Sony VPL-CX235, VPL-CW255 User Manual

Data Projector
4-409-080-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-CX235 VPL-CW255
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Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls .... 3
Main unit ...................................... 3
Connector Panel ...........................4
Remote Commander and Control
Panel ..........................................5
Preparation
Connecting the Projector ................... 7
Connecting a Computer ................7
Connecting a Video equipment .... 8
Connecting an External Monitor and
Audio Equipment .................... 10
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Projecting an Image ......................... 11
Adjusting the Projected image ... 12
Turning Off the Power ................18
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU ................................19
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 20
The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 21
The SET SETTING Menu ............... 24
The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 26
The INSTALL SETTING Menu ...... 27
The INFORMATION Menu ............29
Network
Using Network Features ...................30
Displaying the Control Window of
the Projector with a Web
Browser ...................................30
Confirming the Information
regarding the Projector ............31
Operating the Projector from a
Computer .................................31
Making the Network Settings .....31
Using the e-mail report
Function ...................................32
Others
Indicators ..........................................33
Messages List ...................................34
Troubleshooting ................................35
Replacing the Lamp ..........................37
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................39
Specifications ...................................40
Projection Distance and Lens Shift
Range ............................................45
Dimensions .......................................49
Index .................................................51
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Table of Contents
B Overview
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Location and Function of Controls

Main unit

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qg qh qd
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qd
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qd
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a Projection lens
b Focus ring (page 12)
c Zoom lever (page 12)
d Lamp cover (page 37)
e Air filter cover/Ventilation holes
(intake) (page 39)
f Ventilation holes (intake)
g Ventilation holes (exhaust)

Overview

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qs
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i LAMP/COVER indicator
(page 33)
j Control panel (page 5)
k Connector panel (page 4)
l Remote control detector
m Adjuster (page 14)
n Speaker
o Security lock
Connects to an optional security cable manufactured by Kensington. For details, visit Kensington’s web site. http://www.kensington.com/
p Security bar
Connects to a commercially available security chain or wire. If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the Security bar using a screwdriver.
Caution
Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause internal heat buildup. Do not place your hand or deformable items (plastic, etc.) near the ventilation holes or around the projector, as it may cause damage or personal injury.
h ON/STANDBY indicator
(page 33)
Security bar
q Lens shift cover (page 13)
For lens shift adjusting, remove this to access the lens shift screws inside the unit.
Location and Function of Controls
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Connector Panel

VPL-CX235/VPL-CW255
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Input (pages 7, 8)
a INPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector
(RGB/Y PB PR)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
b INPUT B
Video: RGB input connector (RGB) Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
c INPUT C
Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI) Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
d S VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L
[MONO] AUDIO/R)
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Note
This connector outputs the projected image or audio. The image is output as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP
BPR input connector (INPUT A).
Others
g RS-232C connector
RS-232C compatible control connector. Connects the computer’s RS-232C connector and the RS-232C cross cables.
h LAN connector (page 30)
i AC IN () socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
e VIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input connector Audio: Audio input connector (L
[MONO] AUDIO/R)
Note
The audio inputs of S VIDEO and VIDEO are shared.
Output (page 10)
f OUTPUT
Video: Monitor output connector
(MONITOR)
Audio: Audio output connector
(AUDIO)
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Location and Function of Controls

