Sony Projector Vpl Px31 User Manual

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Notes for Installation
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation
holes; otherwise, the internal heat may 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 tilted and if
the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing
injury.
Replacing the Lamp
When it is time to replace the lamp, replace the lamp
promptly with a new...

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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 in five seconds
each: RESET, 

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you encounter a problem during operation, press the HELP key to display the help messages.
You can get these kinds of help messages:
•Image: A menu is not displayed.  Colors are not correct.
•Sound: Sound is not output correctly.
•Other: The indicator lights up/flashes.
If you still have a problem after consulting the help messages, please check the following.  If the problem persists,
contact your Sony dealer.
Power
Image
Symptom
CauseRemedy
The power is not...

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Troubleshooting
Sound
Symptom
CauseRemedy
No Sound.
Cable is disconnected or not connected
properly.Check that the proper connections have been
made 
(see pages 15 (GB) to 18 (GB)).
The sound is cut off. Press the AUDIO MUTING key to release the
muting function 
(see page 19 (GB)).
When inputting sound through
AUDIO jack, sound comes
through one channel only.Monaural sound is being input through
the AUDIO jack.Input stereo sound.
Others
SymptomCauseRemedy
The LAMP/COVER indicator
flashes.The lamp...

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Specifications
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection
system
LCD panel VPL-PX21: 1.3-inch TFT SONY
LCD panel
VPL-PX31: 1.3-inch TFT SONY
LCD panel with micro-lens
array,
2,359,296 pixels
(1024 × 768 pixels × 3)
Lens Approx. 1.3 times zoom lens
f 50.8 to 64.0 mm/F 1.7 to 2.0
Lamp 200 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal
measure)
Light output VPL-PX21: ANSI lumen
1) 1800 lm
VPL-PX31: ANSI lumen1) 2800 lm
Throwing distance...

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Specifications
R/R-Y,G/Y,B/B-Y: Gain
Unity,75ohms
SYNC/HD,VD: 4Vp-p (open),
1Vp-p (75ohms)
* DIGITAL RGB signal is not
output from MONITOR OUT
terminal.
AUDIO OUT (variable out):
Stereo minijack
max. 1 Vrms, When an input
signal is 500 mVrms, impedance
less than 5 kilohms
REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin (female)
CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER
Stereo minijack 5Vp-p, plug in
power, DC5V
Safety regulations: UL1950, cUL1950, DHHS
(Laser), DNHW (Laser), FCC
Class A, IC Class A,
 EN60 950 (NEMKO), CE, C-
Tick,...

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Mouse Cable
SIC-S21 (for Serial)
 (2 m) (1)
(1-783-502-11)
SIC-S22 (for PS/2) (2 m) (1)
(1-783-501-11)
Audio/video cable (1.5 m) (1)
(1-776-279-11)
USB Cable A type – B type (2 m)
(1) (1-790-081-11)
Application software, Projector
Station Version 2.00 (1)
Lens Cap (1)
Strap for Remote Commander (1)
AC power cord (1)
Air filter (for replacement) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Installation Manual for Dealers (1)
Quick Reference Card (1)
Warranty Booklet (1)
Design and specifications are subject to...

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DIGITAL RGB input connector (DFP 20-pin,
female)
1 TX0–11 TXC–
2 TX0+ 12 TXC+
3TX0 SHIELD13TXC SHIELD
4TX2 SHIELD14TX1 SHIELD
5 TX2–15 TX1–
6 TX2+ 16 TX1+
7 DDC/SCL 17 NC
8 DDC/SDA 18 SENSE
9 NC 19 +5V DC
10 NC 20 GND
USB connector
Mouse cable pin assignment
SIC-S22
13-pin
mini DIN 6-pin
1 RTS 8 R
2 GND 9 98/AT/TXD
3 XA 10 +5V/DTR
4 XB 11 CLOCK
5 YA 12 DATA
6 YB 13 RXD
7 L/PS
1 DATA
2NC
3 GND
4 +5V
5 CLOCK
6NC
13-pin
D-sub 9-pin
1 RTS 8 R
2 GND 9 98/AT/TXD
3 XA 10 +5V/DTR
4 XB 11 CLOCK
5 YA 12...

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Specifications
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inches)
Front
339 (13 11/32)
142 (5 
19/32)
55 (2 
5/32) 64.3 (2 9/16)
58 (2 9/32)
82 (3 
7/32)
16.6(21/32)
142.6 (5 
5/8)
106.2 (4 3/16) 100.7 (3 
31/32)
109.4 (4 
5/16) 89 (3 
1/2)
24.5 
(31/32)
22.4 
(7/8)
Top
248 (9 3/4)
99 (3 
29/32)
105 (4 
1/8)
257 (10 
1/8)
220 (8 
21/32)
Center of the lens
Center of the unit