Sony Projector VPL-DX126 User Manual
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4-471-528-11 (1) © 2013 Sony Corporation Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-DX146/DX126 VPL-DW126 Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
2Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Controls .... 4Main Unit ..................................... 4 Connector Panel ........................... 5 Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys ................................. 5 Preparation Connecting the Projector ................... 8 Connecting a Computer ................ 8 Connecting a Video equipment ................................ 10 Connecting a USB memory device ...................................... 11 Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image ......................... 12 Adjusting the Projected image ... 13 Turning Off the Power ................ 16 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU ................................ 17 The Picture Menu ............................. 18 The Screen Menu ............................. 19 The Function Menu .......................... 23 The Operation Menu ........................ 24 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 25 The Installation Menu ...................... 27 The Information Menu ..................... 28 Network Using Network Features ...................29 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser ...................................29 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector ............30 Operating the Projector from a Computer .................................30 Using the e-mail report Function ...................................31 Presentation Function via Network Using Presentation Function via Network .........................................33 Installing Projector Station for Network Presentation ..............33 Starting Projector Station for Network Presentation ..............33 Projecting an Image ....................34 Connection Settings ....................34 Using the Controller ...................35 Displaying Images or Files Sent from a Tablet PC/ Smartphone ..............................35 Projecting an Image using USB Connection Projecting an Image using USB Connection ....................................36 Starting USB Display .................36 Projecting an Image ....................36 Using the Controller ...................36
3Table of Contents USB Media Viewer Using USB Media Viewer ................ 37 Thumbnail Mode ........................ 38 Option Menu ............................... 38 Display Mode ............................. 39 Option Menu ............................... 39 Slideshow Mode ......................... 39 Option Menu ............................... 40 Others Indicators .......................................... 41 Messages List ................................... 42 Troubleshooting ............................... 43 Replacing the Lamp ......................... 45 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 47 Specifications ................................... 48 Projection Distance .......................... 53 Dimensions ....................................... 58 Index ................................................. 61
4Location and Function of Controls BOverview Location and Function of Controls aFocus ring (page 13) bZoom ring (page 13) cLens dRemote control detector eFoot adjust button (page 14) fFront foot (adjustable) (page 14) gAir filter cover/Ventilation holes (intake) (page 47) hLamp cover (page 45) iRear feet (adjustable) (page 14) jVentilation holes (exhaust) Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury. kConnector panel (page 5) lSecurity bar Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire. mSecurity lock Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/ nControl panel keys (page 5) oVentilation holes (intake) pSpeaker qLAMP/COVER indicator (page 41) rON/STANDBY indicator (page 41) Main Unit Caution 54 32 1 8 6 7 9 0 qh qa qs qd qf qj qk qg
5Location and Function of Controls Overview Input (pages 8, 10) aINPUT A Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector Audio: Audio input connector bINPUT B Video: HDMI input connector Audio: HDMI input connector cVIDEO Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector The audio inputs of INPUT A and VIDEO are shared. Others dLAN connector (page 29) eAC IN (∼) socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. fUSB connector (Type A) ( ) (pages 11, 37) gUSB connector (Type B) ( ) (page 36) Remote Commander Control Panel Keys aTurning on the power/Going to standby mode ?/1 (On/Standby) key bSelecting an input signal (page 12) INPUT key Connector Panel 127463 53 Note Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 7 INPUT MENUAPA ECO MODE RETURN ASPECT D ZOOM KEYSTONE ENTER VOLUME PATTERN FREEZEBLANK MUTING RESET 3612
6Location and Function of Controls cOperating a menu (page 17) MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key dAdjusting the image (page 13) ASPECT key (page 19) KEYSTONE key (page 15) PATTERN key (page 15) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key * (page 15) * Use this key when inputting a computer signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A). eUsing various functions during projecting D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1 Enlarges the image with the center of it as a starting point while projecting. 1Press the D ZOOM + key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image. 2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the digital zoom icon to the point on the image you want to enlarge. 3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image. BLANK key Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to restore the previous image. Picture muting helps reduce power consumption. MUTING key Mutes the audio output temporarily. Press again to restore the previous volume. VOLUME +/– key Adjusts the volume output. FREEZE key *2 Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image. *1: Use this key when inputting a computer signal. But it may not be used depending on the resolution of the input signal. *2: Use this key when inputting a computer signal.You cannot use this key when “Type A USB”, “Type B USB” or “Network” is selected as the input. fSetting the energy–saving mode easily ECO MODE key Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode.” 1Press the ECO MODE key to display the ECO Mode menu. 2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key to select “ECO” or “User” mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Low With No Input: Standby With Static Signal: Lamp Dimming Standby Mode: Low User: Sets each item of the ECO mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).Note Notes RETURN ECO User ECO Mode :Sel:Back ECO Mode Menu
7Location and Function of Controls Overview 3Select “User” then press the b key. The setting items appear. 4Press the V/v key to select the item then press the ENTER key. 5Press the V/v key to select the setting value. 6Press the ENTER key. The screen returns to the previous menu. For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on the Connection/Power menu (page 25). Others gInfrared transmitter About remote commander operation Direct the remote commander toward the remote control detector. The shorter the distance between the remote commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the remote commander can control the projector becomes. Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the remote commander and the remote control detector on the projector. RETURN Lamp Mode HighAuto Power Saving Standby ModeOff With No Input Lamp Dimming With Static Signal Standard User :Sel :Set:Back
8Connecting the Projector BPreparation Connecting the Projector Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector. Use the proper cables for each connection. Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself. For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. Use a no-resistance audio cable. Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal. INPUT A It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-DX146/ DX126) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-DW126) for the external monitor. INPUT B Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are recommended.) The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-DX146/ DX126) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-DW126) for the external monitor. Notes Connecting a Computer Note For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector. RGB output connector Audio output connectorMini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Notes For connecting a computer with an HDMI output connector. HDMI output connectorHDMI cable (not supplied) Computer
9Connecting the Projector Preparation USB connector (Type B) ( ) For connecting to a computer with a USB connector (“Projecting an Image using USB Connection” (page 36)). LAN connector For connecting to a computer, tablet PC, or smartphone via a hub or router (“Presentation Function via Network” (page 33)). USB connector (Type A) ( ) For connecting a USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (supplied) (“Presentation Function via Network” (page 33)). Undesignated USB wireless LAN modules do not work. When connecting/disconnecting the USB wireless LAN module, make sure that the projector is in Standby mode (Standby Mode: “Low”), or the AC power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. USB A-B cable (not supplied) ComputerUSB connector (Type A) Notes LAN cable (straight type) (not supplied) ComputerLAN connector Wired connection Tablet PC/Smartphone Computer Wireless connectionHub, router (wireless), etc. USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (supplied) Tablet PC/Smartphone Computer
10Connecting the Projector When wirelessly connecting a tablet PC/smartphone to the projector via USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (supplied), set “Access Point Setup” to “Manual” in the projector’s “WLAN Settings” (page 25). Connections with a DVD player or BD player are explained for each input signal. VIDEO For connecting video equipment with a video output connector. INPUT A For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector. Connecting a Video equipment Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Video output connector Audio output connector Video equipment Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied) Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Video equipmentYP BPR output connector Audio output connector