Remote Commander and Control Panel

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Remote Commander
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INPUT
MENU
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
APA ECO MODE
ENTER
KEYSTONE
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZE
RESET
PIC MUTING
AUDIO MUTING
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Control Panel
a Turning on the power/Going to
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
b Selecting an input signal
(page 11)
INPUT key
c Operating a menu (page 19)
MENU key RESET key ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys RETURN key
This function is not provided in this projector.
d Adjusting the image (page 12)
ASPECT key KEYSTONE key PATTERN key APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Note
*
* Use this key when inputting a computer
signal via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B).
e Using various functions during
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while projecting.
1 Press the D ZOOM + key to display
the digital zoom icon on the projected image.
2 Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the
digital zoom icon to the point on the image you wish to enlarge.
3 Press the D ZOOM + key or the D
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the enlargement ratio. The image can be
enlarged up to 4 times. Press the RESET key to restore the previous image.
PIC MUTING key
Cuts off the image. Press again to restore the image.
AUDIO MUTING key
Mutes the audio output. Press again to restore the previous volume.
VOLUME +/– key
For adjusting the volume output.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to restore the image.
Notes
*1: Use this key when inputting a
computer signal. But it may not be used depending on the resolution of the input signal.
*2: Use this key when inputting a
computer signal.
Overview
Location and Function of Controls
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f Setting the energy–saving mode
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily. Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp Mode,” “Standby Mode”, “With Static Signal” and “With No Input.”
1 Press the ECO MODE key to display
the ECO Mode menu.
ECO Mode Menu
ECO Mode
ECO
User
Sel: Exit:
2 Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key
to select ECO or User mode. ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum
energy-saving value. Lamp Mode: Low With No Input: Standby With Static Signal: Lamp Dimming Standby Mode: Low (go to step 6)
User: Sets each item of the energy-
saving mode menu as you desire (go to step 3).
3 Select “User” then press the b key.
The setting items appear.
For details on ECO Mode settings, see “Lamp Mode” (page 27) and “Standby Mode” (page 28) on the INSTALL SETTING menu and “With No Input” (page 24), “With Static Signal” (page 24) on the SET SETTING menu.
Others
g Infrared transmitter
About Remote Commander operation
• Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.
• The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the Remote Commander can control the projector becomes.
• Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector.
User
Lamp Mode Standard
AUTO POWER SAVING
With No Input Off
With Static Signal
Standby Mode Standard
Sel: Set: Exit:
Off
4 Press the V/v key to select the item
then press the ENTER key.
5 Press the V/v key to select the setting
value.
6 Press the ENTER key to restore the
User screen.
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Location and Function of Controls
B Preparation

Connecting the Projector

Notes
• Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
• Use the proper cables for each connection.
• Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
• For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
• Use a no-resistance audio cable.

Connecting a Computer

Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A/INPUT B
For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
RGB output
Computer
connector
Audio output connector

Preparation

Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied)
Note
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-CX235) or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-CW255) for the external monitor.
INPUT C
For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
HDMI output
connector
Computer
Notes
• Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
• The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
• For a PC with DVI-D output connector, use an HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied).
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Connecting the Projector
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Connecting a Video equipment

Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input signal.
S VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.
S video cable (not supplied)
S video output
connector
Video equipment
VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.
Video equipment
Audio output
connector
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)
Video cable (not supplied)
Video output
connector
Audio output
connector
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)
INPUT A
For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.
Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)
YP
BPR output
connector
Audio output
Video equipment
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Connecting the Projector
connector
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied)
INPUT C
For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
HDMI output
connector
Video equipment
Notes
HDMI cable (not supplied)
• Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
• The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
To attach the HDMI cable
Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially available cable tie, as in the illustration. Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness.
Bottom of the projector
Cable tie holder
Preparation
Cable tie (commercially available)
Connecting the Projector
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Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment

OUTPUT
Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier. When an audio cable is connected to the audio output connector, no sound will be heard from the built-in speaker.
Display equipment
Audio equipment
Note
RGB input
connector
Audio input
connector
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
Audio cable (stereo mini plug) (not supplied)
Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YP
BPR input
connector (INPUT A).
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Connecting the Projector
B Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image

The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances and projected image sizes, see
“Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 45).
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Computer
Video equipment
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1 Plug the AC power cord into the wall
outlet.
2 Connect all equipment to the projector
(page 7).
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit.
4 Turn on the connected equipment.
5 Select the input source.
Each time you press the INPUT key on the projector, the input signal switches. Press the INPUT key repeatedly to select an image to be projected.
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Projector
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Wall outlet
6 To project an image from a computer,
set your computer to output to external display.
How to switch the computer to output to the projector varies, depending on the type of computer.
(Example)
+
7 Adjust the focus and position of the
projected image (page 12).

