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 lights up.cThe internal temperature is unusually high. Check to ensure that 
if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the 
projector is being used at high altitudes.
LAMP/COVER and 
TEMP/FAN light up.cDisconnect the AC power cord, re-connect it, then turn on the 
power again. If the indicators still light up, the electrical system 
has a problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
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 14)
Frequency is out of range!cFrequency is out of range. Input a signal that is within the 
acceptable frequency range of the projector.
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup   menu to 
“Computer” when an RGB signal is input from a computer. (1 
page 53)
Please check DVI Signal 
Sel.cSet “DVI Signal Sel.” in the Setup   menu to “Computer” 
when an RGB signal is input from a computer. (1 page 53)
Note
Be sure to remove the DVI cable to disconnect the connection 
between the projector and a digital tuner and so on, before setting 
“DVI Signal Sel.”
Please replace the Lamp/
Filter.
Lamp/Filter life remains 
less than 50H.cThe lifespan of the lamp and the air filter is running out. (50 
hours is an approximate figure.)
Please replace the Lamp/
Filter.
Lamp/Filter life remains 
less than 15H.cThe lifespan of the lamp and the air filter is running out. (15 
hours is an approximate figure.) 
						

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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. Have 
you finished? Yes V No vcIt is time to clean the air filter. Clean the air filter. (1 page 66)
cIf you cleaned the air filter, select “Yes.” If you did not clean the 
air filter, select “No.”
Probably use in high 
altitude. Switch to high 
altitude mode on? Yes V 
No vcWhen using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher: 
select “Yes” to set to “High Altitude Mode”. (1 page 52)
cIf this message is displayed when using the projector at an 
altitude of less than 1,500 m: check to see if nothing is blocking 
the ventilation holes. (1 page 14)
Note
When you selected “Yes,” the number of turns of the fan increases.
Message Cause and Remedy
 cNo signal is input in the selected input. Check connections. (1 
page 18)
Not applicable!cPress the appropriate button.
Please check Network 
Setting.cInvalid values, such as a blank, are entered in the 
Network Setting window. Enter the correct values. (1 page 52)
x 
						

							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 replace the lamp, 
it is also time to replace the air filter.
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to 
replace the air filter with a new one.
For detailed information on how to replace 
the filter, see “Replacing the Air Filter” on 
page 67. 
When replacing the lamp after using 
the projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the 
power cord. Wait for at least an hour for the 
lamp to cool.
 The lamp remains hot after the projector is 
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch 
the lamp, you may burn your fingers. 
When you replace the lamp, wait for at 
least an hour for the lamp to cool.
 Do not touch the surface of the lens. If you 
touch it, wipe off the fingerprints with a 
soft cloth.
Pay special attention to replacing the 
lamp when the projector is installed on 
the ceiling.
1Turn off the projector and unplug 
the AC power cord.
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector.
Be sure that the projector is placed on a 
stable surface.
3While holding up the cover 
release lever on the right, slide the 
top cover until it stops.
4Loosen the screw on the lamp 
cover with a Philips screwdriver, 
and then open the lamp cover.
Be sure to use a Philips screwdriver with a 
shaft length of 130 mm (5 1/8 inches) or 
more when replacing a projector lamp.
Caution
Note
Note
Cover release lever 
						

							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 the four screws on the 
lamp unit with a Philips 
screwdriver.
7Hold the lamp unit with your hand, 
and then, pushing the lamp 
release lever toward the arrow 
direction (toward the right), pull 
the lamp unit straight out.
Hold the lamp unit tightly so that you do 
not drop it, because it is heavy (approx. 
2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz)). Dropping the lamp may 
result in an injury or a breakdown of the 
projector.
Note
Valve cap
Note
Lamp release lever 
						

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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 
in step 6 to secure the lamp unit to 
the projector.
10Tighten the screw loosened in 
step 4 to close the lamp cover.
11Close the top cover.
12Connect the power cord and set 
the projector to standby mode.
Confirm that the ON/STANDBY 
indicator is lit in red.
13Pointing the remote control at the 
projector, press the following 
buttons on the remote control in 
the following order for less than 
five seconds each: RESET, 
						

							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 approximate.
1Turn the power off and unplug 
the power cord. 
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector and turn the 
projector over.
3Remove the filter holder.
When the air filter cover (supplied) has 
been attached because the projector is 
installed on the ceiling, remove this air 
filter cover before removing the filter 
holder.
For detailed information on the air filter 
cover, see “To attach the supplied air filter 
cover for ceiling installation” (1 page 
76).
4Remove dust with a vacuum 
cleaner.
Be careful that the filter does not get 
caught in the vacuum cleaner.
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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 replaced 
periodically. When “Please replace the 
Lamp/Filter. End of Lamp/Filter life. Lamp 
off in 1 min.” appears on the screen, it is time 
to replace the lamp and the air filter, 
Whenever you replace the lamp, be sure to 
replace the air filter with a new one 
immediately. 
 Replacing the air filter is very important to 
maintain the high efficiency of the projector 
and to prevent a malfunction. When the 
replacement message appears on the screen, 
replace the air filter without delay. Also the 
air filter should be cleaned every 1250 hours.
 When removing the air filter from the 
projector, be careful that no dust or object 
gets into the inside of the projector.
1Turn the power off and unplug 
the power cord. 
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector and turn the 
projector over.
3Remove the filter holder.
When the air filter cover (supplied) has 
been attached because the projector is 
installed on the ceiling, remove this air 
filter cover before removing the filter 
holder.
For detailed information on the dust 
protector, see “To attach the supplied air 
Note
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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 video signals
15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 
Hz, Progressive component 50/
60 Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 
480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 
720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), 
1080/60p (DVI channel and 
HDMI channel only), 1080/50p 
(DVI channel and HDMI 
channel only), Composite 
video, Y/C video
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
Maximum resolution 1920× 1080, 
fV: 60 Hz
Input
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin 
type 
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 0.286 
Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated), or
burst 0.3 Vp-p±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
Y/C
B/PB/CR/PRComponent: phono type     Y with Sync: 1 Vp-p±2dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
    C
B/PB: 0.7 Vp-p±2dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
    C
R/PR: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
HDMI Digital RGB/Y/C
B(PB)CR(PR)
DVI-D (TMDS)
Digital RGB
INPUT A HD D-sub 15-pins
Analog RGB/component:
R/C
R (PR): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated) 
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated) 
B/C
B (PB): 0.7 Vp-p±2 dB 
(75 ohms terminated) 
SYNC/HD: Composite sync 
input: TTL level, positive/ 
negative
Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level, positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, positive/ negative
TRIGGER Minijack
Power on: DC 12 V, output 
impedance: 4.7 kilohms
Power off: 0 V
REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
NETWORK RJ-45
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
General
Dimensions 496 × 175 × 574 mm
(19 1/2 × 6 7/8 × 22 5/8 inches) (w/
h/d)
Mass Approx. 19 kg (41 lb 14 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 0.8 to 1.95 A, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 610 W 
Standby mode: 10 W
ECO mode: 0.5 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) 
						

							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