Sony Projector Vpl Px15 User Manual

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Preset signals
1) VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.
2) PC-98 is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Since the data is recalled from the preset memory for
the following signals, you can use this preset data by
adjusting SIZE H. Make finer adjustments using
SHIFT.
Signal Memory No. SIZE H
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19”
25 1328
Macintosh 21”
27 1456
Sony News 36 1708
PC-9821 36 1600
1280 × 1024
WS Sunmicro 37 1664
Note
When the aspect ratio of an input signal is other than
4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the
settings of the projector.
Operation
1. Select an item
Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the
, or ENTER key.
2. Change the setting
Press the M or m key to change the setting.
To restore the original screen, press the ENTER or <
key.
SET SETTING
STATUS: ON
INPUT-A: COMPUTER
AUTO INPUT SEL:OFF
     LANGUAGE:ENGLISHPOWER SAVING:OFFIR RECEIVER:FRONT&REARINPUT-A
The INPUT SETTING Menu / The SET SETTING Menu
Memory Preset signalfH fV SyncSIZE
No.(kHz) (Hz)H
1Video 60 Hz15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg
2Video 50 Hz15.625 50.000 H-neg V-neg
3480/60i15.734 59.940
S on G/Y or
4575/50i15.625 50.000Composite sync
6640 × 350VGA mode 131.469 70.086 H-pos V-neg 800
7VGA VESA1) 85 Hz37.861 85.080 H-pos V-neg 832
8640 × 400PC-98012) Normal24.823 56.416 H-neg V-neg 848
9VGA mode 231.469 70.086 H-neg V-pos 800
10VGA VESA 85 Hz37.861 85.080 H-neg V-pos 832
11640 × 480VGA mode 331.469 59.940 H-neg V-neg 800
12Macintosh 13”35.000 66.667 H-neg V-neg 864
13VGA VESA 72 Hz37.861 72.809 H-neg V-neg 832
14VGA VESA 75 Hz37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg 840
15VGA VESA 85 Hz43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg 832
16800 × 600SVGA VESA 56 Hz35.156 56.250 H-pos V-pos 1024
17SVGA VESA 60 Hz37.879 60.317 H-pos V-pos 1056
18SVGA VESA 72 Hz48.077 72.188 H-pos V-pos 1040
19SVGA VESA 75 Hz46.875 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1056
20SVGA VESA 85 Hz53.674 85.061 H-pos V-pos 1048
21832 × 624Macintosh 16”49.724 74.550 H-neg V-neg 1152
221024 × 768XGA VESA 43 Hz35.524 43.479 H-pos V-pos 1264
23XGA VESA 60 Hz48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1344
24XGA VESA 70 Hz56.476 69.955 H-neg V-neg 1328
25XGA VESA 75 Hz60.023 75.029 H-pos V-pos 1312
26XGA VESA 85 Hz68.677 84.997 H-pos V-pos 1376
271152 × 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz63.995 70.016 H-pos V-pos 1472
28SXGA VESA 75 Hz67.500 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1600
29SXGA VESA 85 Hz77.487 85.057 H-pos V-pos 1568
301152 × 900Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg V-neg 1504
31Sunmicro HI 71.713 76.047Composite sync1472
321280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz60.000 60.000 H-pos V-pos 1800
33SXGA VESA 75 Hz75.000 75.000 H-pos V-pos 1728
341280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz46.433 43.436 H-pos V-pos 1696
35SGI-553.316 50.062 S on G 1680
36SXGA VESA 60 Hz63.974 60.013 H-pos V-pos 1696
37SXGA VESA 75 Hz79.976 75.025 H-pos V-pos 1688
38SXGA VESA 85 Hz91.146 85.024 H-pos V-pos 1530 
						

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The INSTALL SETTING
Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing
the install settings of the projector.
INPUT-B FUNC. is displayed only for the VPL-
PX15.
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.
INSTALL SETTING
KEYSTONE MEM:ONDIGIT KEYSTONE:0INSTALLATION:CEILING-FRONTMENU POSITION:CENTERMENU COLOR:STANDARDMENU BACKGRND:STANDARDINPUT-B FUNC.:ON
LAMP TIMER: 234HINPUT-A
STATUS (on-screen display)
Sets up the on-screen display.
ON: Shows all of the on-screen display.
OFF: Turns off the on-screen display except for the
menus, a message when turning off the power,
and warning messages.
For details on the warning messages, see page 40 (GB).
INPUT-A
Selects the computer, component or video GBR (15k
RGB) signal input from the INPUT A connector.
Note
If the setting is not correct, “Please check INPUT-A
setting.” appears on the screen and the color of the
picture becomes strange or the picture is not
displayed.
