Sony Projector VPL-SW535C User Manual

							4-412-942-12 (1)
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525
VPL-SX535
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 4
Main Unit  ..................................... 4
Connector Panel  ........................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel Keys ................................. 6
Interactive Pen Device (SW535C/
SW525C only)  .......................... 8
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a Video 
equipment ................................ 10
Connecting an External Monitor and 
Audio Equipment  .................... 12
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 13
Adjusting the Projected image  ... 14
Turning Off the Power ................ 16
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 17
The Picture Menu ............................. 18
The Screen Menu  ............................. 19
The Function Menu  .......................... 22
The Operation Menu  ........................ 23
The Connection/Power Menu  .......... 24
The Installation Menu  ...................... 26
The Information Menu  ..................... 27
Network
Using Network Features  ...................28
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................28
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............29
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................29
Using the e-mail report 
Function ...................................30
Interactive Function
Using Interactive Function  ...............32
Connecting a Computer with a USB 
Cable ........................................32
Installing Interactive Presentation 
Utility ......................................32
Starting Interactive Presentation 
Utility ......................................33
Changing the Settings  .................33
Performing Calibration (Position 
alignment) ................................33
Toolbar ........................................34
Others
Indicators ..........................................36
Messages List  ...................................37
Troubleshooting ................................38
Replacing the Lamp ..........................40
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................42
Specifications ...................................44
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................51 
						

							3Table of Contents
Dimensions ....................................... 55
Index ................................................. 60 
						

							4Location and Function of Controls
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aProjection window
bRemote control detector 
cON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 36)
dLAMP/COVER indicator 
(page 36)
eFocus ring (page 14)
fLends shift dial V (page 14)
gLens shift dial H (page 14)
hZoom lever (page 14)
iLamp cover (page 40)
jControl panel keys (page 6)
kConnector panel (page 5)
lSpeakermAir filter cover/Ventilation holes 
(intake) (page 42)
nAdjuster (page 15)
oInteractive Pen detector 
(VPL-SW535C/SW525C only)
pSecurity bar
Connects to a commercially available 
security chain or wire.
qSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
http://www.kensington.com/
rVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand near the 
ventilation holes and the circumference as 
this may cause injury.
Main Unit
1234
59
86
7
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
Caution
qk
qh
qg
qj 
						

							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525
VPL-SX535
Input (pages 9, 10)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector 
(RGB/YPBPR)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
bINPUT B (VPL-SW535C/
SW525C/SW535/SW525 only)
Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
cINPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)
Video: RGB input connector (RGB)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input connector
Audio: Audio input connector (L 
(MONO) AUDIO/R)
eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input connector
Audio: Audio input connector (L 
(MONO) AUDIO/R)
The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are 
shared.
Output (page 12)
fOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output connector 
(MONITOR)
Audio: Audio output connector 
(AUDIO)
This connector outputs the projected image or 
audio. The image is output as a computer signal 
input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A 
or INPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)) or a video 
signal input from the YP
BPR input connector 
(INPUT A).
Connector Panel
12
0 5
84
4
5
6
7
9
1
0
3
8
4
5
6
7
54
Note
Note 
						

							6Location and Function of Controls
Others
gRS-232C connector (RS-232C)
RS-232C compatible control connector.
Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
connector and the RS-232C cross cables.
hLAN connector (page 28)
iUSB connector (Type B) 
VPL-SW535C/SW525C only.
jAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Remote Commander
Control Panel Keys
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 13)
INPUT key
cOperating a menu (page 17)
MENU key
RESET key
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
RETURN key
dAdjusting the image (page 14)
ASPECT key (page 19)
KEYSTONE key (page 15)
PATTERN key (page 16)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
* 
(page 16)
*
Use this key when inputting a computer 
signal via the RGB input connector 
(INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-SX535 
only)).
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge.
Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys
2
3
4
5
6
1 4
7
INPUT
MENUAPA ECO MODE
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
KEYSTONE
ENTER
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZEPIC MUTING
AUDIO MUTING
RESET
123 6
Note 
						

							7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
PIC MUTING key
Cuts off the projected image 
temporarily. Press again to restore the 
previous image. Picture muting helps 
reduce power consumption.
AUDIO MUTING key
Mutes the audio output temporarily. 
Press again to restore the previous 
volume.
VOL U ME  + / – k ey
Adjusts the volume output.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
used depending on the resolution of 
the input signal.
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily. 
Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp 
Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static 
Signal,” “Standby Mode.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select ECO or User mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Lamp Mode: Low
With No Input: Standby
With Static Signal: Lamp 
Dimming
Standby Mode: Low
User: Sets each item of the ECO 
mode menu as you desire (go to 
step 3).
3Select “User” then press the b key.
The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the item 
then press the ENTER key.
5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the ENTER key.
The screen returns to the User screen. 
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Lamp Mode”, “With No Input”, “With 
Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on 
the Connection/Power menu (page 24).Others
gInfrared transmitter
About remote commander operation
 Direct the remote commander toward the 
remote control detector.
 The shorter the distance between the 
remote commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
remote commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the remote 
commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector.
Notes
RETURN
ECO
User ECO Mode
:Sel:Back
ECO Mode Menu
RETURN
Lamp Mode HighAUTO POWER SAV I N G
Standby ModeOff With No Input
Lamp Dimming
With Static Signal
Standard
User
:Sel
:Set:Back 
						

							8Location and Function of Controls
aPen tip switch
Functions as the left button of a mouse.
bColor ring
main: blue/sub: gray
cIndicator
When you press the button (main only), 
or touch the pen tip on the screen, this 
indicator lights up. It will not light up if 
battery power is low. In this case, replace 
the batteries.
dButton
Functions as the right button of a mouse 
(main only).
eBattery cover
The battery cover is attached to the 
Interactive Pen Device by a small strap. 
Be careful not to break the strap when 
opening the battery cover.
fStrap attachment hole
Interactive Pen Device (SW535C/SW525C only)
12 34 65 
						

							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
 Use a no-resistance audio cable.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A/INPUT B
Notes
Connecting a Computer
HDMI output 
connectorHDMI cable
(not supplied)
VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525
For connecting a computer with an RGB or HDMI output connector.
RGB output 
connector
Audio output 
connectorMini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied 
only for VPL-SW535/VPL-SX535)
Computer
Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied)
Computer
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied 
only for VPL-SW535/VPL-SX535)
Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) RGB output 
connector
Audio output 
connector Computer
VPL-SX535
For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector. 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1280 × 800 pixels 
(VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-SX535) for the external 
monitor.
Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input 
signal.
S VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.
VIDEO IN 
For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.
Notes
Connecting a Video equipment
S video cable 
(not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) S video output 
connector
Audio output 
connector Video equipment
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) Video output 
connector
Audio output 
connector
Video equipment