Sony Projector VPL-VW1100ES User Manual

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Using Network Features
Displaying the 
Control Window of 
the Unit with a Web 
Browser
1Connect the LAN cable.
2Set the network settings for the 
unit using “Network Setting” on 
the Installation   menu (1 
page 48).
3Start a web browser on the 
computer, enter the following in 
the address field, then press the 
Enter key on your computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
unit)
You can confirm the IP address of the 
unit under “Network Setting” on the 
Installation...

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Operating the 
Control Window
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages 
except the Setup page
Set under [Password] of the Setup page.
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” for user name and enter 
“Projector” for password.
The name of the administrator is preset to 
“root.”
When you change the password,...

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Using Network Features
Set the e-mail report function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Owner information] to 
enter the owner information 
recorded in the 
e-mail report.
2Set the timing of the e-mail 
report.
Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail 
Report page.
Lamp Reminder (Lamp1): Set the 
timing for lamp replacement. To reset 
Lamp Reminder, execute “Lamp 
Setting” on the unit (1 page 41).
Maintenance Reminder: Set the timing 
for...

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SMTP Authentication: Check this 
check box to arrange for SMTP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Account Name: Enter the mail account.
Password: Enter the password.
5Confirm the contents of the e-
mail report.
When you click on [View], the contents 
of the e-mail report are displayed.
6Send the test mail.
Check on the Send test mail check box, 
then click on [Apply] to send your test 
mail to the e-mail address you set.
 You cannot use the e-mail report function 
because...

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Others
This section describes about the other functions, how to solve the problems, how to 
replace the lamp, etc.
About the Control for 
HDMI
What is the Control for HDMI?
Control for HDMI is an HDMI standard 
mutual control function which uses the 
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control) specification. By connecting a 
variety of Control for HDMI compatible 
equipment such as a hard disk Blu-ray Disc 
player, a DVD player/recorder, an AV 
amplifier, etc. to a Sony Control for HDMI 
compatible TV...

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About DCI 
specification
DCI is a specification for Digital cinema 
projection systems, established by the 
industry standards body DCI (Digital 
Cinema Initiatives), an affiliation of six 
major Hollywood studios.
About the x.v.Color
 “x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to 
the products that have the capability to 
realize a wide color space based on the 
xvYCC specifications and is a trademark 
of Sony Corporation.
 xvYCC is an international standard of the 
technical specifications of the...

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Others
Troubleshooting
If the unit appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using 
the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.cThe power may not turn on if you turn the power off with 
?/1 
(ON/STANDBY) button and turn it on again in a short time.
After about 1 minute, turn the power on. 
cClose the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely...

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On-screen display
Remote control
The picture flickers.cFor pictures from an analog computer, adjust “Phase” for 
“Adjust Signal” on the Screen   menu properly (1 page 39).
The color of characters or 
the picture is not 
appropriate.cSelect the desired color registration in “Panel Alignment” of the 
Installation  menu (1 page 47).
Image is left on the screen. 
(image retention)cWhen high contrast non-moving images are displayed for a long 
period of time, there may be some image retention on the...

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Others
3D video images
Others
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The video image does not 
seem like 3D video images.cCheck if the 3D glasses are turned on (1 page 19).
cMake sure that the battery in the 3D glasses is charged.
cCheck if the input source is HDMI.
cSet “2D-3D Display Sel.” to “Auto” or “3D” (1 page 42).
cCheck if the input signals are compatible 3D signals (1 page 
73).
cIf no 3D signal is input from the 3D equipment connected to the 
unit, restarting the connected 3D equipment may solve the...

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The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any 
trouble with your projector.
Warning Indicators
Symptom Cause and Remedy
LAMP/COVER flashes in 
red. (A repetition rate of 2 
flashes)cClose the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely 
(1 page 64).
LAMP/COVER flashes in 
red. (A repetition rate of 3 
flashes)cThe temperature of lamp is unusually high. Turn off the power 
and wait for the lamp to cool, then turn on the power again.
cIf the symptom persists, the...