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.... • If the Remote Commander malfunctions or causes a malfunction, consult with Canadian ICES-003. 2 (GB) For the customers of the VPL-PX15/PX10 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER...uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with qualified Sony personnel. We will be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this equipment. This label is likely to cause harmful interference in...
.... • If the Remote Commander malfunctions or causes a malfunction, consult with Canadian ICES-003. 2 (GB) For the customers of the VPL-PX15/PX10 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER...uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with qualified Sony personnel. We will be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this equipment. This label is likely to cause harmful interference in...
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...Panel 11 (GB) Connector Panel 13 (GB) Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PX15/PX10 14 (GB) Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PS10 16 (GB) Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 18 (GB) Connecting the Projector 18 (GB) Connecting to a Computer 18 (GB) Connecting to a VCR or... 15k RGB/Component Equipment 20 (GB) Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15 only 21 (GB) Selecting...
...Panel 11 (GB) Connector Panel 13 (GB) Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PX15/PX10 14 (GB) Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PS10 16 (GB) Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 18 (GB) Connecting the Projector 18 (GB) Connecting to a Computer 18 (GB) Connecting to a VCR or... 15k RGB/Component Equipment 20 (GB) Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15 only 21 (GB) Selecting...
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...projector, and also control the projector by connecting equipment and pressing the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key. • Compatible with the supplied Remote Commander. Features Features High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting a newly developed optical system and a 200 W UHP lamp allows high brightness (VPL-PX15/ PX10...: light output 2000 ANSI lumen, VPL-PS10: light output 1500 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture. • High resolution VPL-PX15/PX10 Three 0.9-inch, approximately 790,000 pixel, XGA panels provide...
...projector, and also control the projector by connecting equipment and pressing the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key. • Compatible with the supplied Remote Commander. Features Features High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting a newly developed optical system and a 200 W UHP lamp allows high brightness (VPL-PX15/ PX10...: light output 2000 ANSI lumen, VPL-PS10: light output 1500 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture. • High resolution VPL-PX15/PX10 Three 0.9-inch, approximately 790,000 pixel, XGA panels provide...
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... qf. Carrying handle Use the handle release 7 to make the carrying handle 0 pop up from the projector for carrying. Location and Function of Controls Front / Left Side qa q; 1 2 3 PUSH 4 5 89 6 7 PUSH (This illustration shows the VPL-PX15.) Location and Function of Controls 1 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the picture. 2 Focus ring Adjusts...
... qf. Carrying handle Use the handle release 7 to make the carrying handle 0 pop up from the projector for carrying. Location and Function of Controls Front / Left Side qa q; 1 2 3 PUSH 4 5 89 6 7 PUSH (This illustration shows the VPL-PX15.) Location and Function of Controls 1 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the picture. 2 Focus ring Adjusts...
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...mode. During this first 60 seconds, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT-A INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only) S-VIDEO VIDEO Notes • You can turn off when the projector is in the SET SETTING menu is set to clear the menu. 0 Indicators LAMP/COVER: Lights up or flashes under.... Press again to ON. However, in the INSTALL SETTING menu has been set to ON, the projector goes into the wall outlet. Location and Function of that time. INPUT-B is only available for the VPL-PX15. • The audio signals are the same for the VIDEO and S-VIDEO. • The audio...
...mode. During this first 60 seconds, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT-A INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only) S-VIDEO VIDEO Notes • You can turn off when the projector is in the SET SETTING menu is set to clear the menu. 0 Indicators LAMP/COVER: Lights up or flashes under.... Press again to ON. However, in the INSTALL SETTING menu has been set to ON, the projector goes into the wall outlet. Location and Function of that time. INPUT-B is only available for the VPL-PX15. • The audio signals are the same for the VIDEO and S-VIDEO. • The audio...
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... that a USB mouse is connected and you connect the projector to the computer via the supplied mouse cable, to this jack. INPUT B ETHER connector (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX): Connects to a computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack): Connects to the audio output of Controls 4 INPUT B connectors (VPL-PX15 only) INPUT B PC CARD slot (Type II): A... to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander to the monitor output on the computer connected to control the mouse function of Sony equipment. INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to use the appropriate cable.
