Sony VPL-VW50 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 57)
flashes)	c Close the filter holder securely. (1 page 59)

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 57)
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 Disconnect the AC power cord, then confirm the ON/STANDBY
red. (A repetition rate of 6	lamp is turned off. Turn on the power again after re-connecting it.
flashes)	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, consult with Sony Customer Information Service Center.

Others

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Contents

VPL-VW50 For customers in the USA Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Used Lamp For customers in the United States 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 Tip Tilting front/rear and left/right 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 Page 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 Page Page To clear the menu Projecting Turning Off the Power Press WIDE MODE Full Normal Wide Zoom Zoom Full 1 (When the PC signal is input) Full 2 (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 To adjust contrast and brightness 1 Press ADJ PIC 2 Make the setting or adjustment on an item 1 Press RCP on the remote control 2 Press M/m to select “User 1,” “User 2” or “User 3,” 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 ENTER Using the Menus 1 Press MENU 2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or ENTER ,or ENTER 4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item To reset the items that have been adjusted Items that cannot be adjusted Adjust Picture menu Page Page Page Adjust Screen menu Page Page Page Page Page Page About the Preset Memory No 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) 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord Page Place the project back on its original position Attach the filter holder Wipe dust off the Ventilation holes (intake) with a soft cloth 14 Select “Yes” 15Select “OK” Page 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 When Using the PSS-610Projector Suspension Support Attaching the PSS-610projector suspension support Page 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 5 Attach the ring (washer) by turning it clockwise