Sony Vpl Es3 Projector User Manual

2-672-629-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation
VPL-ES3
VPL-EX3 

2WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open 
the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
WARNING
This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power cord to 
socket-outlet which must be...

3WARNING
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG  wires
Length Minimum 1.5m (4 ft .11in.), Less  than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10A, 125V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V 
may require the use of a different line cord or 
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
WA R N I N G :  THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR...

4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 5
Notes on Installation and Usage  ........ 6
Overview
Features .............................................. 8
Location and Function of Controls  .... 9
Top/Right Side/Front  .................... 9
Rear/Bottom ................................. 9
Control Panel  .............................. 10
Connector Panel  ......................... 11
Remote Commander ................... 11
Projecting the Picture
Installing...

5Precautions
Precautions
Safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it further.
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days.
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily...

6Notes on Installation and Usage
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. Installation is these situations 
or locations may cause a malfunction or 
damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated locations
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes. When 
internal heat builds up due to blockage of...

7Notes on Installation and Usage
Very dusty, extremely smoky 
locations
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the 
filter periodically.
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Standing the unit upright on one 
side
Avoid...

8Features
BOverview
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
High brightness
Adopting Sonys unique optical system that 
provides a high-efficiency optical system. It 
allows the 165 W lamp to give a light output 
of 2000 ANSI lumen.
High picture quality 
VPL-ES3: Three super-high-aperture 0.63-
inch SVGA panels with approximately 
480,000 effective pixels, produce a 
resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 500 horizontal 
TV lines for video input.
VPL-EX3: Three...

9Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Location and 
Function of Controls
aControl panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 10.
bZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
cVentilation holes (intake)
dFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
eSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(from Kensington).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
fFront remote control detector
gLens
Remove the lens cover before 
projection.
hVentilation holes (exhaust)
iAdjuster adjustment button
For...

10Location and Function of Controls
a?/1 (On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when the 
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key 
flashes in green until the projector is 
ready to operate.
bON/STANDBY indicator (located 
around the 
?/1 key)
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.
– Lights in green when the...