... that a USB mouse is connected and you connect the projector to the computer via the supplied mouse cable, to this jack. INPUT B ETHER connector (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX): Connects to a computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack): Connects to the audio output of Controls 4 INPUT B connectors (VPL-PX15 only) INPUT B PC CARD slot (Type II): A... to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the supplied Remote Commander to the monitor output on the computer connected to control the mouse function of Sony equipment. INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to use the appropriate cable.
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Press again or press the VOLUME + key to restore the picture. Location and Function of Controls Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PX15/PX10) Keys which have the same names as those on / standby) key 2 MUTING keys Cut off the sound from the speakers. wd... INPUT HELP APA D KEYSTONE VOLUME FREEZE MENU/ TAB LASER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 qg qf ENTER R CLICK D ZOOM RESET/ ESCAPE 1 3 2 FUNCTION RM-PJM15 PROJECTOR 9 q; AUDIO: Cuts off the picture and sound. Press again to restore the sound. 3 INPUT key 4 D KEYSTONE key Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection...
Press again or press the VOLUME + key to restore the picture. Location and Function of Controls Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PX15/PX10) Keys which have the same names as those on / standby) key 2 MUTING keys Cut off the sound from the speakers. wd... INPUT HELP APA D KEYSTONE VOLUME FREEZE MENU/ TAB LASER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 qg qf ENTER R CLICK D ZOOM RESET/ ESCAPE 1 3 2 FUNCTION RM-PJM15 PROJECTOR 9 q; AUDIO: Cuts off the picture and sound. Press again to restore the sound. 3 INPUT key 4 D KEYSTONE key Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection...
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qf RESET/ESCAPE key When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is input. +: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This key works only when a signal from a computer is set to NETWORK (VPL-PX15 only): Functions as the RESET key. When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to enlarge. This icon indicates the point you want to PJ: Functions as the ESCAPE key of the keyboard when the INPUT B window is displayed. Use an arrow key (M/m/ qg D ZOOM +/- key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.
qf RESET/ESCAPE key When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is input. +: Pressing the + key once displays the icon. This key works only when a signal from a computer is set to NETWORK (VPL-PX15 only): Functions as the RESET key. When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to enlarge. This icon indicates the point you want to PJ: Functions as the ESCAPE key of the keyboard when the INPUT B window is displayed. Use an arrow key (M/m/ qg D ZOOM +/- key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.
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... monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a guide. Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA signals. If your computer. • This projector is compatible with qualified Sony personnel (fee charged). The distance between the screen and the center of the Video Electronics Standards Association...to both your computer to output the signal to the computer using the supplied HD D-sub 15-pin cable. 2 Turn the projector on the size of your computer to SVGA (VPL-PS10) or XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs properly;
... monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a guide. Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA signals. If your computer. • This projector is compatible with qualified Sony personnel (fee charged). The distance between the screen and the center of the Video Electronics Standards Association...to both your computer to output the signal to the computer using the supplied HD D-sub 15-pin cable. 2 Turn the projector on the size of your computer to SVGA (VPL-PS10) or XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs properly;
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... supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono jack to RGB/ component output 15k RGB/Component equipment Connecting the Projector Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15 only) This projector is inserted. Installing a PC card When you can also install a PC memory card. PC card Insert the card with the INPUT-A ... LAN or use a wireless LAN PC card or memory card, insert the card into the INPUT B PC CARD slot. You can connect the projector to the input signal. in the INPUT SETTING menu according to a wireless or wired LAN. Using a wireless LAN PC card or a 10BASE-T/100BASE...
... supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono jack to RGB/ component output 15k RGB/Component equipment Connecting the Projector Connecting to a LAN (VPL-PX15 only) This projector is inserted. Installing a PC card When you can also install a PC memory card. PC card Insert the card with the INPUT-A ... LAN or use a wireless LAN PC card or memory card, insert the card into the INPUT B PC CARD slot. You can connect the projector to the input signal. in the INPUT SETTING menu according to a wireless or wired LAN. Using a wireless LAN PC card or a 10BASE-T/100BASE...
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...to adjust the size of the INPUT B (Windows CE) window. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into the lens when the projector is automatically adjusted to turn on the video input connectors. INPUT-A: Selects the video signal input from the VIDEO jack...< or ENTER key. To get the clearest picture You can get the best picture automatically when a signal from the S VIDEO connector on the Remote Commander (VPL-PX15/PX10 only). Selecting the Menu Language / Projecting 5 Press the M or m key to select LANGUAGE, then press the , or ENTER key. 6 Press the M...
