DATA PROJECTOR

VPL-DX125
VPL-DX126
VPL-DX127
VPL-DX145
VPL-DX146
VPL-DX147
VPL-DW125
VPL-DW126
VPL-DW127
REMOTE COMMANDER
RM-PJ8

SERVICE MANUAL
1st Edition (Revised 2)
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! 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 For kundene i Norge

万一，異常が起きた際に，お客様が電源を切ることが Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT-strømfordelingssystem.

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。 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
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible でください。
disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the : LAN 端子
power cord to a socket-outlet which must be provided 上記のポートについては本書の指示に従ってください。
near the unit and easily accessible, so that the user can
turn off the power in case a fault should occur. For safety, do not connect the connector for periph-
eral device wiring that might have excessive volt-
WARNUNG age to the following port.
Beim Einbau des Geräts ist daher im Festkabel : LAN connector
ein leicht zugänglicher Unterbrecher einzufügen, Follow the instructions for the above port.
oder das Netzkabel muß mit einer in der Nähe
des Geräts befindlichen, leicht zugänglichen
Wandsteckdose verbunden werden, damit sich bei
einer Funktionsstörung die Stromversorgung zum Gerät
jederzeit unterbrechen läßt.

VPL-DX145
 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。
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.
VPL-DX145
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
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 (P)
 Table of Contents
Manual Structure
Purpose of this manual ............................................................ 3 (E)
Related manuals ...................................................................... 3 (E)
Trademarks.............................................................................. 3 (E)
1. Service Overview
1-1. Appearance Figure/Board Location/
Main Parts Location ..................................................1-1 (E)
1-2. Tighten Torque ..........................................................1-2 (E)
1-3. Disassembly ..............................................................1-3 (E)
1-3-1. Front Case Assembly/DC-DC Board ...............1-3 (E)
1-3-2. Upper Case Assembly ......................................1-4 (E)
1-3-3. Side Panel (L) ..................................................1-5 (E)
1-3-4. Side Panel (R) ..................................................1-6 (E)
1-3-5. C Board ............................................................1-7 (E)
1-3-6. Lamp Box Assembly........................................1-8 (E)
1-3-7. Power Unit (Ballast) ........................................1-9 (E)
1-3-8. Power Board ..................................................1-10 (E)
1-3-9. Thermal Sensor Board (Lamp) ...................... 1-11 (E)
1-3-10. Thermal Sensor Board (External) ..................1-12 (E)
1-3-11. Lamp Door Switch Board ..............................1-13 (E)
1-3-12. IR Sensor Board .............................................1-14 (E)
1-3-13. Speaker...........................................................1-14 (E)
1-3-14. DC Fan (Exhaust) ..........................................1-15 (E)
1-3-15. DC Fan (Lamp) ..............................................1-16 (E)
1-3-16. Optical Block Assembly ................................1-17 (E)
1-3-17. EMI Board .....................................................1-18 (E)
1-3-18. DC Fan (Intake) .............................................1-19 (E)
1-3-19. Lens Assembly and Prism Block Assembly ...1-20 (E)
1-3-20. In-Polarizer Assembly (R)/(G)/(B) ................1-26 (E)
1-3-21. Out-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B) Assembly and
Out-pre-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B) Assembly .......1-27 (E)
1-4. Optional Fixtures .....................................................1-28 (E)
1-4-1. Extension Boards and Extension Cables .......1-28 (E)
1-4-2. Connection .....................................................1-29 (E)
1-5. Indicator Display .....................................................1-30 (E)
1-6. Lead-free Solder ......................................................1-31 (E)
VPL-DX145
2. Adjustments
2-1. Notes on Servicing ....................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-1. When the Prism Block Assembly is
Replaced...........................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-2. When the In-polarizer Assembly (G) is
Removed ..........................................................2-1 (E)
2-1-3. 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)
2-3-5. White Balance Adjustment ..............................2-4 (E)
2-4. Software Update ........................................................2-7 (E)
2-4-1. Preparation .......................................................2-7 (E)
2-4-2. Main (Scan Converter).....................................2-8 (E)
2-4-3. Sub ...................................................................2-8 (E)
2-5. Quick Access .............................................................2-9 (E)
2-5-1. Preparation .......................................................2-9 (E)
2-5-2. Acquisition of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/
Main/Opt unit Data ..........................................2-9 (E)
2-5-3. Acquisition of NVM Data..............................2-10 (E)
2-5-4. Writing of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/
Main/Opt unit Data ........................................ 2-11 (E)
2-5-5. Writing of NVM Data ....................................2-12 (E)
2-6. Adjustment Item Initialize Data ..............................2-13 (E)
3. Troubleshooting and Circuit Description
3-1. Troubleshooting.........................................................3-1 (E)
3-2. Circuit Description ....................................................3-5 (E)
3-2-1. C Board ............................................................3-5 (E)
3-2-2. Sensor Board ....................................................3-6 (E)
3-2-3. Power Unit .......................................................3-6 (E)
4. Spare Parts
4-1. Notes on Repair Parts ...................................................... 4-1
4-2. Exploded Views............................................................... 4-2
4-3. Packing Materials & Supplied Accessories..................... 4-8
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5. Diagrams

5-1. Block Diagrams ............................................................... 5-1

Overall ............................................................................. 5-1
5-2. Frame Wiring................................................................... 5-2
Frame Wiring................................................................... 5-2

2 (E) VPL-DX145
 Manual Structure

Purpose of this manual

This manual is the Service Manual of the Data Projector VPL-DX125/DX126/
DX127/DX145/DX146/DX147/DW125/DW126/DW127.
This manual contains the service overview, adjustments, troubleshooting, spare
parts, block diagrams, and frame wiring.

The service of this unit is basically performed by the replacement of board.

Therefore, the schematic diagram, board layout and electrical parts list are not
contained.

Related manuals
In addition to this Service Manual, the following manual is provided.

. 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.

Trademarks
Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this manual are as follows.

. Internet Explorer is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and Other countries.

Other system names, product names, and company names appearing in this manual
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

VPL-DX145 3 (E)
 Section 1
Service Overview

1-1. Appearance Figure/Board Location/Main Parts Location

Appearance figure

RM-PJ8

Board location

Power unit Lamp door switch board

(ballast)
C board

DC-DC board

Thermal sensor board

Power board (external)

EMI board

Thermal sensor board

IR sensor board (lamp)

VPL-DX145 1-1 (E)

Main parts location

DC fans (exhaust)

DC fan (lamp)

Speaker

DC fans (intake)

1-2. Tighten Torque

m
. There are two different tightening torque values for the screw (PSW3 x 10) of this unit. When attaching
the prism block assembly, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening torque.
. There are two different tightening torque values for the screw (KTP2 x 5) of this unit. When attaching
the focus lever, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening torque.
. When using the torque driver with the notation of cN.m, interpret it as follows.
Example: 0.8 N.m = 80 cN.m

. B2 x 5: 0.19 ?0.03 N.m (1.9 ?0.3 kgf.cm)

. BVTP3 x 8: 0.64 ?0.05 N.m (6.5 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. BWH3 x 6: 0.64 ?0.05 N.m (6.5 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. KTP2 x 5 (except for focus lever): 0.16 ?0.01 N.m (1.6 ?0.1 kgf.cm)
. KTP2 x 5 (focus lever): 0.22 ?0.01 N.m (2.0 ?0.1 kgf.cm)
. P3 x 6: 0.44 ?0.05 N.m (4.5 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. PSW3 x 10 (prism block assembly): 0.55 ?0.05 N.m (5.6 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. PSW3 x 10 (except for prism block assembly): 0.40 ?0.02 N.m (4.1 ?0.2 kgf.cm)
. PSW4 x 6: 0.59 ?0.05 N.m (6.0 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. PWH3 x 6: 0.59 ?0.05 N.m (6.0 ?0.5 kgf.cm)
. Hexagon bolt (for connector): 0.54 ?0.05 N.m (5.5 ?0.5 kgf.cm)

1-2 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3. Disassembly

m
. Remove the parts in the order of numbers shown in the figure, in this section.
. To assemble, reverse the removal procedure.

