Sony VPL-EX100 User manual

DATA PROJECTOR
VPL-EX100
VPL-EX120
VPL-EX145
VPL-EX175
REMOTE COMMANDER
RM-PJ7
SERVICE MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 1)

VPL-EX100
!警告
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危険をさけるため，サービストレーニングを受けた技術者のみご使用ください。
!WARNING
This manual is intended for qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or injury, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
!WARNUNG
Die Anleitung ist nur für qualifiziertes Fachpersonal bestimmt.
Alle Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal ausgeführt werden. Um die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages, Feuergefahr und Verletzungen zu vermeiden, sind bei
Wartungsarbeiten strikt die Angaben in der Anleitung zu befolgen. Andere als die angegeben
Wartungsarbeiten dürfen nur von Personen ausgeführt werden, die eine spezielle Befähigung
dazu besitzen.
!AVERTISSEMENT
Ce manual est destiné uniquement aux personnes compétentes en charge de l’entretien. Afin
de réduire les risques de décharge électrique, d’incendie ou de blessure n’effectuer que les
réparations indiquées dans le mode d’emploi à moins d’être qualifié pour en effectuer d’autres.
Pour toute réparation faire appel à une personne compétente uniquement.
警告
本機は電源スイッチを備えていません。
万一，異常が起きた際に，お客様が電源を切ることが
できるように，設置の際には，機器近くの固定配線内
に専用遮断装置を設けるか，機器使用中に，容易に抜
き差しできるコンセントに電源プラグを接続してくだ
さい。
WARNING
This unit has no power switch.
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the
power cord to a socket-outlet which must be provided
near the unit and easily accessible, so that the user can
turn off the power in case a fault should occur.
WARNUNG
Dieses Gerät hat keinen Netzschalter.
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel
ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen,
oder das Netzkabel mußmit einer in der Nähe
des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsteckdose verbunden werden, damit sich bei
einer Funktionsstörung die Stromversorgung zum Gerät
jederzeit unterbrechen läßt.
For kundene i Norge
Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.
VPL-EX145/EX175
安全のために，周辺機器を接続する際は，過大電圧を
持つ可能性があるコネクターを以下のポートに接続し
ないでください。
: LAN コネクター
上記のポートについては本書の指示に従ってください。
VPL-EX145/EX175
For safety, do not connect the connector for pe-
ripheral device wiring that might have excessive
voltage to the following port.
: LAN connector
Follow the instructions for the above port.

VPL-EX100 1 (P)
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey the
law in the relative area or country.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incor-
rect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec
une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur.
Lorsque vous mettez la batterie au rebut, vous devez
respecter la législation en vigueur dans le pays ou la
région où vous vous trouvez.
VORSICHT
Explosionsgefahr bei Verwendung falscher Batterien.
Batterien nur durch den vom Hersteller empfohlenen
oder einen gleichwertigen Typ ersetzen.
Wenn Sie die Batterie entsorgen, müssen Sie die
Gesetze der jeweiligen Region und des jeweiligen
Landes befolgen.
FÖRSIKTIGHET!
Fara för explosion vid felaktigt placerat batteri.
Byt endast mot samma eller likvärdig typ av batteri,
enligt tillverkarens rekommendationer.
När du kasserar batteriet ska du följa rådande lagar
för regionen eller landet.
PAS PÅ
Fare for eksplosion, hvis batteriet ikke udskiftes
korrekt.
Udskift kun med et batteri af samme eller tilsvarende
type, som er anbefalet af fabrikanten.
Når du bortskaffer batteriet, skal du følge
lovgivningen i det pågældende område eller land.
HUOMIO
Räjähdysvaara, jos akku vaihdetaan virheellisesti.
Vaihda vain samanlaiseen tai vastaavantyyppiseen,
valmistajan suosittelemaan akkuun.
Noudata akun hävittämisessä oman maasi tai
alueesi lakeja.
FORSIKTIG
Eksplosjonsfare hvis feil type batteri settes i.
Bytt ut kun med samme type eller tilsvarende
anbefalt av produsenten.
Kasser batteriet i henhold til gjeldende avfallsregler.
注意
指定以外の電池に交換すると，破裂する危険があります。
必ず指定の電池に交換してください。
使用済みの電池は，国または地域の法令に従って
処理してください。
注意
注意
如果更换的电池不正确，就会有爆炸的危险。
只更换同一类型或制造商推荐的电池型号。
处理电池时，必须遵守相关地区或国家的法律。

