Sony Vpl Es3 Projector User Manual

							
11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
aVIDEO INPUT connector
•S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): 
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
 VIDEO (phono type):  Connects to 
the composite video output of video 
equipment.
 AUDIO jack (stereo minijack):  To  
listen to sound output from video 
equipment, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the video equipment.
To listen to sound output from a 
computer with the VPL-ES3, connect 
via this jack to the audio output of the 
computer.
b INPUT connector
AUDIO INPUT A/B jack (stereo 
minijack) (for VPL-EX3 only):  To  
listen to sound output from a 
computer, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the computer. 
(common INPUT A/B)
 INPUT A (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 14 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 15.
 INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-
pin) (for VPL-EX3 only):  Connect to 
external equipment such as a 
computer.Connect to the monitor 
output of a computer.
c OUTPUT connector
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female):  Connect to the video input 
connector of the monitor. Outputs 
signals from the selected channel and 
computer signals only from among the 
signals from the INPUT A or INPUT 
B (VPL-EX3 only).
 AUDIO (stereo minijack):  Connects 
to external active speakers. The 
volume of the speakers can be 
controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys 
on the Remote Commander.
For the VPL-EX3, when INPUT A or 
INPUT B is selected, the sound input 
to the AUDIO (AUDIO INPUT A/B) 
connector which is common for 
INPUT A/B is output.
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, 
the sound input to the AUDIO input 
connector of VIDEO IN is output.
d RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-
pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the 
projector from the computer.
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
a INPUT key
b APA (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 28.
Connector Panel
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO  
INPUT A/B INPUT AINPUT OUTPUT REMOTEINPUT B MONITOR AUDIO RS232C
3
41
2
Remote Commander
APA
FREEZE
KEY
STONE
PIC
MUTING
INPUT ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM VOLUME MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
0
qa
qs
qd 
						

							12Location and Function of Controls
cKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) 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.
dRESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory 
preset value or returns the enlarged 
image to its original size. This key 
functions when the menu or a setting 
item is displayed on the screen.
ePIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture.
fFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel 
the frozen picture, press the key again.
gD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
hInfrared transmitter
i?/1 (On/Standby) key
j
v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
kENTER key
lMENU key
mVOLUME +/– keys
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery 
holder by picking it, and pull out the 
holder from the Remote Commander.
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. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the remote 
control detector.
 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 + 
side up. 
						

							13Installing the Projector
Projecting the Picture
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the Projector
The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use 
the following table as a guide.
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
For details on installation diagram, see “Installation Diagram” on page 46.
Distance between the screen 
and the center of the lens Screen
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches)40 80 100 150 200 250 300
Minimum 
Distance1.2
(3.9)2.3
(7.5)2.9
(9.5)4.4
(14.4)5.9
(19.4)7.3
(24)8.8
(28.9)
Maximum 
Distance1.4
(4.6)2.8
(9.2)3.6
(11.8)5.4
(17.7)7.2
(23.6)9.0
(29.5)10.7
(35.1) 
						

							14Connecting the Projector
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.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 AUDIO 
connector for VPL-ES3, or to the AUDIO 
INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX3.
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we 
recommend that you set the output mode of 
your computer to SVGA (VPL-ES3) or XGA 
(VPL-EX3) mode for the external monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook 
computer, to output the signal to both your 
Connecting a Computer
Notes
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOAUDIO  
INPUT A/BINPUT A
INPUT
INP
Rear side
to monitor output
 Computer
to audio output 
						

							15Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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.)
2Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
Note
Connecting a VCR
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOINPUT A
INPUT
INPAUDIO  
INPUT A/B
VCR to S
video
output Rear side
to audio 
output (R)
to video 
outputto audio
output (L) 
						

							16Projecting
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 AUDIO 
connector for VPL-ES3, or to the AUDIO 
INPUT A/B connector for VPL-EX3.
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” 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.
 Use the composite sync signal when you 
input the external sync signal from video 
GBR/component equipment.
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, and connect all equipment, then 
remove the lens cover.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red and the projector goes into standby 
mode. 
2Press the ?/1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights 
after flashing in green. The projector 
cannot be used while the ON/
STANDBY indicator is flashing.
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
Notes
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOINPUT A
INPUT
INPAUDIO  
INPUT A/B
Rear side
to 
audio 
output 
(R)
VCR
to video 
GBR/
component 
outputto
audio
output
(L)
APA
FREEZE
KEY
STONE
PIC
MUTING
INPUT
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM VOLUMEMENU
ON/STANDBY indicator
Rear 
remote 
control 
detector 
						

							17Projecting
Projecting the Picture
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 28.
 The Smart APA feature is effective for 
the input 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 with the adjuster out. It may be 
occurred malfunction.
7Adjust the trapezoidal distortion 
( ) of the picture.  Press the 
KEYSTONE key on the Remote 
Commander to display the adjustment 
menu and adjust the tilt using the v/V/
b/B keys.
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 connectorVi d e o
Video equipment 
connected to the 
S VIDEO input 
connectorS-Video
Notes
Input-A   t    INPUT B   t Video t S-Video(VPL-EX3 only)
VGALCD //,
Note
Notes
F7Fx
Fn
or
and
Adjuster adjustment 
button 
						

							18Turning Off the Power
8Adjust the size of the picture and the 
focus.
Adjust the picture size using the Zoom 
ring and adjust the picture focus using 
the Focus ring.Turning Off the 
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green and the fan continues to run to 
reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for 
the first 45 seconds. During this time, 
you will not be able to light up the ON/
STANDBY indicator again with the ?/1 
key.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the ON/STANDBY indicator 
lights in red.
Do not unplug the AC cord while the fan is 
still running; otherwise, the fan will stop even 
though the internal heat is still high, which 
could result in a breakdown of the projector.
Note
Note 
						

							19Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu 
Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for 
displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as 
follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the v or V key to select the 
MENU SETTING menu, then press 
the B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v, V, b or B key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
Front remote 
control 
detector ON/STANDBY indicator 
						

							20Security Lock
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
You will not be able to use the projector if you 
forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please aware 
that using the security lock can prevent valid 
usage in such cases.
To use the security lock
1Press the MENU key and then, on the 
INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on 
the 
“Security Lock” setting.
2Enter the password.
Use the MENU, b/B/v/V, and ENTER 
keys to enter the four-digit password. 
(The default initial password setting is 
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.” 
After this is entered you can put in your 
own password. Therefore, when you use 
this function for the first time, please 
input “ENTER” four times.)
Next, the screen for entering the new 
password is displayed. (Enter the 
password on this screen even if you want 
to keep the current password.)Enter the password on this screen.
3Enter the password again to confirm.
When the following message is 
displayed, the setting for security lock is 
completed.
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on 
the screen, perform this procedure again 
from step 1.
4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen used for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the power is turned on the next time. 
Security certification
When the password screen is displayed, 
enter the password that was set. If you fail to 
enter the correct password after three tries, 
the projector cannot be used. In this case, 
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.
To cancel the security lock
1Press the MENU key, then turn off the 
“
Security Lock” setting on the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
Note
Enter password key.
Password required for power-on.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Enter new password key.
Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Re-enter new password key.
Be sure to remember this password.
Use: Cancel: Other key