Sony Projector Vpl Px20 User Manual

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Location and Function of Controls
Control panel
1 VOL +/Ð keys
Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers and output
level of the AUDIO jack.
+ : Increases the volume.
Ð : Decreases the volume.
2 Arrow keys (M/m/
						

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Connector panel
1 INPUT A connectors
1DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch: Selects
DIGITAL RGB, 5BNC or RGB on INPUT A
connectors. Select the appropriate position
depending on the input signal.
DIGITAL RGB: Signal input from DIGITAL
RGB connector.
5BNC: Signal input from the 5BNC connector.
RGB: Signal input from the RGB connector.
2RGB input connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female): Connects to the monitor output on a
computer using the supplied cable. This
connector only accepts signals from a computer.
35BNC input connectors (R/R-Y/P
R, G/Y, B/B-
Y/P
B, SYNC/HD, VD connectors) (BNC type):
Connect to a high-resolution computer or VCR
where signals are transmitted long distances; for
example, when the projector has been hung from
the ceiling.
According to the connected equipment, computer,
component (R-Y/Y/B-Y),  HDTV or DTV (DTV
GBR, DTV YP
BPR) signal is selected.
Right side
Location and Function of Controls
4DIGITAL RGB input connector (DFP 20-pin,
TMDS): Connects to a digital RGB output
connector on external equipment.
5USB connector: Connects your computer or
USB equipment.
A plug: (Right, for downstream, 4-pin):
Connects to USB equipment.
B plug: (Left, for upstream, 4-pin): Connects to
a computer. If you connect the projector and a
computer, the projector automatically assumes
that a USB mouse is connected; this allows you
to control the mouse from the Remote
Commander.  The application software supplied
with the projector allows you to control the
projector from your computer.
6MOUSE (13-pin) connector: Connects to the
mouse port on a computer to control the mouse
function using the supplied mouse cable.
7AUDIO (stereo mini-jack) jack: Connects to the
audio output on a computer.
2 INPUT B connectors
Connect to external equipment such as a computer.
You can control the mouse signal with the Remote
Commander.
RGB input (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects
to the monitor output on a computer using the
supplied cable. This connector only accepts
signals from a computer.
AUDIO (stereo mini-jack): Connects to the audio
output on a computer.
MOUSE (13-pin): Connects to the mouse port on a
computer to control the mouse function using the
supplied mouse cable.
3 VIDEO IN jacks
Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): 
Connects to the S video
output (Y/C video output) on video equipment.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite
video output.
AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono type): Connect
to the audio output of equipment. For stereo
equipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural
equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only.
The audio signals are common to the VIDEO and
S VIDEO.
4 CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER (DC 5V
output) jack
Connects to the control S out jacks of the Sony equipment.
Connects to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied
Remote Commander when using it as a wired Remote
Commander. In this case, you do not need to install the
batteries in the Remote Commander, since the power is
supplied from this jack.
5 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the projector from
the computer.
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUUSE AUDIO RGBMOUUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
3 4
2
1 6
5
INPUT A
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGB
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
76 2 1

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1) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Remote Commander
The keys which have the same names as on the
control panel function identically.
You can control a connected computer using the
Remote Commander.
For details, see ÒConnecting with a ComputerÓ on page
15 (GB).
Notes on laser beam
¥ Do not look into the laser transmitter.
¥ Do not aim the laser at people.
1 
I / 1 key
2 INPUT key
3 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
4 VOLUME +/Ð keys
5 LASER key
Emits laser beam from the laser transmitter when you
press this key.
Location and Function of Controls
COMMAND
MUTING
VOLUME HELP / 
INPUT APA
FUNCTION
MENU
LASER
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM
+
–+
–
R CLICK
PICAUDIOON OFF
12
6
7
9
qd
qa,qs qf qg qh qj
qk
ql w;wa ws
08 5 4 2 1
3

