Sony VPL-SX125, VPL-SW125EBPAC User Manual

Data Projector

4-283-582-11 (2)

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

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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 ..........................................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

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

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

Table of Contents

B Overview

Location and Function of Controls

Main unit

0 6

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)

5 qa

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.

Overview

8 9 qs qd

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.

Security bar

Location and Function of Controls

Connector Panel

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)

Note

The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared.

2 6 8

6 3 8

Output (page 10)

f OUTPUT

Video: Monitor output connector

(MONITOR)

Audio: Audio output connector

(AUDIO)

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/INPUT B (INPUT B is available only for VPL-SX125)) or a video signal input from the YP

BPR 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.

Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel

Remote Commander

INPUT

APA ECO MODE

Control Panel

123 3 6

RETURN

ASPECT

D ZOOM

KEYSTONE

VOLUME

ENTER

PATTERN

FREEZE

RESET

PIC MUTING

AUDIO MUTING

1 6

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

Note

* 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)).

Overview

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.

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.

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,” “Power Saving Mode” and “Standby Mode.”

1 Press the ECO MODE key to display

the ECO Mode menu.

ECO Mode Menu

ECO Mode

ECO

User

Sel: Exit:

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.

User

Lamp Mode Standard

Power Saving Mode Off

Standby Mode Low

Sel: Set: Exit:

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

” (page 24) on the INSTALL

Mode 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.

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 (INPUT B is available only for VPL-SX125)

For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

RGB output

Computer

connector

Audio output connector

Preparation

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

Note

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.

Connecting the Projector

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

VIDEO IN

For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.

Video equipment

Audio output

connector

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

Video cable (not supplied)

Video output

connector

Audio output

connector

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

INPUT A

For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.

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

BPR output

connector

Audio output

Video equipment

Connecting the Projector

connector

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

INPUT B (VPL-SW125 only)

For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.

Computer

Video equipment

Notes

DVI-D output

connector

HDMI output

connector

HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied)

HDMI cable (not supplied)

• 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.

Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

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.

Display equipment

Audio equipment

Note

RGB input

connector

Audio input

connector

Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)

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 YP

BPR input connector (INPUT A).

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 42).

Computer

Video equipment

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.

Projector

Wall outlet

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).

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Position

Adjuster adjustment button

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.

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. It may cause malfunction.

Projecting 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.

Note

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

Increase the number towards plus

Increase the number towards minus

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

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).

Projecting an Image

Turning Off the Power

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.

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

Setting menu

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Picture Mode Presentation Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

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.

Setting items

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Picture Mode Presentation

Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

factory preset value, press the RESET key during setting or adjusting.

Selecting items

PICTURE SETTING Input-A

Picture Mode Standard

Adjust Picture...

Volume 30

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

Dynamic Standard Game Living Cinema

Presentation

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 register the setting. The previous screen is restored.

5 Press the MENU key to clear the

menu.

The menu disappears automatically if no key is pressed for a while.

Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu

Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:

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

Using a MENU

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