Sony Projector VPL-SW631 User Manual

							31The Connection/Power Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1: This may not be optimum depending on the input signal. In this case set manually according 
to the connected equipment.
*2: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode.
*3: This varies depending on the “Lamp Mode” setting. 
*4: As the lamp is dimmed gradually, you may not notice any change in brightness. You might only 
notice that the lamp has dimmed when its brightness is restored after there is a change in input 
signal.
*5: This mode does not work for about three minutes after the lamp lights. A change in signal may 
not be detected depending on the input image. The lamp may become brighter at intervals 
during lamp dimming. However, this is not a malfunction. If With No Input is set, it takes 
priority. ECO
Lamp ModeHigh/Standard/Low/Auto
*5 *7 *15: When set to “High,” the image 
becomes brighter, and power consumption becomes higher. When set to 
“Low,” power consumption is minimized; however, the image will be 
darker. When set to “Auto,” brightness is adjusted automatically 
according to image content. Dark images are projected with brightness 
adjusted, leading to energy-saving. Bright images are projected 
brightly, without adjusting brightness.
Constant 
BrightnessOn/Off: Available when the lamp mode is set to High. Outputs light at 
a certain brightness. 
*13
Auto Power Saving
With No Input
*16Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for approx. 10 minutes.
The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In 
Lamp Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (page 73)
Standby*
6: If no signal is input to the unit for approx. 10 minutes, the 
power turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode.
Off: You can deactivate the With No Input.
With Static 
Signal
*17Lamp Dimming*4 *5 *7: If an image does not change for about 10 
seconds, lamp output is gradually reduced (approximately 10% to 
15%*
3) from that set in the Lamp Mode. Automatically the lamp slowly 
darkens to approximately 30% of its lamp output according to the 
selected time (with no change to input signal) “5,”  “10,”  “15,”  “20” 
minutes or “Demo.,” While dimming the lamp, the message “Lamp 
Dimming” appears. If you select “Demo.,” the image will start to 
darken about 40 seconds later. When any change in signal is detected, 
or an operation (remote control or control panel) is performed, normal 
brightness is restored.
Off: You can deactivate the With Static Signal.
Standby Mode*
2Standard/Low: When set to “Low,” lowers power consumption in 
Standby mode.
Direct Power OnOn/Off: When set to “On,” you can turn the power on without going to 
Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. 
With the projector turned off, you can also unplug the AC power cord 
without going to Standby mode, regardless of the Direct Power On 
setting.
*19
Notes
Items Item descriptions 
						

							32The Connection/Power Menu
*6: Select “Off” to avoid entering standby mode when there is no input signal.
*7: Does not function when “Type A USB”, “Type B USB” or “Network” is selected as the input. 
In this case, it becomes equivalent to “Standard.”
*8: Reflecting changes in WLAN settings may take a few moments.
*9: To set the IP address manually, select “Manual”, press “Apply”, then enter the IP address.
*10: When you send images or files from a tablet PC/smartphone and display them (page 66), set 
“WLAN Network” to “Access Pt.” to use the IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN module (not 
supplied) as a wireless access point.
*11: To change the settings for “Access Pt.,” go to the Web page.
For details, see “Setting the WLAN Network of the projector” (page 40).
If “Access Pt.” is set, it is more convenient that you set “Display Setting” in “Network 
Presentation” of the projector to “AP Mode” (page 30) in advance when you use Presentation 
Function via the network (page 59).
*12: For changing the settings for “Client,” use the Web browser for change. For details, see 
“Setting the WLAN Network of the projector” (page 40).
*13: Constant Brightness mode will be enabled for about 2,000 hours after it is activated at early 
usage. After this period, it will be disabled automatically. Activated time and brightness may 
vary depending on the usage conditions.
*14: If the projector cannot connect wirelessly, click [Apply] once again to make sure the 
connection is established. For details, see “Setting the WLAN Network of the projector” 
(page 40).
*15: This mode does not function while “Interactive Mode” is set to “PC Free” (VPL-SW636C 
only). In this case, “Lamp Mode” becomes equivalent to “Standard” (page 35).
*16: This mode does not function while “Interactive Mode” is set to “PC Free” (VPL-SW636C 
only). In this case, “With No Input” will be “Off
 ” (page 35).
*17: This mode does not function while “Interactive Mode” is set to “PC Free” (VPL-SW636C 
only). In this case, “With Static Signal” will be “Off
 ” (page 35).
*18: If the image output settings of the HDMI device are not appropriate, the bright parts in the 
image may become too bright, or the dark ones may become too dark.
*19: Do not turn off the projector soon after the lamp lights. It may cause a malfunction of the lamp 
(does not light ,etc.). 
						

