Sony Projector VPL-SW631 User Manual

							4-587-026-12 (1)
© 2015 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-SW636C/SW631C/SW631
VPL-SX631
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 4
Main Unit  ..................................... 4
Terminals ...................................... 5
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel Keys ................................. 6
Interactive Pen Device (VPL-
SW636C/SW631C only) ........... 8
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a Video 
equipment ................................ 11
Connecting a microphone  .......... 13
Connecting a USB memory 
device ...................................... 13
Connecting an External Monitor and 
Audio Equipment  .................... 13
Projecting an Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 14
Adjusting the Projected Image  ... 16
Turning Off the Power ................ 20
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 21
The Picture Menu ............................. 22
The Screen Menu  ............................. 23
The Function Menu  .......................... 27
The Operation Menu  ........................ 29
The Connection/Power Menu  .......... 30The Installation Menu  ......................33
The Information Menu  .....................34
Notes When Using PC Free Interactive 
Function (VPL-SW636C only)  .....35
Network
Using Network Features  ...................36
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................36
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............37
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................38
Using the e-mail report 
Function ...................................38
Setting the LAN Network of the 
projector ..................................39
Setting the WLAN Network of the 
projector ..................................40
Setting the Custom Labels for the 
Input Terminals of the 
Projector ..................................42
Setting the Control Protocol of the 
Projector ..................................42
Interactive Function
Using Interactive Presentation Utility 2
 (VPL-SW636C/SW631C only)  ...46
Connecting a Computer with a USB 
Cable ........................................47
For Windows ...............................47
For Mac .......................................50
Using the PC Free Interactive Function 
(VPL-SW636C only)  ....................52 
						

							3Table of Contents
Setting the PC Free Interactive 
Function .................................. 52
Toolbars and icons  ...................... 52
Retrieve the Data Saved in the 
Projector .................................. 57
Add/delete template images to/from 
the projector  ............................ 57
Using the Mouse Mode Function 
(VPL-SW636C only)  .................... 58
Setting the Mouse Mode ............. 58
Operations of Interactive Pen 
Device While Using Mouse 
Mode ....................................... 58
Presentation Function via 
Network
Using Presentation Function via 
Network ........................................ 59
Installing Projector Station for 
Network Presentation  .............. 59
Starting Projector Station for 
Network Presentation  .............. 59
Projecting an Image  .................... 60
Connection Settings .................... 61
Using the Controller  ................... 62
One-Click projecting function  .... 62
Option format  ............................. 63
Use Projector Station for Network 
Presentation without installing it 
to the computer. ....................... 64
Error code list of Projector Station 
for Projector Station for Network 
Presentation ............................. 65
Displaying Images or Files Sent 
from a Tablet 
PC/Smartphone ....................... 66
Playing Video and Audio 
using USB Connection
Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection ................................... 67
Starting USB Display ................. 67
Playing Video and Audio  ........... 68
Using the Controller ................... 68
USB Media Viewer
Using USB Media Viewer  ............... 69
Thumbnail Mode ........................ 70
Display Mode ............................. 71
Slideshow Mode ......................... 71
Others
Indicators ......................................... 73
Messages List  .................................. 75
Troubleshooting ............................... 76
Replacing the Lamp ......................... 80
Cleaning the Air Filter  ..................... 82
Specifications ................................... 84
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................ 91
Dimensions ...................................... 95
END USER LICENSE 
AGREEMENT ............................. 97
Index .............................................. 103 
						

							4Location and Function of Controls
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aInteractive Pen detector 
(VPL-SW636C/SW631C only)
bProjection window
cControl panel keys (page 6)
dSide cover/Ventilation hole 
(intake)
eFocus lever (page 16)
fAir filter (page 82)
gLens shift dial H (page 17)
hLends shift dial V (page 17)iZoom lever (page 16)
jTerminals (page 5)
kLamp cover (page 80)
lFoot (page 17)
mSecurity bar
Connects to a commercially available 
security chain or wire.
nSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
http://www.kensington.com/
oON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 73)
pWARNING indicator (page 73)
qVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand near the 
ventilation holes and the circumference as 
this may cause injury.
rSpeaker
sRemote control receiver 
Main Unit
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							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Input (pages 9, 11)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input terminal 
(RGB/YP
BPR)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input terminal (RGB)
Audio: Audio input terminal (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input terminal (HDMI)
dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input terminal 
(S VIDEO IN)
Audio: Audio input terminal 
(L (MONO) AUDIO/R)
eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input terminal (VIDEO)
Audio: Audio input terminal 
(L (MONO) AUDIO/R)
The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are 
shared.
Output (page 13)
fOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output terminal 
(MONITOR)
Audio: Audio output terminal (AUDIO)
This terminal outputs the projected image only 
when INPUT A or INPUT B is used. 
Others
gRS-232C terminal (RS-232C) 
RS-232C compatible control terminal. 
Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
terminal and the RS-232C cross cables. 
hLAN terminal (page 36)
iAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord. 
jUSB terminal (Type A) ( ) 
(pages 13, 69)
kUSB terminal (Type B) ( ) 
(page 67)
lMicrophone input ( )
Terminals
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Note
Note 
						

