Sony VPL-EX130 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony VPL-EX130 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony VPL-EX130 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-162-930-11 (1)
Data
Projector

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EX130
© 2009 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    4-162-930-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-EX130 © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to WARNING qualified service personnel. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS To reduce the risk of fire or electric APPLICABLE FOR OTHER shock, do not expose this apparatus COUNTRIES. to rain or moisture. 1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug To avoid electrical shock, do not open with earthing-contacts that conforms to...
  • Page 3 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ For the customers in Europe TV technician for help. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, You are cautioned that any changes or Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. modifications not expressly approved in this...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions ......... 5 The INPUT SETTING Menu ...30 Notes on Installation and Usage ..6 About the Preset Memory No..31 The SET SETTING Menu ....32 The MENU SETTING Menu ...34 Overview The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..35 About the Supplied Manuals ....
  • Page 5: Precautions

    If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony Cleaning personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into Before cleaning...
  • Page 6: Notes On Installation And Usage

    • 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.
  • Page 7: Unsuitable Conditions

    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 •...
  • Page 8: Usage At High Altitude

    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.
  • Page 9: About The Supplied Manuals

    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) (1-832- 428-11/Sony) CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (installed in the Remote Commander) AC power cord (1)
  • Page 10: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front Rear/Bottom qg qh qj Location and Function of Controls...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    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 12. e Zoom ring q Security lock Adjusts the picture size. Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington).
  • Page 12: Control Panel

    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 details, see page 21.
  • Page 13: Menu Key

    For details, see page 44. 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...
  • Page 14: Connector Panel

    Connector Panel a VIDEO IN connector Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): optional cable. Connects to the S video output of video equipment. e OUTPUT connector • VIDEO (phono type): •...
  • Page 15: Remote Commander

    k USB key Remote Commander This function is not provided in this projector. The keys that have the same names as those on the control panel function identically. l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer.
  • Page 16 Install the lithium battery. Face the + side up. Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use batteries other than CR2025. •...
  • Page 17: Projecting The Picture

    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 •...
  • Page 18: Connecting A Vcr

    To connect a computer For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. Rear side Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.
  • Page 19: Projecting

    2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable Projecting (not supplied) To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side to audio audio output (R) output to video GBR/ component output Remote control detector 1 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔...
  • Page 20 The ?/1 key lights in red and the Switch the equipment connected to projector goes into standby mode. output to the projector. Depending on the type of your Press the ?/1 key. computer, for example a notebook, or an The ?/1 key lights after flashing in all-in-one LCD type, you may have to green.
  • Page 21: Turning Off The Power

    Adjust the trapezoidal distortion Turning Off the ) of the picture. • When you adjust the tilt of the projector Power with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. If you do not want to perform the Press the ?/1 key.
  • Page 22: Convenient Functions

    B Convenient Functions Plug the AC power cord into a wall Selecting the Menu outlet. Language Press the ?/1 key to turn on the projector. Press the MENU key. You can select one of several languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen The menu appears.
  • Page 23: Security Lock

    The menu changes to the selected Security Lock language. To clear the menu The projector is equipped with a security Press the MENU key. lock function. When you turn the power of The menu disappears automatically if a key the projector on, you are required to input is not pressed for one minute.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Other Functions

    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.
  • Page 26: Using A Menu

    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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28: The Picture Setting Menu

    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 38. PICTURE SETTING PICTURE SETTING Input A...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30: The Input Setting Menu

    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.
  • Page 31: About The Preset Memory No

    Setting items Functions Initial setting Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be Set according to PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is the input signal enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input.
  • Page 32: The Set Setting Menu

    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 :...
  • Page 33 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. •...
  • Page 34: The Menu Setting Menu

    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.
  • Page 35: The Install Setting Menu

    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...
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37: The Information Menu

    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 1 3 0 Serial No.
  • Page 38 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/S-Video (Y/C)
  • Page 39: Replacing The Lamp

    Notes Loosen the two screws on the lamp • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). personnel to replace the lamp and to check Grasp the holders with your fingers inside.
  • Page 40 Insert the new lamp all the way in until Select “Lamp Timer Reset,” and then it is securely in place (a). Tighten the press the ENTER key. two screws (b). 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 :...
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Air Filter

    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 •...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 43 Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.” c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see appear. page 34). Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 28).
  • Page 44: Messages List

    Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “On” (see page 35). 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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Set the resolution and the frequency of the Specifications signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Optical characteristics Applicable video signals Projection system 15 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection Progressive component 50/60 system Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i,...
  • Page 47: Optional Accessories

    AUDIO INPUT Note Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, Always verify that the unit is operating properly input impedance 47 Kilohms or before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR more DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub15-...
  • Page 48 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, Pin assignment female) INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) RXDA R/R-Y Power TXDA supply input for DDC B/B-Y RESERVE DDC/SDA GND (R) GND (G) DDC/SCL GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Power supply input for DDC...
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50 Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos...
  • Page 51: Installation Diagram

    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 17.5 ( Center of the lens Center of the screen Floor Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done.
  • Page 52 Unit: mm (inches) (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 4572 5080 6350 7620 1174 1774 2373 2973 3572 4471 5371 5970 7469 8967 (117 (140 (176 (211 (235 (294 (353 M 1358 2049 2740 3431 4122 5159 6196 6887 8614 10342...
  • Page 53: Ceiling Installation (Front Projection)

    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 54 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.
  • Page 54 Unit: mm (inches) (inches) (mm) 1016 1524 2032 2540 3048 3810 4572 5080 6350 7620 a’ N 1185 1785 2385 2985 3585 4485 5385 5985 7485 8985 (117 (141 (176 (212) (235 (294 (353 M 1370 2062 2754 3447 4139 5177 6216 6908...
  • Page 55: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front 313.4 (12 77 (3 Center of the projector Unit: mm (inches) Side 269 (10 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
  • Page 56 313.4 (12 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
  • Page 57: Index

    unsuitable installation ......6 Index Installing the projector ......17 Lamp Mode ..........35 Adjust Picture ..........28 Lamp replacement ........39 Air filter ...........41 Lamp Timer ..........37 Aspect ..........30, 31 Lamp Timer Reset ........33 Auto Input Search ........32 Language ..........
  • Page 58 location and function of controls ..15 Reset resetting an item ........27 RS-232C connector ......... 48 Security bar ..........11 Security Lock ........23, 35 Security lock ........... 11 Sharpness ..........28 Shift ............30 Smart APA ..........32 Specifications ..........
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60 Sony Corporation...

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