Sony VPL-SW535C, VPL-SW525C, VPL-SW535, VPL-SW525, VPL-SX535 Operating Instruction

Data Projector

4-412-942-14 (1)

Operating Instructions

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

VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525 VPL-SX535

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 Keys .................................5

Interactive Pen Device (SW535C/

SW525C only) ..........................7

Preparation

Connecting the Projector ................... 8

Connecting a Computer ................8

Connecting a Video equipment .... 9

Connecting an External Monitor and

Audio Equipment .................... 11

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image ......................... 12

Adjusting the Projected image ... 13

Turning Off the Power ................15

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Using a MENU ................................16

The Picture Menu .............................17

The Screen Menu ............................. 18

The Function Menu .......................... 21

The Operation Menu ........................ 22

The Connection/Power Menu .......... 23

The Installation Menu ...................... 25

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

Using the e-mail report

Function ...................................29

Interactive Function

Using the Interactive Function .........31

Connecting a Computer with a USB

Cable ........................................32

For Windows ...............................33

For Mac .......................................37

Others

Indicators ..........................................41

Messages List ...................................42

Troubleshooting ................................43

Replacing the Lamp ..........................45

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................47

Specifications ...................................49

Projection Distance and Lens Shift

Range ............................................56

Dimensions .......................................60

Index .................................................65

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main Unit

1 23 4

9 8

a Projection window

b Remote control detector

c ON/STANDBY indicator

(page 41)

d LAMP/COVER indicator

(page 41)

e Focus ring (page 13)

f Lends shift dial V (page 13)

g Lens shift dial H (page 13)

5 6

0 qa qs qd

Overview

m Air filter cover/Ventilation holes

(intake) (page 47)

n Adjuster (page 14)

o Interactive Pen detector

(VPL-SW535C/SW525C only)

p Security bar

Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire.

q Security lock

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

r 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.

h Zoom lever (page 13)

i Lamp cover (page 45)

j Control panel keys (page 5)

k Connector panel (page 4)

l Speaker

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525

4 5 6

VPL-SX535

4 5 6

Input (pages 8, 9)

a INPUT A

Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector

(RGB/YPBPR)

Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

b INPUT B (VPL-SW535C/

SW525C/SW535/SW525 only)

Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)

c INPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)

Video: RGB input connector (RGB) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)

d S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)

Video: S video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L

(MONO) AUDIO/R)

1 2

e VIDEO (VIDEO IN)

Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L

Note

The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared.

Output (page 11)

f OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

Audio: Audio output connector

Note

This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)) or a video signal input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A).

(MONO) AUDIO/R)

(MONITOR)

(AUDIO)

Location and Function of Controls

Others

g RS-232C connector (RS-232C)

RS-232C compatible control connector. Connects the computer’s RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables.

h LAN connector (page 27)

i USB connector (Type B)

VPL-SW535C/SW525C only.

j AC IN (∼) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys

Overview

Remote Commander

INPUT

APA ECO MODE

Control Panel Keys

RETURN

ASPECT

D ZOOM

ENTER

KEYSTONE

VOLUME

PATTERN

FREEZE

RESET

PIC MUTING

AUDIO MUTING

a Turning on the power/Going to

standby mode

?/1 (On/Standby) key

1 6

b Selecting an input signal

(page 12)

INPUT key

c Operating a menu (page 16)

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

RETURN key

d Adjusting the image (page 13)

ASPECT key (page 18) KEYSTONE key (page 14) PATTERN key (page 15) APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

1236

(page 15)

Note

* Use this key when inputting a computer

signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)).

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 want to enlarge.

Location and Function of Controls

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.

PIC MUTING key

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

AUDIO 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,” “With Static Signal,” “Standby Mode.”

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 Standby Mode: Low

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

Standby Mode

:S el

:S et

Off Lamp Dimming

Standard

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 User screen. For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode”, “With No Input”, “With Static Signal” and “Standby Mode” on the Connection/Power menu (page 23).

