Sony Projector VPL-DX120 User Manual

31Cleaning the Air Filter
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Cleaning the Air Filter
When a message appears on the projected image indicating time for a filter cleaning, clean the 
air filter (page 26).
If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter even after cleaning, replace the air filter with 
a new one. For details on purchasing/fitting a new air filter, consult with the store where you 
purchased the projector, or contact qualified Sony personnel.
If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may accumulate, clogging it....

32Specifications
Specifications
ItemsDescriptions
ModelVPL-DX140/DX120/DX100/VPL-DW120
Projection system 3 LCD system
Display device Effective display 
sizeVPL-DX140/DX120/DX100: 0.63 inch (16.0 mm), 
3 plate panels, Aspect ratio 4:3
VPL-DW120: 0.59 inch (15.0 mm), 3 plate panels, 
Aspect ratio 16:10
Effective picture 
elementsVPL-DX140/DX120/DX100: 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 
768 pixels, 3 plate panels)
VPL-DW120: 3,072,000 pixels (1280 × 800 pixels, 
3 plate panels)
Projection lens Zoom Manual zoom:...

33Specifications
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*1: For details, refer to “Acceptable Input Signals*1” on page 36.
*2: Information on accessories in this manual is current as of June 2012.
*3: Not all optional accessories are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local 
Sony Authorized Dealer. INPUT OUTPUT 
(Computer/video)INPUT ARGB/YP
BPR input connector: Mini D-sub 15 pin 
female, G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ± 2 dB, sync negative, 75 
ohms terminated, RGB/P
BPR: 0.7 Vp-p ± 2 dB, 75 ohms 
terminated, Sync...

34Specifications
Design and specifications of the unit, including the optional accessories, are subject to change 
without notice.
Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE 
FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT 
OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, EITHER DURING 
THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR 
ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. 

35Specifications
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Pin assignment
HDMI connector (HDMI, female) RGB input connector (Mini D-sub 
15-pin, female)
1 T.M.D.S. 
Data2+11 T.M.D.S. 
Clock Shield
2 T.M.D.S. 
Data2 Shield12 T.M.D.S. 
Clock –
3 T.M.D.S. 
Data2 –13 N.C.
4 T.M.D.S. 
Data1+14 RESERVED 
(N.C.)
5 T.M.D.S. 
Data1 Shield15 SCL
6 T.M.D.S. 
Data1 –16 SDA
7 T.M.D.S. 
Data0+17 DDC 
GND
8 T.M.D.S. 
Data0 Shield18 +5V Power
9 T.M.D.S. 
Data0 –19 Hot Plug 
Detect
10 T.M.D.S. 
Clock+
1
2 19
18
1 Video input 
(red) R9 Power supply 
input...

36Specifications
Acceptable Input Signals*1
Computer signal
Digital TV signal
Analog TV signal
*1:  When a signal other than the signals listed 
in table is input, the picture may not be 
displayed properly.
 An input signal meant for screen 
resolution different from that of the panel 
will not be displayed in its original 
resolution. Text and lines may be uneven.
*2: This is identified as a movie delivery signal 
of 720/60p.
*3: This is identified as a movie delivery signal 
of 1080/60p....

37Projection Distance
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Projection Distance
The projection distance is the distance between the front of the lens and the surface of the 
projected image. The following describes the projection distance and height from the front of 
the lens to edge of screen by each projected screen size. Height H is the height from the bottom 
of the projected image (top for ceiling mount) to A (determined by drawing a perpendicular line 
from the front of the lens to projected image surface).
Never mount the...

38Projection Distance
Ceiling Installation
L: Projection distance L
H: Distance between the bottom edge of the image and the center of the lens
Projection distance L Height H from front of 
lens to top of screen
Front of lens
Projected 
imageA
To p  s i d e 

39Projection Distance
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Projection distance table (VPL-DX140)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-DX140)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal)
H: Distance between the bottom edge of the image and the center of the lens
Expression#1 Unit: m (inches)
Expression#2
Projected image size
Projection 
Distance L
Height H from center of lens to 
bottom of screen
Diagonal DWidth × HeightMinimum 
Projection 
Distance LMaximum 
Projection 
Distance L
80 inch (2.03 m) 1.63 × 1.22 
(64 × 48)2.25-2.92...

40Projection Distance
Projection distance table (VPL-DX120/DX100)
Unit: m (inches)
Projection distance formula (VPL-DX120/DX100)
D: Projected image size (Diagonal)
H: Distance between the bottom edge of the image and the center of the lens
Expression#1 Unit: m (inches)
Expression#2
Projected image size
Projection 
Distance L
Height H from center of lens to 
bottom of screen
Diagonal DWidth × HeightMinimum 
Projection 
Distance LMaximum 
Projection 
Distance L
80 inch (2.03 m) 1.63 × 1.22 
(64 ×...