Sony Vpl Ds100 Projector User Manual

11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
– Flashes when the lamp cover is not 
secured firmly.
For details on the LAMP/COVER 
indicator, see page 44.
qaFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
qsZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
qdConnector panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 13.
qfSpeaker
qgSecurity lock 
Connects to an optional security cable 
(Kensington’s).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
1I / 1  (on/standby) key
Turns on the projector when the 
projector is in standby...

 12Location and Function of Controls
3INPUT key
Selects the input signal. Each time you 
press the key, the input signal switches 
as follows:
4TILT adjustment key
For details, see“How to use the powered 
tilt adjuster” on page 12.
5MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
6ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu 
system. 
7Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)
Select the menu or to make various 
adjustments.
How to use the powered tilt 
adjuster
To adjust the height
Adjust the...

13Location and Function of Controls
Overview
1INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to external equipment such as a 
computer. 
Connects to the monitor output on a 
computer using the supplied cable. 
When inputting a component or 15k 
RGB signal, use an optional cable.
For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/
Component equipment” on page 19.
2Video input connector
Connect to external video equipment 
such as a VCR.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to 
the composite video output of video...

 14Location and Function of Controls
1I / 1 (on/standby) key
2ENTER/arrow key (
v/V/b/B)
Press the center of the key to use 
ENTER.
3MENU key
4D ZOOM +/
– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the 
icon. This icon indicates the point you 
want to enlarge.  Use an arrow key (v
/V/b/B) to move the icon to the point 
to be enlarged.  Press the + key 
repeatedly until the image is enlarged 
to your requirements.
–: Pressing the – key reduces an image...

15Location and Function of Controls
Overview
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the...

 16Installing the Projector
BSetting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector
This section describes how to install the projector.
The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of 
the screen. Use the following table as a guide. 
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown 
in the table above.
When using the projector by suspending it from the ceilling, consult with qualified Sony 
personel. (fee charged)Unit: m (feet)
Screen size...

17Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to 
pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself
To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the 
following...

 18Connecting the Projector
To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer
To connect a Macintosh computer 
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a 
type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.  
INPUT AS VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
to audio output Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin cable 
(supplied)
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a)
to monitor output Computer
a) Use a no-resistance cable. 

19Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/
component equipment. 
For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect a VCR 
 
To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment
  
Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment
AUDIOAUDIOINPUT AS VIDEO VIDEO
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a)
VCR to S
video
output Left sideto audio 
output Video cable (not...

 20Connecting the Projector
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to 
the input signal.
 When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video 
GBR or component with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING 
menu.
 Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from 15k 
RGB/component equipment.
Notes