Sony Projector VPL-DX15 User Manual

21Remote Commander
Overview
For details, see “To Freeze the Image 
Projected (Freeze)” on page 37.
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Pull out the battery cover by a thin 
stick inserting to a hole, as shown the 
illustration.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is 
used in the Remote Commander. Do...

22Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the 
Projector
This unit can be operated on a floor or 
desktop (floor installation), but also can be 
suspended from a ceiling with a dedicated 
mounting device (ceiling installation).
For details, see “Installing the Projector and 
Installation Diagram” on page 70.
Connecting the 
Projector
When you connect the projector, 
make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables...

23Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the 
computer’s instruction manual.
To connect a computer
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BHD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
WXGA, WXGA+, SXGA and SXGA+ 
signals. However, we recommend that you 
set the output mode of your computer to 
XGA for the external monitor. If you set...

24Connecting the Projector
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a VCR. 
For more information, refer to the 
instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect to a video output 
connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BVideo cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BSignal Cable...

25Projecting
Projecting the Picture
To see how to connect to a network, refer to 
“Operating Instructions for Network/USB 
File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-
RO M.
To see how to connect a USB memory, refer 
to “Operating Instructions for Network/USB 
File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-
RO M.
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ?/1 key lights in red and the 
projector goes into standby mode. 
2Press the ?/1 key to turn the power on....

26Projecting
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Move the lens shutter lever to open the 
lens shutter.
5Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture 
position.
Using the adjuster
1Lift the projector while pressing the 
Adjuster adjustment button.
2Adjust the tilt of the projector.
3Release the Adjuster adjustment 
button.
4When fine-tuning is necessary, turn 
the Adjuster right and left.
 When you adjust the tilt of the projector 
with the...

27Projecting
Projecting the Picture
When the selected input is a computer 
signal, APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
functions automatically to adjust the 
image from the connected equipment for 
clear display.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image 
Quality (Smart APA)” on page 39.
When Network or USB is selected 
(VPL-DX15 only)
When Network is selected, the 
confirmation display to show 
disconnection with USB memory 
appears.
When USB is selected, the confirmation 
display to show disconnection with the...

28Turning Off the Power
Turning Off the 
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The ?/1 key flashes in green and the fan 
continues to run to reduce the internal 
heat.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the 
?/1 key lights in red....

29Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
The ?/1 key flashes in green, and then 
lights in green.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a...

30Resetting All Setting Values
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v/V/b/B key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu also disappears automatically if a 
key is not pressed for one minute.
Resetting All Setting 
Va l u e s
You can reset all setting values to default.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
To Change from the Menu
LAMP/COVER...