For the customers in the United Kingdom WARNING WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Green-and-yellow : Earth...
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AVERTISSEMENT Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la pas exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. norme NMB-003 du Canada. Pour éviter tout risque de décharge électrique, ne pas ouvrir le boîtier.
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The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. * [Approved alternative text if Sony does not mention MS in the EULA text: “You have acquired an item (“DEVICE”) which includes software licensed by Sony from one or more software licensors (“Sony Software Suppliers”). Such software products, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online”...
Table of Contents Overview Precautions ................ 6 Features ................7 Location and Function of Controls ........8 Front ..................8 Rear ..................12 Remote Commander ............. 14 Setting up and projecting Precautions on Installation ..........17 Installing the Projector on the Floor ......18 Connecting to LAN ............
Sony personnel. changed to a dark color. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. On preventing internal heat build-up • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.
1,300,000 pixels, the projector can the memory. You can get a picture properly on the project the sharp picture with the resolution of 1280 × screen by connecting equipment and pressing Sony’s 1024 pixels. original APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key.
2 Lens mount part 9 Carrying handle (left and right sides) When attaching the optional lens, consult with the Sony service personnel. Pull out the handle for carrying the projector. 3 Front remote control (SIRCS) detector 0 Left and right side ventilation holes (exhaust)
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Using the carrying handles Using the adjusters Pull out to use for carrying the projector. To put away the handle, slide the handle lever forward. To raise the To lower the projector projector Adjuster button Press the adjuster button. The adjuster lever comes out. Turn the lever to adjust the height so that the projector becomes level.
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Location and Function of Controls Control panel LIGHT STANDBY RESET SYS SET MENU MUTING AUDIO INPUT SELECT VIDEO SELECT RESET ENTER VOLUME – INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C PATTERN ZOOM SHIFT FOCUS POWER SAVING LAMP FAIL COVER FAIL FAN FAIL HIGH TEMP 1 ON key and indicator 4 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key...
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7 INPUT SELECT keys qa PATTERN key Select the input signal. Displays a HATCH pattern on the screen for focus, VIDEO: Selects the video signal input from the zoom, and shift adjustments. Press again to turn off the VIDEO or S VIDEO connectors and the audio HATCH pattern.
Location and Function of Controls Rear INPUT C INPUT B INPUT A VIDEO LIGHT R/R-Y PC CARD MENU MUTING AUDIO B/B-Y INPUT SELECT VIDEO VIDEO SELECT VIDEO/ VIDEO RESET ENTER S VIDEO SYNC VOLUME VIDEO VIDEO – INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C PATTERN ZOOM...
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OUT connectors. INPUT C and the INPUT C signal is selected. 9 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks (stereo minijack) Note Connect to the control S jacks of other Sony Connect the mouse before the power of the projector is equipment. turned on.
Location and Function of Controls Remote Commander The Remote Commander can be used as a wireless or wired Remote Commander. The keys on the Remote Commander with the same names function the same as those on the control panel of the projector. For details on control panel keys on the projector, see pages 10 and 11.
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7 Transmission indicator qh SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX keys The light goes on each time a key is pressed. If the When the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/ indicator does not light, replace the batteries. INDEX select switch is set to SWITCHER When the PC-3000 switcher is connected to the 8 LIGHT button projector, press a number key (1 to 8) to select the Illuminates the key indicators when the COMMAND...
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Location and Function of Controls wd ENTER key Notes on wireless Remote Commander operation wf Arrow keys • Be sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector. wg MENU key • The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the wh CONTROL S OUT jack projector, the wider the angle within which the...
Precautions on Installation Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. Do not install the projector in an ill- Avoid installing the projector in a location ventilated place subject to excessive dust The projector is equipped with ventilation holes for intake on the bottom and front and ventilation holes for exhaust on Do not cover the ventilation holes...
Installing the Projector on the Floor This section describes the installation arrangements for installing the projector on the floor. For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony personnel. For details on installation examples with projection distances, see the supplied “Projection Distance Charts.”...
Connecting to LAN This section describes how to connect the LAN PC card or wireless LAN PC card and install the memory card. For details on how to connect other equipment, see pages 21 and 32 to 34. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment to be connected.
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Connecting to LAN When connecting the projector to LAN Attach the supplied noise prevention core near to the projector of the LAN cable. LAN cable When the shielded LAN cable is used, you do not need to attach the noise prevention core. Noise prevention core Connector for connecting to the projector...
Connecting with a Computer or a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector with a computer, VCR, and external active speakers. For details on how to connect other equipment, see pages 32 to 34. Also refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment to be connected. When making connections, be sure to: •...
Projecting STANDBY indicator Rear remote control detector ON indicator LIGHT RESET SYS SET STANDBY MENU 4,5,6,7 MUTING INPUT C INPUT B INPUT A VIDEO AUDIO INPUT SELECT – – VIDEO SELECT RESET ENTER AUDIO OUT VOLUME – INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C PATTERN ZOOM...
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When you input the signal from equipment connected to the PC-3000 signal interface switcher (not supplied), set the SWITCHER/VIDEO MEMORY/INDEX select switch on the Remote Commander to the SWITCHER position and press the number keys to select the input. When multiple switchers are connected, press the SW NO/OFF/ GROUP key, then press the number keys to select the input.
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Projecting Press the SHIFT key then the arrow keys on the Remote Commander or the control panel to adjust the vertical position of the picture. “PICTURE SHIFT” appears on the screen during adjustment. Press the PATTERN key again to clear the HATCH pattern. Press the VOLUME +/–...
Using the Menu The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for To erase the menu display making various adjustments and settings. Unadjustable items are not displayed in the menu. Press the MENU key. The menu display also To change the language used in the menu, see page disappears automatically if no key is pressed for one minute.