6 OUTPUT connectors
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects
to the video input connector on the monitor.
Outputs signals from the selected channel in the
INPUT A (RGB or 5BNC) or INPUT B (RGB)
connector.  This connector does not output any
signals from the DIGITAL RGB connector.
AUDIO (phono type): Connects to external active
speakers.
The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the
VOLUME +/Ð keys on the Remote Commander or
the VOL +/Ð keys on the control panel.
6 Joy stick
Functions as a mouse of a computer connected to the
unit.
7 Arrow keys (M/m/
						

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Location and Function of Controls / Installing the Projector
Be sure to
install the
battery from
the # side.
qj 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 speakers and
AUDIO jack. Press again or press the VOLUME
+ key to restore the sound.
qk HELP key
If you need help information during an operation,
press this key to display help messages.
ql COMMAND ON/OFF switch
When this switch is set to OFF, no key on the Remote
Commander function. This saves the battery power.
w; Transmission indicator
Lights up when you press a key on the Remote
Commander.
This indicator does not light up when you use the laser
pointer.
wa Infrared transmitter
ws Laser transmitter
Battery installation
1Push and slide to open the lid, then install the two
size AA (R6) 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 will not 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.
Installing the Projector
This section describes the installation arrangements
for installing the projector.
Horizontal center
of the screen
The distance between the lens and the screen varies
depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table
as a guide.
Unit: m (feet)
Screen
size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300
(inches)
Minimum 1.5 2.3 3.1 3.9 4.6 5.8 7.8 11.7
Distance (4.9) (7.5) (10.0) (12.6) (15.2) (19.1) (25.5) (38.4)
Maximum 1.8 2.8 3.7 4.7 5.7 7.1 9.5 14.3Distance (6.0) (9.1) (12.3) (15.4) (18.6) (23.3) (31.2) (46.9)Distance between the screen
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RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
¥ insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are
not fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling
out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not
the cable itself.
Notes
¥ Connect all the connecting cables to the INPUT A
connector when you input a signal from the INPUT
A connector.
Connect all the cables to the INPUT B connector
when you input a signal from the INPUT B
connector as well.
¥ Supplied mouse cables may not work properly
according to your computer.
When connecting with an IBM PC/AT
compatible computer
Right side
to serial
port or
to mouse
port MonitorSIC-S21 (for
serial)/S22
(for PS/2)
Mouse cable
(supplied)
to
monitor
outStereo audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
to
audio
out
HD D-sub
15-pin
cable
(supplied)
Connecting
Connecting with a Computer
This section describes how to connect the projector to
a computer.
You can control the projector from your computer by
using the application software supplied with the projector,
and/or you can use USB equipment. For details, see
ÒUsing USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)Ó.
When the projector is connected to a computer, you
can control the mouse of a computer by the Remote
Commander.
The R/L CLICK keys and joy stick function as follows.
Note
Make sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared
beam between the Remote Commander and the
remoter control detector on the projector.
FunctionKey and
IBM PC/AT1)Macintosh
joy stick
compatible, Serial
R CLICK
(front)Right button Mouse button
L CLICK
(rear)Left button Mouse button
Joy stick Corresponds with the movements of the mouse
Also refer to the instruction manual of equipment to
be connected.
Notes
¥ This unit accepts the VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA
signals. However, we recommend you to set the
output signal of your computer to the XGA.
¥ If you set your computer, such as a notebook type
IBM PC/AT compatible, to output the signal to both
the display of your computer and the external
monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not
appear properly. In such cases, set the output mode
of your computer to output the signal to only the
external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your computer.
¥ The RGB input connectors of the INPUT A/B and
DIGITAL RGB connector of the INPUT A comply
with the VESA DDC2B.  If your computer or
graphics board is compatible with DDC, turn on the
power of the equipment as follows:
1Connect the projector to the computer with the HD
D-sub 15-pin cable.
2Turn on the power of the projector.
3Boot up the computer.
When making connections, be sure to:
¥
turn off all equipment before making any connections.
¥ use the proper cables for each connection.
Connecting
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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 Monitor
cable
SMF-410
(not
supplied)Speaker
Note
Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to RGB
(right) when you connect the computer to the
INPUT A connector.
Setting up and projecting
to INPUT A
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When connecting with a Macintosh
computer
Right side
SIC-S20
Mouse
cable (not
supplied)
to mouse
port to audio out
to
monitor
out
Connecting
Signal
adapter
(not
supplied)
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
Stereo audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
Computer Monitor Monitor
cable
SMF-410
(not
supplied)HD D-sub
15-pin
cable
(supplied)
Speaker
Notes
¥ Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to
RGB (right) when you connect the computer to
the INPUT A connector.
¥ When you connect with a Macintosh computer,
you need the optional signal adapter.
Right side
Using the DIGITAL RGB (TMDS)
connector
Connect the computer to the DIGITAL RGB (TMDS)
connector on the connector panel.
Note
If you use the DIGITAL RGB (TMDS) connector, the
MONITOR connector will not output image signals.
Notes
¥ Use the proper mouse cable for your computer.
¥ You can use a USB mouse.  For details, see
ÒUsing USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)Ó.
¥ Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to
DIGITAL RGB (left).
¥ To connect digital RGB equipment, use the digital
signal cable (SMF-D102 or SMF-D110) (not
supplied).  Do not use other cables Ñ noise may
appear on the image.
to INPUT A
or INPUT B
Mouse cable
Stereo audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied) Digital signal
cable
SMF-D102
(not supplied)
or
SMF-D110
(not supplied)
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
to mouse
port to digital
RGB outto audio
out
Computer Computer Remote
cable
to
RS-232C
port 
						

