Sony Vpl Aw15 Projector User Manual

VPL-AW15
VPL-AW10
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-198-141-11 (1)
Video Projector
Operating Instructions   

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only. 
For customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
The number below is for FCC related 
matters only.Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-AW15, VPL-AW10
Responsible...

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Disposal of Used Lamp
This projector’s lamp contains mercury and 
should be disposed of properly. Consult your 
local authorities rega rding safe disposal.
The material contained in this lamp are 
similar to those of a fluorescent lamp, so you 
should dispose of it  in the same way.
For customers in the United States
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be 
regulated due to environmental 
considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact 
your...

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For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
For customers in Taiwan only Gooi de batterij niet weg maar 
lever deze in als klein chemisch 
afval (KCA).
The socket-outlet should be installed near 
the equipment and be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
TYPE.
DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL RULES.
Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable...

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Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 7
Checking the model name of the 
projector ............................................. 7
Front/Side ........................................... 8
Rear/Bottom ....................................... 9
Remote Control  ................................ 10
Unpacking ........................................ 11
Step 1: Installing the Projector  ......... 12
Before Setting Up the 
Projector .......................... 12
Positioning the...

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Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Warning Indicators  ..................... 53
Message Lists  ............................. 54
Replacing the Lamp and the Air Filter 
and cleaning the Ventilation holes 
(intake) ............................................. 55
Replacing the Air Filter ................... 58
Fitting the lens cap  ........................... 58
Specifications ................................... 59
Preset Signals  ............................. 61
Input Signals and...

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Precautions
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible....

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Front/Side
You can use the buttons on the control panel with the same names as those on the remote 
control to operate the projector.
Location of Controls
INPUT button (1 page 27)
MENU button (1 page 36)
Remote control detector 
(1 page 21) Ventilation holes 
(exhaust) (1 page 13)
?/1 (On/standby) switch (1 page 22) LAMP/COVER indicator (1 page 53)
v/V/b/B (arrow)/  (enter) button 
(1 page 36)
LENS SHIFT  dials 
(VPL-AW15 only) (1 page 22) Ventilation holes 
(intake) (1 page 13)
Focus ring (1 page...

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Location of ControlsRear/Bottom
Adjusters (1 page 24) Ventilation holes 
(exhaust) (1 page 13)
Lamp cover
(1 page 56)REMOTE connector
Connects to a computer, etc. for remote 
control
S VIDEO INPUT connector (mini DIN 4-pin)/
VIDEO INPUT connector (phono type) (1 page 19)
Y/P
B/CB/PR/CR (phono type) (1 page 17)
INPUT A connector (1 page 20)
HDMI connector (1 page 18)
-AC IN socket
Air filter cover 
(1 page 57) Ventilation holes (intake) 
(1 page 13) Projector suspension 
support attaching 
hole (1 page...

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Remote Control
Infrared transmitter
?/1 (On/standby) 
switch (1 page 22)
MENU button
(1 page 36)M/m/