Sony Projector VPL-DX15 User Manual

							Starting the Network Function or the USB File Viewer With One Keypress (VPL-DX15 only) /
Using the Network Function (VPL-DX15 only)
Convenient Functions
41
Starting the Network 
Function or the USB 
File Viewer With One 
Keypress (VPL-DX15 
only)
The network function or the USB file viewer 
can be easily started by pressing the 
NETWORK or USB key on the Remote 
Commander.
By pressing the NETWORK key on 
the Remote Commander
The network function starts.
By pressing the USB key on the 
Remote Commander
The USB file viewer starts.
Using the Network 
Function (VPL-DX15 
only)
You can use the following functions by using 
the network function of this product.
For details, refer to “Operating Instructions 
for Network/USB File Viewer” included on 
the supplied CD-ROM.
INPUT
MENUNETWORK USB
RESET
AUTO FOCUS
D ZOOM
LENS
ENTER
VOLUME
KEYSTONE/TILT
FREEZEPIC MUTINGAUDIO MUTING
APA
ENTER
USB
NETWORK INPUT 
						

							42Projecting the File in the USB Memory Directly (VPL-DX15 only)
Projecting the File in 
the USB Memory 
Directly (VPL-DX15 
only)
The file in the USB memory connected to 
the  (USB) port can be displayed 
directly on the projected display.
For details, refer to “Operating Instructions 
for Network/USB File Viewer” included on 
the supplied CD-ROM. 
						

							43Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a 
setting menu or adjustment menu with no 
main menu, or in the next menu window. If 
you select an item name followed by an 
arrow (B), the next menu window with the 
setting items appears.
To change the on-screen menu language, see 
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page 29.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
2Use the v or V key to select a menu, 
then press the 
B or ENTER key.
The items that can be set or adjusted 
with the selected menu appear. The item 
presently selected is shown in yellow.
3Use the v or V key to select the item, 
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu, in a setting menu, in an 
adjustment menu or in the next menu 
window. This manual contains explanations for the 
VPL-DX10/DX11 and VPL-DX15 all 
together. Be aware that the VPL-DX15 is 
mainly used for explanation of the display, 
and there may be an item that is not 
displayed due to the model.
VPL-DX15
VPL-DX10/DX11 
						

							44Using a MENU
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
• When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen. When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
You can restore the previous screen 
using b depending on the selected 
item.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
Unadjustable items
The adjustable items are limited depending 
on the input signals. The items that cannot be 
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.
For details, see page 56.
Storage of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector memory.
If no signal is input 
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust 
this item.” appears on the screen.
Setting items Pop-up menu
Setting menu
Adjustment menu
Setting items Next menu window 
						

							45The Picture Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. 
For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 56.
When the video signal is input When the signal is input from a computer
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
A setting value is stored for each setting item.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a 
“dynamic” picture.
Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well 
balanced.
Presentation: Makes the picture bright to be suitable for 
a presentation when the signal is input from a computer 
or an input signal of Network* or USB* is selected.
* VPL-DX15 only
Set according to 
the input signal
Reset The following settings are initialized to their factory preset 
values: “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”, “Hue”, “Color 
Temp.”, “Sharpness”, “DDE”, “Black Level Adj.”, and 
“Gamma Mode” in the Picture menu.
For details, see “Resetting All Setting Values” on page 
30.–
Contrast Adjusts the contrast of pictures.
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower 
the setting, the lower the contrast.80
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower 
the setting, the darker the picture.50
Color Adjusts the intensity of the color density.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower 
the setting, the lower the intensity.50
Hue Adjusts the color tone.
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture 
becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the 
picture becomes.50 
						

