Sony Projector VPL-DX15 User Manual

							51The Setup Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu If you turn on “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the 
projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp.
 When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On”, the number of turns of the fan increases, and the 
fan noise becomes slightly louder.
 If “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the unit is in standby mode.
 When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if “Input-A Signal Sel.” set to “Auto,” 
select the item according to the input signal.
 Normally, set “Color System” to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the 
color system appropriate for the input signal.
Volume Adjusts the volume. 30
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment 
connected to the INPUT A connector.
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by 
selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT key.
Auto : Selects the input signal type automatically.
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.
Vid eo GBR : Inputs the signal from a TV game or 
HDTV broadcast.
Component: Inputs the component signal from a 
DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital 
tuner, etc.Auto
Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.
Auto : Selects the color system of the input signal 
automatically from among NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, 
NTSC4.43,  PA L - M ,  PA L - N ,  o r  PA L 6 0 .
“NTSC3.58”–“PAL-N”: Allows you to set the color 
system to the selected system manually.Auto
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. – Setting items Functions Initial setting
Notes 
						

							52The Function Menu
The Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Smart  APA Executes APA automatically when a computer signal is 
input.
For details, see “Adjusting the Image Quality (Smart 
APA)” on page 39.
On: For Smart APA to be active
Off: For Smart APA to be inactiveOn
Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input 
signal automatically when the INPUT key is pressed.
On: Checks if an input signal of Input-A, Network*, 
USB*, Video and S-Video in order when the INPUT 
key is pressed, and then displays the input terminal at 
which the input signal is detected. (* VPL-DX15 
only)
Network and USB are always displayed, as they have 
input signals (VPL-DX15 only).
Off: Sets when you want to select an input selector 
with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting 
manually.Off
Background Selects the background color of the screen when no 
signal is input.
Black: The background color will be black.
Blue: The background color will be blue.Blue
Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys of the projector so that 
the projector can be operated only with the Remote 
Commander.
On: 
For Panel Key Lock to be activeFor details, see “Using the Security Function” on 
page 33.
To release the lock with the projector, press and hold 
the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power 
is on. The lock will be released and “Panel Key 
Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”
Off: 
For Panel Key Lock to be inactive
Off 
						

							53The Function Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
 You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
 For APA, the picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
 Adjust the “Phase,” “Pitch,” and “Shift” items in the Screen menu when you adjust the picture 
manually. Security Lock Sets whether to require the user to input a password 
when turning on the power.
On: For Security Lock to be active
For details, see “Using the Security Function” on 
page 33.
Off: For Security Lock to be inactiveOff Setting items Functions Initial setting
Notes 
						

							54The Installation Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
 Since the V keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, sometimes the image will be 
deteriorated.
 When the Lamp Mode is set to “High”, the sound from the fan to cool the lamp, etc. is often 
excessive.
Lamp Mode Standard
Direct Power ON OffAuto
Setting items Functions Initial setting
V Keystone Sets Auto V Keystone correction.
Au to : For Auto V Keystone correction to be active
Manual: For Auto V Keystone correction to be inactive
For details, see “Correcting the Trapezoidal Distortion 
Automatically (Auto V Keystone Correction)” on page 
31.Auto
Image Flip Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or 
vertically. 
Use this item for installation for rear projection.
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.
H: Flips the picture horizontally. 
V: Flips the picture vertically.
Off: The picture does not flip.Off
Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.
High: For the projected image to be brighter than 
Standard
Select this when ambient lighting is too bright to view the 
display clearly.
Standard: For the projected image in standard brightnessStandard
Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the 
power on/off the entire system.
You can turn the power on/off without pressing the ?/1 
key.Off
Notes 
						

							55The Network Setting Menu (VPL-DX15 only)
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Network Setting Menu (VPL-DX15 only)
The Network Setting menu is used to set the network of this unit.
To Network Setting
Switches to Network Setting window
when you press [ENTER].
Setting items Functions
Network Setting The network setting window appears. For details, refer to “Operating 
Instructions For Network/USB File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-
ROM. 
						

