Sony Vpl Ds100 Projector User Manual

© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-101-719-11 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions 
VPL-DS100 

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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 contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC)
12451 Gateway Boulevard
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669The number below is for FCC related 
matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:...

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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  .......................... 7
Unsuitable Installation .................. 7
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 7
Usage in High Altitude  ................. 8
Features .............................................. 8
Location and Function of Controls   . 10
Top/Front/Left Side  .................... 10
Rear/Right Side/Bottom  ............. 10
Control Panel  .............................. 11...

 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...

7Notes on Installation
Overview
Notes on Installation
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
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...

 8Features
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...

9Features
Overview
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...

 10Location and Function of Controls
Location and 
Function of Controls 
  
1Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 11.
2Lens protector (lens cover)
The lens protector automatically opens 
when the power is turned on.
3Ventilation holes (exhaust)
4Remote control detector 
5Adjuster (hind pad)
Turn the adjuster to the right or left for 
minor tilt adjustment of the projected 
picture.
6Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp 
cover
7Ventilation holes (intake)/air 
filter cover
 Do not place...