Sony VPL-CS5, VPL-CX5 Operating Instruction

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Data Projector VPL-CS5/VPL-CX5

Data Projector

Operating Instructio ns Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

VPL-CS5 VPL-CX5

GB FR ES

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons .

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in the USA

If you have any questions about this product, you may contact: Sony Electronics Inc. Attn: Business Information Center (BIC) 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers, Florida 33913 Telephone No.: 800-686-7669

The number below is for FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: VPL-CS5/VPL-CX5 Responsible Part y: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interference received, including interference that may cause undesi re d operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generat es, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use d in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfe rence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occ ur in a particular installation. If this equ ipmen t does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measure s :

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment an d receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could vo id your authori ty to ope rate this equipment.

For the customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

The socket-outlet should be installed ne ar the equipment and be easily accessible.

Table of Contents

Overview

Precautions ......................................... 6

Notes on Installation ..........................7

Unsuitable Installation .................. 7

Unsuitable Conditions ..................7

Features .............................................. 8

Location and 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

Projecting .........................................23

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .....................27

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 34

The INFORMATION Menu ............ 35

Maintenance

Maintenance .................................... 36

Replacing the Lamp ................... 36

Cleaning the Air Filter ...............37

Troubleshooting ..............................39

Warning Messages .....................41

Caution Messages ......................42

Other

Specifications .................................. 43

Index ...............................................48

Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

Using the MENU ............................. 28

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......29

The INPUT SETTING Menu ...........31

The SET SETTING Menu ...............32

The MENU SETTING Menu ...........33

B Overview

Precautions

On safety

• Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unpl ug the unit an d ha v e it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplu g the uni t from the wall outlet i f it is not to be used for sev e ral days.

• To disconnect the cord, pul l i t out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

• The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet , even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Do no t look i nto the lens while the la mp is on.

• Do no t place your han d or objects nea r the ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.

• Be ca reful no t to have your fin gers ca ught by the adjuster. The powered tilt adjuster of this unit automatically extends when the power is turned on, and is put away automatically when the power is turned off. Do not touch the unit while the adjuster is in operation. Adjust the powered tilt adjuster carefully after its automatic operation is completed.

• Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit.

On illumination

• To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

• Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

• Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

• It is desirabl e to install the pro je ctor in a room where floor and walls are not of

6 Precautions

light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

On preventing internal heat buildup

After you turn off the power with the I / 1 key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall outlet while the cooling fan is still running.

Caution

The projector is equipped with ven ti lation holes (intake) and ven tilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.

On cleaning

• To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains ma y be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.

• Avoid touc hin g the len s. T o remo ve dust on the lens, use a sof t dry cloth. Do no t use a damp cloth, dete rgent solution, or thinner.

• Clean the filter at regular intervals.

On LCD data projector

• The LCD data projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously ap pear on the LCD data projector. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Notes on Installation

Unsuitable Installation

Do not install the projector in the following situations. These installations may cause malfunct ion or damage to the projector.

Poorly ventilated

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilatio n holes. When the internal heat builds up due to the block-up, the temperature sensor will function with the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be turned off automatically after one minute.

• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 inches) around the unit.

• Be careful that the ventilation holes may inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.

Highly heated and humid

internal heat of the projector . Clean it up periodically.

Unsuitable Condition s

Do not use the pr ojector un der the f ollowing conditions.

Toppling the unit

Avoid using as the unit topples over on its side. It may cause malfunction.

Tilting the unit out of the range of the adjuster setting

Overview

• Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is very low.

• To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.

Very dusty

Avoid installing the unit in a lo cation where there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air through the filter may cause raising the

Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of th e range of the adjuster setting. Such installation may cause malfunction.

Blocking the ventilation holes

Avoid using something to cover over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may build up.

For details on the ventilation holes (intake/ exhaust), see “Location and Function of Controls” on pag e 10 .

Notes on Installation

Note

Installing the unit at altitudes

Before installing the unit at altitudes higher than 1500 m (4921 feet), consult qualified Sony personel. Installation at such altitudes may affect the reliability of the projector.

Features

High operability

• Intelligent Auto-setup function

Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, and sets optimum co nditions for projection. This function is called Intelligent Auto-setup. For easier operations, th e keys th at will be used frequently are allocated on the top of the projector.

Accepts various input signals

• Scan conv erter loaded

This projector has a build-in scan converter that converts the in put signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX5) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL- CS5 ) .

• Compatible input signals

This projector acc e pt s vid e o signals of composite, S video, and component as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA

SXGA+

signals, which all can be

displayed.

• Compatible with six color systems

NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC M, or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically or manually.

4.43

, PAL-

and

Easy presentation

• Simple setup with external equipment

This projector is preset for 38 kinds

(VPL-CX5) of input signals. You can project images from an external signal source just by co nnecting the equipment with the supplied cable. You can use the supplied R emote Commander as the wireless mouse by connecting the projector to the computer with the USB cable. You can also control the projector by using the application software (Projector Station)

supplied with the projector from a computer operated with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Window s 2000 or Windows XP.

Easy-to-use Remote Commander

The Remote Commander is equipped with various convenient keys, including the D ZOOM key for zooming in on th e image, the FREEZE key for keeping the image projected even if the equipment is disconnected, and the MUTING PIC key for muting the picture tempor aril y.

Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only)

By inserting a Memory Stick into the builtin Memory Stick slot, you can make the presentation easily without connecting the computer.

High brightness, high picture quality

• High brightness

Adopting Sony’s unique new, highefficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX5) or 1800 ANSI lumen (VPL-CS5).

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1)The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are available for the VPL-CX 5 only.

2)NTSC

4.43 is the color system used when

playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC

4.43 system VCR.

8 Features

3) The VPL-CS5 is preset for 25 kinds of input signals.

4)The application software (Pro jector Stati on) can be used with the VPL-CX5 only.

•High resolution For VPL-CX5: Three superhigh-aperture

0.7-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 pixels, and with micro-lens array, provide a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video inp ut. For VPL-CS5: Three superhigh-aperture

0.7-inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 pixels provide a resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/ vertical) for RGB input, and 600 horizontal TV lines for video input.

