Sony VPL-VW200 Warning Indicators

Warning Indicators

The ON/STANDBY or LAMP/COVER indicator lights up or flashes if there is any trouble with your projector.

ON/STANDBY indicator

	LAMP/COVER indicator

Symptom	Cause and Remedy

LAMP/COVER flashes in	c Close the lamp cover securely, then tighten the screws securely.
red. (A repetition rate of 2	(1 page 67)
flashes)	c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 69)

LAMP/COVER flashes in	c The lamp has reached the end of its useful lifespan. Replace the
red. (A repetition rate of 3	lamp. (1 page 65)
flashes)	c The lamp has reached a high temperature. Wait until the lamp
	cools, and then turn on the power again.

ON/STANDBY flashes in	c The fan is broken. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
red. (A repetition rate of 4
flashes)

ON/STANDBY flashes in	c The internal temperature is unusually high. Check to ensure that
red. (A repetition rate of 2	if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes or whether or not the
flashes)	projector is being used at high altitudes.

ON/STANDBY flashes in	c Press the I/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector. If
red. (A repetition rate of 6	the power is not turned on, disconnect the AC power cord, then
flashes)	confirm the ON/STANDBY lamp is turned off. After about 10
	seconds, reconnect the AC power cord and turn on the power
	again. If the indicators still light up, the electrical system has a
	problem. Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Note

When a warning indicator other than the above starts flashing, and the symptom persists even after carrying out the above methods, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

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Contents

VPL-VW200 For customers in the USA Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Used Lamp For customers in Europe Trademark Information Page Table of Contents Location of Controls Connections and Preparations Projecting Others On safety On preventing internal heat buildup Caution On repacking Location of Controls Page Page Connections and Preparations Before Setting Up the Projector Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector Blocking the ventilation holes Tilting front/rear and left/right When installing the unit at altitudes Connecting the AC Power Cord Positioning the Projector and a screen When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture) 2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen Top view Connecting to a VCR Page To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or video connector Connecting to a Computer 1 Plug the power plug into the wall outlet 2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen 5 Adjust the vertical picture position 6 Adjust the picture size 7 Adjust the focus To adjust the tilt of the installation surface 1 Press MENU 2 Press M/m to select the Setup menu, and press , or 3 Press M/m to select “Language,” and press , or 4 Press M/m/</, to select a language, and press To clear the menu Projecting Turning Off the Power Press WIDE MODE Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Anamorphic Zoom Full1 (When the PC signal is input) Full2 (When the PC signal is input) Notes on selecting the wide screen mode Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3) DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA Selecting to directly adjust the desired menu item Selecting desired adjust menu items in the order 1 Press RCP on the remote control 2 Press M/m to select “User1,” “User2” or “User3,” then press 3 Select the target color you want to adjust 4 Adjust the color of the specified portions 5 After the adjustment is complete, press Using the Menus 2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or ,or 4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item Items that cannot be adjusted To reset the picture that has been adjusted To reset the items that have been adjusted Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page About the Preset Memory No Operating the Projector from a Computer Owner and projector information Owner Projector Memo Network settings Setting passwords for “Administrator” and “User” Advanced setting To reset the setting Others Power Picture On-screendisplay Remote control Others Warning Indicators Message Lists Warning messages Caution messages Tools you need to get started: Standard Phillips screwdriver Cloth (for scratch protection) 1Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord 5Remove the valve cap (1), then turn the gas releasing valve clockwise, using a Philips screwdriver (2) 6Loosen the four screws on the lamp unit with a Philips screwdriver 10 Tighten the screw loosened in step 4 to close the lamp cover 11 Close the top cover 12 Reverse the projector, then 14 Remove the air filter place it on the cloth 13 Remove the filter holder 16 Attach the filter holder 18 Place the project back on its original position 20 Select “Yes” Cleaning the lens Cleaning the cabinet Black points and bright points (red, blue, or green) on the screen System Input General Supplied accessories Optional accessories Preset Signals Page Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Digital signal Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Screen menu When Using the PSS-H10Projector Suspension Support When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen Attaching the PSS-H10projector suspension support Top view Front view Side view Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer Flat-headscrewdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer When using the 16:9 screen