Sony Projector VPL-EW348 User Manual

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© 2015 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-EW348/EW345/EW315
VPL-EX345/EX340/EX315/EX310
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 4
Main Unit  ..................................... 4
Terminal ....................................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel Keys ................................. 7
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a Video 
equipment ................................ 11
Connecting a HDBaseT
TM 
equipment ................................ 13
Connecting a microphone  .......... 15
Connecting a USB memory 
device ...................................... 15
Connecting an External Monitor and 
Audio Equipment  .................... 15
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 16
Adjusting the Projected image  ... 17
Turning Off the Power ................ 22
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 23
The Picture Menu ............................. 24
The Screen Menu  ............................. 25
The Function Menu  .......................... 29
The Operation Menu  ........................ 30The Connection/Power Menu  ...........31
The Installation Menu  ......................34
The Information Menu  .....................35
Network
Using Network Features  ...................36
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................36
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............37
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................38
Using the e-mail report 
Function ...................................38
Setting the LAN Network of the 
projector ..................................39
Setting the WLAN Network of the 
projector ..................................39
Setting the Custom Labels for the 
Input Terminals of the 
Projector ..................................42
Setting the Control Protocol of the 
Projector ..................................42
Presentation Function via 
Network
Using Presentation Function via 
Network .........................................46
Installing Projector Station for 
Network Presentation  ..............46
Starting Projector Station for 
Network Presentation  ..............46
Projecting an Image  ....................47
Connection Settings  ....................48 
						

							3Table of Contents
Using the Controller  ................... 49
One-Click projecting function  .... 49
Option format  ............................. 50
Use Projector Station for Network 
Presentation without installing it 
to the computer. ....................... 51
Error code list of Projector Station 
for Projector Station for Network 
Presentation ............................. 52
Displaying Images or Files Sent 
from a Tablet 
PC/Smartphone ....................... 53
Playing Video and Audio 
using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection .................................... 54
Starting USB Display  ................. 54
Playing Video and Audio  ........... 54
Using the Controller  ................... 54
USB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer ................ 56
Thumbnail Mode  ........................ 57
Option Menu ............................... 57
Display Mode  ............................. 58
Option Menu ............................... 58
Slideshow Mode  ......................... 58
Option Menu ............................... 59
Others
Indicators .......................................... 60
Messages List  ................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 63
Replacing the Lamp  ......................... 66
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 68
Specifications ................................... 69Projection Distance  .......................... 76
Dimensions ...................................... 82
END USER LICENSE 
AGREEMENT ............................. 86
Index ................................................ 92 
						

							4Location and Function of Controls
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aFocus ring (page 17)
bZoom ring (page 17)
cLens
dRemote Control Receiver 
eON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 60)
fWARNING indicator (page 60)
gFront feet (adjustable) (page 18)
hFoot adjust button (page 18)
iAir filter cover/Ventilation holes 
(intake) (page 68)
jVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand near the 
ventilation holes and the circumference as 
this may cause injury.
kSpeaker (VPL-EW348/EW345/
EW315/EX345/EX315 only)
lTerminal (page 5)
mLamp cover (page 66)
nSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
http://www.kensington.com/
oSecurity bar
Connects to a commercially available 
security chain or wire.
pControl panel keys (page 7)
Main Unit
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							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
VPL-EW348
VPL-EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315
VPL-EX340/EX310
Input (pages 9, 11)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal 
(RGB/YPBPR)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input terminal (RGB)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
dINPUT D
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Terminal
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							6Location and Function of Controls
eINPUT E
HDBaseT terminal*/LAN terminal 
(page 36)
Use a straight CAT5e or CAT6 shielded 
LAN cable (not supplied).
*VPL-EW348 only
fS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input terminal (S VIDEO 
IN)
Audio: Audio input terminal (L 
(MONO) AUDIO/R)
gVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input terminal (VIDEO)
Audio: Audio input terminal (L 
(MONO) AUDIO/R)
 The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO 
are shared.
 The audio input terminal and audio output 
from the HDMI terminal are available only 
on VPL-EW348/EW345/EW315/EX345/
EX315.
Output (page 15)
hOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output terminal 
(MONITOR)
Audio: Audio output terminal (AUDIO)
 This terminal outputs the projected image 
only when INPUT A or INPUT B is used.
 The audio output terminal is available only 
on VPL-EW348/EW345/EW315/EX345/
EX315.
Others
iRS-232C terminal (RS-232C) 
RS-232C compatible control terminal. 
Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
terminal and the RS-232C cross cables. 
jLAN terminal (page 36)
kAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord. 
lUSB terminal (Type A) ( ) 
(pages 15, 56)
mUSB terminal (Type B) ( ) 
(page 54)
nMicrophone input ( )
Microphone input is available only on VPL-
EW348/EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315. 
Notes
Notes
Note 
						

