Sony Projector VPL-DX147 User Manual

							41Using Presentation Function via Network
Presentation Function via Network
For Windows:
For Mac:
You can project JPEG images, PDF files, etc. 
stored in a tablet PC/smartphone wirelessly 
by using a specific application.
*1
For downloading*2 or detailed method of 
using the application, access the following 
URL.
http://PWPresenter.pixelworks.com
Displays the strength of the 
wireless signal (appears only 
when wireless connection is 
used).
SSID  Display SSID (appears only 
when wireless connection is 
used).
IP Address Display IP address (appears 
only when wired connection 
is used).
Search Start searching for projectors 
in the network.
Delete Delete selected profile.
Property Display the properties of the 
selected profile.
Connect Connect to the selected 
projector and start projecting 
an image.
Manual 
Connect Enter the SSID or IP address 
manually to connect with the 
projector, and start 
projecting an image.
Using the Controller
ItemsFunctions
Start projecting an image.
Pause projecting an image.
ItemItem descriptions
Network
Presentation
User 000001
8
User64
1
Stop projecting an image 
(screen turns black).
Change the application 
settings.
Disconnect from the 
projector.
Select a projection method 
then start projecting an 
image.
Projection 
methodNot projecting an image.
Project in full screen.
Project in the left half of 
the screen.
Project in the right half of 
the screen.
Project in the upper left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the upper right 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower left 
quadrant of the screen.
Project in the lower right 
quadrant of the screen.
Display the strength of the 
wireless signal.
Display the number of 
users connected to the 
projector.
Display the users’ status.
Displaying Images or Files 
Sent from a Tablet PC/
Smartphone
ItemsFunctions 
						

							42Using Presentation Function via Network
*1: To use the application, one of the following 
conditions is required.
 Connected to network where wireless 
connection can be established (page 9).
 Connected to a wireless network via USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not 
supplied) that is connected to the 
projector (page 9).
*2: Depending on your Internet connection, a 
data communication fee may apply. 
						

							43Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
BPlaying Video and Audio using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection
You can also play video and audio simply by connecting the projector and computer with a 
USB A-B cable (not supplied).
Playing video and audio using USB connection requires to start USB Display. 
System requirements for using the application are as follows.
OS
Windows XP: Home/Professional (recommended)
Windows Vista: Home Premium/Business/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 7: Home Premium/Professional (Recommended)/Ultimate/Enterprise
Windows 8
Mac OS X: 10.6.x/10.7.x/10.8.x
CPU 
Pentium4 2.8GHz or faster
1Connecting the projector and your computer with a USB A-B cable (not supplied) 
(page 9).
2Turn on the projector.
Select “Type B USB” as the input source (page 12). After a short time, the projector is 
recognized as a CD-ROM drive in the computer.
3Open “USB Display” in the CD-ROM drive.
 The resolution of your computer changes when the application is started.
 Depending of the computer’s setting, the application may start automatically.
 When you are finished using the projector, you can simply disconnect the USB cable without using 
the Safely Remove Hardware option.
 Movie player (Media Player, etc.) images may not be projected properly.
 If your OS is Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, turning off the Windows Aero is 
recommended.
After starting USB Display, the controller 
appears on the screen, and projection 
playback starts automatically.For Windows:
Starting USB Display
Notes
Playing Video and AudioUsing the Controller
USB Display 
						

							44Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection
For Mac:
ItemsFunctions
Start audio/video 
playback.
Pause audio/video 
playback.
Stop audio/video playback 
(the screen turns black).
Display information about 
USB Display. 
						

							45Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
BUSB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer
You can browse image files stored in a USB memory device inserted in the USB connector of 
the projector, without using a computer.
Supported storage media and file format:
 Supported storage media: USB flash memory
 Supported format of storage media: FAT format
 Supported file format: JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg), Bitmap (.bmp), PNG (.png), GIF (.gif), TIFF (.tif/.tiff)
 exFAT, NTFS are not supported. 
 TIFF files containing EXIF information are not supported. 
 Image files in a USB memory device connected to the projector via a USB hub may not be 
displayed.
 Security protected USB memory may not function correctly. 
 A USB memory card reader that is recognized as more than one drive may not function correctly. 
 Display of image files that are larger than 4092 × 3072 pixels is not guaranteed. It may take a long 
time to display, or may not be displayed.
 A folder with a deep folder structure or with a very long folder name may not be displayed.
 An image may not be displayed, depending on its file type.
 Files or folders with names including non-alphanumeric characters may not be displayed.
 When displaying an image file, do not disconnect the USB memory device. It may cause a 
malfunction of the USB memory device or the projector. Disconnect the USB memory device 
when the USB Memory device selection screen is displayed.
1Connect a USB Memory device to the projector (page 11).
2Select “Type A USB” as the input source (page 12).
3Select the USB Memory device.
Press the ENTER key to display in the thumbnail mode.
USB Media Viewer has three display modes: “thumbnail mode,” “display mode” and 
“slideshow mode.”
Notes 
						

