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Location and Function of Controls

Input (pages 7, 8)

INPUT A

Video: RGB/YP

input connector

Audio: Audio input connector

INPUT B

Video: HDMI input connector
Audio: HDMI input connector

VIDEO

Video: Video input connector
Audio: Audio input connector

The audio inputs of INPUT A and VIDEO are
shared.

Others

AC IN (

∼

) socket

Connects the supplied AC power cord.

Connector Panel

Note

Summary of Contents for VPL-DW120

Page 1: ...ns Before operating the unit please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference VPL DX140 DX120 DX100 VPL DW120 Not all models are available in all countries and area Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer ...

Page 2: ...an Image Projecting an Image 9 Adjusting the Projected image 10 Turning Off the Power 13 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 14 The Picture Menu 15 The Screen Menu 16 The Function Menu 20 The Operation Menu 21 The Connection Power Menu 22 The Installation Menu 23 The Information Menu 24 Others Indicators 25 Messages List 26 Troubleshooting 27 Replacing the Lamp 29 Cleaning the Air F...

Page 3: ...ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup Do not place your hand near the ventilation holes and the circumference as this may cause injury k Connector panel page 4 l Security bar Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire m Security lock Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington For details visit Kensington s web site http www kensington com...

Page 4: ...Audio Audio input connector b INPUT B Video HDMI input connector Audio HDMI input connector c VIDEO Video Video input connector Audio Audio input connector The audio inputs of INPUT A and VIDEO are shared Others d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord Connector Panel 1 2 1 3 4 3 Note ...

Page 5: ... a computer signal via the RGB input connector INPUT A e Using various functions during projecting D ZOOM Digital Zoom key 1 Enlarges the image with the center of it as a starting point while projecting 1 Press the D ZOOM key to display the digital zoom icon on the projected image 2 Press the D ZOOM key or the D ZOOM key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio The image can be enlarged up to 4 ...

Page 6: ...alue Lamp Mode Low With No Input Standby With Static Signal Lamp Dimming User Sets each item of the ECO mode menu as you desire go to step 3 3 Select User then press the b key The setting items appear 4 Press the V v key to select the item then press the ENTER key 5 Press the V v key to select the setting value 6 Press the ENTER key The screen returns to the previous menu For details on ECO Mode s...

Page 7: ...explained for each input signal INPUT A INPUT B Use HDMI compatible equipment and cable s that have an HDMI logo on them The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD Direct Stream Digital Signal or CEC Consumer Electronics Control Signal It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 768 pixels VPL DX140 DX120 DX100 or 1280 800 pixels VPL DW120 for the ex...

Page 8: ...is not compatible with DSD Direct Stream Digital Signal or CEC Consumer Electronics Control Signal Connecting a Video equipment Notes Video cable not supplied Audio cable Phono plug 2 stereo mini plug not supplied Video output connector Audio output connector Video equipment Component Mini D sub 15 pin cable not supplied Audio cable Phono plug 2 stereo mini plug not supplied Video equipment YPBPR ...

Page 9: ... the projector page 7 3 Press the 1 key to turn on the unit 4 Turn on the connected equipment 5 Select the input source Press the INPUT key on the projector to display the menu for switching input signal on the screen Press the INPUT key repeatedly or press the V v key to select an image to be projected 6 When projecting a computer image switch your computer s output to external display The method...

Page 10: ...a pattern for adjusting the projected image with the PATTERN key on the remote commander Press the PATTERN key again to restore the previous image Adjusting the Projected image Focus Size Zoom Position Focus ring Zoom ring Foot adjust button Front foot adjustable Rear feet adjustable ...

Page 11: ...chieved release the foot adjust button to lock the position 3 Set the angle of the projector precisely by turning the rear feet adjustable Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the front foot adjustable extended Do not forcedly turn the rear feet adjustable more than they should be adjusted Doing so may break them Changing the as...

Page 12: ... The lower the value the narrower the bottom 1 Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction the image may be deteriorated 2 VPL DX140 DX120 DW120 only Automatically adjusts Phase Pitch and Shift of projected image while a signal is input from a computer APA Auto Pixel Alignment Press the APA key on the remote commander Press again to cancel adjusting during the setting You can also se...

