Sony Projector VPL-GT100 User Manual

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Warning messages
Caution messages
Message Lists
Message Cause and Remedy
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.cTu rn  o ff th e powe r.
cCheck to ensure that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes 
(1 page 5).
Frequency is out of range!cFrequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the 
acceptable frequency range of the unit (1 page 68).
Please replace the Lamp.cIt is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp (1 page 62).
cIf this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the...

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Replacing the Lamp 
and Cleaning the 
Ventilation Holes 
(intake)
The lamp used for the light source has a 
certain lifespan. When the lamp dims, the 
color balance of the picture becomes strange, 
or “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the 
screen, the lamp may be exhausted. Replace 
the lamp with a new one (not supplied) 
without delay.Tools you need to get started:
 Projector Lamp LMP-H330 (Optional)
 Standard Phillips screwdriver
 Cloth (for scratch protection)
 The lamp remains hot after the...

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5Loosen the 3 screws on the 
lamp with the Phillips 
screwdriver. Hold up the handle, 
then pull the lamp straight out.
Hold the lamp by the handle to remove and 
attach it.
6Push in the new lamp by the 
handle securely until it reaches 
the end, and then tighten the 3 
screws.
Be careful not to touch the optical block 
inside the unit.
7Close the lamp door, (inner 
cover) and then tighten the 
screw.
8Close the lamp cover.
9Wipe dust off the ventilation 
holes (intake) with a soft cloth....

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10Turn on the unit, then select the 
desired setting item on the 
Setup  menu.
The menu screen below will be 
appeared.
11 Select “Yes.”
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or 
other objects into the slot to avoid electrical 
shock or fire.
 Be sure to use an LMP-H330 Projector Lamp 
for replacement. If you use lamps other than 
the LMP-H330, the unit may malfunction.
 Be sure to turn off the unit and unplug the 
power cord before replacing the lamp,...

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Cleaning and the 
Screen of the 
Projector
Cleaning the cabinet
 To remove dust from the cabinet, wipe 
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is 
persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly 
moistened with a diluted mild detergent 
solution.
 Never use any type of abrasive pad, 
alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or 
volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, 
thinner or insecticide. 
 Clean the unit with a cleaning cloth. 
Wiping with a dirty cloth may scratch the 
unit.
 Using such...

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Specifications
System
Display system
SXRD panel, projection system
Display device
Size of effective display area 
0.74-inch (18.8 mm) SXRD
Number of pixels 
26,542,080 pixels (8,847,360 
pixels × 3)
Projection lens
2.1 times zoom lens (motorized) 
f=21.3 mm to 46.2 mm 
F2.9 to F3.9
Light source
Ultra High Pressure Lamp 330 W type
Screen size
60 inches to 300 inches (1,524 mm to 
7,620 mm) (measured diagonally)
Accepted digital signals:
480/60p, 576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 
1080/60i, 1080/50i,...

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Design and specifications of this unit and its 
optional accessories are subject to change without 
notice.
The values for mass and dimensions are 
approximate.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
* Use a rated plug that complies with the regulation of each country/region and the specifications.
Note
Note
Always verify that the unit is operating 
properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE 
LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,...

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The following table shows the signals and video formats which you can project using this 
unit.
When a signal other than the preset signal shown below is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
*1: Compounds and displays an image of two inputs from the DisplayPorts.
Preset Signals
Preset 
memory 
no.Preset signal
(resolution)fH
(kHz)fV
(Hz)
5 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive NTSC)
(720 × 480p) 31.470 60.000
6 576/50p 576/50p (Progressive PAL)
(720 × 576p)31.250 50.000
7 1080/60i 1035/60i (1920...

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Preset memory numbers for each input signal
Digital signal
*1: Compounds and displays an image of two inputs from the DisplayPorts.
*2: Some digital signals input from computers may be displayed as preset memory number of 
Component or Video GBR signal. Signal Preset memory number
Component signal (HDMI connector) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to 20, 93 to 96
Component signal (DisplayPort 1, 2 connectors) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 74*
1, 76*1, 93 to 
96
Video GBR signal (HDMI connector) 5 to 8, 10 to 14, 18 to...

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The items in the menus available to adjust differ depending on the input signal. The 
following tables indicate them.
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items
Item Input signal
Component signal Video GBR signal Computer signal
Reality Creationzz–
Advanced Iriszzz
Lamp Controlzzz
Film Projectionzz–
Motion Enhancerz
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93 to 96)z
(excluding preset 
memory numbers 74, 
76, and 93...