Sony VPL-BW120S Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
4-436-147-11 (1) Video Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-BW120S Sony Corporation Printed in China © 2012 Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: Warning
(2) this device must accept any WARNING: interference received, including interference that may cause undesired Using this unit at a voltage other than 120 V operation. may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk... - Page 3 For the customers in Canada d’un autre cordon d’alimentation ou d’une autre prise ou les deux à la fois. Pour réduire This Class B digital apparatus complies with le risque d’incendie et d’électrocution, Canadian ICES-003. confiez toute réparation à un personnel For the customers in Europe qualifié.
- Page 4 Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen Evite misturar com pilhas de outro tipo ou com beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen pilhas usadas, transportá-las ou armazená-las sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das soltas, pois aumenta o risco de vazamento.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Adjustments and Settings Precautions .........6 Using a Menu Using a MENU ........ 23 Overview The PICTURE SETTING Menu ..24 Checking the Supplied The INPUT SETTING Menu ..25 Accessories ........10 The SET SETTING Menu ....27 Installing Batteries ......10 The MENU SETTING Menu .. -
Page 6: Precautions
Sony personnel before operating it further. • Avoid using something to cover the • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is ventilation holes (exhaust/intake). not to be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. - Page 7 • Do not use the Security bar for the purpose • Avoid using the unit in a location where of preventing theft for transporting or the temperature or humidity is very high, installing the unit. If you lift the unit by the or temperature is very low.
- Page 8 • Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning. When using a screen with an uneven surface, • If you rub on the unit with a stained cloth, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the the cabinet may be scratched.
- Page 9 For carrying This unit is precision equipment. When carrying the unit, do not subject the unit to shocks, or fall. It may damage the unit. Precautions...
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Page 10: Checking The Supplied Accessories
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the law in the relative area or country. ATTENTION Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. - Page 11 VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien. Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen. Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen Landes befolgen.
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Page 12: Location And Function Of Controls
Air filter cover (page 37)/ Connects to a commercially available Ventilation holes (intake) security chain or wire. If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the e Ventilation holes (intake) Security bar using a screwdriver. f Ventilation holes (exhaust) -
Page 13: Connector Panel
Video: S video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L [MONO] AUDIO/R) d VIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L [MONO] AUDIO/R) Note The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared. Location and Function of Controls... -
Page 14: Remote Commander And Control Panel
2 Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the digital zoom icon to the point on the image you wish to enlarge. 3 Press the D ZOOM + key or the D ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be enlarged up to 4 times. - Page 15 For adjusting the volume output. Sel: Set: Exit: FREEZE key 4 Press the V/v key to select the item Pauses a projected image. Press again to then press the ENTER key. restore the image. 5 Press the V/v key to select the setting value.
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Page 16: Connecting The Projector
• Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself. • For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. -
Page 17: Connecting A Video Equipment
Connecting a Video equipment Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input signal. S VIDEO IN For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector. S video cable (not supplied) S video output... - Page 18 Video equipment Notes • Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them. • The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. Connecting the Projector...
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Page 19: Projecting/Adjusting An Image
B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances “Projection Distance” (page 42) -
Page 20: Adjusting The Projected Image
Notes • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the rear foot (adjustable) extended. It may cause malfunction. Projecting an Image... - Page 21 Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. You can also change the setting in Aspect of the INPUT SETTING menu (page 25, page 26). Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature) Keystone feature may not work automatically when the screen is tilted.
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Page 22: Turning Off The Power
The message appears. Press it again according to the message. Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. After step 1, the fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat, however, you may also unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops. -
Page 23: Using A Menu
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU Note The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using. factory preset value, press the RESET Press the MENU key to display the key during setting or adjusting. -
Page 24: The Picture Setting Menu
*4: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available. *5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system. *6: When a progressive signal or a 1080i signal is input, this option is not available. -
Page 25: The Input Setting Menu
YP input connector (INPUT A). *3: • Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected. - Page 26 *1 *2 *3 (4:3) (Full1) *2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected to fit the projected image size, regardless *1 *2 *3 (16:9) (Full1) of the aspect ratio of the image.
