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...used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-DX10 VPL-DX11 VPL-DX15 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this device must be...
...used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-DX10 VPL-DX11 VPL-DX15 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this device must be...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... of the unit with both hands when carrying the unit. Stubborn stains may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to... safety • 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 the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 60 for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by ...
... of the unit with both hands when carrying the unit. Stubborn stains may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to... safety • 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 the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 60 for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by ...
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...; Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up , the temperature sensor will be turned off automatically after one projector to the next. Lamp off . The power will function with the message "High temp.! You may rise rapidly. This is manufactured using high-...temperature may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of paper. Highly heated and humid • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or...
...; Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up , the temperature sensor will be turned off automatically after one projector to the next. Lamp off . The power will function with the message "High temp.! You may rise rapidly. This is manufactured using high-...temperature may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of paper. Highly heated and humid • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or...
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... preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. 12 Notes on the screen When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set this may be caused. Avoid installing the unit...
... preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a rise in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. 12 Notes on the screen When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set this may be caused. Avoid installing the unit...
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... not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this case, the video signal is interrupted. j Ventilation holes (intake) k Ventilation holes (exhaust) l Lamp cover m Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes on page 60. For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 36. d Adjusters (front pad) Use the adjusters...
... not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this case, the video signal is interrupted. j Ventilation holes (intake) k Ventilation holes (exhaust) l Lamp cover m Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes on page 60. For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 36. d Adjusters (front pad) Use the adjusters...
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...lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - d LAMP/COVER indicator Flashes in green when the projector is turned on . Lights in orange under the following conditions: • A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover is high or the electrical system has failed. - ...c INPUT key Select the input signal. 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. b MENU key Displays the on until the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or ...
...lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - d LAMP/COVER indicator Flashes in green when the projector is turned on . Lights in orange under the following conditions: • A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover is high or the electrical system has failed. - ...c INPUT key Select the input signal. 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. b MENU key Displays the on until the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or ...
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... Viewer" included on the supplied CDROM. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting the Picture Connecting to a Network (VPL-DX15 only) To see how to connect a USB memory, refer to "Operating Instructions for... Network/USB File Viewer" included on the supplied CDROM. Projecting 1 to a wall outlet PUSH ENTER MENU 7 INPUT LAMP/COVER 2 6 4 5 7 INPUT NETWORK USB ...
... Viewer" included on the supplied CDROM. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting the Picture Connecting to a Network (VPL-DX15 only) To see how to connect a USB memory, refer to "Operating Instructions for... Network/USB File Viewer" included on the supplied CDROM. Projecting 1 to a wall outlet PUSH ENTER MENU 7 INPUT LAMP/COVER 2 6 4 5 7 INPUT NETWORK USB ...
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... instead of above steps 1 and 2. Turning Off the Power 1 Press the ?/1 key. To project again immediately You can be a delay, depending on conditions, before the lamp lights. 28 Turning Off the Power There may be turned off the power. "POWER OFF? When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you cannot...the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ?/1 key lights in red. (Except when using the Off & Go) This product can make the lamp light by holding the ?/1 key for five seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. The ?/1 key flashes in green. Please press ?/1 key again."
... instead of above steps 1 and 2. Turning Off the Power 1 Press the ?/1 key. To project again immediately You can be a delay, depending on conditions, before the lamp lights. 28 Turning Off the Power There may be turned off the power. "POWER OFF? When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you cannot...the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ?/1 key lights in red. (Except when using the Off & Go) This product can make the lamp light by holding the ?/1 key for five seconds. 2 Press the ?/1 key again. The ?/1 key flashes in green. Please press ?/1 key again."
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B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 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 ... then lights in green. 30 Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 80 50 50 50 Low 30 (VPL-DX15) 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The selected menu appears. The factory setting is shown as follows: 1 to a wall outlet...
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 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 ... then lights in green. 30 Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 80 50 50 50 Low 30 (VPL-DX15) 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The selected menu appears. The factory setting is shown as follows: 1 to a wall outlet...
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To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu also disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. 2,3,4 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 RESET INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2,3,4 1 Press the MENU key. ...
To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu also disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. 2,3,4 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 RESET INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2,3,4 1 Press the MENU key. ...
