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... 29 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........31 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32 The INFORMATION Menu 34 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 12 Connecting the Projector 13 Connecting a Computer 13 Connecting a VCR 14 Projecting 15 Turning Off the Power 18 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable 22 Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only 22 Off & Go Function 22 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 23 2 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 36 Cleaning the Air ...
... 29 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........31 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32 The INFORMATION Menu 34 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 12 Connecting the Projector 13 Connecting a Computer 13 Connecting a VCR 14 Projecting 15 Turning Off the Power 18 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable 22 Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only 22 Off & Go Function 22 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 23 2 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 36 Cleaning the Air ...
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... data from a computer to the projector via wireless LAN. Note You must have made the required connections. Overview B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are indicated in a "Memory Stick". Operating Instructions (for the VPLCX86/VPL-CX80) (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (VPL-CX76 only) (Japanese and English only...
... data from a computer to the projector via wireless LAN. Note You must have made the required connections. Overview B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are indicated in a "Memory Stick". Operating Instructions (for the VPLCX86/VPL-CX80) (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (VPL-CX76 only) (Japanese and English only...
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...a slide to run a simple presentation without connecting a computer. Variety of network presentations (VPL-CX76 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from a computer to "Operating Instructions for Air Shot" and "Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 Help" on a larger screen even in Help. For more ... picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that does not require the setting up of the network and wireless LAN configurations, allowing you to give a light output of 2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX76), 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX70). It allows the 165...
...a slide to run a simple presentation without connecting a computer. Variety of network presentations (VPL-CX76 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from a computer to "Operating Instructions for Air Shot" and "Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 Help" on a larger screen even in Help. For more ... picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that does not require the setting up of the network and wireless LAN configurations, allowing you to give a light output of 2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX76), 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX70). It allows the 165...
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...Sony Corporation. 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. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business... Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Side Shot is disconnected. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX76 only) Connection to a wireless LAN allows you to move the projector to prevent projection of a picture...
...Sony Corporation. 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. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business... Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Side Shot is disconnected. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX76 only) Connection to a wireless LAN allows you to move the projector to prevent projection of a picture...
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... the respective sides of its life or reaches a high temperature. h ZOOM +/- i SIDE SHOT +/- on page 33 and ""Side Shot" and "V Keystone" Adjustments" on page 49. j Status indicators • POWER SAVING Lights when the projector is turned on, and when it on with the ?/1 key. Press again to operate. ...running after the power is in standby mode, you can turn it is turned off . Once the projector is in standby mode. For details, see "Even when projecting using "Side Shot", the four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to operate. key Adjusts the horizontal...
... the respective sides of its life or reaches a high temperature. h ZOOM +/- i SIDE SHOT +/- on page 33 and ""Side Shot" and "V Keystone" Adjustments" on page 49. j Status indicators • POWER SAVING Lights when the projector is turned on, and when it on with the ?/1 key. Press again to operate. ...running after the power is in standby mode, you can turn it is turned off . Once the projector is in standby mode. For details, see "Even when projecting using "Side Shot", the four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to operate. key Adjusts the horizontal...
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...lit. e USB connector (USB plug for Air Shot (stored on page 14. Connects to the USB connector of a computer. Connector Panel Open the cover to sound output from the wireless LAN card slot when storing the projector in the carrying case. 8 Location and Function...projector to the computer, you use both of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. d Memory Stick slot (for "Memory Stick"" stored on the connected equipment. - Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while the access lamp is not secured firmly. b Wireless LAN card eject button (VPL-CX76 only) c Wireless...
...lit. e USB connector (USB plug for Air Shot (stored on page 14. Connects to the USB connector of a computer. Connector Panel Open the cover to sound output from the wireless LAN card slot when storing the projector in the carrying case. 8 Location and Function...projector to the computer, you use both of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. d Memory Stick slot (for "Memory Stick"" stored on the connected equipment. - Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while the access lamp is not secured firmly. b Wireless LAN card eject button (VPL-CX76 only) c Wireless...
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... equipment such as those on the control panel function identically. c INPUT key d TILT/KEYSTONE (Vertical/ horizontal trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the horizonal/vertical trapezoidal distortion of the video equipment or the computer. Each time you press this jack to restore the sound. Overview this...
... equipment such as those on the control panel function identically. c INPUT key d TILT/KEYSTONE (Vertical/ horizontal trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the horizonal/vertical trapezoidal distortion of the video equipment or the computer. Each time you press this jack to restore the sound. Overview this...
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... within which the commander can use a laser pointer or control a presentation file made using Microsoft PowerPoint when projecting a picture using the Air Shot feature. d B key This key corresponds to change pages of a keyboard. Note A black screen may not be displayed even if you ... direction. Location and Function of your computer. language of the operating system (OS) of Controls 11 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) You can control the projector becomes. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander/Presentation tool and the remote control detector on the Open the...
... within which the commander can use a laser pointer or control a presentation file made using Microsoft PowerPoint when projecting a picture using the Air Shot feature. d B key This key corresponds to change pages of a keyboard. Note A black screen may not be displayed even if you ... direction. Location and Function of your computer. language of the operating system (OS) of Controls 11 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) You can control the projector becomes. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander/Presentation tool and the remote control detector on the Open the...
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..., such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to use a wireless mouse.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we... the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a wireless LAN using the Air Shot, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector To connect a computer Left side When you set your computer's ...
