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 cover and 
remove it.
3Remove the air filter.
4Wash the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution and dry it in a 
shaded place.
5Attach the air filter so that it fits into 
the each claws on the air filter cover 
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.
 Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; 
the power can 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.
Air filter
Claws
Notes 
						

							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 securely (see page 40).
 The air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the air filter cover securely (see page 41).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture.  A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see 
page 17).
 The connections are wrong.
cThis projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data 
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn 
the projector on according to the following procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
 Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly (see page 20).
 The picture is muted.
cPress the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see 
page 15).
 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 17).
The picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination 
of the number of dots input from the computer and the numbers of 
pixels on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
The picture from the 
INPUT A connector is 
colored strangely.The input signal cannot be received at “Auto” of “Input-A Signal 
Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of “Input-A Signal 
Sel.” is incorrect.
cSelects “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 32). 
						

							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 adjusted properly.
cAdjust the contrast or brightness on the “Adjust Picture...” menu 
properly (see page 28).
 The lamp has burnt out or is dim.
cReplace the lamp with a new one (see page 39).
The picture is not clear.  The picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus (see page 21).
 Condensation has accumulated on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on.
The image extends beyond 
the screen. The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges 
around the image.
cDisplay the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
cAdjust “Shift” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 
page 30).
 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 the computer is too 
high.
cSet the output setting to XGA (see page 18).
The picture flickers. “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 
properly.
cAdjust “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 
page 30).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No sound.  A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see 
page 17).
 The audio connecting cable used is incorrect.
cUse a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 18).
 The sound is not adjusted properly.
cAdjust the sound with the VOLUME +/– key on the Remote 
Commander or adjust “Volume” on the PICTURE SETTING 
menu (see page 29). Symptom Cause and Remedy 
						

							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 orange. 
(Repetition rate of 2 
flashes)The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see pages 40 and 41).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes in orange. 
(Repetition rate of 3 
flashes) The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (see page 39).
 The lamp has reached a high temperature.
cWait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power 
again.
:
/1 key flashes in red. 
(Repetition rate of 2 
flashes) The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 The projector is being used at a high altitude.
cEnsure that “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu is set to “On” (see page 35).
:
/1 key flashes in red. 
(Repetition rate of 4 
flashes)The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
:
/1 key flashes in red. 
(Repetition rate of 6 
flashes)Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the :/1 key 
stops flashing, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn 
the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY flashes in red and the 
problem persists, the electrical system has failed.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
Messages List
Message Meaning and Remedy
Please replace the Lamp 
and clean the Filter. It is time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter.
cReplace the lamp (see page 39) and clean the filter (see 
page 41).
 When this message appears even after replacing the lamp, the task 
has not been completed.
cPerform the operation of steps 10 to 13 on page 40. 
						

							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 
function has been done.)
40-inch (1,016 mm): 1.2 to 1.4 m
(3.9 to 4.6 feet)
80-inch (2,032 mm): 2.4 to 2.7 m 
(7.9 to 8.9 feet)
100-inch (2,540 mm): 3.0 to 3.4 m 
(9.8 to 11.1 feet)
150-inch (3,810 mm): 4.5 to 5.2 m 
(14.8 to 17.1 feet)
200-inch (5,080 mm): 6.0 to 6.9 m
(19.7 to 22.6 feet)
250-inch (6,350 mm): 7.5 to 8.6 m
(24.6 to 28.2 feet)
300-inch (7,620 mm): 9.0 to 10.3 m(29.5 to 33.8 feet)
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/
PAL60 system, switched 
automatically/manually
(NTSC
4.43 is the color system used 
when playing back a video 
recorded in NTSC on a 
NTSC
4.43 system VCR.)
Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video 
input)
1024 × 768 dots (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
2)
fH: 19 to 92 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input signal resolution: 
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050
fV: 60 Hz)
2)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 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, 
Progressive component 50/60 
Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 
480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 
720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), 
Composite video, Y/C video
Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 
28.5 mm (1 
5/8 × 1 1/8 inches)
Speaker output
1 W (max.) × 1
Input/Output
VIDEO IN VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-
pintype
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)
INPUT A RGB: 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)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level, positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, positive/negative
INPUT B RGB: HD D-sub15-pin (female) 
Analog RGB:
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level, Positive/negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, positive/negative 
						

							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 projecting parts)
Mass Approx. 3.1 kg (6 lb 13 oz)
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 2.7 to 1.1 A, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max.270 W
During standby (Standard): 3 W
During standby (Low): 1 W
Heat dissipation
921 BTU
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °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)
CR2025 Lithium battery (1) 
(installed in the Remote 
Commander)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (1.8 m) (1)
(1-832-428-11/Sony)
AC power cord (1)
Lens cap (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) 
(1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Security Label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.Always verify that the unit is operating properly 
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT 
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR 
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE 
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE 
PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, 
EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD 
OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE 
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON 
WHATSOEVER.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-E210 (for replacement)
Some of the items may not be available in 
some areas. For details, please consult your 
nearest Sony dealer.
Note 
						

							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 S on G/Y
11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 S on G/Y
21 640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg
22 VGA VESA 85 Hz  37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg
23 640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg
24 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos
25 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos
26 640 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg
27 Macintosh 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg
28 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg
29 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg, V-neg
30 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg, V-neg
31 800 × 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos
32 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos
33 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos
34 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos
35 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos
36 832 × 624 Macintosh 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg
37 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg, V-neg
38 XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 70.069 H-neg, V-neg
39 XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos
40 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos
41 1152 × 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos
42 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos
43 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos
44 1152 × 900 Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg 
						

							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 resolution, and letters or lines may be uneven. 45 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos
46 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos
47 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos
48 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos
49 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91.146 85.024 H-pos, V-pos
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 60 Hz 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos
55 1280 × 768 WXGA 60 Hz 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos
56 1280 × 720 WXGA 60 Hz 44.772 59.885 H-neg, V-pos
60 1360 × 768 1360 × 768/60 44.720 59.799 H-neg, V-pos
61 1440 × 900 1440 × 900/60 55.935 59.887 H-neg, V-pos
63 1280 × 800 1280 × 800/60 49.702 59.810 H-neg, V-pos Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync
Notes