Sony Vpl Ex130 Projector User Manual

							31The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 For Aspect, some of the “Aspect” setting items are not displayed on the screen according to the 
input signal.
 Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
This projector has 45 types of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION 
menu (See page 37). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
See the chart on page 49 to find if the signal 
is registered in the preset memory.
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than “Full 2,” a part of the screen may be 
displayed in black.Aspect (When the 
PC signal is input)You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be 
displayed for the current input signal. This item is 
enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory 
numbers 21 to 63) is input.
Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to 
fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the 
original picture.
Full 2: The original image is projected fully in the 
window.
Normal: Displays the picture while matching one 
pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The 
picture will be clear but the picture size will be 
smaller.Set according to 
the input signal
Notes
About the Preset Memory No.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Note 
						

							32The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a 
computer. 
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the 
APA functions automatically so that the picture can 
be seen clearly. You can adjust the picture by 
pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander 
even if “Smart APA” set to “On.”
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key 
on the Remote Commander.On
Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in 
the following order: Input-A/Input-B/Video/S-Video. 
It indicates the input channel when the power is turned 
on or the INPUT key is pressed.Off
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment 
connected to the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by 
selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT key.
Au to : Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a 
DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital 
tuner, etc.
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or 
HDTV broadcast.Auto
Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color 
system of the input signal automatically. If the picture 
is distorted or colorless, select the color system 
according to the input signal.Auto
SET SETTINGInput-A
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Auto
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
Panel Key Lock:  Off
CC Display:  Off
Lamp Timer  Reset 
						

							33The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
- You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
- The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
- Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT SETTING menu when you 
adjust the picture manually.
 If the input signal is not displayed correctly when the input A signal classifying is set to “Auto,” 
set it to conform the input signal.
 Closed Captioning is not displayed in the following cases: 
- while you are adjusting the volume with VOLUME +/- on the remote commander 
- while you are operating on-screen menus
- while “Please replace the Lamp.” is displayed on the screen Power Saving Selects the Power Saving mode.
Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 
10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is 
input or any key is pressed.
Standby: The projector goes into Standby mode if 
no signal is input for 10 minutes. To use it, turn on 
the power again.
Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving 
mode.Off
Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the top panel of the 
projector so that the projector can be operated only 
with the Remote Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the 
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector 
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector 
to standby mode when the power is on.
If you press and hold the MENU key for about 10 
seconds when the power is on, the lock will be released 
and “Panel Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”Off
CC Display Turns on or off the Closed Captions (CC) function. 
Off: Turns off the Closed Captions (CC) function.
CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/TEXT1/TEXT2/TEXT3/
TEXT4: Selects a displayed version of the dialogue 
or sound channel of a program.Off
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. –
Notes
Setting items Functions Initial setting 
						

							34The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status (on-screen 
display)Sets up the on-screen display.
When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays 
except for the menus, a message when the power is 
turned off, and warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. Use the v/V/b/B keys to select the display 
language, and press the ENTER key.English
Menu Position Selects the display position of the menu from “Top 
Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top Right,” and 
“Bottom Right.”Center
Start Up Image On: Displays the Start Up Image in the window after 
turning on the power.
Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image in the 
window after turning on the power.On 
						

							35The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
INSTALL SETTINGInput-A
V Keystone:  Auto
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode:  Standard
High Altitude Mode: Off
Security Lock:  Off
Direct Power On:  Off
Standby Mode:  Low
Setting items Functions Initial setting
V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 
angle. Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or “Manual” 
for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top 
: Sets a lower value.
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom 
: Sets a higher value.Auto
Image Flip Flips the image on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.
HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the image horizontally.
V: Flips the image vertically.
Off: The image does not flip.Off
Background Selects the background color of the screen when no signal 
is input to the projector. Select “Black” or “Blue.”
Normally, set to “Blue.”Blue
Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.
High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.
Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. 
The brightness of the projected image will be lower 
compared with the “High” setting.Standard
High Altitude 
ModeSet to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher.Off
Security Lock Turns on the projector’s security lock function.
When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function, 
which locks the projector once a password has been set. 
For details, see “Security Lock” on page 23.Off
Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the 
power on/off the entire system. You can turn the power on/
off without pressing the power key on the projector.Off
Standby Mode Lowers the power consumption in Standby Mode.
Select “Low” to lower power consumption during standby.Low 
						

