Sony VPL-CX20 User Manual
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
2-636-561-11 (1)
VPL-CX20
VPL-CS20
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .............................................. 3
Location and Function of Controls .... 4
Top/Front/Left Side ......................4
Rear/Right Side/Bottom ............... 4
Control/Connector Panel .............. 5
Remote Commander ..................... 6
Projecting the Picture
Installing the Projector .......................8
Connecting the Projector ...................9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a VCR .....................10
Projecting ......................................... 11
Turning Off the Power .....................14
Convenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 15
Security Lock ...................................16
Other Functions ................................18
Off & Go Function ..................... 18
Effective Tools for Your
Presentation .............................18
The Setup Menu ...............................29
The Information Menu .....................30
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................32
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................34
Others
Troubleshooting ................................35
Messages List ..............................38
Specifications ...................................40
Index .................................................44
Adjustments and Settings
Using a Menu
Using a MENU ................................ 20
The Picture Menu .............................22
The Signal Menu .............................. 23
The Function Menu .......................... 25
The Installation Menu ......................27
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B Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture
quality
High brightness
Adopting Sony's unique new optical system
that incorporates newly developed LCD
panels provides a high-efficiency optical
system. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to
give a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen.
High picture quality
VPL-CX20: Three super-high-aperture
0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately
790,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal
TV lines for video input.
VPL-CS20: Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately
480,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 600 horizontal
TV lines for video input.
Compact and lightweight
The projector is light because the weight is
only about 1.9 kg, and the body is designed
to be thin. This makes the projector
convenient for carrying.
Easy setup and simple operation
Advanced Intelligent Auto-setup
function with auto focus adjustment
Simply press the power key, and the
projector automatically performs the setups
required before use. The projector corrects
the V Keystone, adjusts the focus
automatically, detects a signal, and sets
optimum conditions for projection.
Powered zoom/focus equipped
The projector is equipped with a powered
zoom and powered focus lens, allowing you
to adjust the size and focus of an image with
the Remote Commander away from the
projector.
Short focal lens
The projection distance is very short,
approximately 2.3 m (7.6 feet), when
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows
projection on a larger screen even in a
limited space.
Off & Go feature
The cooling fan built into the projector will
work even after the power is turned off and
the power cord is disconnected. This enables
you to move the projector to another location
immediately after turning it off.
Security Functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to prevent
projection of a picture on the screen unless
the required password is entered when the
projector is turned on.
Panel key lock
This function locks all the keys on the
control panel of the projector, allowing use
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This
prevents the projector from operating
incorrectly.
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 Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
• Kensington is a registered trademark of
Kensington Technology Group.
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA is a registered trademark of the
Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the
Video Electronics Standard Association.
Overview
Features
3
Location and Function of Controls
Top/Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
g Rear remote control detector
h Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp
cover
i Adjusters (hind pad)
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the
projected picture.
j Ventilation holes (intake)
k Control/Connector Panel
For details, see “Control/Connector
Panel” on page 5.
l Ventilation holes (intake)/Air
filter cover
Notes
• Do not place anything near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
internal heat build-up.
• Do not place your hand near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
injury.
• To maintain optimal performance, clean
the air filter every 500 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air
Filter” on page 34.
a Front remote control detector
b Lens
c Powered tilt adjuster
d Ventilation holes (exhaust)
e Speaker
f Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable
(from Kensington).
Web page address:
http://www.kensington.com/
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Location and Function of Controls
Control/Connector Panel
Open the cover to use the AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connector.
Push
a ZOOM +/– key
Adjusts the picture size.
b INPUT key
(On/Standby) key
c ?/1
Turns on the projector when the
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key
flashes in green until the projector is
ready to operate.
d TILT adjustment key
Adjusts the tilt of the projector.
For details, see “Projecting” on
page 11.
e ON/STANDBY indicator (located
around the
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the
projector is in standby mode, you can
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
– Lights in green when the power is
turned on, and when it is ready to
operate.
– Flashes in green from the projector is
turned on until the projector is ready to
operate. Also, flashes in green while
the cooling fan is running after the
power is turned off with the ?/1 key.
The fan runs for about 45 seconds after
the power is turned off.
For details, see page 14.
