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...Rear/Right Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 13 Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting with a Computer ......17 Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment 19 Selecting the Menu ...Language ..........21 Projecting 23 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 27 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 34 The INFORMATION Menu 35 Maintenance Maintenance 36 Replacing the Lamp...
...Rear/Right Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 13 Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 16 Connecting the Projector 17 Connecting with a Computer ......17 Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment 19 Selecting the Menu ...Language ..........21 Projecting 23 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 27 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 34 The INFORMATION Menu 35 Maintenance Maintenance 36 Replacing the Lamp...
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Do not touch the unit while the adjuster is desirable to install the projector in operation. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. On preventing internal heat buildup After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall ...outlet if it out by the adjuster. Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is...
Do not touch the unit while the adjuster is desirable to install the projector in operation. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to the projector. On preventing internal heat buildup After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall ...outlet if it out by the adjuster. Do not block or place anything near the ventilation holes. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is...
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....) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that the ventilation holes may rise rapidly. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Such installation may cause malfunction. Blocking the ventilation holes • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the...Clean it up , the temperature sensor will be turned off in a location where there is tilted out of the range of the projector. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of paper. When the internal heat builds up . Tilting the unit out of ...
....) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that the ventilation holes may rise rapidly. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Such installation may cause malfunction. Blocking the ventilation holes • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the...Clean it up , the temperature sensor will be turned off in a location where there is tilted out of the range of the projector. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of paper. When the internal heat builds up . Tilting the unit out of ...
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... may affect the reliability of the projector. You can use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with the supplied cable. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) By inserting a Memory Stick...Sony's unique new, highefficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX5) or 1800 ANSI lumen (VPL-CS5). ... 1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are 3) The VPL-CS5 is the color system used frequently are allocated on can also control the projector by connecting the projector...
... may affect the reliability of the projector. You can use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with the supplied cable. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) By inserting a Memory Stick...Sony's unique new, highefficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX5) or 1800 ANSI lumen (VPL-CS5). ... 1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are 3) The VPL-CS5 is the color system used frequently are allocated on can also control the projector by connecting the projector...
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...LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 41. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on the projector with the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is turned on. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5... 60 seconds. During this time, you can turn off with the I / 1 key twice following conditions: - When turning off the projector when the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Once in standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for about two seconds. Lights in red ...
...LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 41. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on the projector with the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is turned on. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5... 60 seconds. During this time, you can turn off with the I / 1 key twice following conditions: - When turning off the projector when the projector is plugged into a wall outlet. Once in standby mode. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for about two seconds. Lights in red ...
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... (exhaust) 8 Connector/Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 12. 9 Rear remote control detector 0 Ventilation holes (intake) qa Lamp cover qs Powered tilt adjuster qd Speaker qf Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington's). Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT... key to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. How to adjust the tilt of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using ...
... (exhaust) 8 Connector/Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 12. 9 Rear remote control detector 0 Ventilation holes (intake) qa Lamp cover qs Powered tilt adjuster qd Speaker qf Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (Kensington's). Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT... key to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. How to adjust the tilt of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using ...
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...AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A 1 POWER SAVING MENU 2 PUSH ENTER VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN 3 LAMP/COVER 4 56 1 POWER SAVING indicator Lights up when the projector is pressed. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Press...the SET SETTING menu is set to the computer, you can Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of Controls 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN indicator Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - When "Power Saving" in power saving mode. When you connect...
...AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A 1 POWER SAVING MENU 2 PUSH ENTER VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN 3 LAMP/COVER 4 56 1 POWER SAVING indicator Lights up when the projector is pressed. Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Press...the SET SETTING menu is set to the computer, you can Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of Controls 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN indicator Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - When "Power Saving" in power saving mode. When you connect...
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When listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp Lights during having access to the audio output of video equipment. • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to "On." Notes • Press the APA ...not remove the Memory Stick while the access lamp is displayed on /standby) key 2 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Adjusts a picture clearest automatically while a signal is set to the S video output (Y/C video output) of Controls GB Normally set to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be inserted.
When listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp Lights during having access to the audio output of video equipment. • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to "On." Notes • Press the APA ...not remove the Memory Stick while the access lamp is displayed on /standby) key 2 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Adjusts a picture clearest automatically while a signal is set to the S video output (Y/C video output) of Controls GB Normally set to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be inserted.
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...time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically. 1 USB hub (general use) (VPL-CX5 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX5 only) Recommended operating environment When you use the USB function, connect the USB cable as...To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output Computer USB...
