Sony Projector Vpl Px15 User Manual

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How to use the adjusters
To adjust the height
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
1Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons.
The adjusters will extend from the projector.
2While pressing the buttons, adjust the height.
Then, release the buttons.
The adjusters will lock, then the height of the
projector will be fixed. For fine adjustment, turn
the adjusters to the right or left.
Note
If the adjusters have been extended to the limit
and you keep turning the adjusters
counterclockwise, the adjusters will stop turning
and the adjuster buttons cannot be pressed. In this
case, turn the adjusters clockwise, and then press
the adjuster buttons again.
3If necessary, turn the rear adjusters to the right or
left to adjust the height of the projector.
Notes
•Be careful not to let the projector down on your
fingers.
•Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the
adjusters out.
Adjuster buttons
Control Panel
1 HELP key
If you need help information during an operation,
press this key to display help messages. The Help
menu lists error recovery techniques depending on
problem type.
2 VOLUME +/– keys
Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers.
+ : Increases the volume.
– : Decreases the volume.
3 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Adjusts the picture to be projected automatically to
give the clearest picture possible while a signal from
the computer is input. Adjusts the shift (up/down and
left/right) at the same time automatically.
Note
Press the APA key when the full image is displayed
on the screen. If there are black edges around the
image, the APA function will not function properly
and the image may extend beyond the screen.
4 RESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value.
This key functions when the menu or a setting item is
displayed on the screen.
5 Arrow (M/m/
						

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7 INPUT key
Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key,
the input signal switches as follows:
Notes
•You can select INPUT-B only if INPUT-B FUNC. in
the INSTALL SETTING menu has been set to ON.
INPUT-B is only available for the VPL-PX15.
•The audio signals are the same for the VIDEO and
S-VIDEO.
•The audio signals are the same for the INPUT-A and
INPUT-B.
8 I / 1 (on / standby) key
Turns the projector on and off when the projector is in
the standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator
lights in green when the power is turned on.
When turning off the power, press the I / 1 key
twice following the message on the screen, or press
and hold the key for about one second.
For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn
off the power” on page 25 (GB).
9 MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the
menu.
0 Indicators
LAMP/COVER: Lights up or flashes under the
following conditions:
•Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of
its life or has reached a high temperature.
•Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover
is not secured firmly.
TEMP (Temperature)/FAN: Lights up or flashes
under the following conditions:
•Lights up when temperature inside the projector
becomes unusually high.
•Flashes when the fan is broken.
Location and Function of Controls
INPUT-A
S-VIDEO VIDEOINPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only)
POWER SAVING: Lights up when the projector is
in the power saving mode. When POWER
SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to
ON, the projector goes into the power saving
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan
keeps running. The power saving mode is
canceled when a signal is input or any key is
pressed. However, in the power saving mode,
none of the keys function for the first 60 seconds.
ON/STANDBY: Lights up or flashes under the
following conditions:
•Lights up in red when the AC power cord is
plugged into the wall outlet. Once in the
standby mode, you can turn on the projector
with the 
I / 1 key.
•Lights up in green when the power is turned on.
•Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after
the power is turned off with the 
I / 1 key. The
fan runs for about 90 seconds after turning off
the power.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly
for the first 60 seconds of that time.
During this first 60 seconds, you cannot turn the
power back on with the 
I / 1 key.
For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN
indicators, see page 40 (GB). 
						

