Operating Instructions
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.../Bottom 16 Control Panel 18 Connector Panel 19 Remote Commander 20 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 22 Connecting the Projector 22 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Connecting to a Network (VPL-DX15 only 25 Connecting a USB memory (VPL-DX15 only 25 Projecting 25 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Resetting All Setting Values 30 8 Table of Contents To Change from the Menu ..........30 To Return the Value of an Adjusted Item to Default 31...
.../Bottom 16 Control Panel 18 Connector Panel 19 Remote Commander 20 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 22 Connecting the Projector 22 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Connecting to a Network (VPL-DX15 only 25 Connecting a USB memory (VPL-DX15 only 25 Projecting 25 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Resetting All Setting Values 30 8 Table of Contents To Change from the Menu ..........30 To Return the Value of an Adjusted Item to Default 31...
Operating Instructions
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... in the USB Memory Directly (VPL-DX15 only 42 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 43 The Picture Menu 45 The Screen Menu 47 About the Preset Memory No. ....49 The Setup Menu 50 The Function Menu 52 The Installation Menu 54 The Network Setting Menu (VPL-DX15 only 55 The Information Menu 56 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 58 Cleaning the Air Filter 60 Others Troubleshooting 61 Messages List 65 Specifications 66 Installing the Projector and Installation Diagram 70 Floor Installation (Front Projection 70 Ceiling Installation (Front Projection 72...
... in the USB Memory Directly (VPL-DX15 only 42 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 43 The Picture Menu 45 The Screen Menu 47 About the Preset Memory No. ....49 The Setup Menu 50 The Function Menu 52 The Installation Menu 54 The Network Setting Menu (VPL-DX15 only 55 The Information Menu 56 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 58 Cleaning the Air Filter 60 Others Troubleshooting 61 Messages List 65 Specifications 66 Installing the Projector and Installation Diagram 70 Floor Installation (Front Projection 70 Ceiling Installation (Front Projection 72...
Operating Instructions
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... • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your fingers by the adjuster when you replace the lamp. • Refer to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. On cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with both sides of light. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page...
... • Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your fingers by the adjuster when you replace the lamp. • Refer to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. On cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with both sides of light. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page...
Operating Instructions
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... operate. Control Panel PUSH ENTER 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 LAMP/COVER 4 5 Top of projector a PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Flashes in orange when the power saving mode is ready to operate. Each time you can turn off (during cooling). - When you press ?/1 key, this key flashes in green and then lights 18 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) in green when the projector is in standby mode, you press the key the input signal switches. b MENU key Displays the on . c INPUT...
... operate. Control Panel PUSH ENTER 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 LAMP/COVER 4 5 Top of projector a PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to operate. - Flashes in orange when the power saving mode is ready to operate. Each time you can turn off (during cooling). - When you press ?/1 key, this key flashes in green and then lights 18 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) in green when the projector is in standby mode, you press the key the input signal switches. b MENU key Displays the on . c INPUT...
Operating Instructions
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... V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. In this indicator using the Focus ring. 7 Press the INPUT key to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using "Status" on the top of the picture. To input from Computer connected to the INPUT A connector Press INPUT to adjust the picture position. However, it manually. 26 Projecting VPL-DX10/DX11 Input-A Video S-Video VPL-DX15 Input-A Network USB S-Video Video Input signal indicator Shows...
... V keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. In this indicator using the Focus ring. 7 Press the INPUT key to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using "Status" on the top of the picture. To input from Computer connected to the INPUT A connector Press INPUT to adjust the picture position. However, it manually. 26 Projecting VPL-DX10/DX11 Input-A Video S-Video VPL-DX15 Input-A Network USB S-Video Video Input signal indicator Shows...
Operating Instructions
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... projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for clear display. In VPL-DX15, if there is no input signal, "Network" is selected, the confirmation display to be turned off, press the ENTER key. or and Note The key used for switching the computer to output to adjust the image from the connected equipment for example a notebook, or an all-in-one LCD...
... projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for clear display. In VPL-DX15, if there is no input signal, "Network" is selected, the confirmation display to be turned off, press the ENTER key. or and Note The key used for switching the computer to output to adjust the image from the connected equipment for example a notebook, or an all-in-one LCD...
Operating Instructions
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... menu appears. The ?/1 key flashes in green, and then lights in green. 30 Selecting the Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: 1 to turn on -screen displays. The menu appears. The menu currently selected is English. Convenient Functions 3 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 2 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 4,5,6 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to a wall outlet 4,5,6 3 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER...
... menu appears. The ?/1 key flashes in green, and then lights in green. 30 Selecting the Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: 1 to turn on -screen displays. The menu appears. The menu currently selected is English. Convenient Functions 3 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 2 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 4,5,6 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to a wall outlet 4,5,6 3 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER...
