4-088-988-12(1) VPL-PX11 Data Projector Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones GB FR ES VPL-PX11 © 2002 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For the customers in the United Kingdom WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol I or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Voor de klanten in Nederland · Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat. · Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel. · Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). · Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden. The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For the customers in the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note If the Remote Commander malfunctions or causes a malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We will exchange the Remote Commander for a new one based on the terms of the guarantee. Apparaten ma kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. Apparatet må kun tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. 2 (GB) GB English Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. The United States, Canada Plug type Female end Cord type Rated Voltage & Current Safety approval VM0233 VM0089 SJT 10A/125V UL/CSA 290B 386A SJT 10A/125V UL/CSA Continental Europe YP-12A YC-13B COX-07 COX-02 UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand --1) VM0310B N13237/CO-228 VDE Japan YP332 YC-13 VCTF 7A/125V DENANHOU H05VV-F H05VV-F VDE VDE 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) Use the correct plug for your country. 3 (GB) 4 (GB) Table of Contents Overview Precautions ............................................................... 7 (GB) Features ..................................................................... 8 (GB) Location and Function of Controls ......................... 9 (GB) Front / Left Side ....................................................... 9 (GB) Rear / Right Side / Bottom ....................................... 9 (GB) Control Panel ......................................................... 11 (GB) Connector Panel ..................................................... 12 (GB) Remote Commander .............................................. 13 (GB) Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector ........................................... 15 (GB) Connecting the Projector ....................................... 15 (GB) Connecting to a Computer ..................................... 15 (GB) Connecting to a VCR, 15k RGB/Component Equipment, or a Monitor................................... 17 (GB) Selecting the Menu Language ............................... 18 (GB) Projecting ................................................................ 19 (GB) Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the Menu ....................................................... 22 (GB) The PICTURE CTRL Menu ..................................... 23 (GB) The INPUT SETTING Menu .................................... 24 (GB) The SET SETTING Menu ........................................ 26 (GB) The INSTALL SETTING Menu ................................ 27 (GB) Installation Installation Example ............................................... 29 (GB) Notes for Installation .............................................. 30 (GB) Unsuitable Installation ........................................... 30 (GB) Unsuitable Conditions for Use ............................... 30 (GB) 5 (GB) Maintenance Maintenance ............................................................ 32 (GB) Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 32 (GB) Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 33 (GB) Troubleshooting ..................................................... 34 (GB) Other Specifications ......................................................... 36 (GB) Index ........................................................................ 39 (GB) 6 (GB) Precautions Precautions On safety · Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. · Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. · Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days. · To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself. · The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible. · The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. · Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes -- the air coming out is hot. · Be careful not to catch your fingers with the adjusters when you lift up the projector. Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjusters out. · Be sure to grasp both sides when carrying the projector. On preventing internal heat build-up After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running. Caution The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes (exhaust) on the front. Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Overview On cleaning · To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet. · Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. · Clean the filter at regular intervals, every 300 hours. On repacking Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory. On illumination · To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. · Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. · Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. · It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color. About the LCD projector The LCD projector is manufactured using highprecision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. 7 (GB) Features Features High brightness, high picture quality · High brightness The 200 W UHP lamp optical system provides brightness levels of as much as 2000 ANSI lumens and excellent picture uniformity. · High resolution Three 0.9-inch, approximately 790,000 pixel, XGA panels provide a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots for RGB input and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. Easy presentation · Multi functional Remote Commander with mouse control functions You can carry out the mouse functions of a computer connected to this projector using the Remote Commander because the unit has a built-in receiver for handling mouse commands. · Digital zoom / freeze functions This projector has a digital zoom function that enables you to enlarge the image at a desired location on the screen. The freeze function allows you to freeze the picture projected. The frozen picture continues to be projected even if the equipment is disconnected from the video source. Simple setup · Simple setup with external equipment The projector has 37 preset data items for input signals in memory, which allows you to project a clear picture on the screen simply by connecting equipment and pressing the APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key. · USB application You can control the projector using the wireless mouse control function of the supplied Remote Commander. You can also control the projector from a computer operated with Microsoft1) Windows1) 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 or Windows XP using the "Projector Station" application software (CD-ROM) supplied with the projector. Accepts various input signals · Scan converter loaded This projector has a built-in scan converter that converts the input signal to 1024 × 768 dots. · Compatible input signals This projector accepts composite, S video, and component video signals as well as 15k RGB, VGA2), SVGA2), XGA2), and SXGA2) signals, which can all be displayed. · Compatible with six color systems Any of the NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.433), PALM, or PAL-N color systems can be selected automatically or manually. Off & Go function (function of running the cooling fan while carrying the projector) Built-in circuits keep the cooling fan running automatically for a certain period of time even though you have unplugged the power cord (Off & Go function). This function allows you to carry the projector to another location just after using the projector. ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.A. and other countries). 2) VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A. 3) NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on an NTSC4.43 system VCR. 8 (GB) Location and Function of Controls Location and Function of Controls Front / Left Side q; 1 2 3 PUSH 1 Zoom ring Adjusts the size of the picture. 2 Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. 3 Front remote control detector 9 4 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 5 Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. 6 Adjuster buttons 7 Handle release Push to make the carrying handle 9 pop up. 8 Connector panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 12 (GB). 4 6 5 7 8 9 Carrying handle Use ...