Sony VPL-PX1 User Manual

LCD Data Projector

VPL-PX1

Bright, Upright
and Compact.

Features

The Sony VPL-PX1
LCD Data Projector.

Stand with total confidence in
your presentations, knowing that
the Sony VPL-PX1 is standing right
there with you.
The Sony VPL-PX1 delivers high
quality visuals with true XGA
resolution and a stunning 1000
ANSI lumens brightness. Just plug
in and your presentation is up and
running right away. Its magnesium
alloy body and unique upright
construction are the results of
designing for durability and
space-efficient operation.
The Sony VPL-PX1 equips you with

1000 ANSI lumens brightness

The combination of a new 120 W UHP
lamp of improved efficiency and the
micro lens array on the LCD panels
results in a picture brightness of 1000
ANSI lumens. You project a high­quality, high -contrast image, even in
high ambient light conditions.

Upright design

The VPL-PX1 has a unique upright
design that requires a minimum
amount of space. Compared to
conventional A-4 size projectors, the
VPL-PX1 takes up only about half as
much space on your desktop.
In addition, the projector's high lens
position provides an optimal shooting
angle.

what you need to enhance your
visual communications. Standing
out in a crowd. The Sony VPL-PX1.

True XGA resolution

Thanks to three Sony 0.9-inch, true
XGA (1024 x 768) resolution LCD
panels, the VPL-PX1
reproduces details with
great clarity.

Innovative optics

The VPL-PX1 benefits from Sony's
innovative optical technologies --- like
fly-eye light integrators, that focus
more light down the optical path to
your screen. They smooth out hot
spots, eliminate corner shading and
minimize color shifting.

Simple setup

The built-in 1.3x zoom lens of the VPL-PX1 provides great set-up flexibility, allowing
you to position the projector in the most convenient location. The VPL-PX1 accepts
a wide variety of input signals, with 37 preset signal
formats covering any video format used world-wide and
PC signals up to SXGA. Just plug in your computer with
the supplied cable and you get a great picture with
no need for complex adjustments.

Connector

Functional construction

The VPL-PX1's lightweight magnesium alloy
body was specifically designed to withstand
the rigors of road trips. A built-in shutter
keeps the zoom lens safe and sound at
all times, so there is no lens cap to lose.
The shooting angle can be tilted in five
steps with the stable height adjuster.
The retractable carrying handle has
elegance and functionality.

Lens
shutter

Retractable handle

Height
adjuster

Full remote control function

With the supplied remote control unit, you can make your presentations
flow smoothly. The built-in laser pointer function allows you to direct
the audience's attention, and there's even an integrated mouse receiver
for point-and-click control of your connected computer.

RM-PJM600

User friendly menus

On-screen menus guide you every step of the way in controlling
your projector--- and in your choice of seven languages:
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese.

Control panel

Stereo sound

Despite its compact design, the personal projector comes with built-in stereo
speakers --- so you have great sound as well as brilliant images.

340.2

288.1

223.7

108.9

89.9

158.2

VIDEO 60 Hz
VIDEO 50 Hz
15 K RGB/COMPONENT 60 Hz
15 K RGB/COMPONENT 50 Hz

640 x 350 VGA mode 1
VGA VESA 85 Hz
640 x 400 PC-9801 Normal
VGA mode 2
VGA VESA 85 Hz
640 x 480 VGA mode 3
Macintosh 13"
VGA VESA 72 Hz
VGA VESA 75 Hz
VGA VESA 85 Hz
800 x 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz
SVGA VESA 60 Hz
SVGA VESA 72 Hz
SVGA VESA 75 Hz
SVGA VESA 85 Hz
832 x 624 Macintosh 16"
1024 x 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz
XGA VESA 60 Hz
XGA VESA 70 Hz
XGA VESA 75 Hz
XGA VESA 85 Hz
1152 x 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz
SXGA VESA 75 Hz
SXGA VESA 85 Hz
1152 x 900 Sunmicro LO
Sunmicro HI
1280 x 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz
SXGA VESA 75 Hz
1280 x 1024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz
SGI-5
SXGA VESA 60 Hz
SXGA VESA 75 Hz
SXGA VESA 85 Hz

59.940 N/N

50.000 N/N

59.940 N/N

50.000 N/N

70.086

P/N

85.080

P/N

56.416 N/N

70.086

P/N

85.080

P/N

59.940 N/N

66.667 N/N

72.809 N/N

75.000 N/N

85.008

N/N

56.250

P/P

60.317

P/P

72.188

P/P

75.000

P/P

85.061

P/P

74.550 N/N

43.479

P/P

60.004

N/N

70.069 N/N

75.029

P/P

84.997

P/P

70.016

P/P

75.000

P/P

85.057

P/P

65.960 N/N

76.047 N/N

60.000

P/P

75.000

P/P

43.436

P/P

50.062 N/N

60.013

P/P

75.025

P/P

85.024

P/P

Optical

General

Signals

Inputs/Outputs

Laser beam

Safety regulations

Supplied accessories

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ANSI lumens is a measuring method of the American National Standards Institute IT7.228.