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... default values ? Reset Do you wish to switch to auto adjustment mode after adjusting manually, switch the V Keystone setting to "Manual" once then return it . When the lower side is displayed in the window), it . Yes No Factory-preset items: "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "Color Temp.," "Sharpness," "DDE," "Black Level Adj.," and "Gamma Mode" (can be set on the Remote Commander. Further Adjusting an Image That Has Been Automatically Adjusted Note If you wish to reset...
... default values ? Reset Do you wish to switch to auto adjustment mode after adjusting manually, switch the V Keystone setting to "Manual" once then return it . When the lower side is displayed in the window), it . Yes No Factory-preset items: "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "Color Temp.," "Sharpness," "DDE," "Black Level Adj.," and "Gamma Mode" (can be set on the Remote Commander. Further Adjusting an Image That Has Been Automatically Adjusted Note If you wish to reset...
Operating Instructions
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... the control panel pressed for security lock is turned on . If it becomes effective. Convenient Functions Security Lock Re-enter new password key. is displayed on the menu screen, the setting for approximately 10 seconds during power on the next time. The screen used for approximately 10 seconds during Standby mode. Panel Key Lock The Panel Key Lock function enables locking of all keys on the control panel on if you with the password. Using the...
... the control panel pressed for security lock is turned on . If it becomes effective. Convenient Functions Security Lock Re-enter new password key. is displayed on the menu screen, the setting for approximately 10 seconds during power on the next time. The screen used for approximately 10 seconds during Standby mode. Panel Key Lock The Panel Key Lock function enables locking of all keys on the control panel on if you with the password. Using the...
Operating Instructions
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... Kensington. Security Lock (Mechanical) A commercially available antitheft cable such as one (manufactured by Kensington) can select a section of "Network" or "USB" is selected. (VPL-DX15 only) This function does not work when a video signal is enlarged. Kensington Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Using Various Functions During Projecting INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA RESET 1,3 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2 FREEZE Zoom a Part of the Image (Digital Zoom) You can...
... Kensington. Security Lock (Mechanical) A commercially available antitheft cable such as one (manufactured by Kensington) can select a section of "Network" or "USB" is selected. (VPL-DX15 only) This function does not work when a video signal is enlarged. Kensington Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Using Various Functions During Projecting INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA RESET 1,3 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2 FREEZE Zoom a Part of the Image (Digital Zoom) You can...
Operating Instructions
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...: Gives lower emphasis to the input signal. • The Picture Mode setting is not displayed. • For Picture Mode, a part of halftones. Low • High: Gives white colors a blue tint. • Low: Gives white colors a red tint. Setting items Functions Initial setting Color Temp. Enhancer) • Film: Normally, select this feature. Black Level Dark parts will be reproduced in an interlace format without converting. is common between Network and USB. (VPL-DX15 only) 46 The Picture Menu
...: Gives lower emphasis to the input signal. • The Picture Mode setting is not displayed. • For Picture Mode, a part of halftones. Low • High: Gives white colors a blue tint. • Low: Gives white colors a red tint. Setting items Functions Initial setting Color Temp. Enhancer) • Film: Normally, select this feature. Black Level Dark parts will be reproduced in an interlace format without converting. is common between Network and USB. (VPL-DX15 only) 46 The Picture Menu
Operating Instructions
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... manually. Auto Color System Selects the color system of the input signal. • Auto: Selects the color system of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. • If "Standby Mode" is set "Color System" to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be operated while the unit is in standby mode. • When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if "Input-A Signal Sel." Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Setup Menu 51 Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Setting...
... manually. Auto Color System Selects the color system of the input signal. • Auto: Selects the color system of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. • If "Standby Mode" is set "Color System" to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be operated while the unit is in standby mode. • When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if "Input-A Signal Sel." Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Setup Menu 51 Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Setting...
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... the input signal is detected. (* VPL-DX15 only) Network and USB are always displayed, as they have input signals (VPL-DX15 only). • Off: Sets when you want to select an input selector with the projector, press and hold the MENU key for changing the settings of the various functions of the screen when no input signal, or you want to switch the setting manually. Setting items Smart APA Auto Input Search Background Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting...
... the input signal is detected. (* VPL-DX15 only) Network and USB are always displayed, as they have input signals (VPL-DX15 only). • Off: Sets when you want to select an input selector with the projector, press and hold the MENU key for changing the settings of the various functions of the screen when no input signal, or you want to switch the setting manually. Setting items Smart APA Auto Input Search Background Panel Key Lock Functions Initial setting...
