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 cover.
4Remove the air filter.
5Wash the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution and dry it in a 
shaded place.
6Attach the air filter and replace the 
cover. 
 If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust 
may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, 
the temperature may rise inside the unit, 
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.
 If the dust cannot be removed from the air 
filter, replace the air filter with the supplied 
new one.
 Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly. 
Otherwise, dust may accumulate inside the 
projector, leading to a possible malfunction.
 The air filter has a face and a reverse side. 
Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on 
the air filter cover.
Cleaning the Air Filter
Notes 
						

							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 (see page 39).
Both the LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN indicators 
light up. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
The powered tilt adjuster 
and the lens protector do 
not close. The AC power cord is unplugged with the power of the projector 
turned on.
cConnect the power cord plug to the AC outlet again, then turn 
off the power of the projector.
The powered tilt adjuster 
and the lens protector do 
not work at all. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel. If it is necessary to use 
the projector in case of emergency, use it in the emergency mode 
(see page 46).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made 
(see page 17).
 Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT key 
(see page 24).
 The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or 
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a 
computer.
cSet the computer signal to output only to an external monitor
(see page 17).
cDepending on the type of your computer, for example a 
notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch 
the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys 
or by changing your computer’s settings. (See page 24)
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions 
supplied with your computer.
The picture is noisy.  Noise may appear on the background depending on the 
combination of the numbers of dot input from the connector and 
numbers of pixel on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer. 
						

							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 
according to the input signal (see page 36).
On-screen display does not 
appear. “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”
cSet “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see page 
36).
Color balance is incorrect.  Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture (see page 32).
 Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet “Color System” in the SET SETTING menu to match the 
color system being input (see page 36).
The picture is too dark.  Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the contrast or brightness in the “Adjust Picture...” menu 
properly (see page 32).
 The lamp has burnt or dims.
cReplace the lamp with a new one (see page 39).
The picture is not clear.  Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus (see page 24).
 Condensation has occurred on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on .
The image extends beyond 
the screen. The APA key is pressed although there are black edges around the 
image.
cDisplay the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
cAdjust “Shift” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 
page 34).
The picture flickers.  “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 
properly.
cAdjust “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly 
(see page 34).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No sound.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see page 
17).
 The audio connecting cable is incorrect.
cUse a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 18).
 The sound is not adjusted properly.
cAdjust the sound (see page 25). Symptom Cause and Remedy 
						

							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 it is necessary to use 
the projector in case of emergency, use it in the emergency mode 
(see page 46).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator lights up. The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (see page 39).
 The lamp becomes a high temperature.
cWait for 90 seconds to cool down the lamp and turn on the 
power again (see page 27).
The TEMP/FAN indicator 
flashes. The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator 
lights up. The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see if anything is blocking the ventilation holes.
cCheck to see whether or not the projector is being used at high 
altitudes.
Both the LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN  indicators 
light up. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Message Meaning and Remedy
High temp.!
Probably use in high 
altitude. Switch to high 
altitude mode on?  Yes 
R 
No r
 Internal temperature is too high.
cWhen using the projector at an altitude of 1.500 m or higher, set 
the setting of “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu to on. (see page 37)
 If this message appers on the screen when using the projector at 
normal altitudes, check to see if anything is blocking the 
ventilation holes (exhaust).
High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min. Internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see if anything is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of range!  This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the 
acceptable range of the projector.
cInput a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
 The resolution setting of the output signal of a computer is too 
high.
cSet the setting of output to SVGA (see page 17). 
						