Projecting/Adjusting an Image

Projecting an Image
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Adjusting the Projected image

Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift)
2V shift screw
Focus ring
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Projecting an Image
Zoom lever
1H shift screw
Adjusting the tilt of the projector by lens shift
You can adjust the position of the projected image by turning the screws for lens shift (V shift screw and H shift screw).
1 Lift up the lower end of the lens shift cover
with your finger to remove it.
2 Insert a Philips screwdriver to the 1H
shift screw inside the unit and turn it to adjust right or left, and to the 2V shift screw to adjust up or down. Be careful not to look into the lens. Continued turning of these screws will return the lens shift to its original position. Adjust the screws to set the lens shift to the optimum position. For details on the adjustment range, see the “Lens shift range” (page 48).
Lens shift cover
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
2V shift screw
3 Return the lens shift cover to the unit.
1H shift screw
Projecting an Image
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Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the adjusters
You can adjust the height of the projector pushing the side button on this unit. By changing the slope of the projector with adjusters, you can adjust the position of the projected image.
How to alter the angle
1 Push in the adjuster button at the side of
the unit.
2 Keeping the button pushed in, raise the
main unit to the desired angle.
3 Release the adjuster button. 4 For fine positioning, turn the right and left
adjusters beneath the unit.
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Notes
• Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.
• Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. It may cause malfunction.
Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image
Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. You can also change the setting in Aspect of the INPUT SETTING menu (pages 21, 22).
Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature)
When the projected image is a trapezoid, tapering to the top or bottom
Keystone feature may not work automatically when the screen is tilted. In this case, set keystone manually.
1 Press KEYSTONE on the remote
commander once or select V Keystone in the INSTALL SETTING menu.
2 Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher
the setting, narrower the top of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom.
Increase the number towards plus
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Projecting an Image
Increase the number towards minus
When the projected image a trapezoid, tapering to the right or left
1 Press KEYSTONE on the remote
commander twice or select H Keystone in the INSTALL SETTING menu.
2 Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher
the setting, the narrower the right part of the projected image. The lower the setting, the narrower the left part.
Increase the num ber towards minus
Notes
• Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.
• Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment.
Increase the number towards plus
Correcting the image twist (Warp correction feature)
You can correct the image twist by the warp correction feature
1 Select “Warping” in the INSTALL
SETTING menu, and select “Adjust.”
2 The guide is displayed.
The corners of the image to be corrected
1 Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select
the corner you want to correct. If you press ENTER, you will go back to the cursor display.
Adjust using this cursor.
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
2 Adjust the position of the corner you want
to correct by using V/v/B/b.
Projecting an Image
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3 The cursor will disappear if the deflection
range limit is reached.
Example of cursor display:
You can adjust in all directions.
You can adjust only towards the right and downwards.
Correcting deflection 1-The right/left edges of the image
1 Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select
the corner you want to correct. If you push the ENTER, you can switch to the cursor display.
2 You can adjust the deflection of the edges
by using V/v/B/b. You can adjust the central position of the edges by using V/v. For the range of deflection, use B/b.
Adjust using this cursor.
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Projecting an Image
3 The cursor will disappear if the deflection
range limit is reached.
Example of cursor display:
You can adjust in all directions.
You can adjust only towards the right and downwards.
Correcting deflection 2-The top/bottom edges of the image
1 Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select
the corner you want to correct. If you push the ENTER, you can switch to the cursor display.
Adjust using this cursor.
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
2 You can adjust the deflection of the edges
by using V/v/B/b. You can adjust the top position of the edges by using B/b. For the range of deflection, use V/v.
Projecting an Image
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