Sony Projector Vpl Px31 User Manual

							 2000 Sony Corporation4-080-134-11(2)
VPL-PX21
VPL-PX31
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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LCD Data Projector
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VPL-PX21/PX31 
						

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.  Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This label is located on
the rear of the Remote
Commander.
This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
Caution
use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Notes
• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the laser
transmitter.
• When the Remote Commander causes malfunction,
consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the
Remote Commander as new one according to the
guarantee.This label is located on the
rear of the Remote
Commander.
Laser light shines out of this window.
For the customers in the USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.  Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.This label is located on
the side of the Remote
Commander.
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2
LASER–STRAHLING
NIGHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN
LASER KLASSE 2
MAX OUTPUT:1mW
WAVE LENGTH:645nm
LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH:645nm
MAX OUTPUT:1mW
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFRSUBCHAPTER J
SONY CORPORATION
6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA
SHINAGAWA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN
AMANUFACTURED;
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE-LASER
RADIATION IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE. 
						

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For the customers in Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For the customers in the United Kingdom
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green
or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
The United States, Continental UK, Ireland, Japan
Canada Europe Australia, New Zealand
Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07—1)YP332
Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13
Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF
Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENTORI
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1) Use the correct plug for your country. 
						

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Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB)
Features ..................................................................... 8 (GB)
Location and Function of Controls ......................... 9 (GB)
Front/Left Side ......................................................... 9 (GB)
Rear/Right Side/Bottom ........................................... 9 (GB)
Control panel .......................................................... 11 (GB)
Connector panel ..................................................... 12 (GB)
Remote Commander .............................................. 13 (GB)
Setting up and projecting
Installing the Projector ........................................... 14 (GB)
Connecting .............................................................. 15 (GB)
Connecting with a Computer ................................. 15 (GB)
Connecting with a VCR/15k RGB/Component
Equipment ......................................................... 17 (GB)
Selecting the Menu Language ............................... 18 (GB)
Projecting ................................................................ 19 (GB)
Effective tools for your presentation ..................... 21 (GB)
Adjustments and settings using the menu
Using the MENU ...................................................... 22 (GB)
The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 22 (GB)
The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 24 (GB)
The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 26 (GB)
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 27 (GB)
Installation
Installation Examples ............................................. 28 (GB)
Floor Installation .................................................... 28 (GB)
Ceiling Installation ................................................. 29 (GB)
Notes for Installation .............................................. 30 (GB)
Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 30 (GB)
Unsuitable Conditions for Use ............................... 30 (GB) 
						

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Maintenance
Maintenance ............................................................ 32 (GB)
Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 32 (GB)
Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 33 (GB)
Troubleshooting ..................................................... 34 (GB)
Other
Specifications ......................................................... 36 (GB)
Index ........................................................................ 42 (GB) 
						

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Precautions
On safety
• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it further.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for several days.
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never
pull the cord itself.
• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily
accessible.
• The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.
• Do not aim the laser at people or not look into the
laser transmitter.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
• Be careful not to catch your fingers by the adjuster
when you lift up the projector. Do not push hard on
the top of the projector with the adjuster out.
On illumination
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen
should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.
• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use
a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the
contrast ratio.
• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque
draperies.
• It is desirable to install the projector in a room where
floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If
the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is
recommended that the carpet and wall paper be
changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build-up
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the
Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not
disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the
cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation holes
(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust)
on rear. Do not block or place anything near these
holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing
picture degradation or damage to the projector.
On cleaning
• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean
it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed
with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent
solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner,
benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will
damage the cabinet.
• Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens,
use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth,
detergent solution, or thinner.
• Clean the filter at regular intervals every 300 hours.
On repacking
• Save the original shipping carton and packing
material; they will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
On LCD projector
The LCD projector is manufactured using high-
precision technology. You may, however, see tiny
black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green)
that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is
a normal result of the manufacturing process and does
not indicate a malfunction.
Precautions
Overview 
						

