Sony VPL-ES1 User manual

Data Projector VPL-ES1
© 2004 Sony Corporation
4-098-859-41 (1)
Data Projector
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VPL-ES1

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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.
For the customers in the USA
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthisproduct,
you may contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC)
12451 Gateway Boulevard
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669
The number below is for FCC related
matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-ES1
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. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,maycause harmfulinterference
to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determinedby turningthe equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’senclosurethatmay
beof sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.

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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.

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Table of Contents
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Overview
Precautions .........................................6
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 ....................10
Rear/Right Side/Bottom .............10
Control Panel ..............................11
Connector Panel .........................13
Remote Commander ...................14
Setting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector .....................16
Connecting the Projector ..................17
Connecting with a Computer ......17
Connecting with a VCR or 15k
RGB/Component
Equipment .......................19
Connecting with a Monitor
Equipment .......................20
Selecting the Menu Language ..........21
Projecting .........................................23
Effective Tools for Your
Presentation .....................28
Adjustments and Settings
Using the Menu
Using the MENU .............................30
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......32
The INPUT SETTING Menu ...........33
The SET SETTING Menu ............... 35
The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 36
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 37
The INFORMATION Menu ............ 38
Maintenance
Maintenance .................................... 39
Replacing the Lamp ................... 39
Cleaning the Air Filter ............... 41
Troubleshooting ............................... 42
Warning Messages ..................... 44
Caution Messages ...................... 45
Other
Specifications .................................. 47
Index ............................................... 52

GB 6Precautions
BOverview
Precautions
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.
• 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 accessible.
• The unit is not disconnected to the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is
on.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes. The air coming out is
hot.
• Be careful not to have your fingers caught
by the adjuster. The powered tilt adjuster
ofthisunitautomaticallyextendswhenthe
power is turned on, and is put away
automatically when the power is turned
off. Do not touch the unit while the
adjuster is in operation. Adjust the
powered tilt adjuster carefully after its
automatic operation is completed.
• Do not spread a cloth or paper under the
unit.
On illumination
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the
screen should not be exposed to direct
lighting or sunlight.
• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is
recommended. Use a cover over
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the
contrast ratio.
• Cover any windows that face the screen
with opaque draperies.
• It is desirable to install the projector in a
room where floor and walls are not of
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 preventing internal heat build-
up
After you turn off the power with the I/ 1
key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall
outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation
holes (intake) and ventilation holes
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything
near these holes, or internal heat build-up
may occur, causing picture degradation or
damage to the projector.
On cleaning
• To keep the cabinet looking new,
periodically clean it with a soft cloth.
Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth lightly dampened with a mild
detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or
abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.
• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do notuse
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or
thinner.
• Clean the filter at regular intervals.
On LCD data projector
• The LCD data projector is manufactured
using high-precision technology. You
may,however, see tinyblack pointsand/or
bright points (red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD data
projector. This is a normal result of the
manufacturing process and does not
indicate a malfunction.

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Notes on Installation
Overview
Notes on Installation
Do not install the projector in the following
situations. These installations may cause
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
• 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 the
internal heat builds up due tothe block-up,
the temperature sensor will function with
the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1
min.” The power will be turned off
automatically after one minute.
• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8
inches) around the unit.
• Be careful that the ventilation holes may
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
• Avoid installing the unit in a location
where the temperature or humidity is very
high, or temperature is very low.
• To avoid moisture condensation, do not
install the unit in a location where the
temperature may rise rapidly.
Very dusty
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.
Do not use the projector under the following
conditions.
Toppling the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its
side. It may cause malfunction.
Tilting the unit out of the range of
the adjuster setting
Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the
range of the adjuster setting. Such
installation may cause color shading or
shorten excessively the lamp life.
Unsuitable Installation
Unsuitable Conditions

