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... Function of Controls .10 Top/Front/Left Side 10 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...
... Function of Controls .10 Top/Front/Left Side 10 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...
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... projector has a build-in on the image, the FREEZE key for muting the picture temporarily. You can use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5...
... projector has a build-in on the image, the FREEZE key for muting the picture temporarily. You can use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5...
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... your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector as follows: 1 Press the I / 1 key The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt ... the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/ m/ Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the projector. For details, see "Connector Panel" and "Control Panel" 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...
... your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector as follows: 1 Press the I / 1 key The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt ... the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/ m/ Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the projector. For details, see "Connector Panel" and "Control Panel" 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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... connector When listening to sound output from the computer, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp Lights during having access to "Off." Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a VCR. • VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. •... (Y/C video output) of Controls GB Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is set to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be inserted. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly and the image...
... connector When listening to sound output from the computer, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp Lights during having access to "Off." Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a VCR. • VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. •... (Y/C video output) of Controls GB Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is set to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be inserted. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly and the image...
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... open a file on a mouse. a) L Click key (Rear): Functions as the left button on the screen by using the supplied Remote Commander" on page 25. 6 FUNCTION 1, 2 keys (VPL-CX5 only) When you connect the projector with a computer, you can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. •...
... open a file on a mouse. a) L Click key (Rear): Functions as the left button on the screen by using the supplied Remote Commander" on page 25. 6 FUNCTION 1, 2 keys (VPL-CX5 only) When you connect the projector with a computer, you can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on the screen. •...
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... sure that the battery orientation is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 15 Location and Function of batteries. • If you do not use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from the # side. 2 Replace ...sure to install the battery from battery leakage. Notes on batteries • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is correct when inserting batteries. • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of Controls GB...
... sure that the battery orientation is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 15 Location and Function of batteries. • If you do not use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from the # side. 2 Replace ...sure to install the battery from battery leakage. Notes on batteries • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is correct when inserting batteries. • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of Controls GB...
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...change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. The menu appears. The factory setting is shown as follows: Setting Up and Projecting Front remote control detector FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO ... 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. Input A Vo l u m e : 30 21 Selecting the Menu Language GB PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode: Standard Adjust Picture... The ...
...change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. The menu appears. The factory setting is shown as follows: Setting Up and Projecting Front remote control detector FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO ... 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. Input A Vo l u m e : 30 21 Selecting the Menu Language GB PICTURE SETTING Picture Mode: Standard Adjust Picture... The ...
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The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all -inone LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at the ...starts. Projecting 23 GB Depending on the equipment connected to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / LCD VGA , / , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an all equipment. Projecting Setting Up and Projecting 7 Rear remote control 6 detector FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT...
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all -inone LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at the ...starts. Projecting 23 GB Depending on the equipment connected to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / LCD VGA , / , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an all equipment. Projecting Setting Up and Projecting 7 Rear remote control 6 detector FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT...
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To adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key. F7 or Fx Fn 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. To input from Press INPUT ... position of the picture using the M/m/ For details, see "Auto Input Search" in the SET SETTING menu on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the Remote Commander, press the KEYSTONE key on page 32. • The Smart APA is projected clearly. Notes • If "Auto...
To adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key. F7 or Fx Fn 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. To input from Press INPUT ... position of the picture using the M/m/ For details, see "Auto Input Search" in the SET SETTING menu on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the Remote Commander, press the KEYSTONE key on page 32. • The Smart APA is projected clearly. Notes • If "Auto...
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Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until "V Keystone" appears on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Setting Up and Projecting Note The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/
Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until "V Keystone" appears on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Setting Up and Projecting Note The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/
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Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the Remote Commander. The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is projected (VPL-CX5 only). Use the arrow key (M/m/ This function works when a signal from a computer is input, or when a still picture...
Digital zoom icon 2 Move the icon to the point on the Remote Commander. The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image. This function does not work when a video signal is projected (VPL-CX5 only). Use the arrow key (M/m/ This function works when a signal from a computer is input, or when a still picture...
Operating Instructions
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... roughness. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. "Complete!" About the menu display You can be adjusted depending on the Remote Commander. When the video signal is no signal is input If there is input PICTURE SETTING Video Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture... Dynamic...the screen. If the picture has roughness with the "Dynamic" setting, this setting. To reset items that cannot be reset are not displayed in the projector memory. Items that have been adjusted Press the RESET key on the input signal are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "...