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Features
High brightness, high picture quality
• High brightness
The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a microlens
and the 200 W UHP lamp allow high brightness
(light output 1800 ANSI lumen for VPL-PX21
(without a microlens), and 2800 ANSI lumen for
VPL-PX31) and excellent uniformity on the picture.
•High resolution
By adopting three 1.3-inch, approximately 790,000-
pixels XGA panels, this projector can project sharp
picture with the resolutions of 1024 × 768 pixels for
RGB input and 750 horizontal TV lines for video
input.
•High picture performance
This projector utilizes 3D Digital Gamma correction
for good picture uniformity. And the internal RGB
enhancer provides sharper RGB images.
Simple setup
•Sony original high performance APA (Auto Pixel
Alignment) function
You can get the clearest picture automatically by
simply pressing the APA key when the signal is
input from a computer.
•Simple setup with external equipment
This projector has 44 kinds of preset data for input
signals. You can get a suitable picture by connecting
an equipment with supplied cable and pressing the
APA key.
•USB, Digital RGB and 5BNC connectors
USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse) allows you to
expand your system.  Using the application software
supplied with the projector allows you to control the
projector from your computer operated with
Windows
1) 98/98 Second Edition/2000 operating
system. The Digital RGB connector allows you to
connect the projector to a Digital RGB equipment.
The 5BNC input connector allows you to connect the
projector to a workstation output high-resolution
signals and to connect the projector to a computer
from a long distance.
Easy presentation
•Remote Commander with mouse control and
laser pointer functions
With the built-in mouse receiver, you can operate a
computer with the Remote Commander. For
presentations, you can use the laser pointer built into
the Remote Commander.
•Digital ZOOM, FUNCTION and HELP keys on
the Remote Commander
The Digital ZOOM allows you to enhance your
presentation by zooming in on the image.
You can allocate a presentation file to the
FUNCTION keys  by using the application software
(CD-ROM) supplied with the projector. Just pressing
the FUNCTION key opens the file immediately.
The HELP key will be helpful if you encounter a
problem during operation.
•High portability
This projector is compact-7.2kg (15lb 14oz),
portable size.  With such a feature, a carrying handle
contributes to a convenient carrying, and you can
carry it everywhere you want.
Multi scan compatibility
•Scan converter built-in
This projector has a built-in scan converter which
converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 pixels.
•Accept various input signals
This projector accepts video signals of the
composite, S video, and component as well as the
15k RGB, VGA
2), SVGA2), XGA2) and SXGA2)
signals, which all can be displayed.
•Compatible with six color systems
NTSC
 3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.433), PAL-M or
PAL-N color system can be selected automatically or
manually.
Other functions
Plug & Play
This projector complies with DDC1 and DDC2B.
(DDC1 and DDC2B are the Display Data Channel
(DDC
TM)4) standard in the VESA standard.)
When connecting a DDC1 host system, the projector
synchronizes with V.CLK that follows the VESA
standard and outputs EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) to the data line.
When connecting a DDC2B host system, the projector
automatically switches to the appropriate
communication mode.
Features
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1) Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A. and other countries).
2) VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
3) NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR.
4) DDCTM is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. 
						

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Location and Function of
Controls
Front/Left Side
1 Zoom ring
Adjusts the size of the picture.
2 Focus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
3 Lens
Open the lens cap before projection.
4 Ventilation holes (exhaust)
5Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
6 Adjuster
When a picture is projected on the out of the screen,
adjust the picture using this adjuster.
For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use
the adjuster” on page 10 (GB).
7 Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington’s).
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s
MicroSaver Security System.
If you have any comment, contact
Kensington
2853 Campus Drive, San Mates, CA 94403
U.S.A.
Tel: 800-535-4242: extension 3348
Home page address:
http://www.kensington.com/
8 Carrying handle
Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying.
9 Left speaker
0 Control panel
For details, see “Control panel” on page 11 (GB).
qa Right speaker
qs Lens hood
qd Rear remote control detector (SIRCS receiver)
qf AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
Location and Function of Controls
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qg Rear speaker
qh Lamp cover
qj Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover
Notes
• Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it
may cause internal heat build-up.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.
qk Air filter cover button
Used to remove the air filter cover.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 33 (GB).
Note
Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure
optimal performance.
ql Adjuster buttons
w; Connector panel
For details, see page 12 (GB).
How to use the adjuster
To adjust the height
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
1Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons.
The adjusters will extend from the projector.
2While pressing the buttons, lower the projector.
Then, release the buttons.
For fine adjustment, turn the adjusters to the right
and the left.
Notes
• Be careful not to let the projector down on your
fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the
adjusters out.
Location and Function of Controls
Adjuster buttons