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Question posted by bxwswift12 on February 12th, 2016

Rgb Cables For Hd For A Sony Vpl-px31 Projector

How can i connect RGB(red/green/blue) cables to get high definition on my sony vpl-px31 projector? I current bought adapter to allow them to be plugged on bottom of projector in that order(red/green and blue. The only HD i get is the lowest form of 420. When i select either 720 or 1080, i get on screen that my tv or cables are not HD.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on February 12th, 2016 6:47 AM
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This projector cannot output video via RGB/component. If you want to output in HD then you'll need to use a VGA cable.

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Operating Instructions - Page 7

...with the voltage of your fingers by the plug. If the floor and walls are of ...and walls are not of light-reflecting material. On LCD projector The LCD projector is a normal result of reflecting material, it ... wall outlet while the cooling fan is connected to the wall outlet, even if the...tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the control ...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

...allows you to connect the projector to the appropriate communication mode. ... 1) Windows is input from your system. Features Features High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a microlens and the 200 W UHP lamp allow high brightness (light output 1800 ANSI lumen for VPL-PX21 (without a microlens), and 2800 ANSI lumen for VPL-PX31...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... to an optional security cable (Kensington's). Tel: 800-535-4242: extension 3348 Home page address: http://www.kensington.com/ 8 Carrying handle Pull up the handle from the projector for carrying. 9 Left speaker 0 Control panel For details, see "How to use the adjuster" on page 10 (GB). 7 Security lock Connects to Kensington's MicroSaver Security...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

Control panel 1 2 34 LAMP/ COVER TEMP/ POWER ON/ FAN SAVING STANDBY 5 6 VOL + VOL - keys Adjust the volume of the built-in speakers and output level of the AUDIO jack. + : Increases the volume. - : Decreases the volume. 2 Arrow keys (M/m/ MENU HELP ENTER RESET INPUT APA LIGHT 7 qa 0 9 8 1 VOL +/-
Operating Instructions - Page 12

... DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB RGB AUDIO MOUSE AUDIO MOUSE DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VD 1 2 1 INPUT A connectors 1 2 3 4 76 INPUT A USB DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB AUDIO MOUSE DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VD 5 1DIGITAL RGB/5BNC/RGB switch: Selects DIGITAL RGB, 5BNC or RGB on a computer. You can control the mouse signal with the projector allows you connect the...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

... the same names as a mouse of the speakers can control a connected computer using the Remote Commander. Location and Function of Controls 6 OUTPUT connectors MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects to external active speakers. Outputs signals from the DIGITAL RGB connector. AUDIO (phono type): Connects to the video input connector on the monitor. keys on...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

... sure to pull it out from the INPUT A connector. Connecting Setting up the computer. For details, see "Using USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse)". plugs that there is compatible with the HD D-sub 15-pin cable. 2 Turn on the power of the projector. 3 Boot up and projecting Connecting Connecting with the VESA DDC2B. Note Make sure that are a trademark...
Operating Instructions - Page 16

...OUTPUT CONTROL S VIDEO IN IN PLUG IN POWER S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT B L R (MONO) AUDIO MONITOR INPUT A USB AUDIO DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB RGB AUDIO MOUSE AUDIO MOUSE to INPUT A or INPUT B DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VD HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) SIC-S20 Mouse cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) Signal adapter (not supplied) to audio out...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

...-232C OUTPUT CONTROL S VIDEO IN IN PLUG IN POWER S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT B L R (MONO) AUDIO MONITOR INPUT A USB AUDIO DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB RGB AUDIO MOUSE AUDIO MOUSE DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VD S-Video cable (not supplied) to S video output Audio/video cable (supplied) to connect the projector with a VCR/15k RGB/ Component Equipment This section describes how to...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... RS-232C OUTPUT CONTROL S VIDEO IN IN PLUG IN POWER S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT B L R (MONO) AUDIO MONITOR INPUT A USB AUDIO DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB RGB AUDIO MOUSE AUDIO MOUSE DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR G/Y B/B-Y/PB SYNC/HD VD BNC Cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) to RGB/ component output to audio output 15k RGB/Component equipment Notes • Set the aspect...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on equipment connected to select the input source. INPUT-A: ...plug the AC power cord into the standby mode. 2 Press the I / 1 key. If there are used as audio outputs of both VIDEO and S-VIDEO. 4 Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the picture. 5 Turn the focus ring to your eyes. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

...is still high, leading to...SETTING menu. "Power OFF?" appears on the kinds of the projector. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for about 120...while the fan is longer than the upper edge as shown in red. For details, see page 24 (GB). The ON/STANDBY ... when the picture is longer than the base edge as shown in green and the fan continues to run for five seconds. 2 Press the...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

...key to ON, the projector detects input signals in the following signals, you turn on -screen displays. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280... component, DTV YPBPR or DTV GBR signal input from the preset memory about the following order: INPUT-A/INPUT-B/VIDEO/SVIDEO. Make fine adjustment by adjusting SIZE H. LANGUAGE Selects the language...
Operating Instructions - Page 29

....10104} × 1.025 a (maximum) = {(SS × 64.518746/1.3102) - 107.8977} × 0.975 x = b + (SS/1.3102 × 9.984) 29 (GB) For ceiling installation, consult with qualified Sony personnel. x Wall a Center of the screen Ceiling b Center of the lens Distance from the front of the cabinet and the center of the screen PSS...
Operating Instructions - Page 32

...the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp unit by loosening one screw with the Philips screwdriver (supplied with the LMPP201 Projector Lamp). 3 Loosen two screws on... lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. Hold the projector handle and turn on the lamp unit with a new LMP-P201 Projector Lamp. If you...
Operating Instructions - Page 34

...during operation, press the HELP key to both the LCD of the computer and external monitor. If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Close the lamp cover securely (see page...The picture is disconnected or not connected Check that the proper connections have a problem after consulting the help messages, please check the following. Cause Remedy Cable is noisy. Select the input source...
Operating Instructions - Page 35

... range! Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Warning messages Use the list below to 18 (GB)). Turn off in the SET SETTING menu is within the range of the projector. Message NO INPUT Not applicable! Input a signal that the proper connections have pressed the wrong key. You have input RGB signal from the computer when...
Operating Instructions - Page 36

... LCD panel VPL-PX21: 1.3-inch TFT SONY LCD panel VPL-PX31: 1.3-inch TFT SONY LCD panel with micro-lens array, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 pixels × 3) Lens Approx. 1.3 times zoom lens f 50.8 to 64.0 mm/F 1.7 to 2.0 Lamp 200 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 300 inches (diagonal measure) Light output VPL-PX21: ANSI lumen1) 1800 lm VPL-PX31: ANSI lumen1) 2800...
Operating Instructions - Page 38

... subject to change without notice. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-P201 (for replacement) Projector Suspension Support PSS-610 Carrying Case VLC-6001) Monitor Cable SMF-400 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 5 × BNC (male)) SMF-410 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y HD D-sub 15-pin (male)) Signal cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono type...
Operating Instructions - Page 42

...GB) Messages cautions 35 (GB) warnings 35 (GB) Mouse cable connection 15 (GB) pin assignment 39 (GB) Mouse connector 12 (...), 27 (GB) Precautions 7 (GB) Projecting 19 (GB) PSS-610 Projector Suspension Support 29 (GB) R Remote Commander battery installation 14 (GB) D...Reset resettable items 22 (GB) resetting the item 22 (GB) RGB ENHANCER 23 (GB) RGB input connector 12 (GB) pin assignment 38 (GB) RS-...

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