Sony Vpl Es2 Projector User Manual

41Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place (1). Tighten the 
two screws (2).  Fold the handle (3). 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord.  The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the
 I/1 
key lights in red.
9Press the following keys on the remote 
commander in the...

42Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
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.
500 hours are approximate. This value 
varies depending on the environment or 
how the projector is used.
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...

43Troubleshooting
Others
BOthers
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 22).
 The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp...

44Troubleshooting
Sound
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.
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 33).
“Please check Input-A...

45Troubleshooting
Others
Remote Commander
Others
Indicators
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 control panel keys do 
not function. The control panel keys are locked.
cUnlock the control panel keys (see page 34).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes. The lamp cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see page 41).
 The lens protector does...

46Troubleshooting
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Messages List
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...

47Troubleshooting
Others
On the emergency mode
Before performing the following procedure, 
try to diagnose the problem using the 
instructions described in “Troubleshooting” 
on page 43. 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....

48Specifications
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 VPL-CS7: 185 W UHP
VPL-ES2: 157 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal 
measure)
Light output VPL-CS7: 1800 ANSI
1) lm
VPL-ES2: 1500 ANSI1) lm
(When the Lamp Mode is set to 
“High”)
Throwing distance (When...

49Specifications
Others
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
Y P
B/CB PR/CR (VPL-ES2 only)
Component phono plug sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB sync 
negative (75 ohms terminated)
C
B/PB: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
C
R/PR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
AUDIO Stereo minijack  500 mVrms, impedance more 
than 47 kilohms
OUTPUT MONITOR OUT (VPL-CS7  only): HD D-sub 15-pin 
(female)
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms
SYNC/HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 
1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
Safety...

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...