Sony VPL-EX1 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Data Projector VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6/VPL-EX1

4-095-440-13 (1)

Data Projector

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

VPL-CS6 VPL-CX6 VPL-EX1

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 enclosure 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-CS6/VPL-CX6/VPL-EX1 Responsible Party: 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 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and 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 void your authority to operate 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 near the equipment and be easily accessible.

Table of Contents

Overview

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

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

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

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

Usage in High Altitude .................8

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 .....................17

Connecting the Projector ..................18

Connecting with a Computer ......18

Connecting with a VCR or 15k

RGB/Component

Equipment .......................20

Selecting the Menu Language ..........22

Projecting .........................................24

Effective Tools for Your

Presentation .....................30

Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu

Using the MENU ............................. 32

The PICTURE SETTING Menu ..... 34

The INPUT SETTING Menu .......... 35

The SET SETTING Menu ............... 37

The MENU SETTING Menu .......... 38

The INSTALL SETTING Menu ..... 39

The INFORMATION Menu ............ 40

Maintenance

Maintenance .................................... 41

Replacing the Lamp ................... 41

Cleaning the Air Filter ............... 42

Troubleshooting ............................... 44

Warning Messages ..................... 46

Caution Messages ...................... 47

Other

Specifications .................................. 49

Index ............................................... 54

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, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days.

• To disconnect the cord, pull it 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 not look into the lens while the lamp is on.

• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes. The air coming out is hot.

• Be careful not to have your fingers caught 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 desirable to install the projector 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 ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation 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 may 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 touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent 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 appear 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 malfunction 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 ventilation 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

Very dusty

Avoid installing the unit in a location 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 internal heat of the projector. Clean it up periodically.

Unsuitable Conditions

Do not use the projector under the following 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.

Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the range of the adjuster setting. Such installation may cause color shading or shorten excessively the lamp life.

Notes on Installation

Tilting the unit to the right or left

• When using a screen with an uneven surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnifications. This is not a malfunction of the projector.

Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing on the floor or suspending from the ceiling. Such installation may cause

Features

color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively.

Blocking the ventilation holes

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 conditions for projection. This function is called

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

Intelligent Auto-setup. For easier operations, the keys that will be used frequently are allocated on the top of the projector.

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

Short focus lens equipped (VPLCS6/CX6 only)

This projector is equipped with a short focus

Usage in High Altitude

When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, turn on “High Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Failing to set this mode when using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as reducing the reliability of certain components.

lens that allows outputting to a larger screen even in a limited space.

Accepts various input signals

• Scan converter loaded

This projector has a build-in scan converter that converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX6/EX1) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS6) .

• Compatible input signals

Notes

• The unit is manufactured using highprecision technology. When transporting the unit stored in the soft case, do not drop the unit or subject it to shock, as this may cause damage. When storing the unit in the soft case, disconnect the AC power cord and all other connecting cables, and store the supplied accessories in a pocket of the

This projector accepts video 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

4.43

, PALM, or PAL-N color system can be selected automatically.

and

soft case.

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1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are available for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only.

2) NTSC

4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43

system VCR.

8 Features

Easy presentation

• Simple setup with external equipment

This projector is preset for 38 kinds

(VPL-CX6/EX1) of inpu t signals. You can project images from an external signal source just by connecting the equipment with the supplied cable. You can use the supplied Remote Commander as the wireless mouse by connecting the projector to the computer with the USB cable control the projector by using the application software (Projector Station)

. You can also

supplied with the projector from a computer operated with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 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 the image and the FREEZE key for keeping the image projected even if the equipment is disconnected.

Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX6 only)

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

High brightness, high picture quality

• High brightness Adopting Sony’s unique, high-efficiency optical system allows the 165 W UHP lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX6), 1800 ANSI lumen (VPLCS6) or 1500 ANSI lumen (VPL-EX1).

• High resolution For VPL-CX6/EX1: 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 input.

For VPL-CS6: 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.

High portability

• Light weight/small size/simple design

This projector has been miniaturized to approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) in weight and B5-file size. Its simple yet sophisticated design fits comfortably in your office.

Overview

Security lock

By setting a password, you can enable the security lock to function for this projector.

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3) The VPL-CS6 is preset for 25 kinds of input signals.

4) The Remote Commander available for the wireless mouse and the USB cable are supplied with the VPL-CS6/CX6.

5) The application software (Projector Station) can be used with the VPL-CX6 only.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• 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 Technology Group.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

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

• Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Features

Location and Function of Controls

Top/Front/Left Side

TILT

Rear/Right Side/Bottom

For details on steps for turning off the power, see “To turn off the power” on page 29.

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, you can turn on the projector with the I / 1 key.

– Lights in green when the power is

turned on.

– Flashes in green while the cooling 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 46.

I / 1 key)

3 TILT adjustment key

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

1 I / 1 (on/standby) key

Turns on 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.