1 (E)
VPL-EX100
Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual............................................................ 3 (E)
Related manuals...................................................................... 3 (E)
1. Service Overview
1-1. Appearance Figure ....................................................1-1 (E)
1-2. Board Locations ........................................................1-1 (E)
1-3. Disassembly ..............................................................1-2 (E)
1-3-1. Upper Case Assembly......................................1-2 (E)
1-3-2. Rear Panel........................................................1-4 (E)
1-3-3. Main Board ......................................................1-5 (E)
1-3-4. G Board............................................................1-6 (E)
1-3-5. DC Fan (Lamp Duct) .......................................1-7 (E)
1-3-6. Speaker.............................................................1-8 (E)
1-3-7. Optical Block ...................................................1-9 (E)
1-3-8. DC Fan (Intake) .............................................1-10 (E)
1-3-9. Power Supply (Ballast) .................................. 1-11 (E)
1-3-10. Front Panel Assembly and NFTA Board........1-12 (E)
1-3-11. DC Fan (Exhaust) and U Board.....................1-13 (E)
1-3-12. Lens Assembly and
S Prism Block Assembly ...............................1-14 (E)
1-3-13. S Out-polarizer (G)/(B) Assembly and
S Out-pre-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B) Assembly ....1-16 (E)
1-3-14. S In-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B) Assembly .............1-18 (E)
1-3-15. S PS Assembly ...............................................1-20 (E)
1-4. Optional Fixtures.....................................................1-21 (E)
1-4-1. Extension Boards and Extension Cables .......1-21 (E)
1-4-2. Connection.....................................................1-22 (E)
1-5. Service Mode (Network Volume)
(VPL-EX145/EX175)..............................................1-23 (E)
1-5-1. Outline ...........................................................1-23 (E)
1-5-2. Update Function............................................. 1-23 (E)
1-5-3. Event Trace Function .....................................1-26 (E)
1-5-4. Setup Function ...............................................1-29 (E)
1-6. Indicator Display.....................................................1-30 (E)
1-7. Lead-free Solder......................................................1-31 (E)
2. Adjustments
2-1. Service Know-How...................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-1. When the S Prism Block Assembly is
Replaced...........................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-2. When Replacing the Main Board.....................2-1 (E)
2-2. Mechanical Adjustment.............................................2-2 (E)
2-2-1. Polarizer Adjustment........................................2-2 (E)
2-3. Electrical Adjustment ................................................ 2-3 (E)
2-3-1. Required Equipment ........................................2-3 (E)
2-3-2. How to Enter the Service Mode....................... 2-3 (E)
2-3-3. V COM Adjustment ......................................... 2-3 (E)
2-3-4. Angle Detect Sensor Adjustment.....................2-4 (E)
2-4. Software Update........................................................2-4 (E)
2-4-1. Preparation.......................................................2-4 (E)
2-4-2. Main (Scan Converter).....................................2-6 (E)
2-4-3. Sub ...................................................................2-8 (E)
2-4-4. Ext (Network) ..................................................2-9 (E)
2-5. Quick Access...........................................................2-10 (E)
2-5-1. Preparation.....................................................2-10 (E)
2-5-2. Saving of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/
Main Board Data............................................ 2-10 (E)
2-5-3. Saving of DDC Data...................................... 2-11 (E)
2-5-4. Saving of NVM Data .....................................2-12 (E)
2-5-5. Writing of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/
Main Board Data............................................ 2-13 (E)
2-5-6. Writing of DDC Data.....................................2-14 (E)
2-5-7. Saving of NVM Data .....................................2-15 (E)
2-6. Adjustment Item Initialize Data .............................. 2-16 (E)
3. Troubleshooting and Circuit Description
3-1. Troubleshooting.........................................................3-1 (E)
3-2. Circuit Description ....................................................3-5 (E)
3-2-1. Main Board ......................................................3-5 (E)
3-2-2. Sensor Board....................................................3-6 (E)
3-2-3. G Board............................................................3-6 (E)

