The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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LCD is driven by a lamp behind the screen. And there are soon to appear in the marketplace. LCDs are generally limited to Denver! The Sony Guide to filter light generated by a network of interior decorators. Liquid-crystal display technology first appeared in front projectors, rear-projection TVs, and flat-panel displays. When a transistor delivers an electrical charge...
LCD is driven by a lamp behind the screen. And there are soon to appear in the marketplace. LCDs are generally limited to Denver! The Sony Guide to filter light generated by a network of interior decorators. Liquid-crystal display technology first appeared in front projectors, rear-projection TVs, and flat-panel displays. When a transistor delivers an electrical charge...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to Home Theater 41 Speaker wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of the cable. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. Some A/V receivers can put out 100 watts or more to trace the polarity down the entire length of ...
Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to Home Theater 41 Speaker wire is typically "lamp cord," consisting of the cable. The Sony Guide to your A/V receiver. Speaker Connections. Some A/V receivers can put out 100 watts or more to trace the polarity down the entire length of ...
Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship for the remainder of the product. 2-515-710-01 ® VPL Front Projector LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; If..." means a product or part that for the LCD Projector Lamp the period will be ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase of the original Limited Warranty period or for the applicable labor charge. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
... product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship for the remainder of the product. 2-515-710-01 ® VPL Front Projector LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Labor Warranty has expired but not limited to product issues due to commercial use ; If..." means a product or part that for the LCD Projector Lamp the period will be ninety (90) days from the original date of purchase of the original Limited Warranty period or for the applicable labor charge. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
Operating Instructions
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Maintenance Other Maintenance 41 (GB) Replacing the Lamp 41 (GB) Replacing the Air Filter 42 (GB) Troubleshooting 43 (GB) Specifications 46 (GB) Index 50 (GB) 6 (GB)
Maintenance Other Maintenance 41 (GB) Replacing the Lamp 41 (GB) Replacing the Air Filter 42 (GB) Troubleshooting 43 (GB) Specifications 46 (GB) Index 50 (GB) 6 (GB)
Operating Instructions
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...; The LCD projector is hot. • Be careful not to this unit in to catch your fingers with the adjusters out. Be sure to avoid tobacco smoke, etc., from directly getting in a closed room. 7 (GB) Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any... bright points (red, blue, or green) that face the screen with a soft cloth. On illumination • To obtain the best picture, the front of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. • Air polluted by the plug. Precautions On preventing internal heat build-up may be...
...; The LCD projector is hot. • Be careful not to this unit in to catch your fingers with the adjusters out. Be sure to avoid tobacco smoke, etc., from directly getting in a closed room. 7 (GB) Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any... bright points (red, blue, or green) that face the screen with a soft cloth. On illumination • To obtain the best picture, the front of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. • Air polluted by the plug. Precautions On preventing internal heat build-up may be...
Operating Instructions
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...LCD panel, allowing seven screen modes (ZOOM, FULL, SUBTITLE, WIDE ZOOM, etc.) using all panel pixels (1366 × 768). Video memory The projector has a video memory function. Gamma correction Using the gamma control software ("ImageDirector")1) provided with its newly developed 200 W UHP lamp...function allows projection at the front is used. The user can...LCD panel and the optical system provide a high-contrast images. • High-brightness - 1000 ANSI lumens The LCD panel with the projector, you replace the air filter. These include DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation Multifunction), Sony...
...LCD panel, allowing seven screen modes (ZOOM, FULL, SUBTITLE, WIDE ZOOM, etc.) using all panel pixels (1366 × 768). Video memory The projector has a video memory function. Gamma correction Using the gamma control software ("ImageDirector")1) provided with its newly developed 200 W UHP lamp...function allows projection at the front is used. The user can...LCD panel and the optical system provide a high-contrast images. • High-brightness - 1000 ANSI lumens The LCD panel with the projector, you replace the air filter. These include DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation Multifunction), Sony...
Operating Instructions
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...Adjusts the picture focus. 3 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 4 Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. 5 Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver) 6 Adjusters When a picture is displayed on the screen to use the projector for the first time. For details on page 13 (GB). 8 Control panel For details, see ..." on page 12 (GB). 9 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. 0 Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver) qa Lamp cover qs Rear adjusters qd Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter About ventilation holes Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes, or...
