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 LMP-P201 Projector Lamp.
The lamp reaches the end of its life after about 1500
hours for the STANDARD setting, or about 3000
hours for the LOW setting in the LAMP MODE.
When it is time to change the lamp, a message which
says, “Please replace the LAMP.” will be displayed.
When replacing the lamp after using the
projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
Note
The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning
off the projector with the I /1 key. If you touch the
lamp, you may scald your finger. When you replace
the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the
projector.
Hold the projector handle and turn the projector
toward the control panel as shown below.
Note
When replacing the lamp, be sure it is on a flat
and stable surface.
2Open the lamp cover by loosening one screw with
the Philips screwdriver (supplied with the LMP-
P201 Projector Lamp).
3Loosen two screws on the lamp unit with the
Philips screwdriver.
4While holding the handle and keeping the lamp
unit horizontal, pull straight up.
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is
securely in place. Tighten the screws.  Fold down
the handle.
Notes
•Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the
lamp.
•The power will not turn on if the lamp is not
secured properly.
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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 turned on.
The power has been turned off and on
with the I / 1 key at a short interval.Wait for about 120 seconds before turning on the
power 
(see page 19 (GB)).
The lamp cover is detached.Close the lamp cover securely 
(see page
32 (GB)).
The air filter cover is detached. Close the air filter cover securely 
(see page
33 (GB))
.
SymptomCauseRemedy
No picture.
The computer signal is not set to output
to external monitor.Set the computer signal to output to external
monitor 
(see page 15 (GB)).
The computer signal is set to output to
both the LCD of the computer and
external monitor.Set the computer signal to output only to external
monitor 
(see page 15 (GB)).
The picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background
depending on the combination of the
numbers of dot input from the connector
and numbers of pixel on the LCD panel.Change the desktop pattern on the connected
computer. Cable is disconnected or not connected
properly.Check that the proper connections have been
made 
(see pages 15 (GB) to 18 (GB)).
Input selection is incorrect. Select the input source correctly using the INPUT
key 
(see page 19 (GB)).
The picture is cut off. Press the PIC MUTING key to release the muting
function 
(see page 19 (GB)).
On-screen display does not
appear.STATUS in the SET SETTING menu has
been set to OFF.Set STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON
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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 cover or the air filter cover is
detached.Attach the cover securely 
(see pages 32 (GB) and
33 (GB)).
The LAMP/COVER indicator
lights up.The lamp has reached the end of its life.Replace the lamp (see page 32 (GB)).
The lamp becomes a high temperature. Wait for 120 seconds to cool down the lamp and
turn on the power again (see page 19 (GB)).
The TEMP/FAN indicator
flashes.The fan is broken.
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
The TEMP/FAN indicator
lights up.The internal temperature is unusually
high.Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation
holes.
Warning messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Caution messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message
Meaning Remedy
High temp.!
Lamp off in 1 min.Internal temperature is too high. Turn off the power.
Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation
holes.
Frequency is out of range!This input signal cannot be projected as
the frequency is out of the acceptable
range of the projector.Input a signal that is within the range of the
frequency.
The resolution setting of the output
signal of a computer is too high.Set the setting of output to the XGA 
(see page 15
(GB)).
NO INPUT No input signal Check connections (see page 15 (GB) to 18 (GB)).
Not applicable!You have pressed the wrong key.
Press the appropriate key. Please check INPUT-A
setting.You have input RGB signal from the
computer when INPUT-A in the SET
SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT,
DTV YP
BPR or DTV GBR.Set INPUT-A correctly 
(see page 26 (GB)).
Meaning Remedy
SPEAKER OFFSPEAKER in the SET SETTING menu
has been set to OFF.Set SPEAKER to ON if necessary 
(see page 26
(GB)).
Both LAMP/COVER and
TEMP/FAN indicators light up.The electric system failed.
Consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Please replace the LAMP. It is time to replace the lamp. Please replace 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 40-inch: 1490 to 1820 mm
(58 
3/4 to 71 3/4 inches)
60-inch: 2280 to 2780 mm
(89 
7/8 to 109 1/2 inches)
80-inch: 3060 to 3740 mm
(120 
1/2 to 147 3/8 inches)
100-inch: 3850 to 4700 mm
(151 
5/8 to 185 1/8 inches)
120-inch: 4630 to 5660 mm
(182 
3/8 to 222 7/8 inches)
150-inch: 5810 to 7100 mm
(228 
7/8 to 279 5/8 inches)
180-inch: 6990 to 8540 mm
(275 
1/4 to 336 3/8 inches)
200-inch: 7770 to 9500 mm
(306 to 374 
1/8 inches)
250-inch: 9740 to 11900 mm
(383 
5/8 to 468 5/8 inches)
300-inch: 11700 to 14300 mm
(460 
3/4 to 563 1/8 inches)
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/
PAL-M/PAL-N system,
switched automatically/manually
Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video
input)
1024 × 768 pixels (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
fH: 15 to 91 kHz
fV: 43 to 85 Hz
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1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standard IT 7.228.
Speaker Wide frequency range 3 speakers
system,
Woofer: 65 mm (2 
5/8 inches)
diameter, max. 3 W
   Tweeter: 45 mm (1 
3/16 inches)
diameter, max. 1 W × 2
 (stereo)
Input/Output
Video/audio input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin
type (male)
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst
0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC)
(75 ohms terminated),
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL)
(75 ohms terminated)
AUDIO: Phono type × 2
500 mVrms, impedance more
than 47 kilohms
INPUT A HD D-sub15-pin (female)/ 5BNC
(female)/ Digital Interface
Switched
Analog RGB:HD D-sub15-pin
(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G with sync: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync
negative (75 ohms terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
SYNC/HD:
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
Analog RGB/component: 5BNC
(female)
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75
ohms terminated) 
						

