Sony Projector VPL-DX140 User Manual

11Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters
By changing the tilt of the projector with adjusters, you can adjust the position of the projected 
image.
1Press and hold the adjuster button, then 
lift up the front of the projector to adjust 
the angle.
2
When the desired angle is achieved, 
release the adjuster button to lock the 
position.
3Set the angle of the projector precisely 
by turning the two rear adjusters.
 Be careful not to let the...

12Projecting an Image
Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature) 
Keystone feature may not work automatically when the screen is tilted. In this case, set 
keystone manually.
1Press the KEYSTONE key on the remote 
commander or select V Keystone in the 
Installation menu. 
2Use the V/v/B/b the keys to set the value. 
The higher the value, the narrower the top 
of the projected image. The lower the 
value, the narrower the bottom.
 Since the Keystone adjustment is an...

13Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
1Press the ?/1 key on the unit or the remote commander.
The projector starts shutdown and turns off. If you press the ?/1 key within 10 seconds of 
the message being displayed, shutdown is canceled.
2Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
To turn off without displaying confirmation message
Press and hold the ?/1 key on the unit for a few seconds (page 26).
ECO gauge
This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the projector’s ECO function....

14Using a MENU
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are 
using.
1Press the MENU key to display the 
menu.
2Select the setting menu. 
Use the V/v key to select the setting 
menu then press the b key or ENTER 
key.
3Select the setting item.
Use the V/v key to select the setting 
menu then press the b key or ENTER 
key.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting menu, press the B or RETURN...

15The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Picture Menu
The Picture is used to adjust the picture for each input signal.
*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available.
*2: The settings in the Picture return to their factory defaults, except for Picture Mode.
*3: When a video signal is input, this option is available.
*4: When the signal without color burst signal is input, this option is unavailable.
*5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available,...

16The Screen Menu
The Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the size, position and aspect ratio of the projected image for 
each input signal.
Items Item descriptions
Aspect
*1Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image (page 18).
VPL-DX140/DX120/
DX100: When the 
computer signal is 
input4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size 
with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size 
with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
Full...

17The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1:   Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture 
by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
 Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot 
be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.
 A part of the image may be...

18The Screen Menu
Aspect
VPL-DX140/DX120/DX100*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...

19The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
VPL-DW120*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...

20The Function 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 DisplayCC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed 
caption...