							56The Information Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical 
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
 fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input 
signal used on the projector.
 You cannot change the displays listed above.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated 
in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
VPL-DX15
Memory number
Signal type
Setting items Functions
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH (horizontal 
frequency)Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.
fV (vertical 
frequency)Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.
Memory No. Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.
Signal Type Displays the type of the input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Notes
Item Input signal
Video/
S-VideoComponent Video GBR Computer Network*5USB*5
Picture Modezzzzzz
Contrastzzzzzz
Brightnesszzzzzz
Colorz*1zz––– 
						

							57The Information Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– :  Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: Except B & W*2:NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W*3: Adjustable only when the “Picture Mode” is set to “Dynamic” or “Standard”*4: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only*5: VPL-DX15 only/The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB.
Screen menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*6: VPL-DX15 only
Huez*2zz–––
Color Temp.zzzz*3z*3z*3
Sharpnesszzz–––
DDEzzz–––
Black Level Adj.zzz–––
Gamma Mode––z*4zzz
Item Input signal
Video/
S-VideoComponent Video GBR Computer Network*5USB*5
Item Input signal
Video/
S-VideoComponent Video GBR Computer Network*6USB*6
Aspectzzzz––
Adjust Signal
APA
–––z––
Phase–––z––
Pitch–––z––
Shift–zzz–– 
						

							58Replacing the Lamp
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is a 
consumable product. Thus, replace the lamp 
with a new one in the following cases.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the 
screen
 The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in 
orange (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) (Refer 
to page 64 for another possible cause.)
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use. 
Use an LMP-D200 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-D200 
may cause damage to the projector.
The lamp remains hot after the projector is 
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the 
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you 
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour 
for the lamp to cool.
 If the lamp breaks, contact qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If 
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or 
injured.
 When removing the lamp, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp 
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the 
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
When replacing the lamp after using the 
projector, wait for at least an hour for the 
lamp to cool.
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.
Be sure that the projector is stable after 
turning it over.
3Open the lamp cover by loosening one 
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other 
screws.
4Loosen the two screws on the lamp 
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). 
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out 
the lamp unit by the handle (c).
Caution
Notes
Note
Note
Note
Bottom
Fold out the handle. 
						

							59Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
 
Do not put your hands into the lamp 
replacement slot, and do not allow any 
liquid or other objects into the slot to avoid 
electrical shock or fire. 
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place (a). Tighten the 
two screws (b). Fold down the handle 
to replace it (c).
 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp and a inside conductor.
 Insert the handle firmly to attach it 
securely.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Close the lamp cover and tighten one 
screw.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord. 
The ?/1 key lights in red.
9Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector 
on.
10Press the MENU key, and then select 
the Setup menu.
11Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then 
press the ENTER key.
“Settings for Lamp replacement. Has the 
projection Lamp been replaced?” is 
displayed in the menu screen.
12Select “Yes” with the b key, and then 
press the ENTER key.
The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0, 
“Lamp Timer Reset Complete!” is 
displayed in the menu screen.
Caution
Notes
Note
Fold down 
the handle.
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).
Settings for Lamp replacement.
Has the projection Lamp been replaced?
Ye sNo
Lamp Timer Reset 
						

							60Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned after 
approximately 500 hours use. Remove the 
air filter cover then remove the dust with a 
cloth lightly dampened with mild detergent 
solution.
The time needed to clean the air filter will 
vary depending on the environment or how 
the projector is used.
1Turn the power off and unplug the 
ower cord.
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector and turn the 
projector over.
3Remove the air filter cover.
4Remove the filter inside, and then 
wipe its dust with mild detergent.
5Return the filter to the air filter cover.
6Return the air filter cover.
 If the dust cannot be removed from the air 
filter, replace the air filter with a new one.
For details on new air filter, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
 Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; it 
may cause a problem if the air filter cover is 
not installed properly.
Notes