Sony Projector VPL-DX11 User Manual

Starting the Network Function or the USB File Viewer With One Keypress (VPL-DX15 only) /
Using the Network Function (VPL-DX15 only)
Convenient Functions
41
Starting the Network 
Function or the USB 
File Viewer With One 
Keypress (VPL-DX15 
only)
The network function or the USB file viewer 
can be easily started by pressing the 
NETWORK or USB key on the Remote 
Commander.
By pressing the NETWORK key on 
the Remote Commander
The network function starts.
By pressing the USB key on the 
Remote Commander...

42Projecting the File in the USB Memory Directly (VPL-DX15 only)
Projecting the File in 
the USB Memory 
Directly (VPL-DX15 
only)
The file in the USB memory connected to 
the  (USB) port can be displayed 
directly on the projected display.
For details, refer to “Operating Instructions 
for Network/USB File Viewer” included on 
the supplied CD-ROM. 

43Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a 
setting menu or adjustment menu with no 
main menu, or in the next menu window. If 
you select an item name followed by an 
arrow (B), the next menu window with the 
setting items appears.
To change the on-screen menu language, see...

44Using a MENU
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
• When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen. When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
You can restore the previous screen 
using b depending on the selected 
item.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears...

45The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. 
For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 56.
When the video signal is input When the signal is input from a computer
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
A setting value is stored for each setting item.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to...

46The Picture Menu
 When the “Picture Mode” is set to “Presentation”, the setting item of “Color Temp.” is not 
displayed.
 For Picture Mode, a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen according to the 
input signal.
 The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB. (VPL-DX15 only)Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.Low
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
The higher the setting, the...

47The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can also adjust the aspect ratio of the 
picture.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on  the kind of input signals. 
For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 56.
Aspect Full 1
Adjust Signal
,
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Aspect (When the 
video signal is 
input)Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for 
the current...

48The Screen Menu
For Aspect, “Aspect” itself or a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen according 
to the input signal.Adjust Signal Set according to 
the input signal
APA (Auto 
Pixel 
Alignment)Executes the APA when you press the ENTER key. 
The APA function adjusts PHASE, PITCH, and SHIFT 
automatically to suit to the input signal.
The APA function can be used only for a computer 
signal.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image Quality (Smart 
APA)” on page 39.
Phase Adjusts the...

49The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
This projector has 46 types (VPL-DX15)/45 
types (VPL-DX10/DX11) of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the Information 
menu (page 56). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the...

50The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status On: Displays on-screen information (menu, etc.) on 
the projection screen.
Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except for the 
menus, message when turning off the power, and 
warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. Available languages are: English, Dutch, 
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese,...