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Connecting
Using USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)
Connect the USB equipment to the USB connector on
the connector panel.
You can connect your computer to the projector via
the RGB connector, 5BNC connector or DIGITAL
RGB connector.  (The example below uses the RGB
connector.)
Notes
¥ Your computer may not start correctly when it has
been connected to the USB connector on the
projector via the USB cable. In this case, first
disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then
connect the computer to the projector using the USB
cable supplied with the projector.
¥ The USB connector on this projector will function
only with a computer operated with Windows 98.
¥ When you connect the mouse to your computer via
the USB connector, do not connect another mouse to
the MOUSE port. The projector automatically
assumes that a USB mouse is connected.
Note
Set the DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch to the
suitable position depending on the connection.
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
Right side
HD D-sub
15-pin
cable
(supplied) Stereo audio
connecting
cable (not
supplied)
to
monitor
out to USB
portto audio
out Other USB
equipment
USB
cable A
type-B
type
(sup-
plied)
Computer
USB hub function
If you connect the projector and your computer using
the USB cable for the first time, the following devices
will be recognized.
1General purpose USB hub
2USB human interface device (for wireless mouse
function)
3USB human interface device (for projector control
function)
Any other devices connected to the downstream
connector of a projector are recognized by your
computer.
Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/
Component Equipment
This section describes how to connect the projector
with a VCR, external active speakers, and 15k RGB/
component equipment.
Also refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment
to be connected.
When making connections, be sure to:
¥ turn off all equipment before making any
connections.
¥ use the proper cables for each connection.
¥ insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are
not fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling
out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not
the cable itself.
S-Video cable
 (not supplied)Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
Active speakersto audio/video
outputs to S video
output
VCR Right side
RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC 
						