Quiet operation

Because the projector uses Sony ’s unique cooling mechanism, it operates more quietly.

High portability

• Light weight/small size/simple design

This projector has been miniaturi zed to approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) in weight and B5-file size. Its simple yet sophisticated design fits comfortabl y in yo ur of fi c e .

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• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in th e United States and/or other coun tries.

• IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

• Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technol ogy Group.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Compute r, I nc .

• VESA is a re gistered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association .

• Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association .

• Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corpor ation.

Overview

Features

Location and

Function of Controls

Top/Front/Left Side

1 2

3 4

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

TILT

qg qh

1 I / 1 (on/standby) key

Turns on and off the projector when the projector is in standby mode. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the I / 1 key lights in green when the power is turned on.

When turning off the power, press the I / 1 key twice following the message on the screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds.

For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn off the power” on page 26.

2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located

around the

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights in red when a AC power cord is

plugged into a wall outlet. Once in standby mode, y ou can turn on the projector with the I / 1 key.

– Lights in green when the po wer is

turned on.

– Flashes in green while th e coo ling fan

runs after the power is turned off with the I / 1 key. The fan runs for about 90 seconds after the power is turned

off. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for the first 60 seconds. During this time, you cannot light up the ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 key.

For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 41.

I / 1 key)

3 TILT adjustment key

For details, see“How to use the powered tilt adjuster” on page 11.

4 INPUT key

Selects the input signal. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows:

10 Location and Function of Controls

INPUT A

MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO

(VPL-CX5 only)

5 Lens protector (l ens cover)

The lens protector automatically opens when the power is turned on.

6 Front remote control detector 7 Ventilation holes (exhaust) 8 Connector/Control panel

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 an optional security cable (Kensington’s). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/

qg Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

qh Zoom r ing

Adjusts the picture size.

qj Ventilation holes (intake)/air

filter cover

How to use the powered tilt adjuster

To adjust the height

Adjust the height of the projec tor as follows:

1 Press the I / 1 key

The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises automatically. The adjuster stops at its previously adjusted position.

Powered tilt adjuster

2 Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust

the tilt of the projector.

You may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using th e M/ m/</, keys.

to lower the projector

TILT adjustm ent key

to raise the projector

TILT

Overview

Notes

• Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may cause internal heat build-up.

• Do no t place your hand or obj ects near the ventilation holes as it may cause the air com i ng out heat buildup.

• To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 300 hours.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 37.

Notes

• Be c ar eful not to let the projector down on your fingers.

• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the powered tilt adjuster out. It may be occurred malfunction.

Location and Function of Controls

Control Panel

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT A

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

INPUT A

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

S VIDEO

POWER SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

POWER SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN

indicator

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights up when temperature inside the

projector becomes unusually high.

– Fashes when the fan is broken.

For details, see page 41.

6 LAMP/COVER indicator

Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: – Lights up when the lamp has reach ed

the end of its life or becomes a high temperature.

– Flashes when the lamp cover or air

filter cover is not secured firmly.

For details, see page 41.

Connector Panel

1 POWER SAVING indicator

Lights up when the projector is in power saving mode. When “Power Saving” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “ON,” the projector goes into power saving mode if no signa l is input for 10 minu tes. Although the lamp goes out, the c ooling fan keeps runnin g. The power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In power saving mode, any key does not function for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes o ut.

2 MENU key

Displays the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu.

3 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)

Select the menu or to make various adjustments.

4 ENTER key

Enters the settings of items in the menu system.

12 Location and Function of Controls

POWER

INPUT A

SAVING

PUSH

5 6

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

S VIDEO

ENTER

1 INPUT A connector (HD D-sub

15-pin, female)

Connect to external equipment such as a computer. Connects to the monitor output on a computer using t he supplied cable. When inputting a component or 15k RGB signal, use an optional cable.

For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/ Component equipment” on page 20.

2 USB connector (USB plug for

upstream, 4-pin)

Connect to the USB connector on a computer. When yo u co nnect the projector to the comput er, you can

control the mouse function with the

supplied Remote Commander. The supplied application software (VPLCX5 only) can be installed in the computer attached to this connect or.

3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5

only)

The Memory Stick can be in serted. Never insert an object other than the Memory Stick.

For details, see the attached “O perating Instructions” for Memory Stick.

4 AUDIO (stereo minijack)

connector

When listening to soun d output fro m the computer, connect to the audio output of the computer. When listening to soun d output fro m the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR.

5 Access lamp

Lights during having acce ss to th e Memory Stick. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the access lamp is lit.

Remote Commander

The keys that have the same names as those on the control panel function identically.

qf qd

qs qa

FREEZE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

–

D ZOOM

MS SLIDE

KEYSTONE

PIC

MUTING

RESET

FUNCTION

I / 1

APA

CLICK

1 2

3 4

Overview

Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.

• VIDEO (phono type): Connects to

the composite vi deo output of vide o equipment.

6 Video input connector

• S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):

Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment.

7 AC IN socket

Connects the supplied AC po wer cor d.

1 I / 1 (on/standby) key 2 APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key

Adjusts a picture clearest automatically while a signal is input from a computer. Used when “Smart APA” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Off.” Normally set to “On.”

Notes

• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If there are black edges around the image, the APA function will not function properly an d the image may extend beyo nd the scree n.

Location and Function of Controls

• You can cancel the adju stment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the screen.

• The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the ki nds of input signals.

• Adjust the items “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in the IN PU T SE TTING menu when you adjust the picture manually.

For details, see “To connect an IBM PC/ AT compatible computer” on page 18”.

7 RESET key

Resets the value of an item back to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image back to its original size. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen.

3 PIC MUTING key

Used to mute the picture temporarily. Press again to restore the picture.

4 ENTER key 5 Keys emulate a mouse

Functions like a mouse of a computer connected via USB with the projector. a) L Click key (Rear): Functions as

the left button on a mouse.

b) Joystick c) R Click key: Func tions as the righ t

button on a mouse.

Note

These keys function as mouse buttons of a computer only when the projector is connected to the computer using the USB cable.

For details, see “To control the computer 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 open a file on t he screen by just pressing the FUNCTION key. This will enhance your presentation. To use this function, allocate a file to the FUNCTION key by using the supplied application software.