?/1 key)
f FOCUS +/– key
Adjusts the picture focus manually.
g AUTO FOCUS key
Adjusts the picture focus automatically.
h Status indicators
• POWER SAVING
Lights when the projector is in power
saving mode.
• TEMP (Temperature)/FAN
Lights or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights when the temperature inside
the projector becomes unusually
high.
– Flashes when the fan is broken.
• LAMP/COVER
Lights or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights when the lamp has reached
the end of its life or reaches a high
temperature.
– Flashes when the lamp cover or air
filter cover is not secured firmly.
For details, see page 37.
i AUDIO/VIDEO connector
Connects to the audio output and video
output, or S video output (Y/C video
output) of the video equipment or the
computer.
Overview
Location and Function of Controls
5
j INPUT A connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR
signal, component signal, or DTV signal
depending on the connected equipment.
Connects to the output connector of
equipment using the supplied cable or an
optional cable.
For details, see “Connecting a
Computer” on page 9 and “Connecting
a VCR” on page 10.
k AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
l MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press
again to clear the menu.
m ENTER/Arrow (v/V/b/B) keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu system, select a menu, or make
various adjustments. Press the center of
the key when you use this key as the
ENTER key.
Remote Commander
The keys that have the same names as those
on the control panel function identically.
a ?/1 (On/Standby) key
b ENTER/ v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
c MENU key
d D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– keys
Enlarge the image at a desired location
on the screen.
e RESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory
preset value or returns the enlarged
image to its original size. This key
functions when the menu or a setting
item is displayed on the screen.
f Infrared transmitter
g FREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel
the frozen picture, press the key again.
h INPUT key
i APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its
clearest while a signal is input from a
computer.
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The
Function Menu” on page 25.
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Location and Function of Controls
j TILT/KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal
distortion correction) key
Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the
trapezoidal distortion of the image
manually. Each time you press this key,
the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu
are displayed in turn. Use the arrow keys
(v/V/b/B) for adjustment.
k LENS key
Each time you press this key, the Lens
Focus adjustment and Lens Zoom
adjustment menus are displayed
alternately.
l AUTO FOCUS key
Adjusts the picture focus automatically.
Before using the Remote
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1 Release the lock of the lithium battery
holder by picking it, and pull out the
holder from the Remote Commander.
2 Install the lithium battery.
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 remote
control detector.
• The operation range is limited. The shorter
the distance between the Remote
Commander and the remote control
detector is, the wider the angle within
which the commander can control the
projector becomes.
Overview
Face the +
side up.
3 Put the lithium battery holder back
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
• A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is
used in the Remote Commander. Do not
use batteries other than CR2025.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children.
• Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
Location and Function of Controls
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B Projecting the Picture
Installing 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.
Screen
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 80 100 150
1.2
(3.8)
1.4
(4.6)
2.3
(7.6)
2.8
(9.4)
2.9
(9.6)
3.6
(11.7)
(14.4)
(17.6)
4.4
5.4
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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 by the plug, not the cable itself.
Connecting a Computer
This section describes how to connect the
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the
computer’s instruction manual.
To connect a computer
Left side
Projecting the Picture
White
to audio
output
(L)
A HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
B A/V connecting adaptor (supplied)
C Audio cable (not supplied) (Connect only
when you want to output the audio from the
speaker of the projector.)
Notes
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we
recommend that you set the output mode of
your computer to XGA (VPL-CX20) or
Red
to audio
output
(R)
Connecting the Projector
to monitor
output
Computer
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SVGA (VPL-CS20) mode for the external
monitor.
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook
computer, to output the signal to both your
computer’s display and the external monitor,
the picture of the external monitor may not
appear properly. Set your computer to output
the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your computer.
Note
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped
with a video output connector of a type having
two rows of pins, use a commercially available
plug adaptor.
Connecting a VCR
This section describes how to connect the
projector to a VCR.
For more information, refer to the
instruction manuals of the equipment you
are connecting.
To connect to a video or S video
output connector
Left side
to video
output
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Connecting the Projector
to S
video
output
A A/V connecting adaptor (supplied)
B S-video cable (not supplied) or Video cable
(not supplied)
C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
Note
White
to audio
output
(L)
VCR
Red
to audio
output
(R)
Connect either a video or S video output
connector.