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Memory

NO.

fH

(kHz)

fV

(Hz)

H/V

Polarity

Preset Signal

3 LCD panels, 1 lens projection system

0.9-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel with Micro Lens Array,
2,359,296 pixels (786,432pixels x3)

1.3 times zoom lens. F 1.7 to 2.0 f 37.3 to 48.5mm
120 W plus UHP
40 to 200 inches (viewable area, measured diagonally)
1000 ANSI* lumens

1590 to 2040 mm (63 to 80 inches)
2440 to 3100 mm (96 to 122 inches)
3280 to 4160 mm (129 to 164 inches)
4120 to 5220 mm (162 to 206 inches)
4970 to 6280 mm (196 to 247 inches)
6230 to 7870 mm (245 to 310 inches)
8340 to 10520 mm (328 to 414 inches)
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC

4.43

, PAL-M
(automatically/manually selected)
750 TV lines (video); 1024 x 768 pixels (RGB)
RGB (fH: 15, 24 to 91 kHz, fV: 50 to 85 Hz),

15 kHz component 50/60 Hz system, composite video, Y/C video

Max. 1 W x 2 (stereo)
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Max.190 W, standby 2 W
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
35 to 85%
108 (W) x 223 (H) x 337 (D) mm (4 3/8 x 8 7/8 x 13 3/8 inches)
Approx. 4 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

648.4 BTU

Phono type, 1 Vp-p

±

2 dB, sync negative, 75

Ω

Mini DIN 4-pin
1 Vp-p

±

2 dB, sync negative, 75

Ω

Burst 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC), 75 Ωor 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL), 75

Ω

HD D-sub 15-pin (female)

0.7 Vp-p

±

2 dB, positive, 75

Ω

0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB, positive, 75

Ω

1 Vp-p ±2 dB, sync negative, 75

Ω

0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB, positive, 75

Ω

1 to 5 Vp-p, high impedance positive/negative
1 to 5 Vp-p, high impedance positive/negative

1 to 5 Vp-p, high impedance positive/negative
Square 13-pin (female)
Stereo mini jack, 500 mV rms, impedance more than 47 k

Ω

Stereo mini jack, max. 1 V rms, when the input signal is 500 mV
rms, impedance less than 5 k

Ω

Class II
645 nm
1 mW
UL1950, cUL950 (CSA No.950), DHHS (Laser), FCC Class A,
IC Class A, EN 60 950 (TUV), CE, C-Tick, EN 60 825-1 (Laser)
Remote commander RM-PJM600, Monitor cable SMF-401 (2 m):
HD D-sub 15-pin to D-sub 15-pin, Mouse cable (2 m): SIC-S22
(for PS/2), Audio visual cable (1.5 m), AA size battery (x 2),
Air filter, Operating manual, Quick reference sheet

Projection system
LCD panel

Projection lens
Lamp
Screen coverage
Light output
Throwing distance
40-inch
60-inch
80-inch
100-inch
120-inch
150-inch
200-inch
Color system

Resolution
Acceptable signal

Speaker
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimensions
Mass
Heat dissipation
VIDEO IN

Composite
Y/C IN
Y
C

INPUT A
Analog RGB/Component

R/R-Y
G
G with Sync/ Y
B/B-Y
SYNC/HD
Composite sync
Horizontal sync
VD

Vertical sync
MOUSE IN
AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

(variable out )

Laser type
Wavelength
Output

15.734

15.625

15.734

16.625

31.469

37.861

24.823

31.469

37.861

31.469

35.000

37.861

37.500

43.269

35.156

37.879

48.077

46.875

53.674

49.724

35.524

48.363

56.476

60.023

68.677

63.995

67.500

77.487

61.795

71.713

60.000

75.000

46.433

53.516

63.974

79.976

91.146

Specifications

Preset Data of Input Signals

Distributed by

Dimensions

MK7346V2MG99JUL

Optional Accessories

Projector lamp

LMP-P120

(for replacement)
Carrying case

VLC-SC50

Interface selector

IFU-SC50

Monitor cable

SMF- 400
SMF- 401

Signal cable

SMF- 402

Mouse cable

SIC- S20 (for Mac
SIC-S21 (for Serial)
SIC- S22 (for PS/2)

Macintosh®adaptor

ADP-20 (Macintosh to VGA)

Signal adaptor

ADP- 10 (HD D-sub 15-pin

to D-sub 9-pin)
50-inch portable screen

VPL- 50C

80-inch portable screen

VPL- 80C

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Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

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Not available in some areas.

©1999 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.

Projector lamp

LMP- P120 (for replacement)

Interface selector

IFU- SC50

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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Printed in Japan