For details, see the README file and the HELP file supplied with the application software.

Note

Connect a computer to the projector using the USB cabl e t o ac tiv at e t he F UNCT ION keys.

8 D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. +:Pressing the + key once displa ys the

icon. This icon indicates the point yo u want to enlarge. Use an arrow key (M/ m/</,) to move the icon to the point to be enlarged. Press the + key repeatedly until the image is en larged to your requirements.

–: Pressing the – key reduces an imag e

that has been enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.

9 Arrow keys (M/m/</,) 0 MENU key qa KEYSTONE key

Used to adjust the tilt of the projector , or the trapezoidal distortion of the image manually. Each time you press thi s key, the Tilt menu and t he V K eys tone m enu is displayed alternately. Use the arrow keys (M/m/</,) for the adjustment.

qs INPUT key qd FREEZE key

Used to freeze the picture project ed. To cancel the frozen pictu re, press the key again.

qf MS SLIDE key (VPL-CX5 only)

Used to execute the slide show. When the input signal is other than MS, it switches to MS. To begin the slide show, press the key again .

qg Infrared transmitter

14 Location and Function of Controls

To install batteries

1 Push and slide to open the lid, then

install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) with the correct polarity.

While pressing the lid, slide it.

Be sure to install the battery

# side.

from the

2 Replace the lid.

Notes on batteries

• Make sure that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you do not use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If batteries have leaked , remove them, wipe and dry the battery compa r tment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

Overview

Notes on Remote Commander operation

• Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the front or rear remote control detector.

• The operation range is limited. The shorte r the distance between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes.

Location and Function of Controls

B Setting Up and Projecting

Installing the Projector

This section describes how to install the projector. The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use the following table as a guide.

Distance between the screen and the center of the lens

Unit: m (feet)

Screen size (inches)

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.

40 60 80 100 120 150

1.5

(4.9)

1.9

(6.2)

2.3

(7.5)

2.9

(9.5)

3.1

(10.2)

3.8

(12.5)

3.9

(12.8)

4.8

(15.7)

4.7

(15.4)

5.7

(18.7)

5.9

(19.4)

7.2

(23.6)

16 Installing the Projector

Connecting the Projector

When you connect the projector, make sure to:

• Turn off all equipment before making any connections.

• Use the proper cables for each connection.

• Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself

To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the following pages.

Connecting w ith a Computer

This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.

Notes

• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA (VPL-CX5 only) and SXGA+ (VPL-CX5 only) si gnals. However, w e r ecommend that you s et th e output mode of your computer to XGA mode (VPL-CX5) or SVGA mode (VPL-CS5) for the external monitor.

• If you set your compute r, such as a notebook typ e, to out put the signal to both your computer’s display and the extern al moni tor, the pi cture of th e extern al monito r may not appear properl y. Set your computer t o output the signal to onl y t he external monitor.

For details, refer to the computer’s operating i ns tr uctions supplied with yo ur computer.

• This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with a DDC, tu rn the projec tor on accordin g to th e fo llowing procedures.

1 Connect the projector to the computer by using the supplied HD D-sub 15 pin cable. 2 Turn the projector on . 3 Start the computer.

Setting Up and Projecting

Connecting the Projector

To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

Left side

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

PUSH

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

ENTER

HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

USB cable (supplied)

(Connect the USB cable to use a wireless mouse or the Pr o j ector Station. )

a) Use a no-resistance cable.

On the USB function

When connecting the projector to a computer by using the USB cable for the first time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically.

1 USB hub (general use) (VPL-CX5 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX5 only)

Recommended operating environment

When you use the USB function, connect the USB cable as illustrated above. This application software and the USB function can be used on a computer loaded with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Win dows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstall mo de ls .

to monitor output

to audio output

to USB connector

Computer

Notes

• Your computer may not st art correctly when c onnected to the project or via the USB cable. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then connect the computer to the pr oj ector using the USB cabl e.

• T hi s projector is not guar ant eed for suspend, sta ndby mode. When you use the projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on the computer.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments.

To connect a Macintosh computer

To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. When you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available.

Note

The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer.

18 Connecting the Projector

Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/ Component Equipment

This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/ component equipment. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.

To connect a VCR

Left side

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

PUSH

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

ENTER

a) Use a no-resistance ca bl e .

Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied)

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to audio

output

Setting Up and Projecting

to video output

to S

video

output

VCR

Connecting the Projector

To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment

Left side

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

PUSH

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

ENTER

a) Use a no-resistance ca bl e .

Notes

• Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal.

• When you connect the uni t to 15 k RGB or com pon en t vi de o equ ipm ent , sel ect vi deo GBR or componen t wi t h th e “I nput-A Signal Sel.” sett i ng i n t he SET SETTING menu.

• Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/compon ent equipment.

SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to audio

output

15k RGB/Component equipment

to RGB/ component output

20 Connecting the Projector

Selecting the Menu Language

You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows:

Front remote control detector

Setting Up and Projecting

S VIDEO

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

POWER SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

I / 1

MS SLIDE

FREEZE

KEYSTONE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

PIC

MUTING

APA

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

INPUT A

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.

The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode: Standard Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

Input A

Selecting the Menu Language

4 Press the M or m key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the

, or ENTER key. The selected menu appears.

Input A

5 Press the M or m key to select “Language,” then press the , or ENTER

key.

Input A

6 Press the M or m key to select a language, then press the < or ENTER

key. The menu changes to the selected language.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute.

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Projecting

7 6

TILT

ON/STANDBY indicators

I / 1

MS SLIDE

FREEZE

KEYSTONE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

PIC

MUTING

APA

Rear remote control detector

1 Open the connector panel, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then

connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into

standby mode.

2 Press the I / 1 key.

The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green and the Intelligent Auto-setup starts. The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at the previously adjusted position.

Setting Up and Projecting

3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.

Depending on the type of your computer, for example a notebook, or an all-inone LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain ke ys (e. g., , etc.), or by changing your computer’s settings.

VGA

LCD

Projecting

4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.