							33The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for installing the projector.
*1: Select “Link to Image Flip” only for horizontal installation. Be sure to select “Front Up” or 
“Front Down” for vertical installation, according to the installation direction of the projector. 
(Refer to the figures.)
*2: When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On,” the speed of the fan increases, and the fan noise 
becomes slightly louder.
*3: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.
*4: For VPL-SW636C, if you perform keystone adjustment and use mouse mode, the position of the 
Interactive Pen Device and the cursor may not match. In this case, perform calibration, again.
*5: If you select “H” or “V,” the Interactive function is not available.
*6: Since Digital Shrink uses electronic correction, the image may deteriorate.
*7: If you press the ENTER button while adjusting with Digital Shrink, the projector switches to the 
shift adjustment. Items Item descriptions
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally or vertically 
according to the installation method.
*5
Installation AttitudeRight Side Up/Upside Down/Front Up/Front Down/Link to Image 
Flip: Change the cooling setting to suit to the installation attitude. When 
set to “Link to Image Flip,” the cooling setting changes based on the setting 
of “Image Flip.”
*1 Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect 
component reliability.
High Altitude 
Mode
*2On/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component 
reliability.
V Keystone
*3 *4 The higher the value, the narrower the top of the projected image. The 
lower the value, the narrower the bottom.
Rid. digitale
*6 *7Shrinks or adjusts the size of the projected image (Digital Shrink).
Rid. digitale: Adjusts the size of the projected image. If you set the value 
to “0”, the image is set to the original size. The shrinking rate is 100% to 
90%.
Shift: Adjusts the position of the projected image. The adjustable range 
varies from the shrinking rate.
Notes
Horizontal installation Right Side Up
Upside DownFront Up
(Projects 
downward)Front Down
(Projects 
upward)
Vertical installation 
						

							34The Information Menu
The Information Menu
The Information menu is used to check projector status, such as total usage time of the lamp.
*1:These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.
Items Item descriptions
Model Name Displays the model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH/fV
*1Displays the horizontal/vertical frequency of the current input signal.
Signal Type Displays the type of the current input signal.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Note 
						

							
35Notes When Using PC Free Interactive Function (VPL-SW636C only)
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Notes When Using PC Free Interactive 
Function (VPL-SW636C only)
When using the PC Free Interactive function, the items of the Picture menu and the Screen 
menu work to the background images from the external devices. However, they do not work to 
the drawing data with Interactive Pen Device or  the whiteboard mode. For detatils, see the list 
below.
When“Interactive Mode” is set to “PC Free,” the functions of the items listed below are also limited. Items
Enabled, or disabled for the drawing data and 
the whiteboard mode
Picture menu (page 22) Picture Mode Disabled
Reset Disabled
Contrast Disabled
Brightness Disabled
Color Disabled
Hue Disabled
Color Temp. Enabled
Sharpness Disabled
Expert Setting Gamma 
Mode Disabled
Screen menu  (page 23) Aspect Disabled
Adjust Signal
APA Disabled
Phase Disabled
Pitch Disabled
Shift Disabled
Items Descriptions
Connection/ 
Power menu  (page 30) ECO Lamp Mode When you select “Auto,”the effectiveness of it 
becomes equivalent to “Standard.”
Auto Power 
Saving With No 
Input
Even when you select an option other than “Off,” 
the effectiveness becomes equivalent to “Off.”
With Static 
Signal
Installation  Menu
(page 33) Digital Shrink Disabled for PC Free Interactive or mouse mode. 
						