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Location and Function of Controls
Connector Panel
Left side
INPUT B
PC CARDMOUSE
CTRL SPLUG IN POWERAUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
INPUT B
PC CARDMOUSE
CTRL S
PLUG IN POWER
AUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
56 7 8
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PUSH
1 AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
2 INPUT A connectors
Connect to external equipment such as a computer.
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female):
Connects to the monitor output on a computer
using the supplied cable.
When inputting a component or 15k RGB signal,
use the appropriate cable.
For details, see “To connect 15k RGB/Component
equipment” on page 21 (GB).
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack): Connects to the
audio output of the computer.
3 CTRL S /PLUG IN POWER (DC 5V output)
jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to the control S out jack of Sony equipment.
Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the
supplied Remote Commander to use it as a wired
remote control unit. In this case, you do not need to
install batteries in the Remote Commander, since the
power is supplied from this jack.4 INPUT B connectors (VPL-PX15 only)
INPUT B PC CARD slot (Type II): A wireless
LAN PC card or PC memory card can be installed
according to your requirements.
For details, see “Installing a PC card” on page 21 (GB).
INPUT B ETHER connector (10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX): Connects to a computer on a
LAN with a LAN cable when you use the
networking function of this projector.
5 MOUSE connector (6-pin)
Connects to the PS/2 mouse port on a computer via
the supplied mouse cable, to control the mouse
function of the connected computer.
6 USB connector (USB B-plug for upstream, 4-
pin)
Connects to a computer. When you connect the
projector to the computer via this connector, the
projector recognizes that a USB mouse is connected
and you can control the mouse function of the
computer connected to the INPUT A connector using
the supplied Remote Commander. The supplied
application software can be used on the computer
connected to this connector.
7 USB connector (USB A-plug for downstream, 4-
pin)
Connects to USB equipment such as a mouse, camera,
etc.
8 Video input connectors
Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.
S VIDEO connector (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to
the S video output (Y/C video output) of video
equipment.
VIDEO jack (phono type): Connects to the
composite video output of video equipment.
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack): Connects to the
audio output of the VCR.
(This illustration shows the VPL-PX15.) 
						

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Location and Function of Controls
Remote Commander (supplied with
the VPL-PX15/PX10)
Keys which have the same names as those on the
control panel function identically.
Notes on the laser beam
•Do not look into the laser transmitter.
•Do not aim the laser at people.
1 
I / 1 (on / standby) key
2 MUTING keys
Cut off the picture and sound.
PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again to restore the
picture.
AUDIO: Cuts off the sound from the speakers. Press
again or press the VOLUME + key to restore the
sound.
3 INPUT key
4 D KEYSTONE key
Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the
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Location and Function of Controls
qf RESET/ESCAPE key
When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to
PJ: Functions as the RESET key.
When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to
NETWORK (VPL-PX15 only): Functions as the
ESCAPE key of the keyboard when the INPUT B
window is displayed.
qg D ZOOM +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.
This key works only when a signal from a computer is
input.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This
icon indicates the point you want to enlarge. Use
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Location and Function of Controls
Battery installation
1Push and slide to open the lid, then install the two
R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) with the correct
polarity.
2Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
•Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when
inserting batteries.
•Do not mix an old battery with a new one, or
different types of batteries.
•If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander
for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage. If batteries have leaked,
remove them, wipe the battery compartment dry and
replace the batteries with new ones.
Notes on Remote Commander operation
•Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the
infrared beam between the Remote Commander and
the remote control detector on the projector.
•The operation range is limited. The shorter the
distance between the Remote Commander and the
projector is, the wider the angle within which the
commander can control the projector.
Be sure to install
the battery from
the # side. Slide while pressing
down on the lid.
Remote Commander (supplied with
the VPL-PS10)
Keys which have the same names as those on the
control panel function identically.
1 
I / 1 (on / standby) key
2 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
3 ENTER key
4 Joystick
Functions as the mouse of the computer connected to
this projector.
5 Arrow (M/m/
						

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8 RESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value
or returns the enlarged image back to its original size.
9 D ZOOM +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.
This key works only when a signal from a computer is
input.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This
icon indicates the point you want to enlarge. Use
an arrow key (M/m/
						

