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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
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... material, it is still running. On cleaning • To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is on , and is put away automatically when the power is recommended. Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. •... automatic operation is hot. • Be careful not to be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a soft cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the...
... material, it is still running. On cleaning • To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is on , and is put away automatically when the power is recommended. Never use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. •... automatic operation is hot. • Be careful not to be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a soft cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the...
Operating Instructions
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...of the range of paper. Clean it up , the temperature sensor will be obstructed. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Avoid using as a piece of the adjuster setting. Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is a lot of... may rise rapidly. When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up periodically. • Allow adequate air circulation to the projector. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of dust; Overview Notes on Installation Unsuitable Installation Do not install the...
...of the range of paper. Clean it up , the temperature sensor will be obstructed. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Avoid using as a piece of the adjuster setting. Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is a lot of... may rise rapidly. When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up periodically. • Allow adequate air circulation to the projector. Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of dust; Overview Notes on Installation Unsuitable Installation Do not install the...
Operating Instructions
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...The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. 2) NTSC4.43 is manufactured using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); Such installation may build up. otherwise, the internal heat may cause color shading or shorten the lamp ...the soft case, do not drop the unit or subject it to shock, as this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with an uneven surface, ...
...The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. 2) NTSC4.43 is manufactured using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); Such installation may build up. otherwise, the internal heat may cause color shading or shorten the lamp ...the soft case, do not drop the unit or subject it to shock, as this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all can be displayed. • Compatible with an uneven surface, ...
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... • Light weight/small size/simple design This projector has been miniaturized to function for this projector. ...3) The VPL-CS6 is preset for 25 kinds of input signals. 4) The Remote Commander available for 38 kinds3) (VPL-CX6/EX1) of input signals. You can make the ... • 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 ...
... • Light weight/small size/simple design This projector has been miniaturized to function for this projector. ...3) The VPL-CS6 is preset for 25 kinds of input signals. 4) The Remote Commander available for 38 kinds3) (VPL-CX6/EX1) of input signals. You can make the ... • 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 ...
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...Rear/Right Side/Bottom 1 I / 1 key. Flashes in standby mode. 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 the projector with the I / 1 key twice following conditions: - Location and Function of Controls Lights in ... key for turning off . During this time, 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 off the power, see "How to use the powered tilt...
...Rear/Right Side/Bottom 1 I / 1 key. Flashes in standby mode. 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 the projector with the I / 1 key twice following conditions: - Location and Function of Controls Lights in ... key for turning off . During this time, 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 off the power, see "How to use the powered tilt...
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... 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 the Remote Commander to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture. You may cause .... 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 display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/ qj Zoom...
... 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 the Remote Commander to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture. You may cause .... 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 display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/ qj Zoom...
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...Component equipment" on -screen menu. Connects to external equipment such as a computer. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Press again to clear the menu. 3 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G) Select the menu or to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the first 60... seconds after the lamp goes out. 2 MENU key Displays the on page 21. 12 GB Location and Function of Controls Fashes...
...Component equipment" on -screen menu. Connects to external equipment such as a computer. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Press again to clear the menu. 3 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G) Select the menu or to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the first 60... seconds after the lamp goes out. 2 MENU key Displays the on page 21. 12 GB Location and Function of Controls Fashes...
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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 required to control the mouse function with a Remote Commander.) The supplied application software (VPL-CX6 only) can be installed in the ...SET SETTING menu is input from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only) Lights during having access to the Memory Stick. Used when "Smart APA" in the computer attached to sound output from a computer. ...
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 required to control the mouse function with a Remote Commander.) The supplied application software (VPL-CX6 only) can be installed in the ...SET SETTING menu is input from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR. 5 Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only) Lights during having access to the Memory Stick. Used when "Smart APA" in the computer attached to sound output from a computer. ...
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...following devices automatically. 1 USB hub (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 a wireless mouse or the Projector Station.) a) Use a no-resistance cable. In ... 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 a computer by using the USB cable. • This projector is...
...following devices automatically. 1 USB hub (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 a wireless mouse or the Projector Station.) a) Use a no-resistance cable. In ... 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 a computer by using the USB cable. • This projector is...
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...commercially available plug adaptor. To connect a VCR Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 20 GB... 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. When you are connecting. to audio output to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect ...
...commercially available plug adaptor. To connect a VCR Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 20 GB... 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. When you are connecting. to audio output to video output a) Use a no-resistance cable. To connect ...
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... SETTING menu according 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...
... SETTING menu according 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...
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... Front remote control detector PRO AUDIO ACCESS INPUT A POWER 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. Input A Vo l u m e : 30 22 GB ...
... Front remote control detector PRO AUDIO ACCESS INPUT A POWER 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. Input A Vo l u m e : 30 22 GB ...
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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/ 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.
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... and 3, or a key other than the MENU, arrow keys (M/m/ It is set if the correct password is not available. 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... will not be able to use the projector if you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be set to turn off and disconnect the AC power cord. 4 The setting for entering the password is...
... and 3, or a key other than the MENU, arrow keys (M/m/ It is set if the correct password is not available. 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... will not be able to use the projector if you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be set to turn off and disconnect the AC power cord. 4 The setting for entering the password is...
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... on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set. On: Use this setting when using the < or , key. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode: Off Security Lock... color of the screen when no signal is set to "HV" or "V", the Lamp Mode works with the "High" setting. Security Lock Turns on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the projected image will be lower compared with ...
... on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set. On: Use this setting when using the < or , key. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode: Off Security Lock... color of the screen when no signal is set to "HV" or "V", the Lamp Mode works with the "High" setting. Security Lock Turns on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the projected image will be lower compared with ...
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The displayed value is approximate. fV Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Note These only display on . The displayed value is approximate. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu ... horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the input signal. 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 Signal type Menu Items fH Displays the horizontal frequency of...
The displayed value is approximate. fV Displays the vertical frequency of the lamp. Note These only display on . The displayed value is approximate. Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu ... horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the input signal. 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 Signal type Menu Items fH Displays the horizontal frequency of...
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... at least an hour for the lamp to cool. Notes • If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector Turn off the projector with the Phillips screwdriver. Bottom Screws on the lamp unit with the I / 1 key. When...
... at least an hour for the lamp to cool. Notes • If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after using the projector Turn off the projector with the Phillips screwdriver. Bottom Screws on the lamp unit with the I / 1 key. When...
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...Fold the handle. Remove dust from the outside of a fluorescent lamp, you should be cleaned every 300 hours. 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. Notes •...for less than five seconds each: RESET, As the materials used projector lamp in place. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the =/1 key lights in the following keys on if the lamp is securely in the same way as a fluorescent lamp. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should dispose of a...
...Fold the handle. Remove dust from the outside of a fluorescent lamp, you should be cleaned every 300 hours. 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. Notes •...for less than five seconds each: RESET, As the materials used projector lamp in place. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the =/1 key lights in the following keys on if the lamp is securely in the same way as a fluorescent lamp. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should dispose of a...
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...c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 29). • The lamp cover is incorrect. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not set to output... case of the projector. Picture Symptom No picture. c Change the desktop pattern on . c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 42). The picture is disconnected or the connections are wrong. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Cause and ...
...c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 29). • The lamp cover is incorrect. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not set to output... case of the projector. Picture Symptom No picture. c Change the desktop pattern on . c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 42). The picture is disconnected or the connections are wrong. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Cause and ...