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4-432-154-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2012 Sony Corporation VPL-DX140/DX120/DX100 VPL-DW120 Not all models are available in all countries and area.
4-432-154-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2012 Sony Corporation VPL-DX140/DX120/DX100 VPL-DW120 Not all models are available in all countries and area.
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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 Keys 5 Preparation Connecting the Projector 7 Connecting a Computer 7 Connecting a Video equipment .... 8 Others Indicators 25 Messages List 26 Troubleshooting 27 Replacing the Lamp 29 Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Specifications 32 Projection ...
Table of Contents Overview Location and Function of Controls .... 3 Main Unit 3 Connector Panel 4 Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys 5 Preparation Connecting the Projector 7 Connecting a Computer 7 Connecting a Video equipment .... 8 Others Indicators 25 Messages List 26 Troubleshooting 27 Replacing the Lamp 29 Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Specifications 32 Projection ...
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... Use this key when inputting a computer signal. f Setting the energy-saving mode easily ECO MODE key Energy-saving mode can control the projector becomes. • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the remote commander and the remote control detector on the Connection/ Power... • 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 be used depending on the resolution of Controls FREEZE key*2 Pauses a...
... Use this key when inputting a computer signal. f Setting the energy-saving mode easily ECO MODE key Energy-saving mode can control the projector becomes. • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the remote commander and the remote control detector on the Connection/ Power... • 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 be used depending on the resolution of Controls FREEZE key*2 Pauses a...
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...CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. • It is recommended that have an HDMI logo on them. • The HDMI connector of this projector is explained for the external monitor. Computer HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that... it by the plug, not the cable itself. • For more information, refer also to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-DX140/ DX120/DX100) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-DW120) for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; INPUT A For connecting a computer with a computer is not...
...CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. • It is recommended that have an HDMI logo on them. • The HDMI connector of this projector is explained for the external monitor. Computer HDMI output connector HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that... it by the plug, not the cable itself. • For more information, refer also to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-DX140/ DX120/DX100) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-DW120) for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; INPUT A For connecting a computer with a computer is not...
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...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 a video output connector. VIDEO For connecting video equipment with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (...Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. 8 Connecting the Projector stereo mini plug) (not supplied) INPUT B For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector. Component - stereo mini plug) (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 a video output connector. VIDEO For connecting video equipment with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (...Consumer Electronics Control) Signal. 8 Connecting the Projector stereo mini plug) (not supplied) INPUT B For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector. Component - stereo mini plug) (not supplied...
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.... 5 Select the input source. Press the INPUT key repeatedly, or press the V/v key to select an image to external display. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. The method to display the menu for switching input signal on the distance between the... output to be projected. B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 10). Press the INPUT key on the projector to switch the output varies depending on the type of computer. (Example) + 7 Adjust the focus, size and position of a projected image depends on...
.... 5 Select the input source. Press the INPUT key repeatedly, or press the V/v key to select an image to external display. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. The method to display the menu for switching input signal on the distance between the... output to be projected. B Projecting/Adjusting an Image Projecting an Image The size of the projected image (page 10). Press the INPUT key on the projector to switch the output varies depending on the type of computer. (Example) + 7 Adjust the focus, size and position of a projected image depends on...
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... of the projected image. Doing so may break them. Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the foot adjust button/rear feet (adjustable) By changing the tilt of the projector with the front foot (adjustable) extended. • Do not forcedly turn the rear feet (adjustable) more than...be adjusted. You can adjust the position of the projected image. 1 Press and hold the foot adjust button, then lift up the front of the projector to adjust the angle. 2 When the desired angle is achieved, release the foot adjust button to lock the position. 3 Set the angle of the...
... of the projected image. Doing so may break them. Projecting/Adjusting an Image Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the foot adjust button/rear feet (adjustable) By changing the tilt of the projector with the front foot (adjustable) extended. • Do not forcedly turn the rear feet (adjustable) more than...be adjusted. You can adjust the position of the projected image. 1 Press and hold the foot adjust button, then lift up the front of the projector to adjust the angle. 2 When the desired angle is achieved, release the foot adjust button to lock the position. 3 Set the angle of the...