Page 13: ...utlet To turn off without displaying confirmation message Press and hold the 1 key on the unit for a few seconds page 26 ECO gauge This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the projector s ECO function For details on the ECO function see ECO MODE key page 6 and ECO page 22 The leaf icons are displayed when the projector is shut down The number of displayed icons varies according to how muc...

Page 14: ...you can press the RESET key to return an item to its factory setting Using a pop up menu Press the V v B b key to select an item A selected item takes effect immediately except Language which will take effect after you press the ENTER key Using the setting menu Press the V v key to select the item A selected item takes effect immediately The previous screen is restored Using the adjustment menu To...

Page 15: ...e suitable for viewing games Cinema Provides an image suitable for viewing movies Reset 2 Resets to the factory setting Contrast The higher the value the greater the contrast The lower the value the lower the contrast Brightness The higher the value the brighter the picture The lower the value the darker the picture Color 3 4 The higher the value the greater the intensity The lower the value the l...

Page 16: ...16 9 Zoom Zooms the center area of a projected image VPL DW120 When the computer signal is input 4 3 Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 4 3 16 9 Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an aspect ratio fixed to 16 9 Full 1 Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without changing the aspect ratio of the ...

Page 17: ... not be displayed on the screen and also optimum image cannot be obtained depending on the type of input signal In this case adjust the Phase Pitch and Shift items manually Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of a computer signal Use this item if the edge of the image is cut or is not displayed properly APA 2 3 Automatically adjusts the projected image to an optimum quality when you press the ENTER ke...

Page 18: ... projected image size regardless of the aspect ratio of the image 3 Depending on the input signal the projected image may be projected as illustrated below In this case select 16 9 4 Depending on the input signal the projected image may be projected as illustrated below In this case select Zoom Input signal Recommended setting value and projected image Computer signal 4 3 Full1 1 16 9 Full1 1 2 16...

Page 19: ...ected image position using an image with 16 9 aspect ratio and then switch the input source to 4 3 image the top and bottom edge of the image may be hidden In this case select Full3 4 Depending on the input signal the projected image may be projected as illustrated below In this case select 16 9 5 Depending on the input signal the image may be projected as illustrated below In this case select Zoo...

Page 20: ...riptions Volume The higher the value the louder an audio volume and the lower the value the lower the audio volume Smart APA On Off When set to On APA functions automatically when a signal is input 1 CC Display Off Closed caption does not appear CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Select the closed caption service captions or text Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp resets the lamp timer ...

Page 21: ...for security locking are as follows 1 Select On and press the ENTER key to display the setting menu 2 Input the password with the MENU V v B b and ENTER keys The default setting password is ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER 3 Input a new password with the MENU V v B b and ENTER keys 4 Enter the password again to confirm Enter the password when you turn on the projector after disconnecting and reconnecting t...

Page 22: ...ark images are projected with brightness adjusted leading to energy saving Bright images are projected brightly without adjusting brightness Auto Power Saving With No Input Lamp Cutoff The lamp turns off automatically and power consumption is reduced if no signal is input for more than 10 minutes The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed In Lamp Cutoff the ON STANDBY indic...

Page 23: ...ly or vertically according to the installation method Installation Attitude Right Side Up Upside Down Link to Image Flip Change the cooling setting to suit to the installation attitude When set to Link to Image Flip the cooling setting changes based on the setting of Image Flip Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component reliability High Altitude Mode 1 On Off Set to On when using the...

Page 24: ...items may not be displayed depending on the input signal Items Item descriptions Model Name Displays the model name Serial No Displays the serial number fH fV 1 Displays the horizontal vertical frequency of the current input signal Signal Type Displays the type of the current input signal Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp Note ...

Page 25: ...nsult with qualified Sony personnel Flashes twice The internal temperature is unusually high Check the items below Check if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes pages 3 3 Check if the air filter is not clogged page 31 Check if the Installation Attitude in the Installation menu is set correctly page 23 Flashes six times Unplug the AC power cord from a wall outlet After checking that the ON STA...

Page 26: ...to the input signal 22 Please clean the filter Clean the air filter 31 Please replace the Lamp and clean the Filter Replace the lamp with a new one and clean the air filter The message appears whenever you turn on the power until you replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer 29 31 Not applicable Invalid key was pressed The control keys are locked Control Key Lock is set to On 21 Projector will shu...

