Sony VPL-CS3 Product Sheet

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VPL-CS3

SVGA Micro-portable LCD Projector

You'll always make a positive impression with this stylishly co

If you're considering a personal projector, you'll want easy portability and simple operation.
The VPL-CS3 gives you all that and more. Ultra-compact and light,it goes with you anywhere,sets up
quickly, and delivers bright,clear images. Quiet operation and numerous practical features make it ideal
for a wide range of uses. With its elegant design and outstanding performance,the VPL-CS3 is sure to make
a favorable impression on your audience.

N

ew, innovative style

The VPL-CS3 sets new standards in visual
styling with its simple, yet sophisticated
external design. At first glance it appears
as a simple, smooth shape – no lens, no
projector controls, no connectors. Then,
at the touch of a button, the front panel
flips on to the top of the unit so that the
operational controls now face upwards
for convenient operation. Twin speakers,
mounted on either side of the controls, are
angled for optimum stereo imaging. A
second panel on the side of the unit opens
to reveal the input connectors.

H

andy and portable

The VPL-CS3 is ultra­compact and lightweight,
weighing approximately

2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz). Images
with a brightness of 700
ANSI lumens* are projected with excellent
picture quality from three 0.7-inch, true
SVGA (800 x 600) resolution LCD panels.
Its small size and light weight make the
VPL-CS3 easy to
carry in its supplied
carr ying bag, so
that its clear and
brilliant images can
be projected
anytime, anywhere.

Q

uiet operation

Fan noise is reduced with a new air
discharge system, with the exhaust
positioned on the front of the unit.
This means that the VPL-CS3 r uns very
quietly and the discharged air is kept away
from the audience during presentations.

S

mart presentations

Useful Remote Control Unit

The supplied remote control unit, RM-PJ2,
helps make presentations look smart and
effective. It has dedicated
buttons for the Digital
Zoom and Freeze
functions. Direct key
control of Digital
Keystone Adjustment
is also possible with
this card-size remote
control unit.

RM-PJ2

S

imple setup

Multiscan®Converter

The VPL-CS3 has a built-in Multiscan
converter and accepts a var iety of input
signals: composite video,component video
and RGB video,as well as PC signals up to
XGA. And with presets for 25 different
signals, images can be reproduced in the
most suitable signal mode in an instant.

Digital Keystone Correction

Keystone distor tion of up to 15 degrees can
be digitally corrected from the On-Screen
Display or the supplied remote control unit.
Images can be projected with the correct
geometry even where installation space is
limited.

APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)

With APA, a single-button “press and play”
operation ensures that the display is
correctly sized and adjusted for optimum
picture performance.

Height Adjuster

The projector’s shooting angle can be
adjusted using the height adjuster, providing
flexible projector installation setup.

OSD

The On-Screen Display for projector
control is available in seven languages:English ,
French, Spanish, Ger man, Italian,Japanese and
Chinese. Its screen position and color can
be altered, depending on user preference.

4-times Digital Zoom

Any one section of the projected image can
be zoomed in during a presentation to assist
in conveying a clear message.

Freeze

The Freeze function displays a freeze-frame
while preparing or switching to the next image.

Stereo Speakers

The VPL-CS3 is equipped with two
speakers, heightening the effectiveness of
the presentations by adding stereo audio.

Specifications

OPTICAL

Projection system
LCD panel

0.7-inch p-Si TFT LCD panel,1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels x 3)
Projection lens
Lamp
Screen coverage
Light output
Throwing distance
(Screen size*

2

)
40-inch
60-inch
80-inch
100-inch
120-inch
150-inch

SIGNALS

Color system
Resolution

RGB (fH: 15 to 70 kHz,fV: 48 to 85 Hz), 15 kHz component 50/60 Hz system,

GENERAL

Acceptable signals

Cabinet color
Speaker
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Dimensions
Weight
Heat dissipation

