Sony Projector VPL-CH355 User Manual
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4-541-956-11 (1) © 2014 Sony Corporation Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-CH375/CH370/CH355/CH350 Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
2Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Controls .... 4 Main Unit ..................................... 4 Connector Panel ........................... 5 Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys ................................. 7 Preparation Connecting the Projector ................... 9 Connecting a Computer ................ 9 Connecting a Video equipment ................................ 11 Connecting a HDBaseT TM equipment ................................ 13 Connecting a microphone .......... 15 Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment ............. 16 Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image ......................... 17 Adjusting the Projected image ... 18 Turning Off the Power ................ 23 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU .................................24 The Picture Menu .............................25 The Screen Menu ..............................26 The Function Menu ..........................29 The Operation Menu ........................30 The Connection/Power Menu ...........31 The Installation Menu ......................34 The Information Menu .....................36 Network Using Network Features ...................37 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser ...................................37 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector ............38 Operating the Projector from a Computer .................................39 Using the e-mail report Function ...................................39 Setting the LAN Network of the projector ..................................40 Setting the WLAN Network of the projector ..................................41 Setting the Custom Labels for the Input Connectors of the Projector ..................................43 Setting the Control Protocol of the Projector ..................................44
3Table of Contents Presentation Function via Network Using Presentation Function via Network ........................................ 47 Installing Projector Station for Network Presentation .............. 47 Starting Projector Station for Network Presentation .............. 47 Projecting an Image .................... 48 Connection Settings .................... 49 Using the Controller ................... 49 Displaying Images or Files Sent from a Tablet PC/Smartphone ....................... 50 Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection .................................... 51 Starting USB Display ................. 51 Playing Video and Audio ........... 51 Using the Controller ................... 51 Others Indicators .......................................... 53 Messages List ................................... 54 Troubleshooting ............................... 55 Replacing the Lamp ......................... 58 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 60 Specifications ................................... 61 Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range ............................................ 67 Dimensions ....................................... 70 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT .............................. 72 Index ................................................. 78
4Location and Function of Controls BOverview Location and Function of Controls aProjection lens bFocus ring (page 18) cZoom lever (page 18) dLamp cover (page 58) eAir filter cover/Ventilation holes (intake) (page 60) fVentilation holes (intake) (page 60) gVentilation holes (exhaust) Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand or deformable items (plastic, etc.) near the ventilation holes or around the projector, as it may cause damage or personal injury. hON/STANDBY indicator (page 53) iLAMP/COVER indicator (page 53) jControl panel (page 7) kConnector panel (page 5) lRemote control detector mFront feet (adjustable) (page 20) nSpeaker oSecurity lock Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/ pSecurity bar Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire. If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver. qLens shift cover (page 19) For lens shift adjusting, remove this to access the lens shift screws inside the unit. Main Unit Caution 1 2 0 9 8 7 qg qh qd3 qj qs 5 qf qd qd 6 qs 4 qa Security bar
5Location and Function of Controls Overview VPL-CH375/CH355 VPL-CH370/CH350 Input (pages 9, 11) aINPUT A Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector (RGB/YP BPR) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO) bINPUT B Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI) cINPUT C Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI) dINPUT D HDBaseT connector*/LAN connector (page 37) Use a straight CAT5e or CAT6 shielded LAN cable (not supplied). *VPL-CH375/CH355 only eS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN) Video: S video input connector (S VIDEO IN) Audio: Audio input connector (L (MONO) AUDIO/R) Connector Panel 1 12 9q; 3 qsqa 6 578 4 7 1 12 9q; 3 qsqa 6 578 4 7
6Location and Function of Controls fVIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video: Video input connector (VIDEO) Audio: Audio input connector (L (MONO) AUDIO/R) The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared. Output (page 16) gOUTPUT Video: Monitor output connector (MONITOR) Audio: Audio output connector (AUDIO) This connector outputs the projected image only when INPUT A is used. When the speaker setting is set to “Always On” and the lamp is turned off, the audio of INPUT A and the microphone are enabled. Others hRS-232C connector (RS-232C) RS-232C compatible control connector. Connects the computer’s RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables. iAC IN (∼) socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. jUSB connector (Type A) ( ) (page 11) kUSB connector (Type B) ( ) (page 51) lMicrophone input ( ) Note Notes
7Location and Function of Controls Overview Remote Commander Control Panel Keys aTurning on the power/Going to standby mode ?/1 (On/Standby) key bSelecting an input signal (page 17) INPUT key cOperating a menu (page 24) MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key dAdjusting the image (page 18) ASPECT key (page 26) KEYSTONE key (page 20) PATTERN key (page 22) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key * (page 22) * Use this key when inputting a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A). eUsing various functions during projecting D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1 *2 Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting. 1Press the D ZOOM + key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image. 2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the digital zoom icon to the point on the image you want to enlarge. 3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image. BLANK key Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to restore the previous image. Picture muting helps reduce power consumption. MUTING key Mutes the audio output temporarily. Press again to restore the previous volume. VOLUME +/– key Adjusts the volume output. FREEZE key *2 Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image. Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 7 INPUT MENUAPA ECO MODE RETURN ASPECT D ZOOM KEYSTONE ENTER VOLUME PATTERN FREEZEBLANK MUTING RESET 21336 Note
8Location and Function of Controls *1: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. But it may not be used depending on the resolution of the input signal. *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal.You cannot use this key when “Type B USB” or “Network” is selected as the input. fSetting the energy–saving mode easily ECO MODE key Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode.” 1Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu. 2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key to select “ECO” or “User” mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Low With No Input: Standby With Static Signal: Lamp Dimming Standby Mode: Low Speaker Setting: Sync with Power User: Sets each item of the ECO Mode menu as you desire (go to step 3). 3Select “User” then press the b key. The setting items appear. 4Press the V/v key to select the item then press the ENTER key.5Press the V/v key to select the setting value. 6Press the ENTER key. The screen returns to the User screen. For details on each setting, see “Speaker Setting” in the Function menu (page 29), “Lamp Mode,” “Constant Brightness,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal,” and “Standby Mode” in the Connection/ Power menu (page 31). Others gInfrared transmitter About remote commander operation Direct the remote commander toward the remote control detector. The shorter the distance between the remote commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the remote commander can control the projector becomes. Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the remote commander and the remote control detector on the projector. Notes RETURN ECO User ECO Mode :Sel:Back RETURN Lamp Mode HighConstant Brightness Auto Power Saving Standby ModeOff ON With No Input Lamp Dimming With Static Signal Standard User :Sel :Set:Back
9Connecting the Projector Preparation BPreparation Connecting the Projector Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector. Use the proper cables for each connection. Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself. For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. Use a no-resistance audio cable. Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal. INPUT A It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1920 × 1200 pixels for the external monitor. INPUT B/INPUT C Notes Connecting a Computer For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector. RGB output connector Audio output connector Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied) Computer Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note For connecting a computer with an HDMI output connector. HDMI output connectorHDMI cable (not supplied) Computer
10Connecting the Projector Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. USB connector (Type B) ( ) For connecting to a computer with a USB connector (“Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection” (page 51)). LAN connector For connecting to a computer, tablet PC, or smartphone via a hub or router (“Presentation Function via Network” (page 47)). Notes USB A-B cable (not supplied) ComputerUSB connector (Type A) LAN cable (straight type) (not supplied) ComputerLAN connector Wired connection Tablet PC/Smartphone Computer Wireless connectionHub, Wireless router, etc.