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... Power ON Auto Standard Off 3 Select "V Keystone" with the v/V key from the Menu 2~6 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2~6 1 Press the MENU key. Then, ...
... Power ON Auto Standard Off 3 Select "V Keystone" with the v/V key from the Menu 2~6 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2~6 1 Press the MENU key. Then, ...
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.... So you forget your password and the password administrator is equipped with a security lock function. Using the Security Function Security Lock (Password) The projector is not available. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required to the procedure explained in "Turning Off the Power"... on page 28, then cool it may take some time until the lamp will light on , you will not be able to use the projector if you can move it readily if necessary. When you turn the projector on after Presentation (Off & Go) / Using the Security Function 33 ...
.... So you forget your password and the password administrator is equipped with a security lock function. Using the Security Function Security Lock (Password) The projector is not available. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required to the procedure explained in "Turning Off the Power"... on page 28, then cool it may take some time until the lamp will light on , you will not be able to use the projector if you can move it readily if necessary. When you turn the projector on after Presentation (Off & Go) / Using the Security Function 33 ...
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... new password is displayed. (Enter the password on this screen even if you want to confirm. 34 Using the Security Function PUSH ENTER 2,3,4,5 1 MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 6 1 2,3, 4,5 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 6 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING To use this is entered...
... new password is displayed. (Enter the password on this screen even if you want to confirm. 34 Using the Security Function PUSH ENTER 2,3,4,5 1 MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 6 1 2,3, 4,5 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA 6 ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING To use this is entered...
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... Image Quality (Smart APA) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the picture to "On", this function works whenever a signal is input. 2~4 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2~4 1 Press the MENU key. When...
... Image Quality (Smart APA) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts the picture to "On", this function works whenever a signal is input. 2~4 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING 2~4 1 Press the MENU key. When...
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... ENTER key. The setting values for each mode are registered. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting value is selected). * VPL-DX15 only 5 Set the items on some menus. 2~6 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING...
... ENTER key. The setting values for each mode are registered. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting value is selected). * VPL-DX15 only 5 Set the items on some menus. 2~6 1 PUSH ENTER MENU INPUT LAMP/COVER 1 INPUT NETWORK USB MENU APA ENTER RESET KEYSTONE AUTO FOCUS LENS /TILT PIC MUTING D ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING...
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...; Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except for changing the settings of 1,500 m or higher. • Off: Use this setting when using the projector at normal altitudes. • Standard: Lowers the power consumption in standby mode. • Low: The power consumption in red if no signal is input for... Selects the language used for the menus, message when turning off and the ?/1 key lights in orange if no signal is more lowered. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into power saving mode. 50 The Setup Menu
...; Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except for changing the settings of 1,500 m or higher. • Off: Use this setting when using the projector at normal altitudes. • Standard: Lowers the power consumption in standby mode. • Low: The power consumption in red if no signal is input for... Selects the language used for the menus, message when turning off and the ?/1 key lights in orange if no signal is more lowered. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into power saving mode. 50 The Setup Menu
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... Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Selects the type of the input signal automatically from the equipment connected to the selected system manually. set to "Auto," select the item according .... • "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 "Color System" to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be operated while the...
... Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - Selects the type of the input signal automatically from the equipment connected to the selected system manually. set to "Auto," select the item according .... • "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 "Color System" to "Low," the network and network control function cannot be operated while the...
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... Image Flip Flips the picture on page 31. Standard • High: For the projected image 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. You can... is an electronic correction, sometimes the image will be brighter than Standard Select this item for installation for changing the settings of the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used for rear projection. • HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the picture horizontally. ...
... Image Flip Flips the picture on page 31. Standard • High: For the projected image 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. You can... is an electronic correction, sometimes the image will be brighter than Standard Select this item for installation for changing the settings of the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness used for rear projection. • HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the picture horizontally. ...
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...z z z*1 Input signal Component Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z z z z z - VPL-DX15 Memory number Signal type Setting items Model Name Serial No. Displays the preset memory number of the lamp. The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies...menus cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted depending on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. Displays the...
...z z z*1 Input signal Component Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z z z z z - VPL-DX15 Memory number Signal type Setting items Model Name Serial No. Displays the preset memory number of the lamp. The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies...menus cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted depending on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. Displays the...