							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 page 41)
Message Meaning and Remedy
Not applicable!  You have pressed the wrong key.
cPress the appropriate key. Message Meaning and Remedy 
						

							 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) manually.
Perform this procedure only in an 
emergency case. You cannot recover the 
powered function yourself if you perform 
this procedure. After you use the projector in 
the emergency mode, consult with qualified 
Sony personnel immediately.
To switch to the emergency mode, 
follow the steps below.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.
2Slide switch A in the slit in front of 
the adjuster in the direction of the 
arrow (toward the front panel of the 
projector) with the small minus 
screwdriver. 
The lens protector and the tilt adjuster 
are switched to the emergency mode.
3When opening/closing the lens 
protector, turn the groove of the 
adjuster with a coin.
When the lens protector is left open, or 
the tilt adjuster is extended, turn the 
groove counterclockwise (in direction of 
the arrow).
Turn the projector on when the lens protector 
on the front of the projector is completely open. 
Note
Adjuster
Note
A
Slit 
						

							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 feet)
60-inch: 1.7 to 2.1 m 
(5.6 to 6.9 feet)
80-inch: 2.3 to 2.8 m 
(7.5 to 9.2 feet)
100-inch: 2.9 to 3.5 m 
(9.5 to 11.5 feet)
120-inch: 3.5 to 4.2 m 
(11.5 to 13.8 feet)
150-inch: 4.4 to 5.3 m 
(14.4 to 17.4 feet)
There may be a slight difference between the 
actual value and the design value shown above.
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N 
system, switched automatically/
manually
Resolution 600 horizontal TV lines (Video 
input)
800 × 600 dots (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
2)
fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input signal resolution: 
XGA 1024 × 768
fV: 85 Hz)Applicable video signals
15 kHz RGB/Component 50/60 
Hz, Progressive Component 50/
60 Hz, DTV (480/60I, 575/50I, 
1080/60I, 480/60P, 575/50P, 
1080/50I, 720/60P, 720/50P, 
540/60P), Composite video, Y/
C video
Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20 
mm (1 
5/8 × 13/16 inches), max. 
1 W
Input/Output
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin 
type (male)
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 
0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated), 
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
INPUT A HD D-sub15-pin (female)
Analog RGB/component:
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative 
(75 ohms terminated)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
SYNC/HD:
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO Stereo minijack 
500 mVrms, impedance more 
than 47 kilohms
........................................................................................................................................................
1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standard IT 7.228.
2) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of 
acceptable preset signals of the projector. 
						

							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 temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Lithium battery CR2025 (1)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1)
(1-791-992-21)
Soft case (1)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Quick Reference Card (1)
Security Label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-E180 (for replacement)
Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin 
(male) y 3 × phono type 
(male))
Pin assignment
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female) 
1R/R-Y 9N.C.
2 G/Y 10 GND
3 B/B-Y 11 GND
4 GND 12 DDC/SDA
5 GND 13 HD/C.Sync
6 GND (R) 14 VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8 GND (B) 
						

							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 Temp.zzzz
Volumezzzz
Item Input signal
Video 
or S 
video 
(Y/C)Com-
ponentVideo 
GBRCom-
puter
Dot 
Phase–– –
z
H Size –z(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 3, 4)z(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 3, 4)z
Shift –z(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 3, 4)z(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 3, 4)z
Scan 
Converter–– –z(lower 
than 
VGA)
Wide 
Modezz(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 5, 45, 
47, 48, 
50)z(except 
preset 
memory 
no. 5, 45, 
47, 48, 
50)– 
						

							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 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
10 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832
11 640 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
12 Macintosh 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864
13 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832
14 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg 840
15 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg 832
16 800 × 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
17 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
18 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
19 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
20 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
21 832 × 624 Macintosh 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
22* 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz 35.524 86.958 H-pos, V-pos 1264
23 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1344
24 XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 69.955 H-neg V-neg 1328
25 XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
26 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos 1150
43 480/60P (Progressive component) 31.470 60.000 Son G
44 575/50P (Progressive component) 31.250 50.000 Son G
45 1080/50I (DTV) 28.130 50.000
47 720/60P (DTV) 45.000 60.000
48 720/50P (DTV) 37.500 50.000
50 546/60P 33.750 60.000