The PICTURE CTRL Menu The PICTURE CTRL menu is used for adjusting the COLOR TEMP (temperature) picture. Unadjustable items are not displayed in the menu. Adjusts the color temperature. HIGH: Makes the white color bluish. PICTURE CTRL VIDEO CONTRAST: LOW: Makes the white color reddish. BRIGHT: COLOR: HUE:...
The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to change the SCAN CONV (converter) settings of the input signal. Unadjustable items, which vary according to the input signal, are not displayed in Converts the signal to display the picture so that it fits the menu.
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The INPUT SETTING Menu About the memory function Input signals and adjustable/setting items The adjustment data for 48 types of input signals are preset at the factory (preset memory). Input signal When a signal is input to the projector, the signal type Item is automatimally detected and the data for the signal is Video or...
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Memory Horizontal Memory Horizontal Preset signal Sync Preset signal Sync (kHz) (Hz) size (kHz) (Hz) size 1600 × 1200 UXGA VESA 60 75.00 60.00 H-pos V-pos 1689 Video 60 Hz 15.73 59.94 — — UXGA VESA 65 81.91 65.53 H-pos V-pos 1689 Video 50 Hz 15.63 50.00...
The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the POWER SAVING initial settings of the projector. Unadjustable items are not displayed in the menu. When set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode and the lamp for light source turns off if SET SETTING INPUT-A STATUS:AT...
The SIGNAL SELECT Menu The SIGNAL SELECT Menu is used for selecting the INPUT-B input signal. Depending on the interface board installed in the Selects the input signal from the connectors on the projector, some items may not be displayed in the optional IFB-12A interface board installed in the menu.
Connection Examples Connecting a BNC connector For details on how to connect to LAN, see page 19. For details on how to connect a computer, VCR or external active speakers, see page 21. Also refer to the instruction 2 Turn to the right. manual of the equipment to be connected.
Connecting the Switcher Use the optional PC-3000 Signal Interface Switcher • When connecting the switcher, use the wired Remote for connecting various video equipment. The input can Commander. If you use the wireless Remote be selected by pressing the SWITCHER/VIDEO Commander, it activates the remote control detector MEMORY/INDEX keys on the Remote Commander.
Connection Examples Confirming the System Construction After all the connections are complete, confirm that equipment of the system is properly setup. Connect the AC cords of all equipment to the AC outlets. Press the SYS SET key on the Remote Commander. You can also press the LIGHT and RESET keys simultaneously on the control panel for the same effect.
Setting the Index Numbers When you connect multiple projectors in your system, Notes on setting of the index number you have to set the group index and device index • Set the same group index number for all numbers for each projector. equipment of the same system connection (those on the signal route between the signal source and To set the group index number...
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Setting the Index Numbers Example: Notes on connections when two or more To select all the projectors switchers are used GROUP t ALL t ENTER t ALL t ENTER • Mount the IFB-12A interface board to the slot 1 of Projectors A, B, C and D are selected.
Maintenance Pull out the lamp by holding the handles. Replacing the Lamp When the lamp has burnt out, the LAMP FAIL indicators at the rear of the projector light. In this case, replace the lamp with a new LMP-Q130 Projector Lamp (not supplied).
Maintenance Replace the lamp cover and push to tighten the two Cleaning the Air Filter screws to fix the cover. The air filter should be cleaned in every 100 hours. When it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the filter, replace the filter with a new one.
Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem, using the following guide. If the problem still persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Symptom Cause Remedy The power is not turned on. The power has been turned off and on Wait for about one minute before turning on with the ON key at a short interval.
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The HIGH TEMP indicator lights. high. ventilation holes. Clean the air filter. The lens control function is locked. Consult with qualified Sony service personnel. When you press the ZOOM, SHIFT or FOCUS key, “LENS CONTROL is locked! Do you wish to unlock ?” appears.
Set INPUT-B correctly. Please check INPUT-B in SIGNAL computer when INPUT-B in the SIGNAL SELECT. SELECT menu is set to COMPONENT, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, DTV-GBR or DTV- Consult with qualified Sony service personnel. The backup battery is worn out. Backup Battery Very Low...
Specifications S VIDEO (priority to Y IN/C IN) Optical characteristics IN: Mini DIN 4-pin type (male) Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3-primary sync negative, 75 ohms color optical shutter system terminated LCD panel 1.8-inch SXGA LCD panel, C (chrominance): Burst 0.286...
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(excluding the optional lens) HDTV/DTV (YP ): BNC type Power requirements Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2dB positive, VPL-FE110U: AC 100 to 120 V/ 75 ohms terminated 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Tri-level sync: ± 0.3 Vp-p VPL-FE110M: AC 220 to 240 V, Bi-level sync: 0.3 Vp-p...
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1.3-times zoom standard focus lens VPLL-Z2019 Projector Stand SU-PJ2000 (for stacking) Projector Suspension Support PSS-2000 Screens VPS-100FH (100-inch, flat) VPS-120FH (120-inch, flat) Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony office.
KEYBOARD/MOUSE connectors (mini DIN 6- Pin assignment pin) RS-232C/422A connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) DATA RS-232C DSR* Data Set Ready CLOCK Receive Data RTS** Request to Send Transmit Data CTS ** Clear to Send S VIDEO connector (mini DIN 4-pin) DTR* Data Terminal Ready Ground...
Index PICTURE CTRL menu 26 PICTURE SHIFT 24 Adjusters 9 GAMMA MODE 26 Pin assignment 43 Adjusting Group index 30, 35 PJ COM connector 33 picture 26 Power picture size/shift 27 turn off 24 zoom 23 turn on 22 Air filter 38 Handle lever 9 POWER SAVING 30 ASPECT 27...
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