Sony VPL-SW125 Operating Instruction

4-283-582-11 (2)

Data

Projector

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual

thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

VPL-SX125

VPL-SW125

Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check

with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.

Table of Contents

Overview

Location and Function of Controls .... 3

Main unit ...................................... 3

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

Remote Commander and Control

Panel ..........................................5

Preparation

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

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

Connecting a Video equipment .... 8

Connecting an External Monitor and

Audio Equipment .................... 10

Projecting/Adjusting an

Image

Projecting an Image ......................... 11

Adjusting the Projected

image ....................................... 12

Turning Off the Power ................14

Adjustments and Settings

Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................15

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 16

The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 17

The SET SETTING Menu ............... 21

The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 23

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ...... 24

The INFORMATION Menu ............26

Network

Using Network Features ...................27

Displaying the Control Window of

the Projector with a Web

Browser ...................................27

Confirming the Information

regarding the Projector ............28

Operating the Projector from a

Computer .................................28

Making the Network Settings .....28

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................28

Others

Indicators ..........................................30

Messages List ...................................31

Troubleshooting ................................32

Replacing the Lamp ..........................34

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................36

Specifications ...................................37

Projection Distance ...........................42

Dimensions .......................................46

Index .................................................48

Location and Function of Controls

Overview

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

a Projection lens

b Focus ring (page 12)

c Lamp cover (page 34)

d Air filter cover (page 36)/

Ventilation holes (intake)

e Ventilation holes (intake)

f Ventilation holes (exhaust)

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.

g LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 30)

h Control panel (page 5)

i Connector panel (page 4)

j Remote control detector

k Adjuster (page 12)

l Speaker

m Security lock

Connects to an optional security cable

manufactured by Kensington.

For details, visit Kensington’s web site.

http://www.kensington.com/

n Security bar

Connects to a commercially available

security chain or wire.

If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the

Security bar using a screwdriver.

Main unit

Caution

Security bar

Location and Function of Controls

VPL-SX125

VPL-SW125

Input (pages 7, 8)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector

(RGB/YPBPR)

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

b INPUT B (VPL-SX125 only)

Video: RGB input connector (RGB)

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

c INPUT B (VPL-SW125 only)

Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI)

Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)

d S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input connector

Audio: Audio input connector (L

[MONO] AUDIO/R)

e VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

Video: Video input connector

Audio: Audio input connector (L

[MONO] AUDIO/R)

The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are

shared.

Output (page 10)

f OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output connector

(AUDIO)

This connector outputs the projected image or

audio. The image is output as a computer signal

input from the RGB input connector (INPUT

A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for

VPL-SX125)) or a video signal input from the

YPBPR input connector (INPUT A).

Others

g RS-232C connector

RS-232C compatible control connector.

Connects the computer’s RS-232C

connector and the RS-232C cross cables.

h LAN connector (page 27)

i AC IN (∼) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Connector Panel

2 6 8

6 3 8

Note

Location and Function of Controls

Overview

Remote Commander

Control Panel

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby mode

?/1 (On/Standby) key

b Selecting an input signal

(page 11)

INPUT key

c Operating a menu (page 15)

MENU key

RESET key

ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys

RETURN key

This function is not provided in this

projector.

d Adjusting the image (page 12)

ASPECT key

KEYSTONE key

PATTERN key

This function is not provided in this

projector.

APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

* Use this key when inputting a computer

signal via the RGB input connector

(INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is

available only for VPL-SX125)).

e Using various functions during

projecting

D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges a portion of the image while

projecting.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display

the digital zoom icon on the projected

image.

2 Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the

digital zoom icon to the point on the

image you wish to enlarge.

3 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.

Remote Commander and Control Panel

INPUT

APA ECO MODE

RETURN

ASPECT

D ZOOM

KEYSTONE

ENTER

VOLUME

PATTERN

FREEZE

PIC MUTING

AUDIO MUTING

RESET

123 3 6

Note

Location and Function of Controls

PIC MUTING key

Cuts off the image. Press again to restore

the image.

AUDIO MUTING key

Mutes the audio output. Press again to

restore the previous volume.

VOLUME +/– key

For adjusting the volume output.

FREEZE key

Pauses a projected image. Press again to

restore the image.

*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,” “Power Saving Mode” and

“Standby Mode.”

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

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

Power Saving Mode: Standby

Standby Mode: Low

(go to step 6)

User: Sets each item of the energy-

saving mode menu as you desire

(go to step 3).

