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VPL-PX15/PX10/PS10
4-083-534-15(1)
LCD Data Projector
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
VPL-PX15
VPL-PX10
VPL-PS10
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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For the customers of the VPL-PX15/PX10 WARNING LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 This label is located on LASER–STRAHLING, NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN expose the unit to rain or moisture. LASER KLASSE 2 the rear of the Remote MAX OUTPUT : 1mW EN60825-1 WAVE LENGTH : 645nm /A11:1996 Commander. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer s
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English For the customers in the United Kingdom Voor de klanten in Nederland WARNING • Dit apparaat bevat een vast THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de IMPORTANT levensduur van het apparaat. • Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with batterij toch vervangen moet worden. the following code: De batterij mag alleen vervangen Green-and-Yellow: Earth worden door vakbekwaam Blue: Neutral
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4 (GB)
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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) Con
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Maintenance Maintenance ............................................................ 37 (GB) Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 37 (GB) Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 38 (GB) Troubleshooting ..................................................... 39 (GB) Other Specifications ......................................................... 41 (GB) Index ........................................................................ 44 (GB) 6 (G
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Overview Precautions On preventing internal heat build-up Precautions After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key on the Remote Commander or on the control panel, do not On safety disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running. •Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power Caution supply. The projector is equipped with ventilation holes • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, (intake) on th
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Features Easy presentation Features •Multi functional Remote Commander with mouse control functions High brightness, high picture quality You can operate a computer connected to this projector with the Remote Commander since the unit •High brightness has a built-in mouse receiver. Adopting a newly developed optical system and a 200 W UHP lamp allows high brightness (VPL-PX15/ •Digital zoom / freeze functions PX10: light output 2000 ANSI lumen, VPL-PS10: This projector has a digital zoom function
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Location and Function of Controls 1 Zoom ring Location and Function of Adjusts the size of the picture. Controls 2 Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. Front / Left Side 3 Front remote control detector qa q; 4 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 5 Lens 1 Remove the lens cap before projection. 2 3 6 Adjuster buttons 7 Handle release Push to make the carrying handle 0 pop up. 45 89 8 Connector panel 67 For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 13 (GB). 9 Connector panel cover If necessary, open this cov
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Location and Function of Controls qf Connector panel cover lock wa Air filter cover lock Used to remove/install the connector panel cover 9. Used to remove the air filter cover. For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 38 (GB). Bottom 2 Note Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure optimal performance. ws Ventilation holes (intake) / air filter cover Notes 1 •Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it 1 may cause internal heat build-up. •Do not place your hand or obje
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Location and Function of Controls Control Panel How to use the adjusters To adjust the height LAMP/ TEMP/ POWER ON/ COVER FAN SAVING STANDBY q; Adjust the height of the projector as follows: HELP MENU 9 1 Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons. INPUT VOLUME The adjusters will extend from the projector. APA RESET ENTER 12345678 1 HELP key If you need help information during an operation, press this key to display help messages. The Help Adjuster buttons menu lists error recovery techni
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Location and Function of Controls 7 INPUT key POWER SAVING: Lights up when the projector is Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, in the power saving mode. When POWER the input signal switches as follows: SAVING in the SET SETTING menu is set to ON, the projector goes into the power saving INPUT-A INPUT-B (VPL-PX15 only) mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan S-VIDEO VIDEO keeps running. The power saving mode is canceled when a sig
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Location and Function of Controls 4 INPUT B connectors (VPL-PX15 only) Connector Panel INPUT B PC CARD slot (Type II): A wireless LAN PC card or PC memory card can be installed Left side according to your requirements. For details, see “Installing a PC card” on page 21 (GB). INPUT B ETHER connector (10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX): Connects to a computer on a LAN with a LAN cable when you use the networking function of this projector. INPUT B PC CARD MOUSE AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PLUG IN POWER CTRL S AUDIO IN
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Location and Function of Controls 7 Mouse Remote Commander (supplied with When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to the VPL-PX15/PX10) PJ: Functions as the mouse of the computer Keys which have the same names as those on the connected to this projector. control panel function identically. When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to NETWORK (VPL-PX15 only): Functions as the mouse in the INPUT B window of this projector. wf wg 8 Arrow (M/m/
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Location and Function of Controls qf RESET/ESCAPE key wd Transmission indicator When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to Lights up when you press a key on the Remote PJ: Functions as the RESET key. Commander. When the PJ/NETWORK select switch is set to This indicator does not light up when you use the laser NETWORK (VPL-PX15 only): Functions as the pointer. ESCAPE key of the keyboard when the INPUT B wf Infrared transmitter window is displayed. wg Laser transmitter qg D ZOOM +/– key Enlarges
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Location and Function of Controls Battery installation Remote Commander (supplied with the VPL-PS10) 1 Push and slide to open the lid, then install the two Keys which have the same names as those on the R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) with the correct control panel function identically. polarity. Slide while pressing down on the lid. Be sure to install qh the battery from the # side. qg I / 1 FREEZE MS SLIDE qf 1 D KEYSTONE qd INPUT APA 2 qs MENU ENTER 2 Replace the lid. qa 3 4 q; Notes on bat
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Location and Function of Controls 8 RESET key Battery installation Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image back to its original size. 1 Push and slide to open the lid, then install the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied) with the correct 9 D ZOOM +/– key polarity. Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. Slide while pressing This key works only when a signal from a computer is down on the lid. input. Be sure to install the battery fr
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Installing the Projector / Connecting the Projector Installing the Projector Connecting the Projector This section describes how to install the projector. When making connections, be sure to do the The distance between the lens and the screen varies following: depending on the size of the screen. Use the following • Turn off all equipment before making any table as a guide. connections. •Use the proper cables for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs properly; plugs that are not fully insert
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Setting Up and Projecting Connecting the Projector 1) 1) On the USB function To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible When connecting the projector to a computer using computer the USB cable for the first time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically. When you use a USB mouse and USB 1 USB hub (general use) equipment 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control Left side function) The computer also recognizes the device conn
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Connecting the Projector When you use a PS/2 mouse port Connecting to a VCR or 15k RGB/ Component Equipment Left side This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR or 15k RGB/component equipment. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO MOUSE PLUG IN POWER To connect a VCR CTRL S AUDIO INPUT A ~AC IN Left side PS/2 Stereo HD D-sub 15-pin Mouse audio cable (supplied) cable connecting (supplied) cable (not suppli
