Sony VPL-DX100 Operating Instruction

Data Projector

4-432-154-13 (1)

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

VPL-DX140/DX120/DX100 VPL-DW120

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Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

Main Unit .....................................3

Connector Panel ...........................4

Remote Commander and Control

Panel Keys .................................5

Preparation

Connecting the Projector ................... 7

Connecting a Computer ................7

Connecting a Video equipment .... 8

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image ...........................9

Adjusting the Projected image ... 10

Turning Off the Power ................13

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Others

Indicators ..........................................25

Messages List ...................................26

Troubleshooting ................................27

Replacing the Lamp ..........................29

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................31

Specifications ...................................32

Projection Distance ...........................37

Dimensions .......................................42

Index .................................................45

Using a MENU ................................14

The Picture Menu .............................15

The Screen Menu ............................. 16

The Function Menu .......................... 20

The Operation Menu ........................ 21

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 22

The Installation Menu ...................... 23

The Information Menu .....................24

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

1 2

3 4

6 7 8

a Focus ring (page 10)

b Zoom ring (page 10)

c Lens

d Remote control detector

e Foot adjust button (page 11)

f Front foot (adjustable) (page 11)

g Air filter cover/Ventilation holes

(intake) (page 31)

h Lamp cover (page 29)

qk qj

qh qg

k Connector panel (page 4)

l Security bar

Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire.

m Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/

n Control panel keys (page 5)

o Ventilation holes (intake)

p Speaker

q LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 25)

r ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 25)

Overview

qa qs qd

i Rear feet (adjustable) (page 11)

j Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Caution

Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury.

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

1213

Input (pages 7, 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector Audio: Audio input connector

b INPUT B

Video: HDMI input connector Audio: HDMI input connector

c VIDEO

Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector

Note

The audio inputs of INPUT A and VIDEO are shared.

Others

d AC IN (∼) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys

Remote Commander

INPUT

APA ECO MODE

Control Panel Keys

RETURN

ASPECT

D ZOOM

ENTER

KEYSTONE

VOLUME

PATTERN

FREEZE

RESET

BLANK

MUTING

1 6

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby mode

?/1 (On/Standby) key

b Selecting an input signal

(page 9)

INPUT key

c Operating a menu (page 14)

MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key

d Adjusting the image (page 10)

ASPECT key (page 16) KEYSTONE key (page 12) PATTERN key (page 10) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

(page 12)

Note

* Use this key when inputting a computer

signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A).

e Using various functions during

projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges the image with the center of it as a starting point while projecting.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display

the digital zoom icon on the projected image.

2 Press the D ZOOM + key or the D

ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be

enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image.

Overview

Location and Function of Controls

BLANK key

Cuts off the projected image temporarily. Press again to restore the previous image. Picture muting helps reduce power consumption.

MUTING key

Mutes the audio output temporarily. Press again to restore the previous volume.

VOLUME +/– key

Adjusts the volume output.

FREEZE key

Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image.

Notes

*1: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal. But it may not be used depending on the resolution of the input signal.

*2: Use this key when inputting a

computer signal.

f Setting the energy–saving mode

easily

ECO MODE key

Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp Mode,” “With No Input,” and “With Static Signal.”

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

RETURN

:Sel

:Back

2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key

to select “ECO” or “User” mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum

energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Low With No Input: Standby With Static Signal: Lamp Dimming

User: Sets each item of the ECO

mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).

3 Select “User” then press the b key.

The setting items appear.

User

Lamp Mode High

Auto Power Saving

With No Input With Static Signal

:S el

:S et

Off Lamp Dimming

RETURN

:Back

4 Press the V/v key to select the item

then press the ENTER key.

5 Press the V/v key to select the setting

value.

6 Press the ENTER key.

The screen returns to the previous

menu. For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode”, “With No Input” and “With Static Signal” on the Connection/ Power menu (page 22).

Others

g Infrared transmitter

About remote commander operation

• Direct the remote commander toward the remote control detector.

• The shorter the distance between the remote commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the remote commander can control the projector becomes.

• Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the remote commander and the remote control detector on the projector.

Location and Function of Controls

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes

• Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.

• For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.

• Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

RGB output connector

Audio output

Computer

connector

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Preparation

INPUT B

For connecting a computer with an HDMI output connector.

HDMI output connector

Computer

Notes

• Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.

• The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.

• It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-DX140/ DX120/DX100) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-DW120) for the external monitor.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Connecting the Projector

Connecting a Video equipment

Connections with a DVD player or BD player are explained for each input signal.

VIDEO

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video cable (not supplied)

Video output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

INPUT A

For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.

Video equipment

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)

YPBPR output

connector

Audio output

connector

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

INPUT B

For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.

HDMI cable (not supplied)

Video equipment

Notes

HDMI output

connector

• Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.

• The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.

Connecting the Projector

B Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see “Projection Distance” (page 37).

Input

Video

Input-A

Input-B

Sel

Video equipment

Projector

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 7).

3 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the unit.

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

5 Select the input source.

Press the INPUT key on the projector to display the menu for switching input signal on the screen. Press the INPUT key repeatedly, or press the V/v key to select an image to be projected.

Wall outlet

Computer

6 When projecting a computer image,

switch your computer’s output to external display.

The method to switch the output varies depending on the type of computer.

(Example)

7 Adjust the focus, size and position of

the projected image (page 10).

