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...Location and Function of Controls .... 6 Top/Front/Left Side 6 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 6 Control Panel 7 Connector Panel 8 Remote Commander 9 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only 11 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 24 The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......26 The INPUT SETTING Menu .............. MENU SETTING Menu ...........31 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32 The INFORMATION Menu 34 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 12 Connecting the Projector 13 Connecting a Computer 13 Connecting a VCR 14 Projecting 15 Turning Off the Power 18 Convenient Functions Selecting...
...Location and Function of Controls .... 6 Top/Front/Left Side 6 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 6 Control Panel 7 Connector Panel 8 Remote Commander 9 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only 11 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 24 The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......26 The INPUT SETTING Menu .............. MENU SETTING Menu ...........31 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32 The INFORMATION Menu 34 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 12 Connecting the Projector 13 Connecting a Computer 13 Connecting a VCR 14 Projecting 15 Turning Off the Power 18 Convenient Functions Selecting...
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...brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that does not require the setting up of the supplied wireless LAN card (for the projector) and the USB wireless LAN module (for video input. Use of the network and wireless LAN configurations, allowing you to start a wireless presentation easily... Remote Commander away from a computer to give a light output of network presentations (VPL-CX76 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from the projector. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to the projector via a wireless LAN. Variety of 2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX76), 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-...
...brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that does not require the setting up of the supplied wireless LAN card (for the projector) and the USB wireless LAN module (for video input. Use of the network and wireless LAN configurations, allowing you to start a wireless presentation easily... Remote Commander away from a computer to give a light output of network presentations (VPL-CX76 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from the projector. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to the projector via a wireless LAN. Variety of 2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX76), 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-...
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...Remote Commander. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business... trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Side Shot is disconnected. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX76 only) Connection to a wireless LAN allows you to move the projector to SNMP. This prevents the projector from the ...
...Remote Commander. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business... trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Side Shot is disconnected. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX76 only) Connection to a wireless LAN allows you to move the projector to SNMP. This prevents the projector from the ...
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Location and Function of the projected picture. h Rear remote control detector i Adjusters (hind pad) Turn the appropriate adjuster to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ n Ventilation holes ... place your hand near the ventilation holes as this may cause injury. • To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 500 hours. b Front remote control detector c Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector opens automatically when the power is turned on page 7. d Powered tilt adjuster e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f ...
Location and Function of the projected picture. h Rear remote control detector i Adjusters (hind pad) Turn the appropriate adjuster to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ n Ventilation holes ... place your hand near the ventilation holes as this may cause injury. • To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 500 hours. b Front remote control detector c Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector opens automatically when the power is turned on page 7. d Powered tilt adjuster e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f ...
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... when storing the projector in the opposite direction. Note Remove the wireless LAN card from video equipment or a computer, connect via Connects to the output connector of Controls For details, see the attached "Operating Instructions for standard/ Duo size) (VPL-CX76 only) A "Memory Stick" can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. For...
... when storing the projector in the opposite direction. Note Remove the wireless LAN card from video equipment or a computer, connect via Connects to the output connector of Controls For details, see the attached "Operating Instructions for standard/ Duo size) (VPL-CX76 only) A "Memory Stick" can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. For...
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... audio output from the speaker. c INPUT key d TILT/KEYSTONE (Vertical/ horizontal trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the horizonal/vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a VCR. • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output...
... audio output from the speaker. c INPUT key d TILT/KEYSTONE (Vertical/ horizontal trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the horizonal/vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Remote Commander The keys that have the same names as a VCR. • S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the S video output...
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... or a setting item is displayed on this unit. n M/m/ For details, see "Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable)" on the screen. Resets the value of a computer only when the projector is pressed. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on page 22. m D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- l RESET...
... or a setting item is displayed on this unit. n M/m/ For details, see "Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable)" on the screen. Resets the value of a computer only when the projector is pressed. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on page 22. m D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- l RESET...
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...batteries with a coin (a) and remove the battery case (c). Direct the Remote Commander/ Presentation tool toward the front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed. Notes on the projector. language of the operating system (OS) of a keyboard. When you...Remote Commander/Presentation tool and the remote control detector on the laser beam • Do not look into the laser transmitter. • Do not aim the laser at people. d B key This key corresponds to change pages of Controls 11 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) You can control the projector...
...batteries with a coin (a) and remove the battery case (c). Direct the Remote Commander/ Presentation tool toward the front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed. Notes on the projector. language of the operating system (OS) of a keyboard. When you...Remote Commander/Presentation tool and the remote control detector on the laser beam • Do not look into the laser transmitter. • Do not aim the laser at people. d B key This key corresponds to change pages of Controls 11 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) You can control the projector...