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
Left side
Projecting
to video
GBR/
component
output
White
to
audio
output
(L)
A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack
B A/V connecting adaptor (supplied)
C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
Note
Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” on the
Signal menu according to the input signal.
Red
to
audio
output
(R)
VCR
ON/STANDBY indicator
Rear remote control
detector
1 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 ?/1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in
green and the Advanced Intelligent
Auto-setup starts. The powered tilt
adjuster rises and stops at the previously
adjusted position and adjusts the focus.
Projecting the Picture
Projecting
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Note
The projection size that can be adjusted
with the automatic focus adjustment is
from 40-inch up to 150-inch. However, it
may not be perfectly adjusted depending
on the brightness of the room, or the state
of the screen. In this case, adjust it
manually in step 8 on page 13.
3 Turn on the equipment connected to
the projector.
5 Switch the equipment connected to
output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your
computer, for example a notebook, or an
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to
switch the computer to output to the
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g.,
, etc.), or by
changing your computer’s settings.
or
4 Press the INPUT key to select the
input source.
Each time you press the key, the input
signal switches as follows:
Input-A t Video t S-Video
To input from Press INPUT
Computer connected to
the INPUT A connector
Video equipment
connected to the
AUDIO/VIDEO input
connector
Video equipment
connected to the
AUDIO/S-Video input
connector
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
adjusts 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”
on page 25.
• The Smart APA feature is effective for
the input signal from a computer only.
to display
Input-A
Vid eo
S-Video
and
Note
The key used for switching the computer to
output to the projector varies depending on
the type of computer.
6 Adjust the upper or lower position of
the picture.
To adjust using the Remote
Commander
Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on the
Remote Commander to display the Tilt
menu and adjust the tilt using the v/V/
b/B keys.
To adjust using the control panel on
the left side of the projector
Press v or V of the TILT key to adjust
the tilt of the projector.
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Projecting
to raise the projector
TILT adjustment key
to lower the projector
Powered tilt
adjuster
Notes
• When you adjust the powered tilt
adjuster with the TILT key, the V
keystone adjustment is performed at the
same time. If you do not want to perform
the automatic keystone adjustment, set
the V Keystone menu to “Manual.” (See
page 27.)
• If you set the “V Keystone” adjustment
to “Auto,” the “V Keystone” correction
is automatically adjusted. However, it
may not be perfectly adjusted depending
on the room temperature or the screen
angle. In this case, adjust it manually.
Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on the
Remote Commander until “V Keystone”
appears on the screen, and adjust the
value with the v/V/b/B key. The
corrected value is effective until the
power is turned off.
• Be careful not to let the projector down
on your fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the
projector with the powered tilt adjuster
extended.
It may cause a malfunction.
Press the LENS key on the Remote
Commander to display the Lens Zoom
menu and adjust the size of the picture
using the v/V/b/B keys.
To adjust using the control panel on
the left side of the projector
Press the ZOOM +/– keys on the
projector to adjust the size of the picture.
8 Adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically
Press the AUTO FOCUS key on the left
side of the projector or on the Remote
Commander.
To adjust the focus manually
To adjust the focus using the Remote
Commander:
Press the LENS key on the Remote
Commander to display the Lens Focus
menu and adjust the focus using the v/
V/b/B keys.
To adjust using the control panel on
the left side of the projector:
Press the FOCUS +/– keys to adjust the
focus.
Projecting the Picture
7 Adjust the size of the picture.
To adjust using the Remote
Commander
Projecting
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Turning Off the Power
1 Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key
again.” appears to confirm that you want
to turn off the power.
Note
The message disappears if you press any
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not
press any key for five seconds.
2 Press the ?/1 key again.
The powered tilt adjuster is retracted
into the projector. The ON/STANDBY
indicator flashes in green and the fan
continues to run to reduce the internal
heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator
flashes quickly for the first 45 seconds.
During this time, you will not be able to
light up the ON/STANDBY indicator
again with the ?/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 onscreen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen
message under certain conditions, you can
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for
about two seconds instead of above steps 1
and 2.
Note
The internal circuitry of the Off & Go function
may cause the fan to continue to operate for a
short time even after the ?/1 key is pressed to
turn off the power and the ON/STANDBY
indicator changes to red.
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Turning Off the Power
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