Sony Projector Vpl Vw12ht User Manual

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Maintenance
Maintenance
Notes
•If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
•Pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. If you
touch the lamp unit, you may be burned or
injured.
•When removing the lamp unit, make sure it remains
horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp
unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while it is tilted
and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter,
causing injury.
Replacing the Lamp
When the lamp begins to dim, replace it promptly
with a new LMP-P201 Projector Lamp (not supplied).
It is recommended that you replace the lamp with a
new one after about 2000 hours with the OFF setting,
or about 3000 hours with the ON setting of the
CINEMA BLACK item.
When it is time to change the lamp, a message
saying “Please replace the LAMP.” will be
displayed.
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.
Note
The lamp remains at a high temperature after you turn
off the projector with the I /1 key. If you touch the
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you replace
the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to
cool.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the
projector. Hold the projector and turn the projector
toward the back as shown below.
Note
When replacing the lamp, be sure the projector is
on a flat and stable surface.
2Open the lamp cover by loosening the screw with
the Phillips screwdriver supplied with the LMP-
P201 Projector Lamp.
3Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the
Phillips screwdriver.
Note
The screws cannot be removed from the lamp unit.
4While holding the handle and keeping the lamp
unit horizontal, pull straight up.
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is
securely in place. Tighten the screws. Fold down
the handle.
Notes
•Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the
lamp.
•The power will not turn on if the lamp is not
secured properly.
•LMP-P200 cannot be used with this projector.





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Maintenance
6Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord and turn the projector to
the standby mode.
9Press the following keys on the control panel in
the following order for less than five seconds
each: RESET, 
						

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following
guide. If the problem still persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Image
Symptom
CauseRemedy
The power is not turned on.
The power has been turned off and on
with the I / 1 key at too short an interval.Wait for about 120 seconds before turning on the
power 
(see page 22 (GB)).
The lamp cover is detached.Close the lamp cover securely 
(see page
41 (GB)).
The air filter is detached.
Attach the air filter securely 
(see page
42 (GB)).
SymptomCauseRemedy
No picture.
The computer signals are not set to
output to an external monitor.Set the computer signal to output to an external
monitor 
(see page 17 (GB)).
The computer signal is set to output to
both the LCD of the computer and an
external monitor.Set the computer signal to output only to an
external monitor 
(see page 17 (GB)).
The picture is noisy. If you input computer signals, some
noise will appear in the background on
certain screens depending on the
number of dots in the input signals and
LCD pixels.Change the desktop pattern on the connected
computer. A cable is disconnected or not connected
properly.Check that the proper connections have been
made 
(see pages 16 (GB) to 18 (GB)).
The input selection is incorrect. Select the input source correctly using the INPUT
key 
(see page 20 (GB)).
The picture is cut off.
Press the MUTING PIC key to release the muting
function 
(see page 20 (GB)).
On-screen display does not
appear.STATUS in the SET SETTING menu has
been set to OFF.Set STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON
(see page 30 (GB)).
Invalid input setting. Set the INPUT-A/B setting according to the input
signal.
The picture flickers. On rare occasions, the picture may
flicker when using the projector with
CINEMA BLACK in the INSTALL
SETTING menu set to ON.Set CINEMA BLACK to OFF and clear the menu
display once. Then, display the INSTALL
SETTING menu again and set CINEMA BLACK to
ON 
(see page 31 (GB)).
On rare occasions, the picture may
flicker until the projector lamp fully
warms up (this takes about 20 minutes
after turning on the unit).As this is not a sign of malfunction, continue to use
the unit normally, in spite of the flicker. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Others
SymptomCauseRemedy
The LAMP/COVER indicator
flashes.The lamp cover or the air filter is
detached.Attach the lamp cover or the air filter securely 
(see
pages 41 (GB) and 42 (GB)).
The LAMP/COVER indicator
lights up.The lamp has reached the end of its life. Replace the lamp (see pages 41 (GB) and 42
(GB)).
The lamp has reached too a high
temperature.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
flashes.The fan is broken.
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
lights up.The internal temperature is unusually
high.Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation
holes.
Check to see if the air filter is clogged with dust.
(Do not use an air filter for more than 500 hours.)
Warning messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
MessageMeaning Remedy
High temp.!
Lamp off in 1 min.Internal temperature is too high. Turn off the power.
Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation
holes.
Check to see if the air filter is clogged with dust.
(Do not use an air filter for more than 500 hours.)
Frequency is out of range!This input signal cannot be projected as
the frequency is out of the acceptable
range of the projector.Input a signal that is within the frequency range.
The resolution setting of the output
signal of the computer is too high.Set the setting of output to XGA 
(see page
17 (GB)).
Please check INPUT-A
setting.You have input an RGB signal from the
computer when INPUT-A in the SET
SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT,
DTV YP
BPR or DTV GBR.Set INPUT-A correctly 
(see page 30 (GB)).
Please check INPUT-B
setting.You have input an RGB signal from the
computer when INPUT-B in the SET
SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT,
DTV YP
BPR or DTV GBR.Set INPUT-B correctly 
(see page 30 (GB)). The electrical system has failed.
Please replace the LAMP.Replace the lamp. Both LAMP/COVER and
TEMP/FAN indicators light up.Wait for 120 seconds to cool down the lamp and
turn on the power again 
(see page 22 (GB)).
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Please replace the filter. The air filter is clogged with dust. Replace the air filter.
It is time to replace the lamp.
Remote Commander
Symptom
CauseRemedy
The Remote Commander
does not work.
The Remote Commander batteries are
dead.
The remote control cable is not
connected to the CONTROL S IN
connector (projector) or CONTROL S
OUT (Remote Commander).Replace with new batteries (see page 15 (GB)).
Connect the remote control cable to both the
projector and Remote Commander, or disconnect
the cable 
(see page 15 (GB)).
The front/rear remote control detector is
near a fluorescent lamp.Change the setting of SIRCS RECEIVER in the
SET SETTING menu 
(see page 30 (GB)).
There are no batteries in the Remote
Commander.Install batteries 
(see page 15 (GB)). 
						

