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Sony VPL-TX70 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony VPL-TX70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
VPL-TX70
VPL-TX7
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.
© 2009 Sony Corporation
4-148-278-12 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. VPL-TX70 VPL-TX7 Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. © 2009 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If you have any questions about this product, If a fault should occur during operation of you may call: the unit, operate the disconnect device to Sony Customer Information Service Center switch the power supply off, or disconnect 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ the power plug.
  • Page 3 TX7 only) product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the The manufacturer of this product is Sony shop where you purchased the product. Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions ......... 6 The INPUT SETTING Menu ...33 Notes on Installation and Usage ..7 About the Preset Memory No..34 The SET SETTING Menu ....35 The MENU SETTING Menu ...37 Overview The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..38 Features ..........
  • Page 5 Specifications ........54 Installation Diagram ......59 Floor Installation (Front Projection) ....59 Ceiling Installation (Front Projection) ....61 Dimensions ........63 Index ..........65 Table of Contents...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony Cleaning personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into Before cleaning...

  • Page 7: Notes On Installation And Usage

    • If you rub on the cabinet with a stained Notes on Installation cloth, the cabinet may be scratched. • If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or and Usage vinyl resin product for a long period of time, the finish of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off.

  • Page 8: Unsuitable Conditions

    Hot and humid Very dusty, extremely smoky locations • Avoid installing the unit in a location Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or where the temperature or humidity is very extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, high, or the temperature is very low. the air filter will become obstructed, and this •...

  • Page 9: Usage At High Altitude

    Do not block the ventilation holes Usage at 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.

  • Page 10: Features

    • Lamp mode switching function performance • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar High brightness Sony’s unique optical system allows high Web Control efficiency. The Web Control function enables you to High picture performance operate the projector and examine its status Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA...

  • Page 11: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls Top/Right Side/Front Rear/Bottom qg qh Location and Function of Controls...
  • Page 12 a Ventilation holes (exhaust) b Lens Remove the lens cover before projection. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see “Control Panel” on Security bar page 13. e Speaker p Security lock Connects to an optional security cable f Zoom ring (from Kensington).

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Control Panel a ?/1 (On/Standby) key is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for Turns on the projector when the about 90 seconds after the power is projector is in standby mode. To turn off turned off.

  • Page 14: Menu Key

    – A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. – A repetition rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature. For details, see page 52.

  • Page 15: Connector Panel

    Connector Panel a VIDEO IN connector Inputs a computer signal. Connects to the output connector of • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): equipment using the supplied cable or an Connects to the S video output of optional cable. video equipment. •...

  • Page 16: Remote Commander

    When VIDEO, S VIDEO or INPUT A Remote Commander is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO INPUT. The keys that have the same names as those on the control panel function identically. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D- sub 9-pin female) Connects to the connector of the computer when you operate the...
  • Page 17 k USB key This function is not provided in this projector. l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer. For details, see “Smart APA” in “The SET SETTING Menu” on page 35. m LENS key Install the lithium battery.

  • Page 18: Projecting The Picture

    B Projecting the Picture Installing 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. Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Projector

    To connect a computer Connecting the Rear side 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.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Vcr

    For details, refer to the operating 2 Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) instructions supplied with your computer. To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped Rear side with a video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor.

  • Page 21: Projecting

    The ?/1 key lights in red and the Projecting projector goes into standby mode. Press the ?/1 key. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in green. (The projector cannot be used while the ?/1 key is flashing.) Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
  • Page 22 LCD type, you may have to the v/V/b/B keys. switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., For VPL-TX70 , etc.), or by changing • When you adjust the tilt of the projector your computer’s settings.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Power

    Turning Off the Power Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds.

  • Page 24: Convenient Functions

    B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu 4,5,6 Language You can select one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: Front remote control detector INPUT NETWORK USB MENU...
  • Page 25 Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. The menu appears. The menu currently selected is shown as a yellow button. Press the v or V key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the B or ENTER key.

  • Page 26: Security Lock

    Enter the password on this screen. Security Lock Enter new password key. The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input Power-on cannot be performed the previously set password. If you do not without the password.

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    Enter the password. Other Functions Enter the password that was set. Note Direct Power On/Off Function If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn to be able to verify the projector’s serial the power for the entire system on and off, number and your identity.
  • Page 28 Move the icon to the point on the image you want to enlarge. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the icon. Press the D ZOOM + key again. The portion of the image where the icon is located is enlarged. The enlargement ratio is displayed on the screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 29: Using A Menu

    B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Use the v or V key to select a menu, Using a MENU then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on-screen Select an item. menu for making various adjustments and Use the v or V key to select the item, settings.
  • Page 30 To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander.

  • Page 31: The Picture Setting Menu

    The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 41. PICTURE SETTING PICTURE SETTING Input A...
  • Page 32 Setting items Functions Initial setting Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature. Set according to • High: Makes white colors bluish. the input signal • Middle: Makes white part of the picture natural white. • Low: Makes white colors reddish. DDE (Dynamic Selects the mode to play the input video signal Film Detail...

  • Page 33: The Input Setting Menu

    The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. When the signal is input from a computer Setting items Functions Initial setting Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal Set according to output from a computer.

  • Page 34: About The Preset Memory No

    Setting items Functions Initial setting Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be Set according to PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is the input signal enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input.

  • Page 35: The Set Setting Menu

    The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f Input-A Signal Sel.: Au t o C o l o r S y s t e m : Au t o Pow e r S av i n g :...
  • Page 36 Setting items Functions Initial setting Power Saving Selects the Power Saving mode. • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. •...