... roughness. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. "Complete!" About the menu display You can be adjusted depending on the Remote Commander. When the video signal is no signal is input If there is input PICTURE SETTING Video Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture... Dynamic...the screen. If the picture has roughness with the "Dynamic" setting, this setting. To reset items that cannot be reset are not displayed in the projector memory. Items that have been adjusted Press the RESET key on the input signal are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue," "...
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... Items Smart APA Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1). When a signal is displayed as 0. When set to an optimum picture. Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note When the aspect ratio of that the picture can be..."H Size." This projector has 20 types of the adjusted data for INPUT-A into which you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if the Smart APA set to the preset memory. SIZE Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19" 25 1328 The following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video...
... Items Smart APA Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1). When a signal is displayed as 0. When set to an optimum picture. Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note When the aspect ratio of that the picture can be..."H Size." This projector has 20 types of the adjusted data for INPUT-A into which you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if the Smart APA set to the preset memory. SIZE Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19" 25 1328 The following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video...
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... menu is used for manual correction using the < or , key. Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the picture. Adjusts the position (height) of the trapezoid is set to "HV" or "V", the... be lower compared with "Low" setting. INSTALL SETTING Tilt... Pressing the f on the TILT adjustment key or M/, key on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the picture. Image Flip Flips the image on the room temperature or the screen angle. Note...
... menu is used for manual correction using the < or , key. Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the picture. Adjusts the position (height) of the trapezoid is set to "HV" or "V", the... be lower compared with "Low" setting. INSTALL SETTING Tilt... Pressing the f on the TILT adjustment key or M/, key on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the picture. Image Flip Flips the image on the room temperature or the screen angle. Note...
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... 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 five seconds each: RESET, Remove dust from the outside of the... lamp. • The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in the following keys on the remote commander in place. Tighten the...
... 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 five seconds each: RESET, Remove dust from the outside of the... lamp. • The power will not turn on if the lamp is securely in the following keys on the remote commander in place. Tighten the...
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...XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 15). The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is broken. c Set the setting of its life. The TEMP/FAN indicator • The fan is unusually high. c Consult with qualified Sony...the frequency is time to "Component." flashes. Frequency is out of the projector. c Check to see if nothing is set to replace the lamp.... the meaning of a computer is detached. Maintenance Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace with a ...
...XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 15). The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is broken. c Set the setting of its life. The TEMP/FAN indicator • The fan is unusually high. c Consult with qualified Sony...the frequency is time to "Component." flashes. Frequency is out of the projector. c Check to see if nothing is set to replace the lamp.... the meaning of a computer is detached. Maintenance Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace with a ...
Operating Instructions
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For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 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 ...VPL-CS5: 5 W VPL-CX5: 7 W) Heat dissipation 819 BTU Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote...
For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. 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 ...VPL-CS5: 5 W VPL-CX5: 7 W) Heat dissipation 819 BTU Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote...
Operating Instructions
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...33 selecting the menu language 21 Location and function of controls connector panel .......... 12 control panel 12 rear/right side/bottom . 10 Remote Commander .. 13 top/front/left side ........ 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 29 INFORMATION Menu 35 INPUT SETTING menu 31 ... 29 Pin assignment 44 Power turn on 23 Power Saving 12, 33 Powered tilt adjuster ...... 11 Precautions 6 R Remote Commander ...... 13 location and function of controls 13 Remote control detector front 11 Reset resettable items 29 resetting the item ........ 29 RGB Enhancer 30 S Scan Converter 31 Screen...
...33 selecting the menu language 21 Location and function of controls connector panel .......... 12 control panel 12 rear/right side/bottom . 10 Remote Commander .. 13 top/front/left side ........ 10 M Menu clearing the menu display 29 INFORMATION Menu 35 INPUT SETTING menu 31 ... 29 Pin assignment 44 Power turn on 23 Power Saving 12, 33 Powered tilt adjuster ...... 11 Precautions 6 R Remote Commander ...... 13 location and function of controls 13 Remote control detector front 11 Reset resettable items 29 resetting the item ........ 29 RGB Enhancer 30 S Scan Converter 31 Screen...