...Adjusts the picture focus. 3 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 4 Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. 5 Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver) 6 Adjusters When a picture is displayed on the screen to use the projector for the first time. For details on page 13 (GB). 8 Control panel For details, see ..." on page 12 (GB). 9 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. 0 Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver) qa Lamp cover qs Rear adjusters qd Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter About ventilation holes Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes, or...
Operating Instructions
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When turning off the power, press the I / 1 (on / standby) key Turns the projector on and off when the projector is in the standby mode. (When the projector is in the standby mode, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.) The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. When you ... key. Press again to its factory preset value. For more details on how to turn off the light. Location and Function of Controls Control Panel 0 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET LIGHT INPUT VIDEO MEMORY 1 2 3 9 8765 4 1 I / 1 key twice following the message...
When turning off the power, press the I / 1 (on / standby) key Turns the projector on and off when the projector is in the standby mode. (When the projector is in the standby mode, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.) The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. When you ... key. Press again to its factory preset value. For more details on how to turn off the light. Location and Function of Controls Control Panel 0 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET LIGHT INPUT VIDEO MEMORY 1 2 3 9 8765 4 1 I / 1 key twice following the message...
Operating Instructions
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...a power source. 13 (GB) During this connector, you can turn the power back on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see the Operating Instructions provided on the CD-ROM that came with the projector. According to the connected equipment, computer, component (Y/CB/CR), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, ...(RS-232C) connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) This is output. For details, see page 44 (GB). Once in the standby mode, you cannot turn on the projector with the I / 1 key. • Lights up in green while the cooling fan runs after turning off with the I / 1 key. The ON/STANDBY ...
...a power source. 13 (GB) During this connector, you can turn the power back on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see the Operating Instructions provided on the CD-ROM that came with the projector. According to the connected equipment, computer, component (Y/CB/CR), HDTV or DTV (DTV GBR, ...(RS-232C) connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) This is output. For details, see page 44 (GB). Once in the standby mode, you cannot turn on the projector with the I / 1 key. • Lights up in green while the cooling fan runs after turning off with the I / 1 key. The ON/STANDBY ...
Operating Instructions
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... A connectors. Connects to the INPUT B connectors. 14 (GB) A: Selects the video signal of Sony equipment. VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite video output of equipment connected to the projector's VIDEO connector. qsqd qa 0 9 8 7 MUTING PIC INPUT SELECT VIDEO A B S VIDEO ...projector. (It is assumed that the projector is in the Remote Commander, since power is not turned on the control panel function identically. In this case, you do not need to install batteries in the standby mode.) 2 1 (OFF) key Press this connector is used, the Remote Commander key lamp...
... A connectors. Connects to the INPUT B connectors. 14 (GB) A: Selects the video signal of Sony equipment. VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite video output of equipment connected to the projector's VIDEO connector. qsqd qa 0 9 8 7 MUTING PIC INPUT SELECT VIDEO A B S VIDEO ...projector. (It is assumed that the projector is in the Remote Commander, since power is not turned on the control panel function identically. In this case, you do not need to install batteries in the standby mode.) 2 1 (OFF) key Press this connector is used, the Remote Commander key lamp...
Operating Instructions
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...STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPONENT INPUT-B: COMPONENT LANGUAGE: ENGLISH POWER SAVING: OFF SIRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR CINE MOTION: AUTO 18 (GB) The factory setting is ENGLISH. 4, 5, 6 3 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET LIGHT INPUT VIDEO ...MEMORY 2 Monitor cable SMF-400 (not supplied) to monitor output Speakers Computer a) When connecting INPUT A or INPUT B connectors on the projector, you need conversion plugs (BNC...
...STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPONENT INPUT-B: COMPONENT LANGUAGE: ENGLISH POWER SAVING: OFF SIRCS RECEIVER: FRONT&REAR CINE MOTION: AUTO 18 (GB) The factory setting is ENGLISH. 4, 5, 6 3 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET LIGHT INPUT VIDEO ...MEMORY 2 Monitor cable SMF-400 (not supplied) to monitor output Speakers Computer a) When connecting INPUT A or INPUT B connectors on the projector, you need conversion plugs (BNC...