							36Using Network Features
BNetwork
Using Network Features
Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report via the projector.
 Making the network settings for the projector.
 Displaying messages on the projected image using an application.
 Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, AMX 
DDDP [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol], Crestron RoomView).
 When connecting this projector with the network, consult with the network administrator. The 
network must be secured.
 The content communicated via a wireless LAN communication may be intercepted due to the use 
of radio waves. To protect the communication content, implement security measures properly 
according to the connection environment (page 40).
 When using this projector connected with the network, access the Control window via a Web 
browser and change the access limitation of the factory preset values (page 37). It is recommended 
to change the password regularly.
 When the setting on the Web browser is completed, close the Web browser to log out.
 The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you 
are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 8/9/10/11.
 The menu displays only in English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you access to the projector 
from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.
 To display messages, specific application Projector Station for Network Control (Version 1.1 or 
later) is necessary. For download or detailed method of using Projector Station for Network 
Control, please access the following URL.
http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-projectors/resource.downloads
Contact your local Sony dealer for detailed information of Projector Station for Network Control.
1Connect the LAN cable (page 10).
2Set the network settings for the projector using “LAN Settings” on the Connection/
Power menu (page 30).
3Start a web browser on the computer, enter the following in the address field, then press the 
Enter key on your computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the projector)
You can confirm the IP address of the projector in the “LAN Settings” on the Connection/
Power menu (page 30).
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser 
						

							37Using Network Features
Network
The following window appears in the 
Web browser:
Once you make the network settings, 
you can open the Control window only 
by performing step 3 of this procedure.
How to operate the Control window
Switching the page
Click one of the Page Switching buttons to 
display the desired setting page.
Setting the access limitation
You can limit a user for accessing any 
particular page.
Administrator: Allowed access to all 
pages
User: Allowed access to all pages except 
the Setup page
Set the access limitation from [Password] of 
the Setup page. 
When you access the Setup page for the first 
time, enter “root” in the Name box and enter 
“Projector” in the Password box of User. 
The Name box of the Administrator is preset 
to “root.”When you change the password, input a new 
password after deleting the password 
(*****) that was set.
If you forget your password, consult with 
qualified Sony personnel.
You can confirm the current settings for the 
projector on the Information page.
Page Switching buttons
Note
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector
Entry area for [Administrator]
Entry area for [User]
Information area 
						

							38Using Network Features
You can control the projector from the 
computer on the Control page.
The functions of the buttons shown in the 
operation area are the same as the keys on 
the remote commander.
Set the e-mail report function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Owner information] to enter 
the owner information recorded in the 
e-mail report.
2Set the timing of the e-mail report.
Click on [Mail Report] to open the Mail 
Report page.Lamp Reminder (Lamp1): Set the 
timing of the email report for lamp 
replacement. To reset Lamp 
Reminder, execute “Lamp Timer 
Reset” on the projector (page 27).
Maintenance Reminder: Set the timing 
of the email report for maintenance. To 
reset Maintenance Reminder, check 
the RESET check box and then click 
on [Apply].
3Enter the outgoing e-mail address in 
the Email Address box then check the 
Report Timing check box of the e-mail 
report to be sent.
4Set the mail account for sending e-
mail reports.
Mail Address: Enter the e-mail address.
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): Enter 
the address of outgoing mail server 
(SMTP).
Required Authentication: Check this 
check box if authentication is required 
for sending e-mail.
Operating the Projector from 
a Computer
Using the e-mail report 
Function
Operation area
1Owner information button
2
3
4
6
5
Mail Report button 
						