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

Interactive Pen Device (SW535C/SW525C only)

12 34 6

a Pen tip switch

Functions as the left button of a mouse.

b Color ring

main: blue/sub: gray

c Indicator

When you press the button (main only), or touch the pen tip on the screen, this indicator lights up. It will not light up if battery power is low. In this case, replace the batteries.

d Button

Functions as the right button of a mouse (main only).

e Battery cover

The battery cover is attached to the Interactive Pen Device by a small strap. Be careful not to break the strap when opening the battery cover.

Overview

f Strap attachment hole

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/INPUT B

VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525

For connecting a computer with an RGB or HDMI output connector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied only for VPL-SW535/VPL-SX535)

RGB output

Computer

connector

Audio output connector

HDMI output connector

Computer

VPL-SX535

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied only for VPL-SW535/VPL-SX535)

RGB output

Computer

Connecting the Projector

connector

Audio output connector

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

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 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-SX535) for the external monitor.

Connecting a Video equipment

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.

S video cable (not supplied)

S video output

connector

Video equipment

Audio output

connector

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

Preparation

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video cable (not supplied)

Video output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

connector

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

Connecting the Projector

INPUT A

For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.

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

YPBPR output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

connector

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

INPUT B (VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525 only)

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

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

OUTPUT

Projected images or input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor or audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier.

Audio equipment

Display equipment

Note

Audio input

connector

RGB input

connector

Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A or INPUT B (VPL-SX535 only)) or a video signal input from the YPBPR input connector (INPUT A).

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied only for VPL-SW535/VPL-SX535)

Preparation

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 and Lens Shift Range” (page 56).

Notes

• Due to the characteristics of ultra short throw projector, the image may appear uneven on a projection surface that is not absolutely flat. This is not a malfunction of the projector.

• Project the image on a flat surface.

Wall outlet

Projector

VPL-SW535C/SW525C/ SW535/SW525

Input

Video

S-Video Input-A Input-B

Skip

Sel

VPL-SX535

Input

Video

S-Video Input-A Input-B

Sel

Skip

1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall

outlet.

2 Connect all equipment to the projector

(page 8).

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

4 Turn on the connected equipment.

Computer

Video 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.

6 When projecting a computer image,

switch your computer’s output to external display.

Projecting an Image

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 13).

Open the zoom lever cover

Open the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver, etc.

Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Size (Zoom)

Open the lens shift cover

Open the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver, etc.

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Focus ring

Zoom lever

Projecting an Image

Lens shift dial V

Lens shift dial H

Position

(Lens shift)

For adjusting lens shift, turn each dial with a flat-bladed screwdriver, etc.

Position

Adjuster

* Do not adjust the lens shift more than the indicated range, otherwise it may cause a

malfunction. For details, see “Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 56).

Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters

You can adjust the height of the projector using the adjusters. By changing the tilt of the projector with adjusters, you can adjust the position of the projected 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 adjuster extended.

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 18, 19).

Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature)

If the image becomes trapezoidal, set the keystone manually.

Projecting an Image

1 Press the KEYSTONE key on the remote

commander or select V Keystone in the Installation menu.

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

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

Notes

• Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.

• Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment.

Increase the number towards plus

Increase the number towards minus

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.

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 18). If Smart APA in the Function menu is set to “On”, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 21).

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Shrinking an image that exceeds the screen size

1 Select “Digital Shrink” in “Screen Fitting” to display adjusting menu. 2 Adjust the value by the V/v/B/b keys. The higher the value, the smaller the image becomes.

Note

Since the Digital shrink is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.

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 again, shutdown is cancelled.

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 42).

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

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. You can press the RESET key to reset an item to its factory setting value to aid 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 Living 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. A selected item takes effect immediately. The previous screen is restored.

Contrast

Adjust

Back

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

Using a MENU

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no operation is performed.

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

*2 *4

Color

*2 *4 *5

Hue

Color Temp.