To input from Press INPUT to display

Computer connecte d t o t he I N PU T A connector INPUT A Memory Stick inserted to the Memory Stick slot MS Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input

connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input

connector

Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) ad justs the picture of the connected equipment so that it is projected clearly.

Notes

• If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the projector searches for the signals from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found.

For details , see “Auto Input Search” in the SET SETTING menu on page 32.

• The Smart APA is effective for the in put si gnal from a comput er only.

VIDEO

S VIDEO

24 Projecting

5 Adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key.

To adjust the position of the picture using the Remote Commander, press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/</, keys.

For details on the TILT adjustment key, see “How to use the powered tilt adjuster” on page 11.

Note

When you adjust the powered tilt adjuster with the TILT key, the automatic keystone adjustment is performed at the same time. If you do n ot wan t to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the V Keystone menu to “Manual.” (See page 34.)

6 Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the picture. 7 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Note

The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on t he roo m temp erat ure or the scre en ang le. In thi s case, adjust it man uall y. Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/</, key. The correct ed val ue is effective until the power turn off.

Attention

Looking into the lens when projecting may cause inju ry to your eyes.

To switch from the Intelligent Auto-setup function to manual adjustments

You can switch the following functions of the Intelligent Auto-setup to manual adjustments using the menu.

V Keystone correction (correction of trapezoidal distortion)

• Set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL SETTING menu to “Manual.”

• Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)

Set “Smart APA” in the SET SETTING menu to “Off.”

• Auto Input Search

Set “Auto Input Search” in the SET SETTING menu to “Off.”

For details on the menu operations, see “Using the MENU” on page 28.

To adjust the volume

The volume can be adjusted in the on-screen menu. See “Volume” in the PICTURE SETTING menu on page 29.

To mute the picture temporarily

Press the PIC MUTING key on the Remote Commander. Press it again to restore the picture.

To control the computer using the supplied Remote Commander

When you connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer to the projector by using the USB cable, you can control the mouse of the computer using the Remote Commander. The R/L CLICK keys and joystick function as follows.

Key and joystick Function

R CLICK (f ront) Right button L CLICK (rear) Left button Joystick Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

Setting Up and Projecting

For details on USB connection, see “To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer” on page 18.

Note

Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote con trol detector on the project or.

Projecting

To turn off the power

1 Press the I / 1 key.

“POWER OFF? Please press I / 1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power.

Note

A message disappears if you press any key except the I / 1 key, or if you do not press any key for f ive seconds.

2 Press the I / 1 key again.

The powered tilt adjuster is put away in the projector and the lens protector closes. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run for about 90 seconds to reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashe s quickl y for the first 60 seconds . During this tim e, you will not be able to light up again the ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 key.

3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running

and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.

When you cannot confirm the on-screen message

When you cannot confirm the on-screen m essage in a certain condit ion, you can turn off the power by holding the I / 1 key for about two seconds.

Note

Do not unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan will stop even though the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown of the projector.

26 Projecting

On air filter

To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 300 hours.

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 37.

Effective Tools for Your Presentation

To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function)

You can select a point in the image to enlarge. This function works when a signal from a computer is input, or when a still picture (except a movie picture) stored in a Memory Stick is projected (VPL-CX5 only). This function does not work when a video signal is input.

1 Press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander.

The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image.

Digital zoom icon

2 Move the icon to the point on the image you want to enlarge. Use the arrow

key (M/m/</,) to move the icon.

3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.

The image where the icon is located is enlarged. The enlargement ratio is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size increases (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 times.)

Setting Up and Projecting

Use the arrow key (M/m/</,) to scroll the enlarged image.

To return the image back to its original size

Press the D ZOOM – key. Just pressing the RESET key returns the image back to its original size immediately.

To freeze the image projected (Freeze function)

Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears when the key is pressed. This function works when a signal from a computer is input or when a still picture stored in a Memory Stick is projected (VPL-CX5 only). To restore the original screen, press the FREEZE key again.

Projecting

B Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

1 Press the MENU key.

Using the MENU

The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. The setting items are d isplayed in a pop-up menu or in a sub menu. If yo u select an item name followed by dots (...), a sub menu with setting items appear. You can change the tone of the menu display and the menu language displa ye d in the on - s cre e n menu.

To change the menu langu age, see “Selecting the Menu Language” on page 21.

Display items

Input signal indicator

The menu appears. The menu presently selected is shown as a yellow button.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: On Auto Input Search: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Auto Power Saving: On

2 Use the M or m key to select a menu,

then press the , or ENTER key.

The selected menu appears.

3 Select an item.

Video

NTSC 3.58

Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu

Contrast

Input signal indicator

Shows the selected input channel. is

displayed when no signal is input. You can hide this indicator using “Status” in the MENU SETTING menu.

Use the M or m key to select the item, then press the , or ENTER key. The setting items are displayed in a pop up menu or in a sub menu.

Pop-up menu

Setting items

MENU SETTING

Status: Language: Menu Position: Menu Color:

Off

Computer

Input A

Selected input signal

Input A

Input signal setting indicator

For Input A: Shows “Computer,” “Component” or “Vid eo GB R.” For Video/S Video inp ut : Shows “Auto” or the “Color System” setting in the SET SETTING menu.

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Sub menu

Menu Setting items

PICTURE SETTING

ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: 50

Brightness: 50 RGB Enhancer: 30 Gamma Mode: Color Temp:

Standard

Graphics High

Input A

4 Make the setting or adjustment on an

item.

• When changi ng the adjustment level: To increa se the numb er, press the

, key.

To decrease the number, press the m or < key. Press the ENTER key to restore the previous screen.

• When changing the setting: Press the M or m key to change the setting. Press the ENTER or < key to restor e the previous screen.

To clear the menu

Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for on e minute.

To reset items that have been adjusted

Press the RESET key on the Remote Commander. “Complete!” appears on the screen and the

settings appearing on the screen are reset to their factory preset values.

Items that can be reset are:

• “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Sharpness” and “RGB Enhancer” in the Adjust Picture... menu.

• “Dot Phase,” “ H Size,” and “Shift” in the Adjust Signal... menu

M or

The PICTURE SETTING Menu

The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal are not displayed in the menu.

For details on the unadjustable items, see page 45.