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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, EN60 825-1 (Laser), VCCI
class B, JEIDA
Laser beam
Laser type Class 2
Wavelength 645 nm
Output 1 mW
General
Dimensions 339 × 142 × 335 mm (13 3/8 × 5 5/8
× 13 1/4 inches) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 7.2 kg (15 lb 14 oz)
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Max. 290 W (Standby mode:
5 W)
Heat dissipation 989.6 BTU
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Storage humidity 10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander RM-PJM610
(1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
HD D-sub 15-pin Cable (1)
(1-791-992-11 or 1-791-992-21)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB
sync negative (75 ohms
terminated)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75
ohms terminated)
SYNC/HD:
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
DIGITAL RGB: DFP 20-pin
(TMDS)
USB HUB: Up (B type: female)
× 1, Down (A type: female) × 1
MOUSE (output): 13-pin (female)
(For details, see “Pin assignment” on
page 38 (GB).)
AUDIO: Stereo minijack
500 mVrms, impedance more
than 47 kilohms
INPUT B Analog RGB: HD D-sub15-pin
(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
G with sync: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync
negative (75 ohms terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms
terminated)
SYNC/HD:
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p
high impedance, positive/
negative
MOUSE (output): 13-pin (female)
(For details, see “Pin assignment” on
page 38 (GB).)
AUDIO: Stereo minijack
500 mVrms, impedance more
than 47 kilohms
OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub
15-pin (female)
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Other 
						

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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 change
without notice.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp LMP-P201 (for replacement)
Projector Suspension Support PSS-610
Carrying Case VLC-600
1)
Monitor Cable
SMF-400 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 5 × BNC
(male))
SMF-410 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y HD D-sub
15-pin (male))
Signal cable
SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono
type (male))
Signal Interface Cable
SIC-10 (5 × BNC (male) y 5 × BNC (male))
Digital Signal Cable
SMF-D102 (DFP 20-pin y DFP 20-pin)
SMF-D110 (DFP 20-pin y DFP 20-pin)
Mouse Cable
SIC-S20 (for Macintosh) 
(2 m)
SIC-S21 (for Serial) (2 m)
SIC-S22 (for PS/2) (2 m)
Signal Adapter
ADP-20 (Macintosh y HD D-sub 15-pin)
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1) VLC-600 may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony office.
Specifications
Pin assignment
RGB input connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,
female)
1 R 9 N.C.
2 G 10 GND
3 B 11 GND
4 N.C. 12 DDC/SDA
5 GND 13 HD/C.Sync
6 GND (R) 14 VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8 GND (B)
MOUSE connector (13-pin, female)
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
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)
1 DCD 6 DSR
2 RX DA 7 RTS
3 TX DA 8 CTS
4 DTR 9 RI
5 GND
1 23 56 910 13
Projection Lens
Long Focus Zoom Lens VPLL-ZM101
Short Focus Zoom Lens VPLL-ZM31
Fixed Short Focus Lens VPLL-FM21
Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For
details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 
						

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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 DATA
6 YB 13 RXD
7 L/PS
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9RI
SIC-S21
Specifications
3
12 56
42 15 39 613 10
1
6 9 5
2 15 39 613 10
2
31
14
4
Plug B
(female)
Plug A
1 10
11 20
1 +5V
2D–
3D+
4 GND 
						

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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