2 (E) VPL-EX100
4. Spare Parts
4-1. Notes on Repair Parts...................................................... 4-1
4-2. Exploded Views............................................................... 4-2
4-3. Packing Materials & Supplied Accessories...................4-10
5. Block Diagrams
Overall............................................................................. 5-1
6. Frame Wiring
Frame Wiring................................................................... 6-1

3 (E)
VPL-EX100
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual
This manual is the Service Manual of the Data Projector VPL-EX100/EX120/
EX145/EX175.
This manual contains the service overview, adjustments, troubleshooting, circuit
description, spare parts, block diagrams, and frame wiring.
Related manuals
In addition to this Service Manual, the following manuals are provided.
.Quick Reference Manual (Supplied with unit)
This manual is necessary for installation of this unit.
.Operating Instructions CD-ROM (Supplied with unit)
This manual is necessary for application and operation of this unit.
.Protocol Manual (Available on request)
This manual describes the protocol for controlling this unit.

1-1 (E)
VPL-EX100
1-1. Appearance Figure
1-2. Board Locations
Section 1
Service Overview
RM-PJ7
Main board
G board
U board
TL board
Power supply (Ballast)
NFTA board

1-2 (E) VPL-EX100
1-3. Disassembly
n
Remove parts in the order of numbers shown in the figure, in this section.
1-3-1. Upper Case Assembly
n
Be sure to follow the procedure to release the hooks. If not, it may cause the damage.
Upper case assembly
4Three screws
(BVTP3 x10)
3Remove the filter door
in the direction of the arrow.
5Release the three hooks attaching
the upper case assembly and front
panel assembly.
2Lamp door
1Loosen the screw.
Front panel assembly
n
Three hooks on the front side of the
upper case assembly are fragile.
Release the connection with taking care.

1-3 (E)
VPL-EX100
n
These hooks are fragile.
Be careful not to damage
them.
n
These five grooves on the left side
of the lower case are fragile.
Be careful not to damage them.
Grooves on the
lower case
!- Remove the upper case
assembly in the direction
of the arrow.
Upper case assembly
The three grooves on the right
side of the lower case are fragile.
Be careful not to damage them.
Slots on the
lower case
n
When attaching the upper case
assembly, attach it while aligning
with the lower case starting from
this corner.
6Press the shaded portion hardly
to release the two hooks.
Upper case
assembly
Lower case
Lower case
Upper case assembly
Hooks
7Release the three hooks
on the left side of unit.
9Release the three hooks on
the right side of the unit.
0Release the three hooks on
the rear side of the unit.
n
The three grooves on the rear side of the
upper case assembly are fragile.
Be careful not to damage them.
8Press the shaded portion hardly
to release the two hooks.

1-4 (E) VPL-EX100
5Rear panel
4Two screws
(BVTP3 x10)
3Eight connector screws
(VPL-EX120/EX145/EX175)/
Six connector screws
(VPL-EX100)
6Connector sheet
*The illustration indicates VPL-EX120.
2Two screws
(K3 x10)
1Two blank sheets
1-3-2. Rear Panel
n
When removing the rear panel, replace the blank sheets with the new one.
Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

1-5 (E)
VPL-EX100
1Two screws
(PSW3 x8)
2Shield (U)
3Seven harnesses
4Four harnesses
6Three screws
(PSW3 x8)
Speaker
DC fan (Lamp duct)
DC fan (Intake)
DC fan (Intake)
Prism assembly (R)
Prism assembly (G)
TL board
Power supply ballast
NFTA board
G board
7Main board
Main board (Side B)
5Three flexible flat cables
U board
DC fan (Exhaust) (Inner side)
DC fan (Exhaust) (Outer side)
Prism assembly (B)
*The illustration indicates VPL-EX120.
1-3-3. Main Board
n
When replacing the main board, perform the procedure before and after replacement.
(Refer to Section 2-1-2.)
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)