When the video signal is input

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

When the RGB signal is input

PICTURE SETTING

Picture Mode Standard Adjust Picture...

Volume: 30

Video

Input A

Adjustments and Sett in gs Using the Menu

About the memory of the settings

The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory.

If no signal is input

If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust this item.” appears on the screen.

About the menu display

You can set the display position of the menu, intensity of the backg round pi cture and tone of the menu items as you like.

For details, see “The MENU SETTING Menu” on page 33.

Menu Items

Picture Mode

Selects the picture mode. Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to

produce a “dynamic” pictur e.

Standard: Normally select this setting. If

the picture has roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this setting reduces the roughness.

Volume

Adjusts the volume.

The PICTURE SETTING Menu

Adjust Picture... Menu Items

The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for each “Dynamic” or “Standard” picture mode separately.

Contrast

Adjusts the picture contrast. The higher the setting, the greater the contrast between a dark portion an d a bright portion of the picture. The lower the setting, the lower the contrast.

Brightness

Adjusts the picture brightness. The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the darker the picture.

Color

Adjusts color intensity. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the lower the intensity.

Hue

Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the picture becomes greenish. The lower the setting, the picture becomes purplish.

Gamma Mode

Selects a gamma correction curve . Graphics: Improves the reproduction of

halftones. Phot os can be reproduced in natural tones.

Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable

for images that contain lots of text.

Color Temp.

Adjusts the color temperature.

High: Makes the white color bluish. Low: Makes the white color reddish.

Sharpness

Selects the picture sharpness from among “High,” “Middle” and “Low.” The “High” setting makes the picture sharp; the “Low” setting makes it soft.

RGB Enhancer

Adjusts the picture sharpness when RGB signals are input. The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture.

30 The PICTURE SETTING Menu

The INPUT SETTING Menu

The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. Items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal are not displayed in the menu.

H Size

Adjusts the horizontal size of p ictur e output from a connector. The higher the setting, the larger the horizontal size of the picture. The lower the setting, the smaller the horizontal size of the picture. Adjust the setting according to the dots of the inp ut signal.

For details on the suitable value for the preset signals, see pag e 46.

For details on th e unadjustable items, see page 45.

When the video signal is input

INPUT SETTING

Wide Mode: Off

Video

When the RGB signal is input

INPUT SETTING

Adjust Signal...

Input A

MENU Items

“Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” are displayed in a sub menu unde r “A d just

Signal... .”

Dot Phase

Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer. Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key. Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest.

Shift

Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical position of the picture. As the setting for H increases, the picture moves to the right, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves to the left. As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up, and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. Use the < or the , key to adjust the horizontal position and the M and m key for the vertical position.

Wide Mode

Sets the aspect ratio of the picture. When inputting 16:9 (squ eezed) signal from equipment such as a DVD player, set to On.

Off: When the pi cture with ratio 4:3 is input. On: When the picture with ratio 16:9

(squeezed) is input.

Scan Converter

Converts the signal to display the p icture according to the screen size.

On: Displays the picture according to the

screen size. The picture will lose some clarity.

Off: Displays the picture while matching

one pixel of input picture ele ment to that of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller.

Notes

• When XGA, SXGA or SXGA+ signal is input, this item will not be displayed (VPLCX5).

• When SVGA or XGA signal is input, this item will not be di splayed (VPL-CS5 ).

Adjustments and Sett in gs Using the Menu

The INPUT SETTING Menu

About the Preset Memory No.

This projector has 38 typ es of pre set data f or input signals (the preset memory). When a preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. The memory nu mbe r an d sig nal ty pe o f tha t signal are displayed in the INFORMATION menu (See page 35). You can also adjust the preset data through the I NPUT SETTING menu. This projector h as 20 types of u ser memories for INPUT-A into which you can save the setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset input signal. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is display e d as 0. When you adjust the data of the sign al in the INPUT SETTING menu, it will be registered to the projector. If more than 20 user memories are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one.

See the chart o n pa ge 46 to fi nd if the sign al is registered to the preset memory.

Since the data is recalled from the preset memory about the following signals, you can use these preset data by adj usting “H Size.” Make fine adj ustment by adjusting “Shift.”

Signal Memory No. SIZE

Super Mac-2 23 1312 SGI-1 23 1320 Macintosh 19 " 25 1328 The following are for the VPL-CX5 only. Macintosh 21 " 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821

1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro 37 1664

Note

When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.

36 1600

The SET SETTING Menu

The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

SET SETTING

Smart APA: On Auto Input Search: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Auto Power Saving: On

Off

Computer

Menu Items

Smart APA

Activates or deactivates the Smart APA On: Normally select this setting. When a

signal is input from a c omputer, the APA functions automatically so that the picture can be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by the Smart APA, it will not be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and connected again or the input channel is changed. You can adjust the picture by pressi ng APA key on the Remote Commander even if the Smart APA set to “On.”

Off: The APA functions when you press the

APA key on the Remote Commander.

1)The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment ) automatically adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in the INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a co mputer.

Auto Input Search

Normally set to “Off.” When set to “On,” the pro jector detects input signals in the following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video/S-Video. It

Input A

32 The SET SETTING Menu

indicates the input channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed.

Input-A Signal Sel.

Selects the computer, component or video GBR signal input fro m the INPUT A connector.

Note

If the setting is not correct, the color of the picture becom es st range or “Please che ck INPUT-A setting. ” appears on the screen and the picture is not displayed.

Color System

Selects the color system of the input signal. If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color system of the input signal automatically. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system ac cording to the input signal.

Power Saving

When set to “On,” the projector goes into power saving mode if you do not operate the unit for 10 minutes with no signal input.

The MENU SETTING Menu

The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

MENU SETTING

Status: On Language: English Menu Position: Center Menu Color: White

Menu Items

Status (on-screen display)

Sets up the on-screen display.

On: Shows all of the on-screen displays. Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except

for the menus, a message when turning off the power, and warning messages.

Input A

Adjustments and Sett in gs Using the Menu

Language

Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays. Available languages are: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Português, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Menu Position

Selects the disp lay position of the me nu from Top Left, Bottom Left, Center, Top Right and Bottom Right.