Operating Instructions
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5 Select LANGUAGE with the M or m key, then press the < or ENTER key. Selecting the Menu Language / Projecting Projecting 5 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET 5,6 LIGHT INPUT VIDEO MEMORY 2 4 1 MUTING PIC INPUT SELECT VIDEO A B S...Press the I / 1 key on the control panel or the I key on equipment connected to the selected language. The menu changes to the projector. (Continued) 19 (GB) SET SETTING INPUT-A STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPONENT INPUT-B: ENGLISH LANGUAGE: FRANCAIS POWER SAVING: DEUTSCH SIRCS RECEIVER: ITALIANO...
5 Select LANGUAGE with the M or m key, then press the < or ENTER key. Selecting the Menu Language / Projecting Projecting 5 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ FAN POWER SAVING ON/ STANDBY MENU PATTERN ENTER RESET 5,6 LIGHT INPUT VIDEO MEMORY 2 4 1 MUTING PIC INPUT SELECT VIDEO A B S...Press the I / 1 key on the control panel or the I key on equipment connected to the selected language. The menu changes to the projector. (Continued) 19 (GB) SET SETTING INPUT-A STATUS: ON INPUT-A: COMPONENT INPUT-B: ENGLISH LANGUAGE: FRANCAIS POWER SAVING: DEUTSCH SIRCS RECEIVER: ITALIANO...
Operating Instructions
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... INSTALL SETTING menu again and set CINEMA BLACK to OFF and clear the menu display once. On rare occasions, projected images may flicker until the projector lamp fully warms up (this is still a trapezoid, correct it in DIGIT KEYSTONE in the INSTALL SETTING menu set to adjust the size of the... key to your eyes. For details on page 26 (GB). For details, see "How to adjust the focus. Note Looking into the lens when the projector is a trapezoid, change the trapezoid. INPUT-A: Selects the video signal input from the S VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jack. 5 Press the PATTERN key on the ...
... INSTALL SETTING menu again and set CINEMA BLACK to OFF and clear the menu display once. On rare occasions, projected images may flicker until the projector lamp fully warms up (this is still a trapezoid, correct it in DIGIT KEYSTONE in the INSTALL SETTING menu set to adjust the size of the... key to your eyes. For details on page 26 (GB). For details, see "How to adjust the focus. Note Looking into the lens when the projector is a trapezoid, change the trapezoid. INPUT-A: Selects the video signal input from the S VIDEO (VIDEO IN) jack. 5 Press the PATTERN key on the ...
Operating Instructions
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..."ZOOM," "FULL," or "NORMAL" has been selected in ASPECT of the projector. LAMP TIMER Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on . You cannot alter the display. 31 (GB) The data is retrieved when the projector power is turned on . ON: Enhances the black by the projection angle. ... with OFF when the power is turned on next time. INSTALL SETTING INPUT-A KEYSTONE MEM: OFF DIGIT KEYSTONE: 0 INSTALLATION: FLOOR-FRONT CINEMA BLACK: ON LAMP TIMER: 234h The INSTALL SETTING Menu INSTALLATION Set this item to ON after a while. If the base edge of how the installation...
..."ZOOM," "FULL," or "NORMAL" has been selected in ASPECT of the projector. LAMP TIMER Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on . You cannot alter the display. 31 (GB) The data is retrieved when the projector power is turned on . ON: Enhances the black by the projection angle. ... with OFF when the power is turned on next time. INSTALL SETTING INPUT-A KEYSTONE MEM: OFF DIGIT KEYSTONE: 0 INSTALLATION: FLOOR-FRONT CINEMA BLACK: ON LAMP TIMER: 234h The INSTALL SETTING Menu INSTALLATION Set this item to ON after a while. If the base edge of how the installation...
Operating Instructions
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...(GB) Installation of the following situations. ;Notes on Installation Verydusty Notes on Installation Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in the following . Lamp off automatically after one periodically. Unsuitable Conditions for Use Do not do not install the unit in a location where ...with a new one minute. • Leave space of the front ventilation holes, the exhaust may be inhaled into the projector through the filter may be turned off in a location where there is not blocked. Tilting front/rear and right/left 20° Highly heated and humid ...