							6Location and Function of Controls
Remote Commander
Control Panel Keys
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 14)
INPUT key
cOperating a menu (page 21)
MENU key
RESET key
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
RETURN key
dAdjusting the image (page 16)
ASPECT key (page 23)
KEYSTONE key (page 18)
PATTERN key (page 19)
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
*1 
(page 19)
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal via the RGB input 
terminal (INPUT A or INPUT B).
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1 *3
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
BLANK key
Cuts off the projected image 
temporarily. Press again to restore the 
previous image. Picture muting helps 
reduce power consumption.
MUTING key
Mutes the audio output temporarily. 
Press again to restore the previous 
volume.
VOLUME +/– key
Adjusts the volume output.
FREEZE key
*2 *3
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
Remote Commander and Control Panel Keys
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3
4
5
6
1 4
7
INPUT
MENUAPA ECO MODE
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
KEYSTONE
ENTER
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZEBLANK
MUTING
RESET
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Note 
						

							7Location and Function of Controls
Overview
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
used depending on the resolution of 
the input signal.
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.You cannot use this 
key when 
“Type A USB”, “Ty p e  B  
USB
” or “Network” is selected as the 
input.
*3: This does not work for data drawn with 
the Interactive Pen Device using the 
PC Free Interactive function. This 
works only for background images 
from an external device. (VPL-
SW636C only)
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily. 
Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp 
Mode,” “With No Input,” “With Static 
Signal” and “Standby Mode.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select “ECO” or “User” mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Lamp Mode: Low
With No Input: Standby
With Static Signal: Lamp 
Dimming
Standby Mode: Low
User: Sets each item of the ECO 
Mode menu as you desire (go to 
step 3).3Select “User” then press the b key.
The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the item 
then press the ENTER key.
5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the ENTER key.
The screen returns to the User screen. 
For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Lamp Mode,” “Constant Brightness,” 
“With No Input,” “With Static Signal” 
and “Standby Mode” on the Connection/
Power menu (page 30).
If you set “ECO Mode” to “ECO,” or 
“Standby Mode”(in “User”) to “Low,” 
the network control function will be 
disabled in standby mode. If the external 
control is being performed by using the 
network or network control function, do 
not select “ECO,” or do not set “Standby 
Mode” ( in “User”) to “Low.”
gInfrared transmitter
About remote commander operation
 Direct the remote commander toward the 
remote control receiver.
 The shorter the distance between the 
remote commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
remote commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the remote 
commander and the remote control 
receiver on the projector.
Notes
RETURN
ECO
User ECO Mode
:Sel:Back
Note
RETURN
Lamp Mode HighConstant Brightness 
Auto Power Saving
Standby ModeOff ON
With No Input
Lamp Dimming
With Static Signal
Standard
User
:Sel
:Set:Back 
						

							8Location and Function of Controls
aPen tip switch
Functions as the left button of a mouse.
bColor ring
main (IFU-PN250A): red
sub(IFU-PN250B): blue
cIndicator
This indicator flashes when the button is 
pressed and lights up when the pen tip 
touches the screen. It will not light up if 
battery power is low. In this case, replace 
the batteries.
dButton
Main: Switches between drawing and 
mouse functions.When using mouse 
mode, you can use this button as a right-
click (page 58).
Sub: Displays the sub pen toolbar.
eBattery cover
The battery cover is attached to the 
Interactive Pen Device by a small strap. 
Be careful not to break the strap when 
opening the battery cover.
fStrap attachment hole
Interactive Pen Device 
(VPL-SW636C/SW631C only)
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							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
 Use a no-resistance audio cable.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A/INPUT B
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1280 × 800 pixels 
(VPL-SW636C/SW631C/SW631) or 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-SX631) for the external 
monitor.
INPUT C
Notes
Connecting a Computer
For connecting a computer with an RGB output terminal.
RGB output 
terminal
Audio output 
terminalMini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)
Computer
Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)
Note
For connecting a computer with an HDMI output terminal.
HDMI output 
terminal
HDMI cable 
(not supplied) Computer 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment which has the HDMI Logo. 
 Use a high speed HDMI cable(s) on which the cable type logo is specified. (Sony products are 
recommended.)
 The HDMI terminal of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
USB terminal (Type B) ( )
For connecting to a computer with a USB terminal (“Playing Video and Audio using USB 
Connection” (page 67)).
LAN terminal
For connecting to a computer, tablet PC, or smartphone via a hub or router (“Presentation 
Function via Network” (page 59)).
Notes
USB A-B cable (not 
supplied)
ComputerUSB terminal 
(Type A)
LAN cable (straight type)
(not supplied)
ComputerLAN 
terminal
Wired connection
Tablet PC/Smartphone
Computer
Wireless connectionHub, Wireless router, etc.