Sony Vpl Ex130 Projector User Manual

41Cleaning the Air Filter
Maintenance
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned whenever 
you replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, 
and then remove the dust with a vacuum 
cleaner.
The time needed to clean the air filter will 
vary 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 the power off and unplug the 
power cord. 
2Draw out the air filter...

42Troubleshooting
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 ?/1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 21).
 The lamp cover is not secured.
cClose the lamp cover...

43Troubleshooting
Others
Sound
On-screen display does not 
appear.“Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”
cSet “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see 
page 34).
Color balance is incorrect.  The picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture (see page 28).
 The projector is set to the wrong color system.
cSet “Color System” on the SET SETTING menu to match the 
color system being input (see page 32).
The picture is too dark.  Contrast or brightness has not been...

44Troubleshooting
Remote Commander
Others
Indicators
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 battery are dead.
cReplace them with new battery (see page 15).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The control panel keys do 
not function.The control panel keys are locked.
cUnlock the control panel keys (see page 33).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes in...

45Troubleshooting
Others
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.
The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.”
cAll the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked. 
Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander 
(see page 33). 

46Specifications
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.63-inch (16.0 mm) XGA panel, 
about 
2,360,000 pixels (1024 × 
768 × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens
f 18.63 to 22.36 mm/F1.65 to 1.8
Lamp 210 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size
40 to 300 inches  
(1,016 to 7,620 mm)
Light output 
1)3000 lm1)When the Lamp Mode is set to “High.”
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor./
Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone...

47Specifications
Others
AUDIO INPUT
Stereo minijack, 500 mVrms, 
input impedance 47 Kilohms or 
more
OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub15-
pin (female) 
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms
HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 1 Vp-p 
(75 ohms)
AUDIO OUT (variable out): 
Stereo minijack
1 Vrms (When the volume is 
maximum and an input signal is 
500 mVrms), output impedance 
5 kilohms or less
REMOTE  RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin
General
Dimensions Approx. 313.4 × 114.1× 269 mm 
(12 11/32 × 4 1/2 × 
10 19/32 inches) (w/h/d) 
(without...

48Specifications
Pin assignment
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female)
INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female)RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, 
female)
1R/R-Y 9Power 
supply input 
for DDC
2 G/Y 10 GND
3 B/B-Y 11 GND
4 RESERVE 12 DDC/SDA
5GND 13HD
6GND (R)14VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8GND (B)
1R 9Power 
supply input 
for DDC
2 G 10 GND
3 B 11 GND
4 RESERVE 12 DDC/SDA
5GND 13HD
6GND (R)14VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8GND (B)
1NC 6NC
2RXDA 7RTS
3TXDA 8CTS
4DTR 9NC
5 GND 

49Specifications
Others
Preset signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 –
2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 –
3 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y 
4 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y 
5 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive 
component NTSC)31.470 60.000 S on G/Y
6 575/50p 575/50p (Progressive 
component PAL)31.250 50.000 S on G/Y
7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on G/Y
10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000...

50Specifications
 When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed 
properly.
 When an SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the edges of the screen. In this 
case, input a signal with no black edges around the image, and disconnect and reconnect the cable 
or select the input signal by pressing the INPUT key.
 If the resolution of the input signal is different from the panel resolution, the input signal is not 
displayed in its own...