Sony Projector Vpl Px20 User Manual

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Effective tools for your presentation
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom
function)
You can select a point in the image to enlarge.
1Press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote
Commander.
The Digital Zoom icon appears at the center of the
image.
2Move the icon to the point on the image you want
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Using the MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for
making various adjustments and settings.
To select the language used in the menu, see page
26 (GB).
1Press the MENU key.
The menu display appears.
The bar on the icon of the currently selected menu
is highlighted in yellow.
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: 80
BRIGHT: 50
RGB ENHANCER:30GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS
COLOR TEMP: LOWINPUT-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: ENGLISH
SPEAKER: ON
POWER SAVING:OFFSIRCS RECEIVER:FRONT&REARINPUT-A
3Make setting or adjustment on an item.
For details on setting individual items, see the relevant
menu pages.
To clear the menu display
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.
ÒComplete!Ó appears on the screen and the settings
appearing on the screen will be reset to their factory
preset values.
Items which can be reset are:
¥ ÒCONTRASTÓ, ÒBRIGHTÓ, ÒCOLORÓ, ÒHUEÓ,
ÒSHARPÓ and ÒRGB ENHANCERÓ in the
PICTURE CTRL menu.
¥ ÒDOT PHASEÓ, ÒSIZE HÓ and ÒSHIFTÓ in the
INPUT SETTING menu.
Menus           Setting items
About the memory of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the projector
memory.
When no signal is input
When there is no input signal, ÒNO INPUTÐCannot
adjust this item.Ó appears on the screen, and each item
cannot be adjusted.
The PICTURE CTRL Menu
The PICTURE CTRL (control) menu is used for
adjusting the picture.
Unadjustable items depending on the 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 number, press the M or , key.
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: AUTOVIDEO
PICTURE CTRL
CONTRAST: 80
BRIGHT: 50
RGB ENHANCER:30GAMMA MODE:GRAPHICS
COLOR TEMP: LOWINPUT-A
Using the MENU / The PICTURE CTRL Menu 
						

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To decrease the number, 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 picture becomes greenish.
The lower the setting, 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 the 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
ÒdynamicÓ 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.
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 according to the input signal.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Item Input signal
Video or Compo- HDTV RGB1)B&W
S video (Y/C) nent
CONTRAST
BRIGHT
COLORÐÐ
HUE
ÐÐ
SHARPÐ
RGBÐÐÐÐ
ENHANCER
D. PICTURE
ÐÐ
GAMMA Ð Ð ÐÐ
MODE
COLOR
TEMP
COLOR
ÐÐÐ
SYS
 : Adjustable/can be set
Ð : Not adjustable/can not be set
The PICTURE CTRL Menu
(15k 60/50 only)
(NTSC3.58/
4.43 only)
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1) The RGB signals of a computer
Adjustments and settings using the menu 
						