Menu Color

Selects the tone of the menu display from Black or White.

The MENU SETTING Menu

The INSTALL SETTING Menu

The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.

INSTALL SETTING

Tilt... V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Low

Menu Items

Input A

Image Flip

Flips the image on the screen horizontally and/or vertically.

Off: The image does not flip. HV: Flips the image horizontally and

vertically.

H: Flips the image horizontally. V: Flips the image vertically.

Note

When the Image Flip is set to “HV” or “V” , the Lamp Mode works with “Low” setting .

Background

Select the background col or of t he screen when no signal is input to the projector. Select black or blue. Normally set to “blue.”

Tilt...

Adjusts the position (height) of the pro jected picture. Pressing the f on the TILT adjustment key o r M/, key on the Remote Commander, the more the proje ctor tilts and the higher the position of the picture. 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.

V Keystone

Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or “Manual” for manual correction using the < or , key.

When the bottom of the trapezoid is

longer than the top : Sets a lower

value.

When the top of the trapezoid is longer

than the bottom : Sets a higher

value.

Note

The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on t he room temperature or the screen angle.

Lamp Mode

Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. High: Illuminates the projected image

brightly.

Low: Reduces fan noise and power

consumption. The brightness of the projected image will be lo wer compared with the “High” setting.

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The INFORMATION Menu

The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the used time of the lamp.

INFORMATION

fH: 48.47kHz fV: 60.00Hz No.23 1024x768

Lamp Timer: 0H

Input A

Memory number of a input signal

Signal type

Menu Items

Displays the horizont al frequency of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate.

Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate.

Lamp Timer

Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.

Adjustments and Sett in gs Using the Menu

Note

These only display on t he screen. You cannot alter the display.

The INFORMATION Menu

B Maintenance

Maintenance

Replacing the Lamp

Replace the lamp with a new one in the following case.

• When the lamp has burnt out or dims

• “Please replace t he LAMP.” appears on the screen

• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up

The lamp life vari es depending on conditions of use. Use LMP-C150 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp.

When replacing the lamp after using the projector

Turn off the projecto r, the n un plug the power cord. Wait for at least an ho ur for the lamp to cool.

Caution

The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector with the I / 1 key. If

you touch the lamp, yo u may scald your finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

Notes

• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

• P ul l ou t the la m p by holding the handle. I f you touch the lamp, you may be burned or injured.

• When removing the lamp, make sure it remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may scatter, causing injury.

2 Open the lamp cover by loosening a

screw with the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with the Projector Lamp).

Note

For safety sak e, do not loosen any other screws.

3 Loosen the three screws on the lamp

unit with the Phillips screwdriver. Pull out the lamp unit by the handle.

Bottom

Screws on the lamp (3)

1 Place a protective sheet (cloth)

beneath the projector. Turn the projector over so you can see its underside.

Note

Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it over.

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Handle

4 Insert the new lamp all the way in until

it is securely in place. Tighten the screws. Fold the handle.

Notes

• Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp.

• The power will not turn on if the l amp i s not secured prop er ly.

5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the

screws.

6 Turn the projector back over.

Cleaning the Air Filter

The air filter should be cleaned every 300 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation hol es with a vacuum cleaner.

When it becomes difficult to remove the du st from the filter with a vacuum cleaner, remove th e air filter and w as h it .

1 Turn off the power and unplug the

power cord.

2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)

beneath the projector and turn the projector over.

3 Remove the air filter cover.

Maintenance

7 Connect the power cord and turn the

projector to st a ndby mode.

8 Press the following keys on the remote

commander i n t he fol lowi ng o rd er for less than five seconds each: RESET, <, ,, ENTER.

Notes

• Be sure to use the LMP-C150 Proj ector Lamp for replac ement. If you use lamps

other than LMP-C150, the projector may cause a malfunction.

• Be sure to turn off the pr oj ector and unplug the power cord bef or e replacing the lamp .

• Do no t put your hands into the lam p replacement spo t, or not fall any liquid or object into it to avoid electrical shock or

fire.

Maintenance

4 Remove the air filter.

5 Wash the air filter with a mild

detergent solution and dry it in a shaded place.

6 Attach the air filter and replace the

cover.

Notes

• If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust may accumulate, cl ogging it. As a result, the temperature may rise inside the unit, leading to a possible malfunction or fire.

• If the dust cannot be removed from the air filter, rep lace the air filter with the supplied new one.

• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; the power will not be turned on if it is not closed securely.

• The air filter has a face and a reve rse side. Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on the air filter cover.

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Troubleshooting

If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. If the p roblem persists, consult with qualif ied Sony pe rsonnel.

Power

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with th e I / 1 key at a short

Both the LAMP/C OVER and TEMP/FAN indicators light up.

The powered tilt adjuster and the lens protector do not close.

Picture

Symptom Cause and Remedy

No picture. • Cable is disco nnected or the connections are wrong.

The picture is noisy. • Noise may appea r on the background depending on the

The picture from INPUT A connector is col o r ed strange.

interval. c Wait for about 90 seconds bef or e turning on the power

(see page 26).

• The lamp cover is detached. c Close the lamp cover se cur el y (see page 36).

• The air filter cover is de ta ch ed . c Close the air filter cover securely (see page 37).

• The electrical system breaks down. c Consult with qual ified So ny per so nnel.

• The AC power cord is unplugged with the power of the projector turned on. c Connect the power cord plug to the AC outlet again , then turn

off the power of the projector.

c Check that the proper connections have been mad e

(see page 17).

• Input selection is incorrect. c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key

(see page 24).

• The picture is muted. c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see

page 25).

• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a computer. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor

(see page 17).

combination of th e numbers of dot input fr om the connector and numbers of pixel on the LCD panel. c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer .

• Setting of “Inpu t- A Si gnal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect. c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly

according to the input signal (see page 33).

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and Remedy

“Please check INPUT-A setting.” appears in spite of inputting the correct signal from INPUT A.

On-screen display does not appear.

Color balance is inc orrect. • Picture has not b een adjusted proper ly.

The picture is too dark. • Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.

The picture is not clear. • Picture is out of focus.

The image ext ends beyond the screen.