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Page 27: The Set Setting Menu
*2: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Dot Phase,”... -
Page 28: The Menu Setting Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the Remote Commander. Items Item descriptions Status On: All on-screen statuses are enabled. Off: Turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, message when turning off the power, and warning messages. -
Page 29: The Install Setting Menu
*2: When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On,” the speed of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. *3: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked to verify the projector’s serial number and your identity. -
Page 30: The Information Menu
The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu enables you to confirm various information on the projector, such as the total usage hours of a lamp. Items Item descriptions Model Name Displays the model name. Serial No. Displays the serial number. Displays the horizontal frequency of the current input signal. -
Page 31: Indicators
B Others Indicators The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of the projector. If the projector exhibits abnormal status, address the problem in accordance with the table below. ?/1 key Status Meaning/Remedies Lights in red The projector is in Standby mode. -
Page 32: Messages List
Messages List When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in accordance with the table below. Message Meaning/Remedy Page High temp.! Lamp off in Check the items below. 12, 37 1 min. • Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the instructions below. Symptom Remedy Page The power is not turned Check if the AC power cord is firmly connected. – When the “Panel Key Lock” is set to “On,” you cannot turn on the projector using the ?/1 key on the projector. - Page 34 Check if the projector is in focus. The picture will not be clear if condensation has accumulated – on the lens. In such a case, let the projector sit for about two hours with the power on. The image is noisy.
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Page 35: Replacing The Lamp
Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the projected image or the LAMP/ COVER indicator notifies you to replace the lamp (pages 31, 32). Use an LMP-E211 projector lamp (not supplied) for replacement. - Page 36 Insert the new lamp all the way in until Caution it is securely in place. Tighten the Disposal of the used lamp 2 screws. For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
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Page 37: Cleaning The Air Filter
Cleaning the Air Filter When a message appears on the projected image, clean the air filter (page 32). If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter even after cleaning, replace the air filter with a new one. For details on a new air filter, consult with qualified Sony personnel. -
Page 38: Specifications
2600 lm (when “Lamp Mode” is set to “High”) (Brightness) Speaker 2 W × 1 (monaural) Applicable Horizontal: 19 kHz to 92 kHz, Vertical: 48 Hz to 92 Hz scanning frequency Resolution When a computer Maximum display resolution: 1400 × 1050 pixels (resize) signal is input Panel display resolution: 1280 ×... - Page 39 *1: For details, refer to “Acceptable Input Signals” on page 41. *2: Information on accessories in this manual is current as of June 2012. *3: Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
- Page 40 Pin assignment RGB input connector (Mini D-sub HDMI connector (HDMI, female) 15-pin, female) T.M.D.S. T.M.D.S. Data2+ Clock Shield T.M.D.S. T.M.D.S. Video input Power supply (red) R input for DDC Data2 Shield Clock– Video input T.M.D.S. N.C. (green) G Data2– Video input T.M.D.S.
- Page 41 60.0/75 PAL/SECAM 68.7/85 Notes 1152 × 864 64.0/70 • When a signal other than the signals listed in 67.5/75 table is input, the picture may not be 77.5/85 displayed properly. • An input signal meant for screen resolution 1152 × 900 61.8/66...
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Page 42: Projection Distance
The projection distance is the distance between the center of the lens and the surface of the projected image. Height H is the height from the bottom of the projected image (top for ceiling mount) to A (determined by drawing a perpendicular line from lens center to projected image surface). - Page 43 Expression#2 Height H from lens center to bottom of screen H=0.00296 × D (H=0.11660 × D) Projection Distance...
- Page 44 Height H from lens center to top of screen H=0.00296 × D (H=0.11660 × D) In the case of ceiling mounting, check with your dealer regarding the use of a mount kit that is warranted for use with this product.
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Page 45: Dimensions
Dimensions Front 313.4 (12 79.7 (3 Unit: mm (inches) Side 349.3 (13 269 (10 144.9 114.1 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions... - Page 46 Side (Top side parallel to ceiling) 69.4 Center of the lens 79.9 (3 Unit: mm (inches) Bottom 27.3 (1 24.4 ( 40.2 Center of the lens 77 (3 131.8 40.2 8.2 ( 24.4 ( 18.1 ( 22.7 ( 79.3 (3 125.4 (4...
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Page 47: Index
Color ............24 LAMP/COVER indicator ....12, 31 Color System ...........27 Language ..........28 Color Temp..........24 Location and function of controls ... 12 Connecting a computer ......16 Connecting a Video equipment ....17 Connector panel .........12, 13 Contrast ...........24 Main unit ..........12 Control panel ...........14... - Page 48 About Trademarks Rear foot (adjustable) ......12, 20 • Kensington is a registered trademark of Remote commander ........ 14 Kensington Technology Group. Remote control detector ......12 • HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Replacing the lamp ......... 35 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.