Sony Projector Vpl Px15 User Manual

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To connect 15k RGB/Component
equipment
Notes
• Set the aspect ratio using ASPECT in the INPUT
SETTING menu according to the input signal.
For details, see page 30 (GB).
• When you connect the projector to 15k RGB/
component video equipment, select RGB,
component or VCR GBR with the INPUT-A setting
in the SET SETTING menu.
• Use the composite sync signal when you input the
external sync signal from 15k RGB/component
equipment.
MOUSE
CTRL S
PLUG IN POWER
AUDIO
AUDIOVIDEOS VIDEO
INPUT A~AC IN
SMF-402 Signal Cable (not
supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin
(male) y 3 × phono jack Left side
to audio
output Stereo
audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
15k RGB/Component
equipmentto RGB/
component
output
PUSH
Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15
only)
This projector is networking compatible. Using a
wireless LAN PC card or a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
LAN cable, you can connect the projector to a
wireless or wired LAN. You can also install a PC
memory card.
This section describes how to connect to a LAN and
how to install a PC card.
Whenever you connect the projector to a LAN or use
a memory card, set INPUT-B FUNC. in the
INSTALL SETTING menu to ON.
For details, see page 33 (GB).
Installing a PC card
When you use a wireless LAN PC card or memory
card, insert the card into the INPUT B PC CARD
slot.
To remove the PC card from the slot, press the eject
button.
PC card
Insert the card with the arrow mark
facing toward the slot.The eject button pops out
when the card is inserted.
Connecting the Projector 
						

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Connection using a wireless LAN PC card
INPUT B
PC CARD
INPUT A~AC IN
PUSH
Connecting the Projector
Left side of the projector Wireless LAN PC card
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
(recommended)
Computer
Wireless LAN
access point
(IEEE802.11b
compliant)
(recommended)Wireless LAN PC card
(IEEE802.11b compliant) (specified)
to Hub/router
Wireless LAN PC card
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
(recommended)Computer
Connection using a wireless LAN PC card
(Peer to Peer mode)
INPUT B
PC CARD
INPUT A~AC IN
PUSH
Left side of the projector Wireless LAN PC card
(IEEE802.11b compliant)
(recommended)Computer
Wireless LAN PC card
(IEEE802.11b compliant) (specified)
Notes
•For details on the recommended PC card or wireless
LAN access point, see the supplied “Specified/
recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN Access
Point.”
•When you use a LAN, you must set the IP address.
For details on how to set the IP address, etc., see the
supplied “Operating Instructions for Networking.” 
						

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1) PowerPoint is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A. and other countries).
INPUT B
PC CARD
INPUT A~AC IN
PUSH
Computer
Left side of the projector to router
LAN cableHubComputer
Computer LAN cableLAN cable
LAN cable
Connecting using the ETHER connector
Installing a memory card
If you store a file created with Microsoft PowerPoint1)
in a memory card and insert it into the INPUT B PC
CARD slot, you can run a presentation without
connecting a computer.
For inserting and removing a memory card, see “Installing
a PC card” on page 21 (GB).
For details on the recommended memory card, see the
supplied “Specified/recommended PC Card/Wireless LAN
Access Point.”
to INPUT B
EHTER connector
Connecting the Projector / Selecting the Menu Language
Selecting the Menu
Language
You can select the language to be used in the menu
and other on screen displays from 9 languages. The
factory setting is ENGLISH.
1Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
2Press the I / 1 key to turn on the power.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu display appears.
4Press the M or m key to select the SET SETTING
menu, then press the , or ENTER key.
The SET SETTING menu appears.
HELP LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FANPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBY
RESET APA VOLUME
ENTERINPUT MENU
14,5,6 3 2
SET SETTING
STATUS: ON
INPUT-A: COMPUTER
AUTO INPUT SEL:OFF
     LANGUAGE:ENGLISHPOWER SAVING:OFFIR RECEIVER:FRONT&REARINPUT-A
ENTER key 
						