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...the ?/1 key within 10 seconds of the message being displayed, shutdown is saved as a result of using the ECO function. The number of the projector's ECO function. (For details on the unit for a few seconds (page 26). ECO gauge Projecting an Image 13 ECO gauge This gauge indicates the... of displayed icons varies according to how much energy is canceled. 2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. To turn off . The projector starts shutdown and turns off without displaying confirmation message Press and hold the ?/1 key on the ECO function, see "ECO MODE key" (page 6) and...
...the ?/1 key within 10 seconds of the message being displayed, shutdown is saved as a result of using the ECO function. The number of the projector's ECO function. (For details on the unit for a few seconds (page 26). ECO gauge Projecting an Image 13 ECO gauge This gauge indicates the... of displayed icons varies according to how much energy is canceled. 2 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet. To turn off . The projector starts shutdown and turns off without displaying confirmation message Press and hold the ?/1 key on the ECO function, see "ECO MODE key" (page 6) and...
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... public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to an optimum quality when you press the ENTER key (page 5). Notes *1: • Note that if the projector is not displayed properly. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Screen Menu 17 The lower the value, the image farther left. In this item if...
... public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to an optimum quality when you press the ENTER key (page 5). Notes *1: • Note that if the projector is not displayed properly. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Screen Menu 17 The lower the value, the image farther left. In this item if...
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... volume and the lower the value, the lower the audio volume. The Function Menu The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
... volume and the lower the value, the lower the audio volume. The Function Menu The Function menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
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... security locking are required to authorized users by using the menu or the remote commander. c The projector turns on the projector. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you fail to verify the projector's serial number and your password. On/Off: This function enables restriction of all the control...
... security locking are required to authorized users by using the menu or the remote commander. c The projector turns on the projector. If you call qualified Sony personnel because you have forgotten the password, you fail to verify the projector's serial number and your password. On/Off: This function enables restriction of all the control...
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...Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power consumption is reduced if no signal is input for the connections and power. With the projector turned off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode. You might only notice that set , it takes priority. 22 The Connection/Power Menu.... When set to "Low," power consumption is adjusted automatically according to avoid entering standby mode when there is no signal is input to use the projector during lamp dimming. Off: You can deactivate the With No Input. Notes *1: This may not be darker. A change to "Auto," brightness is...
...Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power consumption is reduced if no signal is input for the connections and power. With the projector turned off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode. You might only notice that set , it takes priority. 22 The Connection/Power Menu.... When set to "Low," power consumption is adjusted automatically according to avoid entering standby mode when there is no signal is input to use the projector during lamp dimming. Off: You can deactivate the With No Input. Notes *1: This may not be darker. A change to "Auto," brightness is...
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...." High Altitude Mode*1 V keystone*2 On/Off: Set to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability. Continuing to "On" when using the projector at an altitude of the projected image. Notes *1: When "High Altitude Mode" is set to "Link to use the wrong setting may affect component...setting of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. *2: Since the Keystone adjustment is used for installing the projector. The lower the value, the narrower the bottom. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated...
...." High Altitude Mode*1 V keystone*2 On/Off: Set to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability. Continuing to "On" when using the projector at an altitude of the projected image. Notes *1: When "High Altitude Mode" is set to "Link to use the wrong setting may affect component...setting of the fan increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder. *2: Since the Keystone adjustment is used for installing the projector. The lower the value, the narrower the bottom. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated...
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Displays the horizontal/vertical frequency of a lamp. fH/fV*1 Signal Type Lamp Timer Item descriptions Displays the model name. Indicates the total usage time of the current input signal. Items Model Name Serial No. The Information Menu The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the current input signal. Displays the serial number. Note *1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal. 24 The Information Menu Displays the type of the lamp.
Displays the horizontal/vertical frequency of a lamp. fH/fV*1 Signal Type Lamp Timer Item descriptions Displays the model name. Indicates the total usage time of the current input signal. Items Model Name Serial No. The Information Menu The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the current input signal. Displays the serial number. Note *1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal. 24 The Information Menu Displays the type of the lamp.
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... on. • The lamp cools after having taken measures below, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Consult with qualified Sony personnel. LAMP/COVER indicator Status Meaning/Remedies Flashes in Standby mode. • The projector is ready to operate after the projector is turned off the power and wait for lamp to a wall outlet again then...
