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  • Page 1 4-098-859-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-ES1...
  • Page 2 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Trade Name: SONY not expose the unit to rain or Model No.: VPL-ES1 moisture. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, To avoid electrical shock, do not NJ 07649 U.S.A. open the cabinet. Refer servicing to Telephone No.: 201-930-6972...
  • Page 3 For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents The SET SETTING Menu ....35 Overview The MENU SETTING Menu ..36 Precautions ......... 6 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..37 Notes on Installation ......7 The INFORMATION Menu .... 38 Unsuitable Installation ....7 Unsuitable Conditions ....7 Maintenance Usage in High Altitude ....8 Features ..........

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview light-reflecting material. If the floor and Precautions walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color. On safety On preventing internal heat build- • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

  • Page 7: Notes On Installation

    Very dusty Notes on Installation Avoid installing the unit in a location where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air Unsuitable Installation through the filter may cause raising the Do not install the projector in the following internal heat of the projector.

  • Page 8: Usage In High Altitude

    Blocking the ventilation holes High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting Sony’s unique, high-efficiency optical system and the 185 W UHP lamp allows high brigtness (light output 1500 ANSI lumen). • High resolution Avoid using something to cover over the Three superhigh-aperture 0.62-inch...
  • Page 9 Accepts various input signals High portability • Scan converter loaded • Light weight/small size/simple design This projector has a build-in scan This projector has been miniaturized to converter that converts the input signal approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) in weight and within 800 ×...

  • Page 10: Location And Function Of Controls

    6 Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp Location and cover Function of Controls 7 Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover Notes Top/Front/Left Side • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build-up. • Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may cause the air coming out heat build- •...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    – Flashes when the lamp cover is not Control Panel secured firmly. For details on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see page 44. qa Focus ring PUSH INPUT TILT MENU ENTER Adjusts the picture focus. qs Zoom ring 5 6 7 Adjusts the picture size. qd Connector panel 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key For details, see “Connector Panel”...
  • Page 12 3 INPUT key How to use the powered tilt adjuster Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches To adjust the height as follows: Adjust the height of the projector as follows: Input A Video S Video Press the...

  • Page 13: Connector Panel

    3 AUDIO (stereo minijack) Connector Panel connector When listening to sound output from the computer, connect to the audio output of the computer. When listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 4 Monitor output connector Connects to the monitor input on a monitor.

  • Page 14: Remote Commander

    Used when “Smart APA” in the SET Remote Commander SETTING menu is set to “Off.” Normally set to “On.” 9 D KEYSTONE key Used to adjust the tilt of the projector, or the trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Each time you press this key, the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu is displayed alternately.
  • Page 15 Install the lithium battery. + side facing upward Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. Notes on the lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

  • Page 16: Setting Up And Projecting

    There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Note When using the projector by suspending it from the ceilling, consult with qualified Sony personel. (fee charged) Installing the Projector...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Projector

    Connecting the Projector When you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals.
  • Page 18 To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side Computer to monitor output AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT A MONITOR OUT HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) to audio output Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect a Macintosh computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.

  • Page 19: 15K Rgb/Component Equipment

    Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect a VCR Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)
  • Page 20 Notes • Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING menu.

  • Page 21: Selecting The Menu Language

    Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of thirteen languages for displaying the menu and other on- screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: PUSH INPUT TILT MENU ENTER Remote control detector Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
  • Page 22 Press the key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. I n p u t A Press the key to select “Language,” then press the or ENTER key. I n p u t A Press the key to select a language, then press the ENTER key.

  • Page 23: Projecting

    Projecting PUSH INPUT TILT MENU ENTER ON/STANDBY indicators Remote control detector Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. Press the I / key.
  • Page 24 Fx:“x” indicate an optional numerical value. The Fx key varies depending on a computer’s makers. Press the INPUT key to select the input source. To input from Press INPUT to display Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input VIDEO connector...
  • Page 25 Note The auto V keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Press the D KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on the screen, and adjust the value with the key.
  • Page 26 Next, the screen for entering a new password is displayed. (Enter the current password at this screen if you want to keep it.) 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.
  • Page 27 Notes • You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. It is recommended that you make a note of the selected password.

  • Page 28: Presentation

    Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a point in the image to enlarge. This function works when a signal from a computer is input. This function does not work when a video signal is input. Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 29 To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears when the key is pressed. This function works when a signal from a computer is input. To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again. Projecting...

  • Page 30: Adjustments And Settings Using The Menu

    Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Press the MENU key. Using the MENU The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button. The projector is equipped with an on-screen SET SETTING Input A menu for making various adjustments and S m a r t A PA : settings.
  • Page 31 Make the setting or adjustment on an About the menu display item. You can set the display position of the menu, • When changing the adjustment level: intensity of the background picture and tone To increase the number, press the v or of the menu items as you like.

