Operating Instructions
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... Side 10 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 13 Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 18 Connecting with a Computer ......18 Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment 20 Selecting the Menu Language ..........22 ...The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 39 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance GB Maintenance 41 Replacing the Lamp 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Troubleshooting 44 Warning Messages 46 Caution Messages 47 Other Specifications 49 Index 54 5 GB
... Side 10 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 12 Remote Commander 13 Setting Up and Projecting Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 18 Connecting with a Computer ......18 Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment 20 Selecting the Menu Language ..........22 ...The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 39 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance GB Maintenance 41 Replacing the Lamp 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Troubleshooting 44 Warning Messages 46 Caution Messages 47 Other Specifications 49 Index 54 5 GB
Operating Instructions
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...lamp is still running. Do not block or place anything near these will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to install the projector in operation. Caution The projector is desirable to the projector. Never use a soft dry cloth. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector... material. The powered tilt adjuster of this unit automatically extends when the power is turned on the LCD data projector. The air coming out is not to be changed to have your hand or objects near the ...
...lamp is still running. Do not block or place anything near these will damage the cabinet. • Avoid touching the lens. Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to install the projector in operation. Caution The projector is desirable to the projector. Never use a soft dry cloth. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector... material. The powered tilt adjuster of this unit automatically extends when the power is turned on the LCD data projector. The air coming out is not to be changed to have your hand or objects near the ...
Operating Instructions
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...on its side. The power will be turned off in 1 min." Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is a lot of the projector. Such installation may block the ventilation holes. otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. Clean it up periodically. • Allow adequate air circulation... the block-up . It may cause raising the internal heat of dust; The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause malfunction. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of the adjuster setting. Poorly ventilated Very dusty Avoid installing the unit in a location...
...on its side. The power will be turned off in 1 min." Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is a lot of the projector. Such installation may block the ventilation holes. otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. Clean it up periodically. • Allow adequate air circulation... the block-up . It may cause raising the internal heat of dust; The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause malfunction. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of the adjuster setting. Poorly ventilated Very dusty Avoid installing the unit in a location...
Operating Instructions
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...damage. Usage in High Altitude • When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all other than placing on the top of the projector. Such installation may build up. When transporting the unit ...holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. 2) NTSC4.43 is the color system used frequently are allocated on the...
...damage. Usage in High Altitude • When using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all other than placing on the top of the projector. Such installation may build up. When transporting the unit ...holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. 2) NTSC4.43 is the color system used frequently are allocated on the...
Operating Instructions
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...; High brightness Adopting Sony's unique, high-efficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX6), 1800 ANSI lumen (VPLCS6) or 1500 ANSI lumen (VPL-EX1). • High resolution For VPL-CX6/EX1: Three superhighaperture 0.7-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 pixels, and with external equipment This projector is preset for 25...
...; High brightness Adopting Sony's unique, high-efficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX6), 1800 ANSI lumen (VPLCS6) or 1500 ANSI lumen (VPL-EX1). • High resolution For VPL-CX6/EX1: Three superhighaperture 0.7-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 pixels, and with external equipment This projector is preset for 25...
Operating Instructions
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...you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX6 only) 5 Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector automatically opens when the power is turned on the projector when the projector is turned off with the I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on . 6 Front remote control detector...2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located around the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is plugged into a wall outlet. For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 46. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on page 11. 4 INPUT key ...
...you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX6 only) 5 Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector automatically opens when the power is turned on the projector when the projector is turned off with the I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on . 6 Front remote control detector...2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located around the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is plugged into a wall outlet. For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 46. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on page 11. 4 INPUT key ...
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... picture focus. Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust the tilt of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on page 42. qk Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near... For details, see "Control Panel" and "Connector Panel" on page 12. 9 Rear remote control detector 0 Ventilation holes (intake) qa Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover qs Powered tilt adjuster qd Adjuster (hind pad) Turn the adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture...
... picture focus. Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust the tilt of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on page 42. qk Ventilation holes (intake)/air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near... For details, see "Control Panel" and "Connector Panel" on page 12. 9 Rear remote control detector 0 Ventilation holes (intake) qa Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover qs Powered tilt adjuster qd Adjuster (hind pad) Turn the adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture...
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... Connects to external equipment such as a computer. Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is broken. For details on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see "To connect a 15k RGB/ Component equipment" on a computer...A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 in the menu system. 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN indicator...
... Connects to external equipment such as a computer. Lights up when temperature inside the projector becomes unusually high. - Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is broken. For details on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see "To connect a 15k RGB/ Component equipment" on a computer...A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 in the menu system. 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN indicator...
Operating Instructions
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... listening to sound output from the computer, connect to "On." When you connect the projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. (When you use the VPL-EX1, an optional Remote Commander is set to the audio output of video equipment. 7...the APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen. 13 Location and Function of the VCR. 5 Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only) Lights during having access to the audio output of Controls GB Overview Never insert an object other than the Memory Stick. When listening...