...time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically. 1 USB hub (general use) (VPL-CX5 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX5 only) Recommended operating environment When you use the USB function, connect the USB cable as...To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output Computer USB...
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... Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB to audio output to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. For more... a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. Setting Up and Projecting Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
... Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB to audio output to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. For more... a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. Setting Up and Projecting Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
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... with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output... you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 20 GB Connecting the Projector
... with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output... you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 20 GB Connecting the Projector
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... PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER 1 Open the connector panel, then plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu presently selected is English. PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode...
... PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER 1 Open the connector panel, then plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the I / 1 key to turn on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The menu presently selected is English. PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode...
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...picture. Note The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" setting. HV: Flips the image .... Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the room temperature or the screen angle. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. H: Flips the image horizontally...
...picture. Note The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" setting. HV: Flips the image .... Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the room temperature or the screen angle. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. H: Flips the image horizontally...
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... vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the input signal. fV Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. You cannot alter the display. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. The displayed value is approximate. The INFORMATION Menu 35 GB I N F O R M... AT I O N fH: fV: Lamp Timer: 48.47kHz 60.00Hz No.23 1024x768 0H Input A Memory number of a input signal...
... vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the input signal. fV Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. You cannot alter the display. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. The displayed value is approximate. The INFORMATION Menu 35 GB I N F O R M... AT I O N fH: fV: Lamp Timer: 48.47kHz 60.00Hz No.23 1024x768 0H Input A Memory number of a input signal...
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... cool. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector Turn off the projector with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. Pull out the lamp unit by loosening a screw with the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with the Projector Lamp). Do not tilt the lamp. Wait for at least an hour for...
... cool. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector Turn off the projector with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. Pull out the lamp unit by loosening a screw with the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with the Projector Lamp). Do not tilt the lamp. Wait for at least an hour for...
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... The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in the following keys on the remote commander in place. 4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is not secured properly. 5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screws. 6 Turn the projector back over. 7 Connect the power cord and... turn the projector to standby mode. 8 Press the following order for less than ...
... The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in the following keys on the remote commander in place. 4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is not secured properly. 5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screws. 6 Turn the projector back over. 7 Connect the power cord and... turn the projector to standby mode. 8 Press the following order for less than ...
Operating Instructions
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... not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of the projector. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. light up. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 36). • The air filter cover is disconnected or the connections are wrong...
... not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of the projector. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. light up. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 36). • The air filter cover is disconnected or the connections are wrong...
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...been adjusted properly. Cause and Remedy • Cable is incorrect. Color balance is not adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 30). • Projector is set to match the color system being input (see page 18). • The sound is incorrect. • Picture has not been adjusted properly....page 25). in the SET SETTING menu to wrong color system. appear. menu properly (see page 29). • The lamp has burnt or dims. c Replace the lamp with the power on the screen and press the APA key. Sound Symptom No sound. The picture is pressed although there...
...been adjusted properly. Cause and Remedy • Cable is incorrect. Color balance is not adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 30). • Projector is set to match the color system being input (see page 18). • The sound is incorrect. • Picture has not been adjusted properly....page 25). in the SET SETTING menu to wrong color system. appear. menu properly (see page 29). • The lamp has burnt or dims. c Replace the lamp with the power on the screen and press the APA key. Sound Symptom No sound. The picture is pressed although there...
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...XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see pages 36 and 37). correctly (see page 36). • The lamp becomes a high temperature. lights up . c Replace the lamp. Others Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. • The lamp...nothing is too high. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Lamp off the power. in 1 min. • Internal temperature is ...LAMP. • It is too high. c Wait for 90 seconds to replace the lamp. The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is out of the acceptable range of the projector...
...XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see pages 36 and 37). correctly (see page 36). • The lamp becomes a high temperature. lights up . c Replace the lamp. Others Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. • The lamp...nothing is too high. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Lamp off the power. in 1 min. • Internal temperature is ...LAMP. • It is too high. c Wait for 90 seconds to replace the lamp. The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is out of the acceptable range of the projector...
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... measure) Light output VPL-CS5: ANSI lumen1) 1800 lm VPL-CX5: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp Mode is set to "High") Throwing distance When the XGA signal is input 40...LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch XGA...VPL-CS5: fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz VPL-CX5: fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 23.6 feet) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above. 1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of the projector...
... measure) Light output VPL-CS5: ANSI lumen1) 1800 lm VPL-CX5: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp Mode is set to "High") Throwing distance When the XGA signal is input 40...LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch XGA...VPL-CS5: fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz VPL-CX5: fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 23.6 feet) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above. 1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of the projector...