Sony Projector Vpl Vw100 User Manual

61 GBTroubleshooting
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Warning messages
Symptom Cause and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes.cClose the top cover and the lamp cover securely, or attach the 
filter holder securely. (1 pages 63 and 67)
LAMP/COVER lights up.cThe lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the 
lamp. (1 page 63)
cThe lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp 
cools, and then turn on the power again. (1 page 32)
TEMP/FAN flashes.cThe fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
TEMP/FAN...

GB 62Troubleshooting
Caution messages
Please replace the Lamp/
Filter.
End of Lamp/Filter life. 
Lamp off in 1 min.cIt is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp. (1 page 63)
cAlso, replace the air filter too. (1 page 67)
If this message appears again after you replace the lamp and filter, 
the lamp replacement process is not complete. Check the lamp 
replacement process. (1 page 63)
Please clean the filter.cIt is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 66)
Please clean the filter....

63 GBReplacing the Lamp
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Replacing the Lamp
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/Filter. 
End of Lamp/Filter life. Lamp off in 1 min.” 
appears on the screen, the lamp may be 
exhausted. Replace the lamp with a new one 
(not supplied) 
without delay.Use an LMP-H400 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
The air filter is supplied with the LMP-H400 
Projector Lamp. When you...

GB 64Replacing the Lamp
5Remove the valve cap (1), then 
turn the gas releasing valve 
clockwise, using a Philips 
screwdriver (2).
Turn the gas releasing valve clockwise 
until a hissing sound comes out from the 
valve.
After this hissing sound stops, go to the 
next step.
Xenon gas is encapsulated under high 
pressure inside of the lamp. This xenon 
gas is odorless and harmless. However, 
if you drop the lamp or strike it without 
releasing gas, the lamp may burst. This 
may result in an injury.6Loosen...

65 GBReplacing the Lamp
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8Insert the new lamp unit straight 
in all the way until it is securely in 
place and you hear it click.
 Insert the new lamp unit while holding it 
tightly, because it is heavy (approx. 
2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)). Dropping the lamp 
may result in an injury.
 Be careful not to touch the fan or optical 
block inside the unit.
 Confirm that the lamp release lever has 
returned to its original position. If not, 
the projector will not turn on.
9Tighten the four screws loosened...

GB 66Cleaning the Air Filter
 The projector will not turn on unless the lamp 
is securely installed in place.
 The projector will not turn on unless the top 
cover and the lamp cover are securely closed.
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
When “Please clean the filter. Have you 
finished? Yes V No v” appears on the screen, 
you should clean the air filter.
The air filter should be cleaned every 1250 
hours. This value varies depending on the 
environment or how the projector is used. 1250 
hours are...

67 GBReplacing the Air Filter
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When it becomes difficult to remove the 
dust from the filter with a vacuum 
cleaner, go to the next step.
5Remove the air filter.
6Wash the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution and dry it in a 
shaded place.
7Attach the air filter so that it fits 
into the each claws (5 positions) 
on the filter holder.
8Attach the filter holder.
The projector will not turn on unless the filter 
holder is securely closed.
Replacing the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be...

GB 68Replacing the Air Filter
filter cover for ceiling installation” (1 
page 76).
4Remove the air filter.
5Attach the new air filter so that it 
fits into the each claws (5 
positions) on the filter holder.
6Attach the filter holder.
The projector will not turn on unless the filter 
holder is securely closed.
Note
Claws 

69 GBSpecifications
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Specifications
System
Projection system
SXRD panel, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.61-inch SXRD panel with 
micro-lens array, 6,220,800 
pixels (2,073,600 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.8 times zoom lens (electric) 
f18.7 to 33.7 mm/F2.54 to 3.53
Lamp 400 W xenon lamp
Projection picture size
40 to 300 inches (measured 
diagonally)
Color system NTSC
3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60 system, 
switched automatically/
manually (PAL60 system not 
switched manually)
Acceptable...

GB 70Specifications Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote control RM-PJVW100 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
AC power cord (1)
Plug holder (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
CD-ROM (ImageDirector2) (1)
Air filter cover (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Safe regulations
UL60950, CSA No. 950, FCC class B, IC class B, 
EN60950 (NEMKO), CE, C-Tick
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp LMP-H400 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support PSS-H10, PSS-610