Sony Projector VPL-DX126 User Manual

21The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Aspect
VPL-DX146/DX126*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “4:3,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this case, select 
“16:9.”
*4: Depending on the...

22The Screen Menu
VPL-DW126*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: If you adjust the projected image position 
using an image with 16:9 aspect ratio and 
then switch the input source to 4:3 image, 
the top and bottom edge of the image may 
be hidden. In this...

23The Function Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Function Menu
The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
*1: APA functions when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A).Items Item descriptions
Volume The higher the value, the louder an audio volume and the lower the 
value, the lower the audio volume.
Smart APAOn/Off: When set to “On,” APA functions automatically when a 
signal is input.
*1
CC DisplayOff: Closed caption does not...

24The Operation Menu
The Operation Menu
The Operation menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the remote 
commander.
*1: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony 
personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked to verify the projector’s 
serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries/regions.) Once your 
identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password....

25The Connection/Power Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Connection/Power Menu
The Connection/Power menu is used for setting for the connections and power.
Items Item descriptions
LAN Settings
IP Address 
Setup
*9Auto (DHCP): The IP address is assigned automatically from the 
DHCP server such as a router.
Manual: To specify the IP Address manually.
WLAN Settings
*10
WLAN 
Connection*8On/Off: Set the wireless output of the USB wireless LAN module 
(supplied) to On/Off.
Access Point 
SetupAu...

26The Connection/Power Menu
*1: This may not be optimum depending on the input signal. In this case, set manually according 
to the connected equipment.
*2: Select “Off” to avoid entering standby mode when there is no input signal.
*3: This varies depending on the “Lamp Mode” setting. 
*4: As the lamp is dimmed gradually, you may not notice any change in brightness. You might only 
notice that the lamp has dimmed when its brightness is restored after there is a change in input 
signal.
*5: This mode does...

27The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
*1: When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On,” the speed of the fan increases, and the fan noise 
becomes slightly louder.
*2: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.Items Item descriptions
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally or vertically 
according to the installation method.
Installation...

28The Information Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the lamp.
*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.Items Item descriptions
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH/fV
*1Displays the horizontal/vertical frequency of the current input signal.
Signal Type Displays the type of the current input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Note 

29Using Network Features
Network
BNetwork
Using Network Features
Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report via the projector.
 Making the network settings for the projector.
 Displaying messages on the projected image using an application.
 Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, AMX 
DDDP...

30Using Network Features
How to operate the Control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Setting the access limitation
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages except 
the Setup page
Set the access limitation from [Password] of 
the Setup page. 
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” for user name and enter 
nothing for...