3 Select “User” then press the b key.

The setting items appear.

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 to restore the

User screen.

For details on ECO Mode settings, see

“Lamp Mode” (page 24) and “Standby

Mode

” (page 24) on the INSTALL

SETTING menu and “Power Saving

Mode” (page 21) on the SET SETTING

menu.

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.

Notes

ECO

User

ECO Mode

Sel: Exit:

ECO Mode Menu

Lamp Mode Standard

Power Saving Mode Off

Standby Mode Low

User

Sel: Set: Exit:

Connecting the Projector

Preparation

B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

• 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.

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.

INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-SX125)

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-SX125)

or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-SW125) for the external monitor.

Notes

Connecting a Computer

Note

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

RGB output

connector

Audio output

connector

Computer

Connecting the Projector

Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input

signal.

S VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

INPUT A

For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.

Connecting a Video equipment

S video cable

(not supplied)

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

S video output

connector

Audio output

connector

Video equipment

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)

Video output

connector

Audio output

connector

Video equipment

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

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

Video equipment

YPBPR output

connector

Audio output

connector

Connecting the Projector

Preparation

INPUT B (VPL-SW125 only)

For connecting video equipment with an 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.

Notes

HDMI-DVI-D cable

(not supplied)

Computer

DVI-D output

connector

Video equipment

HDMI cable

(not supplied)

HDMI output

connector

Connecting the Projector

OUTPUT

Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and

audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier. When an audio cable is connected

to the audio output connector, no sound will be heard from the built-in speaker.

Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from

the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-SX125)) or a

video signal input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A).

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

Note

Mini D-sub 15-pin

cable (supplied)

RGB input

connector

Display equipment

Audio input

connector

Audio cable

(stereo mini plug)

(not supplied)

Audio equipment

Projecting an Image

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

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 42).

1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 7).

3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit.

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

5 Select the input source.

Each time you press the INPUT key on

the projector, the input signal switches.

Press the INPUT key repeatedly to select

an image to be projected.

6 Switch your computer to output to

external display by changing your

computer’s setting.

How to switch the computer to output to

the projector varies, depending on the

type of computer.

(Example)

7 Adjust the focus and position of the

projected image (page 12).

Computer

Video equipment

Projector

Wall outlet

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters

You can adjust the height of the projector

using the adjusters.

By changing the slope of the projector with

adjusters, you can adjust the position of the

projected image.

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

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. It may cause malfunction.

Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Position

Adjuster adjustment button

Notes

Projecting an Image

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image

Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image.

You can also change the setting in Aspect of the INPUT SETTING menu (page 17, page 19).

Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature)

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

keystone manually.

1 Press KEYSTONE on the remote

commander or select V Keystone in the

INSTALL SETTING menu.

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

the setting, narrower the top of the

projected image. The lower the setting, the

narrower the bottom.

Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic

correction, the image may be deteriorated.

Automatically adjusts Phase, Pitch and Shift of projected image while a

signal is input from a computer (APA (Auto Pixel Alignment))

Press APA on the remote commander. Press again to cancel during the setting.

If Smart APA is set to On, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 21).

Note

Increase the number

towards plus

Increase the number

towards minus

Projecting an Image

1 Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the Remote Commander.

The message appears. Press it again according to the message.

2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

After step 1, the fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat, however, you may

also unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops.

To clear the confirmation message

The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key on the main unit or the

Remote Commander, or if you do not press any key for a while.

To turn off without displaying confirmation message

Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed for a few seconds.

Turning Off the Power

Using a MENU

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU

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 or v key to select the setting

menu then press b or ENTER key.

3 Select the setting item.

Use the V or v key to select the setting

menu then press b or ENTER key.

To return to the selection screen of the

setting menu, press the B key.

4 Make the setting or adjustment for the

selected item.

Menu operation differs depending on the

setting item. If the next menu window is

displayed, select the item according to

the operations in step 3.

To return to the selection screen of the

setting items, press the B key. Also, to

reset the setting value of an item to its

factory preset value, press the RESET

key during setting or adjusting.

Using the setting menu

Press the V or v key to select the item.

Press the ENTER key to restore the

previous screen.

Using the adjustment menu

To increase the number, press the V or b

key and to decrease the number, press

the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to

is restored.

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no

key is pressed for a while.

Note

Picture Mode Presentation

Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Setting menu

Picture Mode Presentation

Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

Setting items

Picture Mode Standard

Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

Dynamic

Standard

Game

Living

Cinema

Presentation

Selecting items

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