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The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the
input signal.
Unadjustable items depending on the 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 number, press the M or , key.
To decrease the number, 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 finer picture after the picture is
adjusted with pressing the APA key.
Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest.
When the video signal is input
When the RGB signal is input
Memory No.
Signal type Memory No.
Signal type
SIZE H
Adjusts the horizontal size of 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 the suitable value
for the preset signals, see page 25 (GB).
SHIFT
Adjusts the position of the picture input from the
INPUT A/B connectors or VIDEO IN jacks.
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 the , key to adjust the horizontal
position and the M and m key for the vertical position.
ASPECT
Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
When inputting 16:9 (squeezed) signal from
equipment such as a DVD player, set to 16:9.
4:3 :When the picture with ratio 4:3 is input.
16:9 : When the picture with ratio 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 input picture element to that of the LCD. The
picture will be clear but the picture size will be
smaller.
Note
When the XGA or SXGA signal is input, this item
will not be displayed.
INPUT SETTING
ASPECT: 16:9
SHIFT H: 200 V: 30
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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Memory Preset signalfH fV SyncSIZENo.(kHz) (Hz)H
1 Video 60 Hz15.734 59.940 H-neg V-neg
2 Video 50 Hz15.625 50.000 H-neg V-neg
315k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940
S on G/Y
415k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 or
5HDTV 33.750 60.000Composite sync
6640 ´ 350VGA mode 131.469 70.086 H-pos V-neg 800
7VGA VESA2) 85 Hz37.861 85.080 H-pos V-neg 832
8640 ´ 400PC-98013) 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 13Ó35.000 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 16Ó49.724 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 1728
43PC Component480/60P480/60P (           ) 31.470 60.000 S on G
44575/50P 575/50P (           ) 31.250 50.000 S on G
451080/50I 1080/50I28.130 50.000
461080&1080/50I-231.250 50.0001152/60
47720/60P 720/60P45.000 60.000
48720/50P 720/50P37.500 50.000
Preset signalsInput signals and adjustable/setting items
Item Input signal
Video or 15k RGB/HDTV RGB1)B&W
S video (Y/C) Component
DOT Ð ÐÐPHASE
SIZE H Ð ÐÐ
SHIFT
ASPECTÐÐ
SCAN Ð Ð ÐÐ
CONV
(lower
than
SVGA
only)
 : Adjustable/can be set
Ð : Not adjustable/can not be set
About the preset memory No.
This projector has 44 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 is registered to 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, memory number is displayed as 0. If
the input signal is adjusted in the INPUT SETTING
menu, the setting via INPUT-A/B is stored. When
more than 20 user memories are registered for each
INPUT-A/B, the newest memory is automatically
stored over the oldest one.
The INPUT SETTING Menu
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1) The RGB signals of a computer
2) VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
3) PC-98 is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Double frequency
NTSC
Double frequency
PAL 
						

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Since the data is recalled from the preset memory
about the following signals, you can use these preset
data by adjusting SIZE H. Make fine adjustment by
adjusting SHIFT.
Signal Memory No. SIZE H
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19Ó 25 1328
Macintosh 21Ó 28 1456
Sony News 36 1708
PC-9821 36 1600
1280 ´ 1024
WS Sunmicro 37 1664
Note
When the aspect ratio of 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.
STATUS (on-screen display)
Sets up the on-screen display.
ON: Shows all of the on-screen displays.
OFF: Turns off the on-screen displays except for the
menus, a message when turning off the power,
and warning messages.
For details on the warning messages, see page 35 (GB).
INPUT-A
Selects the computer, component, DTV YPBPR or
DTV GBR signal input from the 5BNC connector.
Note
If the setting is not correct, ÒPlease check INPUT-A
setting.Ó 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/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 and Chinese.
SPEAKER
Set to OFF to cut off the sound of the internal
speakers. When set to OFF, ÒSPEAKER OFFÓ
appears on the screen when you turn on the power.
SET SETTING
STATUS: ON
INPUT-A: COMPUTER
AUTO INPUT SEL:OFF
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
SPEAKER: ON
POWER SAVING:OFFSIRCS RECEIVER:FRONT&REARINPUT-A
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POWER SAVING
When set to ON, the projector goes into the power
saving mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes.
SIRCS RECEIVER
Selects the remote control detectors (SIRCS receiver)
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.
The INSTALL SETTING
Menu
The INSTALL 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. Adjust an item
¥ When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the number, press the M or , key.
To decrease the number, 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.
KEYSTONE MEM
ON: 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: DIGIT KEYSTONE is reset to 0 when the
power is turned on next time.
DIGIT KEYSTONE
Corrects the trapezoid caused by the projection angle.
If the base edge is longer,  set a negative value; if the
upper edge is longer, set a positive value to square the
image.
INSTALLATION
Sets 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
In case of using a mirror, be careful of installation
since the picture may be reversed.
LAMP MODE
Sets the lamp brightness in the projection.
STANDARD: Illuminates with normal brightness.
LOW: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.
Compared with the STANDARD setting, the
brightness of an image projecting under the LOW
setting will be low.
If the LAMP MODE is set to LOW, the next time the
power is turned on, the lamp will use the
STANDARD setting for the first minute, and then go
to LOW.
LAMP TIMER
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.
Note
This only displays the time.  You cannot alter the
display.
INSTALL SETTING
KEYSTONE MEM:ONDIGIT KEYSTONE:0INSTALLATION:CEILING-FRONT
LAMP MODE: STANDARD
LAMP TIMER: 234hINPUT-A
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a x
b
c
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
Screen size (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum1490 2280 3060 3850 4630 5810 6990 7770 9740 11700
a(58 3/4) (89 7/8) (120 1/2) (151 5/8) (182 3/8) (228 7/8) (275 1/4) (306) (383 5/8) (460 3/4)
Maximum1820 2780 3740 4700 5660 7100 8540 9500 11900 14300
(71 3/4) (109 1/2) (147 3/8) (185 1/8) (222 7/8) (279 5/8) (336 3/8) (374 1/8) (468 5/8) (563 1/8)
bxÐ305 xÐ457 xÐ610 xÐ762 xÐ914 xÐ1143 xÐ1372 xÐ1524 xÐ1905 xÐ2286
(12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (45) (54) (60) (75 1/8) (90 1/8)
cxÐ394 xÐ546 xÐ699 xÐ851 xÐ1003 xÐ1232 xÐ1461 xÐ1613 xÐ1994 xÐ2375
(15 5/8) (21 5/8) (27 5/8) (33 5/8) (39 5/8) (48 5/8) (57 5/8) (63 5/8) (78 5/8) (93 5/8)
Unit: mm (inches)
Center of the lens Center of the screen Wall
Floor
To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)
SS: screen size diagonal (inches)
a (minimum) = {(SS ´ 50.18/1.3102) Ð 75.10104} ´ 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS ´ 64.518746/1.3102) Ð 107.8977} ´ 0.975
b = x Ð (SS/1.3102 ´ 9.984)
c = x Ð (SS/1.3102 ´ 9.984 + 89)
Distance from the front of
the cabinet and the center
of the lens
Standard lens: 10 mm (
13/32 inches)
Installation Examples
Floor Installation
Installation Examples 
						