... listening to sound output from the computer, connect to "On." When you connect the projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. (When you use the VPL-EX1, an optional Remote Commander is set to the audio output of video equipment. 7...the APA function will not function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen. 13 Location and Function of the VCR. 5 Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only) Lights during having access to the audio output of Controls GB Overview Never insert an object other than the Memory Stick. When listening...
Operating Instructions
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...general use) (VPL-CX6 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX6 only) Recommended operating environment When you use the projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the ...LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6) (Connect the USB cable to use the USB function, connect the USB cable as illustrated above. When you use a wireless mouse or the Projector...
...general use) (VPL-CX6 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX6 only) Recommended operating environment When you use the projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the ...LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6) (Connect the USB cable to use the USB function, connect the USB cable as illustrated above. When you use a wireless mouse or the Projector...
Operating Instructions
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...video output connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available. For more information, refer to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. to audio output to video ...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 20 GB Connecting the Projector Note The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. To...
...video output connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available. For more information, refer to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. to audio output to video ...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 20 GB Connecting the Projector Note The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. To...
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...." Setting Up and Projecting To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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... when you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 21 Connecting the Projector GB
...." Setting Up and Projecting To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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... when you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 21 Connecting the Projector GB
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... SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING For VPL-CS6/CX6 For VPL-EX1 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. To change the...
... SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING For VPL-CS6/CX6 For VPL-EX1 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. To change the...
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Setting Up and Projecting To Use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, in the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Use the MENU, M/m/
Setting Up and Projecting To Use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, in the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Use the MENU, M/m/
Operating Instructions
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...; You will not be able to turn off and disconnect the AC power cord. In this case, press the I / 1 key to use the projector if you fail to on the next time. Be please aware that you make a note of the selected password. • If you forget your password... arrow keys (M/m/ The security lock is set if the correct password is completed. V Keystone: Auto... INSTALL SETTING X Tilt... Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: On Input A Security Lock enabled! 5 Turn the main power off the power. • The security lock ...
...; You will not be able to turn off and disconnect the AC power cord. In this case, press the I / 1 key to use the projector if you fail to on the next time. Be please aware that you make a note of the selected password. • If you forget your password... arrow keys (M/m/ The security lock is set if the correct password is completed. V Keystone: Auto... INSTALL SETTING X Tilt... Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: On Input A Security Lock enabled! 5 Turn the main power off the power. • The security lock ...
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... color of the picture. Note When the Image Flip is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. On: Turns on the projector's security lock function. V: Flips the image vertically. Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Security Lock Turns on the security lock ...the image horizontally and vertically. High Altitude Mode Off: Use this setting when using the projector at normal altitudes. When the top of the projected picture. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL...
... color of the picture. Note When the Image Flip is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. On: Turns on the projector's security lock function. V: Flips the image vertically. Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Security Lock Turns on the security lock ...the image horizontally and vertically. High Altitude Mode Off: Use this setting when using the projector at normal altitudes. When the top of the projected picture. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL...
Operating Instructions
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....23 1024x768 0H Input A Memory number of a input signal Signal type Menu Items fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. The displayed value is approximate. You cannot alter the display. GB 40 The INFORMATION Menu The displayed... the input signal. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the lamp. Note These only display on .
....23 1024x768 0H Input A Memory number of a input signal Signal type Menu Items fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. The displayed value is approximate. You cannot alter the display. GB 40 The INFORMATION Menu The displayed... the input signal. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the lamp. Note These only display on .
Operating Instructions
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... indicator lights up . Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool. Caution The lamp becomes a high temperature after using the projector Turn off the projector with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. When replacing the lamp after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. Bottom Screws on the...
... indicator lights up . Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool. Caution The lamp becomes a high temperature after using the projector Turn off the projector with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. When replacing the lamp after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. Bottom Screws on the...
Operating Instructions
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...will not turn on the remote commander in the same way as a fluorescent lamp. 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. Remove dust from the outside of... the lamp according to touch the glass surface of the used lamp As the used projector lamp in the following keys on if the lamp is securely in place. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should dispose of a used lamp contains Mercury, dispose of the ventilation...
...will not turn on the remote commander in the same way as a fluorescent lamp. 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. Remove dust from the outside of... the lamp according to touch the glass surface of the used lamp As the used projector lamp in the following keys on if the lamp is securely in place. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should dispose of a used lamp contains Mercury, dispose of the ventilation...
Operating Instructions
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... breaks down . If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector turned on the LCD panel. c Close the air filter cover securely (see page... TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with the power of the projector. c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 29). • The lamp cover is unplugged with qualified Sony personnel. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 42). The powered...
... breaks down . If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector turned on the LCD panel. c Close the air filter cover securely (see page... TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with the power of the projector. c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 29). • The lamp cover is unplugged with qualified Sony personnel. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 42). The powered...