Sony Vpl Ds100 Projector User Manual

41Maintenance
Maintenance
The air filter should be cleaned every 500 
hours. 
Remove dust from the outside of the 
ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner 
when the message “Please clean the filter” 
appears in the display.
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust 
from the filter with a vacuum cleaner, 
remove the air filter and wash it.
1Turn off the power and unplug the 
power cord. 
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector and turn the 
projector over.
3Remove the air filter...

42Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem 
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.  The power has been turned off and on with the I / 1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 27).
 The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover securely...

43Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Sound
The picture from INPUT A 
connector is colored 
strange. Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 36).
“Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.” appears in 
spite of inputting the 
correct signal from INPUT 
A. Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly...

44Troubleshooting
Remote Commander
Others
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The Remote Commander 
does not work. The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
cReplace with a new battery (page 14).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes. The lamp cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see page 40).
 The lens protector does not open due to a problem.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel. If...

45Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel. You have input RGB signal from the computer when “Input-A 
Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Component.”
cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 36).
Please replace the LAMP.  It is time to replace the lamp.
cReplace the lamp. (see page 39)
Please clean the filter.  It is time to clean the filter.
 Clean the filter. (see...

 46On the emergency mode
BOther
On the emergency 
mode
Before performing the following procedure, 
try to diagnose the problem using the 
instructions described in “Troubleshooting” 
on page 42. If the problem persists, read and 
following procedure thoroughly and then 
proceed.
The projector is equipped with the 
emergency mode for the lens protector and 
the powered tilt adjuster. If the powered 
function does not work, you can operate the 
lens protector and the tilt adjuster 
(emergency mode)...

47Specifications
Other
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel Superhigh-aperture 0.62-inch 
SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels 
(480,000 pixels × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (manual)
f 18.0 to 21.6 mm/F 2.2 to 2.4
Lamp 157 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 
measure)
Light output ANSI lumen
1) 1200 lm   
Throwing distance (When placing on the floor)
When the SVGA signal is input:
40-inch: 1.1 to 1.4 m
(3.6 to 4.6...

48Specifications Safety regulations
UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), 
FCC Class B, IC Class B,  
NEMKO (EN60950), CE 
(LVD, EMC), C-Tick
General
Dimensions 295 × 78 × 238 mm (11 5/8 × 
3 1/8 × 9 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) 
(without the projection parts)
Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 250 W 
(Standby mode: 4.6 W)
Heat dissipation
853.1 BTU
Operating temperature
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage...

49Specifications
Other
Input signals and adjustable/
setting items
Adjust Picture... menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
INPUT SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
Item Input signal
Video or S 
video (Y/C)Com-
ponentVideo 
GBRCom-
puter
Contrast
zzzz
Brightnesszzzz
Colorz (except 
black and 
white signal)zz–
Hue
z (except 
black and 
white signal) 
(NTSC 3.58/
4.43 only)zz–
Sharpness
zzz–
Gamma 
Mode––
z(preset 
memory 
no.3,4 
only)z
Color...

50Specifications
Preset signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE
1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940
2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000
3 15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
4 15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
5 1080/60I 33.75 60.0 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
6640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
7   VGA VESA 85 Hz  37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
8640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
9 VGA mode 2 31.469...