Sony Projector VPL-DX11 User Manual

							21Remote Commander
Overview
For details, see “To Freeze the Image 
Projected (Freeze)” on page 37.
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Pull out the battery cover by a thin 
stick inserting to a hole, as shown the 
illustration.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is 
used in the Remote Commander. Do not 
use batteries other than CR2025.
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the remote 
control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector is, the wider the angle within 
which the commander can control the 
projector becomes.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must 
obey the law in the relative area or country.
Rear
Fa ce  t he  + 
side up. 
						

							22Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the 
Projector
This unit can be operated on a floor or 
desktop (floor installation), but also can be 
suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated 
mounting device (ceiling installation).
For details, see “Installing the Projector and 
Installation Diagram” on page 70.
Connecting the 
Projector
When you connect the projector, 
make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose 
connections may reduce performance of 
picture signals. When pulling out a cable, 
be sure to pull it out by the plug, not the 
cable itself.
For VPL-DX15, when connecting to a   
(Network) connector or   (USB) 
connector, see “Operating Instructions for 
Network/USB File Viewer” stored on the 
CD-ROM. 
						

							23Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the 
computer’s instruction manual.
To connect a computer
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BHD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA and SXGA+ 
signals. However, we recommend that you 
set the output mode of your computer to 
XGA for the external monitor. If you set your computer, such as a notebook 
computer, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, 
the picture of the external monitor may not 
appear properly. Set your computer to output 
the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped 
with a video output connector of a type having 
two rows of pins, use a commercially available 
plug adaptor. 
Connecting a Computer
Notes
21
Rear
to monitor 
output
Computer to INPUT A 
connectorto AUDIO 
connector
to audio 
outputNote 
						

							24Connecting the Projector
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a VCR. 
For more information, refer to the 
instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect to a video output 
connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BVideo cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BSignal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono plug
 Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the 
Screen menu according to the input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” 
or when you connect the projector to a 
component output connector, select 
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” 
setting on the Setup menu.
Connecting a VCR
2
1
VCR Rear
to video 
outputto VIDEO 
connector
to S
video
outputto audio 
output 
(L/R) to 
SVIDEO 
connectorto AUDIO 
connector
Notes
2
1
Rear
VCR to INPUT A 
connector
to AUDIO 
connector
to audio 
output 
(L/R) to video
GBR/
component
output 
						

							25Projecting
Projecting the Picture
To see how to connect to a network, refer to 
“Operating Instructions for Network/USB 
File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-
RO M.
To see how to connect a USB memory, refer 
to “Operating Instructions for Network/USB 
File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-
RO M.
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ?/1 key lights in red and the 
projector goes into standby mode. 
2Press the ?/1 key to turn the power on.
Connecting to a Network 
(VPL-DX15 only)
Connecting a USB memory 
(VPL-DX15 only)
6
4
5 1
LAMP/COVER
INPUTMENUPUSH
ENTER
7
2
INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA72
5
to a wall outlet 
						

							26Projecting
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Move the lens shutter lever to open the 
lens shutter.
5Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture 
position.
Using the adjuster
1Lift the projector while pressing the 
Adjuster adjustment button.
2Adjust the tilt of the projector.
3Release the Adjuster adjustment 
button.
4When fine-tuning is necessary, turn 
the Adjuster right and left.
 When you adjust the tilt of the projector 
with the adjuster, the V keystone 
adjustment is performed at the same 
time. If you do not want to perform the 
automatic keystone adjustment, set the 
“V Keystone” to “Manual.” (See 
page 54.)
 If you set the “V Keystone” to “Auto,” 
the “V Keystone” correction is 
automatically adjusted. However, it may 
not be perfectly adjusted depending on 
the room temperature or the screen 
angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Press the KEYSTONE key to display “V 
Keystone” on the screen, and adjust the 
value with the v/V/b/B keys. The 
adjusted value is valid until the power is 
turned off.
 Be careful not to let the projector down 
on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the 
projector with the adjuster extended. It 
may cause a malfunction.
6Adjust the size of the picture and the 
focus.
Adjust the picture size using the Zoom 
ring and adjust the picture focus using 
the Focus ring.
7Press the INPUT key to select the 
input source.
Each time you press the key, the input 
signal switches as follows:
Input signal indicator
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   
is displayed when no signal is input. You 
can hide this indicator using “Status” on 
the Setup menu.
Notes
2
413
To input from Press INPUT 
to display
Computer connected to 
the INPUT A connectorInput-A
Input-A                Video                S-Video
VPL-DX10/DX11
VPL-DX15
Input-A            Network            USB
        S-Video                Video
x 
						

							27Projecting
Projecting the Picture
When the selected input is a computer 
signal, APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
functions automatically to adjust the 
image from the connected equipment for 
clear display.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image 
Quality (Smart APA)” on page 39.
When Network or USB is selected 
(VPL-DX15 only)
When Network is selected, the 
confirmation display to show 
disconnection with USB memory 
appears.
When USB is selected, the confirmation 
display to show disconnection with the 
network equipment appears.
If the network or USB memory is not 
connected, or if they are to be turned off, 
press the ENTER key.
If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the 
projector searches for the signals from the 
connected equipment and displays the 
input signal where the input signals are 
found. In VPL-DX15, if there is no input 
signal, “Network” is selected.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” on 
page 52.
8Switch the equipment connected to 
output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your 
computer, for example a notebook, or an 
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to 
switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., 
, etc.), or by 
changing your computer’s settings.
The key used for switching the computer to 
output to the projector varies depending on 
the type of computer. Video equipment 
connected to the VIDEO 
input connectorVi d e o
Video equipment 
connected to the 
S VIDEO input 
connectorS-Video
Computer connected to a 
LAN to use the network 
functionNetwork
USB memory connected 
to the USB connectorUSB
Note
To input from Press INPUT 
to display
Note
or
and 
						

							28Turning Off the Power
Turning Off the 
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The ?/1 key flashes in green and the fan 
continues to run to reduce the internal 
heat.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the 
?/1 key lights in red. (Except 
when using the Off & Go)
This product can be turned off without 
waiting for the fan to stop after your 
presentation has finished (Off & Go).
For details, see “Switching off Smoothly 
after Presentation (Off & Go)” on page 
33.
When you cannot confirm the on-
screen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen 
message under certain conditions, you can 
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for 
about two seconds instead of above steps 1 
and 2.
To project again immediately
You can make the lamp light by turning on 
the power again even, while the ?/1 key is 
flashing in green. There may be a delay, 
depending on conditions, before the lamp 
lights.
Note 
						

							29Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
The ?/1 key flashes in green, and then 
lights in green.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the v or V key to select the 
Setup menu, then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
1
LAMP/COVER
INPUTMENUPUSH
ENTER3
4,5,6
2
INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA3
2
4,5,6
to a wall outlet
80
50
50
50
Low
30
(VPL-DX15)
30 
						

							30Resetting All Setting Values
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v/V/b/B key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu also disappears automatically if a 
key is not pressed for one minute.
Resetting All Setting 
Va l u e s
You can reset all setting values to default.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
To Change from the Menu
LAMP/COVER
INPUTMENUPUSH
ENTER1
2,3,4
INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA1
2,3,4
RESET