AUTO INPUT SEL
When set to ON, the projector detects input signals in
the following order: INPUT-A/INPUT-B (VPL-PX15
only)/VIDEO/S-VIDEO. It indicates the input channel
when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is
pressed.
LANGUAGE
Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen
displays.
Available languages are: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and
Korean.
POWER SAVING
When set to ON, the projector goes into the power
saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
IR RECEIVER
Selects the remote control detectors on the front and
rear of the projector.
FRONT & REAR: Activates both the front and rear
detectors.
FRONT: Activates the front detector only.
REAR: Activates the rear detector only.
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KEYSTONE MEM
ON: The DIGIT KEYSTONE setting is stored.
The data is retrieved when the projector power is
turned on. The setting will remain the same every
time.
OFF: The DIGIT KEYSTONE is reset to 0 when the
power is turned on next time.
DIGIT KEYSTONE
Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the
projection angle.
If the base edge of the image is longer, set a negative
value; if the upper edge is longer, set a positive value
to display the image as a rectangle.
INSTALLATION
Set this item to reverse the picture horizontally or
vertically.
FLOOR-FRONT: The picture is not reversed.
CEILING-FRONT: The picture is reversed
horizontally and vertically.
FLOOR-REAR: The picture is reversed
horizontally.
CEILING-REAR: The picture is reversed
vertically.
Note
When using a mirror, be careful of how the
installation is carried out since the picture may be
reversed.
MENU POSITION
Selects the display position of the menu from TOP
LEFT, BOTTOM LEFT, CENTER, TOP RIGHT and
BOTTOM RIGHT.
MENU COLOR
Selects the tone of the menu display from
STANDARD, WARM, COOL, GREEN or GRAY.
MENU BACKGRND
Selects the intensity of the background picture of the
menu display from DARK, STANDARD or LIGHT.
INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15 only)
Set to ON when using the Windows CE function.
Note
Be sure to exit every application that is open before
you switch the setting from ON to OFF. Otherwise,
the system may crash and you may not be able to
restart the projector.
LAMP TIMER
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
Note
This only displays the time. You cannot alter the
display.
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a x
b
c
PUSH
PUSH
+   0   Ð
a: Distance between the screen and the center
of the lens
b: Distance from the floor to the center of the
lens
c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the
projector
x: Free
Center of the lens Center of the screen Wall
Floor Distance between the front of the
cabinet and the center of the lens
Standard lens:
Ð25.4 mm (Ð1 inch)
Installation Example
Installation Example
SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum1458 2217 2977 3736 4495 5635 6774 7533 9432 11330
a(57 1/2)(87 1/2)(117 3/8)(147 3/8)(177 1/4)(221 3/4)(266 5/8)(296 1/2)(371 3/8)(446 1/8)
Maximum1764 2675 3586 4497 5408 6774 8141 9052 11329 13607
(69 3/8)(105 1/4)(141 3/8)(177 1/4)(213 1/8)(266 5/8)(320 5/8)(356 3/8)(446 1/8)(536)
bx–305 x–457 x–610 x–762 x–914 x–1143 x–1372 x–1524 x–1905 x–2286
(x–12) (x–18) (x–24) (x–30) (x–36) (x–45) (x–54) (x–60) (x–75 1/8)(x–90 1/8)
cx–388 x–541 x–693 x–845 x–998 x–1226 x–1455 x–1607 x–1988 x–2369
(x–15 3/8)(x–21 3/8)(x–27 3/8)(x–33 3/8)(x–39 3/8)(x–48 3/8)(x–57 3/8)(x–63 3/8)(x–78 3/8)(x–93 3/8)
Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (unit: mm)
SS: screen size diagonal (inches)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 33.60/0.9071) – 59.7012} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 42.376846/0.9071) – 59.62151} × 0.975
b = x – (SS/0.9071 × 6.912)
c = x – (SS/0.9071 × 6.912 + 83.4)
VPL-PX15/PX10
SS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum1461 2221 2982 3742 4503 5644 6784 7545 9446 11348
a(57 1/2)(87 1/2)(117 3/8)(147 3/8)(177 1/4)(222 1/8)(267) (297 3/8)(372 1/8)(447)
Maximum1767 2680 3592 4505 5417 6786 8154 9067 11348 13629
(69 3/4)(105 5/8)(141 3/8)(177 1/4)(213 1/2)(267 3/8)(321) (357 1/4)(447) (536 3/4)
bx–305 x–458 x–611 x–763 x–916 x–1145 x–1374 x–1527 x–1908 x–2290
(x–12 1/8)(x–18 1/8)(x–24 1/8)(x–30 1/8)(x–36 1/8)(x–45 1/8)(x–54 1/8)(x–60 1/8)(x–75 1/4)(x–90 1/4)
cx–389 x–541 x–694 x–847 x–999 x–1228 x–1457 x–1610 x–1992 x–2373
(x–15 3/8)(x–21 3/8)(x–27 3/8)(x–33 3/8)(x–39 3/8)(x–48 3/8)(x–57 3/8)(x–63 1/2)(x–78 1/2)(x–93 1/2) Unit: mm (inches)
To calculate the installation measurements (unit: mm)
SS: screen size diagonal (inches)
a (minimum) = {(SS × 33.59/0.9055) –59} × 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS × 42.370377/0.9055) – 58.9761} × 0.975
b = x – (SS/0.9055 × 6.912)
c = x – (SS/0.9055 × 6.912 + 83.4)
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Notes for Installation
Unsuitable Installation
Do not install the projector in the following situations.