							46Using USB Media Viewer
Press the V/v/B/b key on the remote commander to select an image, then press the ENTER 
key. The option menu appears in the lower part of the screen.
You can select the display order of thumbnails and display method of image files.
 Files without thumbnail data (including those created by an application) appear as blank icons.
 Cannot display more than 200 image files and folders in one folder.
Thumbnail Mode
The image files in the folder are displayed as a thumbnail list.
Option menu
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Switch to the display mode, and display the selected image in full screen 
view. (page 47)
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 47)
Sort image files.
Sort image files
Sort by name in alphabetical order.
Sort by name in reverse alphabetical order.
Sort by date in chronological order.
Sort by date in reverse chronological order.
Notes
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1
2
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							47Using USB Media Viewer
USB Media Viewer
In display mode, you can view a selected image in full screen view.
Press the ENTER key on the remote commander. The option menu appears in the lower part of 
the screen.
In slideshow mode, you can view images as a slideshow.
Press ENTER key on the remote commander. The slideshow pauses and the option menu 
appears in the lower part of the screen.
Display Mode
Option menu
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page 46).
Rotate the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise. 
Rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise. 
Switch to the slideshow mode, and start the slideshow from the selected 
image. (page 47)
Display the previous image. 
Display the next image. 
Slideshow Mode
Option menu 
						

							48Using USB Media Viewer
Option Menu
Items Item descriptions
Hide the option menu.
Return to the thumbnail mode (page 46).
Display the previous image. 
Display the next image. 
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow time interval. 
Slideshow time interval
After 3 seconds, display the next image.
After 5 seconds, display the next image.
After 10 seconds, display the next image.
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow effect. 
Slideshow effect
The next image appears with tile transition effect.
The next image appears from the left side of the screen.
The next image appears from the right side of the screen.
The next image appears from the top of the screen.
The next image appears from the bottom of the screen.
Press the V/v key to change the slideshow repeat setting. 
Repeat Setting
After displaying the last image, the slideshow starts from the first image 
again.
After displaying the last image, the slideshow ends and returns to the 
thumbnail mode.
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5
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On
On
Off 
						

							49Indicators
Others
BOthers
Indicators
The indicators allow checking the status and notify you of abnormal operation of the projector.
If the projector exhibits abnormal status, address the problem in accordance with the table 
below.
ON/STANDBY indicator
LAMP/COVER indicator
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Lights in red The projector is in Standby mode.
Flashes in green  The projector is ready to operate after having been turned on. 
 The lamp cools after the projector is turned off.
Lights in green The projector’s power is on.
Lights in orange The projector is in With No Input (Lamp Cutoff). (page 25)
Flashes in red The projector is in abnormal status. Symptoms are indicated by 
number of flashes. Address the problem in accordance with the 
following. If a symptom persists, despite having taken measures 
below, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high. Check the items below.
 Check if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. (pages 4, 4)
 Check if the air filter is not clogged. (page 55)
 Check if the Installation Attitude in the Installation menu is set 
correctly. (page 27)
Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet. After checking that the 
ON/STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to a wall 
outlet again then turn on the projector.
Other number of 
flashesConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
StatusMeaning/Remedies
Flashes in red Symptoms are indicated by number of flashes. Address the problem in 
accordance with the following.
Flashes twice  The lamp cover is not attached securely. (page 53)
Flashes three times The temperature of lamp is unusually high. Turn off the power and 
wait for lamp to cool then turn on the power again. If the symptom is 
shown again, the lamp may be burnt out. In this case, replace the lamp 
with a new one (page 53). 
						

							50Messages List
Messages List
When any of the messages listed below appears on the projected image, address the problem in 
accordance with the table below.
MessagesMeaning/RemedyPage
High temp.! Lamp off in 
1 min.Check the items below.
 Check if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check if the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if the Installation Attitude in the Installation menu is 
set correctly.4, 4, 
27, 55
Frequency is out of 
range!Change the output setting of the connected equipment to one 
for signals supported by the projector.60
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” to “Auto” or select the input signal 
type to suit to the input signal.25
Please clean the filter. Clean the air filter. 55
Please replace the Lamp 
and clean the Filter.Replace the lamp with a new one and clean the air filter. The 
message appears whenever you turn on the power until you 
replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer.53, 55
Projector temperature is 
high. High Altitude 
Mode should be “On” if 
Projector is being used 
at high altitude.When not using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher, check the items below.
 Check if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 Check if the air filter is not clogged.
 Check if Installation Attitude in the Installation menu is set 
correctly.4, 4, 
27, 55
Not applicable! Invalid key was pressed. –
The control keys are 
locked!“Control Key Lock” is set to “On.” 24
Projector will shutdown 
soon
Press ?/1 Key to RestartThe ?/1 key was pressed and the projector will be shut down 
soon. To cancel shutdown, press the ?/1 key again (the 
projector will remain on). To turn off the projector directly, 
press and hold the ?/1 key for a few seconds.16
Lamp Dimming Reduces lamp output when “With Static Signal” is set. When 
any change in signal is detected, or an operation (remote 
control or control panel) is performed, normal brightness is 
restored.25