Sharpness

Expert Setting

Film

*2 *6

Mode

Gamma

Mode

Standard: Provides an image which is natural and well balanced. Presentation

: Provides a bright image, suitable for presentations.

Living: Provides an image suitable for viewing sports, music, and digital

video camera content.

Game: Provides an image suitable for viewing games. Cinema: Provides an image suitable for viewing movies.

Resets 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. The lower the value, the more reddish the picture.

The higher the value, the sharper the picture. The lower the value, the softer the picture.

Auto: Precisely reproduces a film image to match the appearance of the original film source. Set to “Auto” in most cases.

Off: Select this mode if the image outline appears jagged.

Graphics1*7: Gamma correction to make halftones brighter. This setting is

suitable when projecting highly colorful images, such as photos, in a bright place. Graphics2: 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.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Notes

*1: When a computer signal is input, this option is available. *2: When a video signal is input, this option is available. *3: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” 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 a progressive signal is input, this option is not available. *7: The settings in the Picture return to their factory defaults, except for Picture Mode.

The Picture Menu

The Screen Menu

The Screen menu is used to adjust the size, position and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal.

Items Item descriptions

Aspect

When the computer signal is input

When the video signal is input

Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of computer signal. Use this item if the edge of the image

*1*4

APA

Phase

Pitch

Shift

Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image (page 19).

Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.

Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.

Normal: Displays the image on the center position of the projected image without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image.

4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3. 16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.

Full

: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.

Zoom: Zooms the center area of a projected image.

is cut and reception is bad.

Automatically adjusts the projected image to an optimum quality when you press the ENTER key (page 5).

Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the value where looks clearest.

The higher the value, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The lower the value, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch).

H (Horizontal): The higher the value, the farther right the image is projected on the screen. The lower the value, the image farther left. V (Vertical): The higher the value, the farther up the image is projected on the screen. The lower the value, the image farther down.

Notes

*1: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B

(VPL-SX535 only)).

*2: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B

(VPL-SX535 only)) or a video signal is input from the YP

BPR input connector (INPUT A).

*3: • Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture

by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, which are legally protected.

• Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.

• A part of the image may be displayed in black, depending on the setting item.

*4: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will

not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Phase,” “Pitch,” and “Shift” items manually.

*5: VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/SW525 only.

The Screen Menu

Aspect

VPL-SW535C/SW525C/SW535/ SW525

Input signal Recommended

setting value and

projected image

4:3

16:9

Full1

Computer signal

16:10

4:3

Full1

4:3

*1 *2

*3 *5

*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is

projected in the same resolution as the input signal without changing the aspect ratio of the original image.

*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

*3: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as

illustrated below. In this a case, select “16:9.”

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

*4: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Zoom.”

Video signal

16:9

*4 *5

*5: If you select “Full,” the image is projected

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

The Screen Menu

VPL-SX535

Input signal Recommended

4:3

16:9

setting value and

projected image

Full1

*1 *2

Full1

*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is

projected in the same resolution as the input signal without changing the aspect ratio of the original image.

*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected

to fit the projected image size, regardless of the aspect ratio of the image.

Computer signal

16:10 Full1

*1 *2

*3: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “16:9.”

4:3 4:3*3

*4: Depending on the input signal, the

projected image may be projected as illustrated below. In this a case, select “Zoom.”

16:9 16:9

Video signal

The Screen Menu

The Function Menu

The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.

Items Item descriptions

Volume The higher the value, the louder an audio volume and the lower the

Speaker On/Off: When set to “On,” the sound will be output from the speaker.

Smart APA On/Off: When set to “On,” APA functions automatically when a

CC Display CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed

Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 45).

Background Black/Blue: Selects the background color of the projected image

Start Up Image On/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the

Note

*1: APA functions when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT

B (VPL-SX535 only)).

value, the lower the audio volume. The audio output level will work simultaneously.

Set “Off” to mute the sound.

signal is input.

caption service (captions or text). Off: Closed caption does not appear.

when no signal is input.

screen when the projector is powered on.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

The Function Menu

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