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You have pressed the wrong key. NO INPUT No input signal Check the input connections 
(see pages 16 (GB)
to 18 (GB)).
Caution messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Not applicable! Press the appropriate key.
MeaningRemedyTroubleshooting 
						

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Specifications
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection
system
LCD panel 1.35-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel
3,147,264 pixels
(1,049,088 pixels × 3)
Lens Approx. 1.2 times zoom lens
f 44.6 to 53.6 mm/F 2.4 to 2.7
Lamp 200 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal
measure)
Light output ANSI lumen
1) 1000 lm
Throwing distance

40-inch: 1260 to 1470 mm
(49 
5/8 to 58 inches)
60-inch: 1930 to 2240 mm
(76 to 88 
1/4 inches)
80-inch: 2600 to 3010 mm
(102 
3/8 to 118 5/8 inches)
100-inch: 3270 to 3780 mm
(128 
7/8 to 148 7/8 inches)
120-inch: 3930 to 4550 mm
(154 
3/4 to 179 1/4 inches)
150-inch: 4940 to 5710 mm
(194 
5/8 to 224 7/8 inches)
180-inch: 5940 to 6860 mm
(234 to 270 
1/8 inches)
200-inch: 6610 to 7630 mm
(260 
3/8 to 300 1/2 inches)
250-inch: 8270 to 9560 mm
(325 
3/4 to 376 1/2 inches)
300-inch: 9940 to 11480 mm
(391 
1/2 to 452 1/8 inches)

40-inch: 1560 to 1820 mm
(61 
1/2 to 71 3/4 inches)
60-inch: 2380 to 2760 mm
(93 
3/4 to 108 3/4 inches)
80-inch: 3200 to 3700 mm
(126 to 145 
3/4 inches)
100-inch: 4020 to 4650 mm
(158 
5/16 to 183 1/8 inches)
120-inch: 4830 to 5590 mm
(190 
1/4 to 220 1/8 inches)
150-inch: 6060 to 7000 mm
(238 
5/8 to 275 5/8 inches)
180-inch: 7290 to 8420 mm
(287 
1/8 to 331 5/8 inches)
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1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standards Institute IT 7.228.
200-inch: 8100 to 9360 mm
(319 to 368 5/8 inches)
250-inch: 10150 to 11720 mm
(399 
3/4 to 461 1/2 inches)
300-inch: 12190 to 14070 mm
(480 to 554 
1/8 inches)
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N system,
switched automatically/manually
Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video
input)
1366 × 768 pixels (RGB input)
Acceptable range for computer signals
fH: 15 to 80 kHz
fV: 50 to 85 Hz
Input/Output
VIDEO IN VIDEO: RCA type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin
type (female)
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),
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL)
(75 ohms terminated)
INPUT A/B Component/Progressive
component/HDTV/RGB:
RCA type (female)
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
R/C
R/PR: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
SYNC/HD:
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative 
						

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Specifications
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER
Stereo minijack 5 Vp-p, plug in
power, DC 5 V
TRIGGER Power on: DC 12 V
4.7 kohm output impedance
Power off: 0 V
Safety regulations: UL, cUL, FCC Class B, IC Class
B, NEMKO, CE (LVD/EMC),
C-Tick
General
Dimensions 395 × 168 × 427 mm (15 5/8 × 6 5/8
× 16 7/8 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 8 kg (17 lb 10 oz)
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 300 W (Standby mode:
6 W)
Peak inrush current
(1) Power ON, current probe
method: 58.0 A (240 V)
(2) Hot switching inrush current,
measured in accordance with
European standard EN55103-1:
24.3 A (230 V)
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)
Storage humidity 10 % to 90 %
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander RM-PJVW10
(1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Lens cap (1)
AC power cord (1)
Cinema Filter (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (3)
Operating Instructions (1)
CD-ROM (ImageDirector) (1)
Software Licenses (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
OtherOptional accessories
Projector Lamp LMP-P201 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support PSS-610
Air Filter PK-VW11FL
Projection Lens
1.5 times zoom long focus lens VPLL-ZM101
1.1 times zoom short focus lens VPLL-ZM31
Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For
details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 
						

