Sony Projector Vpl Px15 User Manual

							VPL-PX15/PX10/PS10
© 2001 Sony Corporation4-083-534-15(1)
VPL-PX15
VPL-PX10
VPL-PS10
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
FR
ES
LCD Data Projector
GB 
						

							2 (GB)
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This label is located on
the rear of the Remote
Commander.
This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes
•Do not aim the laser at people and do not look into the
laser transmitter.
•If the Remote Commander malfunctions or causes a
malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We will
exchange the Remote Commander for a new one based
on the terms of the guarantee.
For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
Laser light shines out of this window.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.This label is located on
the rear of the Remote
Commander.
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2
LASER–STRAHLING,
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN
LASER KLASSE 2
MAX OUTPUT : 1mW EN60825-1
WAVE LENGTH : 645nm /A11:1996
CAUTIONLASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH:645nm
MAX OUTPUT:1mW
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFR
SUBCHAPTER J
SONY CORPORATION
6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA
SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO,  JAPAN
AMANUFACTURED
AVOID EXPOSURE-
LASER RADIATION IS 
EMITTED FROM THIS
APERTURE.
For the customers of the VPL-PX15/PX10 
						

							3 (GB)
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, JapanCanada Europe Australia, New Zealand
Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07 —1)YP332
Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13
Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENAN
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) Use the correct plug for your country.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
•Dit apparaat bevat een vast
ingebouwde batterij die niet
vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de
levensduur van het apparaat.
•Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de
batterij toch vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen
worden door vakbekwaam
servicepersoneel.
•Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever
deze in als klein chemisch afval
(KCA).
•Lever het apparaat aan het einde van
de levensduur in voor recycling, de
batterij zal dan op correcte wijze
verwerkt worden.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
Apparaten ma kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
EnglishGB 
						

							4 (GB) 
						

							5 (GB)
Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)
Features ..................................................................... 8 (GB)
Location and Function of Controls ......................... 9 (GB)
Front / Left Side ....................................................... 9 (GB)
Rear / Right Side / Bottom ....................................... 9 (GB)
Control Panel ......................................................... 11 (GB)
Connector Panel ..................................................... 13 (GB)
Remote Commander (supplied with the
VPL-PX15/PX10) ............................................. 14 (GB)
Remote Commander (supplied with the
VPL-PS10) ........................................................ 16 (GB)
Setting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector ........................................... 18 (GB)
Connecting the Projector ....................................... 18 (GB)
Connecting to a Computer ..................................... 18 (GB)
Connecting to a VCR or 15k RGB/Component
Equipment ......................................................... 20 (GB)
Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15 only) ............... 21 (GB)
Selecting the Menu Language ............................... 23 (GB)
Projecting ................................................................ 24 (GB)
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Using the Menu ....................................................... 27 (GB)
The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 28 (GB)
The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 29 (GB)
The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 31 (GB)
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 32 (GB)
Installation
Installation Example ............................................... 34 (GB)
Notes for Installation .............................................. 35 (GB)
Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 35 (GB)
Unsuitable Conditions for Use ............................... 35 (GB) 
						

							6 (GB)
Maintenance
Maintenance ............................................................ 37 (GB)
Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 37 (GB)
Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 38 (GB)
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 39 (GB)
Other
Specifications ......................................................... 41 (GB)
Index ........................................................................ 44 (GB) 
						

							7 (GB)
Precautions
On safety
•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
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 to 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 aim the laser at people and do not look into
the laser transmitter.
•Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
•Be careful not to catch your fingers with the
adjusters when you lift up the projector. Do not push
hard on the top of the projector with the adjusters
out.
•Be sure to grasp both sides when carrying the
projector.
On illumination
•To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen
should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.
•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use
a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the
contrast ratio.
•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque
draperies.
•It is desirable to install the projector 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
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the
Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not
disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the
cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust)
on the front. Do not block or place anything near these
holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing
picture degradation or damage to the projector.
On cleaning
•To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean
it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.
•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.
•Clean the filter at regular intervals, every 300 hours.
On repacking
Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
About the 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 normal result of the manufacturing process and does
not indicate a malfunction.
Precautions
Overview 
						