The picture flickers. • “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING men u has not been adjusted

• Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect. c Select “Computer, ” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly

according to the input signal (see page 33) .

• “Status” in the SET SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”

c Set “Status” in the SET SETTING menu to “On” (see page 32).

c Adjust the picture (see page 30).

• Projector is set to wrong color system. c Set “Color System” in the SET SETTING menu to match the

color system b ei ng input (see page 33).

c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the “Adjust Picture...” menu

properly (see page 29).

• The lamp has burn t or dims.

c Replace the la m p w i t h a new on e (see page 36).

c Adjust the focus (see page 24).

• Condensation has occurred on the le ns. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on .

• The APA key is pressed although there are black edges around the image.

c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key. c Adjust “Shift” in th e IN PUT SETTING menu pr operly (see

page 31).

properly. c Adjust “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly

(see page 31).

Sound

Symptom Cause and Remedy

No sound. • Cable is discon nected or the connecti ons are wrong.

40 Troubleshooting

c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page

17).

• The audio connecting cable is incorrect. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 18).

• The sound is not adjusted properly. c Adjust the sound (see page 25).

Remote Commander

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The Remote Commander does not work.

• The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace with a new batt er y ( see page 15).

Others

Symptom Cause and Remedy

The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes.

The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up.

The TEMP/FAN indicator flashes.

The TEMP/FAN indicator lights up.

Both the LAMP/C OVER and TEMP/F AN indicators light up.

• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached. c Attach the cover se curely (see pages 36 and 37).

• The lamp has reached the end of its life. c Replace the lam p (see page 36).

• The lamp becomes a high temperature. c Wait for 90 seconds to cool down the lamp and turn on the

power again (see pag e 26).

• The fan is broken. c Consult with qual ified So ny per so nnel.

• The internal tem perature is unusually high. c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventil at i on holes.

• The electrical system breaks down. c Consult with qual ified So ny per so nnel.

Warning Messages

Use the list below to check the mean ing of the messages displayed on the screen.

Maintenance

Message Meaning and Remedy

High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.

Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the

Please check INPUT-A setting.

Please replace th e LAMP. • It i s t ime to replace the lamp.

• Internal temp er at ure is too high.

c Turn off the power. c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventil at i on holes.

acceptable range of the projector. c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.

• The resolution setting of the output signal of a computer is too high. c Set the setting of output to XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (V PL-

CS5) (see page 17).

• You have input RGB signal from the computer when “I nput-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is set to “Component.”

c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 33).

c Replace the lam p.

Troubleshooting

Caution Messages

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Message Meaning and Remedy

Not applicable! • You have pressed the wrong key.

c Press the appropriate key.

42 Troubleshooting

B Other

Specifications

Optical characteristics

Projection system

LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture

Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (manual)

Lamp 165 W UHP Projection pictur e siz e

Light output VPL-CS5: ANSI lumen

Throwing distance

There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above.

1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of American National Standard IT 7.228.

Electrical characteristics

Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/

Resolution VPL-CS5: 600 horizontal TV lines

3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projecti on

system

0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3)

VPL-CX5: Superhigh-aperture

0.7-inch XGA panel with micro-lens array, about 2,360,000 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3)

f 28.2 to 33.8 mm/F 1.8 to 2.15

Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal

measure)

VPL-CX5: ANSI lumen (When the Lamp Mode is set to

“High”)

When the XGA signal is input 40-inch: 1.5 to 1.9 m

(4.9 to 6.2 feet)

60-inch: 2.3 to 2.9 m

(7.5 to 9.5 feet)

80-inch: 3.1 to 3.8 m

(10.2 to 12.5 feet)

100-inch: 3.9 to 4.8 m

(12.8 to 15.7 feet)

120-inch: 4.7 to 5.7 m

(15.4 to 18.7 feet)

150-inch: 5.9 to 7.2 m

(19.4 to 23.6 feet)

4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N

NTSC system, switched automa tica lly/ manually

(Video input) 800 × 600 dots (RGB input)

1800 lm

2000 lm

VPL-CX5: 750 horizon tal T V

lines (Video input)

Acceptable compute r sign als

1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer w ithin the range of accep table preset si gnals of the projector.

Applicable video signals

Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20

1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)

VPL-CS5: fH: 19 to 72 kHz

fV: 48 to 92 Hz

VPL-CX5: fH: 19 to 92 kHz

fV: 48 to 92 Hz

(Maximum input signal resolution:

XGA 1024 × 768 fV: 85 Hz (VPL-CS5), SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 fV: 60 Hz (VPL-CX5))

15 kHz RGB/compone nt 50/60

Hz, composite video, S video

/8 × 13/16 inches), max.

mm (1 1 W

Input/Output

Video input VID EO: phono type

INPUT A HD D-sub15-pin (female)

Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated)

S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin

type (male) Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) C (chrominance): burst

0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) (75 ohms terminated), burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated)

Analog RGB/co mp onent:

R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative (75 ohms terminated) B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms terminated) SYNC/HD: Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative

Other

Specifications

VD: Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p high impedance, positive/ negative

AUDIO Stereo minijack

500 mVrms, impedance more

than 47 kilohms USB Up (female) × 1 Memory Stick Slot

× 1 (VPL-CX5 only)

Safety regulations

UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950),

FCC Class B, IC Class B,

NEMKO (EN60950), CE

(LVD, EMC), C-Tick

Optional accessories

Projector Lamp

LMP-C150

Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin

Screens 50-inch Portable Screen VPS-

100-inch Flat Screen

Some of the items may not be avai l able in some areas. For det ails, please consult your nearest Sony office.

(for replacement)

(male) y 3 × phono type (male))

50C

VPS-100FH

General

Dimensions 285 × 68 × 228 mm (11 1/4 ×

Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) Power requirements

Power consumption

Heat dissipation

Operating temperatur e

Operating hu m idity

Storage temper ature

Storage humidi ty

Supplied acce s s o ries

/8 × 9 inches) (w/h/d)

(without the projection part s)

AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Max. 240 W

(Standby mode:

VPL-CS5: 5 W

VPL-CX5: 7 W)

819 BTU

0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

35% to 85% (no condensatio n )

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

10% to 90%

Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1)

(1-791-992-21)

USB cable A type - B type (1)

(1-790-081-31)

CD-ROM (Application software)

(VPL-CX5 only) (1)

Carrying case (1) AC power cord (1) Air filter (for replace ment) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Reference Card (1) Ferrite core (1) Memory Stick (1) (VPL-CX5

only)

1) VPS-50C may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your ne arest Sony office.

