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    							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
    74
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    6 21
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    qk qg
    qjCaution 
    						
    							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
    4
    45
    57
    6
    1 29
    8 q;
    3 qs
    qa
    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
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    1 4
    7
    INPUT
    MENUAPA ECO MODE
    RETURN
    ASPECT
    D ZOOM
    KEYSTONE
    ENTER
    VOLUME
    PATTERN
    FREEZEBLANK
    MUTING
    RESET
    3612
    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)
    12 34 65 
    						
    							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. 
    						
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