10 Location and Function of Controls

4 INPUT key

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

INPUT A

t MSt

(VPL-CX6 only)

VIDEOt S VIDEO

5 Lens protector (lens cover)

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

6 Front remote control detector

7 Ventilation holes (exhaust)

8 Control/Connector panel

For details, see “Control Panel” and “Connector Panel” on page 12.

9 Rear remote control detector

0 Ventilation holes (intake)

qa Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp

cover

qs Powered tilt adjuster

qd Adjuster (hind pad)

Turn the adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture.

qf Speaker

qg Security lock

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

qh Focus ring

Adjusts the picture focus.

qj Zoom ring

Adjusts the picture size.

How to use the powered tilt adjuster

To adjust the height

Adjust the height of the projector as follows:

Overview

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 (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/</, keys.

qk Ventilation holes (intake)/air

filter cover

Notes

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

• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes as it may cause the air coming out heat buildup.

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

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 42.

to lower the projector

TILT adjustment key

Notes

• 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 out. It may be occurred malfunction.

Location and Function of Controls

TILT

to raise the

to raise the projector

projector

Control Panel

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

PUSH

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

PRO

AUDIO VIDEO

ACCESS

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 signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. 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 out.

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.

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

INPUT A

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

S VIDEO

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 on the TEMP/FAN indicator, see page 46.

6 LAMP/COVER indicator

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

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 on the LAMP/COVER indicator, see page 46.

Connector Panel

POWER

S VIDEO

SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

INPUT A

PRO

5 6

AUDIO VIDEO

ACCESS

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

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 the 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 21.

12 Location and Function of Controls

2 USB connector (USB plug for

upstream, 4-pin)

Connect to the USB connector on a computer. When you connect the projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. (When

Remote Commander

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

For VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6

Overview

you use the VPL-EX1, an optional Remote Commander is required to

qf qd

qs qa

MS SLIDE

KEYSTONE

PIC

MUTING

RESET

FUNCTION

I / 1

APA

CLICK

1 2

3 4

FREEZE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

–

D ZOOM

control the mouse function with a Remote Commander.) The supplied application software (VPL-CX6 only) can be installed in the computer attached to this connector.

3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX6

only)

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

For details, see the attached “Operating Instructions” for

Memory Stick

4 AUDIO (stereo minijack)

connector

When listening to sound output from the computer, connect to the audio output of the computer. When listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to the audio output of the VCR.

5 Access lamp (VPL-CX6 only)

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

6 Video input connector

Connect to external video equipment such as a VCR.

• VIDEO (phono type): Connects to the composite video output of video equipment.

• 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 power cord.

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 beyond the screen.

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 kinds of input signals.

• Adjust the items “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually.

For details, see “To connect an IBM PC/ AT compatible computer” on page 19”.

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: Functions as the right

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 26.

6 FUNCTION 1, 2 keys (VPL-CX6

only)

When you connect the projector with a computer, you can open a file on the 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 cable to activate the FUNCTION keys.

8 D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key

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

icon. This icon indicates the point you 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 enlarged to your requirements.

–: Pressing the – key reduces an image

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 this key, the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu is displayed alternately. Use the arrow keys (M/m/</,) for the adjustment.

qs INPUT key

qd FREEZE key

Used to freeze the picture projected. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again.

qf MS SLIDE key (VPL-CX6 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.

4 D ZOOM +/

Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen.

+: Pressing the + key once displays the

– key

–:Pressing the – key reduces an image

that has been enlarged with the D ZOOM + key.

5 Infrared transmitter

6 FREEZE key

Used to freeze the picture projected. To cancel the freeze function, press the key again.

7 INPUT key

Overview

For VPL-EX1

1 I / 1 (on/standby) key

2 ENTER/arrow key (M/m/</,)

Press the center of the key to use ENTER.

3 MENU key

8 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.”

9 D KEYSTONE key

q; 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.

Location and Function of Controls

Before using the Remote Commander

Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder.

To replace 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.

+ side facing upward

3 Put the lithium battery holder back

into the Remote Commander.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

• Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

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 shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes.

16 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

VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6

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

1.2

(3.9)

1.5

(4.9)

1.9

(6.2)

2.3

(7.6)

2.5

(8.2)

3.0

(9.8)

3.2

(10.5)

3.8

(12.5)

3.8

(12.5)

4.6

(15.1)

Setting Up and Projecting

4.7

(15.4)

5.7

(18.7)

VPL-EX1

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.

Note

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)

(19.4)

(23.6)

5.9

7.2

When using the projector by suspending it from the ceilling, consult with qualified Sony personel. (fee charged)

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 with 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-CX6/EX1 only) and SXGA+ (VPL-CX6/EX1 only) signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of your computer to XGA mode (VPL-CX6/EX1) or SVGA mode (VPL-CS6) for the external monitor.

• If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, 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 computer’s operating instructions supplied with your computer.

• This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with a DDC, turn the projector on according to the following 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.