1-3-1. Front Case Assembly/DC-DC Board

Hook

4 Harness
6 Three screws
(BVTP3 x 8)
3 Three hooks

J7101

2 Three screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

7 DC-DC board

5 Front case assembly

1 Filter cover

VPL-DX145 1-3 (E)

1-3-2. Upper Case Assembly

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

1 Three screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

2 Two connector
screws
3 Screw
(P3 x 6)
Hook

7 Upper case assembly

6 Four hooks

4 Four hooks

Hook

Hook

5 Four hooks

1-4 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-3. Side Panel (L)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)

Remove the three hooks by

pushing these portions of the
side panel (L).

2 Side panel (L)

Hook

1 Three hooks

VPL-DX145 1-5 (E)

1-3-4. Side Panel (R)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)

Remove the three hooks

by pushing these portions
of the side panel (R).

2 Side panel (R) assembly

CN1501

3 Harness

Hook

1 Three hooks

1-6 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-5. C Board

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)

1 Ten harnesses, three flexible flat cable

CN1602 CN1501

CN1604 7 C board
CN109
CN106

CN1401 CN108
CN1601
CN1402 CN1600
CN1603
CN500 CN1400 CN104

8 Screw
(BVTP3 x 8)
9 Back shield
!- Rear shield

5 Two screws
6 Joy stick cover (P3 x 6)

0 Screw
(PSW4 x 8)

7 C board

2 Four screws
(PWH3 x 6)

3 Screw
(PWH3 x 6)

4 Side shield

VPL-DX145 1-7 (E)

1-3-6. Lamp Box Assembly

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)

2 Lamp door

1 Loosen the screw.

4 Lamp assembly

3 Loosen the two screws.

6 Screw
(PWH3 x 6)

7 Lamp connector
Bottom side assembly

8 Three screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

9 Boss cover

0 Lamp box
assembly

5 Fan cushion

1-8 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-7. Power Unit (Ballast)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp box assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)

8 Ballast cover

7 Power unit
(ballast)

1 Clamper
(three harnesses)

2 Two screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

6 Harness

4 Four screws
(BVTP3 x 8) 3 Ballast fixing plate

X3
X2

5 Two harnesses
X1

VPL-DX145 1-9 (E)

1-3-8. Power Board

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp box assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the power unit (ballast). (Refer to Section 1-3-7.)

1 Four harnesses

CN605
2 Two screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

CN601

3 Ground wire
4 Power board

CN702
CN701

1-10 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-9. Thermal Sensor Board (Lamp)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)

1 Screw (BVTP3 x 8)

2 Thermal sensor board

(lamp)

3 Harness
J1

Front side

VPL-DX145 1-11 (E)

1-3-10. Thermal Sensor Board (External)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)

3 Screw (BVTP3 x 8)

J1
5 Harness

4 Thermal sensor board (external)

1 Two screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

Front side

2 AC inlet

1-12 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-11. Lamp Door Switch Board

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)

1 Screw
(BVTP3 x 8)

2 Shield

3 Screw (BVTP3 x 8)

J1
5 Harness
4 Lamp door switch board

VPL-DX145 1-13 (E)

1-3-12. IR Sensor Board

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

2 Harness
J1

1 Hook

3 IR sensor board

1-3-13. Speaker

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)

Side panel (R) assembly

2 Speaker

1 Two screws
(BWH3 x 6)

1-14 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-14. DC Fan (Exhaust)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)

3 Two DC fans

2 Fan cushion

Label sides

1 Two harnesses

CN1604

CN1603 C board

VPL-DX145 1-15 (E)

1-3-15. DC Fan (Lamp)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp box assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-6.)

1 Screw (BVTP3 x 8)

2 Fan retainer

3 Cushion

4 DC fan

Label side

Front side

1-16 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-16. Optical Block Assembly

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)

1 Three screws (BVTP3 x 8)

2 Optical block
assembly

VPL-DX145 1-17 (E)

1-3-17. EMI Board

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)
. Remove the AC inlet. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-10.)
2 Three harnesses

CN603
1 Four screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

3 EMI board

CN602

CN601

Front side

1-18 (E) VPL-DX145

1-3-18. DC Fan (Intake)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the thermal sensor board (lamp). (Refer to Section 1-3-9.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)

Top view Three harnesses

6 Two screws 2 Six screws

(BVTP3 x 8) (BVTP3 x 8)

1 Remove the three harnesses from the

four hooks of the duct assembly.
Label side

3 Duct assembly
7 DC fan

5 DC fan

Label side

4 Two screws
(BVTP3 x 8)

VPL-DX145 1-19 (E)

1-3-19. Lens Assembly and Prism Block Assembly

VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127
m
. When replacing the prism block assembly, perform the adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-1-1.)
. Focus lever and zoom lever (steps 3 to 6) are not installed in reverse procedure. Refer to the install-
ing procedure in next page.
. When attaching the prism block assembly, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening
torque.
Tightening torque (PSW3 x 10): 0.55 ?0.05 N.m (5.6 ?0.3 kgf.cm)
. When attaching the focus lever, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque (KTP2 x 5): 0.22 ?0.01 N.m (2.2 ?0.1 kgf.cm)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)
1 Two screws
(PSW3 x 10)

2 Prism block assembly

8 Lens assembly

6 Zoom lever

4 Screw (KTP2 x 5)

7 Four screws
(PSW3 x 10)

5 Focus lever

3 Screw (KTP2 x 5)

1-20 (E) VPL-DX145

Installing the zoom lever and focus lever

Install with the screw of lens is in

the position as shown in the figure.

Lens assembly

Focus ring

Rotate the zoom ring to the

position as shown in the figure.

Zoom lens
Rotate the focus ring to the hole is in
the position as shown in the figure.

VPL-DX145 1-21 (E)

 Zoom lever

Insert the zoom lever in the direction

of the arrow until it is hooked by the Hook
three hooks.

Hooks

Fix the two levers using the two screws (KTP2 x 5).

1-22 (E) VPL-DX145

VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127/DX145/DX146/DX147
m
. When replacing the prism block assembly, perform the adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-1-1.)
. Focus lever and zoom lever (steps 3 to 9) are not installed in reverse procedure.
Refer to the installing procedure in next page.
. When attaching the prism block assembly, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening
torque.
Tightening torque (PSW3 x 10): 0.55 ?0.05 N.m (5.6 ?0.3 kgf.cm)
. When attaching the focus lever, be sure to tighten the screws using the specified tightening torque.
Tightening torque (KTP2 x 5): 0.22 ?0.01 N.m (2.2 ?0.1 kgf.cm)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)
1 Two screws
(PSW3 x 10)

2 Prism block assembly

!/ Lens assembly

7 Screw
(KTP2 x 5)

8 Zoom lever

6 Screw
(KTP2 x 5)
3 Screw
(KTP2 x 5)

9 Four screws
(PSW3 x 10)

5 Screw
(KTP2 x 5)
4 Focus lever

VPL-DX145 1-23 (E)

Installing the zoom lever and focus lever

Install with the white marking is in the

position as shown in the figure.

Lens

Focus ring

Zoom ring

Rotate the focus ring to the hole is in

the position as shown in the figure.

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 Zoom lever
Fix the zoom lever using the
three screws (KTP2 x 5).

Fix the focus lever using the

screw (KTP2 x 5).

Focus lever

VPL-DX145 1-25 (E)

1-3-20. In-Polarizer Assembly (R)/(G)/(B)

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)
3 Screw
5 Screw (B2 x 5)
(B2 x 5)
4 In-polarizer assembly (G)

1 Screw
6 In-polarizer assembly (B)
(B2 x 5)

2 In-polarizer assembly (R)

Front side

VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127 VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127/DX145/DX146/DX147
Arrow A view Arrow A view
6 In-polarizer assembly (B) 2 In-polarizer assembly (R) 6 In-polarizer assembly (B) In-polarizer assembly (R)

Front side Front side

Blue Blue

Red Red

Green 4 In-polarizer assembly (G) Green 4 In-polarizer assembly (G)

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1-3-21. Out-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B) Assembly and Out-pre-polarizer (R)/(G)/(B)
Assembly

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The out-polarizer (R) assembly cannot be replaced because it is attached to the prism.

