Sony Projector VPL-SW631C User Manual

4-587-026-12 (1)
© 2015 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-SW636C/SW631C/SW631
VPL-SX631
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
Terminals ...................................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel Keys ................................. 6
Interactive Pen Device (VPL-
SW636C/SW631C only) ........... 8
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a Video 
equipment ................................ 11
Connecting a...

3Table of Contents
Setting the PC Free Interactive 
Function .................................. 52
Toolbars and icons  ...................... 52
Retrieve the Data Saved in the 
Projector .................................. 57
Add/delete template images to/from 
the projector  ............................ 57
Using the Mouse Mode Function 
(VPL-SW636C only)  .................... 58
Setting the Mouse Mode ............. 58
Operations of Interactive Pen 
Device While Using Mouse 
Mode...

4Location and Function of Controls
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aInteractive Pen detector 
(VPL-SW636C/SW631C only)
bProjection window
cControl panel keys (page 6)
dSide cover/Ventilation hole 
(intake)
eFocus lever (page 16)
fAir filter (page 82)
gLens shift dial H (page 17)
hLends shift dial V (page 17)iZoom lever (page 16)
jTerminals (page 5)
kLamp cover (page 80)
lFoot (page 17)
mSecurity bar
Connects to a commercially available 
security chain or wire.
nSecurity lock
Connects to an...

5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Input (pages 9, 11)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal 
(RGB/YP
BPR)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input terminal (RGB)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input terminal 
(S VIDEO IN)
Audio: Audio input terminal 
(L (MONO) AUDIO/R)
eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input terminal (VIDEO)
Audio: Audio input terminal 
(L...

6Location and Function of Controls
Remote Commander
Control Panel Keys
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 14)
INPUT key
cOperating a menu (page 21)
MENU key
RESET key
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
RETURN key
dAdjusting the image (page 16)
ASPECT key (page 23)
KEYSTONE key (page 18)
PATTERN key (page 19)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
*1 
(page 19)
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal via the RGB input 
terminal (INPUT A or INPUT...

7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
*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.You cannot use this 
key when 
“Type A USB”, “Ty p e  B  
USB
” or “Network” is selected as the 
input.
*3: This does not work for data drawn with 
the Interactive Pen Device using the 
PC Free Interactive function. This 
works only for background images 
from an external device. (VPL-...

8Location and Function of Controls
aPen tip switch
Functions as the left button of a mouse.
bColor ring
main (IFU-PN250A): red
sub(IFU-PN250B): blue
cIndicator
This indicator flashes when the button is 
pressed and lights up when the pen tip 
touches the screen. It will not light up if 
battery power is low. In this case, replace 
the batteries.
dButton
Main: Switches between drawing and 
mouse functions.When using mouse 
mode, you can use this button as a right-
click (page 58).
Sub: Displays the sub...

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...

10Connecting the Projector
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. 
 Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are 
recommended.)
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
USB terminal (Type B) ( )
For connecting to a computer with a USB terminal (“Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection” (page 67)).
LAN terminal
For connecting to a...