Sony Projector VPL-DX15 User Manual

11Notes on Installation and Usage
 If you rub on the cabinet with a stained 
cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
 If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or 
vinyl resin product for a long period of 
time, the finish of the cabinet may 
deteriorate or the coating may come off.
On LCD projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or bright 
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously 
appear on the LCD projector. This is a...

12Notes on Installation and Usage
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust...

13Notes on Installation and Usage
Do not use the unit under the following 
conditions.
Do not topple the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Do not tilt right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts right or left more 
than 20 degrees. These installations may 
cause malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Do not place a blocking object...

14About the Supplied Manuals
BOverview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals are supplied with the 
projector.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for 
projecting pictures after you have made the 
required connections.
Operating Instructions (on the CD-
ROM)...

15Included Attachments
Overview
Included 
Attachments
The package for this product includes the 
Main unit (projector) and the following 
attachments. Check them before use.
Main unit (projector) (1)
RM-PJ6 Remote Commander (1)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) (1-791-
992-51/Sony)Carrying case (1)
CR2025 Lithium battery (1) (installed in the 
Remote Commander)
AC power cord (1)
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1) 

16Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Location and Function of Controls (Main 
Unit)
aZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
bFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
Top/Front/Side
1
2
36
7
4
4
5
0
Rear/Side/Bottom
8
9
0
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qa
4
qs
qd 

17Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
cLens shutter lever
If you operate the Lens shutter lever 
manually, the image is interrupted. In 
this case, the video signal is not 
projected to the screen.
dAdjusters (front pad)
Use the adjusters for minor tilt 
adjustment of the projected picture.
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 
page 26.
eLens/Lens shutter
fControl Panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 18.
gRemote control detector
hSecurity lock
Connects to an optional...

18Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
aPUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) 
keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the 
menu system, select a menu, or make 
various adjustments.
bMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
cINPUT key
Select the input signal. Each time you 
press the key the input signal switches.
dLAMP/COVER indicator
Flashes in orange under the following 
conditions:
 A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the 
lamp cover is not secured firmly.
 A repetition...

19Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
a(network) connector (RJ-45) 
(VPL-DX15 only)
Connects to the LAN cable when the 
network function is in use.
For safety, do not connect the connector 
for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage to this port. 
b(USB) connector (type A) 
(VPL-DX15 only)
Uses to view files saved on media with 
USB connection.
The projector cannot be connected with the 
computer by connecting the USB cable to 
the USB connector on the projector....

20Remote Commander
Remote Commander
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
aNETWORK key
One press of this key starts the network 
function.
For details, refer to “Operating 
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.
No key may function immediately after 
connecting the AC power cord, as the 
unit is starting up.
bINPUT key
cMENU key
dENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
eRESET key
Use this to reset the menu, to restore the 
default value...