							8 (GB)
Features
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A. and other countries).
2) VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
3) NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.
Features
High brightness, high picture quality
•High brightness
Adopting a newly developed optical system and a 200
W UHP lamp allows high brightness (VPL-PX15/
PX10: light output 2000 ANSI lumen, VPL-PS10:
light output 1500 ANSI lumen) and excellent
uniformity on the picture.
•High resolution
VPL-PX15/PX10
Three 0.9-inch, approximately 790,000 pixel, XGA
panels provide a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots for
RGB input and 750 horizontal TV lines for video
input.
VPL-PS10
Three 0.9-inch, approximately 480,000 pixel, SVGA
panels provide a resolution of 800 × 600 dots for RGB
input and 600 horizontal TV lines for video input.
Simple setup
•Simple setup with external equipment
The projector has 37 preset data items for input
signals in memory, which allows you to project a
clear picture on the screen simply by connecting
equipment and pressing the APA (Auto Pixel
Alignment) key.
•Compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub
functions
You can connect USB equipment (e.g., a USB mouse)
to the projector, and also control the projector by
using the “Projector Station” application software
(CD-ROM) supplied with the projector from a
computer operated with Microsoft
1) Windows1) 98,
Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000. Using this
application software, you can open a file you want to
use for your presentation with the supplied Remote
Commander.
Easy presentation
•Multi functional Remote Commander with mouse
control functions
You can operate a computer connected to this
projector with the Remote Commander since the unit
has a built-in mouse receiver.
•Digital zoom / freeze functions
This projector has a digital zoom function that enables
you to enlarge the image at a desired location on the
screen. The freeze function allows you to freeze the
picture projected. The frozen picture continues to be
projected even if the equipment is disconnected from
the video source.
Accepts various input signals
•Scan converter loaded
This projector has a built-in scan converter that
converts the input signal to 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-
PX15/PX10) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-PS10).
•Compatible input signals
This projector accepts composite, S video, and
component video signals as well as 15k RGB, VGA
2),
SVGA2), XGA2), and SXGA2) signals, which can all be
displayed.
•Compatible with six color systems
Any of the NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.433), PAL-
M, or PAL-N color systems can be selected
automatically or manually.
Other functions
•Networking compatibility (Wireless compatible,
VPL-PX15 only)
The projector is equipped with a PC CARD slot and
ETHER connector, which allows you to connect the
unit to a wired or wireless LAN.
For information on the networking function of this
projector, refer to the Operating Instructions for
Networking supplied with the unit. 
						

							9 (GB)
Location and Function of
Controls
Front / Left Side
1 Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the picture.
2 Focus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
3 Front remote control detector
4 Ventilation holes (exhaust)
5 Lens
Remove the lens cap before projection.
6 Adjuster buttons
7 Handle release
Push to make the carrying handle 0 pop up.
8 Connector panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13 (GB).
9Connector panel cover
If necessary, open this cover to use the connectors on
the connector panel. You can remove the cover by
releasing the connector panel cover lock qf.
PUSH
q;Carrying handle
Use the handle release 7 to make the handle pop up
from the projector for carrying.
qa Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on page 11 (GB).
qs Rear remote control detector
qd Left speaker
Rear / Right Side / Bottom
Location and Function of Controls
1
2
3
45
678q; qa
9
P
U
S
H
PUSH
qd qs wsql wa w; ql qk qj
qg qf qh
Left side
Connector panel cover (This illustration shows the VPL-PX15.) 
						

							10 (GB)
qfConnector panel cover lock
Used to remove/install the connector panel cover 9.
qg Rear adjusters
qh Adjusters
When a picture is projected on an exterior of the
screen, adjust the picture using these adjusters.
For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use
the adjusters” on page 11 (GB).
qj Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable (made by
Kensington)
1).
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s
MicroSaver
 ®1) Security System.
If you require further information, contact
Kensington
2855 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403
In North America
Phone: 800-235-6708
Fax: 800-247-1317
Outside North America
Phone: 847-541-9500
Home page address:
http://www.kensington.com/
qk Lamp cover
ql Ventilation holes (intake)
w; Right speaker
Location and Function of Controls
Bottom
While pressing both sides of the lock, slide the
connector cover outward to release it.
11 2
wa Air filter cover lock
Used to remove the air filter cover.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 38 (GB).
Note
Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure
optimal performance.
ws Ventilation holes (intake) / air filter cover
Notes
•Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it
may cause internal heat build-up.
•Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
1) Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of Kensington Technology Group.