Sony Group MP-CL1 Mobile Projector User Manual 01EN MPCL1SG indd
Sony Corporation Mobile Projector 01EN MPCL1SG indd
User Manual

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English
Caution ‐ Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation 
exposure.
Please read the following instructions carefully before use.
Checking the supplied items
 •2 Way Stand (1)  •HDMI to Mini HDMI 
converter adaptor (1)
 •USB cable (1)
 •Startup Guide 
(this manual, 1)
Parts and controls
CAUTION
Do not point the laser light 
directly at eyes or people, 
nor look into it. Doing so may 
cause serious injuries such as 
loss of eyesight.
 Micro USB jack
(only for charging this product)
  (power) button
 Jog lever (−/ENTER/+)
 Speaker
 Mini HDMI/MHL IN jack
 AUDIO OUT jack
 USB OUT jack
(for power supply)
 Ventilation holes
 Lens
Laser radiates from this aperture

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Connecting the device
(Windows 8.1 
or later)
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
MP-CL1
Wi-Fi
Screen mirroring
TabletSmartphone
MP-CL1
MHL
GAMEPC
Various HDMI
devices
MP-CL1
HDMI
**
* Cable is not supplied. Use the supplied converter adaptor as necessary.
1
2
3 •HDMI or MHL:
[ Input change] 
 [  HDMI/MHL]
 •Screen mirroring:
[ Input change] 
 [  Screen mirroring]
More information
Refer to “Help guide” in the menu for details. 
[ information]  [  Help guide]
“Help guide” is also available on the Internet (http://www.sony.net/
SonyInfo/Support/).

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Troubleshooting
The power does not turn on.
• If the remaining battery power 
is low or insufficient, charge the 
battery.
• Use this product in a location 
with an ambient temperature of 
between 0 °C and 35 °C.
• Try turning the power off and on 
again.
This product automatically shuts 
down during use.
• The battery may be depleted. 
Charge the battery.
• Check that the sleep timer is not 
turned on in the [Sleep timer] 
menu.
• This product automatically shuts 
down when it overheats. Let it 
cool down before you operate it 
again.
The  (power) and   (charge) 
lamps blink in white and red 
respectively at the same time.
• An internal error may have 
occurred. Try turning the power 
off and on again.
The   (charge) lamp blinks in 
orange.
• The battery is almost depleted. 
Charge the battery.
Specifications
Design and specifications are 
subject to change without notice.
Dimensions (W/H/L): Approx. 77.0 
mm x 149.5 mm x 13.0 mm (3 3/64 
inches × 5 57/64 inches × 33/64 
inches)
Mass: Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.)
Operation guarantee temperature: 
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Wi-Fi standards supported (Indoor 
use only in India): IEEE 802.11 
a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
Output resolution: 1,920 × 720 p
Audio output: Ф3.5 Audio Jack
Speaker output: 1.0 W
HDMI/MHL input: Mini HDMI (HDMI 
1.4b, HDCP1.4/MHL 2.2)
Diagonal projection image size: 
40 inches at projection distance of 
1.15 m
Brightness: Average: 32 lumens/
Maximum: 37 lumens (100% White)
Color reproducibility: Full color 
(16,770,000 colors)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Contrast ratio: 80,000:1 
Continuous projecting time (Full 
charge): Approx. 120 minutes
Light source/light source life: Laser 
diode/Approx. 2,000 hours (2 hours 
of use per day, 4 days every 50 
weeks, for 3 years)
Laser class: Class 3R 
Wavelength: 445 nm to 639 nm 
Beam divergence: 4.5 mrad. 
Pulse Frequency: 60 Hz 
Output : 206 mW 
FOV (horizontal): 42.1°
Rated input: DC5 V/1.5 A
Li-ion Battery: DC3.8 V/3400 mAh
Charging time: Via AC power 
adaptor (not supplied): Approx. 
3.3 hours 
Via USB Type A port: 
Approx. 6.3 hours
Rated output: DC5 V/1.5 A, 1 port