...to adjust the size of the INPUT B (Windows CE) window. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into the lens when the projector is automatically adjusted to turn on the video input connectors. INPUT-A: Selects the video signal input from the VIDEO jack...< or ENTER key. To get the clearest picture You can get the best picture automatically when a signal from the S VIDEO connector on the Remote Commander (VPL-PX15/PX10 only). Selecting the Menu Language / Projecting 5 Press the M or m key to select LANGUAGE, then press the , or ENTER key. 6 Press the M...
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Note (VPL-PX15/PX10 only) Before operation, confirm that the PJ/NETWORK select switch on an item. The menu display appears. The menu presently selected is shown as you ... PICTURE CTRL menu. • "DOT PHASE, " "SIZE H," and "SHIFT" in the INPUT SETTING menu. • "DIGIT KEYSTONE" in the projector memory. "Complete!" Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the Menu The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for one minute. appears on the screen, and the items mentioned above...
Note (VPL-PX15/PX10 only) Before operation, confirm that the PJ/NETWORK select switch on an item. The menu display appears. The menu presently selected is shown as you ... PICTURE CTRL menu. • "DOT PHASE, " "SIZE H," and "SHIFT" in the INPUT SETTING menu. • "DIGIT KEYSTONE" in the projector memory. "Complete!" Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the Menu The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for one minute. appears on the screen, and the items mentioned above...
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.... To decrease the value, press the m or < key. COLOR SYS (System) Selects the color system of the LCD panel and the signal input from the INPUT A/B connector. PAL-M/N: Automatically selects one of INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-PX15 only), VIDEO and S VIDEO input. PICTURE - The volume can not be adjusted for a finer picture after the...
.... To decrease the value, press the m or < key. COLOR SYS (System) Selects the color system of the LCD panel and the signal input from the INPUT A/B connector. PAL-M/N: Automatically selects one of INPUT A, INPUT B (VPL-PX15 only), VIDEO and S VIDEO input. PICTURE - The volume can not be adjusted for a finer picture after the...
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... picture will be displayed in the preset memory, a suitable picture is input. SHIFT ASPECT SCAN - This projector has 37 kinds of the LCD. When the signal has been registered in the following cases. VPL-PX15/PX10: When an XGA or SXGA signal is displayed on a suitable value for input signals (the preset memory). CONV Input signal...
... picture will be displayed in the preset memory, a suitable picture is input. SHIFT ASPECT SCAN - This projector has 37 kinds of the LCD. When the signal has been registered in the following cases. VPL-PX15/PX10: When an XGA or SXGA signal is displayed on a suitable value for input signals (the preset memory). CONV Input signal...
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...-A Selects the computer, component or video GBR (15k RGB) signal input from the INPUT A connector. AUTO INPUT SEL When set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode if no signal is not displayed. LANGUAGE Selects the language used for 10 minutes. POWER SAVING When set to ... the projector. Note If the setting is turned on -screen display except for the VPLPX15. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is pressed. is displayed only for the menus, a message when turning off the on or the INPUT key is used in the following order: INPUT-A/INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only...
...-A Selects the computer, component or video GBR (15k RGB) signal input from the INPUT A connector. AUTO INPUT SEL When set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving mode if no signal is not displayed. LANGUAGE Selects the language used for 10 minutes. POWER SAVING When set to ... the projector. Note If the setting is turned on -screen display except for the VPLPX15. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is pressed. is displayed only for the menus, a message when turning off the on or the INPUT key is used in the following order: INPUT-A/INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only...
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...KEYSTONE Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. CEILING-FRONT: The picture is turned on. The INSTALL SETTING Menu INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15 only) Set to ON when using a mirror, be careful of how the installation is longer, set a positive value to display the image as...CE function. Otherwise, the system may not be reversed. MENU POSITION Selects the display position of the menu display from ON to restart the projector. FLOOR-FRONT: The picture is longer, set a negative value; You cannot alter the display. if the upper edge is not reversed....
...KEYSTONE Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. CEILING-FRONT: The picture is turned on. The INSTALL SETTING Menu INPUT-B FUNC. (VPL-PX15 only) Set to ON when using a mirror, be careful of how the installation is longer, set a positive value to display the image as...CE function. Otherwise, the system may not be reversed. MENU POSITION Selects the display position of the menu display from ON to restart the projector. FLOOR-FRONT: The picture is longer, set a negative value; You cannot alter the display. if the upper edge is not reversed....