. Remove the front case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-1.)

. Remove the upper case assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-2.)
. Remove the side panel (R) assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
. Remove the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
. Remove the lamp assembly. (Refer to steps 1 to 4 in Section 1-3-6.)
. Remove the shield. (Refer to steps 1 and 2 in Section 1-3-11.)
. Remove the optical block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-16.)
. Remove the lens assembly and prism block assembly. (Refer to Section 1-3-19.)

Prism block assembly

Front side

3 Out-polarizer (G) assembly

5 Out-polarizer (B) assembly

1 Out-pre-polarizer (R) assembly

4 Out-pre-polarizer (B) assembly

2 Out-pre-polarizer (G) assembly

VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127 VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127/DX145/DX146/DX147
Arrow A view Arrow A view
5 Out-polarizer (B) assembly 1 Out-pre-polarizer (R) 5 Out-polarizer (B) assembly 1 Out-pre-polarizer (R)
4 Out-pre-polarizer (B) assembly 4 Out-pre-polarizer (B) assembly
assembly assembly
Front side Front side

Red
Blue Red
Blue

Blue Blue

Green Green

Green Green

3 Out-polarizer (G) 3 Out-polarizer (G)

2 Out-pre-polarizer (G) assembly assembly 2 Out-pre-polarizer (G) assembly assembly

VPL-DX145 1-27 (E)

1-4. Optional Fixtures

1-4-1. Extension Boards and Extension Cables

Polarizer Adjustment Kit (A-1893-442-A)

X board

A HM connector assembly 3P x 5 C HR connector assembly 5P x 2

B HR connector assembly 4P x 2 D Connector assembly 11P x 1

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1-4-2. Connection

C board A HM connector assembly 3P x 5

A
A B
B C
C
A D
HR connector assembly 4P x 2
HR connector assembly 5P x 2
Connector assembly 11P x 1

C
A
B

X board
Paper

C board (side B) X board (side B)

CN001
CN1501
CN1602 CN013
CN002
CN1604 CN014
CN109 CN021 CN022
CN106 CN023 CN024 CN029 CN030

CN108 CN027 CN028

CN003
CN1603 CN016
CN032
CN018 CN005 CN031
CN104 CN025 CN004 CN020
CN500 CN1601
CN1600

VPL-DX145 1-29 (E)

1-5. Indicator Display

In this unit, the error status is indicated by the blinking of the indicator. There are ON/STANDBY indica-
tor and LAMP/COVER indicator on the front panel. The error differs depending on which indicator
blinks.
For details of the blinking state of indicator and the error, refer to the list below.

ON/STANDBY indicator (Blinks in red)

Error Number of Details of the error status Remedy

blinking
Temperature error ON 2 The temperature inside of the unit exceeds Page 3-2
OFF
the tolerable range.
Fan error ON 4 Any of fan does not operate normally. Page 3-2
OFF

Power error ON 6 The power is not output normally. Page 3-2

OFF

System error-1 ON 10 The data cannot be normally acquired from _

OFF
the storage device (EEPROM) when the
power of sub-CPU is turned on.
System error-2 ON 11 The data cannot be normally acquired from _
OFF
the storage device (EEPROM) when the
power of main-CPU is turned on.
System error-3 ON 12 The main-CPU does not operate normally. _
OFF

System error-4 ON 13 The main-CPU does not operate normally. _

OFF

Assembly error ON 14 The connector of temperature sensor is Page 3-2

OFF
disconnected.

LAMP/COVER indicator (Blinks in red)

Error Number of Details of the error status Remedy

blinking
Cover error ON 2 The lamp cover is removed. Page 3-2
OFF

Lamp error ON 3 The lamp does not light normally. Page 3-2
OFF

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1-6. Lead-free Solder

Boards requiring use of lead-free solder are printed with a lead free mark (LF) indicating the solder
contains no lead.
(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular
size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

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. Be sure to use the lead-free solder for the printed circuit board printed with the lead free mark.
. The lead-free solder melts at a temperature about 40 dC higher than the ordinary solder, therefore, it is
recommended to use the soldering iron having a temperature regulator.
. The ordinary soldering iron can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly
longer time. The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so
be careful.

VPL-DX145 1-31 (E)

 Section 2
Adjustments

2-1. Notes on Servicing

2-1-1. When the Prism Block Assembly is Replaced

1. Perform the V COM adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-3-3.)

2. Write the “Opt unit” data in CD-ROM supplied with the prism block assembly.
(Refer to Section 2-5-4.)
3. Check the white balance, then perform the white balance adjustment as needed.
(Refer to Section 2-3-5.)

2-1-2. When the In-polarizer Assembly (G) is Removed

Perform the polarizer adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-2-1.)

2-1-3. When Replacing the Main Board

1. Save the “Main” and “NVM” data before replacement. (Refer to Sections 2-5-2 and 2-5-3.)
2. Replace the C board. (Refer to Section 1-3-4.)
3. Write the “Main” and “NVM” data saved in step 1 to replaced C board.
(Refer to Sections 2-5-4 and 2-5-5.)
4. Perform the V COM adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-3-3.)
5. Check the white balance, then perform the white balance adjustment as needed.
(Refer to Section 2-3-5.)
6. Perform the angle detect sensor adjustment. (Refer to Section 2-3-4.)

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If any board other than the C board is replaced, there is not adjustment item.

VPL-DX145 2-1 (E)

2-2. Mechanical Adjustment

2-2-1. Polarizer Adjustment

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. Perform this adjustment in a dark place.
. Be sure to adjust the in-polarizer assembly in the order of (G), (R) and (B).
. Perform this adjustment when removing any one of the in-polarizer assembly (R)/(G)/(B).

1. Remove the following parts in the following order.

Front panel assembly (Refer to Section 1-3-1.) → Upper case assembly (Refer to Section 1-3-2.) →
Side panel (R) assembly (Refer to Section 1-3-4.) → Main board (Refer to Section 1-3-5.)
2. Connect the extension board and extension cables as shown in the figure.
3. Connect the power cord.
4. Turn on the power and project the image on the screen.
n Perform this without the input signal.
5. Set the status to “OFF” and the background to “Black” in the menu.
6. Loosen the screw of the in-polarizer assembly (G).
7. Move the polarization panel holder from side to side, and then tighten the screw at the position where
the image on the screen becomes the darkest.

Screw (B2 x 5)
Screw (B2 x 5)
In-polarizer
In-polarizer assembly (G)
assembly (B) In-polarizer
assembly (R)
Screw (B2 x 5)

8. Loosen the screw of the in-polarizer assembly (R), then perform step 7.
9. Loosen the screw of the in-polarizer assembly (B), then perform step 7.
10. Set the status to “ON” and the background to “Blue” in the menu.
11. Turn off the power.
12. Assemble the unit in the reverse order of steps 1 to 2.
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2-3. Electrical Adjustment

2-3-1. Required Equipment

. NTSC, PAL, SECAM component signal generator:

Tektronix TG2000 + AVG1 (option module) + AWVG1 (option module) or equivalent
. VG (programmable video signal generator):
ASTRODESIGN VG-828 or equivalent
. Chroma meter:
KONICA MINOLTA CL-200 or equivalent

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Allow the warm-up time of five minutes after the power is turned on before starting the adjustment.

2-3-2. How to Enter the Service Mode

1. Press the [MENU] key.

The menu appears.
2. Set the Status to “On” in the Operation menu.
3. Press the [MENU] key to close the MENU.
4. Press the keys in the following order:
[ENTER] → [ENTER] → [&] → [ENTER]
The message “Do you want to enter the Service Mode? [Yes] [No]” appears.
Select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.

How to exit the service mode

Perform the key operations in accordance with step 4.
The message “Do you want to return to the User Mode? [Yes] [No]” appears.
Select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.

