Sony Vpl Ex1 Projector User Manual

							41 GBMaintenance
Maintenance
BMaintenance
Maintenance
Replace the lamp with a new one in the 
following case.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the LAMP.” appears on 
the screen
 The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use.  Use LMP-C150 Projector 
Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using 
the projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the 
power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
The lamp becomes a high temperature after 
turning off the projector with the I /1 key. If 
you touch the lamp, you may scald your 
finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for 
at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
 If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified 
Sony personnel.
 Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If 
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or 
injured.
 When removing the lamp, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp 
while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces 
may scatter, causing injury.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.
Be sure that the projector is stable after 
turning it over.
2Open the lamp cover by loosening a 
screw with the Phillips screwdriver 
(supplied with the Projector Lamp).
For safety sake, do not loosen any other 
screws.
3Loosen the three screws on the lamp 
unit with the Phillips screwdriver. Pull 
out the lamp unit by the handle.  
Replacing the Lamp
Caution
Notes
Note
Note
Handle Bottom
Screws on the lamp (3) 
						

							GB 42Maintenance
4Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
screws.  Fold the handle. 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
5Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
6Turn the projector back over.
7Connect the power cord.  The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the
 =/1 
key lights in red.
8Press the following keys on the remote 
commander in the following order for 
less than five seconds each: RESET, 

						

							43 GBMaintenance
Maintenance
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; 
the power will not be turned on if it is not 
closed securely.
 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.
Notes 
						

							GB 44Troubleshooting
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 29).
 The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover securely (see page 41).
 The air filter cover is detached.
cClose the air filter cover securely (see page 42).
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 48).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made 
(see page 18).
 Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT key 
(see page 25).
 The picture is muted.
cPress the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see 
page 26).
 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 18).
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. 
						

							45 GBTroubleshooting
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 38).
“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 38).
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 
38).
Color balance is incorrect.  Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture (see page 34).
 Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet “Color System” in the SET SETTING menu to match the 
color system being input (see page 38).
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 34).
 The lamp has burnt or dims.
cReplace the lamp with a new one (see page 41).
The picture is not clear.  Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus (see page 25).
 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 36).
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 36).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No sound.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see page 
18).
 The audio connecting cable is incorrect.
cUse a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 19).
 The sound is not adjusted properly.
cAdjust the sound (see page 26). Symptom Cause and Remedy 
						

							GB 46Troubleshooting
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 (see page 15, 16).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes. The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see page 42 and 43).
 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 48).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator lights up. The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (see page 41).
 The lamp becomes a high temperature.
cWait for 90 seconds to cool down the lamp and turn on the 
power again (see page 29).
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 nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
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.! 
Lamp off in 1 min. Internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see if nothing 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 XGA (VPL-CX6/EX1) or SVGA 
(VPL-CS6) (see page 18).
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 38).
Please replace the LAMP.  It is time to replace the lamp.
cReplace the lamp. 
						

							47 GBTroubleshooting
Maintenance
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning and Remedy
Not applicable!  You have pressed the wrong key.
cPress the appropriate key. 
						

							GB 48On the emergency mode
BOther
On the emergency 
mode
Before performing the following procedure, 
try to diagnose the problem using the 
instructions described in Troubleshooting 
(page 44). 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).
Note
Adjuster
A
Slit 
						

							49 GBSpecifications
Other
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel VPL-CS6: Superhigh-aperture 
0.7-inch SVGA panel, 
1,440,000 pixels (480,000 
pixels × 3)
VPL-CX6/EX1: Superhigh-
aperture 0.7-inch XGA panel 
with micro-lens array, about 
2,360,000 pixels (786,432 
pixels × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (manual)
VPL-CS6/CX6: f 23.0 to 27.6 mm/
F 1.8 to 2.1
VPL-EX1: f 28.2 to 33.8 mm/F 1.8 
to 2.15
Lamp 165 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 
measure)
Light output VPL-CS6: ANSI lumen
1) 1800 lm
VPL-CX6: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm
VPL-EX1: ANSI lumen1) 1500 lm
(When the Lamp Mode is set to 
“High”)
Throwing distance (When placing on the floor)
When the XGA signal is input
VPL-CS6/CX6:
40-inch: 1.2 to 1.5 m
(3.9 to 4.9 feet)
60-inch: 1.9 to 2.3 m 
(6.2 to 7.6 feet)
80-inch: 2.5 to 3.0 m 
(8.2 to 9.8 feet)
100-inch: 3.2 to 3.8 m 
(10.5 to 12.5 feet)
120-inch: 3.8 to 4.6 m 
(12.5 to 15.1 feet)
150-inch: 4.7 to 5.7 m 
(15.4 to 18.7 feet)
VPL-EX1: 
40-inch: 1.5 to 1.9 m 
(4.9 to 6.2 feet)
60-inch: 2.3 to 2.9 m
(7.5 to 9.5 feet)
80-inch: 3.1 to 3.8 m
(10.2 to 12.5 feet)
100-inch: 3.9 to 4.8 m
(12.8 to 15.7 feet)
120-inch: 4.7 to 5.7 m
(15.4 to 18.7 feet)150-inch: 5.9 to 7.2 m
(19.4 to 23.6 feet)
There may be a slight difference between the 
actual value and the design value shown above.
1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of 
American National Standard IT 7.228.
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N 
system, switched automatically/
manually
Resolution VPL-CS6: 600 horizontal TV lines 
(Video input)
800 × 600 dots (RGB input)
VPL-CX6/EX1: 750 horizontal 
TV lines (Video input)
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
VPL-CS6: fH: 19 to 72 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
VPL-CX6/EX1:  fH: 19 to 92 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input signal resolution: 
XGA 1024 × 768
fV: 85 Hz (VPL-CS6),
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050
fV: 60 Hz (VPL-CX6/EX1)
1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the 
signal of the connected computer within the 
range of acceptable preset signals of the 
projector.
Applicable video signals
15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 
Hz, composite video, S 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) 
						

							GB 50Specifications 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
USB Up (female) × 1
Memory Stick Slot 
× 1 (VPL-CX6 only)  
Safety regulations
UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), 
FCC Class B, IC Class B,  
NEMKO (EN60950), CE 
(LVD, EMC), C-Tick
General
Dimensions 285 × 68 × 228 mm (11 1/4 × 
2 3/4 × 9 inches) (w/h/d) 
(without the projection parts)
Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 240 W 
(Standby mode: 
VPL-CS6/EX1: 5 W
VPL-CX6: 7 W)
Heat dissipation
819 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)Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (VPL-
CS6/CX6 only)
Lithium battery CR2025 (1) (VPL-
EX1 only)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1)
(1-791-992-21)
USB cable A type - B type (1)
(1-790-081-31) (VPL-CS6/
CX6 only)
CD-ROM (Application software) 
(VPL-CX6 only) (1)
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-C150 (for replacement)
Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin 
(male) y 3 × phono type 
(male))
Screens 50-inch Portable Screen VPS-
50C
1)
Some of the items may not be available in some 
areas. For details, please consult your nearest 
Sony office.
1) VPS-50C may not be available in some areas. 
For details, please consult your nearest Sony 
office.