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HELP LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
FANPOWER
SAVINGON/
STANDBY
RESET APA VOLUME
ENTERINPUT MENU
MUTINGPICAUDIO
HELP
APA
LASER
INPUTD KEYSTONE
FREEZE
PJ NETWORKON COMMAND
OFF
VOLUME
ENTER
FUNCTION
RM-PJM15
PROJECTOR
D ZOOMCLICKRESET/
ESCAPE
MENU/
TAB
R
1
23
2
332
I / 1
INPUT
FREEZE
MENU ENTER
D KEYSTONEMS SLIDE
RESET
FUNCTIOND ZOOM12
APA
+
–RCLICK
Selecting the Menu Language / Projecting
5Press the M or m key to select LANGUAGE, then
press the , or ENTER key.
6Press the M or m key to select a language, then
press the < or ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected language.
To clear the menu display
Press the MENU key.
The menu display disappears automatically if no key
is pressed for one minute.
Projecting
Rear remote
control detectorON/STANDBY
indicator
APA key APA key
for VPL-PX15/PX10 for VPL-PS10
1After all equipment is connected completely, plug
the AC power cord into the wall outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the
projector goes into the standby mode.
2Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Turn on all equipment connected to the projector.
Press the INPUT key to select the input source.
INPUT-A: Selects the video signal input from the
INPUT A connector.
INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only): Selects display of
the INPUT B (Windows CE) window.
VIDEO: Selects the video signal input from the
VIDEO jack on the video input connectors.
S-VIDEO: Selects the video signal input from the
S VIDEO connector on the video input
connectors.
4Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the
picture.
5Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
Note
Looking into the lens when the projector is projecting
an image may cause injury to your eyes.
To cut off the picture
Press the PIC MUTING key on the Remote
Commander (VPL-PX15/PX10 only). To restore the
picture, press the PIC MUTING key again.
To get the clearest picture
You can get the best picture automatically when a
signal from the computer is input. Press the APA key.
The picture is automatically adjusted to project the
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Notes
•Adjust the signal when a still picture is displayed on
the screen.
•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.
•If you switch the input signal or re-connect a
computer, press the APA key again to get the
suitable picture.
•“ADJUSTING” appears on the screen. To restore the
original screen, press the APA key again during the
adjustment.
•“Complete!” appears on the screen when the picture
is adjusted properly. However, depending on the
kinds of input signal, the picture may not always be
adjusted properly.
•Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu
when you adjust the picture manually.
For details on the INPUT SETTING menu, see page 29
(GB).
To correct trapezoidal distortion
When the projected image is a trapezoid, correct it by
pressing the D KEYSTONE key on the Remote
Commander or by adjusting DIGIT KEYSTONE in
the INSTALL SETTING menu.
When the base edge is longer than the upper
edge as shown in the figure below:
When the upper edge is longer than the base
edge as shown in the figure below:
For details on “DIGIT KEYSTONE,” see page 33 (GB).
Set the value to negative.
Set the value to positive.
Projecting
To turn off the power
1Press the I / 1 key.
“Power OFF?” appears on the screen.
Note
The message will disappear if you press any key
except the I / 
1 key, or if you do not press any
key for five seconds.
2Press the I / 1 key again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and
the fan continues to run for about 90 seconds to
reduce internal heat build-up. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first
60 seconds. During this first 60 seconds, you will
not be able to turn the power back on with the
I / 
1 key.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet
after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY
indicator lights in red.
When you cannot confirm the on-screen
message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen message at
anytime, you can turn off the power by holding the
I / 
1 key for about one second.
Note
Do not unplug the AC power cord while the
fan is still running; otherwise, the fan will
stop even though the internal heat level is
still high. This may lead to a breakdown of the
projector.
Cleaning the air filter
Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure
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To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom
function)
You can enlarge an area on the image you select.
This function works only when a signal from a
computer is input.
1Project the original size picture and press the D
ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander.
The Digital Zoom icon appears in the center of the
image.
2Move the icon to a point in the center of the
portion of the image you want to enlarge. Use the
arrow keys (M/m/
						

