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 input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this case, select 
“Zoom.” Input signal Recommended 
setting value and 
projected image
Computer signal
4:3
Full1*1
16:9
Full1*1 *2
16:10 Full1*1 *2
Video signal
4:3 4:3*3 
16:9 16:9
*4 
						

							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 case, select “Full3.”
*4: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this case, select 
“16:9.”
*5: Depending on the input signal, the image 
may be projected as illustrated below. In 
this case, select “Zoom.” Input signal Recommended 
setting value and 
projected image
Computer signal
4:3 Full1*1 *2 *3
16:9 Full1*1 *2 *3
16:10 Full1*3
Video signal
4:3 4:3*4 *5
16:9 16:9 
						

							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 appear.
CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed 
caption service (captions or text).
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 45).
Start Up ImageOn/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the 
screen when the projector is powered on.
Note 
						

							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. Items Item descriptions
Language Selects the language used in the menu and messages.
StatusOn: All on-screen statuses are enabled.
Off: Turns off the on-screen displays, except for menus, warning messages 
and messages from the message list.
Security Lock
*1On/Off: This function enables restriction of the projector to authorized users 
by password. The setting procedures for security locking are as follows:
1Select “On” and press the ENTER key to display the setting menu.
2Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b and ENTER keys. (The 
default setting password is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”)
3Input a new password with the MENU, V/v/B/b and ENTER keys.
4Enter the password again to confirm.
Enter the password when you turn on the projector after disconnecting and 
reconnecting the AC power cord.
When it is set to “Off,” you can cancel the security lock. You are required to 
input the password again.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three consecutive times, the 
projector cannot be used. In this case, press the ?/1 key to go Standby mode 
then turn on the power again.
Control Key 
LockOn/Off: When set to “On,” locks all the control panel keys of the projector. 
However, you can operate the following when set to “On”:
 Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during Standby 
mode.
c The projector turns on.
 Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds during power 
on.
c“Control Key Lock” is set to “Off” and enables operation of all keys on 
the projector.
Note 
						

							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 to / Ma n u a l 
*11: Set the access point automatically or manually.
Input-A Signal Sel.
*1Auto/Computer/Video GBR/Component: When set to “Auto,” selects 
the type of video signal input automatically when “Input-A” is selected.
ECO
Lamp ModeHigh/Standard/Low/Auto
*5 *7: When set to “High,” the image 
becomes brighter, and power consumption becomes higher. When set to 
“Low,” power consumption is minimized; however, the image will be 
darker. When set to “Auto,” brightness is adjusted automatically 
according to image content. Dark images are projected with brightness 
adjusted, leading to energy-saving. Bright images are projected 
brightly, without adjusting brightness.
Auto Power Saving
With No InputLamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for more than 10 minutes.
The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In 
Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (page 41)
Standby
*2: If no signal is input to the unit for more than 10 minutes, 
the power turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode.
Off: You can deactivate the With No Input.
With Static 
SignalLamp Dimming
*4 *5 *7: If an image does not change for about 
10 seconds, lamp output is gradually reduced (approximately 10% to 
15%
*3) from that set in the Lamp Mode. Automatically the lamp slowly 
darkens to approximately 30% of its lamp output according to the 
selected time (with no change to input signal) “5,”  “10,”  “15,”  “20” 
minutes or “Demo.,” While dimming the lamp, the message “Lamp 
Dimming” appears. If you select “Demo.,” the image will start to 
darken about 40 seconds later. When any change in signal is detected, 
or an operation (remote control or control panel) is performed, normal 
brightness is restored.
Off: You can deactivate the With Static Signal.
Standby Mode
*6Standard/Low: When set to “Low,” lowers power consumption in 
Standby mode. 
						

							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 not work for about three minutes after the lamp lights. A change in signal may 
not be detected depending on the input image. The lamp may become brighter at intervals if 
you continue to use the projector during lamp dimming. However, this is not a malfunction. If 
With No Input is set, it takes priority.
*6: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode.
*7: Does not function when “Type A USB”, “Type B USB” or “Network” is selected as the input. 
In this case, it becomes equivalent to “Standard.”
*8: Reflecting changes in WLAN settings may take a few moments.
*9: To set the IP address manually, select “Manual”, press “Apply”, then enter the IP address.
*10: When you send images or files from a tablet PC/smartphone and display them (page 35), USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (supplied) can be used as a wireless access point.
*11: The factory default settings for “Manual” are as follows.
SSID: VPL + MAC address for LAN
Security Method: WEP(64bit)
Password: sony1
To change the settings for “Manual”, use a web browser.
If “Manual” is set, when you use Presentation Function via Network (page 33), select “Manual 
Connect” to connect to the network. Direct Power OnOn/Off: When set to “On,” you can turn the power on without going to 
Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. 
With the projector turned off, you can also unplug the AC power cord 
without going to Standby mode, regardless of the Direct Power On 
setting. 
Notes
Items Item descriptions 
						

							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 AttitudeRight Side Up/Upside Down/Link to Image Flip: Change the cooling 
setting to suit to the installation attitude. When set to “Link to Image Flip,” 
the cooling setting changes based on the setting of “Image Flip.” 
Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability.
High Altitude 
Mode
*1On/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component 
reliability.
V keystone
*2Au to / Ma n u a l*2: The higher the value, the narrower the top of the 
projected image. The lower the value, the narrower the bottom.
Notes 
						

							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 [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol], Crestron RoomView).
 The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you 
are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9/10.
 The menu displays only in English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you access to the projector 
from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.
 To display messages, specific application Projector Station for Network Control (Version 1.1 or 
later) is necessary. For download or detailed method of using Projector Station for Network 
Control, please access the following URL.
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-projectors/resource.downloads
Contact your local Sony dealer for detailed information of Projector Station for Network Control.
1Connect the LAN cable (page 9).
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “LAN Settings” on the 
Connection/Power menu (page 25).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)
You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector in the “LAN Settings” on the 
Connection/Power menu (page 25).
The following window appears in the 
Web browser:Once you make the network settings, 
you can open the Control window only 
by performing step 3 of this procedure.
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser 
						

							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 password.
The name of the administrator is preset to 
“root.”
When you change the password, input a new 
password after deleting the password 
(*****) that was set.
If you forget your password, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You can confirm the current settings for the 
projector on the Information page.
You can control the projector from the 
computer on the Control page.
The functions of the buttons shown in the 
operation area are the same as the keys on 
the remote commander.
Note
Page Switching buttons
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Information area
Operation area