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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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...accessible. • The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it out by the adjuster. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is completed. • Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit. Do not block or place anything near these will damage... avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the LCD data projector. The powered tilt adjuster of this unit automatically extends when the power is turned on the lens, use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner....
...accessible. • The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it out by the adjuster. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is completed. • Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit. Do not block or place anything near these will damage... avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the LCD data projector. The powered tilt adjuster of this unit automatically extends when the power is turned on the lens, use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner....
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...air filter will function with the message "High temp.! Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of Controls" on page 10. 7 Notes on its side. Toppling the unit Avoid using as a piece of the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes • Avoid installing the ... prevent internal heat build-up . These installations may block the ventilation holes. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. For details on the ventilation holes (intake/ exhaust), see "Location and Function of more than 30 cm...
...air filter will function with the message "High temp.! Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of Controls" on page 10. 7 Notes on its side. Toppling the unit Avoid using as a piece of the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes • Avoid installing the ... prevent internal heat build-up . These installations may block the ventilation holes. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. For details on the ventilation holes (intake/ exhaust), see "Location and Function of more than 30 cm...
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...supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can also control the projector by connecting the equipment with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) By inserting a Memory Stick into... be used frequently are 3) The VPL-CS5 is disconnected, and the MUTING PIC key for the VPL-CX5 only. High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting Sony's unique new, highefficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of the projector. signals. 2) NTSC4.43 is...
...supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can also control the projector by connecting the equipment with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) By inserting a Memory Stick into... be used frequently are 3) The VPL-CS5 is disconnected, and the MUTING PIC key for the VPL-CX5 only. High brightness, high picture quality • High brightness Adopting Sony's unique new, highefficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of the projector. signals. 2) NTSC4.43 is...
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... A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5 only) 10 GB Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side 1 TILT 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 Rear/Right Side/Bottom qd qf 9 0 qg qa qh qs qj t 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan runs... screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds. For details on the 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. - Location and Function of Controls The ON/ STANDBY indicator...
... A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5 only) 10 GB Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side 1 TILT 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 Rear/Right Side/Bottom qd qf 9 0 qg qa qh qs qj t 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan runs... screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds. For details on the 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. - Location and Function of Controls The ON/ STANDBY indicator...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...saving mode. Lights up when the projector is in the SET SETTING menu is set to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is pressed. For details, see page 41. 6 LAMP/COVER indicator Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - When you ...connect the projector to external equipment such as a computer. In power saving mode, any key is input for upstream, 4-...
...saving mode. Lights up when the projector is in the SET SETTING menu is set to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is pressed. For details, see page 41. 6 LAMP/COVER indicator Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - When you ...connect the projector to external equipment such as a computer. In power saving mode, any key is input for upstream, 4-...
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... 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 cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to 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...
... 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 cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to 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...
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...connecting. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB Setting Up and Projecting Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect a VCR ...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 ...
...connecting. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB Setting Up and Projecting Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect a VCR ...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 ...
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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 ... INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 20 GB Connecting the Projector
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 ... INPUT SETTING menu according 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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... INPUT APA MENU 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. PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode: Standard Adjust Picture...
... INPUT APA MENU 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. PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode: Standard Adjust Picture...
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..." for changing the settings of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" setting. V: Flips the image vertically. The brightness of the projector. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... INSTALL SETTING Tilt... When the top of the projected picture. HV: Flips the image...
..." for changing the settings of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" setting. V: Flips the image vertically. The brightness of the projector. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... INSTALL SETTING Tilt... When the top of the projected picture. HV: Flips the image...
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... a high temperature after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. If you touch the lamp, you can see its underside. Turn the projector over . 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw with the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Note For safety sake, do not...
... a high temperature after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. If you touch the lamp, you can see its underside. Turn the projector over . 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening a screw with the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Note For safety sake, do not...
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Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 300 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector to touch the glass surface of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. Tighten the screws. Maintenance Notes • Be careful not... order for less than five seconds each: RESET, Fold the handle. 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 on the remote commander in place.
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 300 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector to touch the glass surface of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. Tighten the screws. Maintenance Notes • Be careful not... order for less than five seconds each: RESET, Fold the handle. 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 on the remote commander in place.
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... is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." Maintenance Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to the AC outlet again, then turn off and on the connected computer.... The AC power cord is detached. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 24). • The picture is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Connect the power cord plug to diagnose and...
... is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." Maintenance Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to the AC outlet again, then turn off and on the connected computer.... The AC power cord is detached. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 24). • The picture is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Connect the power cord plug to diagnose and...
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... page 24). • Condensation has occurred on the lens. The picture is pressed although there are wrong. c Adjust the focus (see page 30). • Projector is set to the input signal (see page 18). • The sound is incorrect. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 33). c ...with a new one (see page 25). c Adjust the sound (see page 36). 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. c Check that the proper connections have been...
... page 24). • Condensation has occurred on the lens. The picture is pressed although there are wrong. c Adjust the focus (see page 30). • Projector is set to the input signal (see page 18). • The sound is incorrect. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 33). c ...with a new one (see page 25). c Adjust the sound (see page 36). 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. c Check that the proper connections have been...
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...36 and 37). c Check to XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 33). in 1 min. • Internal temperature is unusually high. c Replace the lamp (see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. Please replace the LAMP. • It is detached. The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up . lights...resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. correctly (see page 17). c Turn off in the SET SETTING menu is broken. c Set the setting of its life. Lamp off the power. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. flashes. c Set "Input-A ...
...36 and 37). c Check to XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 33). in 1 min. • Internal temperature is unusually high. c Replace the lamp (see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. Please replace the LAMP. • It is detached. The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up . lights...resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. correctly (see page 17). c Turn off in the SET SETTING menu is broken. c Set the setting of its life. Lamp off the power. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. flashes. c Set "Input-A ...
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B Other Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 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 panel with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms...Lamp 165 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 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 a measuring method of the projector...
B Other Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 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 panel with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms...Lamp 165 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 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 a measuring method of the projector...
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For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 1) VPS-50C may not be available in some areas. B type (1) (1-790-081-31) CD-ROM (Application software) (VPL-CX5 only) (1) Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Air filter (for replacement)...2 5/8 × 9 inches) (w/h/d) (without notice. GB 44 Specifications Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C150 (for replacement) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Reference Card (1) Ferrite core (1) Memory Stick (1) (VPL-CX5 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without the projection parts) Mass Approx....
For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 1) VPS-50C may not be available in some areas. B type (1) (1-790-081-31) CD-ROM (Application software) (VPL-CX5 only) (1) Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Air filter (for replacement)...2 5/8 × 9 inches) (w/h/d) (without notice. GB 44 Specifications Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C150 (for replacement) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Reference Card (1) Ferrite core (1) Memory Stick (1) (VPL-CX5 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without the projection parts) Mass Approx....
