Sony Projector Vpl Px31 User Manual

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Location and Function of Controls
Control panel
1 VOL +/– keys
Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers and output
level of the AUDIO jack.
+ : Increases the volume.
– : 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....

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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 “Connecting with a Computer” on page
15 (GB).
Notes on...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.)
On the USB function
When connecting the projector to a computer by
using the USB cable for the first time, the computer
recognizes the following devices automatically.
1USB hub (general use)
2USB human interface device...

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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...

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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....

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Projecting
•“ADJUSTING” appears on the screen. Press the
APA key again during the adjustment to restore the
original screen.
•“Complete!” 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
projector’s position/height...