GB 8Features
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.
For details on the ventilation holes (intake/
exhaust), see “Location and Function of
Controls” on page 10.
When using the projector at an altitude of
1,500 m or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING
menu. Failing to set this mode when using
the projector at high altitudes could have
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
For details on “High Altitude Mode,” see
“High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL
SETTING menu on page 37.
• The unit is manufactured using high-
precision technology. When transporting
the unit stored in the soft case, do not drop
the unit or subject it to shock, as this may
causedamage. Whenstoring theunit inthe
soft case, disconnect the AC power cord
and all other connecting cables, and store
the supplied accessories in a pocket of the
soft case.
• When using a screen with an uneven
surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear
on the screen depending on the distance
betweenthescreenand the projector or the
zooming magnifications. This is not a
malfunction of the projector.
Features
High brightness, high picture
quality
•High brightness
Adopting Sony’s unique, high-efficiency
optical system and the 185 W UHP lamp
allows high brigtness (light output 1500
ANSI lumen).
•Highresolution
Three superhigh-aperture 0.62-inch
SVGApanelswithapproximately480,000
pixels provide a resolution of 800 ×600
dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input,
and 600 horizontal TV lines for video
input.
High operability
• Intelligent Auto-setup function
Simply press the power key, and the
projector automatically performs the
setups required before use. The projector
opens the lens protector, corrects the V
Keystone,andsetsoptimumconditionsfor
projection. This function is called
Intelligent Auto-setup.
For easier operations, the keys that will be
used frequently are allocated on the top of
the projector.
Short focus lens equipped
This projector is equipped with a short focus
lens that allows outputting to a larger screen
even in a limited space.
Usage in High Altitude
Notes

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Features
Overview
Accepts various input signals
• 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*, PAL-
M, or PAL-N color system can be selected
automatically.
Easy presentation
• Simple setup with external equipment
This projector is preset for 32 kinds of
inputsignals.Youcanprojectimagesfrom
an external signal source just by
connecting the equipment with the
supplied cable.
Easy-to-use Remote Commander
The Remote Commander is equipped with
various convenient keys, including the D
ZOOM key for zooming in on theimage and
the FREEZE key for keeping the image
projected even if the equipment is
disconnected.
High portability
• Light weight/small size/simple design
This projector has been miniaturized to
approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) in weight and
B5-file size.
Its simple yet sophisticated design fits
comfortably in your office.
Security lock
By setting a password, you can enable the
security lock to function for this
projector.
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*NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43
system VCR.
• Windowsis a registered trademark ofMicrosoftCorporation in the UnitedStates and/or other
countries.
• IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA and XGA are registered trademarks of the International Business
Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
• Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

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Location and
Function of Controls
1Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on
page 11.
2Lens protector (lens cover)
The lens protector automatically opens
when the power is turned on.
3Ventilation holes (exhaust)
4Remote control detector
5Adjuster (hind pad)
Turn the adjuster to the right or left for
minor tilt adjustment of the projected
picture.
6Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp
cover
7Ventilation holes (intake)/air
filter cover
• 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 build-
up.
• To maintain optimal performance, clean
the air filter every 500 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air
Filter” on page 41.
8Ventilation holes (intake)
9Powered tilt adjuster
0Indicators
POWER SAVING
Lights up when the projector is in power
saving mode. When “Power Saving” in
the SET SETTING menu is set to “ON,”
the projector goes into power saving
modeif no signalis input for10minutes.
Although the lamp goes out, the cooling
fan keeps running. The power saving
mode is canceled when a signal is input
or any key is pressed. In power saving
mode, any key does not function for the
first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out.
TEMP (Temperature)/FAN
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights up when temperature inside the
projector becomes unusually high.
– Fashes when the fan is broken.
Fordetailson theTEMP/FANindicator,
see page 44.
LAMP/COVER
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights up when the lamp has reached
the end of its life or becomes a high
temperature.
Top/Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
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Overview
– Flashes when the lamp cover is not
secured firmly.
For details on the LAMP/COVER
indicator, see page 44.
qa Focus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
qs Zoom ring
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/
1I / 1(on/standby) key
Turns on the projector when the
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the I / 1
key lights in green when the power is
turned on.
When turning off the power, press
the I / 1key twice following the
message on the screen, or press and
hold the key for about two seconds.
For details on steps for turning off the
power, see “To turn off the power” on
page 27.
2ON/STANDBYindicator (located
around the I/ 1key)
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights in red when a AC power cord is
plugged into a wall outlet. Once in
standby mode, you can turn on the
projector with the I/ 1key.
– Lights in green when the power is
turned on.
– Flashes in green while the cooling fan
runs after the power is turned off with
the I/ 1key. The fan runs for about
90 seconds after the power is turned
off.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes
quickly for the first 60 seconds.
During this time, you cannot light up
theON/STANDBYindicatorwiththe
I/ 1key.
For details on the LAMP/COVER and
the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on
page 44.
Control Panel
INPUT MENU
PUSH
ENTER
TILT
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3INPUT key
Selects the input signal. Each time you
press the key, the input signal switches
as follows:
4TILT adjustment key
Fordetails,see“Howtousethe powered
tilt adjuster” on page 12.
5MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press
again to clear the menu.
6ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu
system.
7Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)
Select the menu or to make various
adjustments.
How to use the powered tilt
adjuster
To adjust the height
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
1Press the I/ 1key
The lens protector opens, and the
poweredtiltadjusterrisesautomatically.
The adjuster stops at its previously
adjusted position.
2Press for Fof the TILT key to adjust
the tilt of the projector.
You may press the D KEYSTONE key
on the Remote Commander to display
the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the
v/V/b/B keys.
• Be careful not to let the projector down on
your fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the projector
with the powered tilt adjuster out.
It may be occurred malfunction.
Input A t Video t S Video
t
Notes
Powered tilt
adjuster
TILT
tolowerthe
projector to raise the projector
TILT adjustment key

