Sony Projector VPL-DX11 User Manual

							11Notes on Installation and Usage
 If you rub on the cabinet with a stained 
cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
 If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or 
vinyl resin product for a long period of 
time, the finish of the cabinet may 
deteriorate or the coating may come off.
On LCD projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or bright 
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously 
appear on the LCD projector. This is a 
normal result of the manufacturing process 
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors 
to project onto a screen, even if they are of 
the same model, the color reproduction 
among projectors may vary, since color 
balance may be set differently from one 
projector to the next.
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the unit in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes.
 When the internal heat builds up due to the 
block-up, the temperature sensor will 
function with the message “High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be 
turned off automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							12Notes on Installation and Usage
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air 
filter whenever you replace the lamp.When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m 
or higher, set the “High Altitude Mode” to 
“On” in the Setup menu. Failing to set this 
mode when using the unit at high altitudes 
could have adverse effects, such as reducing 
the reliability of certain components.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the unit or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of 
the unit. 
Usage in High Altitude 
						

							13Notes on Installation and Usage
Do not use the unit under the following 
conditions.
Do not topple the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Do not tilt right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts right or left more 
than 20 degrees. These installations may 
cause malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Do not place a blocking object just 
in front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the 
lens that may block the light during 
projection. Heat from the light may damage 
the object. Use the picture muting function 
key to cut off the picture.
Unsuitable Conditions 
						

							14About the Supplied Manuals
BOverview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals are supplied with the 
projector.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for 
projecting pictures after you have made the 
required connections.
Operating Instructions (on the CD-
ROM) (this manual)
This Operating Instructions describes the 
setup and operations of this projector.
Operating Instructions for Network/
USB file Viewer (VPL-DX15 only) (on 
the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions describes about 
the network function and how to use the 
USB file viewer.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
higher installed to read the Operating 
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.
Note
This manual contains explanations for the 
VPL-DX10, VPL-DX11 and VPL-DX15 
together. Be aware that the VPL-DX15 is 
mainly used for explanation of the display, 
and there may be an item that is not 
displayed due to the model. 
						

							15Included Attachments
Overview
Included 
Attachments
The package for this product includes the 
Main unit (projector) and the following 
attachments. Check them before use.
Main unit (projector) (1)
RM-PJ6 Remote Commander (1)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) (1-791-
992-51/Sony)Carrying case (1)
CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (installed in the 
Remote Commander)
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1) 
						

							16Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Location and Function of Controls (Main 
Unit)
aZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
bFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
Top/Front/Side
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2
36
7
4
4
5
0
Rear/Side/Bottom
8
9
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							17Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
cLens shutter lever
If you operate the Lens shutter lever 
manually, the image is interrupted. In 
this case, the video signal is not 
projected to the screen.
dAdjusters (front pad)
Use the adjusters for minor tilt 
adjustment of the projected picture.
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 
page 26.
eLens/Lens shutter
fControl Panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 18.
gRemote control detector
hSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
(from Kensington).
For details, see “Security Lock 
(Mechanical)” on page 36.
iConnector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 19.
jVentilation holes (intake)
kVentilation holes (exhaust)
lLamp cover
mVentilation holes (intake)/Air 
filter cover
 Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat build-
up.
 Do not place your hand near the ventilation 
holes and the circumference as this may 
cause injury.
 To maintain optimal performance, clean the 
air filter every 500 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on 
page 60.
Notes on ventilation holes 
						

							18Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
aPUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) 
keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the 
menu system, select a menu, or make 
various adjustments.
bMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
cINPUT key
Select the input signal. Each time you 
press the key the input signal switches.
dLAMP/COVER indicator
Flashes in orange under the following 
conditions:
 A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the 
lamp cover is not secured firmly.
 A repetition rate of 3 flashes when the 
lamp has reached the end of its life or 
reaches a high temperature.
For details, see page 64.
e?/1 (On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when it is in 
standby mode. When you press ?/1 key, 
this key flashes in green and then lights in green when the projector is ready to 
operate.
To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key 
twice according to the message or hold 
the ?/1 key for about two seconds.
?/1 key lights up or flashes under the 
following conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord 
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the 
projector is in standby mode, you can 
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
– Flashes in red when the internal 
temperature is high or the electrical 
system has failed.
– Lights in green when the projector is 
turned on, and when it is ready to 
operate.
– Flashes in green from the time when 
the projector is turned on until the 
projector is ready to operate. Also, 
flashes in green while the cooling fan 
is running after the power is turned off 
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for 
about 90 seconds after the power is 
turned off (during cooling).
– Lights in orange when the power 
saving mode is on.
Control Panel
LAMP/COVER
INPUTMENUPUSH
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
Top of projector 
						

							19Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
a(network) connector (RJ-45) 
(VPL-DX15 only)
Connects to the LAN cable when the 
network function is in use.
For safety, do not connect the connector 
for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage to this port. 
b(USB) connector (type A) 
(VPL-DX15 only)
Uses to view files saved on media with 
USB connection.
The projector cannot be connected with the 
computer by connecting the USB cable to 
the USB connector on the projector.
cSpeaker
Outputs sound from signals input via the 
AUDIO terminals.
dINPUT A (Analog RGB) 
connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female)
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR 
signal, component signal, or DTV signal 
depending on the connected equipment.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.For details, see “Connecting a 
Computer” on page 23 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 24.
eS VIDEO connector (mini DIN 4-
pin)
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
fVIDEO connector (phono type)
Connects to the composite video output 
of video equipment.
gAUDIO connector 
Connects to the audio output of video 
equipment. 
hAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Connector Panel
42576183
Rear
CAUTION
Note 
						

							20Remote Commander
Remote Commander
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
aNETWORK key
One press of this key starts the network 
function.
For details, refer to “Operating 
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.
No key may function immediately after 
connecting the AC power cord, as the 
unit is starting up.
bINPUT key
cMENU key
dENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
eRESET key
Use this to reset the menu, to restore the 
default value for the adjusted item, and 
others. Use it also for the digital zoom 
(page 36).
fAUTO FOCUS key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
gD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Press this to active the digital zoom
For details, see “Zoom a Part of the 
Image (Digital Zoom)” on page 36.
hVOLUME +/– keys
For adjusting the volume from the 
speakers.
iInfrared transmitter
j?/1 (On/Standby) key
kUSB key
One press of this key starts the USB file 
viewer function.
For details, refer to “Operating 
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.
No key may function immediately after 
connecting the AC power cord, as the 
unit is starting up.
lAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Executes APA.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image 
Quality (Smart APA)” on page 39.
mLENS key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
nKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) /TILT key
Press this to adjust the trapezoidal 
distortion.
For details, see “Correcting the 
Trapezoidal Distortion Automatically 
(Auto V Keystone Correction)” on page 
31.
Tilt function is not provided in this 
projector.
oPIC MUTING key
pAUDIO MUTING key
qFREEZE key
For pausing the projected image.
Note
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qa
qd
qf
qg qs
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5
6
7
8
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qh
qj
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INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA
Note