  • Page 37: The Menu Setting Menu

    The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Initial setting Status (on-screen Sets up the on-screen display. display) When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages.

  • Page 38: The Install Setting Menu

    Initial setting V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection Auto (VPL-TX70 angle. Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or “Manual” for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. only) When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top : Sets a lower value.
  • Page 39 • If you set “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may be reduced. Notes on VPL-TX70 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle.

  • Page 40: The Information Menu

    The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. Model name INFORMATION I n p u t A Serial number V P L - T X 7 0 Serial No.
  • Page 41 Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. PICTURE SETTING menu Item Input signal Video or S-Video (Y/C)

  • Page 42: Operation And Administration Using A Network

    B Operation and Administration Using a Network Connecting the Projector to a Connecting to a Computer Computer or a Using a commercially available network Network cable (cross), connect the NETWORK connector on the projector to the network connector of a computer. To connect to the computer, use a commercially available network cable (cross Rear side...

  • Page 43: Connecting The Projector To A Local Network

    Connecting the Projector to a Accessing the Local Network Projector from a Using a commercially available network Computer cable, connect the NETWORK connector on the projector to a hub in the network. You can check the present status of the Rear side projector on a computer display and control the projector from a computer.

  • Page 44: Checking The Status Of The Projector

    Checking the Status Controlling the of the Projector Projector from a Computer Click on “Information.” You can check the information and present Click on “Control.” status of the projector on a computer display. You can perform various adjustments and You can check the information and status in settings of the projector on a computer the window, but you cannot change the display.

  • Page 45: Setting Up The Projector

    • When you change the password, input a new password after deleting the password (*****) that was set. • If you forget your password, consult qualified Sony personnel. Setting the Mail Report Click on “Mail Report.” Location Enter the network location of the projector.

  • Page 46: Setting The Network Setup On The Projector

    Error: Check this check box to arrange on Setting the Network sending of an error report if any problem occurs with the projector. Setup on the Click on “Apply.” The setting will be Projector completed. Notes If you select “Network Setting” on the SET •...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Lamp

    Loosen the two screws on the lamp unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). Notes Fold out the handle (b), then pull out • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony the lamp unit by the handle (c). personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside.
  • Page 48 Insert the new lamp all the way in until Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then it is securely in place (a). Tighten the press the ENTER key. two screws (b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c). SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Attach the air filter so that it fits into Cleaning the Air the each claws on the air filter cover and replace the cover. Filter Notes The air filter should be cleaned whenever • If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust you replace the lamp.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short interval.
  • Page 51 Symptom Cause and Remedy On-screen display does not “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.” c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see appear. page 37). Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 31).

  • Page 52: Messages List

    Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “On.” 1 key flashes in red. The fan is broken. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. (Repetition rate of 4 flashes) 1 key flashes in red.
  • Page 53 Caution Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message Meaning and Remedy Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key. c Press the appropriate key. The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.” c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Projected picture size Speaker Monaural speaker system, ø35 40 to 300 inches Speaker output Light output VPL-TX70: 2,600 lm 5 W (max.) × 1 VPL-TX7: 2,000 lm When the Lamp Mode is set to “High” Input/Output VIDEO IN VIDEO: phono type Throwing distance (When placed on the floor./...

  • Page 55: Optional Accessories

    Always verify that the unit is operating properly OUTPUT MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub15- pin (female) before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR...
  • Page 56 RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, Pin assignment female) INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) RXDA R/R-Y Power TXDA supply input for DDC B/B-Y RESERVE DDC/SDA GND (R) GND (G) DDC/SCL GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Power supply input for DDC...
  • Page 57 Preset signals Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive 31.470...
  • Page 58 Memory Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos...

  • Page 59: Installation Diagram

    Installation Diagram Floor Installation (Front Projection) Distance between the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens Foremost part Center of the lens of the cabinet Wall 14.6 ( Center of the lens Center of the screen Floor Adjuster not stretched, and the V Keystone function has been done.
  • Page 60 Unit: mm (inches) 1180 1780 2390 2990 3600 4510 5410 6020 7530 9050 (117 (141 (177 (213 (237 (296 (356 M 1330 2020 2700 3380 4070 5090 6110 6800 8500 10210 (106 (133 (160 (200 (240 (267 (334 (402 Based on the calculation formula given below. Based on the calculation formula given below.

  • Page 61: Ceiling Installation (Front Projection)

    When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel. See the chart on page 62 concerning the installation measurements. The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.
  • Page 62 Unit: mm (inches) a’ N 1200 1800 2410 3010 3620 4530 5440 6040 7560 9070 (95) (118 (142 (178 (214 (237 (297 (357 M 1350 2040 2720 3410 4090 5120 6140 6830 8540 10250 (107 (134 (161 (201 (241 (269) (336 (403 Based on the calculation formula given below.

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    Dimensions Front 314 (12 69.5 (2 Center of the projector Unit: mm (inches) Side 269 (10 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
  • Page 64 314 (12 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Image Flip ..........38 Input-A Signal Sel........35 Installation ..........18 notes ............7 Adjust Picture ..........31 unsuitable conditions ......8 Air filter ...........49 unsuitable installation ......7 Aspect ..........33, 34 IP Address ..........40 Auto Input Search ........35 Lamp Mode ..........
  • Page 66 Pin assignment ........56 Power turn on ..........21 Power Saving .......... 36 Presentation ..........27 Preset Memory No........34 Projecting ..........21 Remote Commander ....... 16 front remote control detector ....11 location and function of controls ..16 Report Timing .........
  • Page 67 Sony Corporation...

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