  • Page 32: The Picture Setting Menu

    Adjust Picture... The PICTURE When the video signal is input SETTING Menu PICTURE SETTING Video ADJUST PICTURE S t a n d a rd The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for C o n t r a s t : B r i g h t n e s s : adjusting the picture or volume.

  • Page 33: The Input Setting Menu

    Sharpness The INPUT SETTING Selects the picture sharpness from among Menu “High,” “Middle” and “Low.” The “High” setting makes the picture sharp; the “Low” setting makes it soft. The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. Gamma Mode Items that cannot be adjusted depending on Selects a gamma correction curve.
  • Page 34 by switching to the wide mode may constitute Scan Converter an infringement of the rights of authors or Converts the signal to display the picture producers, which are legally protected. according to the screen size. Adjust Signal... Menu Items On: Displays the picture according to the (Only when the RGB signal is input) screen size.

  • Page 35: The Set Setting Menu

    Since the data is recalled from the preset The SET SETTING memory about the following signals, you can use these preset data by adjusting “H Menu Size.” Make fine adjustment by adjusting “Shift.” The SET SETTING menu is used for Signal Memory No.

  • Page 36: The Menu Setting Menu

    Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except Illumination for the menus, a message when turning Selects whether the SONY logo on the rear off the power, and warning messages. of the projector lights when the projector is on. Normally, this setting is “On”. If you...

  • Page 37: The Install Setting Menu

    Image Flip The INSTALL Flips the image on the screen horizontally SETTING Menu and/or vertically. Off: The image does not flip. HV: Flips the image horizontally and The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for vertically. changing the settings of the projector. H: Flips the image horizontally.

  • Page 38: The Information Menu

    The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the lamp. I N F O R M AT I O N I n p u t A Memory number of f H : 4 8 .

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Screws on the lamp (2) Notes Bottom • If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If you touch the lamp, you may be burned or injured. • When removing the lamp, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up.
  • Page 40 Press the following keys on the remote commander in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET, , ENTER. Notes • Be sure to use the LMP-E180 Projector Lamp for replacement. If you use lamps other than LMP-E180, the projector may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Remove the air filter. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 500 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner when the message “Please clean the filter” appears in the display. Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution and dry it in a shaded place.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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 I / 1 key at a short interval.
  • Page 43 Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture from INPUT A • Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is connector is colored incorrect. c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly strange. according to the input signal (see page 36). “Please check Input-A •...

  • Page 44: Warning Messages

    Attach the cover securely (see page 40). • The lens protector does not open due to a problem. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. If it is necessary to use the projector in case of emergency, use it in the emergency mode (see page 46).

  • Page 45: Caution Messages

    Message Meaning and Remedy Please check Input-A • You have input RGB signal from the computer when “Input-A Signal Sel. Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Component.” c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 36). Please replace the LAMP.

  • Page 46: Other

    You cannot recover the powered function yourself if you perform this procedure. After you use the projector in the emergency mode, consult with qualified Sony personnel immediately. When opening/closing the lens To switch to the emergency mode, protector, turn the groove of the follow the steps below.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Applicable video signals Specifications 15 kHz RGB/Component 50/60 Hz, Progressive Component 50/ 60 Hz, DTV (480/60I, 575/50I, 1080/60I, 480/60P, 575/50P, Optical characteristics 1080/50I, 720/60P, 720/50P, Projection system 540/60P), Composite video, Y/ 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection C video system Monaural speaker system, 40 ×...
  • Page 48 Safety regulations Pin assignment UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), FCC Class B, IC Class B, INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, NEMKO (EN60950), CE female) (LVD, EMC), C-Tick General 295 × 78 × 238 mm (11 × Dimensions × 9 inches) (w/h/d) (without the projection parts) R/R-Y...
  • Page 49 INPUT SETTING menu Input signals and adjustable/ setting items Item Input signal Video Com- Video Com- Adjust Picture... menu or S ponent puter video Item Input signal (Y/C) Video or S Com- Video Com- – – – video (Y/C) ponent puter Phase Contrast...
  • Page 50 Preset signals Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or Composite Sync 15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or Composite Sync 1080/60I 33.75...
  • Page 51 Notes • When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not appear properly. • Memory No. 22 shows the interlace signal. Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. The United States, Continental Europe UK, Ireland,...

  • Page 52: Index

    Installation examples ..16 Power Saving ... 10, 36 Index notes ......7 Powered tilt adjuster ..12 unsuitable conditions ..7 Precautions ....... 6 unsuitable installation .. 7 Adjusting Remote Commander ..13 memory of the settings 31 Lamp Mode ....37 location and function of the picture ....32 Lamp replacement ..

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