							39Using Network Features
Network
Requires the use of POP 
Authentication before sending email 
(POP before SMTP): Check this 
check box to arrange for POP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Incoming Mail Server (POP3): Enter 
the address of the incoming-mail 
server (POP3) to be used for POP 
authentication.
Account Name: Enter the mail account 
name.
Password: Enter the password.
SMTP Authentication: Check this 
check box to arrange for SMTP 
authentication to be performed before 
sending e-mail.
Account Name: Enter the mail account 
name.
Password: Enter the password.
5Confirm the contents of the e-mail 
report.
When you click on [View], the contents 
of the e-mail report are displayed.
6Send the test mail.
Check on the Send test mail check box 
then click on [Apply] to send your test 
mail to the e-mail address you set.
 The email report function will not work if the 
network uses Outbound Port25 blocking, 
which prevents access to the SMTP server.
 You cannot use the following characters to 
enter the characters in the text box: “  ”, “ “ 
”, “ 
\ ”, “ & ”, “ < ”, “ > ”
Set the LAN network function on the Setup 
page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
1Click on [Network] to open the 
Network page.
2Set the items for internet protocol.
Obtain an IP address automatically: 
Automatically provides the network 
settings by a DHCP server function, 
such as the router. The IP Address, 
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, 
Primary DNS, and Secondary DNS 
display the values provided by a 
DHCP server. 
Specify an IP address: Set the network 
manually.
-IP Address: Input the IP address of the 
projector.
-Subnet Mask: Input the subnet mask of 
the projector.
-Default Gateway: Input the default 
gateway of the projector.
-Primary DNS: Input the primary DNS 
server of the projector.
-Secondary DNS: Input the secondary 
DNS server of the projector.
3Set the items for Ethenet.
MAC Address: Displays the MAC 
address of the projector.
Speed: Select the network speed of the 
projector.
Notes
Setting the LAN Network of 
the projector
Network buttonLAN Network 
setting area 
						

							40Using Network Features
Set the WLAN network function on the 
Setup page.
Entered values will not be applied unless 
you click on [Apply].
To use the wireless LAN network, a USB 
wireless LAN module IFU-WLM3 (not 
supplied) is necessary.
1Click the [WLAN Setting] to open the 
WLAN Setting page.
2Enable or disable the radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
Wireless ON: Enables radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
Wireless OFF: Disables radio wave 
output of USB wireless LAN module.
WLAN Network: Set the modes for 
USB wireless LAN module.
3(a) Input the settings for Access 
Point Mode.
When the USB wireless LAN module is 
activated as an access point, set the items 
for the access point.
Network Name (SSID): Input the SSID 
of the access point if “WLAN 
Network” is set to “Access Point” 
(page 40).
The factory setting is “VPL + the 
MAC address of the LAN.”
Channel Setting: Select the channel of 
the access point if “WLAN Network” 
is set to “Access Point” (page 40).
Encryption Type: Select the security 
method of the access point from the 
followings if “WLAN Network” is set 
to “Access Point” (page 40).
Key: Input the password for security 
method of the access point according 
to the selected encryption type as 
below;Setting the WLAN Network of 
the projector
ItemsDescriptions
Access Point Activates USB wireless 
LAN module as an access 
point. Set the items for 
WLAN manually.
Client Activates USB wireless 
LAN module as a client.
3-(a)2WLAN Setting button
Encyption 
Ty p eDescriptions
Open Sets the security method 
of the access point to open 
system authentication.
WEP 64bit Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WEP (64bit).
WEP 128bit Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WEP (128bit).
MIX (WPA-
PSK/WPA2-
PSK (TKIP/
AES))Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
MIX. (corresponding to 
both WPA-PSK (TKIP/
AES) and WPA2-PSK 
(AES) security methods).
WPA2-
PSK(AES)Sets the security method 
of the access point to 
WPA2-PSK (AES).
Encyption 
Typ ePassword
Open The password cannot be 
input.
WEP 64bit Input 5 ASCII characters 
for a password.
WEP  128bit Input 13 ASCII characters 
for a password.