18 Connecting the Projector

To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer

Left side

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

ACCESS

PRO

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

PUSH ENTER

HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)

to monitor output

Computer

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6) (Connect the USB cable to use a wireless

mouse or the Projector 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-CX6 only) 2 USB human interface device (wireless mouse function) 3 USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX6 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, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP preinstall models.

Notes

• Your computer may not start correctly when connected to the projector via the USB cable. In this case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then connect the computer to the projector using the USB cable.

• This projector is not guaranteed for suspend, standby mode. When you use the projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on the computer.

• An optional Remote Commander and USB cable are required when controlling the mouse of the computer from the VPL-EX1.

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

to USB connector

to audio output

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Connecting the Projector

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.

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

Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable

POWER SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

(not supplied)

Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)

to video output

ACCESS

PRO

INPUT A

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

a) Use a no-resistance cable.

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to audio

output

to S

video

output

VCR

To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment

Left side

POWER SAVING

INPUT A

PRO

ACCESS

AUDIO VIDEO

S VIDEO TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

PUSH

ENTER

a) Use a no-resistance cable.

Notes

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

• When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING menu.

• Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component 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

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Connecting the Projector

Selecting the Menu Language

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

INPUT A

PRO

AUDIO VIDEO

ACCESS

Front remote control detector

S VIDEO

TEMP/FAN LAMP/COVER

POWER SAVING

PUSH

ENTER

MS SLIDE

KEYSTONE

PIC

MUTING

I / 1

APA

FREEZE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

For VPL-CS6/CX6 For VPL-EX1

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

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

key. The menu changes to the selected language.

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To clear the menu

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

Selecting the Menu Language

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TILT

Rear remote control detector

MS SLIDE

FREEZE

KEYSTONE

INPUT

MENU ENTER

PIC

MUTING

For VPL-CS6/CX6

6 7

I / 1

APA

ON/STANDBY indicators

For VPL-EX1

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.

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Note

When the projector is turned on, the Startup screen is projected (VPL-CX6 only). For details on the Startup screen, see the attached "Operating Instructions for Memory Stick".

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 keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer’s settings.

VGA

LCD

4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.

To input from Press INPUT to display

Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Memory Stick inserted to the Memory Stick slot

(VPL-CX6 only) Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input

connector Video equipment connected to the 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” in the SET SETTING menu on page 37.

• The Smart APA is effective for the input signal from a computer 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 (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) 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 not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the V Keystone menu to “Manual.” (See page 39.)

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

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Note

The auto V keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. Press the KEYSTONE key (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/</, key. The corrected value is effective until the power turn off.

Attention

Looking into the lens when projecting may cause injury 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 32.

To adjust the volume

The volume can be adjusted in the on-screen menu. See “Volume” in the PICTURE SETTING menu on page 34.

To mute the picture temporarily (VPL-CS6/CX6 only)

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 (front) Right button L CLICK (rear) Left button Joystick Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

For details on USB connection, see “To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer” on page 19.

Note

Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector.

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To Use the security lock

1 Press the MENU key and then, in the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on

the

“Security Lock” setting.

2 Enter the password.

Use the MENU, M/m/</,, and ENTER keys to enter the four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER”. After this is entered you can put in your own password. Therefore when you use this function for the first time, please input “ENTER” four times.)

Next, the screen for entering the new password is displayed. (Enter the password at this screen even if you want to keep the current password.)

Enter password key.

Password required for power-on.

Use: Cancel: Other key

Enter new password key.

Power-on cannot be performed without the password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

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3 Enter the password again to confirm.

Re-enter new password key.

Be sure to remember this password.

Use: Cancel: Other key

If the password is entered incorrectly, the menu screen displays an “Invalid Password” message.

INSTALL SETTING

Tilt... V Keystone: Auto... Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode Security Lock: Off

Invalid Password!

:Off

Input A

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4 The setting for security lock is completed.

INSTALL SETTING

Tilt... V Keystone: Auto... Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode Security Lock: On

Security Lock enabled!

:Off

Input A

5 Turn the main power off and disconnect the AC power cord.

The security lock is set to on, then it becomes effective. The screen for entering the password is displayed when the power is turned on the next time.

Notes

• You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password and the password administrator is not available. Be please aware that using the security lock can prevent valid usage in such cases. It is recommended that you make a note of the selected password.

• If you fail to enter the correct password after three tries, the projector cannot be used. In this case, press the I / 1 key to turn off the power.

• The security lock will not be set if the correct password is not entered in steps 2 and 3, or a key other than the MENU, arrow keys (M/m/</,), and ENTER key is pressed.

• If you call the customer service center because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be able to verify the projector’s serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other countries.) Once your identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password.

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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 five 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 flashes quickly for the first 60 seconds. During this time, 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; otherwise, the fan will stop even though the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown of the projector.

On air filter

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

For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 42.

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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-CX6 only). This function does not work when a video signal is input.

1 Project a normal image, and 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.)

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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.

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