These installations may cause malfunction or damage
to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces
(rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.
When internal heat builds up due to blockage of the
ventilation holes, the temperature sensor may
function, a warning message will be displayed, and
the power may be turned off automatically after one
minute.
•Leave space of more than 50 cm (19 
3/4 inches)
around the unit.
•Be careful that the ventilation holes do not inhale
tiny objects such as pieces of paper.
Highly heated and humid
•Avoid installing the unit in a location where the
temperature or humidity is very high, or the
temperature is very low.
•To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the
unit in a location where the temperature may rise
rapidly.
Very dusty
Avoid installing the unit in a location where there is a
lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will clog. The dust
blocking the air through the filter may cause the
internal heat level of the projector to rise. Clean the
filter periodically.
Unsuitable Conditions for Use
Do not do any of the following.
Toppling the unit
Avoid standing the unit on its side as the unit may
topple over. This may cause a malfunction.
Tilting the unit more than 15 degrees
Avoid tilting the unit at an angle of more than 15
degrees. Installation of the unit in this manner may
cause a malfunction.
PUSH
PUSH
Notes for Installation
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Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something that covers over the
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the
internal heat level may build up.
Removing the adjusters
Avoid using the unit with the adjusters removed.
Blocking the ventilation holes (intake) may cause
internal heat build-up.
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Maintenance
Notes
•If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
•Pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. If you
touch the lamp unit, you may be burned or injured.
•When removing the lamp unit, make sure it remains
horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp
unit. If you pull out the lamp unit while it is tilted
and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter,
causing injury.
Replacing the Lamp
When the lamp has burnt out or dims, or “Please
replace the LAMP.” appears on the screen, replace the
lamp with a new one. The lamp life varies depending
on conditions of use. The message appears after 1500
hours of use.
Use an LMP-P202 Projector Lamp as the replacement
lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Note
The lamp remains at a high temperature after you turn
off the projector with the I /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.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the
projector. Hold the projector handle and place the
projector face down.
Note
When replacing the lamp, be sure the projector is
on a flat and stable surface.
2Slide open the lamp cover after loosening its
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
3Loosen the screws on the lamp unit with the
Phillips screwdriver.
4While holding the handle and keeping the lamp
unit horizontal, pull straight up.
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is
securely in place. Tighten the two screws. Fold
down the handle.
Notes
•Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the
lamp.
•The power will not turn on if the lamp is not
secured properly.
6Close the lamp cover and tighten the screw.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord and turn the projector to
the standby mode.
9Press the following keys on the control panel in
the following order for less than five seconds
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5Hook the air filter on the holders of the air filter
cover, then set the filter and replace the cover.
Notes
•If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter,
replace the air filter with the supplied new one.
•Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; the power
cannot be turned on if it is not closed securely.
•Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on the air
filter cover.
To clean the ventilation holes
When you clean the air filter, clean the ventilation
holes (intake, rear and bottom) also. Remove the dust
from the outside of the ventilation holes with a
vacuum cleaner.
Maintenance
Notes
•Be sure to use an LMP-P202 Projector Lamp for
replacement. If you use lamps other than the LMP-
P202, the projector may malfunction.
•Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug the
power cord before replacing the lamp.
•Do not put your hands into the lamp replacement
socket, and do not allow any liquid or objects to fall
into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.
Disposal of the used lamp
As the used lamp contains Mercury, dispose of the
lamp according to local, state or federal laws.
As the materials used in this lamp are similar to those
of a fluorescent lamp, you should dispose of a used
projector lamp in the same way as a fluorescent lamp.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The air filter should be cleaned every 300 hours.
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust from the
filter, replace the filter with a new one.
To clean the air filter, follow the steps below:
1Turn off the power and unplug the power cord.