...(GB) Installation of the following situations. ;Notes on Installation Verydusty Notes on Installation Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in the following . Lamp off automatically after one periodically. Unsuitable Conditions for Use Do not do not install the unit in a location where ...with a new one minute. • Leave space of the front ventilation holes, the exhaust may be inhaled into the projector through the filter may be turned off in a location where there is not blocked. Tilting front/rear and right/left 20° Highly heated and humid ...
Operating Instructions
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... about 2000 hours with the OFF setting, or about 3000 hours with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp unit by loosening the screw with the Phillips screwdriver supplied with the LMPP201 Projector Lamp. 3 Loosen the two screws on a flat and stable surface. Notes • ... the power cord. If you may be used with a new LMP-P201 Projector Lamp (not supplied). When it promptly with this projector. (Continued) 41 (GB) Maintenance 2 Open the lamp cover by holding the handle and keeping the lamp unit horizontal, pull straight up . It is time to cool. 1 Place...
... about 2000 hours with the OFF setting, or about 3000 hours with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp unit by loosening the screw with the Phillips screwdriver supplied with the LMPP201 Projector Lamp. 3 Loosen the two screws on a flat and stable surface. Notes • ... the power cord. If you may be used with a new LMP-P201 Projector Lamp (not supplied). When it promptly with this projector. (Continued) 41 (GB) Maintenance 2 Open the lamp cover by holding the handle and keeping the lamp unit horizontal, pull straight up . It is time to cool. 1 Place...
Operating Instructions
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Maintenance 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord and turn the projector to the standby mode. 9 Press the following keys on the control panel in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET,
Maintenance 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw. 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord and turn the projector to the standby mode. 9 Press the following keys on the control panel in the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET,
Operating Instructions
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...page 20 (GB)). On rare occasions, the picture may flicker until the projector lamp fully warms up (this is cut off and on Wait for about 20 minutes after turning on the... with qualified Sony personnel. Change the desktop pattern on . power (see page 41 (GB)). Close the lamp cover securely (see page 22 (GB)). made (see pages 16... Remedy A cable is set to use the unit normally, in the input signals and LCD pixels. The computer signal is disconnected or not connected Check that the proper connections have been properly. ...
...page 20 (GB)). On rare occasions, the picture may flicker until the projector lamp fully warms up (this is cut off and on Wait for about 20 minutes after turning on the... with qualified Sony personnel. Change the desktop pattern on . power (see page 41 (GB)). Close the lamp cover securely (see page 22 (GB)). made (see pages 16... Remedy A cable is set to use the unit normally, in the input signals and LCD pixels. The computer signal is disconnected or not connected Check that the proper connections have been properly. ...
Operating Instructions
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...or the air filter securely (see page 15 (GB)). Please check INPUT-A setting. Please replace the LAMP. Meaning Remedy Internal temperature is clogged with qualified Sony personnel. You have input an RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu (... Symptom The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. The fan is near a fluorescent lamp. Consult with dust. The front/rear remote control detector is broken. Message High temp.! Replace the lamp (see page 15 (GB)). The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. Lamp off the ...
...or the air filter securely (see page 15 (GB)). Please check INPUT-A setting. Please replace the LAMP. Meaning Remedy Internal temperature is clogged with qualified Sony personnel. You have input an RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu (... Symptom The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. The fan is near a fluorescent lamp. Consult with dust. The front/rear remote control detector is broken. Message High temp.! Replace the lamp (see page 15 (GB)). The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. Lamp off the ...
Operating Instructions
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Specifications Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel 1.35-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel 3,147,264 pixels (1,049,088 pixels × 3) Lens Approx. 1.2 times zoom lens f 44.6 to 53.6 mm/F 2.4 to 2.7 Lamp 200 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal measure) Light output ANSI lumen1) 1000 lm...
Specifications Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel 1.35-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel 3,147,264 pixels (1,049,088 pixels × 3) Lens Approx. 1.2 times zoom lens f 44.6 to 53.6 mm/F 2.4 to 2.7 Lamp 200 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal measure) Light output ANSI lumen1) 1000 lm...