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Using the Menu
Using the Menu
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for
making various adjustments and settings.
Note
(VPL-PX15/PX10 only)
Before operation, confirm that the PJ/NETWORK
select switch on the Remote Commander is set to PJ.
If it is set to NETWORK, the menu display will not
appear even when you press the MENU key on the
Remote Commander.
To select the language used in the menu, see page
23 (GB).
1Press the MENU key.
The menu display appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow
button.
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: 80
BRIGHT: 50
RGB ENHANCER:30GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS
COLOR TEMP: LOW
VOLUME: 50INPUT-A
2Use the M or m key to select a menu, then press
the , or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
SET SETTING
STATUS: ON
INPUT-A: COMPUTER
AUTO INPUT SEL:OFF
      LANGUAGE: ENGLISHPOWER SAVING:OFFIR RECEIVER:FRONT&REARINPUT-A
3Select an item.
Use the M or m key to select the item, then press
the , or ENTER key.
4Make settings or adjustments on an item.
For details on setting individual items, see the relevant
menu pages.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu display disappears automatically if no key
is pressed for one minute.
To reset items that have been adjusted
Press the RESET key.
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the settings
appearing on the screen will be reset to their factory
preset values.
Items that can be reset are:
•“CONTRAST, ” “BRIGHT, ” “COLOR, ” “HUE,”
“SHARP,” and “RGB ENHANCER” in the
PICTURE CTRL menu.
•“DOT PHASE, ” “SIZE H,” and “SHIFT” in the
INPUT SETTING menu.
•“DIGIT KEYSTONE” in the INSTALL SETTING
menu.
About the retention of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the projector
memory.
When no signal is input
When there is no input signal, “NO INPUT–Cannot
adjust this item.” appears on the screen, and the items
mentioned above cannot be adjusted.
About the menu display
You can set the display position of the menu, the
intensity of the background picture, and the color of
the menu items as you like.
For details, see page 33 (GB).
Menus           Setting items
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu 
						

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The PICTURE CTRL Menu
The PICTURE CTRL Menu
The PICTURE CTRL (control) menu is used for
adjusting the picture.
Unadjustable items for a particular input signal are not
displayed in the menu.
Operation
1. Select an item
Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the
, or ENTER key.
2. Adjust an item
•When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the value, press the M or , key.
To decrease the value, press the m or < key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.
•When changing the setting:
Press the M or m key to change the setting.
Press the ENTER or < key to restore the original
screen.
CONTRAST
Adjusts the picture contrast.
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast.
The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.
BRIGHT
Adjusts the picture brightness.
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture.
The lower the setting, the darker the picture.
COLOR
Adjusts color intensity.
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity.
The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.
HUE
Adjusts color tones.
The higher the setting, the more the picture becomes
greenish.
The lower the setting, the more the picture becomes
purplish.
SHARP
Adjusts the picture sharpness.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture.
The lower the setting, the softer the picture.
RGB ENHANCER
Adjusts the picture sharpness when RGB signals are
input.
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture.
The lower the setting, the softer the picture.
D. (Dynamic) PICTURE
Emphasizes the black color.
ON: Emphasizes the black color to produce a bolder
“dynamic” picture.
OFF: Reproduces the dark portions of the picture
accurately, in accordance with the source signal.
GAMMA MODE
Selects a gamma correction curve.
GRAPHICS: Improves the reproduction of half
tones. Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
TEXT: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for
images that contain lots of text.
COLOR TEMP
Adjusts the color temperature.
HIGH: Makes the white color bluish.
LOW: Makes the white color reddish.
When the video signal is input
When the RGB signal is input
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: 80
BRIGHT: 50
COLOR: 50
HUE: 50
SHARP: 50
D.PICTURE: ON
COLOR TEMP: LOW
COLOR SYS: AUTO
VOLUME: 50VIDEO
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: 80
BRIGHT: 50
RGB ENHANCER:30GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS
COLOR TEMP: LOW
VOLUME: 50INPUT-A 
						

