Operating Instructions
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...AUDIO connector Connects to view files saved on the projector. h AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. b (USB) connector (type A) (VPL-DX15 only) Uses to the audio output of video equipment. Note The projector cannot be connected with USB connection. c Speaker ...wiring that might have excessive voltage to the composite video output of video equipment. Connector Panel Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 Overview a (network) connector (RJ-45) (VPL-DX15 only) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment. e S VIDEO connector (mini DIN 4pin) Connects to the ...
...AUDIO connector Connects to view files saved on the projector. h AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. b (USB) connector (type A) (VPL-DX15 only) Uses to the audio output of video equipment. Note The projector cannot be connected with USB connection. c Speaker ...wiring that might have excessive voltage to the composite video output of video equipment. Connector Panel Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 Overview a (network) connector (RJ-45) (VPL-DX15 only) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment. e S VIDEO connector (mini DIN 4pin) Connects to the ...
Operating Instructions
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... a computer Rear • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to XGA for the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 23 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a type having two rows of your computer to output the signal to audio output...
... a computer Rear • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to XGA for the external monitor. Connecting the Projector 23 For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a type having two rows of your computer to output the signal to audio output...
Operating Instructions
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... manuals of the equipment you connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. setting on the Screen menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component... "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (L/R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use...
... manuals of the equipment you connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. setting on the Screen menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component... "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (L/R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use...
Operating Instructions
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... In this indicator using the Focus ring. 7 Press the INPUT key to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. x is displayed when no signal is turned off. •...projector with the v/V/b/B keys. If you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 54.) • If you adjust the tilt of the picture and the focus. However, it manually. 26 Projecting VPL-DX10/DX11 Input-A Video S-Video VPL-DX15 Input-A Network USB S-Video Video...
... In this indicator using the Focus ring. 7 Press the INPUT key to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. x is displayed when no signal is turned off. •...projector with the v/V/b/B keys. If you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 54.) • If you adjust the tilt of the picture and the focus. However, it manually. 26 Projecting VPL-DX10/DX11 Input-A Video S-Video VPL-DX15 Input-A Network USB S-Video Video...
Operating Instructions
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...projector...VPL-DX15 only) When Network is selected. Depending on page 52. 8 Switch the equipment connected to output to "On," the projector searches for clear display. In VPL-DX15..., if there is no input signal, "Network" is selected, the confirmation display to adjust the image from the connected equipment for the signals from Press INPUT to display Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video... to output to the projector by pressing certain keys ...
...projector...VPL-DX15 only) When Network is selected. Depending on page 52. 8 Switch the equipment connected to output to "On," the projector searches for clear display. In VPL-DX15..., if there is no input signal, "Network" is selected, the confirmation display to adjust the image from the connected equipment for the signals from Press INPUT to display Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video... to output to the projector by pressing certain keys ...
Operating Instructions
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.... To cancel Panel Key Lock with the key on the projector Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds while the power is enlarged. The portion of "Network" or "USB" is selected. (VPL-DX15 only) This function does not work when a video signal is set to enlarge. Locking is canceled, and the...
.... To cancel Panel Key Lock with the key on the projector Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds while the power is enlarged. The portion of "Network" or "USB" is selected. (VPL-DX15 only) This function does not work when a video signal is set to enlarge. Locking is canceled, and the...
Operating Instructions
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Pausing the Image There are two ways to scroll the enlarged image. "Freeze" appears when the key is output inside the projector. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to pause the image. To Freeze the Image Projected (Freeze) Press the FREEZE key. This function will be active only when...Lens shutter lever To return the image to standby mode approximately two hours after you close the lens shutter. The picture muting shuts off the video signal. Lens Shutter (Recommended for a few seconds. Projection is selected. (VPLDX15 only) To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again. ...
Pausing the Image There are two ways to scroll the enlarged image. "Freeze" appears when the key is output inside the projector. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to pause the image. To Freeze the Image Projected (Freeze) Press the FREEZE key. This function will be active only when...Lens shutter lever To return the image to standby mode approximately two hours after you close the lens shutter. The picture muting shuts off the video signal. Lens Shutter (Recommended for a few seconds. Projection is selected. (VPLDX15 only) To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again. ...
Operating Instructions
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... "Input-A" with the INPUT key. • Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. • Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer. • Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from the equipment connected to "Low," the network .... • "NTSC3.58"-"PAL-N": Allows you turn on "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp. • When "High Altitude Mode" is set the color system to "Auto." If the picture is not displayed...
... "Input-A" with the INPUT key. • Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically. • Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer. • Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or HDTV broadcast. • Component: Inputs the component signal from the equipment connected to "Low," the network .... • "NTSC3.58"-"PAL-N": Allows you turn on "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp. • When "High Altitude Mode" is set the color system to "Auto." If the picture is not displayed...
Operating Instructions
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...*, Video and S-Video in order when the INPUT key is pressed, and then displays the input terminal at which 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 be operated only with the projector, press... and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power is on page 33. Locks all the control panel keys of the projector so that Off the projector can be active...
...*, Video and S-Video in order when the INPUT key is pressed, and then displays the input terminal at which 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 be operated only with the projector, press... and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power is on page 33. Locks all the control panel keys of the projector so that Off the projector can be active...
Operating Instructions
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...Notes • fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be adjusted depending on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed...Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z z z z z - Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Network*5 USB*5 z z z z z z - - 56 The Information Menu The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the input signal. VPL-DX15...
...Notes • fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be adjusted depending on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed...Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z z z z z - Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Network*5 USB*5 z z z z z z - - 56 The Information Menu The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the input signal. VPL-DX15...
Operating Instructions
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...screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu has been set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." Color balance is incorrect. • The image quality setting is noisy. c Set... Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Setup menu is dim. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (page 51). • The projector is set to default (page 30). • The lamp has burnt out or is ...cable is not turned on the Picture menu. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
...screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu has been set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." Color balance is incorrect. • The image quality setting is noisy. c Set... Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Setup menu is dim. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (page 51). • The projector is set to default (page 30). • The lamp has burnt out or is ...cable is not turned on the Picture menu. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Operating Instructions
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... TV lines (Video input) 1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input) Acceptable computer signals1) fH: 19 to 80 kHz fV: 48 to 1.6 A, 50/60 Hz Power consumption VPL-DX15: Max. 320 W in standby (Standard): 10.5 W in certain countries or areas. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel 0.63-inch XGA panel, approximately...
... TV lines (Video input) 1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input) Acceptable computer signals1) fH: 19 to 80 kHz fV: 48 to 1.6 A, 50/60 Hz Power consumption VPL-DX15: Max. 320 W in standby (Standard): 10.5 W in certain countries or areas. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel 0.63-inch XGA panel, approximately...