2-3-3. V COM Adjustment

1. Enter the service mode. (Refer to Section 2-3-2.)

2. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Other → 07 Other/Pattern Enb. Then, set the value
to “1”.
3. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Panel Driver → 04 P.Drv/V Common R, and
adjust the value so that the flicker is the minimum.
4. In the same way of step 2, adjust the value for minimal flicker on the menu 05 P.Drv/V Common G
and 06 P.Drv/V Common B.
5. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Save To Memory. Select [Yes], and press the
[ENTER] key.
6. Select the menus in the following order: Installation → Image Flip and set it to either “V”, “H” or
VHLR.
7. Perform the steps 3 to 5.
8. Select the menus in the following order: Installation → Image Flip and set back to “Off”.

VPL-DX145 2-3 (E)

2-3-4. Angle Detect Sensor Adjustment

1. Enter the service mode. (Refer to Section 2-3-2.)

2. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Other → 20 Other/X Tilt.
3. Place the unit on the table parallel to the top side of the unit.
4. Save the memory this value of the X TILT in 22 Other/X Tilt C0.
5. Tilt the unit to a 90-degree upward direction.
6. Save the memory this value of the X TILT in 23 Other/X Tilt C1.
7. Tilt the unit to a 90-degree downward direction.
8. Save the memory this value of the X TILT in 24 Other/X Tilt C2.
9. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Save To Memory. Select [Yes], and press the
[ENTER] key.

2-3-5. White Balance Adjustment

Preparation before adjustment

1. Input the XGA 60 Hz 100% flat field signal to the INPUT A connector and allow the warm-up of ten
minutes aging at a minimum.
2. Enter the Service Mode. (Refer to Section 2-3-2.)
3. Enter the menu: Function → Lamp Mode and set it to High.
4. Input the 10step computer signal to the INPUT A, then perform the visual check the chromaticity of
each step.
5. Input the 10step video signal to the VIDEO IN, then perform the visual check the chromaticity of
each step.
6. When the chromaticity varies widely, perform the adjustment below.
7. Enter the menu: Function → Lamp Mode and set it to Standard.
8. Perform the steps 4 and 5 to check visually the chromaticity of each step.
9. When the chromaticity varies widely, perform the adjustment below.

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Perform the white balance adjustment in sequence.

INPUT A color temperature: high

1. Enter the service mode. (Refer to Section 2-3-2.)

2. Select the menus: Device → W/B → High.
3. Input the 80% flat field computer signal to the INPUT A.
4. Adjust the GAIN R and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.284, 0.298
5. Change the input signal to the 20% flat field computer signal.
6. Adjust the BIAS R and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.284, 0.298
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
8. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
9. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 3 to 8 and adjust.

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INPUT A color temperature: middle

1. Select the menus in service mode: Device → W/B → Middle.

2. Input the 80% flat field computer signal to the INPUT A.
3. Adjust the GAIN R and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.294, 0.310
4. Change the input signal to the 20% flat field computer signal.
5. Adjust the BIAS R and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.294, 0.310
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
7. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
8. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 2 to 7 and adjust.

INPUT A color temperature: low

1. Select the menus in service mode: Device → W/B → Low.

2. Input the 80% flat field computer signal to the INPUT A.
3. Adjust the GAIN B and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.313, 0.329
4. Change the input signal to the 20% flat field computer signal.
5. Adjust the BIAS B and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.313, 0.329
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
7. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
8. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 2 to 7 and adjust.

VIDEO IN color temperature: high

1. Change the input channel to VIDEO, then input video signal to VIDEO IN.
2. Select the menus in service mode: Device → W/B → High.
3. Copy the adjusted values of GAIN R/B/G and BIAS R/B/G in “INPUT A color temperature: high” to
each item.
4. Input the 10step video signal to the VIDEO IN, then perform the visual check the chromaticity of
each step.
5. When the chromaticity varies widely, perform the adjustment below. If not, proceed to next section.
6. Change the input signal to the 80% flat field video signal.
7. Adjust the GAIN R and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.284, 0.298
8. Change the input signal to the20% flat field video signal.
9. Adjust the BIAS R and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.284, 0.298
10. Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
11. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
12. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 6 to 11 and adjust.

VPL-DX145 2-5 (E)

VIDEO IN color temperature: middle

1. Select the menus in service mode: Device → W/B → Middle.

2. Copy the adjusted values of GAIN R/B/G and BIAS R/B/G in “INPUT A color temperature: middle”
to each item.
3. Input the 10step video signal to the VIDEO IN, then perform the visual check the chromaticity of
each step.
4. When the chromaticity varies widely, perform the adjustment below. If not, proceed to next section.
5. Change the input signal to the 80% flat field video signal.
6. Adjust the GAIN R and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.294, 0.310
7. Change the input signal to the 20% flat field video signal.
8. Adjust the BIAS R and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.294, 0.310
9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
10. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
11. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 5 to 10 and adjust.

VIDEO IN color temperature: low

1. Select the menus in service mode: Device → W/B → Low.

2. Copy the adjusted values of GAIN R/B/G and BIAS R/B/G in “INPUT A color temperature: low” to
each item.
3. Input the 10step video signal to the VIDEO IN, then perform the visual check the chromaticity of
each step.
4. When the chromaticity varies widely, perform the adjustment below. If not, finish the adjustment.
5. Change the input signal to the 80% flat field video signal.
6. Adjust the GAIN B and GAIN G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.313, 0.329
7. Change the input signal to the 20% flat field video signal.
8. Adjust the BIAS B and BIAS G until the target chromaticity.
Target chromaticity (x, y): 0.313, 0.329
9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 until the chromaticity (x ?0.002, y ?0.002) with reference to the target chromaticity (x, y).
10. Select the menus: Device → Save To Memory, then select [Yes] and press the [ENTER] key.
11. For each lamp mode “High”, “Middle”, “Low”, repeat the steps 5 to 10 and adjust.

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2-4. Software Update

2-4-1. Preparation

Required equipment/Tools

. Personal computer (PC)

. RS-232C cross cable
. Sub Flash upgrader for Sony Projector: Updater for Sub
. USB memory: USB2.0 supported, Free space more than 64 MB, FAT format-
ted (expect for exFAT)
. Quick access assembly (A-1897-670-A)

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For obtaining the each application and version upgrade file, contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service
Center.

Connection

UART connector

PC

CN21 4P
CN31 4P

RS-232C cross ccable

X2 board
Quick access assembly SH connector assembly

Preparation

1. Set the Standby Mode to “Standard” in the Connection/Power menu.

(Refer to Operating Instructions.)
2. Enter the service mode. (Refer to Section 2-3-2.)
3. Select the menus in the following order: Device → Other → 232C (38.4 k = 0/19.2 k = 1/9.6 k = 2).
Then set the value to “0”.
4. Install each application to PC.
5. Disconnect the power cord of this unit.
6. Connect this unit with PC referring to the connection figure.

VPL-DX145 2-7 (E)

2-4-2. Main (Scan Converter)

1. Copy the files to be written into the root folder of the USB memory.
The example for VPL-DX*** V1.00 → 1.01
ex*av1001a.bin, ex*av1001a.bin.sum,
ex*bv1001a.bin, ex*bv1001a.bin.sum,
ex*dv1001a.bin, ex*dv1001a.bin.sum,
ex*kv1001a.bin, ex*kv1001a.bin.sum,
update.inf
The example for VPL-DX*** V1.01 → V1.02
ex*av1002a.bin, ex*av1002a.bin.sum,
update.inf
2. Connect the power cord to this unit and make it standby state, then wait about thirty seconds.
3. Connect the USB memory to the USB A connector on the rear side of this unit while holding down
the [INPUT] key.
4. After five seconds, the ON/STANDBY indicator blinks rapidly in green, then remove the finger from
the [INPUT] key.
The writing is executed. After completed, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.
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When the ON/STANDBY indicator blinks twenty times in red, the writing is failed. Repeat from step 3.
5. Disconnect the power cord.

