Sony VPL-CX5 User Manual

4-090-076-43 (1)

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 befo re 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 applicat ion software (P rojector Sta tion) 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 objects 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 vid e 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 and the image may extend beyo nd the scree n.

Location and Function of Controls

• You can cancel the adjustment 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 recommend that y ou s et the 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 output the signal to bot h 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 nstructions supplied wi t h your 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, Wi ndows 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 start correctly wh en connected to the projector 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 anteed for suspend, s ta ndby mode. When yo u us e 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 m enu on page 32.

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

VIDEO

S VIDEO

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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 projec t ing may cause injur y 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 message in a certain condition, 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; otherw ise, the fan will stop even though the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown of the projector.

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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.

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