AUDIO OUT CONTROL S IN PLUG IN POWER (not supplied) VPL-S900E: supplied with the IFB-X600E Interface Board) to mouse port Set this switch to IN.
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Projecting Rear remote control detector Press the PATTERN key on the control panel to display the H pattern, and turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH Front remote control detector HHHH HHHH HHHH HHHH 4, 6 HHHH HHHH Press the PATTERN key again to clear the pattern.
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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. Note on the VPL-S900E model V I DEO P I CTURE CTRL...
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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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85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos V-neg 832 SPEAKER : ON POWER SAV I NG : OFF 640 × 400 PC-9801 Sony News 1708 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848 S I RCS RECE I VER : FRONT&REAR ON: Shows all of the on-screen displays.
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Installation Examples The SET SETTING Menu LANGUAGE POWER SAVING Floor Installation Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen When set to ON, the projector goes into the power a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens displays.
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Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations Ceiling Installation may cause mulfunction or damage to the projector. When installing the projector on the ceiling, use the For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony PSS-600 Projector Suspension Support. personnel. Poorly ventilated •...
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Notes on Installation Maintenance Carry out the followings. Note on the Time to Replace the Cleaning the Air Filter Lamp The air filter should be cleaned every 300 hours. When No toppling of the unit it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the filter, When it is time to replace the lamp, replace the lamp replace the filter with a new one.
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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 or the air filter cover is The LAMP/COVER indicator Attach the cover securely (see page 37 (EN)) .
Sony office..................................................................................1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standard IT 7.228. (EN) 1) LMP-600 and VLC-600 may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. (EN)
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Specifications Pin assignment Mouse cable pin assignment Switch position for signal adapter SIC-S20 RGB input (INPUT A)/RGB IN/OUT (INPUT B) to Macintosh connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) 13-pin mini DIN 4-pin DIP switch ON (upper position) to Projector OFF (lower position) = 0 DIP switch R/R-Y N.C.
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Specifications Dimensions Top (with the front cover) Front Rear Center of the unit Center of the unit 57.5 (2 ⁄ ) 27.5 (1 ⁄ 48.8 35 (1 ⁄ 222.7 (8 ⁄ ⁄ 92.3 (3 ⁄ Center of projection 2.5 ( ⁄...
Index Specifications Adjusters 11 (EN) Lamp replacement 37 (EN) SCAN CONV (Scan converter) 29 (EN) Adjusting LANGUAGE 32 (EN) Screen size 17 (EN), 33 (EN), 34 (EN) memory of the settings 25 (EN) Laser pointer function 15 (EN) SET SETTING menu 31 (EN) the picture 26 (EN) Location and function of controls SHARP 27 (EN)
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• Do not carry the projector with the cabinet on and with its cover open. On installation • When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Sony PSS-600 Projector Suspension Support must be used for installation. • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,...
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Overview Precautions This manual describes how to install the Sony LCD Data Projector VPL- On illumination X600U/E/M, VPL-S600U/E/M, VPL-X1000U/E/M and VPL-S900U/E/M, how to replace the lens, how to change the lens position for rear projection • To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed (optical axis angle: 0 degree), and installation diagrams.
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Changing the Lens Position for Rear Projection Replacing the Lens (Optical Axis Angle: 0 degree) You can install the following two types of lenses in the For rear projection, you can set the optical axis angle Install the lens with the lens stopper and the Remove the lens hood locking the lens by projector.
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Changing the Lens Position for Rear Projection (Optical Axis Angle: 0 degree) Disconnect the two connectors on the back of the Install the front panel and lock with the two screws Lock the lens by tightening the four screws front panel, one for cooling fan and the other for (M3×8, with washers).
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Macintosh 16-inch mode signal (horizontal 832 × vertical 624)/HDTV input Refer to the table of the VPL-X600U/E/M. Floor For the VPL-S900U/E/M Unit: mm (inches) a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens Screen size (inches) b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens...
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Refer to the table of the VPL-X600U/E/M. For the VPL-X600U/E/M, VPL-X1000U/E/M Unit: mm (inches) Screen size (inches) 4370 5500 6630 8330 10020 11150 13980 16810 For the VPL-S900U/E/M Minimum Unit: mm (inches) (172 (216 (261 (328) (394 (439) (550 (661 Screen size (inches)
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(230 (289) (312 b+603 b+754 b+905 b+1131 b+1357 b+1508 b+1885 b+2036 For the VPL-S900U/E/M (b+23 ) (b+29 ) (b+35 ) (b+44 ) (b+53 ) (b+59 ) (b+74 ) (b+80 Unit: mm (inches) When using PSS-600, the height can be adjusted...
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Center of the screen X600U/E/M, VPL-S600U/E/M 40 mm (1 inches) for VPL- Center of the lens Method of calculation (unit: mm) X1000U/E/M, VPL-S900U/E/M VPLL-ZM100: 109 mm (4 inches) SS: Screen size diagonal (inches) VPLL-FM30: 85 mm (3 inches) a min = (SS × 50.249/1.31 – 84) × 1.025 VPLL-FM20: 81.5 mm (3...
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= x a max = (SS × 140.374/1.31 – 20) × 0.975 c = x – 74 b = x c = x – 74 For the VPL-S900U/E/M Unit: mm (inches) Screen size (inches) For the VPL-S600U/E/M 1570 2400...
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Installation Diagram For the VPL-S900U/E/M When using the VPLL-FM30 Fixed short focus lens Unit: mm (inches) For the VPL-X600U/E/M, VPL-X1000U/E/M Screen size (inches) Unit: mm (inches) 4400 5540 6680 8400 10110 11250 14100 16950 Screen size (inches) Minimum (173 (218...
