Sony Projector VPL-SX235 User Manual
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4-487-299-11 (1) © 2014 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-SW235/SW225 VPL-SX235/SX225 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 Preparation Connecting the Projector ................... 8 Connecting a Computer ................ 8 Connecting a Video equipment ................................ 10 Connecting a microphone .......... 12 Connecting a USB memory device ...................................... 12 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 ................ 17 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU ................................ 18 The Picture Menu ............................. 19 The Screen Menu ............................. 20 The Function Menu .......................... 24 The Operation Menu ........................ 25 The Connection/Power Menu .......... 26 The Installation Menu ...................... 28The Information Menu .....................29 Network Using Network Features ...................30 Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web Browser ...................................30 Confirming the Information regarding the Projector ............31 Operating the Projector from a Computer .................................31 Using the e-mail report Function ...................................32 Setting the LAN Network of the projector ..................................33 Setting the WLAN Network of the projector ..................................33 Setting the Control Protocol of the Projector ..................................36 Presentation Function via Network Using Presentation Function via Network .........................................39 Installing Projector Station for Network Presentation ..............39 Starting Projector Station for Network Presentation ..............39 Projecting an Image ....................40 Connection Settings ....................40 Using the Controller ...................41 Displaying Images or Files Sent from a Tablet PC/ Smartphone ..............................41
3Table of Contents Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection .................................... 43 Starting USB Display ................. 43 Playing Video and Audio ........... 43 Using the Controller ................... 43 USB Media Viewer Using USB Media Viewer ................ 45 Thumbnail Mode ........................ 46 Option Menu ............................... 46 Display Mode ............................. 47 Option Menu ............................... 47 Slideshow Mode ......................... 47 Option Menu ............................... 48 Others Indicators .......................................... 49 Messages List ................................... 50 Troubleshooting ............................... 51 Replacing the Lamp ......................... 53 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 55 Specifications ................................... 56 Projection Distance .......................... 62 Dimensions ....................................... 68 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT .............................. 70 Index ................................................. 76
4Location and Function of Controls BOverview Location and Function of Controls aLens bRemote control detector cFront feet (adjustable) (page 15) dFoot adjust button (page 15) eSpeaker fVentilation holes (exhaust) gLamp cover (page 53) hAir filter cover/Ventilation holes (intake) (page 55) 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. iLAMP/COVER indicator (page 49) jON/STANDBY indicator (page 49) kConnector panel (page 5) lSecurity bar Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire. mSecurity lock Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/ nControl panel keys (page 6) oFocus ring (page 14) Main Unit Caution 21 4 3 8 6 5 3 4 7 qf qg qs qa 0 9qd
5Location and Function of Controls Overview Input (pages 8, 10) aINPUT A Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector (RGB/YPBPR) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO) bINPUT B Video: RGB input connector (RGB) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO) cINPUT C Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI) dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN) Video: S video input connector (S VIDEO IN) Audio: Audio input connector (L (MONO) AUDIO/R) eVIDEO (VIDEO IN) Video: Video input connector (VIDEO) 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 only when INPUT A or INPUT B is used. 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 30) iAC IN (∼) socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. jUSB connector (Type A) ( ) (pages 12, 45) kUSB connector (Type B) ( ) (page 43) lMicrophone input ( ) Connector Panel 5 4 4 5 7 61 29 8q; 3 qs qa Note Note
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 13) INPUT key cOperating a menu (page 18) MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key dAdjusting the image (page 14) ASPECT key (page 20) KEYSTONE key (page 16) 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). 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. 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. BLANK key Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to restore the previous image. Picture muting helps reduce power consumption. MUTING key Mutes the audio output temporarily. Press again to restore the previous volume. VOLUME +/– key Adjusts the volume output. FREEZE key *2 Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image. 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 FREEZEBLANK MUTING RESET 3612 Note
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. 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” and “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,” “Constant Brightness,” “With No Input,” “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on the Connection/ Power menu (page 26). 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 RETURN Lamp Mode HighConstant Brightness Auto Power Saving Standby ModeOff ON With No Input Lamp Dimming With Static Signal Standard User :Sel :Set:Back
8Connecting the Projector 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 It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-SW235/SW225) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-SX235/SX225) for the external monitor. INPUT C Notes Connecting a Computer For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector. RGB output connector Audio output connectorMini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Note For connecting a computer with an HDMI output connector. HDMI output connectorHDMI cable (not supplied) Computer
9Connecting the Projector Preparation 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 connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. USB connector (Type B) ( ) For connecting to a computer with a USB connector (“Playing Video and Audio using USB Connection” (page 43)). LAN connector For connecting to a computer, tablet PC, or smartphone via a hub or router (“Presentation Function via Network” (page 39)). Notes USB A-B cable (not supplied) ComputerUSB connector (Type A) LAN cable (straight type) (not supplied) ComputerLAN connector Wired connection Tablet PC/Smartphone Computer Wireless connectionHub, Wireless router, etc.
10Connecting the Projector USB connector (Type A) ( ) For connecting a USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not supplied) (“Presentation Function via Network” (page 39)). Undesignated USB wireless LAN modules do not work. When connecting/disconnecting the USB wireless LAN module, make sure that the projector is in Standby mode (Standby Mode: “Low”), or the AC power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. When wirelessly connecting a tablet PC/smartphone to the projector via USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not supplied), set “WLAN Network” to “Access Pt. (Manual)” in the projector’s “WLAN Settings” (page 26). For connecting to the access point, access to the Web browser, and input the settings for the access point to connect. For details, see “Setting the WLAN Network of the projector” (page 33). 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. Notes Connecting a Video equipment USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not supplied) Tablet PC/Smartphone Computer Wireless router, access point S video output connector Audio output connectorS video cable (not supplied) Video equipment Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)