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Specifications
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches)
Front
Top
Center of the lens
Center of the unit
395 (15 9/16)
334 (13 5/32)
167 (6 9/16)
80 (3 5/32)40 (1 9/16)
111 
(4 3/8)
99.5 
(3 29/32)
131 
(5 5/32)
168 
(6 5/8)
3(1/8)
96 (3 25/32)
426.5 
(16 
25/32) to 429.5 
(16 
29/32) 
						

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Specifications
Unit: mm (inches)
BottomSide
Center of the unit
0 to 3(0 to 1/8)41
 (1 5/8)33.5
 (1 5/16)136 (5 11/32)
32.5 (1 9/32)319 (12 9/16)
418 (16 15/32)
87 
(3 7/16)
45.5
 (1 25/32)
68(2 11/16)57(2 1/4)
73.5(2 29/32)89.5(3 17/32)
112 (4 13/32)
314 (12 3/8)
40 (1 9/16)
8 (11/32)
231 
(9 3/32)
131.5 
(5 3/16)
150.6 
(5 15/16)
65 
(2 9/16)
170 
(6 11/16)
319 
(12 
9/16)
52 
(2 1/16)
15 
(19/32)
18 
(23/32) 
						

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SpecificationsIndexIndex
Index
A
Adjuster  11 (GB)
Adjusting
retention of the settings  23 (GB)
the picture  24 (GB), 25 (GB)
the picture size/shift  25 (GB), 26 (GB)
Adjusting the size of the picture  20 (GB)
Air filter  42 (GB)
ASPECT  26 (GB)
B
Battery
installation  15 (GB)
notes  15 (GB)
BRIGHT  24 (GB)
C
CINE MOTION  30 (GB)
CINEMA BLACK  31 (GB)
Cinema Filter  11 (GB)
COLOR  24 (GB)
COLOR SYS (System)  24 (GB)
COLOR TEMP  24 (GB)
Condensation  39 (GB)
Connections
component equipment  16 (GB)
computer  17 (GB)
VCR  16 (GB)
CONTRAST  24 (GB)
Cut off the picture  20 (GB)
D, E, F, G
DIGIT KEYSTONE  31 (GB)
Dimensions  48 (GB)
D. (Dynamic) PICTURE  24 (GB)
DOT PHASE  25 (GB)
DRC-MF  24 (GB)
H
HUE  24 (GB)
I, J, K
INPUT-A  30 (GB)
INPUT-B  30 (GB)
INPUT SETTING menu  25 (GB)
INSTALL SETTING menu  31 (GB)
INSTALLATION  31 (GB)
Installation example
on a ceiling  35 (GB)
on a floor  32 (GB)
KEYSTONE MEM  31 (GB)
L
Lamp replacement  41 (GB)
LAMP TIMER  31 (GB)
LANGUAGE  30 (GB)
Location and function of controls
connector panel  13 (GB)
control panel  12 (GB)
front/left side  10 (GB)
rear/right side/bottom  10 (GB)
Remote Commander  14 (GB)
M, N
Menu
clearing the menu display  19 (GB)
INPUT SETTING menu  25 (GB)
INSTALL SETTING menu  31 (GB)
PICTURE CTRL menu  24 (GB)
SET SETTING menu  30 (GB)
using the menu  23 (GB)
Messages
cautions  45 (GB)
warnings  44 (GB)
Notes on installation
unsuitable conditions for use  39 (GB)
unsuitable installation  39 (GB)
O
Optional accessories  47 (GB)
P, Q
PICTURE CTRL menu  24 (GB)
Power
turn off  22 (GB)
turn on  19 (GB)
POWER SAVING  12 (GB), 30 (GB)
Precautions  7 (GB)
Projecting  19 (GB)
PSS-610 Projector Suspension
Support  35 (GB)
R
Remote Commander
battery installation  15 (GB)
location and function of
controls  14 (GB)
Remote control detector
front  10 (GB)
rear  10 (GB)
Reset
resettable items  23 (GB)
resetting the air filter 42 (GB)
resetting the item  23 (GB)
RGB ENHANCER  24 (GB)
RS-232C connector  13 (GB)
S
SCAN CONV
(Scan converter)  27 (GB)
Screen size
16 (GB), 32 (GB) – 37 (GB), 46 (GB)
SET SETTING menu  30 (GB)
SHARP  24 (GB)
SHIFT  26 (GB)
SIRCS RECEIVER  10 (GB), 30 (GB)
SIZE H  25 (GB)
Specifications  46 (GB)
STATUS (on-screen display)  30 (GB)
Supplied accessories  47 (GB)
T, U
TITLE AREA  27 (GB)
Troubleshooting  43 (GB)
V, W, X, Y, Z
Ventilation holes
exhaust  10 (GB)
intake  10 (GB)
VIDEO MEMORY  27 (GB)
V SCROLL  27 (GB)