2-4-3. Sub

1. Copy the three files ru2vXXXXX.dli, 5212.inf, and ru2vXXXXX.mot into the same folder of applica-
tion file Flash.exe.
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XXXXX means version number.
2. Double-click Flash.exe to start the application.
Application name: Sub Flash Upgrader for Sony Projector
File name: Flash.exe
3. Check ru2vXXXXX.dli, 5212.inf, ru2vXXXXX.mot are selected in download information file, MCU
Type setting, and ROM File Name respectively.
4. Click the [Setting] button of Com.
The window for operation frequency and bit rate is displayed.
5. Set the following items.
Bit rate: 38,400 bit/s
Serial port: Serial port number/USB port number used for connecting PC
Time out: Arbitrary (Communication retrial time. default: 5 sec.)
6. Select “UserProgram Mode”.
7. Click the [Start] button.
The start window is displayed.
8. Click the [OK] button.
The “Please AC Plug In” window is displayed.
9. Connect the power cord.
10. Click the [OK] button.
The writing starts, and the write window is displayed.
11. The End window is displayed. (Upgrade completed)

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2-5. Quick Access

2-5-1. Preparation

Required equipment/Tools

. Quick access assembly (A-1897-670-A)

. Personal computer (PC): RS-232C interface equipped
. RS-232C cross cable
. QuickAccess2: Executable: QuickAccess2.exe
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For obtaining QuickAccess2, please contact your local Sony Sales Office/Service Center.

Preparation

1. Install the QuickAccess2 in PC.

2. Connect this unit with PC. (Refer to Section 2-4-1.)

2-5-2. Acquisition of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/Main/Opt unit Data

1. Connect the power cord and set this unit to standby state.
2. Press the I/O button on this unit.
The lamp lights and the image is displayed.
3. Double-click QuickAccess2.exe to start the application.
4. Select a target model on the Model pull-down menu.
5. Select Save on the Load/Save pull-down menu.
6 Select the data type (3Dgamma/LookUpTable/Main/Opt unit) on the Data Type pull-down menu.
7. Click the [Next] button.
8 Click the [Browse...] button.
The file selection window is displayed.
9. Select the destination file for the obtained data.
10. Click the [Next] button.
11. Select the serial port used for connecting PC on the Serial Port pull-down menu.
Upper line: Serial port number used for connecting PC
Lower line: 38400
12. Click the [Next] button.
The window displaying the model name of this unit, serial number, and the file path of the destination
of the obtained data to save is displayed.
13. Click the [OK] button.
The saving starts. Completed is displayed after completed.
14. Press the I/O button and set this unit to standby state.
15. Disconnect the power cord.
16. Click the [Complete] button.

VPL-DX145 2-9 (E)

2-5-3. Acquisition of NVM Data

1. Connect the power cord and set this unit to standby state.
2. Double-click QuickAccess2.exe to start the application.
3. Select a target model on the Model pull-down menu.
4. Select Save on the Load/Save pull-down menu.
5. Select NVM on the Data Type pull-down menu.
6. Click the [Next] button.
7. Select the serial port used for connecting PC on the Serial Port pull-down menu.
Upper line: Serial port number used for connecting PC
Lower line: 38400
8. Click the [Next] button.
9. Select “SAVE_ALL” on the Save field.
10. Check the Verify check box.
11 Click the [Browse...] button.
The file selection window is displayed.
12. Set the destination file for the obtained data.
13. Click the [Next] button.
The acquisition starts.
After completed, The massage “Verify Success! Reading Model Name, Serial Number, NVM Map
Version and NVM Data Version is successful.” is displayed.
14. Click the [OK] button.
Completed is displayed.
15. Disconnect the power cord.
16. Click the [Complete] button.

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2-5-4. Writing of 3Dgamma/LookUpTable/Main/Opt unit Data

1. Connect the power cord and set this unit to standby state.
2. Press the I/O button on this unit.
The lamp lights and the image is displayed.
3. Double-click QuickAccess2.exe to start the application.
4. Select a target model on the Model pull-down menu.
5. Select Load on the Load/Save pull-down menu.
6 Select the data type (3Dgamma/LookUpTable/Main/Opt unit) on the Data Type pull-down menu.
7. Click the [Next] button.
8. Click the [Browse...] button.
The file selection window is displayed.
9. Select the file to be written.
10. Click the [Next] button.
11. Select the serial port used for connecting PC on the Serial Port pull-down menu.
Upper line: Serial port number used for connecting PC
Lower line: 38400
12. Click the [Next] button.
The window displaying the file path, model name written in file, unit serial, serial number model
name of this unit, and serial number is displayed.
13. Click the [OK] button.
The writing starts. Completed is displayed after completed.
14. Press the I/O button and set this unit to standby state.
15. Disconnect the power cord.
16. Click the [Complete] button.

VPL-DX145 2-11 (E)

2-5-5. Writing of NVM Data

1. Connect the power cord and set this unit to standby state.
2. Double-click QuickAccess2.exe to start the application.
3. Select a target model on the Model pull-down menu.
4. Select Load on the Load/Save pull-down menu.
5 Select NVM on the Data Type pull-down menu.
6. Click the [Next] button.
7. Select the serial port used for connecting PC on the Serial Port pull-down menu.
Upper line: Serial port number used for connecting PC
Lower line: 38400
8. Click the [Next] button.
9. Select “ALL” on the Load field.
10. Check the Verify check box.
11 Click the [Browse...] button.
The file selection window is displayed.
12. Set the destination file for the writing data.
13. Click the [Next] button.
The writing starts.
After completed, The massage “Turn Off and On the AC, and then Power On to enable the new
settings.” is displayed.
14. Click the [OK] button.
Completed is displayed.
15. Disconnect the power cord.
16. Click the [Complete] button.

2-12 (E) VPL-DX145

2-6. Adjustment Item Initialize Data

Initialize data 1
Menu Title Item Name Memory Name
Set Sub Micro No Memory Status Eco Picture Memory
Memory Memory Memory Memory
All Channels
Black-
Dynamic Standard Presen Game Cinema
board
Picture Picture Mode *1
Reset
Contrast 90 80 90*2 90 80 70
Brightness 50 50 50 50 70 50
Color 60 50 50 50 50 50
Hue 50 50 50 50 50 50
PRESENTA- PRESENTA-
Color Temp. LOW LOW MIDDLE LOW
TION TION

Custom1
Gain R 0
G 0
B 0
Bias R 0
G 0
B 0
Custom2
Gain R 0
G 0
B 0
Bias R 0
G 0
B 0
Custom3
Gain R 0
G 0
B 0
Bias R 0
G 0
B 0
Sharpness 7 5 5 7 5 4
GRAPH- GRAPH- GRAPH- GRAPH- GRAPH-
Gamma Mode BLACK_BOARD
ICS1 ICS2 ICS1 ICS2 ICS2

Screen Wide Mode(SD) 4_3

Wide Mode(HD) 16_9
Wide Mode(PC) FULL_1
Adjust Signal
APA
Dot Phase *1
Pitch *1
Shift *1
Function Volume 30
SmartAPA AUTO
CC Display OFF
Lamp timer setting
Operation Lauguage ENGLISH
Status ON
Security Lock OFF
Control Key Lock OFF

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VPL-DX145 2-13 (E)

 Menu Title Item Name Memory Name
Set Sub Micro No Memory Status Eco Picture Memory
Memory Memory Memory Memory
All Channels
Black-
Dynamic Standard Presen Game Cinema
board
Connection Power LAN Setting
IP Address Setup AUTO(DHCP)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Apply
MAC Address
WLAN Setting ON
Access Point Setup*3 AUTO
WLAN
SSID
IP Address
Security method
Input-A Signal Sel. AUTO
ECO
Lamp Mode STANDARD
Auto Power Saving
With No Input STANDBY
With Static Signal LAMP_DIMMING

Lamp Dimming 10_MIN

Standby Mode LOW
Direct Power On OFF
Installation Image Flip OFF
Link to
Installtion Attitude
Image Flip
High Altitude OFF
V Keystone AUTO
Information Model Name Display only
Serial Number Display only
fH Display only
fV Display only
Main ROM Version Display only
NVM Version Display only
Sub ROM Version Display only
Lamp Timer Display only
Operation Timer Display only

Prev. Lamp Timer Display only

*1: “Dot Phase, Pitch, Shift” in the “Adjust Signal” menu have the initial value respectively in accordance with the input signal (PRESET MEMORY No.).
*2: For CN model, this parameter is “50”.
*3: Correspondence with VPL-DX126/DX127/DX146/DX147/DW126/DW127.

n
There are nonadjustable items in accordance with the input signal.