							36The INSTALL SETTING Menu
 The picture quality may deteriorate when the V Keystone function is used, because it is an 
electrical correction.
 If you set “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp 
may be reduced.
 The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending 
on the room temperature or the screen angle.
 If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to “Auto,” press the KEYSTONE key on the 
control panel or the remote commander, and change the value. The setting mode will be 
temporarily changed to “Manual” from “Auto.”
If you want restore the “Auto” setting, first switch the V Keystone setting to “Manual,” then return 
it to “Auto.”
 When you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the V Keystone setting to 
“Manual” from “Auto.”
Notes 
						

							37The INFORMATION Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical 
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
These are only displayed on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is no setting to be 
altered.
fH: 48.47kHzfV: 60.00Hz
 No.23
 1024x768
Lamp Timer:  2     H VPL-EX130Serial No.3333333
INFORMATIONInput A
Memory number of an input signal
Signal type Model name
Serial number
Setting items Functions
fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
Note 
						

							38The INFORMATION Menu
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated 
in the following tables. 
The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
PICTURE SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: Except for preset memory No. 7, 8*2: Cannot be set in the Presentation mode
INPUT SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*3: Can be set except preset memory number 49
Item Input signal
Video/S-Video (Y/C) Component Video GBR Computer
Picture Mode
zzzz
Adjust Picture...
Contrast
zzzz
Brightnesszzzz
Colorzzz–
Huez
(NTSC 3.58/4.43 
only)zz–
Sharpnesszzz–
Gamma Mode–––z
Color Temp.zzzz*2
DDEzz(Interlace format 
only)*1
z(Interlace 
format only)*1
–
Vo l u m ezzzz
Item Input signal
Video/S-Video (Y/C) Component Video GBR Computer
Aspect
zzzz*3
Adjust Signal...
Dot Phase
–––z
H size–––z
Shift–zz z 
						

							39Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is 
consumable product. Thus replace the lamp 
with a new one in the following cases.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the 
screen
 The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up 
(repeats flashing three times)
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use. 
Use an LMP-E210 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-E210 
may cause damage to the projector.
 If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony 
personnel to replace the lamp and to check 
inside. 
 Pull out the lamp by grasping the holders.
 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 it is tilted and if the lamp breaks.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
When replacing the lamp after using the 
projector, wait for at least an hour for the 
lamp to cool.
2Place 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.
3Open the lamp cover by loosening the 
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other 
screws.
4Loosen the two screws on the lamp 
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). 
Grasp the holders with your fingers 
and pull out the lamp unit (b).
 
Notes
Note
Note
Note
Holders 
						

							40Replacing the Lamp
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place (a). Tighten the 
two screws (b).
 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
 Do not allow any liquid or other objects 
into the slot to avoid electrical shock or 
fire.
6Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screw.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord. 
The ?/1 key lights in red.
9Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector 
on.
10Press the MENU key, and then select 
the SET SETTING menu.
11Select “Lamp Timer Reset,” and then 
press the ENTER key.
12Select “Execute” with the V key, and 
then press the ENTER key.
The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0, and 
“Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?” 
is displayed in the menu screen.
Refer to page 41 for “Cleaning the Air 
Filter.”
13Select “Yes” with the v key.
“Lamp Timer Reset Complete!” is 
displayed in the menu screen.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For 
disposal or recycling information, please 
contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
Notes
Note
SET SETTINGInput-A
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Auto
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving: Off
Panel Key Lock:  Off
CC Display:  Off
Lamp Timer  Reset
Change the Lamp and clean the Filter?
Yes:No: