Sony Projector MX25 User Manual

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Data  
Projector  
Operating Instructions  
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly  
and retain it for future reference.  
VPL-MX20/MX25  
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check  
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer.  
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You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
guarantee matters please refer to the  
addresses given in separate service or  
guarantee documents.  
For the State of California, USA only  
All interface cables used to connect  
peripherals must be shielded in order to  
comply with the limits for a digital device  
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC  
Rules.  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
perchlorate  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery  
contains perchlorate.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
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.  
Disposal of the used lamp  
For the customers in the USA  
Lamp in this product contains mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated  
due to environmental considerations. For  
disposal or recycling information, please  
contact your local authorities or the  
Electronic Industries Alliance  
If you have any questions about this product,  
you may call;  
(www.eiae.org).  
Sony Customer Information Service Center  
For safety  
Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
For the customers in Taiwan only  
Model:  
VPL-MX20  
VPL-MX25  
Responsible party:  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo, San  
Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.  
Telephone Number:  
858-942-2230  
This device complies with part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
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 B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
For the customers in Europe  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku,  
Tokyo, Japan.  
The Authorized Representative for EMC  
and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327  
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or  
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For VPL-MX25 only  
For the customers in the U.S. A. and  
Canada  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC  
Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any  
the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.  
This equipment should be installed and  
operated with at least 20cm and more  
between the radiator and person’s body  
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet  
and ankles).  
For the customers in the U.S.A.  
interference, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation of this device.  
In according with 47 CFR Part15.407 (e) U-  
NII devices operating in 5.15-5.25GHz  
frequency bands are restricted to indoor  
operations only.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or  
operated in conjunction with any other  
antenna or transmitter.  
This equipment complies with FCC/IC  
radiation exposure limits set forth for  
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC  
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines  
in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of  
For the customers in Europe  
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in  
Countries applying EU directives.  
This product is intended to be used in the following countries:  
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С настоящето Сони Корпорация декларира, че този VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector отговаря на основните изисквания и другите сьответстващи  
клаузи на Директива 1999/5/EC. Подробности може да намерите на  
Bulgarian  
Sony Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento VPL-MX25/Data Projector  
je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními  
směrnice 1999/5/ES. Podrobnosti lze získat na následující URL:  
Czech  
Undertegnede Sony Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr VPL-  
MX25/Data Projector overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i  
direktiv 1999/5/EF. For yderligere information gå ind på følgende hjemmeside:  
Danish  
Hierbij verklaart Sony Corporation dat het toestel VPL-MX25/Data Projector in  
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen  
van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Nadere informatie kunt u vinden op: http://  
Dutch  
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this VPL-MX25/Data Projector is in  
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of  
Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://  
English  
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Sony Corporation kinnitab käesolevaga seadme VPL-MX25/Data Projector  
vastavust 1999/5/EÜ direktiivi põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist  
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Üksikasjalikum info: http://  
Estonian  
Finnish  
French  
Sony Corporation vakuuttaa täten että VPL-MX25/Data Projector tyyppinen  
laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien  
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Halutessasi lisätietoja, käy osoitteessa:  
Par la présente Sony Corporation déclare que l’appareil VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions  
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Pour toute information complémentaire,  
Hiermit erklärt Sony Corporation, dass sich das Gerät VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den  
übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.  
German  
Με την  
Projector  
η Sony Corporation δηλώνει τι VPL-MX25/Data  
και τις λ  
Greek  
της  
1999/5/EK. Για  
Alulírott, Sony Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a(z) VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector megfelel a vonatkozó alapvető követelményeknek és az  
1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb előírásainak. További információkat a  
Hungarian  
Italian  
Con la presente Sony Corporation dichiara che questo VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti  
stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Per ulteriori dettagli, si prega di consultare il  
Latvian  
Lithuanian  
Norwegian  
Sony Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret VPL-MX25/Data Projector er i  
samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/  
Niniejszym Sony Corporation oświadcza, z`e VPL-MX25/Data Projector  
jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi  
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE. Szczególowe informacje  
Polish  
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znaleźć mozna pod następującym adresem URL:  
Sony Corporation declara que este VPL-MX25/Data Projector está conforme os  
requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mais  
informacoes, por favor consulte a seguinte URL:  
Portuguese  
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Prin prezenta, Sony Corporation declară că acest VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector respectă cerinţele esenţiale s¸ieste în conformitate cu prevederile  
Directivei 1999/5/EC. Pentru detalii, vă rugăm accesaţi următoarea adresă:  
Romanian  
Slovak  
Sony Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že VPL-MX25/Data Projector  
splňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice  
1999/5/ES. Podrobnosti získate na nasledovnej webovej adrese:  
Sony Corporation izjavlja, da je ta VPL-MX25/Data Projector v skladu z  
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.  
Za podrobnosti vas naprošamo, če pogledate na URL:  
Slovenian  
Por medio de la presente Sony Corporation declara que el VPL-MX25/Data  
Projector cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras  
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Para mayor  
información, por favor consulte el siguiente URL:  
Spanish  
Swedish  
Härmed intygar Sony Corporation att denna VPL-MX25/Data Projector står I  
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta  
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. För ytterligare information  
For the customers in France  
The WLAN feature of this Data Projector  
shall exclusively be used inside buildings.  
P.I. 6/2006 is the Radiocommunications  
(Categories of Stations Subject to General  
Authorization and Registration) Order of  
2006.  
P.I. 6A/2006 is the General Authorization  
for the use of Radiofrequencies by Radio  
Local area Networks and by Wireless  
Access Systems, including Radio Local  
Area Networks (WAS/RLAN).  
For the customers in Italy  
Use of the RLAN network is governed:  
- with respect to private use, by the  
Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259  
(“Code of Electronic Communications”).  
In particular Article 104 indicates when  
the prior obtainment of a general  
authorization is required and Art. 105  
indicates when free use is permitted;  
- with respect to the supply to the public of  
the RLAN access to telecom networks and  
services, by the Ministerial Decree  
28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25  
(general authorization for electronic  
communications networksand services) of  
the Code of electronic communications  
- with respect to private use, by the  
Ministerial Decree 12.07.2007  
For the customers in Cyprus  
The end user must register the RLAN  
devices in the Department of Electronic  
Communications (P.I. 6/2006 and P.I. 6A/  
2006).  
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For the customers in Norway  
Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in  
the geographical area within a radius of 20  
km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund,  
Svalbard.  
For kunder i Norge  
Det er ikke tillatt å bruke dette radioutstyret  
innen en radius på 20 km fra sentrum av Ny-  
Ålesund, Svalbard.  
For the customers in Taiwan  
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Table of Contents  
Adjustments and Settings  
The Network Setting Menu (VPL-  
Location and Function of Controls  
Floor Installation (Front  
Effective Tools for Your  
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recommended that the carpet and wall  
paper be changed to a dark color.  
Precautions  
On preventing internal heat build-  
up  
On safety  
• Check that the operating voltage of your  
unit is identical with the voltage of your  
local power supply. If voltage adaptation is  
required, consult with qualified Sony  
personnel.  
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into  
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it  
checked by qualified Sony personnel  
before operating it further.  
The unit is equipped with ventilation holes  
(intake) at the bottom and ventilation holes  
(exhaust) at the side. Do not block or place  
anything near these holes, or internal heat  
build-up may occur, causing picture  
degradation or damage to the unit.  
On cleaning  
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is  
not to be used for several days.  
• To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
Before cleaning  
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
• The wall outlet should be near the unit and  
easily accessible.  
On cleaning the air filter  
• Clean the air filter regularly.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet, even if the  
unit itself has been turned off.  
• Refer to the “Cleaning the Air Filter” on  
page 51 for the air filter cleaning.  
On cleaning the lens cover  
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is  
on.  
The lens cover surface is especially treated  
to reduce reflection of light.  
• Do not place your hand or objects near the  
ventilation holes (exhaust) — the air  
coming out is hot.  
As incorrect maintenance may impair the  
performance of the projector, take care with  
respect to the following:  
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in  
the adjuster. The powered tilt adjuster of  
this unit automatically extends when the  
power is turned on, and is retracted  
automatically when the power is turned  
off. Do not touch the unit while the  
adjuster is in operation. Adjust the  
powered tilt adjuster carefully after its  
automatic operation is completed.  
• Do not use the product with the filter  
removed.  
• Avoid touching the lens cover. To remove  
dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do  
not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or  
thinner.  
• Wipe the lens cover gently with a soft cloth  
such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning  
cloth.  
• Stubborn stains may be removed with a  
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass  
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with  
water.  
• Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene  
or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive  
detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as  
they will damage the lens cover surface.  
• Do not drop in at the exhaust outlet.  
On illumination  
• To obtain the best picture, the front of the  
screen should not be exposed to direct  
lighting or sunlight.  
• Cover any windows that face the screen  
with opaque draperies.  
• It is desirable to install the unit in a room  
where floor and walls are not of light-  
reflecting material. If the floor and walls  
are of reflecting material, it is  
On cleaning the cabinet  
• Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry  
cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed  
with a cloth lightly dampened with mild  
detergent solution, followed by wiping  
with a soft dry cloth.  
• Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or  
insecticide may damage the finish of the  
Precautions  
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cabinet or remove the indications on the  
cabinet. Do not use these chemicals.  
• If you rub on the cabinet with a stained  
cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.  
• If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or  
vinyl resin product for a long period of  
time, the finish of the cabinet may  
Notes on Installation  
and Usage  
Unsuitable Installation  
deteriorate or the coating may come off.  
Do not install the unit in the following  
situations. These installations may cause  
malfunction or damage to the unit.  
On LCD projector  
The LCD projector is manufactured using  
high-precision technology. You may,  
however, see tiny black points and/or bright  
points (red, blue, or green) that continuously  
appear on the LCD projector. This is a  
normal result of the manufacturing process  
and does not indicate a malfunction.  
Also, when you use multiple LCD projectors  
to project onto a screen, even if they are of  
the same model, the color reproduction  
among projectors may vary, since color  
balance may be set differently from one  
projector to the next.  
Poorly ventilated  
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent  
internal heat build-up. Do not place the  
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or  
near materials (curtains, draperies) that  
may block the ventilation holes.  
Lens cover with hardened glass  
A lens cover with hardened glass is supplied;  
however, it is not unbreakable. If the glass is  
shattered, dangerous shards may be  
scattered. Take note of the followings:  
• Do not impact strong shock to the cover by  
dropping it from a high location.  
• When the internal heat builds up due to the  
block-up, the temperature sensor will  
function with the message “High temp.!  
Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be  
turned off automatically after one minute.  
• Do not scratch it. A deep scratch can lead  
to breakage.  
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• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 /8  
inches) around the unit.  
• Be careful that the ventilation holes may  
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.  
Highly heated and humid  
• Avoid installing the unit in a location  
where the temperature or humidity is very  
high, or temperature is very low.  
• To avoid moisture condensation, do not  
install the unit in a location where the  
temperature may rise rapidly.  
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Subject to direct cool or warm air  
from an air-conditioner  
Usage in High Altitude  
When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m  
or higher, set the “High Altitude Mode” to  
“On” in the Setup menu. Failing to set this  
mode when using the unit at high altitudes  
could have adverse effects, such as reducing  
the reliability of certain components.  
Installing in such a location may cause  
malfunction of the unit due to moisture  
condensation or rise in temperature.  
Near a heat or smoke sensor  
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.  
Note on the screen  
Very dusty, extremely smoky  
When using a screen with an uneven surface,  
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the  
screen depending on the distance between  
the screen and the unit or the zooming  
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of  
the unit.  
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or  
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise,  
the air filter will become obstructed, and this  
may cause a malfunction of the unit or  
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing  
through the filter may cause a rise in the  
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air  
filter whenever you replace the lamp.  
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Do not place a blocking object just  
in front of the lens  
Unsuitable Conditions  
Do not use the unit under the following  
conditions.  
Do not topple the unit  
Do not place any object just in front of the  
lens that may block the light during  
projection. Heat from the light may damage  
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key to cut  
off the picture.  
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its  
side. It may cause malfunction.  
Do not tilt right/left  
Avoid using as the unit tilts right or left more  
than 20 degrees. Do not install the unit other  
than on the floor or ceiling. These  
installations may cause malfunction.  
Do not tilt the unit backward or  
forward  
30˚  
30˚  
If the unit is left tilted for a certain period of  
time, a warning message may appear to  
show that the installation angle is outside the  
proper range.  
Do not block the ventilation holes  
Avoid using something to cover over the  
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake);  
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.  
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B Overview  
This manual contains explanations for the  
VPL-MX20 and VPL-MX25 together. Be  
aware that the VPL-MX25 is mainly used  
for explanation of the display, and there  
may be an item that is not displayed due to  
the model.  
About the Supplied  
Manuals  
The following manuals are supplied with the  
projector.  
On Macintosh system, you can read only the  
Operating Instructions.  
Manuals  
Safety Regulations (separately  
printed manual)  
This manual describes important notes and  
cautions to which you have to pay attention  
when handling and using this projector.  
Quick Reference Manual (separately  
printed manual)  
This manual describes basic operations for  
projecting pictures after you have made the  
required connections.  
Operating Instructions (on the CD-  
ROM) (this manual)  
This Operating Instructions describes the  
setup and operations of this projector.  
Operating Instructions for Network/  
USB File Viewer (VPL-MX25 only) (on  
the CD-ROM)  
This Operating Instructions describes how to  
set up and operate the network presentation.  
Note  
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or  
higher installed to read the Operating  
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.  
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Off & Go feature  
The projector can be moved to another  
location, after turning it off and  
Features  
disconnecting the plug just after use.  
High brightness, high picture  
quality  
Security Functions  
Security lock  
This function makes it possible to prevent  
projection of a picture on the screen unless  
the required password is entered when the  
projector is turned on.  
High brightness  
Adopting Sony’s unique new optical system  
that incorporates newly developed LCD  
panels provides a high-efficiency optical  
system. It allows the 200 W Ultra High  
Pressure mercury lamp to give a light output  
of 2500 lumen.  
Panel key lock  
This function locks all the keys on the  
control panel of the projector, allowing use  
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This  
prevents the projector from operating  
incorrectly.  
High picture quality  
Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA  
panels with approximately 790,000 effective  
pixels, produce a resolution of 1024 × 768  
dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and  
750 horizontal TV lines for video input.  
Network Presentation* (VPL-MX25  
only)  
Compact and lightweight  
If you make the projector part of a LAN  
environment, it can project and present a file  
not only from a computer connected to the  
LAN but also from a remote computer. For  
details, refer to the Operating Instructions  
for Network/USB File Viewer.  
The projector is light because the weight is  
only about 1.7 kg, and the body is designed  
to be thin. This makes the projector  
convenient for carrying.  
Easy setup and simple operation  
Compatible to the Windows Vista’s  
Network Projector function  
Advanced Intelligent Auto-setup  
function with auto focus adjustment  
By using the “Network Projector” function  
of Windows Vista, the computer window can  
be projected by the projector via the network  
with a simple operation.  
Simply press the power key, and the  
projector automatically performs the setups  
required before use. The projector corrects  
the V Keystone, adjusts the focus  
automatically, detects a signal, and sets  
optimum conditions for projection.  
Remote Desktop  
This unit corresponds to Remote Desktop of  
Windows XP Professional, Vista, and others.  
You can access the computer via LAN from  
this projector to project windows or files  
from the computer directly.  
Powered zoom/focus equipped  
The projector is equipped with a powered  
zoom and powered focus lens, allowing you  
to adjust the size and focus of an image with  
the Remote Commander away from the  
projector.  
Network File Viewer  
This function helps you give a simple  
presentation using a file on the server  
without using a computer. You can view  
Power Point and Excel files, as well a Wmv  
(Microsoft) and Jpeg files.  
Short focal lens  
The projection distance is very short,  
approximately 2.36 m (7.7 feet), when  
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows  
projection on a larger screen even in a  
limited space.  
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Streaming  
This function enables you to project motion-  
picture images via a wireless LAN.  
USB Memory Presentation without  
a Computer* (VPL-MX25 only)  
By connecting USB memory directly to this  
unit, you can give a simple presentation  
without using a computer. You can view  
Power Point and Excel files, as well a Wmv  
(Microsoft) and Jpeg files stored in the USB  
memory.  
Supervising Condition via a  
Network* (VPL-MX25 only)  
After making the projector part of a LAN  
environment, you can control its power or  
get information such as its usage period of  
time via the Web.  
* For details, refer to “Operating  
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.  
Other Convenient Functions  
• On-screen menu in 17 languages  
• Picture muting  
• Freeze  
• Lamp mode switching function  
• Equiped with “Low” in Standby Mode  
About Trademarks  
• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe  
Systems Incorporated.  
• Windows is a registered trademark of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States  
and/or other countries.  
• Kensington is a registered trademark of  
Kensington Technology Group.  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of  
Apple Inc.  
• VESA is a registered trademark of the  
Video Electronics Standards Association.  
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the  
Video Electronics Standards Association.  
• All other trademarks and registered  
trademarks are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective holders. In  
this manual, and ® marks are not  
specified.  
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Location and Function of Controls (Main  
Unit)  
Top/Front/Side  
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Rear/Side/Bottom  
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a Front remote control detector  
b Lens cover glass  
e Control Panel  
For details, see “Control Panel” on  
c Powered tilt adjuster  
f Ventilation holes (intake)  
d Ventilation holes (exhaust)  
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g Adjusters (hind pad)  
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right  
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the  
projected picture.  
h Lamp cover  
i Ventilation holes (intake)/Air  
filter cover  
j Connector Panel  
k Security lock  
Connects to an optional security cable  
(from Kensington).  
Web page address:  
Notes on ventilation holes  
• Do not place anything near the ventilation  
holes as this may cause internal heat build-  
up.  
• Do not place your hand near the ventilation  
holes and the circumference as this may  
cause injury.  
• To maintain optimal performance, clean the  
air filter every 500 hours.  
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Rear  
1 2 345 6 789 q;  
– Flashes in green from the time when  
the projector is turned on until the  
projector is ready to operate. Also,  
flashes in green while the cooling fan  
is running after the power is turned off  
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for  
about 90 seconds after the power is  
turned off.  
a LAMP/COVER indicators  
Flashes in orange under the following  
conditions:  
• A repetition rate of 2 flashes when the  
lamp 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.  
– Lights in orange when the power  
saving mode is on.  
For details, see page 54.  
b ?/1 (On/Standby) key  
Turns on the projector when it is in  
standby mode. When you press ?/1 key,  
this key flashes in green and then lights  
in green when the projector is ready to  
operate.  
For details, see page 54.  
c INPUT key  
Select the input signal. Each time you  
press the key the input signal switches.  
d MENU key  
To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key  
twice according to the message or hold  
the ?/1 key for about two seconds.  
?/1 key lights up or flashes under the  
following conditions:  
– Lights in red when the AC power cord  
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the  
projector is in standby mode, you can  
turn it on with the ?/1 key.  
Displays the on-screen menu. Press  
again to clear the menu.  
e PIC MUTING key  
Cuts off the picture. Press again to  
restore the picture.  
f Rear remote control detector  
– Flashes in red when the internal  
temperature is high or the electrical  
system has failed.  
g AUTO FOCUS key  
Adjusts the picture focus automatically.  
– Lights in green when the projector is  
turned on, and when it is ready to  
operate.  
h ZOOM/FOCUS key  
Each time this key is pressed, ZOOM  
and FOCUS adjusting menus are  
displayed alternately. Use the arrow keys  
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(v/V/b/B) for adjustment on your  
are displayed in turn. Use the arrow keys  
desired menu.  
(v/V/b/B) for adjustment.  
i TILT/KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal  
distortion correction) key  
j PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow)  
keys  
Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the  
trapezoidal distortion of the image  
manually. Each time you press this key,  
the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu  
Used to enter the settings of items in the  
menu system, select a menu, or make  
various adjustments.  
Connector Panel  
Side  
1 2 3 4  
a AC IN socket  
d INPUT A (Analog RGB)  
connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,  
female)  
Connects the supplied AC power cord.  
b USB connector (type A) (VPL-  
MX25 only)  
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR  
signal, component signal, or DTV signal  
depending on the connected equipment.  
Connects to the output connector of  
equipment using the supplied cable or an  
optional cable.  
Uses to view files saved on media with  
USB connection.  
Note  
The projector cannot be connected with the  
computer by connecting the USB cable to  
the USB connector on the projector.  
For details, see “Connecting a  
c VIDEO jack (phono type)  
Connects to the composite video output  
of video equipment.  
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f AUTO FOCUS key  
Remote Commander  
g D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key  
Enlarges the image at a desired location  
on the screen.  
The keys that have the same names as those  
on the control panel function identically.  
h VOLUME +/– keys  
This function is not provided in this  
projector.  
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INPUT NETWORK USB  
i Infrared transmitter  
2
3
qa  
qs  
MENU  
APA  
j ?/1 (On/Standby) key  
k USB key  
ENTER  
4
Displays the home window of a PC  
presentation from USB memory.  
RESET  
qd  
qf  
qg  
5
6
KEYSTONE  
/TILT  
AUTO FOCUS LENS  
For details, refer to “Operating  
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.  
PIC MUTING  
D
ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING  
7
8
qh  
qj  
Note  
No key may function immediately after  
connecting the AC power cord, as the  
unit is starting up.  
a NETWORK key  
Displays the home window of a Network  
presentation.  
l APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key  
Automatically adjusts a picture to its  
clearest while a signal is input from a  
computer.  
For details, refer to “Operating  
Instructions (For Network/USB File  
Viewer)” on the supplied CD-ROM.  
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The  
Function Menu” on page 42.  
Note  
No key may function immediately after  
connecting the AC power cord, as the  
unit is starting up.  
m LENS key  
Functions as a ZOOM/FOCUS key.  
n KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal  
b INPUT key  
distortion correction) /TILT key  
c MENU key  
o PIC MUTING key  
d ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys  
p AUDIO MUTING key  
This function is not provided in this  
projector.  
e RESET key  
Resets the value of an item to its factory  
preset value or returns the enlarged  
image with D ZOOM key to its original  
size. This key functions when the menu  
or a setting item is displayed on the  
screen.  
q FREEZE key  
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel  
the frozen picture, press the key again.  
This function is available when the PC  
signal is input.  
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detector on the projector. Direct the  
Remote Commander toward the remote  
control detector.  
• The operation range is limited. The shorter  
the distance between the Remote  
Commander and the remote control  
detector is, the wider the angle within  
which the commander can control the  
projector becomes.  
Before using the Remote  
Commander  
Pull out the clear film from the lithium  
battery holder.  
To replace a battery  
1 Pull out the battery cover by a thin  
stick inserting to a hole, as shown the  
illustration.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent  
type recommended by the manufacturer.  
When you dispose of the battery, you must  
obey the law in the relative area or country.  
2 Install the lithium battery.  
Face the +  
side up.  
3 Put the lithium battery holder back  
into the Remote Commander.  
Notes on the lithium battery  
• A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is  
used in the Remote Commander. Do not  
use batteries other than CR2025.  
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of  
children.  
• Should the battery be swallowed,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
Notes on Remote Commander  
operation  
• Make sure that nothing obstructs the  
infrared beam between the Remote  
Commander and the remote control  
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B Projecting the Picture  
Installing the Projector  
The distance between the foremost side in cabinet and the screen varies depending on the  
size of the projected image. Use the following table as a guide.  
Screen  
Distance between the foremost  
side in cabinet and the screen  
Unit: m (feet)  
Projected image  
size (diagonal)  
(inches)  
30  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
150  
Minimum  
Distance  
0.86  
(2.8)  
1.2  
(3.9)  
1.8  
(5.9)  
2.4  
(7.9)  
3.0  
(9.8)  
3.6  
(11.8)  
4.5  
(14.8)  
Maximum  
Distance  
0.99  
(3.2)  
1.3  
(4.3)  
2.0  
(6.6)  
2.7  
(8.9)  
3.4  
(11.2)  
4.1  
(13.5)  
5.1  
(16.7)  
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table  
above.  
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Connecting a Computer  
Connecting the  
Projector  
This section describes how to connect the  
projector to a computer.  
For more information, refer to the  
computer’s instruction manual.  
When you connect the projector,  
make sure to:  
• Turn off all equipment before making any  
connections.  
To connect a computer  
Side  
• Use the proper cables for each connection.  
• Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose  
connections may reduce performance of  
picture signals. When pulling out a cable,  
be sure to pull it out by the plug, not the  
cable itself.  
For VPL-MX25, when connecting to the USB  
connector, see “Operating Instructions for  
Network/USB File Viewer” stored on the  
CD-ROM.  
to INPUT A  
connector  
HD D-sub 15-pin  
cable  
Computer  
to monitor output  
Notes  
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,  
SXGA and SXGA+ signals. However, we  
recommend that you set the output mode of  
your computer to XGA for the external  
monitor.  
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook  
computer, to output the signal to both your  
computer’s display and the external monitor,  
the picture of the external monitor may not  
appear properly. Set your computer to output  
the signal to only the external monitor.  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your computer.  
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Note  
Connecting a VCR  
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped  
with a video output connector of a type having  
two rows of pins, use a commercially available  
plug adaptor.  
This section describes how to connect the  
projector to a VCR.  
For more information, refer to the  
instruction manuals of the equipment you  
are connecting.  
To connect to a video output  
connector  
Side  
to VIDEO  
connector  
Video cable (not  
supplied)  
to video  
output  
VCR  
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To connect to a video GBR/  
Component output connector  
Projecting  
Side  
to INPUT A  
connector  
Signal Cable (not  
supplied)  
HD D-sub 15-pin  
(male) y 3 ×  
phono plug  
to video  
GBR/  
component  
output  
VCR  
Notes  
INPUT NETWORK USB  
MENU  
• Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the  
Screen menu according to the input signal.  
• When you connect the projector to a video  
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR”  
or when you connect the projector to a  
component output connector, select  
APA  
ENTER  
RESET  
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.”  
setting on the Setup menu.  
KEYSTONE  
/TILT  
AUTO FOCUS LENS  
PIC MUTING  
D
ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING  
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
outlet, then connect all equipment.  
The ?/1 key lights in red and the  
projector goes into standby mode.  
2 Press the ?/1 key.  
The ?/1 key flashes in green and the  
Advanced Intelligent Auto-setup starts.  
The powered tilt adjuster rises and stops  
at the previously adjusted position and  
adjusts the focus.  
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When Network or USB is selected  
(VPL-MX25 only)  
When Network is selected, the confirmation  
display to show disconnection with USB  
equipment appears.  
When USB is selected, the confirmation  
display to show disconnection with the  
network equipment appears.  
If the network or USB equipment is not  
connected, or if they are to be turned off,  
press the ENTER key.  
Note  
The projection size that can be adjusted  
with the automatic focus adjustment is  
from 30-inch up to 150-inch. The focus  
cannot be fine adjusted, because of  
characteristics of the screen onto which the  
image is projected. In this case, adjust it  
manually in step 8 on page 27.  
3 Turn on the equipment connected to  
the projector.  
Notes  
4 Press the INPUT key to select the  
• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the  
projector searches for the signals from  
the connected equipment and displays  
the input channel where the input signals  
are found. In VPL-MX25, if there is no  
input signal, “Network” is selected.  
input source.  
Each time you press the key, the input  
signal switches as follows:  
VPL-MX20  
For details, see “Auto Input Search”  
Input-A  
Video  
• The Smart APA feature is effective for  
the input signal from a computer only.  
VPL-MX25  
5 Switch the equipment connected to  
output to the projector.  
Input-A  
Network  
USB  
Depending on the type of your  
computer, for example a notebook, or an  
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to  
switch the computer to output to the  
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g.,  
, etc.), or by  
Video  
To input from  
Press INPUT  
to display  
changing your computer’s settings.  
Computer connected to Input-A  
the INPUT A connector  
or  
Video equipment  
Video  
connected to the VIDEO  
input connector  
and  
Computer connected to Network  
LAN to use the network  
presentation function  
USB equipment  
connected to the USB  
connector  
USB  
Note  
The key used for switching the computer to  
output to the projector varies depending on  
the type of computer.  
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)  
adjusts the picture of the connected  
equipment so that it is projected clearly.  
6 Adjust the upper or lower position of  
the picture.  
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Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on the  
projector or KEYSTONE/TILT key on  
the Remote Commander to display the  
Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the v/  
V/b/B keys.  
7 Adjust the size of the picture.  
To adjust using the Remote  
Commander  
Press the LENS key on the Remote  
Commander to display the Lens Zoom  
menu and adjust the size of the picture  
using the v/V/b/B keys.  
to raise the  
TILT/KEYSTONE key  
projector  
To adjust using the control panel on  
the rear of the projector  
Press the ZOOM/FOCUS keys on the  
projector to display the Lens Zoom  
menu and adjust the size of the picture  
using the v/V/b/B keys.  
to lower the  
projector  
8 Adjust the focus.  
To adjust the focus automatically  
Press the AUTO FOCUS key on the rear  
of the projector or on the Remote  
Commander.  
To adjust the focus manually  
To adjust the focus using the Remote  
Commander:  
Press the LENS key on the Remote  
Commander to display the Lens Focus  
menu and adjust the focus using the v/  
V/b/B keys.  
Powered tilt  
adjuster  
Note  
Notes  
The focus cannot be fine adjusted, because  
of characteristics of the screen onto which  
the image is projected. In this case, adjust  
it manually.  
• When you adjust the powered tilt  
adjuster with the TILT/KEYSTONE key,  
the V keystone adjustment is performed  
at the same time. If you do not want to  
perform the automatic keystone  
adjustment, set the “V Keystone” to  
“Manual.” (See page 44.)  
• If you set the “V Keystone” adjustment  
to “Auto,” the “V Keystone” correction  
is automatically adjusted. However, it  
may not be perfectly adjusted depending  
on the room temperature or the screen  
angle. In this case, adjust it manually.  
• Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key until  
“V Keystone” appears on the screen, and  
adjust the value with the v/V/b/B key.  
The corrected value is effective until the  
power is turned off.  
To adjust the focus using the control  
panel on the rear of the projector:  
Press the ZOOM/FOCUS keys to  
display the Lens Focus menu and adjust  
the focus using the v/V/b/B keys.  
• Be careful not to let the projector down  
on your fingers.  
• Do not push hard on the top of the  
projector with the powered tilt adjuster  
extended.  
It may cause a malfunction.  
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Turning Off the  
Power  
1 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.  
2 Press the ?/1 key again.  
The powered tilt adjuster is retracted  
into the projector. The ?/1 key flashes in  
green and the fan continues to run to  
reduce the internal heat.  
3 Unplug the AC power cord from the  
wall outlet after the fan stops running  
and the ?/1 key lights in red. (Except  
when using the Off & Go function)  
When you cannot confirm the on-  
screen message  
When you cannot confirm the on-screen  
message under certain conditions, you can  
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for  
about two seconds instead of above steps 1  
and 2.  
To project again immediately, you can make  
the lamp light by turning on the power again  
even, while the ?/1 key is flashing in green.  
There may be a delay, depending on  
conditions, before the lamp lights.  
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B Convenient Functions  
Selecting the Menu 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:  
3 Press the MENU key.  
The menu appears.  
The menu currently selected is shown as  
a yellow button.  
80  
50  
50  
50  
Low  
50  
(VPL-MX25)  
4 Press the v or V key to select the  
Setup menu, then press the B or  
ENTER key.  
The selected menu appears.  
INPUT NETWORK USB  
MENU  
APA  
ENTER  
RESET  
KEYSTONE  
/TILT  
AUTO FOCUS LENS  
PIC MUTING  
D
ZOOM VOLUME FREEZE AUDIO MUTING  
5 Press the v or V key to select  
“Language,” then press the B or  
ENTER key.  
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
outlet.  
2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the  
projector.  
The ?/1 key flashes in green, and then  
lights in green.  
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Security Lock  
The projector is equipped with a security  
lock function. When you turn the power of  
the projector on, you are required to input  
the previously set password. If you do not  
input the correct password, you will not be  
able to project the picture.  
Notes  
• When the security lock becomes effective,  
you are required to input the password only  
when you turn the projector on after  
disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.  
You will not be able to use the projector if  
you forget your password and the password  
administrator is not available. Be please  
aware that using the security lock can prevent  
valid usage in such cases.  
6 Press the v, V, b or B key to select a  
language, then press the ENTER key.  
The menu changes to the selected  
language.  
To clear the menu  
Press the MENU key.  
The menu also disappears automatically if a  
key is not pressed for one minute.  
To use the security lock  
1 Press the MENU key and then, on the  
Function menu, turn on the “Security  
Lock” setting.  
2 Enter the password.  
Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER  
keys to enter the four-digit password.  
(The default initial password setting is  
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”  
After this is entered you can put in your  
own password. Therefore, when you use  
this function for the first time, please  
input “ENTER” four times.)  
Security Lock  
Enter password key.  
Password required for power-on.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
Next, the screen for entering the new  
password is displayed. (Enter the  
password on this screen even if you want  
to keep the current password.)  
Enter the password on this screen.  
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Note  
Security Lock  
If you call the customer service center because  
you have forgotten the password, you will need  
to be able to verify the projector’s serial  
number and your identity. (This process may  
differ in other countries/regions.) Once your  
identity has been confirmed, we will provide  
you with the password.  
Enter new password key.  
Power-on cannot be performed  
without the password.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
3 Enter the password again to confirm.  
Security Lock  
Re-enter new password key.  
Be sure to remember this password.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
When “Security Lock enabled!” is  
displayed on the menu screen, the  
setting for security lock is completed.  
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on  
the menu screen, perform this procedure  
again from step 1.  
4 Turn the main power off and  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
The security lock is set to on, then it  
becomes effective. The screen used for  
entering the password is displayed when  
the power is turned on the next time.  
Security certification  
When the password screen is displayed,  
enter the password that was set. If you fail to  
enter the correct password after three tries,  
the projector cannot be used. In this case,  
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.  
To cancel the security lock  
1 Press the MENU key, then turn off the  
“Security Lock” setting in the  
Function menu.  
2 Enter the password.  
Enter the password that was set.  
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Digital zoom  
icon  
Off & Go Function  
If you are leaving the conference room  
immediately, turn the projector off, and then,  
after the powered tilt adjuster is retracted  
into the projector, you can unplug the AC  
power cord.  
2 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.  
Notes  
3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.  
• When unplugging the AC power cord, ensure  
that the powered tilt adjuster has been  
retracted into the projector. Moving the  
projector with the powered tilt adjuster  
extended may damage the adjuster.  
• Turn off the projector according to the  
procedure explained in “Turning Off the  
Power” on page 28, then cool it down before  
storing the projector in the carrying case.  
• When the power is turned on soon after it has  
been turned off, it may take some time until  
the lamp will light on.  
The portion of the image where the icon  
is located is enlarged. The enlargement  
ratio is displayed on the screen for a few  
seconds.  
By pressing the + key repeatedly, the  
image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4  
times) increases.  
Effective Tools for Your  
Presentation  
Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll  
the enlarged image.  
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom  
function)  
You can select a section of the image to  
enlarge. This function will be active only  
when a signal from a computer is input or an  
input signal of “Network” or “USB” is  
selected.  
This function does not work when a video  
signal is input.  
To return the image to its original size  
Press the D ZOOM – key.  
Just pressing the RESET key returns the  
image back to its original size immediately.  
1 Project a normal image, and press the  
D ZOOM + key on the Remote  
Commander.  
To freeze the image projected  
(Freeze function)  
The digital zoom icon appears in the  
center of the image.  
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears  
when the key is pressed. This function will  
be active only when a signal from a  
computer is input or an input signal of  
“Network” or “USB” is selected.  
To restore the original screen, press the  
FREEZE key again.  
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu  
1 Press the MENU key.  
The menu appears.  
Using a MENU  
VPL-MX25  
The projector is equipped with an on-screen  
menu for making various adjustments and  
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting  
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a  
setting menu or adjustment menu with no  
main menu, or in the next menu window. If  
you select an item name followed by an  
arrow (B), the next menu window with the  
setting items appears.  
To change the on-screen menu language, see  
VPL-MX20  
Display items  
Input signal indicator  
Input signal indicator  
Shows the selected input channel.  
x
is  
displayed when no signal is input. You can  
hide this indicator using “Status” on the  
Setup menu.  
2 Use the v or V key to select a menu,  
This manual contains explanations for the  
VPL-MX20 and VPL-MX25 all together.  
Be aware that the VPL-MX25 is mainly  
used for explanation of the display, and  
there may be an item that is not displayed  
due to the model.  
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The items that can be set or adjusted with  
the selected menu appear. The item  
presently selected is shown in yellow.  
3 Select an item.  
Use the v or V key to select the item, then  
press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-up  
menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment  
menu or in the next menu window.  
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• When changing the setting:  
Press the v or V key to change the  
setting.  
Pop-up menu  
Setting items  
Press the ENTER key to restore the  
previous screen.  
You can restore the previous screen  
using b depending on the selected  
item.  
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  
Setting menu  
To reset the setting of the items, there are the  
following two ways.  
• Select “Reset” in the Picture menu.  
Reset  
Adjustment menu  
Do you wish to reset the settings  
to default values ?  
Yes  
No  
Next menu window  
Select “Yes” when the screen display  
appears. The following settings are reset to  
their factory preset values:  
Setting items  
“Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,”  
“Color Temp.,” “Sharpness,” “DDE,”  
“Black Level Adj.,” and “Gamma Mode”  
in the Picture menu.  
• Press the RESET key on the Remote  
Commander.  
To reset the value of an item back to its  
factory preset value, press the RESET key  
while a setting item is displayed on the  
screen.  
Unadjustable items  
4 Make the setting or adjustment of an  
The adjustable items are limited depending  
on the input signals. The items that cannot be  
adjusted or set do not appear in the menu.  
item.  
• When changing the adjustment  
level:  
To increase the number, press the v or  
B key.  
For details, see page 47.  
To decrease the number, press the V or  
b key.  
Press the ENTER key to restore the  
previous screen.  
Storage of the settings  
The settings are automatically stored in the  
projector memory.  
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If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust  
this item.” appears on the screen.  
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The Picture Menu  
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture.  
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals.  
When the video signal is input  
When the signal is input from a computer  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Picture Mode  
Selects the picture mode.  
Set according to  
the input signal  
A setting value is stored for each setting item.  
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a  
“dynamic” picture.  
Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well  
balanced.  
Presentation: Makes the picture bright to be suitable for  
a presentation when the signal is input from a computer  
or an input signal of Network* or USB* is selected.  
* VPL-MX25 only  
Reset  
The following settings are initialized to their factory preset  
values: “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Color  
Temp.,” “Sharpness,” “DDE,” “Black Level Adj.,” and  
“Gamma Mode” in the Picture menu.  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).  
The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower  
the setting, the lower the contrast.  
80  
50  
50  
50  
Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower  
the setting, the darker the picture.  
Adjusts the intensity of the color density.  
The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower  
the setting, the lower the intensity.  
Hue  
Adjusts the color tone.  
The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture  
becomes. The lower the setting, the more reddish the  
picture becomes.  
Color Temp.  
Adjusts the color temperature.  
High: Gives white colors a blue tint.  
Low: Gives white colors a red tint.  
Low  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Sharpness  
Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.  
The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower  
the setting, the softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.  
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DDE(Dynamic According to the film source you have selected, make a  
Film  
Detail  
Enhancer)  
setting for playback.  
Film: Normally, select this option. Reproduces the 2-3  
Pull-Down film sources with smooth picture movement.  
When the video signal with a format other than the 2-3  
Pull-Down is input, “Progressive” is automatically  
selected.  
Progressive: Converts an interlace format video signal to  
a progressive format.  
Off: Plays a video signal in an interlace format without  
converting.  
Black Level  
Adj. (Adjust)  
Dark parts will be clear.  
Off  
Set according to the input signal source.  
High: Gives higher emphasis to the black color.  
Low: Gives lower emphasis to the black color.  
Off: Cancels this feature.  
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.  
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones.  
Graphics  
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.  
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that  
contain lots of text.  
Notes  
• When the “Picture Mode” is set to “Presentation”, the setting item of “Color Temp.” is not  
displayed.  
• The Picture Mode setting is common between Network and USB. (VPL-MX25 only)  
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The Screen Menu  
The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can also adjust the aspect ratio of the  
picture.  
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals.  
Aspect  
Full 1  
Adjust Signal  
,
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be  
Set according to  
the input signal  
video signal is  
input)  
displayed for the current input signal. This item is  
enabled only when an video signal (preset memory  
numbers 1 to 11) is input.  
Zoom: Select this when black bands are displayed in  
both sides by the squeeze signal.  
4:3: Select to view a picture with normal 4:3 aspect  
ratio.  
16:9: Select to view a picture squeezed.  
Aspect (When the You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be  
PC signal is input) displayed for the current input signal. This item is  
enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory  
numbers 21 to 63) is input.  
Set according to  
the input signal  
Full1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to  
fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the  
original picture.  
Normal: Displays the picture while matching one  
pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. The  
picture will be clear but the picture size will be  
smaller.  
4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3.  
16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9.  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Adjust Signal  
Set according to  
the input signal  
APA (Auto  
Pixel  
Alignment)  
Pressing ENTER key automatically adjusts the  
“Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” to position the image  
correctly on a screen.  
Phase  
Adjusts the dot phase of the panel and the computer  
signal.  
Adjust the picture to the point where it looks clearest.  
Pitch  
Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture from a  
computer.  
The higher the setting, the wider the picture. The lower  
the setting, the narrower the picture. Adjust the setting  
to match the number of dots of the input signal.  
Shift  
Adjusts the position of the picture.  
H: As the setting for H (horizontal) increases, the  
picture moves to the right, and as the setting  
decreases, the picture moves to the left. Use b/B  
key to adjust the horizontal position.  
V: As the setting for V (vertical) increases, the  
picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the  
picture moves down. Use v/V key to adjust the  
vertical position.  
Notes  
About the Preset Memory No.  
• When “Aspect” of the Screen menu is set to  
other than “Zoom”, a part of the screen may  
be displayed in black.  
• Note that if the projector is used for profit or  
for public viewing, modifying the original  
picture by switching to the aspect mode may  
constitute an infringement of the rights of  
authors or producers, which are legally  
protected.  
This projector has 46 types (VPL-MX25)/45  
types (VPL-MX20) of preset data for input  
signals (the preset memory). When a preset  
signal is input, the projector automatically  
detects the signal type and recalls the data  
for the signal from the preset memory to  
adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory  
number and signal type of that signal are  
displayed on the Information menu (See  
page 47). You can also adjust the preset data  
through the Screen menu.  
• For Aspect, “Aspect” itself or a part of the  
setting items cannot be displayed on the  
screen according to the input signal.  
This projector has 20 types of user memories  
for Input-A into which you can save the  
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset  
input signal.  
When an unpreset signal is input for the first  
time, a memory number is displayed as 0.  
When you adjust the data of the signal using  
the Screen menu, it will be registered in the  
projector. If more than 20 user memory  
items are registered, the newest memory  
always overwrites the oldest one.  
See the chart on page 59 to find if the signal  
is registered in the preset memory.  
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The Setup Menu  
The Setup menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Status  
On: Sets whether or not the on-screen display is  
displayed.  
On  
Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except for the  
menus, message when turning off the power, and  
warning messages.  
Language  
Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen  
displays. Available languages are: English, Dutch,  
French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian,  
Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified  
Chinese), Chinese (Traditional Chinese), Korean, Thai,  
Arabic and Turkish.  
English  
Start Up Image  
On: Displays the Start Up Image on the screen after On  
turning on the power.  
Off: Does not displays the Start Up Image on the  
screen after turning on the power.  
High Altitude  
Mode  
Use this item when using the projector at high  
altitudes.  
On: Use this setting when using the projector at an  
altitude of 1,500 m or higher.  
Off  
Off: Use this setting when using the projector at  
normal altitudes.  
Standby Mode  
Standard: Lowers the power consumption in  
standby mode.  
Low: The power consumption in standby is more  
lowered.  
Standard  
Off  
Power Saving  
Mode  
Selects the power saving mode.  
Lamp Cutoff: The lamp goes off and the ?/1 key  
lights in orange if no signal is input for 10 minutes.  
The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any  
key is pressed.  
Standby: The projector goes into standby mode and  
the ?/1 key lights in red if no signal is input for 10  
minutes. To use it, turn on the power again.  
Off: The projector does not go into power saving  
mode.  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the type of signal input from the equipment  
connected to the INPUT A connector.  
Auto  
Selects the type of signal input from the equipment by  
selecting “Input-A” with the INPUT key.  
Auto: Selects the input signal type automatically.  
Computer: Inputs the signal from a computer.  
Video GBR: Inputs the signal from a TV game or  
HDTV broadcast.  
Component: Inputs the component signal from a  
DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, digital  
tuner, etc.  
Color System  
Selects the color system of the input signal.  
Auto: Selects the color system of the input signal  
automatically from among NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM,  
NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, or PAL60.  
Auto  
“NTSC3.58”–“PAL-N”: Allows you to set the color  
system to the selected system manually.  
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer.  
Notes  
• If you turn on “High Altitude Mode” to “On” at an altitude less than 1,500 m (4,921 feet), the  
projector may reduce the reliability of the lamp.  
• When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On”, the number of turns of the fan increases, and the  
fan noise becomes slightly louder.  
• If “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be  
operated while the unit is in standby mode.  
• When the input signal is not displayed correctly even if “Input-A Signal Sel.” set to “Auto,”  
select the item according to the input signal.  
• Normally, set “Color System” to “Auto.” If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the  
color system appropriate for the input signal.  
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The Function Menu  
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the various functions of the projector.  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Smart APA  
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically  
adjusts “Phase,” “Pitch” and “Shift” in the Screen  
menu for the input signal from a computer. When it is  
set to “On”, it will be executed whenever a signal is  
input.  
On  
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the  
APA functions automatically so that the picture can  
be seen clearly. You can adjust the picture by  
pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander  
even if “Smart APA” set to “On.”  
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key  
on the Remote Commander.  
Auto Input Search Detects the input signal and displays the detected input Off  
signal automatically when the INPUT key is pressed.  
On: Checks if an input signal of Input-A, Network*,  
USB* and Video in order when the INPUT key is  
pressed, and then displays the input terminal at which  
the input signal is detected. (*: VPL-MX25 only)  
Network and USB are always displayed, as they have  
input signals (VPL-MX25 only).  
Off: Set when you want to select an input selector  
with no input signal, or you want to switch the setting  
manually.  
Test Pattern  
Background  
Displays the test pattern.  
Off  
On: A test pattern appears on the screen to be used  
when adjusting the lens with Focus and Zoom or  
correcting the screen proportions with V Keystone.  
Off: A test pattern does not appear.  
Selects the background color of the screen when no  
signal is input.  
Blue  
Black: The background color will be black.  
Blue: The background color will be blue.  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Panel Key Lock  
Locks all the control panel keys of the projector so that Off  
the projector can be operated only with the Remote  
Commander.  
On: Locks the control panel keys.  
To release the lock with the projector, press and hold  
the MENU key for about 10 seconds when the power  
is on. The lock will be released and “Panel Key  
Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”  
Off: Select this when you wish to release the lock of  
the control panel keys.  
Security Lock  
Turns on the projector’s security lock function.  
On: Turns on the security lock function, which locks  
the projector once a password has been set.  
Off  
Off: Does not turn on the security lock function.  
Notes  
• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes  
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image  
may not be displayed on the screen.  
You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the  
screen.  
• The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.  
• Adjust the “Phase,” “Pitch,” and “Shift” items in the Screen menu when you adjust the picture  
manually.  
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The Installation Menu  
The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.  
Tilt  
Auto  
Lamp Mode  
Auto Focus  
Standard  
Setting items  
Tilt  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Adjusts the position (height) of the projected picture.  
V Keystone  
Corrects the vertical trapezoidal distortion of the picture.  
Auto: To have it adjusted automatically.  
Auto  
Manual: Lets you adjust it manually.  
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top  
(
): Sets a lower value (– direction).  
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom  
): Sets a higher value (+ direction).  
(
Image Flip  
Flips the picture on the screen horizontally and/or  
vertically.  
Off  
Use this item for installation for the backside projection.  
HV: Flips the picture horizontally and vertically.  
H: Flips the picture horizontally.  
V: Flips the picture vertically.  
Off: The picture does not flip.  
Lamp Mode  
Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.  
High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.  
Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.  
The brightness of the projected image will be lower  
compared with the “High” setting.  
Standard  
On  
Lens Control  
Auto Focus  
On: You can adjust the projection lens.  
Off: The LENS (Focus/Zoom) key on the Remote  
Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the  
projector do not function.  
On: The focus adjustment works automatically when the On  
projector is turned on or when the AUTO FOCUS key is  
pressed.  
Off: The focus adjustment does not work automatically  
when the projector is turned on or when the AUTO  
FOCUS key is pressed.  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
IR Receiver  
Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the  
front and rear of the projector.  
Front & Rear  
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear  
detectors.  
Front: Activates the front detector only.  
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.  
Note  
Since the V keystone function is an electronic correction, sometimes the image will be deteriorated.  
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The Network Setting Menu (VPL-MX25 only)  
The Network Setting menu is used to set the network of this unit.  
To Network Setting  
Switches to Network Setting window  
when you press [ENTER].  
Setting items  
Functions  
Network Setting The network setting window appears. For details, refer to “Operating  
Instructions For Network/USB File Viewer” included on the supplied CD-  
ROM.  
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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.  
VPL-MX25  
Memory number  
Signal type  
Setting items  
Model Name  
Serial No.  
Functions  
Displays the model name.  
Displays the serial number.  
Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.  
fH (horizontal  
frequency)  
fV (vertical  
frequency)  
Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.  
Memory No.  
Signal Type  
Lamp Timer  
Displays the preset memory number of the input signal.  
Displays the type of the input signal.  
Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.  
Notes  
• fH (horizontal frequency) and fV(vertical frequency) may not be displayed depending on the input  
signal used on the projector.  
You cannot change the displays listed above.  
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 menu  
Item  
Input signal  
Component Video GBR Computer  
*5  
*5  
USB  
Video  
Network  
Picture Mode  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
*1  
z
z
*2  
Hue  
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Input signal  
Component Video GBR Computer  
*3  
*5  
*5  
USB  
Video  
Network  
*3  
*3  
Color Temp.  
Sharpness  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
DDE  
Black Level Adj.  
Gamma Mode  
*4  
z
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
*1  
: Except B & W  
: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W  
: Adjustable only when the “Picture Mode” is set to “Dynamic” or “Standard”  
: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only  
: VPL-MX25 only  
*2  
*3  
*4  
*5  
Screen menu  
Item  
Input signal  
Component Video GBR Computer  
*6  
Network  
*6  
Video  
USB  
Aspect  
Adjust Signal  
APA  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Phase  
Pitch  
Shift  
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
*6  
: VPL-MX25 only  
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Note  
Replacing the Lamp  
Be sure that the projector is stable after  
turning it over.  
The lamp used as a light source is a  
consumable product. Thus, replace the lamp  
with a new one in the following cases.  
• When the lamp has burnt out or dims  
• “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the  
screen  
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the  
two screws with a Phillips  
screwdriver.  
• The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in  
orange (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) (Refer  
to page 54 for another possible cause.)  
The lamp life varies depending on  
conditions of use.  
Use an LMP-M200 Projector Lamp as the  
replacement lamp.  
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-M200  
may cause damage to the projector.  
Caution  
Bottom  
The lamp remains not after the projector is  
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the  
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you  
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour  
for the lamp to cool.  
Note  
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other  
screws.  
Notes  
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp  
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a).  
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out  
the lamp unit by the handle (c).  
• If the lamp breaks, contact qualified Sony  
personnel.  
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If  
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or  
injured.  
• When removing the lamp, make sure it  
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do  
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp  
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the  
pieces may scatter, causing injury.  
Fold out the handle.  
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect  
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Note  
When replacing the lamp after using the  
projector, wait for at least an hour for the  
lamp to cool.  
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)  
beneath the projector. Turn the  
projector over so you can see its  
underside.  
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Caution  
on.  
Do not put your hands into the lamp  
replacement slot, and do not allow any  
liquid or other objects into the slot to avoid  
electrical shock or fire.  
10Press the MENU key, and then select  
the Setup menu.  
11Select “Lamp Timer Reset”, and then  
5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until  
it is securely in place (a). Tighten the  
two screws (b). Fold down the handle  
to replace it (c).  
press the ENTER key.  
Fold down  
the handle.  
“Settings for Lamp replacement. Has the  
projection Lamp been replaced?” is  
displayed in the menu screen.  
Lamp Timer Reset  
Settings for Lamp replacement.  
Has the projection Lamp been replaced?  
Yes  
No  
12Select “Yes” with the b key, and then  
Notes  
press the ENTER key.  
• Be careful not to touch the glass surface  
of the lamp and a inside conductor.  
• Insert the handle firmly to attach it  
securely.  
The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0,  
“Lamp Timer Reset Complete!” is  
displayed in the menu screen.  
• The power will not turn on if the lamp is  
not secured properly.  
13Select “Yes” and press ENTER key.  
6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the  
Note  
two screws.  
To erase a message, press any key on the  
control panel of the projector or on the Remote  
Commander.  
Note  
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely  
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be  
turned on.  
Disposal of the used lamp  
For the customers in the USA  
Lamp in this product contains mercury.  
Disposal of these materials may be  
regulated due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling  
information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronic Industries  
Alliance (www.eiae.org).  
7 Turn the projector back over.  
8 Connect the power cord.  
The ?/1 key lights in red.  
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Cleaning the Air  
Filter  
The air filter should be cleaned after  
approximately 500 hours use. Remove the  
air filter covers in two places then remove  
the dust with a vacuum cleaner.  
The time needed to clean the air filter will  
vary depending on the environment or how  
the projector is used.  
1 Turn the power off and unplug the  
ower cord.  
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)  
beneath the projector and turn the  
projector over.  
5 Return the air filter cover.  
Notes  
3 Remove the air filter cover.  
• If the dust cannot be removed from the air  
filter cover, replace the air filter cover with a  
new one.  
For details on new air filter cover, consult  
with qualified Sony personnel.  
• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; it  
may cause a problem if the air filter cover is  
not installed properly.  
• To erase a message, press any key on the  
control panel of the projector or on the  
remote commander.  
4 Clean the surface of the air filter cover  
with a vacuum cleaner.  
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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  
The power is not turned on. • The lamp cover is not secured.  
c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 50).  
Cause and Remedy  
Picture  
Symptom  
No picture.  
Cause and Remedy  
• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.  
c Check that the proper connections have been made (see  
page 23).  
• The connections are wrong.  
c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data  
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn  
the projector on according to the following procedures.  
1 Connect the projector to the computer.  
2 Turn the projector on.  
3 Start the computer.  
• Input selection is incorrect.  
c Select the input source correctly (see page 26).  
• The picture is muted.  
c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see  
pages 18, 20).  
• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or  
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a  
computer.  
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor  
(see page 23).  
• Wait a while (90 seconds at the longest) until the lamp lights again.  
The picture is noisy.  
• Noise may appear on the background depending on the  
combination of the number of dots input from the computer and  
the numbers of pixels on the LCD panel.  
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.  
• Input a video signal with the jitter.  
c Use a TBC (Time Base Corrector) to try to reduce video jitter.  
The picture from the  
INPUT A connector is  
colored strangely.  
The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.  
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly  
according to the input signal (see page 41).  
“Please check Input-A  
Signal Sel.” appears in  
spite of inputting the  
correct signal from INPUT  
A.  
The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.  
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly  
according to the input signal (see page 41).  
On-screen display does not “Status” in the Setup menu has been set to “Off.”  
appear.  
c Set “Status” in the Setup menu to “On” (see page 40).  
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Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly.  
c Adjust the picture (see page 36).  
• The projector is set to the wrong color system.  
c Set “Color System” in the Setup menu to match the color system  
being input (see page 41).  
The picture is too dark.  
The picture is not clear.  
• Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.  
c Adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu properly  
• The lamp has burnt out or is dim.  
c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 49).  
• The picture is out of focus.  
c Adjust the focus (see page 27).  
• Auto focus is not adjusted to the target.  
c Check that there is no barrier in the projecting direction.  
c Press the AUTO FOCUS key again (see page 27).  
c If Auto focus is not adjusted properly when there is no barrier in  
the projecting direction and after pressing the AUTO FOCUS  
key again, consult qualified Sony personnel.  
• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.  
c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.  
The image extends beyond The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges  
the screen.  
around the image.  
c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key.  
c Adjust “Shift” in the Screen menu properly (see page 39).  
The picture flickers.  
“Phase” in the Screen menu has not been adjusted properly.  
c Adjust “Phase” in the Screen menu properly (see page 39).  
Remote Commander  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The Remote Commander  
does not work.  
The Remote Commander batteries are dead.  
c Replace them with new batteries (see page 21).  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The control panel keys do The control panel keys are locked.  
not function.  
c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 43).  
The fan is noisy.  
c Check the setting of “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu  
c Check the ventilation holes are not blocked.  
c Make sure the room temperature is not too high.  
To maintain the product reliability of the projector’s  
components, the rotation speed of the fan increases and the fan  
becomes slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds  
normal. The approximate normal temperature is 25°C.  
The powered tilt adjuster is The AC power cord was unplugged with the power of the projector  
not retracted into the  
projector.  
turned on.  
c Connect the power cord to the AC outlet again, turn on the  
power of the projector, then turn it off.  
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Indicators  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The LAMP/COVER  
indicator flashes in orange.  
(Repetition rate of 2  
flashes)  
• The lamp cover is detached.  
c Attach the cover securely (see page 49).  
The LAMP/COVER  
indicator flashes in orange.  
(Repetition rate of 3  
flashes)  
• The interior of the unit reached a high temperature, and the  
temperature sensor has been activated.  
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the fresh-air inlet and  
exhaust outlet.  
• The lamp has reached a high temperature.  
c Wait for 90 seconds for the lamp to cool then turn on the power  
again.  
After you have checked the items above, if any of the troubles recur,  
the following causes are possible:  
• The lamp must be replaced, because it has reached the end of its  
service life.  
• The interior of the unit reached a high temperature, and the  
temperature fuse burned out.  
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
?/1 key flashes in red.  
(Repetition rate of 2  
flashes)  
• The internal temperature is unusually high.  
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.  
• The projector is being used at a high altitude.  
c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Setup menu is set to  
“On.” (see page 40)  
?/1 key flashes in red.  
(Repetition rate of 4  
flashes)  
The fan is broken.  
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
?/1 key flashes in red.  
(Repetition rate of 6  
flashes)  
Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ?/1 key  
goes out, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn the  
projector on again. If the ?/1 key flashes in red and the problem  
persists, the electrical system has failed. Or the interior of the unit  
reached a high temperature, and the temperature fuse has burned  
out.  
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
?/1 key flashes in red.  
(Repetition rate of 8  
flashes)  
The installation angle is outside the proper range.  
c Install it on the floor then turn on the power (see page 12).  
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Messages List  
Warning Messages  
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.  
Message  
Meaning and Remedy  
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 The internal temperature is too high.  
min.  
c Turn off the power.  
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.  
Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the  
acceptable range of the projector.  
• The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too  
high.  
c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.  
Please check Input-A  
Signal Sel.  
You have input an RGB signal from the computer when “Input-A  
Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is set to “Component.”  
c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 41).  
Please replace the Lamp.  
• It is time to replace the lamp.  
c Replace the lamp (see page 49).  
• If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp  
replacement process is not complete.  
c Perform the operations in step 9 to 13 on page 50.  
Note  
To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the  
projector or on the remote commander.  
Please clean the filter.  
It is time to clean the filter.  
c Clean the filter (see page 51).  
Note  
To cancel the message, press any key on the remote commander or  
the control panel of the main unit. The message is displayed twice,  
including when the unit is started next time.  
Projector temperature is  
high. High Altitude Mode  
should be “On” if the  
projector is being used at  
high altitude.  
Internal temperature is too high.  
c When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set  
“High Altitude Mode” on the Setup menu to “On” (see  
page 40).  
c If this message appears on the screen when using the projector  
at normal altitudes, check to see if anything is blocking the  
ventilation holes (exhaust) (see page 16).  
Out of projection angle.  
Power off in 1min.  
The installation angle is outside the proper range.  
c Restore the condition of placement on the floor (see page 12).  
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.  
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Message  
Meaning and Remedy  
The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” in the Function menu is set to “On.”  
c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.  
Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander  
(see page 43).  
Auto Focus is disabled! Do “Auto Focus” on the Installation menu is set to “Off.”  
you wish to enable? Yes/  
No  
c To enable the Auto Focus function, set it to “On.”  
Lens control is locked! Do “Lens Control” on the Installation menu is set to “Off.”  
you wish to unlock? Yes/  
No  
c To enable the the LENS (Focus/Zoom) key on the Remote  
Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the projector,  
set “Lens Control” to “On.”  
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(Maximum inputsignal resolution:  
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050  
Specifications  
fV: 60 Hz)  
1)  
Set the resolution and the frequency of the  
signal of the connected computer within the  
range of acceptable preset signals of the  
projector.  
Optical characteristics  
Projection system  
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection  
system  
Applicable video signals  
15 k RGB/Component 50/60 Hz,  
LCD panel  
0.63-inch XGA panel,  
approximately 2,360,000 pixels  
(786,432 pixels × 3)  
1.2 times zoom lens (powered)  
f 18.19 to 21.87 mm/F1.65 to 1.8  
200 W Ultra High Pressure  
mercury lamp  
Progressive component 50/60  
Hz, DTV (480/60I, 575/50I,  
480/60P, 575/50P, 720/60P, 720/  
50P, 1080/60I, 1080/50I),  
Composite video  
Lens  
Lamp  
Projected picture size (measured diagonally)  
30 to 150 inches  
Input/Output  
INPUT A  
HD D-sub15-pin, female  
Analog RGB/component:  
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
30 to 150 inches (auto focus  
operation range)  
Light output 2500 lumen  
(When the Lamp Mode is set to  
“High.”)  
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)  
30-inch: 0.86 to 0.99 m  
(2.8 to 3.2 feet)  
G: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative  
(75 ohms terminated)  
40-inch: 1.2 to 1.3 m  
(3.9 to 4.3 feet)  
60-inch: 1.8 to 2.0 m  
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
SYNC/HD: Composite sync input:  
TTL level, positive/negative  
Horizontal sync input: TTL level,  
Positive/negative  
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL  
level, positive/negative  
Composite video: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
(5.9 to 6.6 feet)  
80-inch: 2.4 to 2.7 m  
(7.9 to 8.9 feet)  
100-inch: 3.0 to 3.4 m  
(9.8 to 11.2 feet)  
120-inch: 3.6 to 4.1 m  
(11.8 to 13.5 feet)  
150-inch: 4.5 to 5.1 m  
(14.8 to 16.7 feet)  
VIDEO  
Network (VPL-MX25 only)  
Wireless LAN:  
There may be a slight difference between the  
actual value and the design value shown above.  
2)  
IEEE.802.11.a/b/g  
2)  
Some wireless networks cannot be used in  
certain countries or areas.  
Electrical characteristics  
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/  
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/  
PAL60 system, switched  
USB (VPL-MX25 only)  
USB TYPE A  
automatically/manually  
(NTSC4.43 is the color system used  
when playing back a video  
recorded in NTSC on a  
NTSC4.43 system VCR.)  
750 horizontal TV lines (Video  
input)  
General  
Dimensions 273 × 45 × 206 mm (10 /4 ×  
3
13  
1
1
/16 × 8 /8 inches) (w/h/d)  
(without projecting parts)  
Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)  
Resolution  
Mass  
Power requirements  
AC 100 to 240 V, 2.9 to 1.2 A, 50/  
60 Hz  
Power consumption  
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)  
Acceptable computer signals  
fH: 19 to 80 kHz  
1)  
fV: 48 to 92 Hz  
VPL-MX25: Max 290 W  
in standby (Standard): 11 W  
in standby (Low): 2 W  
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VPL-MX20: Max 290 W  
in standby (Standard): 6 W  
in standby (Low): 2 W  
Pin assignment  
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,  
female)  
Heat dissipation  
990 BTU  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)  
Operating humidity  
35% to 85% (no condensation)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Storage humidity  
10% to 90%  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
1
R/R-Y  
9
Power  
supply input  
for DDC  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
G/Y  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
GND  
Lithium battery CR2025 (1)  
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1)  
(1-791-992-51/Sony)  
Carrying case (1)  
AC power cord (1)  
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM)  
(1)  
Quick Reference Manual (1)  
Safety Regulations (1)  
Security Label (1)  
B/B-Y  
GND  
GND  
DDC/SDA  
HD/C.Sync  
VD  
RESERVE  
GND (R)  
GND (G)  
GND (B)  
DDC/SCL  
Design and specifications of the unit, including  
the optional accessories, are subject to change  
without notice.  
Note  
Always verify 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.  
Optional accessories  
Projector Lamp  
LMP-M200 (for replacement)  
Not all optional accessories are available in  
all countries and area.  
Please check with your local Sony  
Authorized Dealer.  
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Preset signals  
Memory Preset signal  
No.  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync  
Pitch  
1
2
3
4
5
Video 60 Hz  
Video 50 Hz  
480/60i  
Video 60 Hz  
Video 50 Hz  
DTV 480/60i  
DTV 575/50i  
15.734 59.940  
15.625 50.000  
15.734 59.940 S on G/Y  
15.625 50.000 S on G/Y  
31.470 60.000 S on G/Y  
575/50i  
480/60p  
480/60p (NTSC  
Progressive  
component)  
6
575/50p  
575/50p (PAL  
Progressive  
component)  
31.250 50.000 S on G/Y  
7
1080/60i  
1080/50i  
720/60p  
720/50p  
640 × 350  
1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y  
8
1080/50i  
720/60p  
28.130 50.000 S on G/Y  
45.000 60.000 S on G/Y  
37.500 50.000 S on G/Y  
31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg  
37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg  
10  
11  
21  
22  
720/50p  
VGA mode 1  
800  
832  
VESA 85  
(VGA350)  
23  
24  
25  
640 × 400  
640 × 480  
NEC PC98  
24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg  
31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos  
37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos  
848  
800  
832  
VGA mode 2  
VESA 85  
(VGA400)  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
VGA mode 3  
Mac 13  
31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg  
35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg  
37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg  
800  
864  
VESA 72  
832  
VESA 75 (IBM M3) 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg  
840  
VESA 85  
VESA 56  
VESA 60  
VESA 72  
43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg  
35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos  
37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos  
48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos  
832  
800 × 600  
1024  
1056  
1040  
1056  
1048  
1152  
1344  
1328  
1312  
1376  
VESA 75 (IBM M5) 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
VESA 85  
Mac 16  
53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos  
49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg  
48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg  
56.476 70.069 H-neg V-neg  
60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos  
68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos  
832 × 624  
1024 × 768  
VESA 60  
VESA 70  
VESA 75  
VESA 85  
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Memory Preset signal  
No.  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync  
Pitch  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
50  
55  
56  
60  
61  
63  
1152 × 864  
VESA 70  
63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos  
67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos  
61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg  
60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos  
75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos  
79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos  
65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos  
47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos  
44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos  
44.720 59.799 H-neg, V-pos  
55.935 59.887 H-neg, V-pos  
49.702 59.810 H-neg, V-pos  
1472  
1600  
1568  
1504  
1800  
1728  
1688  
1688  
1864  
1664  
1664  
1776  
1904  
1680  
VESA 75  
VESA 85  
1152 × 900  
SUN LO  
1280 × 960  
VESA 60  
VESA 75  
1280 × 1024  
VESA 60  
SXGA VESA75  
SXGA+  
1400 × 1050  
1280 × 768  
1280 × 720  
1360 × 768  
1440 × 900  
1280 × 800  
1280 × 768/60  
1280 × 720/60  
1360 × 768/60  
1400 × 900/60  
1280 × 800/60  
Preset memory No. at the input signal  
Analog signals  
Signal  
Preset memory No.  
Video (VIDEO connector)  
Component (INPUT A connector)  
Video GBR (INPUT A connector)  
Computer (INPUT A connector)  
1, 2  
3-11  
3-11  
21-48, 50, 55, 56, 60, 61, 63  
Notes  
• When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed  
properly.  
• An input signal meant for screen resolution different from that of the panel will not be displayed  
in its original resolution. Text and lines may be uneven.  
• When a moving image is played back from signals whose fV (Vertical Frequency) is over 60 Hz,  
the picture may not be displayed properly.  
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Installation Diagram  
Floor Installation (Front Projection)  
Wall  
Center of the  
screen  
Center of the lens  
Floor  
Unit: mm (inches)  
This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.  
See the chart on page 62 concerning the installation measurements.  
The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below.  
a: distance between the screen and the foremost side in cabinet  
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens  
c: distance between the floor and the bottom of the adjusters of the projector  
x: distance between the floor and the center of the screen (free)  
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PS  
a
30  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
150  
860  
1160  
1760  
2360  
(93)  
2950  
3550  
4450  
N
7
3
3
1
7
1
(33 / )  
(45 / )  
(69 / )  
(116 / )  
(139 / )  
(175 / )  
8
4
8
4
8
4
990  
(39)  
1330  
2020  
2700  
3380  
4070  
5090  
M
3
5
3
1
3
1
(52 / )  
(79 / )  
(106 / )  
(133 / )  
(160 / )  
(200 / )  
8
8
8
8
8
2
x-152  
(x-6)  
x-203  
(x-8)  
x-305  
(x-12 )  
x-406  
(x-16)  
x-508  
(x-20)  
x-610  
x-762  
(x-30)  
b
(x-24  
)
x-185  
x-236  
x-338  
x-439  
x-541  
x-642  
x-795  
c
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
(x-7 / )  
(x-9 / )  
(x-13 / ) (x-17 / ) (x-21 / ) (x-25 / ) (x-31 / )  
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
a (N) = {(PS × 18.368/0.6299)–35.3} × 1.025  
a (M) = {(PS × 22.08003/0.6299)–36.2} × 0.975  
b = x–(PS/0.6299 × 3.2)  
c = x–(PS/0.6299 × 3.2+32.8)  
The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.  
PS: projected image size measured diagonally (inches)  
a: distance between the screen and the foremost side in cabinet  
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens  
c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of the projector  
x: distance between the floor and the screen (free)  
N: minimum  
M: maximum  
62 Installation Diagram  
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Dimensions  
Front  
Center of the lens  
66 (2 5/8)  
20  
13  
(
/
)
99 (4)  
16  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Top  
273 (10 3/4)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Dimensions 63  
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Side  
USB connector (VPL-MX25 only)  
76 (3)  
104 (4 1/8)  
72 (2 7/8)  
110 (4 3/8)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Rear  
168 (6 5/8)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
64 Dimensions  
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Bottom  
128 (5 1/8)  
107 (4 5/8)  
130 (5 1/8)  
124 (5)  
95 (3 3/4)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
Dimensions 65  
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I
Index  
A
Adjust Signal  
L
Location and function of controls  
B
C
M
Menu  
Messages list  
D
E
F
N
G
O
H
P
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Presentation .........................................36  
Power  
R
S
T
V
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