2-14 (E) VPL-DX145

Initialize data 2
Device Name Item Name Memory Name
Set Sub Status Channel Memory No
Memory Micro Memory Memory
Memory Video Input-A Input-B

A/D Converter ADC/ R Gain (Other) 270 391 277

R Gain (VideoGBR) 390
R Gain (Component 15k) 306
R Gain (Component 30k) 305
R Gain (Component HD) 303
G Gain (Other) 32 388 277
G Gain (VideoGBR) 385
G Gain (Component 15k) 283
G Gain (Component 30k) 283
G Gain (Component HD) 284
B Gain (Other) 275 388 277
B Gain (VideoGBR) 391
B Gain (Component 15k) 301
B Gain (Component 30k) 301
B Gain (Component HD) 302
Calibration 0
Panel Driver P.Drv V Common R 197
V Common G 188
V Common B 185
Gain 215
Display Engine DE/ LUT Enb 0
UF Enb 1
R SHP 35*1
G SHP 35*1
B SHP 35*1
DE/R REG H 0
DE/B REG H 0
DE/G PANEL LR 0
Other Other/ Pattern Enb 1
Pattern Type 0
Pattern R 1
Pattern G 1
Pattern B 1
X Tilt
X Tilt C0 0
X Tilt C1 4096
X Tilt C2 _4096
All Black Input Mode 0
DDC Wrte En 0
Dimming Thresh 3
RS232C bps 0
HDMI Range 0
Lamp Gain

*1: VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127: 37

n
There are nonadjustable items in accordance with the input signal.

VPL-DX145 2-15 (E)

 Section 3
Troubleshooting and Circuit Description

3-1. Troubleshooting

Connect the power cord to the unit.

Is the
ON/STANDBY No Power board is No Connect the
indicator blinking connected to CN500
harness securely.
in red ? on the C board?

Yes Yes

Turn on the power.

Yes Replace the

Is the harness broken?
harness.
Is the
Replace the No ON/STANDBY
C board. indicator blinking No
in green ?

Replace the power board.

Yes

No Does the projector

1 lamp illuminated ?

Yes

Is any image No Yes

projected ?
All black screen ? 4

Yes No

Replace the C board.

Yes Is the color

4 abnormal or all white
(all black)?

Yes
No Does the unit recover? End

3
No

Replace the prism block

assembly.

VPL-DX145 3-1 (E)

 1

Does the
LAMP/COVER Yes
Check the lamp cover.
indicator blink
2 times ?

No

Does the
LAMP/COVER Yes
indicator blink 2
3 times ?

No

Does the
ON/STANDBY Yes 1. Check the fan rotation.
red indicator blink 2. Clean the filter.
2 times ?

No

Does the
ON/STANDBY Yes 1. Check the fan rotation.
red indicator blink 2. Check the fan connector.
4 times ?

No

Does the
ON/STANDBY Yes
Replace the power board.
red indicator blink
6 times ?

No

Does the projector Yes

End
Does the Check the connectors on illuminate ?
ON/STANDBY Yes
the thermal sensor board
red indicator blink (lamp) or thermal sensor
14 times ? board (external). No

No
Replace the C board.

Replace the C board.

3-2 (E) VPL-DX145

 2

Is the
power unit
(ballast) connected to No
CN106 on the C board Connect the harness securely.
with the harness
normally ?

Yes

Is the
harness between No
the lamp and power Connect the harness securely.
unit (ballast) is
normal ?

Yes

Yes
Is the lamp broken ? Replace the lamp.

No

Does the
unit recover after Yes
the power unit End
(ballast)
replacement?

No

Replace the C board.

VPL-DX145 3-3 (E)

 3

Yes
Is screen dark ? Replace the lamp.

No

Is screen Yes
bright normal ? End

Replace the prism Yes

Is the color abnormal?
assembly.
No

No Clean the lens and

the panel to remove dust.
Yes
Does the unit recover? End
Yes Perform the V COM
Does screen flicker ?
adjustment.
No

No
Replace the C board.

Is there any trouble Yes Check the IR sensor board

in IR remote control? and harness.

No

No problem. The set is normal.

Check another device and cable.

Check the LCD

connectors.

Does the
No Connect the flexible flat
flexible flat cable
connect securely? cable securely?

Yes

Replace the C board or No Yes

Does the unit recover? End
optical block assembly.

3-4 (E) VPL-DX145

3-2. Circuit Description

3-2-1. C Board

Video input block

Composite video signal is input from VIDEO IN connector. The input signal is directly input to a main
CPU and converted into digital data using the internal AD converter of the main CPU.

PC input block
The input signal from RGB of channel INPUT A and digital signal from HDMI of one channel INPUT B
are input to a main CPU. An analog RGB signal is converted into digital data using the internal AD
converter of the main CPU.
A component signal and video GBR signal as well as a PC signal can be also input to the RGB/YPBPR
connector of INPUT A.

AUDIO input block

The audio signals are input from the AUDIO stereo mini jack of VIDEO IN and INPUT A and HDMI of
INPUT B. The signal selected using an audio codec is output to a speaker.

Main CPU & sub CUP

PW-C868 made by Plxelworks is installed in main CPU, and an R5P series made by Renesas is installed
in sub-CPU. Input signal’s pixel count conversion, aspect conversion, and OSD addition are performed
using these ICs. These ICs also enable brightness, sharpness, chroma, hue, USB, network, and system
controls.
Control target: Control panel, OSD display, USB, network lamp cover switch, LED, and serial control

LCD timing generator block

Using a Sony LCD panel IC, the LCD timing generator block generates a timing pulse that drives an LCD
panel. This block also uses a system in which the driving direction is reversed for each frame. White
balance adjustment, gamma adjustment, and color smudge adjustment as well as timing pulse generation
are performed in this IC.

LCD driver block

The LCD driver block uses a Sony LCD panel drive IC. The LCD panel is 12-phase- driven using the tim-
ing pulse generated using a timing generator. This block mounts GBR and a three-channel circuit.

Fan control and temperature detection block

This block uses an IC into which fan control and temperature detection functions were incorporated.
. Fan control
Detects FG of a fan to control the number of rotations. Sets the number of rotations according to the
internal temperature of this unit.
. Temperature detection
Temperature sensors are arranged at three points to measure the internal temperature of this unit.

Ballast drive block

This block drives power unit (ballast) in synchronization with an input signal. A synchronization circuit is
constituted by sub-CPU.

VPL-DX145 3-5 (E)

3-2-2. Sensor Board

The thermal sensor board (lamp) of a lamp temperature sensor, the lamp door switch board of a lamp
cover switch, and the thermal sensor board (external) board of an external air temperature sensor, and the
IR sensor board are available as a sensor board.

3-2-3. Power Unit

This board supplies lamp power and system power. The system power outputs +16.7 V and +6.2 V and
generates the power for a circuit on a C board.

3-6 (E) VPL-DX145

 Section 4
Spare Parts

4-1. Notes on Repair Parts 4-1. 補修部品注意事項

1. Safety Related Components Warning 1. 安全重要部品

w ! 警告
Components marked ! are critical to safe operation. ! 印のついた部品は安全性を維持するために重要
Therefore, specified parts should be used in the case of な部品です。したがって，交換する時は必ず指定
replacement. の部品を使ってください。

2. Standardization of Parts 2. 部品の共通化

Some repair parts supplied by Sony differ from those ソニーから供給する補修用部品は，セットに使われて
used for the unit. These are because of parts common- いるものと異なることがあります。
ality and improvement. これは部品の共通化，改良等によるものです。

3. Stock of Parts 3. 部品の在庫

Parts marked with “o” at SP (Supply Code) column of 部品表の SP（Supply code）欄に o で示される部品は
the spare parts list may not be stocked. Therefore, the 在庫していないことがあり，納期が長くなることがあ
delivery date will be delayed. ります。

4. Harness 4. ハーネス
Harnesses with no part number are not registered as 部品番号の記載されていないハーネスは，サービス部
spare parts. 品として登録されていません。

The components identified by mark contain confidential 印の部分には，秘密情報が含まれています。

information. 修理の際は，指示に従った対応を行ってください。
Strictly follow the instructions whenever the components
are repaired and/or replaced.