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COLOR SYS (System)
Selects the color system of the input signal.
AUTO: Automatically selects one of the following
signals: NTSC
3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43.
PAL-M/N: Automatically selects one of the
following signals: PAL-M/PAL-N, NTSC
3.58.
Normally, set to AUTO.
If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color
system appropriate to the input signal.
VOLUME
Adjusts the volume. The volume can be adjusted for
each of INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-PX15 only),
VIDEO and S VIDEO input.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Item Input signal
Video orComponentRGB1)
S video (Y/C)Video GBR
CONTRAST
BRIGHT
COLOR–
HUE–
SHARP–
RGB–––
ENHANCER
D. PICTURE––
GAMMA – – –
MODE
COLOR
TEMP
COLOR
–––
SYS
VOLUME
 : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/can not be set
1) The RGB signals of a computer
(except for B & W)
(NTSC3.58/
4.43 only)
The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the
input signal.
Unadjustable items for a particular input signal are not
displayed in the menu.
Operation
1. Select an item
Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the
, or ENTER key.
2. Adjust an item
•When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the value, press the M or , key.
To decrease the value, press the m or < key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the original screen.
•When changing the setting:
Press the M or m key to change the setting.
Press the ENTER or < key to restore the original
screen.
DOT PHASE
Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal
input from the INPUT A/B connector. Adjust the
picture further for a finer picture after the picture is
adjusted by pressing the APA key. Adjust the picture
to the point where it looks clearest.
When the video signal is input
When the RGB signal is input
Memory No.
Signal typeMemory No.
Signal type
The PICTURE CTRL Menu / The INPUT SETTING Menu
INPUT SETTING
SHIFT H: 200 V: 30
ASPECT: 16:9
NO.01
VIDEO/60VIDEO
INPUT SETTING
DOT PHASE: 0
SIZE  H: 1056
SHIFT H: 200 V: 30
SCAN CONV: ON
NO.17
800x600INPUT-A 
						

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SIZE H
Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture input from
the INPUT A/B connector.
The higher the setting, the larger the horizontal size of
the picture.
The lower the setting, the smaller the horizontal size
of the picture. Adjust the setting according to the dots
of the input signal.
For details on a suitable value for preset signals, see page
31 (GB).
SHIFT
Adjusts the position of the picture input from the
INPUT A/B connectors or video input connectors.
H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
V adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
As the setting for H increases, the picture moves to
the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture
moves to the left.
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up,
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down.
Use the < or , key to adjust the horizontal position
and the M or m key for the vertical position.
ASPECT
Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
When inputting a 16:9 (squeezed) signal from
equipment such as a DVD player, set this to 16:9.
4:3 : When a picture with a ratio of 4:3 is input.
16:9 : When a picture with a ratio of 16:9 (squeezed)
is input.
SCAN CONV (Scan converter)
Converts the signal to display the picture according to
the screen size.
ON: Displays the picture according to the screen
size. The picture will lose some clarity.
OFF: Displays the picture while matching one pixel
of the input picture element to that of the LCD.
The picture will be clear but the picture size will
be smaller.
Note
This item will not be displayed in the following cases.
VPL-PX15/PX10: When an XGA or SXGA signal is
input.
VPL-PS10: When an SVGA, XGA or SXGA signal is
input.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Item Input signal
Video or Video GBR RGB1)
S video (Y/C)
Component
DOT – – –PHASE
SIZE H – – –
SHIFT
ASPECT–
SCAN – – –   
 2)
CONV
 : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/can not be set
1) The RGB signals of a computer
2) VPL-PX15/PX10: lower than SVGA only; VPL-PS10:
lower than VGA only
About the preset memory No.
This projector has 37 kinds of preset data for input
signals (the preset memory). The memory number of
the current input signal and the signal type are
displayed when the preset signal is input. This
projector automatically detects the signal type. When
the signal has been registered in the preset memory, a
suitable picture is displayed on the screen according to
the signal type. You can adjust the picture through the
INPUT SETTING menu.
This projector also has 20 kinds of user memories for
each INPUT A/B. When an unpreset signal is input
for the first time, the memory number is displayed as
0. If the input signal is adjusted in the INPUT
SETTING menu, the setting made via INPUT A/B is
stored. When more than 20 user memory items are
registered for each INPUT A/B, the newest memory
item is automatically stored over the oldest one.
The INPUT SETTING Menu