Sony Vpl Cs7 Projector User Manual

							© 2004 Sony Corporation
2-148-435-11 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-CS7
VPL-ES2 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only. 
For the 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-CS7/VPL-ES2
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.  These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications.  However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment. This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the 
appliance. 
						

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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland  
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.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

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Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ......................................... 6
Notes on Installation and Usage ......... 7
Features .............................................. 9
Location and Function of Controls   . 11
Top/Front/Left Side  .................... 11
Rear/Right Side/Bottom  ............. 11
Control Panel  .............................. 12
Connector Panel  ......................... 13
Remote Commander  ................... 14
Projecting the Picture
Installing the Projector  ..................... 16
Connecting the Projector .................. 17
Connecting with a Computer ...... 17
Connecting with a VCR  ............. 18
Connecting with a Monitor 
Equipment (VPL-CS7 
only) ................................ 19
Projecting ......................................... 19
Turning Off the Power  ..................... 21
Convenient Function
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 23
Security Lock  ................................... 24
Other Functions ................................ 25
Off & Go Function (VPL-CS7 
only) ................................ 25
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation ..................... 26
Adjustments and Settings 
Using the Menu
Using the MENU  ............................. 27
The PICTURE SETTING Menu  ..... 29
The INPUT SETTING Menu  .......... 31
The SET SETTING Menu  ............... 33
The MENU SETTING Menu  .......... 35
The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ..... 36
The INFORMATION Menu ............ 38
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ......................... 40
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 42
Others
Troubleshooting ............................... 43
Messages List  ............................. 46
Specifications .................................. 48
Index ............................................... 52 
						

							6Precautions
BOverview
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. 
 The unit is not disconnected to the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to have your fingers caught 
by the adjuster.  The powered tilt adjuster 
of this unit automatically extends when the 
power is turned on, and is put away 
automatically when the power is turned 
off.  Do not touch the unit while the 
adjuster is in operation. Adjust the 
powered tilt adjuster carefully after its 
automatic operation is completed.
 Do not spread a cloth or paper under the 
unit.
On illumination
 To obtain the best picture, the front of the 
screen should not be exposed to direct 
lighting or sunlight. 
 Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is 
recommended. Use a cover over 
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the 
contrast ratio.
 Cover any windows that face the screen 
with opaque draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the projector in a 
room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and 
walls are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color. 
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 
key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall 
outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation 
holes (intake) and ventilation holes 
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything 
near these holes, or internal heat build-up 
may occur, causing picture degradation or 
damage to the projector.
On cleaning
 To keep the cabinet looking new, 
periodically clean it with a soft cloth. 
Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth lightly dampened with a mild 
detergent solution. Never use strong 
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or 
abrasive cleansers, since these will 
damage the cabinet.
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Clean the filter at regular intervals.
On LCD data projector
 The LCD data projector is manufactured 
using high-precision technology. You 
may, however, see tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
continuously appear on the LCD data 
projector. This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction. 
						

							7Notes on Installation and Usage
Overview
Notes on Installation 
and Usage 
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause a 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes. When the 
internal heat builds up due to the block-up, 
the temperature sensor will function with 
the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.” The power will be turned off 
automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low.  To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the 
filter periodically.
 
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							8Notes on Installation and Usage
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Toppling the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Tilting the unit out of the range of 
the adjuster setting
Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the 
range of the adjuster setting. Such 
installation may cause color shading or 
shorten excessively the lamp life.
Tilting the unit to the right or left
Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and 
avoid installing the unit in any way other 
than placing on the floor or suspending from 
the ceiling. Such installation may cause 
color shading or shorten the lamp life 
excessively.
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
For details on the ventilation holes (intake/
exhaust), see “Location and Function of 
Controls” on page 11.
When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.  Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have 
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
Note on carrying the projector
The unit is manufactured using high-
precision technology. When transporting the 
unit stored in the soft case, do not drop the 
unit or subject it to shock, as this may cause 
damage. When storing the unit in the soft 
case, disconnect the AC power cord and all 
other connecting cables, and store the 
supplied accessories in a pocket of the soft 
case.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the projector or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of 
the projector.
Unsuitable Conditions
Usage in High Altitude 
						

							9Features
Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
• High brightness
This projector is equipped with a high-
efficiency optical system made possible 
by adopting Sony’s proprietary optical 
system that is equipped with a newly 
developed LCD panel.
Because the VPL-CS7 utilizes a 185 W 
UHP lamp, it can reproduce bright images 
at 1800 ANSI lumen, while the VPL-ES2 
utilizes a 157 W UHP lamp, that can 
reproduce bright images at 1500 ANSI 
lumen.
High resolution
Three superhigh-aperture 0.62-inch 
SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 
pixels provide a resolution of 800  × 600 
dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, 
and 600 horizontal TV lines for video 
input.
High operability
 Intelligent Auto-setup function
Simply press the power key, and the 
projector automatically performs the 
setups required before use.  The projector 
opens the lens protector, corrects the V 
Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for 
projection. This function is called 
Intelligent Auto-setup.
For easier operations, the keys that will be 
used frequently are allocated on the top of 
the projector.
Short focus lens equipped
This projector is equipped with a short focus 
lens that allows outputting to a larger screen 
even in a limited space.
Various picture modes (VPL-ES2 
only)
The best image can be projected by choosing 
the mode suitable for the type of program or 
room environment from among six picture 
modes.
Accepts various input signals
 Scan converter loaded
This projector has a build-in scan 
converter that converts the input signal 
within 800 × 600 dots.
 Compatible input signals
This projector accepts video signals of 
composite, S video, component and DTV 
as well as VGA, SVGA and XGA signals, 
which all can be displayed. 
 Compatible with six color systems
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC
4.43*, PAL-
M, or PAL-N color system can be selected 
automatically.
Easy presentation
 Simple setup with external equipment
This projector is preset for 32 kinds of 
input signals. You can project images from 
an external signal source just by 
connecting the equipment with the 
supplied cable.
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*NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43 
system VCR.
 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
 VGA, SVGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines 
Corporation, U.S.A.
 Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group.
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
 Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association. 
						

							10Features
Easy-to-use Remote Commander
The Remote Commander is equipped with 
various convenient keys, including the D 
ZOOM key for zooming in on the image and 
the FREEZE key for keeping the image 
projected even if the equipment is 
disconnected.
High portability
 Light weight/small size/simple design
This projector has been miniaturized to 
approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) (VPL-ES2)/
approx. 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz) (VPL-CS7) in 
weight and B5-file size.
Its simple yet sophisticated design fits 
comfortably in your office.
Off & Go function (VPL-CS7 only)
The cooling fan built in the projector will 
work even after turning the power off and 
the power cord is disconnected. This enables 
you to move the projector to another location 
immediately after turning it off.
Security functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to project no 
picture on the screen unless the required 
password is entered when the projector is 
turned on.
Panel key lock 
This function locks all the operation keys on 
the control panel of the projector, allowing 
use of the keys on the Remote Commander. 
This prevents the projector from operating 
incorrectly.