VPL-DX145 4-1
Cover Block

4-2. Exploded Views PWH

To DC fan (FAN 1) PWH3 x 6 3x6
E
16
To Switch board/
13 Thermal sensor board
H G
To Power unit
D

9 2

To Power unit H

P3 x 6 To DC fan
(FAN 4)
To DC fan BVTP
(FAN 5) F 3x8
A C

B PWH3 x 6 To Thermal
To Power unit sensor board
BVTP
3x8
8

P3 x 6

B
G PSW4 x 6
12 BVTP
3x8

15

D
3

C
7
17
BWH 5
3x6
BVTP3 x 8
F
BVTP
BVTP 3 x 8 6
3x8 11

14

20 10
19 18

4-2 VPL-DX145
 Cover Block

No. Part No. SP Description

1 A-1880-724-A s OPTICS UNIT ASSY-B, S
(For VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127)
A-1880-725-A s OPTICS UNIT ASSY-C, S
(For VPL-DX145/DX146/DX147)
A-1880-726-A s OPTICS UNIT ASSY-W, S
(For VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127)
2 A-1912-768-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(B)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX125)
A-1912-767-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(C)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX145)
A-1912-769-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(W)(SVC)
(For VPL-DW125)
A-1954-712-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(C)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX146)
A-1954-713-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(B)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX126)
A-1954-714-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(W)(SVC)
(For VPL-DW126)
A-2057-573-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(C)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX147)
A-2057-574-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(B)(SVC)
(For VPL-DX127)
A-2057-575-A s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, C(W)(SVC)
(For VPL-DW127)
3 ! 1-855-288-11 s DC FAN
4 ------------
5 ! 1-858-824-11 s SPK 2W8OHM 55MM W4028CP-S75
6 1-895-299-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, IR
7 1-895-339-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, DC-DC
8 1-968-655-11 s WIRE 2/4P BALA/LAMP 3239 165MM
9 2-681-552-02 s SCREW, EK+HE 4#-40X4+6STLESS
10 4-437-397-01 s COVER, FILTER
11 4-437-398-01 s
FILTER
12 4-437-403-01 s
BOX ASSY, LAMP
13 4-448-109-01 s
UPPER CASE ASSY(H)
14 4-437-406-01 s
PANEL (R) ASSY, SIDE
(For SY)
4-448-110-01 s PANEL ASSY (CH), SIDE
(For CN)
15 4-437-407-01 s PANEL (L), SIDE
16 4-437-408-01 s COVER, JOY STICK
17 4-437-409-01 s CASE (3KB) ASSY, FRONT
(For VPL-DX145/DX146/DX147/DW125/DW126/DW127)
4-437-410-01 s CASE (25B) ASSY, FRONT
(For VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127)
18 4-437-412-01 s DOOR ASSY, LAMP
19 4-437-414-01 s CAP ASSY, LENS
20 4-444-219-01 s EMBLEM (DW125) (For VPL-DW125)
4-448-107-01 s LOGO (DX145) (For VPL-DX145)
4-448-108-01 s LOGO (DX125) (For VPL-DX125)
4-471-538-01 s EMBLEM (DX126) (For VPL-DX126)
4-471-539-01 s EMBLEM (DX146) (For VPL-DX146)
4-471-540-01 s EMBLEM (DW126) (For VPL-DW126)
4-541-501-01 s EMBLEM (DX127) (For VPL-DX127)
4-541-502-01 s EMBLEM (DX147) (For VPL-DX147)
4-541-503-01 s EMBLEM (DW127) (For VPL-DW127)

(4-886-821-11 s SCREW, M3 CASE[BWH 3X6])

(7-685-903-11 s TAPPING +PWH 3X6 TYPE2 N-S)
(7-685-646-19 s SCREW +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 N-S)
(7-682-960-01 s SCREW +PSW 4X6)
(7-685-145-14 s SCREW +P 3X6 TYPE2 NON-SLIT)

VPL-DX145 4-3
Lower Case Block

To C board
BVTP3 x 8
107

BVTP3 x 8
BVTP
To C board 3x8

BVTP
3x8
(FAN 4)
103
To C board

104

111

BVTP3 x 8
(FAN 5)
To Lamp

BVTP3 x 8
BVTP A
109
3x8 To C board
C C
BVTP BVTP
B 106
105 3 x 8 3x8

To C
board
A
F602 101 (FAN 1)
B
110
102 F601
BVTP
To C 3x8
To DC-DC board To C board
BVTP
board
3x8
To C
board

107
108

112

113

4-4 VPL-DX145
 Lower Case Block

No. Part No. SP Description

101 ! 1-474-253-22 s POWER UNIT
(For VPL-DX125/DX126/DX145/DX146/DW125/DW126)
! 1-492-630-21 s POWER UNIT
(For VPL-DX127/DX147/DW127)
102 ! 1-855-227-11 s DC FAN
103 ! 1-855-228-11 s DC FAN
104 ! 1-855-229-11 s DC FAN
105 1-895-298-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, SWITCH
106 1-895-305-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, EMI
107 1-895-337-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, THERMAL SENSOR
108 1-895-338-11 s MOUNTED CIRCUIT BOARD, POWER
109 1-968-656-11 s WWIRE 4P/THERMAL 100C 185MM
110 1-968-657-11 s WIRE 3P+AC/3P 60MM +CORE
111 4-437-399-01 s COVER, BALLAST
112 4-437-405-01 s CASE ASSY, LOWER
113 4-437-413-01 s FOOT ASSY, ADJUST
F601 ! 1-576-233-51 s FUSE (H.B.C) (250V/6.3A)
F602 ! 9-855-188-88 s FUSE 2A600V 20.3*4.6BEL/RJSD

(7-685-646-19 s SCREW +BVTP 3X8 TYPE2 N-S)

VPL-DX145 4-5
Optical Block (VPL-DX125/DX126/DX127)

211

208

210

209

213
A

205
212 B
202
204 203

211
KTP2 x 5

A B2 x 5 207
B2 x 5
201
B

KTP2 x 5
B2 x 5
206

No. Part No. SP Description

201 A-1797-895-A s IN-POLARIZER(G)ASSY-A,S
202 A-1797-898-A s OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(R)ASSY-A,
203 A-1797-900-A s OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(G)ASSY-A,
204 A-1797-903-A s OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(B)ASSY-B,
205 A-1797-906-A s OUT-POLARIZER (B) ASSY,S
206 A-1827-300-A s IN-POLARIZER-RED S-ER
207 A-1880-728-A s IN-POLARIZER(B)ASSY,S
208 A-1880-730-A s PRISM BLOCK ASSY-B,S
209 A-1880-733-A s OUT-POLARIZER (G) ASSY-B,S
210 A-1893-116-A s LENS, S
211 4-382-854-11 s SCREW (M3X10), P, SW (+)
212 4-427-108-02 s FOCUS LEVER (DX12)
213 4-427-109-01 s ZOOM LEVER (DX12)

7-621-771-06 s SCREW +B 2X5

7-685-203-29 s SCREW +KTP 2X5 TYPE2 SLIT

4-6 VPL-DX145
 Optical Block (VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127/DX145/DX146/DX147)