2Remove the air filter cover at the bottom of the
projector.
3Remove the air filter.
4Wash the air filter with a mild detergent solution
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem, using the following
guide. If the problem still persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Image
Symptom
CauseRemedy
The power is not turned on.
The power has been turned off and on
with the I / 1 key at too short an interval.Wait for about 90 seconds before turning on the
power 
(see page 25 (GB)).
The lamp cover is detached.Close the lamp cover securely 
(see page 37 (GB)).
The air filter cover is detached.
Close the air filter cover securely (see page 38 (GB)).
SymptomCauseRemedy
No picture.
The computer signal is not set to output
to an external monitor.Set the computer signal to output to an external
monitor 
(see page 18 (GB)).
The computer signal is set to output to
both the LCD of the computer and an
external monitor.Set the computer signal to output only to an
external monitor 
(see page 18 (GB)).
The picture is noisy.Noise may appear on the background
depending on the combination of the
numbers of dot input from the connector
and numbers of pixels on the LCD panel.Change the desktop pattern on the connected
computer. A cable is disconnected or not connected
properly.Check that the proper connections have been
made 
(see pages 18 (GB) to 23 (GB)).
The input selection is incorrect. Select the input source correctly using the INPUT
key 
(see page 24 (GB)).
The picture is cut off. Press the PIC MUTING key on the VPL-PX15/
PX10 Remote Commander to release the muting
function 
(see page 14 (GB)).
On-screen display does not
appear.STATUS in the SET SETTING menu has
been set to OFF.Set STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON
(see page 32 (GB)).
Power
The picture from INPUT B is
frozen. (VPL-PX15 only)There is something wrong with the
network software.
Set COLOR SYS in the PICTURE CTRL menu to
match the color system of the input signal 
(see
page 29 (GB)).The color balance of the video
picture is not correct.The color system of the input signal is
not set correctly.Set INPUT-B FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to OFF, then set it to ON again 
(see page
33 (GB)).
Symptom
CauseRemedy
No Sound.
A cable is disconnected or not connected
properly.Check that the proper connections have been
made 
(see pages 18 (GB) to 23 (GB)).
Sound
The sound is cut off.
Press the AUDIO MUTING key on the VPL-PX15/
PX10 Remote Commander to release the muting
function 
(see page 14 (GB)).
When inputting sound through
the AUDIO jack, sound comes
through one channel only.Monaural sound is being input through
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Troubleshooting
Others
SymptomCauseRemedy
The LAMP/COVER indicator
flashes.The lamp cover or the air filter cover is
detached.Attach the cover securely 
(see pages 37 (GB) and
38 (GB)).
The LAMP/COVER indicator
lights up.The lamp has reached the end of its life.Replace the lamp 
(see page 37 (GB)).
The lamp has reached too a high
temperature.Wait for 90 seconds to cool down the lamp and
turn on the power again (see page 25 (GB)).
The TEMP/FAN indicator
flashes.The fan is broken.
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
lights up.The internal temperature is unusually
high.Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation
holes.
Warning messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Caution messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Meaning Remedy
High temp.!
Lamp off in 1 min.Internal temperature is too high. Turn off the power.
Check to see if something is blocking the
ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of range! This input signal cannot be projected as
the frequency is out of the acceptable
range of the projector.Input a signal that is within the frequency range.
The resolution setting of the output
signal of the computer is too high.Set the setting of output to XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10)
or SVGA (VPL-PS10) 
(see page 18 (GB)).
NO INPUTNo input signal Check connections 
(see pages 18 (GB) to 23 (GB)).
Not applicable!You have pressed the wrong key. Press the appropriate key. Please check INPUT-A
setting.You have input an RGB signal from the
computer when INPUT-A in the SET
SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT
or VIDEO GBR.Set INPUT-A correctly 
(see page 32 (GB)).
Meaning Remedy
Both LAMP/COVER and
TEMP/FAN indicators light up.The electrical system has failed.
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Please replace the LAMP. It is time to replace the lamp. Replace the lamp.
The INPUT B window does
not appear, or INPUT B
cannot be selected. (VPL-
PX15 only)INPUT-B FUNC. is set to OFF.Set INPUT-B FUNC. in the INSTALL SETTING
menu to ON (see page 33 (GB)).
The menu display does not
appear even when you press
the MENU key on the VPL-
PX15/PX10 Remote
Commander.The PJ/NETWORK select switch on the
Remote Commander is set to
NETWORK.Set the PJ/NETWORK select switch to PJ, then
press the MENU key.
Backup Battery Very Low
(VPL-PX15 only)The backup battery for the network is
exhausted.Consult with qualified Sony personnel.