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Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector
Installing the Projector
This section describes how to install the projector.
The distance between the lens and the screen varies
depending on the size of the screen. Use the following
table as a guide.
For details, see “Installation Example” on page 34 (GB).
For details on ceiling installation, consult with qualified
Sony personnel (fee charged).
Distance between the screen
and the center of the lens
Unit: m (feet)
Screen
size40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300(inches)
Minimum1.5 2.2 3.0 3.7 4.5 5.6 6.8 7.5 9.4 11.3Distance(4.8) (7.3) (9.8) (12.3) (14.8) (18.5) (22.3) (24.8) (31.0) (37.3)
Maximum1.8 2.7 3.6 4.5 5.4 6.8 8.1 9.1 11.3 13.6Distance(5.8) (8.8) (11.8) (14.8) (17.8) (22.2) (26.7) (29.7) (37.2) (44.7)
PUSH
Connecting the Projector
When making connections, be sure to do the
following:
•Turn off all equipment before making any
connections.
•Use the proper cables for each connection.
•Insert the cable plugs properly; plugs that are not
fully inserted often generate noise or cause picture
degradation. When pulling out a cable, be sure to
pull it out grasping the plug, not the cable itself.
Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to connect the projector to
a computer.
For more information, refer to the computer’s
instruction manual.
Notes
•The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, and
SXGA signals. However, we recommend that you
set the output mode of your computer to SVGA
(VPL-PS10) or XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10) mode for
the external monitor.
•If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to
output the signal to both your computer’s display and
an external monitor, the picture of the external
monitor may not appear properly. Set your computer
to output the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your computer.
•The supplied mouse cable may not work properly
depending on your computer.
•This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Display
Data Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible
with DDC
1), turn the projector on according to the
following procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer using the
supplied HD D-sub 15-pin cable.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
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1) DDC™ is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. 
						

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Connecting the Projector
Setting Up and ProjectingOn the USB function
When connecting the projector to a computer using
the USB cable for the first time, the computer
recognizes the following devices automatically.
1USB hub (general use)
2USB human interface device (wireless mouse
function)
3USB human interface device (projector control
function)
The computer also recognizes the device connected to
the downstream connector on the projector.
Recommended operating environment
When you use the USB function, connect your
computer as illustrated in the box on the left.
This application software and the USB function can
be used on a computer loaded with Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000.
Notes
• As the projector recognizes the USB mouse when
the computer is connected to the USB connector, do
not connect anything to the MOUSE connector.
• Your computer may not start correctly when
connected to the projector via the USB cable. In this
case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer,
then connect the computer to the projector using the
USB cable.
• This projector is not guaranteed for suspend or
standby mode. When you use the projector in
suspend or standby mode, disconnect the projector
from the USB port on the computer.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the
recommended computer environments.
To connect an IBM1) PC/AT1) compatible
computer
When you use a USB mouse and USB
equipment
MOUSE
CTRL S
PLUG IN POWER
AUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
USB cable
A type – B
type
(supplied) Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin
cable (supplied) Stereo
audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
to monitor
output to audio
outputto USB
equipment
to USB
connector
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1) IBM
® and PC/AT are a trademark and a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
Computer 
						

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Connecting to a VCR or 15k RGB/
Component Equipment
This section describes how to connect the projector to
a VCR or 15k RGB/component equipment.
For more information, refer to the instruction manuals
of the equipment you are connecting.
To connect a VCR
MOUSE
CTRL S
PLUG IN POWER
AUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
S-Video
cable (not
supplied) Left side
to audio
outputVideo
cable (not
supplied)
VCRto S video
output to video
output
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1) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Connecting the Projector
When you use a PS/2 mouse port
MOUSE
CTRL S
PLUG IN POWER
AUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
Stereo
audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied) Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin
cable (supplied) PS/2
Mouse
cable
(supplied)
to monitor
output to mouse
port (PS/2)to audio
output
To connect a Macintosh1) computer
Use an ADP-20 signal adapter (not supplied). In this
case, however, you cannot control the mouse of the
computer using the Remote Commander.
ComputerStereo
audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)