Page 27: ... output to only an external monitor 9 Check if the input source is correctly selected 9 Check if the picture is muted 6 On screen display does not appear The on screen display does not appear when Status in the Operation menu is set to Off 21 The aspect ratio of the display is not right the image is displayed smaller a portion of image does not appear The image may not display correctly because th...

Page 28: ...if condensation has accumulated on the lens In this case let the projector sit for about two hours with the power on The image is noisy Check if the connecting cable is connected to the external equipment properly 7 No sound Check that the connecting cables between the projector and external video or audio equipment are securely connected 7 Check if the external audio equipment is set properly Aud...

Page 29: ...your hands into the slot If the lamp breaks contact qualified Sony personnel Do not replace the lamp yourself When removing the lamp be sure to pull it out straight by holding the designated location If you touch a part of the lamp other than the designated location you may be burned or injured If you pull out the lamp while the projector is tilted the pieces may scatter if the lamp breaks any may...

Page 30: ...y 5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the 1 screw 6 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet and turn on the projector 7 Reset the lamp timer for notification of the next replacement time Select Lamp Timer Reset on the Function menu then press the ENTER key When a message appears select Yes to reset the lamp timer page 20 Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in this product...

Page 31: ...ou neglect to clean the air filter dust may accumulate clogging it As a result the temperature may rise inside the unit leading to a possible malfunction or fire 1 Turn off the projector and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet 2 Slide out and remove the air filter cover from the unit 3 Clean the air filter with a vacuum cleaner Pull out and remove the air filter and clean it with a vac...

Page 32: ... approx 1 2 times Focus Manual Light source High pressure mercury lamp 210 W type Projected image size 30 inches to 300 inches 0 76 m to 7 62 m Luminous flux Brightness VPL DX140 3200 lm VPL DX120 VPL DW120 2600 lm VPL DX100 2300 lm when Lamp Mode is set to High Speaker 1 W 1 monaural Applicable scanning frequency 1 Horizontal 15 kHz to 92 kHz Vertical 48 Hz to 92 Hz Resolution 1 When a computer s...

Page 33: ...O Video input connector Pin jack 1 Vp p 2 dB sync negative 75 ohmes terminated Audio input connector Shared with INPUT A Operating temperature Operating humidity 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F 20 80 no condensation Storage temperature Storage humidity 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 20 to 80 no condensation Power requirements 100V to 240V AC 2 9 1 2 A 50 60Hz Power consumption 100V to 120V AC 290W 220V to 24...

Page 34: ...that the unit is operating properly before use SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT EITHER DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER ...

Page 35: ... D S Data1 14 RESERVED N C 5 T M D S Data1 Shield 15 SCL 6 T M D S Data1 16 SDA 7 T M D S Data0 17 DDC GND 8 T M D S Data0 Shield 18 5V Power 9 T M D S Data0 19 Hot Plug Detect 10 T M D S Clock 1 2 19 18 1 Video input red R 9 Power supply input for DDC 2 Video input green G 10 GND 3 Video input blue B 11 GND 4 GND 12 DDC SDA 5 RESERVE 13 Horizontal sync signal 6 GND R 14 Vertical sync signal 7 GND...

Page 36: ...z 640 400 31 5 70 z 37 9 85 z 640 480 31 5 60 z z 35 0 67 z 37 9 73 z 37 5 75 z 43 3 85 z 800 600 35 2 56 z 37 9 60 z z 48 1 72 z 46 9 75 z 53 7 85 z 832 624 49 7 75 z 1024 768 48 4 60 z z 56 5 70 z 60 0 75 z 68 7 85 z 1152 864 64 0 70 z 67 5 75 z 77 5 85 z 1152 900 61 8 66 z 1280 960 60 0 60 z z 1280 1024 64 0 60 z z 80 0 75 z 91 1 85 z 1400 1050 65 3 60 z z 1600 1200 75 0 60 z z 1280 768 47 8 60...

