Sony Vpl Ex130 Projector User Manual

							11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
aVentilation holes (exhaust)
bLens
Remove the lens cover before 
projection.
cFront remote control detector
dControl panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 12.
eZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
fFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
gVentilation holes (intake)/Air 
filter cover
hAdjusters (fore pad)
iLamp cover
jAdjuster
kConnector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 14.
lAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
mIntake vent
nAdjuster adjustment button
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 
page 20.
oSpeaker
pSecurity bar
An anti-theft chain or wire 
(commercially available) can be 
connected to it.
If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the 
Security bar using a screwdriver.
qSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(from Kensington).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
To maintain optimal performance, clean the 
air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on 
page 41.
Note
Security bar 
						

							12Location and Function of Controls
a?/1 (On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when the 
projector is in standby mode. To turn off 
the power, press the ?/1 key twice 
according to the message or hold the ?/1 
key for about one second.
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord 
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the 
projector is in standby mode, you can 
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
– Flashes in red when the temperature 
becomes high inside the projector, or 
when the projector fails to operate.
– Lights in green when the power is 
turned on, and when it is ready to 
operate.
– Flashes in green from the time when 
the projector is turned on until the 
projector is ready to operate. Also, 
flashes in green while the cooling fan 
is running after the power is turned off 
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is 
turned off.
– Lights in orange when the power 
saving mode is on.
For details, see page 21.
bINPUT key
Selects an input signal. The input signal 
will change whenever you press the key.
cENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys 
Used to enter the settings of items in the 
menu system, select a menu, or make 
various adjustments.
dLAMP/COVER indicators
Flashes in orange under the following 
conditions:
 A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the 
lamp cover or air filter cover is not 
secured firmly.
 A repetition rate of 3 flashes when the 
lamp has reached the end of its life or 
reaches a high temperature.
Control Panel
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							13Location and Function of Controls
Overview
For details, see page 44.
eMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
fPIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture. 
						

							14Location and Function of Controls
aVIDEO IN connector
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):
Connects to the S video output of 
video equipment.
VIDEO (phono type):
Connects to the video output of video 
equipment.
AUDIO (stereo minijack):
To listen to sound output from video 
equipment, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the video equipment.
bINPUT A/B AUDIO connector
Inputs audio signal attached to the image 
from INPUT A or INPUT B.
cINPUT A connector
RGB (HD D-sub 15-pin, female):
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR 
signal, component signal, or DTV signal 
depending on the connected equipment.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.
For details, see “Connecting a 
Computer” on page 17 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 18.
dINPUT B connector
RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female):
Inputs a computer signal.Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.
eOUTPUT connector
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin 
female):
Connects to the input connector of the 
monitor. Only the computer signal on 
the current channel is output from 
among the signals connected to 
INPUT A or INPUT B.
AUDIO (stereo minijack):
Connects to the active speaker. Adjust 
the volume with VOLUME +/– on the 
remote commander.
When INPUT A or INPUT B is 
selected, the output audio is the signal 
input to AUDIO (INPUT A/B 
AUDIO) that is common to INPUT A 
and B. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is 
selected, the output audio is the signal 
input to AUDIO of VIDEO IN.
fREMOTE RS-232C connector (D-
sub 9-pin female) 
Connects to the connector of the 
computer when you operate the 
projector from the computer.
Connector Panel
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							15Location and Function of Controls
Overview
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
aNETWORK key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
bINPUT key
cMENU key
dENTER/
v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
eRESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory 
preset value or returns the enlarged 
image with D ZOOM key to its original 
size. This key functions when the menu 
or a setting item is displayed on the 
screen.
fAU TO  FOC U S k ey
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
gD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen. (Digital Zoom function)
hVOLUME +/– key
iInfrared transmitter
j?/1 (On/Standby) keykUSB key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
lAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input from a 
computer. 
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The 
SET SETTING Menu” on page 32.
mLENS key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
nKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) /TILT key
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal 
distortion of the image. Pressing this 
key, the adjustment menu are displayed. 
Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for 
adjustment.
oPIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture.
pAUDIO MUTING key
Cuts off the sound. Press again to restore 
the sound.
qFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel 
the frozen picture, press the key again.
This function is available when the PC 
signal is input.
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Pull out the battery cover by a thin 
stick inserting to a hole, as shown the 
illustration.
Remote Commander
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INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA 
						

							16Location and Function of Controls
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is 
used in the Remote Commander. Do not 
use batteries other than CR2025.
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Aim the Remote 
Commander at the front of the remote 
control detector or the screen.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector is, the wider the angle within 
which the commander can control the 
projector becomes.
Fac e th e + 
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							17Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the 
Projector
This unit can be operated on a floor or 
desktop (floor installation), but also can be 
suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated 
mounting device (ceiling installation).
For details, see “Installation Diagram” on 
page 51.
Connecting the 
Projector
When you connect the projector, 
make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose 
connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. 
When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it 
out by the plug, not the cable itself.
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the 
computer’s instruction manual.
Connecting a Computer 
						

							18Connecting the Projector
To connect a computer
1HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
2Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
 For stereo audio connection, connect the 
stereo audio connecting cable to the INPUT 
A/B AUDIO connector.
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. However, 
we recommend that you set the output mode 
of your computer to XGA mode for the 
external monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook 
computer, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, 
the picture of the external monitor may not 
appear properly. Set your computer to output 
the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped 
with a video output connector of a type having 
two rows of pins, use a commercially available 
plug adaptor.
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a VCR. 
For more information, refer to the 
instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect to a video or S video 
output connector
1Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
Notes
Rear side
to monitor output
 Computer
to audio input
Note
Connecting a VCR
VCR to S 
video 
output Rear side
to audio 
output (R) to video 
outputto audio
output (L) 
						

							19Projecting
Projecting the Picture
2Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
1Signal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 
2Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
 For stereo audio connection, connect the 
stereo audio connecting cable to the INPUT 
A/B AUDIO connector.
 Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu according to the 
input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” 
or when you connect the projector to a 
component output connector, select 
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” 
setting on the SET SETTING menu.
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, and connect all equipment, then 
remove the lens cover.
Notes
Rear side
VCR
to video 
GBR/
component 
output to audio 
output (R) to 
audio 
output 
(L)
INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA
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Remote 
control 
detector 
						

							20Projecting
The ?/1 key lights in red and the 
projector goes into standby mode. 
2Press the ?/1 key.
The ?/1 key lights after flashing in 
green. (The projector cannot be used 
while the ?/1 key is flashing.)
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Press the INPUT key to select the 
input source.
Each time you press the key, the input 
signal switches as follows:
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the 
projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays 
the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” 
on page 32.
 The Smart APA feature is effective for 
the input analog signal from a computer 
only.
5Switch the equipment connected to 
output to the projector.
Depending 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 (e.g., 
, etc.), or by changing 
your computer’s settings.
The key used for switching the computer to 
output to the projector varies depending on 
the type of computer.
6Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture 
position. 
Using the adjuster
Lift the projector while pressing the 
adjuster adjustment button, and adjust 
the tilt of the projector, then release the 
button to lock the adjuster.
 Be careful not to let the projector down 
on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the 
projector or do not drag it hard with the 
adjuster out. It may cause malfunction. To input from Press INPUT 
to display
Computer/Component 
connected to the INPUT 
A connectorInput-A
Computer connected to 
the INPUT B connectorInput-B
Video equipment 
connected to the VIDEO 
input connectorVideo
Video equipment 
connected to the 
S VIDEO input 
connectorS-Video
Notes
Input-A   t    Input-B   t Video t S-Video
Note
Notes
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Adjuster adjustment button