							7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Remote Commander
Control Panel Keys
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 16)
INPUT key
cOperating a menu (page 23)
MENU key
RESET key
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
RETURN key
dAdjusting the image (page 17)
ASPECT key (page 25)
KEYSTONE key (page 19)
PATTERN key (page 21)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
* 
(page 21)
*
Use this key when inputting a computer 
signal via the RGB input terminal 
(INPUT A or INPUT B).
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
BLANK key
Cuts off the projected image 
temporarily. Press again to restore the 
previous image. Picture muting helps 
reduce power consumption.
MUTING key (VPL-EW348/EW345/
EW315/EX345/EX315 only)
Mutes the audio output temporarily. 
Press again to restore the previous 
volume.
VOLUME +/– key (VPL-EW348/
EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315 only)
Adjusts the volume output.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys
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INPUT
MENUAPA ECO MODE
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
KEYSTONE
ENTER
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZEBLANK
MUTING
RESET
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Note 
						

							8Location and Function of Controls
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
used depending on the resolution of 
the input signal.
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.You cannot use this 
key when 
“Type A USB”, “Type B 
USB
” or “Network” is selected as the 
input.
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily. 
Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp 
Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static 
Signal” and “Standby Mode.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select “ECO” or “User” mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Lamp Mode: Low
With No Input: Standby
With Static Signal: Lamp 
Dimming
Standby Mode: Low
User: Sets each item of the ECO 
Mode menu as you desire (go to 
step 3).
3Select “User” then press the b key.
The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the item 
then press the ENTER key.5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the ENTER key.
The screen returns to the User screen. 
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Lamp Mode,” “With No Input,” “With 
Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on 
the Connection/Power menu (page 31).
If you set “ECO Mode” to “ECO,” or 
“Standby Mode”(in “User”) to “Low,” 
the network control function will be 
disabled in standby mode. If the external 
control is being performed by using the 
network or network control function, do 
not select “ECO,” or do not set “Standby 
Mode” ( in “User”) to “Low.”
Others
gInfrared transmitter
About remote commander operation
 Direct the remote commander toward the 
Remote Control Receiver.
 The shorter the distance between the 
remote commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
remote commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the remote 
commander and the Remote Control 
Receiver on the projector.
Notes
RETURN
ECO
User ECO Mode
:Sel:Back
RETURN
Lamp Mode HighConstant Brightness 
Auto Power Saving
Standby ModeOff ON
With No Input
Lamp Dimming
With Static Signal
Standard
User
:Sel
:Set:Back
Note 
						

							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 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.
 Use a no-resistance audio cable.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A/INPUT B
 The audio input terminal is available only on VPL-EW348/EW345/EW315/EX345/EX315.
 It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-EW348/
EW345/EW315) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-EX345/EX340/EX315/EX310) for the external 
monitor.
INPUT C/INPUT D
Notes
Connecting a Computer
For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.
RGB output 
terminal
Audio output 
terminalMini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
Computer
Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied)
Notes
For connecting a computer with an HDMI output terminal.
HDMI output 
terminalHDMI cable 
(not supplied)
Computer 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
 Audio output from the HDMI terminal is available only on VPL-EW348/EW345/EW315/EX345/
EX315.
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. 
 Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are 
recommended.)
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
USB terminal (Type B) ( )
For connecting to a computer with a USB terminal (“Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection” (page 54)).
LAN terminal
For connecting to a computer, tablet PC, or smartphone via a hub or router (“Presentation 
Function via Network” (page 46)).
Notes
USB A-B cable 
(not supplied)
ComputerUSB terminal 
(Type A)
LAN cable (straight type)
(not supplied)
ComputerLAN 
terminal
Wired connection
Tablet PC/Smartphone
Computer
Wireless connectionHub, router (wireless), etc.