Page 37: ...by each projected screen size Height H is the height from the bottom of the projected image top for ceiling mount to A determined by drawing a perpendicular line from the center of the lens to projected image surface Never mount the projector on the ceiling or move it by yourself Be sure to consult with qualified Sony personnel charged Floor Installation Caution Projection distance L Projected ima...

Page 38: ... Distance Ceiling Installation L Projection distance L H Height H from center of lens to edge of screen Projection distance L Height H from center of lens to edge of screen Center of lens Projected image A Top side ...

Page 39: ...1 22 64 48 2 25 2 92 89 115 0 20 8 0 20 8 100 inch 2 54 m 2 03 1 52 80 60 2 81 3 66 111 144 0 25 10 0 25 10 120 inch 3 05 m 2 44 1 83 96 72 3 38 4 40 133 173 0 30 12 0 30 12 150 inch 3 81 m 3 05 2 29 120 90 4 23 5 51 167 217 0 38 15 0 38 15 200 inch 5 08 m 4 06 3 05 160 120 5 65 7 36 223 289 0 51 20 0 51 20 Minimum Projection Distance L Maximum Projection Distance L L 0 028366 D 0 0290 L 1 116781 ...

Page 40: ...3 1 22 64 48 2 42 2 88 95 113 0 20 8 0 20 8 100 inch 2 54 m 2 03 1 52 80 60 3 02 3 60 119 141 0 25 10 0 25 10 120 inch 3 05 m 2 44 1 83 96 72 3 63 4 33 143 170 0 30 12 0 30 12 150 inch 3 81 m 3 05 2 29 120 90 4 55 5 42 179 213 0 38 15 0 38 15 200 inch 5 08 m 4 06 3 05 160 120 6 07 7 23 239 284 0 51 20 0 51 20 Minimum Projection Distance L Maximum Projection Distance L L 0 030427 D 0 0234 L 1 19789...

Page 41: ... 08 68 42 2 36 3 05 93 120 0 20 8 0 20 8 100 inch 2 54 m 2 15 1 35 85 53 2 95 3 82 117 150 0 25 10 0 25 10 120 inch 3 05 m 2 58 1 62 102 64 3 55 4 59 140 180 0 29 12 0 29 12 150 inch 3 81 m 3 23 2 02 127 79 4 44 5 75 175 226 0 37 15 0 37 15 200 inch 5 08 m 4 31 2 69 170 106 5 93 7 67 234 302 0 49 19 0 49 19 Minimum Projection Distance L Maximum Projection Distance L L 0 029757 D 0 0291 L 1 171525 ...

Page 42: ...es 230 5 9 1 16 315 12 13 32 7 5 1 9 32 11 9 1 15 32 2 5 3 32 VPL DX120 DX100 Edge of lens VPL DX140 DW120 Edge of lens Front Unit mm inches 75 2 15 16 157 5 6 3 16 81 3 3 16 26 1 1 32 46 3 1 13 16 66 2 19 32 78 3 1 16 87 2 3 7 16 33 3 1 5 16 ...

Page 43: ...43 Dimensions Others Side Unit mm inches 69 2 23 32 113 4 7 16 69 2 23 32 31 1 7 32 Rear Unit mm inches 48 1 7 8 252 5 9 15 16 16 8 21 32 164 4 6 15 32 157 5 6 3 16 28 1 3 32 ...

Page 44: ...44 Dimensions Bottom Unit mm inches 78 9 3 3 32 38 8 1 17 32 207 5 8 5 32 99 9 3 15 16 105 8 4 5 32 83 5 3 9 32 79 4 3 1 8 76 4 3 88 5 3 15 32 23 9 15 16 271 10 21 32 22 7 8 ...

Page 45: ... 10 Focus ring 3 Foot adjust button 3 11 Freeze 6 Front foot adjustable 3 11 fV 24 G Gamma Mode 15 H H Horizontal 17 High Altitude Mode 23 Hue 15 I Image Flip 23 Information menu 24 Input 4 Installation menu 23 K Keystone 5 L Lamp cover 3 Lamp Timer 24 Lamp Timer Reset 20 LAMP COVER indicator 3 25 Language 21 Link to Image Flip 23 Location and function of controls 3 M Main unit 3 Messages list 26 ...

Page 46: ...l 22 Z Zoom 10 About Trademarks Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States ...

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