4-101-719-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-DS100 © 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The number below is for FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-DS100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Table of Contents Overview The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 36 Precautions .........................................6 The INFORMATION Menu ............ 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 37 Notes on Installation .......................... 7 Unsuitable Installation ..................7 Unsuitable Conditions ..................7 Usage in High Altitude .................8 Features ..............................................8 Location and Function of Controls . 10 Top/Front/Left Side ....................
B Overview Precautions light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color. On 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.
Notes on Installation Unsuitable Installation Avoid installing the unit in a location where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause raising the internal heat of the projector. Clean it up periodically. Poorly ventilated Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.
Tilting the unit to the right or left Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing on the floor or suspending from the ceiling. Such installation may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Blocking the ventilation holes Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
High portability • Scan converter loaded This projector has a build-in scan converter that converts the input signal within 800 × 600 dots. • Compatible input signals This projector accepts video signals of composite, S video, component and DTV as well as VGA, SVGA and XGA signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with six color systems NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43*, PALM, or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically.
Location and Function of Controls 6 Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover 7 Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover Notes Top/Front/Left Side • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build-up. • Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may cause the air coming out heat buildup. • To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 500 hours. For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 41.
– Flashes when the lamp cover is not secured firmly. Control Panel For details on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see page 44. qa Focus ring INPUT TILT MENU qs Zoom ring 12 3 4 5 67 Adjusts the picture size. qd Connector panel For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13. qf Speaker qg Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode.
3 INPUT key Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: t Input A t Video t S Video How to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector as follows: 1 Press the I / 1 key The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises automatically. The adjuster stops at its previously adjusted position. 4 TILT adjustment key For details, see“How to use the powered tilt adjuster” on page 12.
3 AUDIO (stereo minijack) connector Connector Panel 4 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. 1 2 3 AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT A 4 1 INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to external equipment such as a computer. Connects to the monitor output on a computer using the supplied cable. When inputting a component or 15k RGB signal, use an optional cable. For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/ Component equipment” on page 19.
Used when “Smart APA” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Off.” Normally set to “On.” Remote Commander 9 D KEYSTONE key Used to adjust the tilt of the projector, or the trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Each time you press this key, the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu is displayed alternately. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) for the adjustment. q; RESET key Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image back to its original size.
2 Install the lithium battery. + side facing upward Overview 3 Put the lithium battery holder back into the Remote Commander. Notes on the lithium battery • 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.
B Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector This section describes how to install 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. Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Unit: m (feet) Screen size (inches) Minimum Distance 40 60 80 100 120 150 1.1 (3.6) 1.7 (5.6) 2.3 (7.5) 2.9 (9.5) 3.5 (11.5) 4.4 (14.4) Maximum 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.2 5.3 Distance (4.6) (6.9) (9.2) (11.5) (13.
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 from the plug, not the cable itself Setting Up and Projecting To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the following pages.
To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO to monitor output INPUT A Computer HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect a Macintosh computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.
Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. To connect a VCR Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to video output to S video output Left side to audio output AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT A VCR a) Use a no-resistance cable.
Notes • Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING menu. • Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment.
Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of thirteen languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: TILT MENU Setting Up and Projecting INPUT PUSH ENTER Remote control detector 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.
4 Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Input A : : A : : 5 Press the v or V key to select “Language,” then press the B or ENTER key. Input A : : : : 6 Press 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.
Projecting INPUT TILT MENU PUSH ENTER Setting Up and Projecting ON/STANDBY indicators Remote control detector 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. 2 Press the I / 1 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green and the Intelligent Auto-setup starts. The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at the previously adjusted position.
F7 or Fx Fx:“x” indicate an optional numerical value. The Fx key varies depending on a computer’s makers. Fn 4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source. To input from Press INPUT to display Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input connector VIDEO Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S VIDEO Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is projected clearly.
Note The auto V keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Press the D KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B key. The corrected value is effective until the power turn off. Attention Looking into the lens when projecting may cause injury to your eyes.
Next, the screen for entering a new password is displayed. (Enter the current password at this screen if you want to keep it.) Enter new password key. Power-on cannot be performed without the password. Use: 3 Cancel: Other key Enter the password again to confirm. Re-enter new password key. Be sure to remember this password. Use: Cancel: Other key If the password is entered incorrectly, the menu screen displays an “Invalid Password!” message. INSTALL SETTING X Input A Tilt...