211
KTP2 x 5
213

KTP2 x 5

KTP2 x 5
212 207
KTP2 x 5

208

205

203
210 209
201

206
B2 x 5
211
B2 x 5 202

204
B2 x 5

No. Part No. SP Description

201 A-1797-891-A s
LENS ASSY-C
202 A-1797-895-A s
IN-POLARIZER(G)ASSY-A,S
203 A-1797-898-A s
OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(R)ASSY-A,
204 A-1827-300-A s
IN-POLARIZER-RED S-ER
(For VPL-DX145/DX146/DX147)
A-1797-893-A s IN-POLARIZER(R)ASSY-A,S
(For VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127)
205 A-1846-094-A s OUT-POLARIZER (B) ASSY,S
206 A-1880-728-A s IN-POLARIZER(B)ASSY,S
207 A-1880-731-A s PRISM BLOCK ASSY-C,S
(For VPL-DX145/DX146/DX147)
A-1880-732-A s PRISM BLOCK ASSY-W,S
(For VPL-DW125/DW126/DW127)
208 A-1880-734-A s OUT-POLARIZER (G) ASSY-C,S
209 A-1880-736-A s OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(G)ASSY-C,S
210 A-1880-737-A s OUT-PRE-POLARIZER(B)ASSY-C,S
211 4-382-854-11 s SCREW (M3X10), P, SW (+)
212 4-427-106-02 s FOCUS LEVER (DX13)
213 4-427-107-01 s ZOOM LEVER (DX13)

7-621-771-06 s SCREW +B 2X5

7-685-203-29 s SCREW +KTP 2X5 TYPE2 SLIT

VPL-DX145 4-7
4-3. Packing Materials & Supplied
Accessories
----------------------------------------
PACKING MATERIALS & SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
----------------------------------------
*1:[For SY]
*2:[For CN]
*3:[For VPL-DX125(SY)/DX145(SY)/DW125(SY)]
*4:[For VPL-DX125(CN)/DX145(CN)/DW125(CN)]
*5:[For VPL-DX126(SY)/DX146(SY)/DW126(SY)]
*6:[For VPL-DX126(CN)/DX146(CN)/DW126(CN)]
*7:[For VPL-DX127(SY)/DX147(SY)/DW127(SY)]
*8:[For VPL-DX127(CN)/DX147(CN)/DW127(CN)]
Ref. No.
or Q'ty Part No. SP Description
1pc 1-967-100-11 s CABLE, VGA
1pc ! 1-490-463-11 s REMOTE COMMANDER (RM-PJ8)
1pc *1 ! 1-839-054-12 s POWER-SUPPLY CORD SET 125V 10V (For J)
1pc *2 ! 1-833-570-11 s POWER SUPPLY CORD 250V 10V (For CN)
1pc *3 ! 4-444-751-02 s PACK, CD-ROM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH,
GERMAN, ITALIAN, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,
RUSSIAN)
1pc *4 4-444-813-02 s OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
!
(SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
1pc *3*4 4-449-974-02 s APPLICATION, CD-ROM
1pc 4-457-366-01 s BAG, CARRYING
1pc *5 ! 4-471-527-01 s PACK, CD-ROM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH,
GERMAN, ITALIAN, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,
RUSSIAN)
1pc
*5*6*7 4-471-529-01 s APPLICATION, CD-ROM
1pc *6 4-471-537-01 s OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
!
(SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)
1pc *7 ! 4-544-805-01 s PACK, CD-ROM
MANUAL, INSTRUCTIONS
(JAPANESE, ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH,
GERMAN, ITALIAN, SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,
RUSSIAN)
1pc *7*8 4-544-806-01 s APPLICATION, CD-ROM
1pc *8 ! 4-545-319-01 s OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
(SIMPLIFIED CHINESE)

4-8 VPL-DX145
 Overall Overall
Section 5
Diagrams

5-1. Block Diagrams

C
LVDS BUS
CVBS
VIDEO IN DISPLAY LVDS BUS LCD TG/ I2C BE PANEL 36 R_12Phase 12 PANEL R
PORT LU/WB/UF TG DRIVER

D-SUB1_R/G/B 3 ANALOG
INPUT A RGB/YPBPR D-SUB1_H/V 2 FRONT END
BUFF SPI_CLK, SW
SPI_TXD,

SPI_DE_CS
WP_DDC TG

DE_RESET
EEPROM

V_PANEL
SPI_RXD,
SPI_CS0/1 5
G_12Phase 12 PANEL G
SPI BUS

RGB_30bit, HS,
VS, CLK, DE
INPUT B HDMI HDMI SPI FLASH_WP
WP_DDC FLASH
EEPROM
B_12Phase 12 PANEL B

LAMP_CONTROL SUB
LAMP_UART POWER
SCI
SDATA, CPU
LAMP_CONT, LAMP_COVER 2
UNIT
SCLK,
(BALLAST)

UART
LRCK,
D-SUB_L/R 2 MCLK 4 MAIN CPU
VIDEO IN/NPUT A AUDIO
AUDIO BUFF SW SUB 3.3V LAMP
SP_MUTE
AUDIO CODEC
SPEAKER I2C BUS2 FAN
AMP
DRV
RESET, DC FAN
MAIN NVM_WP 2 (INTAKE)
FAN
NVM FAN_PROT, DRV
FAN_DET_CONT,
FAN_STOP_PW 3
SLOW FAN
FAN_CONT0/1/2/3/4 5
DAC BUFF DRV
CN112 UART DC FAN
(For Service) UART (EXHAUST)
SW
FAN
DRV

FAN DC FAN
USB DRV (LAMP)

ROBSTER GPIO

TOPAZ GPIO
KEY 0
LAN PHY RMII SLOW ADC
KEY 1
EXT_CHANGE_STATUS
CHANGE_STATUS,

SUB 3.3V PANEL

DETECTION
232C_NWUSB

SWITCH
DEVICE_SEL,

PROTECTOR TEMP
SP_MUTE

(LAMP COVER)
WP_DDC
PHY_INT

UART
G SENSOR

I2C BUS1

TOPAZ GPIO

ROBSTER GPIO

POWER_ON
ECO_ON
POWER TEMPERATURE
EMI
THERMAL BOARD SENSOR
SENSOR
IR SENSOR THERMAL SENSOR (LAMP) (EXTERNAL) AC IN
G3
Overall

VPL-DX145 5-1 5-1

 Frame Wiring Frame Wiring

5-2. Frame Wiring

J200 CN1501 !
VIDEO SPEAKER

CN1400

FLEXIBLE
J1500
VIDEO IN/INPUT A AUDIO PANEL R
CN200
CN1401
INPUT A RGB/YPBPR

FLEXIBLE
PANEL G
C
CN400
CN1402
INPUT B HDMI

FLEXIBLE
CN801
PANEL B
Note: The components identified
CN802 by mark contain confidential
information.
Strictly follow the instructions CN109 J1
CN803 whenever the components are THERMAL
LAN repaired and/or replaced. SENSOR (LAMP)

J1 DETECTION
SWITCH
(LAMP COVER)

CN108 J1 THERMAL
SENSOR
(EXTERNAL)

CN104 J1
IR
G3 SENSOR
J7101 CN500 CN106 CN1600 CN1601 CN1604 CN1603 CN1602
!
AC IN

CN702 CN701 X2
! !
TEMPERATURE
CN601 CN601
! CN605 X1
POWER UNIT
X3
! DC FAN DC FAN DC FAN DC FAN DC FAN
EMI BOARD POWER BOARD (INTAKE) (INTAKE) (EXHAUST) (EXHAUST) (LAMP)
SENSOR (BALLAST)
CN602 CN603 LAMP ! ! ! ! !

Frame Wiring

5-2 5-2 VPL-DX145

 SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem,

perform the following safety checks before
releasing the set to the customer :

Check the metal trim, “metallized” knobs,

screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC
leakage. Check leakage as described below.

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part

to earth ground and from all exposed metal
parts to any exposed metal part having a return
to chassis, must not exceed 3.5 mA. Leakage
current can be measured by any one of three
methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the

Simpson 229 or RCA WT-540A. Follow the
manufacturers’ instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The
Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is
suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor
by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC
voltmeter. The “limit” indication is 5.25 V, so
analog meters must have an accurate low-
voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa
SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOM
that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a 20 V AC
range are suitable. (See Fig. A)

To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set

AC
0.15 μF 1.5 kZ voltmeter
(5.25V)

Earth Ground

Fig A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

VPL-DX145
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