..., such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to use a wireless mouse.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we... the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a wireless LAN using the Air Shot, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Projecting the Picture Connecting the Projector To connect a computer Left side When you set your computer's ...
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...brightness of the room, the state of the screen, or the use the Air Shot/"Memory Stick") (VPL-CX76 only) Input-B Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of...Remote Commander Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on , the Startup screen is projected (VPLCX76 only). In this case, adjust it manually in -one LCD type, you use of the connected equipment so that can be switched by changing your computer, for the input signal from a computer only. ...
...brightness of the room, the state of the screen, or the use the Air Shot/"Memory Stick") (VPL-CX76 only) Input-B Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of...Remote Commander Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on , the Startup screen is projected (VPLCX76 only). In this case, adjust it manually in -one LCD type, you use of the connected equipment so that can be switched by changing your computer, for the input signal from a computer only. ...
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...the USB Cable) When you connect a computer to the projector using the USB cable, you are not using the Air Shot. Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only) When you are using the Air Shot to the procedure explained in "Turning Off the Power,"... then cool it down before storing the projector in "Turning Off the Power" on the operating system (OS) of the...
...the USB Cable) When you connect a computer to the projector using the USB cable, you are not using the Air Shot. Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only) When you are using the Air Shot to the procedure explained in "Turning Off the Power,"... then cool it down before storing the projector in "Turning Off the Power" on the operating system (OS) of the...
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...Shows the selected input channel. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Input-B Select: Air Shot Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Illumination: On Panel Key Lock: Off 24 Using a MENU Sub menu Menu ... press the , or ENTER key. The projector is input. Display items Input signal indicator 3 Select an item. You can hide this indicator using "Status" on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. For Input-B: Shows "Air Shot" or "Memory Stick" (VPL-CX76 only) For Video/S-Video input: Shows "...
...Shows the selected input channel. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Input-B Select: Air Shot Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Illumination: On Panel Key Lock: Off 24 Using a MENU Sub menu Menu ... press the , or ENTER key. The projector is input. Display items Input signal indicator 3 Select an item. You can hide this indicator using "Status" on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. For Input-B: Shows "Air Shot" or "Memory Stick" (VPL-CX76 only) For Video/S-Video input: Shows "...
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... "Component," or "Video GBR" signal input via Input-B. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Input-B Select: Air Shot Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Illumination: On Panel Key Lock: Off Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Functions Initial...APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on (only when "startup" in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-CX76 only) /Video/S-Video. When the color system of the projector.
... "Component," or "Video GBR" signal input via Input-B. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Input-B Select: Air Shot Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Illumination: On Panel Key Lock: Off Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Functions Initial...APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on (only when "startup" in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-CX76 only) /Video/S-Video. When the color system of the projector.
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... Focus Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. V Keystone: Auto Side Shot: 0 Auto Focus: On Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Test Pattern: Off Lamp Mode: Standard Lens Control: On High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Input-A ...
... Focus Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. V Keystone: Auto Side Shot: 0 Auto Focus: On Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Test Pattern: Off Lamp Mode: Standard Lens Control: On High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Input-A ...
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...has been set to "On," turns on the projector do not function. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • Even when projecting using "Side Shot", the four sides of a picture may sometimes ...not be parallel to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of a screen frame. Set to the respective sides of Off 1,500 m...
...has been set to "On," turns on the projector do not function. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • Even when projecting using "Side Shot", the four sides of a picture may sometimes ...not be parallel to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of a screen frame. Set to the respective sides of Off 1,500 m...
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... with the presentation tool (VPLCX76 only). • The USB cable is being used. • The Air Shot is not being used is not connected. c Connect the projector to ON. • The PJ NETWORK selector switch is muted. c The presentation tool is designed to operate the device connected via the USB cable... Commander or adjust "Volume" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 9). • The sound is disconnected or the connections are operating the Air Shot (VPL-CX76 only). c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 13). • The audio connecting cable used .
... with the presentation tool (VPLCX76 only). • The USB cable is being used. • The Air Shot is not being used is not connected. c Connect the projector to ON. • The PJ NETWORK selector switch is muted. c The presentation tool is designed to operate the device connected via the USB cable... Commander or adjust "Volume" on the PICTURE SETTING menu (see page 9). • The sound is disconnected or the connections are operating the Air Shot (VPL-CX76 only). c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 13). • The audio connecting cable used .
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... to the maximum using "Side Shot" and "V Keystone" is described below. Screen a a b b a: Tilting angle of "Side Shot" and "V Keystone" The adjustable distortion area using "Side Shot." FOCUS - + ZOOM - + SIDE SHOT - + POWER SAVING TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER SIDE SHOT - + SIDE SHOT key Adjustment Areas of the projector in the "V Keystone" adjustment area b: "Side Shot" (H Keystone adjustment) area Others "Side...
... to the maximum using "Side Shot" and "V Keystone" is described below. Screen a a b b a: Tilting angle of "Side Shot" and "V Keystone" The adjustable distortion area using "Side Shot." FOCUS - + ZOOM - + SIDE SHOT - + POWER SAVING TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER SIDE SHOT - + SIDE SHOT key Adjustment Areas of the projector in the "V Keystone" adjustment area b: "Side Shot" (H Keystone adjustment) area Others "Side...