Sony MX25, VPL-MX20 Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Precautions .........................................9

Notes on Installation and Usage ...... 10

Unsuitable Installation ............... 10

Usage in High Altitude ...............11

Unsuitable Conditions ................12

Overview

About the Supplied Manuals ............13

Features ............................................14

Location and Function of Controls

(Main Unit) ...................................16

Top/Front/Side ............................16

Rear/Side/Bottom .......................16

Control Panel ..............................18

Connector Panel ......................... 19

Remote Commander ........................ 20

Projecting the Picture

Installing the Projector .....................22

Connecting the Projector ................. 23

Connecting a Computer ..............23

Connecting a VCR ..................... 24

Projecting .........................................25

Turning Off the Power .....................28

Convenient Functions

Selecting the Menu Language ..........29

Security Lock ...................................30

Other Functions ................................32

Off & Go Function .....................32

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .............................32

Adjustments and Settings

Using a Menu

Using a MENU .................................33

The Picture Menu .............................36

The Screen Menu ..............................38

About the Preset Memory No. ....39

The Setup Menu ...............................40

The Function Menu ..........................42

The Installation Menu ......................44

The Network Setting Menu (VPL-

MX25 only) ...................................46

The Information Menu .....................47

Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp ..........................49

Cleaning the Air Filter ......................51

Others

Troubleshooting ................................52

Messages List ..............................55

Specifications ...................................57

Installation Diagram .........................61

Floor Installation (Front

Projection) ...............................61

Dimensions .......................................63

Index .................................................66

Contents

Main WARNING Page For VPL-MX25 only Page Page Page 8 Table of Contents Overview Projecting the Picture Convenient Functions Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Precautions On safety On illumination On preventing internal heat build- up On cleaning Notes on Installation and Usage Unsuitable Installation Poorly ventilated Highly heated and humid Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Usage in High Altitude Near a heat or smoke sensor Very dusty, extremely smoky 12 Unsuitable Conditions BOverview About the Supplied Manuals Manuals 14 Features High brightness, high picture quality Compact and lightweight Easy setup and simple operation Off & Go feature USB Memory Presentation without a Computer* (VPL-MX25 only) Supervising Condition via a Network* (VPL-MX25 only) Other Convenient Functions About Trademarks 16 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) Top/Front/Side Rear/Side/Bottom Page 18 aLAMP/COVER indicators b?/1 (On/Standby) key cINPUT key dMENU key Connector Panel 2 3 41 20 Remote Commander 9 4 qs 2 1 2 3 22 BProjecting the Picture Installing the Projector Connecting the Projector When you connect the projector, make sure to: Connecting a Computer 24 Projecting the Picture Projecting To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Notes Projecting 1 outlet, then connect all equipment. The ?/1 key lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. 2 3 the picture. the projector. 4 input source. 7 8 28 Turning Off the Power 1 2 3 BConvenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language 1 2 3 4 Security Lock To use the security lock 1 Function menu, turn on the 2 3 4 disconnect the AC power cord. To cancel the security lock 1 Other Functions To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) 1 D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. 2 Using a MENU 1 2 then press the B or ENTER key. 3 4 item. To clear the menu To reset items that have been adjusted Unadjustable items Page 36 The Picture Menu Page 38 The Screen Menu About the Preset Memory No. 40 The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Page 42 The Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector. Page 44 The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Page 46 The Network Setting Menu (VPL-MX25 only) The Network Setting menu is used to set the network of this unit. The Information Menu Input signals and adjustable/setting items 48 Screen menu BMaintenance Replacing the Lamp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cleaning the Air Filter 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting Power Picture Remote Commander Others Indicators Warning Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Caution Messages Messages List Page Specifications Optical characteristics Electrical characteristics Input/Output General 58 Optional accessories Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Preset signals 60 Preset memory No. at the input signal Analog signals Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) 62 Dimensions Front Top Center of the lens 64 Side Rear USB connector (VPL-MX25 only) Bottom 66 Index A B C D R S T V