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Location and Function of Controls
Overview
1INPUT 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.
2Video input connector
Connect to external video equipment
such as a VCR.
•VIDEO (phono type): Connects to
the composite video output of video
equipment.
•S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):
Connects to the S video output (Y/C
video output) of video equipment.
3AUDIO (stereo minijack)
connector
When listening to sound output from the
computer, connect to the audio output of
the computer.
When listening to sound output from the
VCR, connect to the audio output of the
VCR.
4Monitor output connector
Connects to the monitor input on a
monitor. Outputs the signal from a
computer connected to INPUT A.
5AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Connector Panel
INPUT A
S VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO
MONITOR OUT
1
2
3
4
5

GB 14 Location and Function of Controls
1I / 1(on/standby) key
2ENTER/arrow key (v/V/b/B)
Press the center of the key to use
ENTER.
3MENU key
4D ZOOM +/–key
Enlarges the image at a desired location
on the screen.
+:Pressing the + key once displays the
icon. This icon indicates the point you
want to enlarge. Use an arrow key (v/
V/b/B) to move the icon to the point
to be enlarged. Press the + key
repeatedly until the image is enlarged
to your requirements.
–:Pressingthe–key reduces an image
that has been enlarged with the D
ZOOM + key.
5Infrared transmitter
6FREEZE key
Used to freeze the picture projected. To
cancel the freeze function, press the key
again.
7INPUT key
8APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Adjusts a picture clearest automatically
while a signal is input from a computer.
Used when “Smart APA” in the SET
SETTING menu is set to “Off.”
Normally set to “On.”
9D 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.
This key functions when the menu or a
setting item is displayed on the screen.
Before using the Remote
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium
battery holder.
To replace battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery
holder by picking it, and pull out the
holder from the Remote Commander.
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Location and Function of Controls
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2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Keepthe lithiumbatteryout ofthe reachof
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 operationrange is limited. Theshorter
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.
+ side facing
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GB 16 Installing the Projector
BSetting 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.
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown
in the table above.
When using the projector by suspending itfrom the ceilling, consult with qualified Sony
personel. (fee charged)
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size
(inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150
Minimum
Distance 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
Distance 1.4 (4.6) 2.1 (6.9) 2.8 (9.2) 3.5 (11.5) 4.2 (13.8) 5.3 (17.4)
Note
Distancebetweenthescreenand
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Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
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
To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the
following pages.
This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA signals. However, we recommend that you
set the output mode of your computer to SVGA mode for the external monitor.
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both your
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 computer’s operating instructions supplied with your
computer.
• This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your
computer is compatible with a DDC, turn the projector on according to the following
procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer byusing the supplied HD D-sub 15 pin cable.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
Connecting with a Computer
Notes

GB 18 Connecting the Projector
To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer
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.
INPUT A
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
MONITOR OUT
to audio output
Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin cable
(supplied)
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a)
to monitor output Computer
a) Use a no-resistance cable.

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Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
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
To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment
Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment
AUDIO
AUDIO INPUT A
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a)
VCR
to S
video
output
Left side toaudio
output
Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video
cable (not supplied)
to video
output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.
AUDIO
AUDIO INPUT A
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Left side
Stereo audio connecting cable
(not supplied)a)
SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔3 ×phono jack
to audio
output
15k RGB/Component equipment
to RGB/
component
output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.

GB 20 Connecting the Projector
• 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.
This section describes how to connect the projector to a monitor equipment.
For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you
are connecting.
Notes
Connecting with a Monitor Equipment
AUDIO INPUT A
S VIDEO
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Left side Monitor cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔HD D-sub 15-pin (male)
to monitor
input
Monitor equipment