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VPL-PX32
4-088-242-11(1)
Data Projector
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
VPL-PX32
2002 Sony Corporation
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LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM This label is located on CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT RAYONNEMENT LASER WARNING NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU the rear of the Remote APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASER–STRAHLING, NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN Commander. LASER KLASSE 2 MAX OUTPUT : 1mW EN60825-1 To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not WAVE LENGTH : 645nm /A11:1996 expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the This label is located on cabinet. Refer servicing to q
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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 c
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English 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
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Maintenance Maintenance ............................................................ 32 (GB) Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 32 (GB) Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 33 (GB) Troubleshooting ..................................................... 34 (GB) Other Specifications ......................................................... 36 (GB) Index ........................................................................ 42 (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 t
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Features Easy presentation Features • Remote Commander with mouse control and laser pointer functions High brightness, high picture quality With the built-in mouse receiver, you can operate a computer with the Remote Commander. For • High brightness presentations, you can use the laser pointer built into The high aperture ratio LCD panel with a microlens the Remote Commander. and the 200 W UHP lamp allow high brightness • Digital ZOOM and HELP keys on the Remote (light output 3000 ANSI lumen) an
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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 Lens Open the lens cap before projection. 4 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 21q qs a 0 5 Front remote control detector (SIRCS receiver) 9 6 Adjuster When a picture is projected on the out of the screen, 3 adjust the picture using this adjuster. For details on how to use the adjusters, see “How to use 8 the adjuster” on page 10 (GB)
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Location and Function of Controls qk Air filter cover button How to use the adjuster Used to remove the air filter cover. For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 33 (GB). To adjust the height Note Adjust the height of the projector as follows: Clean the air filter every 300 hours to ensure optimal performance. 1 Lift the projector and press the adjuster buttons. The adjusters will extend from the projector. ql Adjuster buttons w; Connector panel For details, see page 12 (GB). Adjuster
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VOL + VOL - ENTER MENU Location and Function of Controls • Lights in green when the power is turned on. Control panel • Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after turning off the power with the I / 1 key. The LAMP/ TEMP/ POWER ON/ fan runs for about 120 seconds after turning off COVER FAN SAVING STANDBY 5 the power. 12 34 6 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 40 seconds. HELP 7 During this time, you cannot turn the power RESET back on with the I / 1 key. For details on
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Location and Function of Controls 4DIGITAL RGB input connector (DFP 20-pin, Connector panel TMDS): Connects to a digital RGB output connector on external equipment. Right side 5USB connector: Connects your computer or REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN L R USB equipment. IN (MONO) RS-232C S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PLUG IN POWER OUTPUT INPUT B A plug: (Right, for downstream, 4-pin): MONITOR AUDIO RGB AUDIO MOUUSE INPUT A DIGITAL RGB RGB 5BNC RGB AUDIO MOUUSE Connects to USB equipment. USB DIGITAL RGB R/R-Y/PR
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Location and Function of Controls 3 INPUT key 6 OUTPUT connectors MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin, female): Connects 4 D KEYSTONE key to the video input connector on the monitor. Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the Outputs signals from the selected channel in the projection angle. Use the arrow keys (M/m/
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Location and Function of Controls / Installing the Projector qk MENU/TAB key Functions as a MENU key. Installing the Projector ql APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key This section describes the installation arrangements w; VOLUME +/– keys for installing the projector. wa LEMS key This key does not work in the unit. Horizontal center of the screen ws PJ/NETWORK (Projector/Network) selector switch Set this switch to PJ always. wd COMMAND ON/OFF switch When this switch is set to OFF, no key on the Remote
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Setting up and projecting Connecting When making connections, be sure to: Connecting • turn off all equipment before making any connections. • use the proper cables for each connection. Connecting with a Computer • insert the plugs of the cables properly; plugs that are This section describes how to connect the projector to not fully inserted often generate noise. When pulling a computer. out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not You can control the projector from your computer by t
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Connecting 1) When connecting with an IBM PC/AT When connecting with a Macintosh compatible computer computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of DIGITAL RGB RGB Right side pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. In 5BNC this case, however, you can not control the mouse of REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN the computer by the Remote Commander. L R (MONO) IN RS-232C S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PLUG IN POWER OUTPUT INPUT B to INPUT A MONITOR
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Connecting Using the DIGITAL RGB (TMDS) Using USB equipment (e.g., USB mouse) connector Connect the USB equipment to the USB connector on the connector panel. You can connect your computer to the projector via Connect the computer to the DIGITAL RGB (TMDS) the RGB connector, 5BNC connector or DIGITAL connector on the connector panel. RGB connector. (The example below uses the RGB connector.) DIGITAL RGB RGB DIGITAL RGB RGB Right side 5BNC Right side 5BNC REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN REMOTE CONTROL
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Connecting / Selecting the Menu Language Notes Right side • As the projector recognizes the USB mouse when the computer is connected to the USB connector, do not DIGITAL RGB RGB connect anything to the MOUSE connector. 5BNC • Your computer may not start correctly when REMOTE CONTROL S VIDEO IN connected to the projector via the USB cable. In this L R (MONO) IN case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, RS-232C S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PLUG IN POWER OUTPUT INPUT B then connect the computer
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VOL + VOL + VOL - VOL - ENTER ENTER MENU MENU Projecting Selecting the Menu Language Projecting You can select the language for displaying in the menu and other on screen displays. The factory setting is ENGLISH. ON/STANDBY LAMP/ TEMP/ POWER ON/ indicator COVER FAN SAVING STANDBY 4, 5, 6 3 LAMP/ TEMP/ POWER ON/ COVER FAN SAVING STANDBY 2 HELP 2 RESET HELP 3 RESET APA key (Front) 4 5 1 Rear remote 1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. 1 control detector 2 Press the I / 1 key to turn on t
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Projecting •“ADJUSTING” appears on the screen. Press the INPUT-B: Selects audio and video signals input APA key again during the adjustment to restore the from the INPUT B connector. original screen. VIDEO: Selects audio and video signals input •“Complete!” appears on the screen when the picture from the AUDIO/VIDEO (VIDEO IN) is adjusted properly. The picture may not be adjusted jacks. properly depending on the kinds of input signals. S-VIDEO: Selects audio and video signals input • Adjust the