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Notes on use
• Do not point the laser light at a 
mirror, etc. as the reflected laser light 
may be harmful to eyes.
• Do not use this product in 
areas where the use of wireless 
communications devices is 
prohibited, such as on airplanes or 
in hospitals. This product emits radio 
wave and may affect electronic and 
medical appliances (pacemakers, 
etc.).
• Magnetic or electric noise may 
cause the noise from this product to 
become louder or interfere with its 
wireless communications.
• While using, TV, radio or tuner 
interference may occur. Use this 
product away from these products.
• Access points may not be discovered 
correctly when there are multiple 
Wi-Fi access points that use the 
same channel.
• Children should only use this 
product under adult supervision. 
Keep this product out of reach of 
infants.
• Do not block the ventilation holes 
with hands, etc. When using this 
product, be sure to use the stand 
(supplied) to prevent the ventilation 
holes from being blocked. Failure to 
do so would be dangerous as it may 
result in overheat of this product.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the 
ventilation holes.
• Do not insert your fingernails into 
the ventilation holes and other slots, 
nor hook your fingernails on the 
gaps while using this product.
• Do not short-circuit this product. 
Do not allow metal objects such as 
hairpins to come into contact with 
this product or its terminals.
 • Do not disassemble or modify this 
product.
 • The battery is built-in with this 
product and cannot be removed.
 • Do not place this product in fire nor 
heat it in a microwave oven or oven.
 • Do not allow this product to get wet 
with fresh water, sea water, milk, soft 
drinks or soap water. Do not use this 
product while wet.
 • Do not use or store this product 
in a place where temperature is 
extremely high, such as near a fire, 
under direct sunlight, near a heater 
or in a car parked in the sun. Do not 
use this product in a place with poor 
ventilation, such as while wrapped in 
a quilt/blanket or in a bag.
 • Do not apply a strong impact to 
this product. Avoid hitting it with a 
hammer, putting any heavy object 
on top, stepping on it or dropping it.
 • Avoid continuous contact between 
your skin and this product while 
charging or in use. Doing so may 
cause low-temperature burns. Be 
careful of heat transmitted through 
clothes as it may also cause low-
temperature burns.
 • Before connecting a portable device 
to this product, attach the portable 
device’s battery pack. Connecting a 
portable device while its battery is 
removed may cause loss of data or 
damage to the portable device.
 • It has been reported that some 
portable devices may incur sudden 
loss of data recorded to memory 
whether or not they are used with 
this product (for details, refer to 
the user manual supplied with the 
portable device). Before using this 

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product, be sure to back up data 
recorded to memory. Sony is not 
liable for loss of data.
• Do not touch or stick your finger into 
the connection parts.
• Refer also to the manual of the 
device that you use in conjunction 
with this product as you may need 
to operate the device in order to use 
it with this product.
Precautions
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.
Any changes or modifications 
(including the antennas) to this 
device that are not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer may 
void the user's authority to operate 
the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure 
Statement: FCC RF Radiation 
Exposure Statement: This 
equipment complies with FCC RF 
Radiation exposure limits set forth 
for an uncontrolled environment. 
This device and its antenna must 
not be co-located or operating in 
conjunction with any other antenna 
or transmitter. This equipment 
should be installed and operated 
with a minimum distance of 20 
centimeters between the radiator 
and your body.
Note : 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, may cause 
harmful interference 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 determined by turning the 
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.
Modifications not expressly 
approved by the manufacturer 
could void your authority to operate 
the equipment under FCC rules.

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LASER ENERGY - EXPOSURE NEAR 
APERTURE MAY CAUSE BURNS
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
USA and Canada Only
Lithium-Ion batteries are 
recyclable.
You can help preserve our 
environment by returning your 
used rechargeable batteries 
to the collection and recycling 
location nearest you.
For more information regarding 
recycling of rechargeable 
batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit 
http://www.call2recycle.org 
Caution: Do not handle damaged 
or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
The year and month of manufacture 
is printed on the bottom of this 
product at the left. The first four 
digits stand for the year and the 
last two stand for the month.
*For USA only.
Customer Service
Phone: (956) 795-4552 U.S.A.
e-mail: snl.service@am.sony.com
INTERNET: http://www.sony.com/
battery