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Center of the lens Standard lens: + 0 - -25.4 mm (-1 inch) b c Floor VPL-PX15/PX10 SS Minimum a Maximum b c Unit: mm (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 1458 ... 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 42.376846/0.9071) - 59.62151} × 0.975 b = x - (SS/0.9071 × 6.912) c = x - (SS/0.9071 × 6.912 + 83.4) VPL-PS10 SS Minimum a Maximum b c Unit: mm (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 1461 2221 2982 3742 4503 5644 6784 7545... Distance from the floor to the center of the lens c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector x: Free ;;;;;;;;
Center of the lens Standard lens: + 0 - -25.4 mm (-1 inch) b c Floor VPL-PX15/PX10 SS Minimum a Maximum b c Unit: mm (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 1458 ... 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 42.376846/0.9071) - 59.62151} × 0.975 b = x - (SS/0.9071 × 6.912) c = x - (SS/0.9071 × 6.912 + 83.4) VPL-PS10 SS Minimum a Maximum b c Unit: mm (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 1461 2221 2982 3742 4503 5644 6784 7545... Distance from the floor to the center of the lens c: Distance from the floor to the foot of the projector x: Free ;;;;;;;;
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... pages 18 (GB) to 23 (GB)). Press the AUDIO MUTING key on the VPL-PX15/ PX10 Remote Commander to release the muting function (see page 14 (GB)). When inputting sound... input through one channel only. The computer signal is something wrong with qualified Sony personnel. The picture from the connector and numbers of pixels on the combination of...VPL-PX15 only) network software. The input selection is set correctly. Noise may appear on the background Change the desktop pattern on the connected depending on the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the projector...
... pages 18 (GB) to 23 (GB)). Press the AUDIO MUTING key on the VPL-PX15/ PX10 Remote Commander to release the muting function (see page 14 (GB)). When inputting sound... input through one channel only. The computer signal is something wrong with qualified Sony personnel. The picture from the connector and numbers of pixels on the combination of...VPL-PX15 only) network software. The input selection is set correctly. Noise may appear on the background Change the desktop pattern on the connected depending on the LCD panel. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the projector...
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...(GB) and 38 (GB)). Please replace the LAMP. Backup Battery Very Low (VPL-PX15 only) Meaning Remedy Internal temperature is out of the projector. This input signal cannot be selected. (VPLPX15 only) INPUT-B FUNC. The backup ...reached too a high temperature. Remedy Attach the cover securely (see page 37 (GB)). Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Set the PJ/NETWORK select switch to OFF. Warning messages Use the list below to COMPONENT or ...failed. Caution messages Use the list below to XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10) or SVGA (VPL-PS10) (see page 32 (GB)). Frequency is too high.
...(GB) and 38 (GB)). Please replace the LAMP. Backup Battery Very Low (VPL-PX15 only) Meaning Remedy Internal temperature is out of the projector. This input signal cannot be selected. (VPLPX15 only) INPUT-B FUNC. The backup ...reached too a high temperature. Remedy Attach the cover securely (see page 37 (GB)). Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Set the PJ/NETWORK select switch to OFF. Warning messages Use the list below to COMPONENT or ...failed. Caution messages Use the list below to XGA (VPL-PX15/PX10) or SVGA (VPL-PS10) (see page 32 (GB)). Frequency is too high.
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... characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-PX15/PX10: 0.9-inch TFT LCD panel with micro-lens array, 2,359,296 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) VPL-PS10: 0.9-inch TFT LCD panel, 1,440,000... pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (manual) f 33.6 to 42 mm/F 1.7 to 2.1 Lamp 200 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal measure) Light output VPL-PX15/PX10: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm VPL-PS10: ANSI lumen 1500 lm Throwing distance VPL-PX15/PX10 (When an XGA...
... characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-PX15/PX10: 0.9-inch TFT LCD panel with micro-lens array, 2,359,296 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) VPL-PS10: 0.9-inch TFT LCD panel, 1,440,000... pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) Lens 1.3 times zoom lens (manual) f 33.6 to 42 mm/F 1.7 to 2.1 Lamp 200 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal measure) Light output VPL-PX15/PX10: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm VPL-PS10: ANSI lumen 1500 lm Throwing distance VPL-PX15/PX10 (When an XGA...