... on. • The lamp cools after having taken measures below, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Consult with qualified Sony personnel. LAMP/COVER indicator Status Meaning/Remedies Flashes in Standby mode. • The projector is ready to operate after the projector is turned off the power and wait for lamp to a wall outlet again then...
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..., press the ?/1 key again (the Press ?/1 Key to "On." Lamp Dimming Reduces lamp output when "With Static Signal" is set to Restart projector will remain on the power until you turn off in accordance with a new one for a few seconds. Frequency is out of the connected equipment to... the air filter. When any of the messages listed below . Change the output setting of range! Please clean the filter. Not applicable! Projector will be shut down soon soon. Messages List When any change in the Installation menu is set correctly. Invalid key was pressed and the...
..., press the ?/1 key again (the Press ?/1 Key to "On." Lamp Dimming Reduces lamp output when "With Static Signal" is set to Restart projector will remain on the power until you turn off in accordance with a new one for a few seconds. Frequency is out of the connected equipment to... the air filter. When any of the messages listed below . Change the output setting of range! Please clean the filter. Not applicable! Projector will be shut down soon soon. Messages List When any change in the Installation menu is set correctly. Invalid key was pressed and the...
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...When the "V Keystone" is connected to both the computer's display and an external monitor, the external monitor image may not be turned on the projector using a Keystone feature. In this case, select 23 "Manual" to set to an external 9 monitor only. If the lamp or lamp cover... is displayed smaller /a portion of the projection 5, 12, angle. Operation menu is set manually. 5, 12, 23 When the projector is muted. 6 On-screen display does The on the projector. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto"*1 or "Manual" to set for output to "On," you can correct the trapezoidal distortion,...
...When the "V Keystone" is connected to both the computer's display and an external monitor, the external monitor image may not be turned on the projector using a Keystone feature. In this case, select 23 "Manual" to set to an external 9 monitor only. If the lamp or lamp cover... is displayed smaller /a portion of the projection 5, 12, angle. Operation menu is set manually. 5, 12, 23 When the projector is muted. 6 On-screen display does The on the projector. Set "V Keystone" to "Auto"*1 or "Manual" to set for output to "On," you can correct the trapezoidal distortion,...
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...are installed correctly. - in focus. 10 The picture will be clear if condensation has accumulated - increase temporarily, but this case, let the projector sit for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the 22 lamp changes according to reduce - The image is not malfunction....location where the temperature is not set to minimum. 6, 20 The remote commander Check if the batteries are not exhausted. - Note *1: VPL-DX140/DX120/DW120 only. 28 Troubleshooting Check "Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with the power on the lens. does not work. ...
...are installed correctly. - in focus. 10 The picture will be clear if condensation has accumulated - increase temporarily, but this case, let the projector sit for "Brightness," "Contrast," and "Lamp Mode" affect brightness of the 22 lamp changes according to reduce - The image is not malfunction....location where the temperature is not set to minimum. 6, 20 The remote commander Check if the batteries are not exhausted. - Note *1: VPL-DX140/DX120/DW120 only. 28 Troubleshooting Check "Lamp Timer," and replace the lamp with the power on the lens. does not work. ...
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... it out straight, by loosening one if a message displayed on the lamp unit (1). Notes • If the lamp breaks, contact qualified Sony personnel. Use an LMP-D213 projector lamp (not supplied) for the lamp to pull it may burn your hands into the lamp replacement slot after turning off the...into the slot. Note For safety reasons, do not loosen any other than the designated location, you pull out the lamp while the projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet. 2 When the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the lamp cover by ...
... it out straight, by loosening one if a message displayed on the lamp unit (1). Notes • If the lamp breaks, contact qualified Sony personnel. Use an LMP-D213 projector lamp (not supplied) for the lamp to pull it may burn your hands into the lamp replacement slot after turning off the...into the slot. Note For safety reasons, do not loosen any other than the designated location, you pull out the lamp while the projector is turned off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from a wall outlet. 2 When the lamp has cooled sufficiently, open the lamp cover by ...
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... this product contains mercury. Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the next replacement time. Select "Lamp Timer Reset" on the projector. 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the lamp and a inside conductor. • Insert the handle firmly to reset the lamp timer (page 20). When...
... this product contains mercury. Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the next replacement time. Select "Lamp Timer Reset" on the projector. 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the lamp and a inside conductor. • Insert the handle firmly to reset the lamp timer (page 20). When...
