Sony VPL-DX140, DX120, VPL-DW120, DX100 User Manual
Data
Projector
4-432-154-12 (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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with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
© 2012 Sony Corporation
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
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Table of Contents
B Overview
9
q
Location and Function of Controls
Main Unit
1
2
5
0
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
f
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
3
Connector Panel
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4
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
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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.
4
Location and Function of Controls
Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys
Remote Commander
4
INPUT
APA ECO MODE
2
3
4
Control Panel Keys
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MENU
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
ENTER
KEYSTONE
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZE
3
RESET
BLANK
MUTING
6
7
1
6
5
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
*1
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
5
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
*2
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.
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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
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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)
BPR output
YP
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.
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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
Projector
“Projection Distance” (page 37).
Input
Video
Input-A
Input-B
Sel
2
3
4
Video equipment
5
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
1
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
select an image to be projected.
V/v key to
Wall outlet
Computer
6
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
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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.
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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.
2
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
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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).
*
1
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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
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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
30
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
30
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.
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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.
*2
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.
*6
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.
*1
: 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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