							46The Picture Menu
 When the “Picture Mode” is set to “Presentation”, the setting item of “Color Temp.” is not 
displayed.
 For Picture Mode, a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen according to the 
input signal.
 The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB. (VPL-DX15 only)Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.Low
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower 
the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.30
DDE (Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)According to the film source you have selected, make a 
setting for playback.
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3 
Pull-Down film sources with smooth picture movement. 
When the video signal with a format other than the 2-3 
Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is automatically 
selected.
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to 
a progressive format.
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without 
converting.Film
Black Level 
Adj. (Adjust)Dark parts will be clear.
Set according to the input signal source.
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.
Off: Cancels this feature.Off
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. 
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that 
contain lots of text.Graphics Setting items Functions Initial setting
Notes 
						

							47The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Screen Menu
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can also adjust the aspect ratio of the 
picture.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on  the kind of input signals. 
For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 56.
Aspect Full 1
Adjust Signal
,
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Aspect (When the 
video signal is 
input)Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for 
the current input signal. This item is enabled only 
when an video signal (preset memory numbers 1 to 11) 
is input.
Zoom: Select this when black bands are displayed in 
both sides by the squeeze signal.
4:3: Select to view a picture with normal 4:3 aspect 
ratio.
16:9: Select to view a picture squeezed.Set according to 
the input signal
Aspect (When the 
computer signal is 
input)Sets the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for 
the current input signal. This item is enabled only 
when an PC signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) 
is input.
Full1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to 
fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the 
original picture.
Normal: Displays the picture while matching one 
pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The 
picture will be clear but the picture size will be 
smaller.
4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3.
16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9.Set according to 
the input signal 
						

							48The Screen Menu
For Aspect, “Aspect” itself or a part of the setting items cannot be displayed on the screen according 
to the input signal.Adjust Signal Set according to 
the input signal
APA (Auto 
Pixel 
Alignment)Executes the APA when you press the ENTER key. 
The APA function adjusts PHASE, PITCH, and SHIFT 
automatically to suit to the input signal.
The APA function can be used only for a computer 
signal.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image Quality (Smart 
APA)” on page 39.
Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer 
signal, when the computer signal is input.
Adjusts the picture to the point where it looks clearest.
Pitch Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a 
computer.
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower 
the setting, the narrower the picture. Adjust the setting 
to match the number of dots of the input signal.
Shift Adjusts the position of the picture.
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the 
picture moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use b/B 
key to adjust the horizontal position.
V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the 
picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the 
picture moves down. Use v/V key to adjust the 
vertical position. Setting items Functions Initial setting
Note 
						

							49The Screen Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
This projector has 46 types (VPL-DX15)/45 
types (VPL-DX10/DX11) of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the Information 
menu (page 56). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the Screen menu.
This projector has 20 types of user memories 
for Input-A into which you can save the 
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset 
input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first 
time, a memory number is displayed as 0. 
When you adjust the data of the signal using 
the Screen menu, it will be registered in the 
projector. If more than 20 user memory 
items are registered, the newest memory 
always overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 68 to find if the signal 
is registered in the preset memory.
 When “Aspect” of the Screen menu is set to 
other than “Zoom”, a part of the screen may 
be displayed in black.
 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.
About the Preset Memory No.
Notes 
						

							50The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status On: Displays on-screen information (menu, etc.) on 
the projection screen.
Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except for the 
menus, message when turning off the power, and 
warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. Available languages are: English, Dutch, 
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, 
Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified 
Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Korean, Thai, 
Arabic and Turkish.English
Start Up Image On: Displays the Start Up Image on the screen after 
turning on the power.
Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image on the 
screen after turning on the power.On
High Altitude 
ModeUses this item when using the projector at high 
altitudes.
On: Use this setting when using the projector at an 
altitude of 1,500 m or higher.
Off: Use this setting when using the projector at 
normal altitudes.Off
Standby Mode Standard: Lowers the power consumption in 
standby mode.
Low: The power consumption in standby is more 
lowered.Standard
Power Saving 
ModeSelects the power saving mode.
Lamp Cutoff: The lamp goes off and the
 ?/1 key 
lights in orange if no signal is input for 10 minutes. 
The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any 
key is pressed.
Standby: The projector goes into standby mode and 
the 
 ?/1 key lights in red if no signal is input for 10 
minutes. To use it, turn on the power again.
Off: The projector does not go into power saving 
mode.Off