Operating Instructions
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... changing the settings of the projector. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used during the projection. Lamp Mode Direct Power ON Auto Standard Off Setting items V Keystone Functions Sets Auto V Keystone correction. • Auto: For Auto V Keystone correction to be active • Manual: For Auto V Keystone correction to be deteriorated. • When the Lamp Mode is set to "High", the sound from the fan to turn the power on /off without pressing the ?/1 key. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used for rear projection. • HV: Flips the picture...
... changing the settings of the projector. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used during the projection. Lamp Mode Direct Power ON Auto Standard Off Setting items V Keystone Functions Sets Auto V Keystone correction. • Auto: For Auto V Keystone correction to be active • Manual: For Auto V Keystone correction to be deteriorated. • When the Lamp Mode is set to "High", the sound from the fan to turn the power on /off without pressing the ?/1 key. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used for rear projection. • HV: Flips the picture...
Operating Instructions
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... B & W *2: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W *3: Adjustable only when the "Picture Mode" is set *6: VPL-DX15 only Component z - - - Pitch - Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Information Menu 57 z - z*3 z*3 Sharpness z z z - - - Screen menu Item Video/ S-Video Aspect z Adjust Signal APA - Phase - z - z z z - - - Gamma Mode - - Shift - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set to "Dynamic" or "Standard" *4: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only *5: VPL-DX15 only/The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB.
... B & W *2: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W *3: Adjustable only when the "Picture Mode" is set *6: VPL-DX15 only Component z - - - Pitch - Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Information Menu 57 z - z*3 z*3 Sharpness z z z - - - Screen menu Item Video/ S-Video Aspect z Adjust Signal APA - Phase - z - z z z - - - Gamma Mode - - Shift - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set to "Dynamic" or "Standard" *4: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only *5: VPL-DX15 only/The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB.
Operating Instructions
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.... Fold out the handle. 58 Replacing the Lamp Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by the handle (c). Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may burn your finger. Use an LMP-D200 Projector Lamp as a light source is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. appears on...
.... Fold out the handle. 58 Replacing the Lamp Turn the projector over . 3 Open the lamp cover by the handle (c). Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may burn your finger. Use an LMP-D200 Projector Lamp as a light source is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. appears on...
Operating Instructions
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... lamp cover securely as it (c). 9 Press the ?/1 key to 0, "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" The ?/1 key lights in this product contains mercury. Tighten the two screws (b). is initialized to turn on if the lamp is not secured properly. 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten one screw. The Lamp Timer is displayed in until it securely. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Lamp Timer Reset Settings for Lamp replacement...
... lamp cover securely as it (c). 9 Press the ?/1 key to 0, "Lamp Timer Reset Complete!" The ?/1 key lights in this product contains mercury. Tighten the two screws (b). is initialized to turn on if the lamp is not secured properly. 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten one screw. The Lamp Timer is displayed in until it securely. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Lamp Timer Reset Settings for Lamp replacement...
Operating Instructions
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.... appear. c Check "Lamp Timer" on the Picture menu. The picture is connected properly. On-screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (page 51). c Set "Color System" in the Setup menu has been set to "On" (page 50). Troubleshooting 61 Others c Check if the connecting cable is noisy. c Set the image quality on the Information menu (page 56). c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (page...
.... appear. c Check "Lamp Timer" on the Picture menu. The picture is connected properly. On-screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (page 51). c Set "Color System" in the Setup menu has been set to "On" (page 50). Troubleshooting 61 Others c Check if the connecting cable is noisy. c Set the image quality on the Information menu (page 56). c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (page...
Operating Instructions
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... the Screen setting menu. c Adjust "Shift" on the lens. The aspect ratio of focus. key on Screen setting menu. Cause and Remedy • A cable is not proper. c Display the full image on the main unit. c Adjust "Phase" on the Remote Commander. c Check that the proper connections have been made (page 22). • The audio connecting cable used is pressed. c Adjust "Aspect" on . Sound Symptom No sound. c Point the Remote Commander at the sensor on the screen and...
... the Screen setting menu. c Adjust "Shift" on the lens. The aspect ratio of focus. key on Screen setting menu. Cause and Remedy • A cable is not proper. c Display the full image on the main unit. c Adjust "Phase" on the Remote Commander. c Check that the proper connections have been made (page 22). • The audio connecting cable used is pressed. c Adjust "Aspect" on . Sound Symptom No sound. c Point the Remote Commander at the sensor on the screen and...
Operating Instructions
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...-air inlet and exhaust outlet. • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. ?/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The interior of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is being used at a high altitude. c Check to cool then turn the projector on the power again. Or the interior of the unit reached a high temperature, and the temperature fuse burned out. indicator flashes in red and the problem...
...-air inlet and exhaust outlet. • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. ?/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The interior of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is being used at a high altitude. c Check to cool then turn the projector on the power again. Or the interior of the unit reached a high temperature, and the temperature fuse burned out. indicator flashes in red and the problem...