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2-592-485-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-PX41
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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1 Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug WARNING with earthing-contacts that conforms to the safety regulations of each country if To prevent fire or shock hazard, do applicable. not expose the unit to rain or 2 Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / moisture. Appliance Connector / Plug conforming to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere). To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to If you have questions on the use of th
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following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Voor de klanten in Nederland • Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). � Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de
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Table of Contents The INSTALL SETTING Menu ......35 Overview The INFORMATION Menu ............36 Precautions .........................................5 Notes on Installation and Usage ........ 6 Operation and Unsuitable Installation ................. 6 Administration using a Usage in High Altitude ................. 7 Network Unsuitable Conditions .................. 7 Features ..............................................8 Accessing the Projector from a Computer ..............................
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Overview B Overview On preventing internal heat build- Precautions up After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall On safety outlet while the cooling fan is still running. � Check that the operating voltage of your Caution unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. The projector is equipped with ventilation � Should any liquid or solid object fall into holes (intake) and ventilation holes the cabinet, unplug the unit and hav
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� To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the Notes on Installation temperature may rise rapidly. and Usage Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Unsuitable Installation Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunction or damage to the projector. Installing in such a location may cause Poorly ventilated malfunction of the unit due to moisture condensation or rise in temperature. Ne
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Overview Blocking the ventilation holes Usage in High Altitude When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components. Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); Note on the screen otherwise, the internal heat may build up. When using a screen
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Convenient presentation functions Features � Equipped with USB connector Simply by connecting the projector to a computer through the USB interface, the High brightness, high picture Remote Commander provided with the quality projector can then be used as a wireless � High brightness mouse. This projector is equipped with a high- efficiency optical system made possible Accepts various input signals by adopting Sony’s proprietary optical � Equipped with DVI connector and system. Because
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Overview a Handle Location and b Zoom ring Function of Controls Adjusts the picture size. c Control panel Front/Left Side For details, see “Control Panel” on page 11. d Connector panel For details, see “Connector Panel” on page 12. e AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. f Front remote control detector g Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. h Ventilation holes (exhaust) i Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus. j Rear remote control detector k Indicators � LAMP/COVER: Lig
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Although the lamp goes out, the Note cooling fan keeps running. The power To maintain optimal performance, clean saving mode is canceled when a signal the air filter every 1500 hours. is input or any key is pressed. In power For details, see “Cleaning the Air saving mode, any key does not Filter” on page 44. function for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out. How to use the adjuster � ON/STANDBY: Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: To adjust the height – Lights
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Overview Note Control Panel Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes a large black area around the periphery, the APA function will not function properly and in some cases, portions of the image may not be displayed. MENU APA CONT ETH � You can cancel the adjustment by I/ pressing the APA key again while ENTER RESET INPU “Adjusting” appears on the screen. VOLUME INPUT � The picture may not be adjusted properly INPU depending on th
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Connect to external video equipment Connector Panel such as a VCR. � S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment. MENU ENTER CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN � VIDEO (phono type): Connects to NETWORK RS-232C IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO APA RESET LR (PLUG IN POWER) (MONO) the composite video output of video INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C RGB AUDIO RGB DVI-D VOLUME AUDIO equipment. INPUT D OUTPUT ~AC IN � AUDIO input L (MONO)/R (phono R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/
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Overview j INPUT D connectors Remote Commander � 5BNC input connectors (R/R-Y/PR, G/Y, B/B-Y/PB, SYNC/HD, VD The keys which have the same names as on connectors) (BNC type): Connect to the control panel function identically. a high-resolution computer or VCR where signals are transmitted long distances; for example, when the ws projector has been hung from the ceiling. COMMAND OFF ON 1 According to the connected PIC wa PJ NETWORK MUTING equipment, computer, component (R- 2 AUDIO INPUT
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4 TILT/KEYSTONE key n D ZOOM +/– key Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal Enlarges the image at a desired location distortion of the image manually. Use on the screen. the arrow keys (M/m/
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Overview Battery installation 1 Push and slide to open the lid, then install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity. While pressing the lid, slide it. Be sure to install the battery from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. Notes on batteries � Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries. � Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. � If you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the b
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B Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector This section describes how to install the projector. The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide. Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Unit: m (ft) Screen size 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 (inches) Minimum 1.5 2.3 3.0 3.8 4.6 5.8 7.7 11.6 Distance (4.9) (7.5) (10.0) (12.5) (15.0) (19.0) (25.2) (37.9) Maximum 1.9 2.9 3.8 4.8 5.8 7.2 9.7 14.5 D
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Setting Up and Projecting Connecting the Projector When you connect the projector, make sure to: � Turn off all equipment before making any connections. � Use the proper cables for each connection. � Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself. To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the following pages. Connecting
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To connect a computer When you use a wireless mouse Right side CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN NETWORK RS-232C IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO DVI cable (not To DVI-D b) LR (PLUG IN POWER) (MONO) supplied) output Computer INPUT A INPUT B INPUT C RGB AUDIO RGB DVI-D AUDIO INPUT D OUTPUT R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/B-Y/Ps SYNC/HD VD AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO USB cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to use a to USB connector wireless mouse.) a) to audio output Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) to monitor ou
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Setting Up and Projecting To connect a Macintosh computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. When you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available. Connecting with a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment y
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To connect to a video GBR/Component equipment Right side INPUT D OUTPUT R/R-Y/Pn G/Y B/B-Y/Ps SYNC/HD VD AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO Stereo audio connecting cable a) (not supplied) BNC cable (not supplied) to video to audio GBR/ output component output video GBR/Component equipment a) Use a no-resistance cable. Notes � When you connect the unit to a video GBR output connector, select video GBR or component with the Input-D Signal Sel. setting in the SET SETTING menu. � Use the composite sync signa