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... Intelligent Auto-setup starts. Projecting 15 setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector... Left side Projecting ON/STANDBY indicator Projecting the Picture Rear remote control detector to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output VCR A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD...
... Intelligent Auto-setup starts. Projecting 15 setting on the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector... Left side Projecting ON/STANDBY indicator Projecting the Picture Rear remote control detector to audio output (L) to audio output (R) to video GBR/ component output VCR A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD...
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... equipment so that it is projected clearly. In this case, adjust it may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by selecting with the automatic focus adjustment is effective for example a notebook, or an all-in... turned on, the Startup screen is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the Remote Commander to 150inch. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the screen (VPL-CX76 only). • If "Auto Input Search" is projected (VPLCX76 ...
... equipment so that it is projected clearly. In this case, adjust it may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by selecting with the automatic focus adjustment is effective for example a notebook, or an all-in... turned on, the Startup screen is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the Remote Commander to 150inch. For details, see "Auto Input Search" on the screen (VPL-CX76 only). • If "Auto Input Search" is projected (VPLCX76 ...
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... displays. The selected menu appears. 5 Press the M or m key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the , or ENTER key. ON/STANDBY indicator Front remote control detector 4 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. The menu currently selected is English. The menu changes to... the selected language. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select a language, then press the ENTER key.
... displays. The selected menu appears. 5 Press the M or m key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the , or ENTER key. ON/STANDBY indicator Front remote control detector 4 Press the M or m key to select "Language," then press the , or ENTER key. The menu currently selected is English. The menu changes to... the selected language. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 6 Press the M, m, < or , key to select a language, then press the ENTER key.
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... Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only) When you are not using the Remote Commander. Note Make sure that the lens protector has closed and the powered tilt adjuster has been retracted into the projector, you can unplug the AC power cord. The following keys on the...
... Computer Using the Supplied Presentation Tool (When Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 only) When you are not using the Remote Commander. Note Make sure that the lens protector has closed and the powered tilt adjuster has been retracted into the projector, you can unplug the AC power cord. The following keys on the...
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The digital zoom icon appears in a "Memory Stick" is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. Convenient Functions Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of the image. Digital zoom icon Use the arrow key (M/m/ This function works when a signal from a computer is input, or when a still picture (except a movie picture) stored in the center of the image to enlarge. This function does not work when a video signal is projected.
The digital zoom icon appears in a "Memory Stick" is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. Convenient Functions Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of the image. Digital zoom icon Use the arrow key (M/m/ This function works when a signal from a computer is input, or when a still picture (except a movie picture) stored in the center of the image to enlarge. This function does not work when a video signal is projected.
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... is pressed. If no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. Items that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is factory preset values. menu. • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the "Adjust Picture..." Adjustments and Settings... this item." To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander. appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on ...
... is pressed. If no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. Items that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is factory preset values. menu. • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the "Adjust Picture..." Adjustments and Settings... this item." To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander. appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on ...
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...Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on (only when "startup" in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-CX76 only) /Video/S-Video. If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Auto Input Search When set to "On," the... the APA key on the Remote Commander. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you want to "Off" (VPL-CX76 only)) or the INPUT key is PAL60, select "PAL." When the color system of the projector.
...Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on (only when "startup" in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-CX76 only) /Video/S-Video. If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Auto Input Search When set to "On," the... the APA key on the Remote Commander. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you want to "Off" (VPL-CX76 only)) or the INPUT key is PAL60, select "PAL." When the color system of the projector.
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... and hold the MENU key for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the On projector lights when the projector is on. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Front & Rear Selects ...whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear detector only...
... and hold the MENU key for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the On projector lights when the projector is on. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Front & Rear Selects ...whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear detector only...
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... manual correction using the V Keystone Side Shot Auto Focus Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the projected picture. V Keystone: Auto Side Shot: 0 Auto Focus: On Image Flip: Off...
... manual correction using the V Keystone Side Shot Auto Focus Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the projected picture. V Keystone: Auto Side Shot: 0 Auto Focus: On Image Flip: Off...
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...the four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of a screen frame. Off When set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. Setting items Lens Control High Altitude Mode Security Lock Functions Initial setting... When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Off," the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the On Remote Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the...
...the four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude of a screen frame. Off When set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. Setting items Lens Control High Altitude Mode Security Lock Functions Initial setting... When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "Off," the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the On Remote Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the...
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Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the USA This product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your hands into the lamp replacement slot, and do not ... not turn on if the lamp is securely in place (a). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the United States.
Disposal of this product may be turned on the Remote Commander in the USA This product contains mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your hands into the lamp replacement slot, and do not ... not turn on if the lamp is securely in place (a). Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the following keys on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. If not, the projector cannot be regulated if sold in the United States.