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RS-232C INPLUG IN POWEROUTPUT
INPUT A
INPUT B
VIDEO INCONTROL SREMOTE
DIGITAL RGBUSB
R/R-Y/PRB/B-Y/PBSYNC/HD VD G/YMOUSE AUDIO RGBMOUSE AUDIO AUDIO RGB
MONITOR 
S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIOL
R(MONO)
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
DIGITAL
RGB RGB
5BNC
Notes
¥ Set the aspect ratio using ASPECT in the INPUT
SETTING menu according to the input signal.
¥ To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment,
select the COMPUTER/COMPONENT/DTV
YP
BPR/DTV GBR in the INPUT-A in the SET
SETTING menu according to the input signal.
¥ Use the composite sync signal when you input the
external sync signal from 15k RGB/component
equipment.
Connecting to a HDTV 1035/60i
Since the screen ratio of a high definition image is
16:9 and 576 lines are displayed in the vertical
direction, the image displayed is not a high-
definition image.
Right side
15k RGB/Component equipmentto RGB/
component
output BNC Cable
(not supplied)Stereo audio
connecting
cable
(not
supplied)
to
audio
output
Connecting / Selecting the Menu Language
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select the language for displaying in the
menu and other on screen displays. 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.
4Select the icon of SET SETTING Menu, the third
one, with the M or m key, then press the , or
ENTER key.
 The SET SETTING Menu appears.
5Select LANGUAGE with the M or m key, then
press the , or ENTER key.
6Select the language desired with the M or m key,
then press the < or ENTER key.
The menu changes into 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.
INPUTHELPMENU
ENTERRESETAPALIGHT
VOL +
VOL -
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
 FANPOWER
SAVINGON/
 STANDBY
2 4, 5, 6 3
1
SET SETTING
STATUS: ON
INPUT-A: COMPUTER
AUTO INPUT SEL:OFF
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
SPEAKER: ON
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INPUT-B:Selects audio and video signals input
from the INPUT B  connector.
VIDEO:Selects audio and video signals input
from the AUDIO/VIDEO (VIDEO IN)
jacks.
S-VIDEO:Selects audio and video signals input
from the AUDIO/S VIDEO (VIDEO
IN) jacks.
Note
The AUDIO (VIDEO IN) jacks are used as audio
outputs of both VIDEO and S-VIDEO.
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 projecting may cause
injury to your eyes.
To Press
Adjust the volumethe VOL +/Ð keys on the control panel or
the VOLUME +/Ð keys on the Remoter
Commander.
Cut off the soundthe AUDIO MUTING key on the Remote
Commander. To restore the sound, press
the AUDIO MUTING key again or press
the VOL + key on the control panel or the
VOLUME + key on the Remote
Commander.
Cut off the picturethe PIC MUTING key on the Remote
Commander. To restore the picture, press the
PIC MUTING key again.
To get the clearest picture
You can get the suitable picture when a signal from
the computer is input. Press the APA key.
The picture is automatically adjusted to be projected
clearest.
Notes
¥ Adjust the signal when the 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.
Projecting
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.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green.
3Turn on equipment connected to the projector.
Press the INPUT key to select the input source.
INPUT-A:Selects audio and video signals input
from the INPUT A  connector.
Projecting
Rear
remote
control
detector ON/STANDBY
indicator
INPUTHELPMENU
ENTERRESETAPALIGHT
VOL +
VOL -
LAMP/
COVERTEMP/
 FANPOWER
SAVINGON/
 STANDBY
COMMAND
MUTING
VOLUME HELP / 
INPUT APA
FUNCTION
MENU
LASER
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM
+
–+
–
R CLICK
PICAUDIOON OFF
12
2
3
14
5
2
3
(Front)
APA key
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Projecting
¥ ÒADJUSTINGÓ appears on the screen. Press the
APA key again during the adjustment to restore the
original screen.
¥ ÒComplete!Ó appears on the screen when the picture
is adjusted properly. The picture may not be adjusted
properly depending on the kinds of input signals.
¥ Adjust the items in the INPUT SETTING menu
when you adjust the picture manually.
For details, see page 24 (GB).
To correct the trapezoid
When the projecting image is a trapezoid, change the
projectorÕs position/height by moving the adjuster.
For details on ÒHow to use the adjusterÓ, see page 10
(GB).
If the image is still a trapezoid, correct it in 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 ÒDIGIT KEYSTONEÓ, see page 27 (GB).
To turn off the power
1Press the I / 1 key.
ÒPower OFF?Ó 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.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and
the fan continues to run for about 120 seconds to
reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY
indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds.
During this time, 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 in a
certain condition, 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 although the internal heat is still high,
leading to breakdown of the projector.
About the air filter cleaning
Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure
optimal performance.
Set the value to negative.
Set the value to positive.