Sony Projector VPL-DX15 User Manual
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4-128-127-12 (2) © 2009 Sony Corporation Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-DX10/DX11/DX15 Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
2WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING When installing the unit, incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket-outlet near the unit. If a fault should occur during operation of the unit, operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off, or disconnect the power plug. Notice for customers The statements for each country/area are only applicable to equipment sold in that country/area. WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY. If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power cord specified below. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER CORD. Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin (NEMA 5-15P Configuration) Cord Type SVT, three 18 AWG wires Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.), Less than 2.4 m (7 ft .9 in.) Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if applicable. 2Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere). If you have questions on the use of the above Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The nameplate is located on the bottom. For kundene i Norge Dette utstyret kan kobles til et IT- strømfordelingssystem. For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
3WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. All interface cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchloratePerchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). For the customers in Taiwan only Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-DX10 VPL-DX11 VPL-DX15 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4WARNING For VPL-DX15 only For the customers in the U.S. A. and Canada This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). For the customers in the U.S.A. In according with 47 CFR Part15.407 (e) U- NII devices operating in 5.15-5.25GHz frequency bands are restricted to indoor operations only. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For the customers in Europe Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in Countries applying EU directives. This product is intended to be used in the following countries: AT BE BG CY CZ DK EE FI FR DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU MT NL PL PT RO SK SI ES SE GB IS LI NO CH Bulgarian Czech Danish Undertegnede Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr VPL- DX15/Data Projector overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. For yderligere information gå ind på følgende hjemmeside: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Dutch Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel VPL-DX15/Data Projector in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ English Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this VPL-DX15/Data Projector is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/ С настоящето Сони Корпорация декларира, че този VPL-DX15/Data Projector отговаря на основните изисквания и другите сьответстващи клаузи на Директива 1999/5/EC. Подробности може да намерите на Интернет страницата : http://www.compliance.sony.de/. Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento VPL-DX15/Data Projector je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Podrobnosti lze získat na následující URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
5WARNING Estonian Sony Corporation kinnitab käesolevaga seadme VPL-DX15/Data Projector vastavust 1999/5/EÜ direktiivi põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Üksikasjalikum info: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/. Finnish Sony Corporation vakuuttaa täten että VPL-DX15/Data Projector tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Halutessasi lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ French Par la présente Sony Corporation déclare que l’appareil VPL-DX15/Data Projector est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information complémentaire, veuillez consulter l’URL suivante: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ German Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich das Gerät VPL-DX15/Data Projector in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Weitere Informationen erhältlich unter: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Greek Hungarian Italian Con la presente Sony Corporation dichiara che questo VPL-DX15/Data Projector è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per ulteriori dettagli, si prega di consultare il seguente URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Latvian Lithuanian Norwegian Sony Corporation erklærer herved at utstyretVPL-DX15/Data Projector er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. For flere detaljer, vennligst se: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Polish Portuguese Sony Corporation declara que este VPL-DX15/Data Projector está conforme os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mais informacoes, por favor consulte a seguinte URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Με την η Sony Corporation δηλώνειτι VPL-DX15/Data και τις λτης 1999/5/EK. Για http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Projector Alulírott, Sony Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a(z) VPL-DX15/Data Projector megfelel a vonatkozó alapvető követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb előírásainak. További információkat a következő weboldalon találhat: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Niniejszym Sony Corporation oświadcza, ze VPL-DX15/Data Projector jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE. Szczególowe informacje znaleźć mozna pod następującym adresem URL: http:// www.compliance.sony.de/` `