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Size (Zoom) Position

Focus ring

Zoom ring

Rear feet (adjustable)

Foot adjust button

Front foot (adjustable)

Displaying a pattern for adjusting an image

You can display a pattern for adjusting the projected image with the PATTERN key on the remote commander. Press the PATTERN key again to restore the previous image.

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the foot adjust button/rear feet (adjustable)

By changing the tilt of the projector with the foot adjust button/rear feet (adjustable), you can adjust the position of the projected image.

1 Press and hold the foot adjust button,

then lift up the front of the projector to adjust the angle.

When the desired angle is achieved, release the foot adjust button to lock the position.

3 Set the angle of the projector precisely

by turning the rear feet (adjustable).

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Notes

• Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the front foot (adjustable) extended.

• Do not forcedly turn the rear feet (adjustable) more than they should be adjusted. Doing so may break them.

Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image

Press the ASPECT key on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. You can also change the setting in Aspect of the Screen menu (pages 16, 18).

Projecting an Image

Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature)

Keystone feature*2 may not work automatically when the screen is tilted. In this case, set keystone manually.

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the remote

commander or select V Keystone in the Installation menu.

2 Use the V/v/B/b the keys to set the value.

The higher the value, the narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the value, the narrower the bottom.

Notes

*1: Since the Keystone adjustment is an

electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.

*2: VPL-DX140/DX120/DW120 only.

Increase the number towards plus

Increase the number towards minus

Automatically adjusts Phase, Pitch and Shift of projected image while a signal is input from a computer (APA (Auto Pixel Alignment))

Press the APA key on the remote commander. Press again to cancel adjusting during the setting. You can also set APA in the Screen Menu (page 17). If Smart APA in the Function menu is set to “On”, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 20).

Projecting an Image

Turning Off the Power

1 Press the ?/1 key on the unit or the remote commander.

The projector starts shutdown and turns off. If you press the ?/1 key within 10 seconds of the message being displayed, shutdown is canceled.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

To turn off without displaying confirmation message

Press and hold the ?/1 key on the unit for a few seconds (page 26).

ECO gauge

This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the projector’s ECO function. (For details on the ECO function, see “ECO MODE key” (page 6) and “ECO” (page 22).) The leaf icons are displayed when the projector is shut down. The number of displayed icons varies according to how much energy is saved as a result of using the ECO function.

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

ECO gauge

Projecting an Image

B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

Note

The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are using.

1 Press the MENU key to display the

menu.

2 Select the setting menu.

Use the V/v key to select the setting menu then press the b key or ENTER

key.

Setting menu

Picture

Picture Mode Standard Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Sharpness Expert Setting

:Sel :Set :Back

Low

3 Select the setting item.

Use the V/v key to select the setting menu then press the b key or ENTER

key.

To return to the selection screen of the setting menu, press the B or RETURN key.

Setting items

Picture

Picture Mode Standard

Reset Contrast Brightness Color Hue Color Temp. Sharpness Expert Setting

:Sel :Set :Back

80 50 50 50

Low

4 Make the setting or adjustment for the

selected item.

The setting method varies, depending on the setting item. If the next menu window is displayed, select the item according to the

operations in step 3 and then press the ENTER key to register the setting. To return to the selection screen of the setting items, press the B or RETURN key. As an aid to setting or adjusting items, you can press the RESET key to return an item to its factory setting.

Using a pop-up menu

Press the V/v/B/b key to select an item. A selected item takes effect immediately, except “Language”, which will take effect after you press the ENTER key.

Picture Mode

Dynamic

Sta ndard

Presentation Blackbo ard Game Cinema

:Back

RETURN

:Sel

Using the setting menu

Press the V/v key to select the item. A selected item takes effect immediately. The previous screen is restored.

Using the adjustment menu

To increase the value, press the V/b key and to decrease the number, press the v/B key. If you press the ENTER key, the selected item takes effect immediately. The previous screen is restored.

Contrast

Adjust

Back

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no operation is performed.

Using a MENU

The Picture Menu

The Picture is used to adjust the picture for each input signal.

Items Item descriptions

Picture Mode Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a dynamic and vivid picture.

Reset

Contrast The higher the value, the greater the contrast. The lower the value, the lower

Brightness The higher the value, the brighter the picture. The lower the value, the darker

*3 *4

Color

*3 *4 *5

Hue

Color Temp.

Sharpness The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the

Expert Setting

Gamma

*1 *7

Mode

Standard: Provides an image which is natural and well balanced. Presentation Blackboard: Provides an image suitable for displaying on a blackboard. Game: Provides an image suitable for viewing games. Cinema: Provides an image suitable for viewing movies.

Resets to the factory setting.

the contrast.

the picture.

The higher the value, the greater the intensity. The lower the value, the lower the intensity.

The higher the value, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the picture becomes.

High/Middle/Low: The higher the value, the more bluish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more reddish the picture becomes.

softer the picture becomes.

Graphics 1: Gamma correction to make halftones brighter. This setting is suitable when projecting highly colorful images, such as photos, in a bright place. Graphics 2: Gamma correction to improve the reproduction of halftones. Highly colorful images, such as photos, can be reproduced in natural tones. Text: Improves back and white contrast. Suitable for images with lots of text content.

: Provides a bright image, suitable for presentations.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Notes

*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available. *2: The settings in the Picture return to their factory defaults, except for Picture Mode. *3: When a video signal is input, this option is available. *4: When the signal without color burst signal is input, this option is unavailable. *5: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system. *6: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation” or “Blackboard,” this option

is available.

*7: When “Picture Mode” is set to “Blackboard,” this option is unavailable.

The Picture Menu

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