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a
xb
Ceiling Installation
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use the
PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support.
a: Distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the lens
x: Distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen
Center of the lens
Screen size (inches) 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum3060 3850 4630 5810 6990 7770 9740 11700
a(120 1/2) (151 5/8) (182 3/8) (228 7/8) (275 1/4) (306) (383 5/8) (460 3/4)
Maximum3740 4700 5660 7100 8540 9500 11900 14300
(147 3/8) (185 1/8) (222 7/8) (279 5/8) (336 3/8) (374 1/8) (468 5/8) (563 1/8)
xb+610 b+762 b+914 b+1143 b+1372 b+1524 b+1905 b+2286(24) (30) (36) (45) (54) (60) (75 1/8) (90 1/8)
b231/256/281/331/356/381 mm (9 1/8/10 1/8/11 1/8/13 1/8/14 1/8/15 inches) adjustable when using PSS-610
WallPSS-610 Projector Suspension Support
(not supplied)
Ceiling
Unit: mm (inches)
Center of the screen
For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony
personnel.
To calculate the installation measurement (unit: mm)
SS: screen size diagonal (inches)
a (minimum) = {(SS ´ 50.18/1.3102) Ð 75.10104} ´ 1.025
a (maximum) = {(SS ´ 64.518746/1.3102) Ð 107.8977} ´ 0.975
x = b + (SS/1.3102 ´ 9.984)
Distance from the front of
the cabinet and the center
of the lens
Installation Examples
Installation
Standard lens:
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Tips for Installation
Tips 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 the internal heat builds up due to the block-up,
the temperature sensor will function with the
message ÒHigh temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.Ó The
power will be turned off automatically after one
minute.
¥ Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 inches)
around the unit.
¥ Be careful that the ventilation holes may inhale
tininess such as a piece of paper.
¥ If you put something in front of the front ventilation
holes, the exhaust may be inhaled into the projector
through the ventilation holes at the bottom, causing
the internal temperature to rise, which activates the
protection circuit. Install the projector so that the
exhaust is not blocked.
Highly heated and humid
¥ Avoid installing the unit in a location where the
temperature or humidity is very high, or 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 be obstructed.
The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause
raising the internal heat of the projector. Clean it up
periodically.
Notes on Installation
Carry out the followings.
No toppling of the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may
cause malfunction.
Use to be level
Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 degrees. Do
not install the unit other than on the floor or ceiling.
These installation may cause malfunction.
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