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= x c = x – 74 c = x – 74 Macintosh 16-inch mode signal (horizontal 832 × vertical 624)/HDTV input Refer to the table of the VPL-X600U/E/M. For the VPL-S900U/E/M Unit: mm (inches) Screen size (inches) 1060 1430 1800...
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2 Pull out the connector socket from the projector. Insert the connector socket (set the uneven side on the right) into the The IFB-X600E interface board is designed to be mounted on Sony interface board connector plug. Gather the wires together and VPL-X600E/S600E LCD data projector so that composite video or S place them in the hook of the interface board.
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Location and Function of Parts Specifications VIDEO IN jacks S VIDEO (4-pin mini-DIN type): Y (luminance) signal input: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 ohms terminated VIDEO IN AUDIO IN C (chrominance) signal input: burst 0.286 Vp-p ± 2 dB (NTSC), burst 0.3 Vp-p ±...
4. Save the adjustment value. 5. Return the Color to 50. VIDEO LEVEL specifications TP5014 0 IRE 2.00 ± 0.05 V dc 100 IRE 2.90 ± 0.05 Vdc Do not touch the CXA1839 VIDEO CONT and YUV CONT. VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
Adjust NTSC, PAL, and Component, respectively. Adjust PAL only by VIDEO COLOR. Adjust the Component only by YUV COLOR. 4. Return the Color back to 50. Specifications for VIDEO COLOR HUE adjustment: TP5104: a = b ± 10% VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
(including 15 k Component/HDTV) system and the RGB 2. Status memory system memory in the “6. W/B Memory”. 3. Channel memory 2. “7. Reso Memory” is added. 4. Video memory 5. Gamma memory 6. W/B memory 7. Reso Memory VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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W/B ADJUST GAIN R GAIN G GAIN B BIAS R BIAS G BIAS B * Each input signal (PRESET MEMORY No.) has its own initial value with respect to “DOT PHASE•SIZE H•SHIFTH/V” on the “INPUT SET- TING” menu. VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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Y DELAY fixed value fixed value fixed value fixed value fixed value P.DRV G VCOM R VCOM B VCOM SCEN RGB AMP SID LVL fixed value OSD LVL fixed value PRG LVL fixed value fixed value fixed value VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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VinitEV Each Reso. VinitOd Each Reso. Sluten Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut0 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut1 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut2 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut3 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut4 Each Reso. fixed value VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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STATUS STATUS MEMORY VIDEO MEMORY PAL/ MEMORY MEMORY NTSC SECAM GRAPH TEXT HIGH LOW HIGH LOW ScSlut5 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut6 Each Reso. fixed value ScSlut7 Each Reso. fixed value TempLamp fixed value TempPanel fixed value VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
CXA1875AM TC7W08FU EL4332CS MM1231XFBE PC74HC123D-T NJM79L05UA TOP VIEW 100pin QFP TC74VHC123AF TDA4665T-T RCV2 5pin CHIP V IN V OUT TDA9141-N2C XN4601 PC123F2 1 TOP VIEW 1 TOP VIEW PC123FY2 16pin SOP 18pin SOP TOP VIEW 32pin DIP VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
• Items marked “ * ” are not stocked since they are seldom required Les composants identifiés par une marque ! sont critiques pour la sécurité. for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when order- Ne les remplacer que par une piéce portant ing these items. le numéro spécifié. VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
• There are some cases the reference le numéro spécifié. number on one board overlaps on the other board. Therefore, when ordering parts by the reference number, please include the When indicating parts by reference number, board name. please include the board name. VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
I7 11 B-PH CN3004 V INB 1 VS IN PH 16 R INB/OUT R INB CLP OUT 13 13 I6 O6 7 13 I6 O6 7 G INB/OUT BAA BOARD G INB CN2803 B INB/OUT B INB VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
• no mark : 14G1/14G5 series and comon : 20G1 series • Voltage variation may be noted due to normal production tolerancd. • : B+, B– line • : signal path • Circled numbers are waveforms reference. -B SIDE- SUFFIX: -15 VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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BA (1/3) BA (1/3) • Refer to page 8-6, 7 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-11 for WAVEFORMS • Refer to page 8-11, 12 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS 0µH 0µH 0µH 0µH 0µH VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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BA (2/3) BA (2/3) • Refer to page 8-6, 7 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-11 for WAVEFORMS • Refer to page 8-11, 12 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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• Refer to page 8-6, 7 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-11, 12 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS L2028 0µH L2029 0µH L2026 0µH L2023 0µH L2027 47µH L2024 0µH L2025 0µH 0µH 8-10 8-10 VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
DIVIDER GOUT VTIM FSC OUT COMPARATOR Bright Clamp CIRCUIT SUFFIX: -11 SUFFIX: -11 -A SIDE- -B SIDE- BOUT SSCP SEARCH SUFFIX: -11 SUFFIX: -11 DET FIL ABL-REQ CIRCUIT Clamp Clamp ABL-MUTE OSC C OSC OUT 8-12 8-12 VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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C (1/5) C (1/5) • Refer to page 8-18, 19 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-20 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U 8-13 8-13...
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C (2/5) C (2/5) • Refer to page 8-18, 19 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-19 for WAVEFORMS • Refer to page 8-20 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS CONT 8-14 8-14 VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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C (3/5) C (3/5) • Refer to page 8-18, 19 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-19 for WAVEFORMS • Refer to page 8-20 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U 8-15 8-15...
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C (4/5) C (4/5) • Refer to page 8-18, 19 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-19 for WAVEFORMS • Refer to page 8-20 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS 8-16 8-16 VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U...
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C (5/5) C (5/5) • Refer to page 8-18, 19 for PRINTED WIRING BOARD • Refer to page 8-20 for IC BLOCK DIAGRAMS VPL-S900E, VPL-S900M, VPL-S900U 8-17 8-17...
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