Pin assignment

INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female)

1R/R-Y 9N.C. 2 G/Y 10 GND 3 B/B-Y 11 GND 4 GND 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 HD/C.Sync 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

44 Specifications

Input signals and adjustable/ setting items

Adjust Picture... menu

Item Input signal

Video

Com-

Video GBR

Computer

––

Contrast Brightness Color Hue

Sharpness RGB

Enhancer Gamma

Mode Color Temp. Volume

or S

ponent video (Y/C)

zzzzz zzzzz zzz z

–––– (NTSC

3.58/

4.43 only)

zzz–z

–––z–

––

zzzzz zzzzz

z : Adjusta b le/can be se t

– : Not adjustable/ cannot be s e t

INPUT SETTING menu

B&W

–

Other

Item Input signal

Video

Component

Video GBR

or S video (Y/C)

Dot Phase

H Size – – – Shift Scan

Converter

Wide Mode

–– –

–– – –– –

zz z

z : Adjusta b le/can be se t

– : Not adjustable/ cannot be s e t

Computer

z z – z

(VPL-CS5: lower than VGA, VPL-CX5: lower than SVGA)

–

B&W

–

Specifications

Preset signals

Memory No.

1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 3 15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or

4 15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or

6640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800 7 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832 8640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56 .4 16 H-neg, V-neg 848 9 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800 10 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832 11 640 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800 12 Macintosh 13" 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864 13 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832 14 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg 840 15 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg 832 16 800 × 600 SVGA VESA 56 H z 35.156 56.250 H- pos, V-pos 1024 17 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056 18 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040 19 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056 20 SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048 21 832 × 624 Macintosh 16" 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152 22* 1024 × 768 XGA VESA 43 Hz 35.524 86.958 H-pos, V-pos 1264 23 XGA VESA 60 H z 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1344 24 XGA VESA 70 H z 56.476 69.955 H-neg V-neg 1328 25 XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312 26 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos 1376 27 1152 × 864 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos 1472 28 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1600 29 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos 1568 30 1152 × 900 Sunmicro LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg 150 4 31 Sunmicro HI 71. 713 76.047 Composi t e Sync 1472 32 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800 33 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1728

Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE

Composite Sync

46 Specifications

Memory

Preset signal fH (kHz) f V (Hz) Sync SIZE

No.

34* 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz 46.4 33 86.872 H-pos , V-pos 1 696 35 SGI-5 53.316 50.062 S on G 1680 36 SXGA VESA 60 H z 63.974 60.013 H -p os, V-pos 1696 37 SXGA VESA 75 H z 79.976 75.025 H -p os, V-pos 1688 38 SXGA VESA 85 H z 91.146 85.024 H -p os, V-pos 1296 52 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 60 Hz 63.981 60.020 H -pos, V-pos 1685 Memory No. 1 to No. 26 (VPL-CS5)

Memory No. 1 to No. 38, No. 52 (VPL-CX5)

Notes

• Whan a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not appear properly.

• Memory No. 22 and 34 show the interlace si gnal.

• When a SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the sc reen. In this case, input a signal with no black edges around the image, and disconnect and reconnect the cable or select the i nput signal by pressing INPUT key.

Warning on power connection

Use the supplied power cord when you use the projector in your country. Otherwise, use a proper power cord meeting the following specification.

The United States, Canada

Plug type YP-11 YP -21 SP-61 B8 YP-13 Female end YC-13L YC-13L YC-13L C7-2 YC-13L Cord type SPT-2 H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F VCTFK Rated Voltage & Current 10A/125V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 7A/125V Safety approval UL/CSA VDE BS SA A DE NAN Cord length (max.) 4.5 m _ _ _ _

Continental Europe, Korrea

UK Australia Japan

Specifications

Other

Index

Adjusting

memory of the settings 29

the picture ...................29

the picture size/shift ...31

Air filter .........................37

Auto Input Search ..........32

Background ....................34

Brightness ......................30

Color ..............................30

Color System ..................33

Color Temp. ...................30

Connections

component equipment 19

computer .....................17

VCR ............................19

Contrast ..........................30

Digital Zoom function ....27

Dot Phase .......................31

fH (Horizontal

Frequency) ..............35

fV (Vertical

Frequency) ..............35

Gamma Mode .................30

H Size .............................31

Hue .................................30

Image Flip ......................34

INPUT A connector .......12

pin assignment ............44

Input-A Signal Sel. .........33

Installation exa mples .....16

notes .............................7

unsuitable conditions ....7

unsuitable installation .. 7

Lamp Mode ....................34

Lamp replacement ..........36

Lamp Timer ...................35

Language ........................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

clearing the menu

display .................29

INFORMATION

Menu ................... 35

INPUT SETTING

menu ................... 31

INSTALL SETTING

menu ................... 34

MENU SETTING

menu ................... 33

PICTURE SETTING

menu ................... 29

SET SETTING menu .32

using the menu ...........28

Menu Color ....................33

Menu Position ................33

Message

caution ........................ 42

warning .......................41

Optional accessories ......44

Picture Mode ..................29

Pin assignment ...............44

Power

turn on ........................23

Power Saving ...........12, 33

Powered tilt adjuster ......11

Precautions .......................6

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

Scan Converter ............ ...31

Screen size ........... ....16, 43

SET SETTING menu .....32

Sharpness ....................... 30

Shift ................................31

Smart APA .....................32

Specifications .................43

Status ..............................33

Supplied accessories ...... 44

Tilt... ...............................34

Troubleshooting ............. 39

USB connector ...............18

V Keystone ....................34

Ventilation holes

intake .......................... 11

Volume ..........................29

Wide Mode ....................31

48 Index

Index

Other

Sony VPL-CS5, VPL-CX5 Operating Instruction

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Frequently Asked Questions

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