1-6 (E) VPL-EX100
6Main board bracket
8Harness
7Power insulating sheet
9G board
0Two harnesses
1Screw
(PS4 x6)
2Ground terminal
3Screw
(PSW M3 x8)
5Four screws
(BVTP3 x10)
4Ground terminal
*The illustration indicates VPL-EX120.
1-3-4. G Board
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)

1-7 (E)
VPL-EX100
2Lamp duct
3Three hooks
4Upper lamp duct
6DC fan
n
When attaching, place the label
side facing upward.
5Fuse connector
assembly
7Lower lamp duct
1Two screws
(BVTP3 x10)
Label side
*The illustration indicates VPL-EX120.
1-3-5. DC Fan (Lamp Duct)
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
.Remove the G board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)

1-8 (E) VPL-EX100
2Two screws
(PWH3 x10)
1Harness
CN100
Main board
4Release the
four hooks.
6Speaker
5Speaker box (Back)
3Speaker box (Front)
1-3-6. Speaker
Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
VPL-EX100/EX120
VPL-EX145/EX175
2Two screws
(PWH3 x10)
1Harness
CN100
Main board
3Speaker

1-9 (E)
VPL-EX100
5Two screws
(BVTP3 x10)
7Three screws
(BVTP3 x10)
8Optical block
4Lens cap
6Dial assembly
Rotate the dial assembly to the
end in the clockwise direction,
then install it.
When rotate the dial assembly to the end in the
counterclockwise direction, check that the two gears of
the dial assembly are not engaged.
Lens:
Rotate the focus/zoom gear
to the end in the counterclockwise
direction.
When attaching the dial assembly: After the dial assembly is attached:
Dial assembly
Lens
1Loosen the two screws
(with stoppers).
3Lamp
assembly
2Lamp connector assembly
n
When attaching, be sure to insert
the lamp assembly into the lamp
connector assembly.
Bottom side of this unit
1-3-7. Optical Block
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
.Remove the G board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
.Remove the lamp duct. (Refer to steps 1and 2in Section 1-3-5.)
.Remove the speaker. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)

1-10 (E) VPL-EX100
1Three screws
(BVTP3 x10)
3Prism duct
4DC fan
n
When attaching, place the
label side facing upward.
5Fan cushion R
6DC fan
n
When attaching, place the
label side facing upward.
7Fan cushion F
2Two screws
(PS4 x6)
Label side
Label side
1-3-8. DC Fan (Intake)
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
.Remove the G board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
.Remove the lamp duct. (Refer to steps 1and 2in Section 1-3-5.)
.Remove the speaker. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)
.Remove the optical block. (Refer to Section 1-3-7.)

1-11 (E)
VPL-EX100
1Harness
3Power supply
(Ballast)
3Power supply (Ballast) 4Two harnesses
2Release
the hook.
1-3-9. Power Supply (Ballast)
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
.Remove the G board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
.Remove the lamp duct. (Refer to steps 1and 2in Section 1-3-5.)
.Remove the speaker. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)
.Remove the optical block. (Refer to Section 1-3-7.)
.Remove the prism duct. (Refer to steps 1to 3in Section 1-3-8.)

1-12 (E) VPL-EX100
7Harness
8Emblem
(ELK)
4Front panel assembly
6NFTA board
2Two hooks
3Two hooks
1Two screws
(BVTP3 x10)
5Screw
(BVTP3 x8)
4Front panel assembly
2Two hooks
1-3-10. Front Panel Assembly and NFTA Board
.Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)
.Remove the rear panel. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
.Remove the main board. (Refer to Section 1-3-3.)
.Remove the G board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
.Remove the lamp duct. (Refer to steps 1and 2in Section 1-3-5.)
.Remove the speaker. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)
.Remove the optical block. (Refer to Section 1-3-7.)
.Remove the DC fan (Intake). (Refer to Section 1-3-8.)