6WARNING For the customers in France The WLAN feature of this Data Projector shall exclusively be used inside buildings. For the customers in Italy Use of the RLAN network is governed: - with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted; - with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of the Code of electronic communications - with respect to private use, by the Ministerial Decree 12.07.2007For the customers in Cyprus The end user must register the RLAN devices in the Department of Electronic Communications (P.I. 6/2006 and P.I. 6A/ 2006). P.I. 6/2006 is the Radiocommunications (Categories of Stations Subject to General Authorization and Registration) Order of 2006. P.I. 6A/2006 is the General Authorization for the use of Radiofrequencies by Radio Local area Networks and by Wireless Access Systems, including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLAN). Romanian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el VPL-DX15/Data Projector cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Swedish Härmed intygar Sony Corporation att denna VPL-DX15/Data Projector står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. För ytterligare information gå in på följande hemsida: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Prin prezenta, Sony Corporation declară că acest VPL-DX15/Data Projector respectă cerinţele esenţiale s¸ i este în conformitate cu prevederile Directivei 1999/5/EC. Pentru detalii, vă rugăm accesaţi următoarea adresă: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Sony Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že VPL-DX15/Data Projector splňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Podrobnosti získate na nasledovnej webovej adrese: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Sony Corporation izjavlja, da je ta VPL-DX15/Data Projector v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Za podrobnosti vas naprošamo, če pogledate na URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
7WARNING For the customers in Norway Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard. For kundene i Norge Det er ikke tillatt å bruke dette radioutstyret innen en radius på 20 km fra sentrum av Ny- Ålesund, Svalbard. For the customers in Taiwan
8Table of Contents Table of Contents Precautions ....................................... 10 Notes on Installation and Usage ...... 11 Unsuitable Installation ............... 11 Usage in High Altitude ............... 12 Unsuitable Conditions ................ 13 Overview About the Supplied Manuals ............ 14 Included Attachments ...................... 15 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) ................................... 16 Top/Front/Side ............................ 16 Rear/Side/Bottom ....................... 16 Control Panel .............................. 18 Connector Panel ......................... 19 Remote Commander ........................ 20 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector ..................... 22 Connecting the Projector ................. 22 Connecting a Computer .............. 23 Connecting a VCR ..................... 24 Connecting to a Network (VPL-DX15 only) ................... 25 Connecting a USB memory (VPL-DX15 only) ................... 25 Projecting ......................................... 25 Turning Off the Power ..................... 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Resetting All Setting Values ............ 30To Change from the Menu ..........30 To Return the Value of an Adjusted Item to Default .........................31 Correcting the Trapezoidal Distortion Automatically (Auto V Keystone Correction) ....................................31 Further Adjusting an Image That Has Been Automatically Adjusted ..................................31 To Change from the Menu ..........32 Switching off Smoothly after Presentation (Off & Go) ................33 Using the Security Function .............33 Security Lock (Password) ...........33 Panel Key Lock ...........................35 Security Lock (Mechanical) .......36 Using Various Functions During Projecting ......................................36 Zoom a Part of the Image (Digital Zoom) .........................36 To Freeze the Image Projected (Freeze) ....................................37 Pausing the Image .............................37 Lens Shutter (Recommended for Use on the Floor) .....................37 Picture Muting (Recommended for Use Suspend from a Ceiling) ....................................38 Pausing the Sound (Audio Muting) .............................38 Adjusting the Image Quality (Smart APA) ..................................39 Setting the Picture Mode ..................40 Starting the Network Function or the USB File Viewer With One Keypress (VPL-DX15 only) .........................41
9Table of Contents Using the Network Function (VPL-DX15 only) ......................... 41 Projecting the File in the USB Memory Directly (VPL-DX15 only) ........... 42 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU ................................. 43 The Picture Menu ............................. 45 The Screen Menu ............................. 47 About the Preset Memory No. .... 49 The Setup Menu ............................... 50 The Function Menu .......................... 52 The Installation Menu ...................... 54 The Network Setting Menu (VPL-DX15 only) ......................... 55 The Information Menu ..................... 56 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp ......................... 58 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 60 Others Troubleshooting ............................... 61 Messages List ............................. 65 Specifications ................................... 66 Installing the Projector and Installation Diagram ........................................ 70 Floor Installation (Front Projection) .................... 70 Ceiling Installation (Front Projection) .................... 72 Dimensions ....................................... 74 Index ................................................. 77
10Precautions Precautions On safety Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes (exhaust) — the air coming out is hot. Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you adjust the height of the unit. Do not push hard on the top of the unit with the adjuster out. Be sure to grasp both sides of the unit with both hands when carrying the unit. On illumination To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. It is desirable to install the unit in a room where floor and walls are not of light- reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color. On preventing internal heat build- up The unit is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) at the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust) at the side. Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the unit. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. On cleaning the air filter Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Refer to the “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 60 for the air filter cleaning. On cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to reduce reflection of light. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with respect to the following: Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with water. Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the lens surface. On cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent solution, followed by wiping with a soft dry cloth. Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may damage the finish of the cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. Do not use these chemicals.