INPUTS /
OUTPUTS

VIDEO IN

Composite
Y/C IN

Y
C

Burst 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC),75 Ω or 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL),75 Ω

INPUT A

Analog RGB/Component

R/R-Y
G
G with Sync/Y
B/B-Y

SYNC/HD

Composite sync
Horizontal sync

VD

Vertical sync

AUDIO IN

SAFETY REGULATIONS

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Remote Commander RM-PJ2,Monitor Cable, Carrying Bag, Ferite Core,

CR2025 Battery,Air Filter,AC Power Cord,Operation Manual, Quick Reference Sheet

*1ANSI lumens is a measuring method of the American National Standards Institute IT7.228.

2

Viewable area, measured diagonally.

*

3 LCD panels, 1 lens projection system

1.3 times zoom lens, F1.8 to 2.2,f28.4 to 34.0 mm
120 W UHP lamp

40 to 150 inches (viewable area, measured diagonally)

700 ANSI lumens*

1586 to 1837 mm
2402 to 2777 mm
3217 to 3716 mm
4033 to 4656 mm
4849 to 5596 mm
6072 to 7005 mm

NTSC, PAL,SECAM, NTSC

VIDEO: 600 TV lines,RGB: 800 x 600 pixels

composite video,Y/C video

Max. 0.5 W x 2 (stereo)

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Max. 190 W, Standby 5 W

0 to 35

2

75 (W) x 65 (H) x 214 (D) mm (10

Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz)

Phono, 1.0 Vp-p ±2 dB,sync negative, 75 Ω

1.0 Vp-p ±2 dB,sync negative, 75 Ω

HD D-sub 15-pin (female)

0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB,positive, 75 Ω

0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB,positive, 75 Ω

1.0 Vp-p ±2 dB,sync negative, 75 Ω

0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB,positive, 75 Ω

1.0 to 5.0 Vp-p,high impedance positive/negative

1.0 to 5.0 Vp-p,high impedance positive/negative

1.0 to 5.0 Vp-p,high impedance positive/negative

Stereo mini jack, 500 mV rms,impedance more than 47 kΩ

UL1950, cUL (CSA No.950),FCC Class B, IC Class B,

NEMKO (EN60950), CE (LVD, EMC),C-Tick, CCIB

VPL-CS3

4.43, PAL-M,PAL-N

Silky Silver

°C (32 to 95 °F)

35 to 85 %

648.4 BTU

Mini DIN 4-pin

Preset Data of Input Signals

Memory

No.

Preset Signal

fH

(kHz)

(Hz)

Polarity

H/V

fV

1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 N/N
2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 N/N
3 15 K RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G

1

4 15 K RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G
5
6 640 x 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 P/N
7 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 P/N
8 640 x 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 N/N

9 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 N/P
10 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 N/P
11 640 x 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 N/N
12 Macintosh 13" 35.000 66.667 S on G
13 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 N/N
14 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 N/N
15 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 N/N
16 800 x 600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 P/P
17 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 P/P
18 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 P/P
19 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 P/P
20 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 P/P
21 832 x 624 Macintosh 16" 49.724 74.550 N/N
22 1024 x 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz 35.524 43.479 P/P

7

5

8 x 2

/

8 x 8

1

/

2 inches)

/

23 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 N/N
24 XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 70.069 N/N
25 XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 P/P
26 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 P/P

* Images may not be reproduced correctlywhen signalsother thanthe aboveare input.

Optional Accessories

Projector Lamp
(for replacement)

LMP-C121

Signal Cables

SMF-402

(HD D-sub 15-pin to
HD D-sub phono x 3,
for component signal)

SMF-410

(HD D-sub 15-pin to
HD D-sub 15-pin, for RGB signal)

Signal Adaptor

ADP-20

®

(Macintosh

to VGA)

50-inch Portable Screen

VPS-50C*

* Not available in some areas. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office.

LMP-C121

Control Panel

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MK7661V1SMC01FEB

Connector Panel

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Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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