Sony Projector VPL-EW246 Manual

41Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
In display mode, you can view a selected image in full screen view.
Press the ENTER key on the remote commander. The option menu appears in the lower part of 
the screen.
In slideshow mode, you can view images as a slideshow.
Press ENTER key on the remote commander. The slideshow pauses and the option menu 
appears in the lower part of the screen.
Display Mode
Option menu
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page...

42Using USB Media Viewer
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page 40).
Display the previous image. 
Display the next image. 
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow time interval. 
Slideshow time interval
After 3 seconds, display the next image.
After 5 seconds, display the next image.
After 10 seconds, display the next image.
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow effect. 
Slideshow effect
The next image appears with tile transition effect.
The...

43Indicators
Others
BOthers
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.
ON/STANDBY indicator
LAMP/COVER indicator
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Lights in red The projector is in Standby mode.
Flashes in green  The projector is ready to operate after having been turned on. 
 The lamp cools after the projector is turned off.
Lights in green The...

44Messages List
Messages List
When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 
accordance with the table below.
MessagesMeaning/RemedyPage
High temp.! Lamp off in 
1 min.Check the items below.
 Check if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check if the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if the Installation Attitude in the Installation menu is 
set correctly.4, 4, 
29, 49
Frequency is out of 
range!Change the output setting of the connected equipment to...

45Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Before asking to have the projector repaired, try to diagnose the problem, following the 
instructions below.
SymptomsRemedyPage
The power is not turned 
on.Check if the AC power cord is firmly connected. –
When the “Control Key Lock” is set to “On,” you cannot turn 
on the projector using the ?/1 key on the projector.26
If the lamp or lamp cover is not attached securely, the projector 
cannot be turned on.47
No image. Check if the connecting cable is connected to...

46Troubleshooting
The image is dark/too 
bright.The settings for “Brightness,” “Contrast,” and “Lamp Mode” 
affect brightness of the image. Check if the value is 
appropriate.20, 27
The image will be dark when the lamp is burnt out. Check 
“Lamp Timer,” and replace the lamp with a new one if 
necessary.30, 47
“With Static Signal” is set to “On.”  27
During picture muting, the lamp is dimmed to reduce power 
consumption. 27
When video signal is not input, the lamp is dimmed to reduce 
power consumption.–...

47Replacing the Lamp
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Replacing the Lamp
Replace the lamp with a new one if a message displayed on the projected image (page 44).
Use an LMP-E212 projector lamp (not supplied) for replacement.
 The lamp remains hot after the projector is 
turned off. If you touch the lamp, you may 
burn your finger. When you replace the 
lamp, wait for at least an hour after 
turning off the projector for the lamp to 
cool sufficiently.
 Do not allow any metallic or inflammable 
objects into the lamp replacement...

48Replacing the Lamp
4Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
2 screws.
5Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
1 screw.
The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Connect the AC power cord to a wall 
outlet and turn on the projector.
7Reset the lamp timer for notification of 
the next replacement time.
Select “Lamp Timer Reset” on the 
Function menu then press the ENTER 
key. When a message appears, select 
“Yes” to reset the lamp timer (page...

49Cleaning the Air Filter
Others
Cleaning the Air Filter
When a message appears on the projected image indicating time for a filter cleaning, clean the 
air filter (pages 43, 44).
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.
If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, the 
temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a...

50Specifications
Specifications
ItemsDescriptions
ModelVPL-EW276/EW246/EW226/EX276/EX272/EX246/EX242/
EX226/EX222
Projection system 3 LCD system
Display device Effective display 
sizeVPL-EW276: 0.75 inch (19.0 mm), 3 plate panels, 
Aspect ratio 16:10
VPL-EW246/EW226: 0.59 inch (15.0 mm), 3 plate 
panels, Aspect ratio 16:10
VPL-EX276/EX272/EX246/EX242/EX226/EX222: 
0.63 inch (16.0 mm), 3 plate panels, Aspect ratio 4:3
Effective picture 
elementsVPL-EW276/EW246/EW226: 3,072,000 pixels (1280 × 
800 pixels,...