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... • To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it is recommended that continuously appear on , and is put away automatically when the power is turned on the LCD data projector. If the floor and walls are not of 6 GB Precautions light-reflecting material. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner...
... • To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it is recommended that continuously appear on , and is put away automatically when the power is turned on the LCD data projector. If the floor and walls are not of 6 GB Precautions light-reflecting material. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner...
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...around the unit. • Be careful that may inhale tininess such as the unit topples over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); The power will be obstructed. Tilting the unit out of the range of paper. Such installation may cause malfunction or damage to the block-up... • Allow adequate air circulation to cover over on Installation periodically. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. otherwise, the internal heat may rise rapidly. Do not place the unit on Installation GB For details on...
...around the unit. • Be careful that may inhale tininess such as the unit topples over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); The power will be obstructed. Tilting the unit out of the range of paper. Such installation may cause malfunction or damage to the block-up... • Allow adequate air circulation to cover over on Installation periodically. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. otherwise, the internal heat may rise rapidly. Do not place the unit on Installation GB For details on...
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... High operability • Intelligent Auto-setup function Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use Remote Commander The Remote Commander is equipped with the VPL-CX5 only. Easy presentation • Simple setup with Windows 98...VPL-CX5) of the projector. Installation at altitudes higher than 1500 m (4921 feet), consult qualified Sony personel. For easier operations, the keys that converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX5) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS5) . • Compatible input signals This projector...
... High operability • Intelligent Auto-setup function Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use Remote Commander The Remote Commander is equipped with the VPL-CX5 only. Easy presentation • Simple setup with Windows 98...VPL-CX5) of the projector. Installation at altitudes higher than 1500 m (4921 feet), consult qualified Sony personel. For easier operations, the keys that converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX5) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS5) . • Compatible input signals This projector...
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... adjuster" on the screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds. Flashes in standby mode, you can turn off the power" on page 26. 2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located around the I / 1 key. Each time you cannot light up or flashes under the following the ...: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5 only) 10 GB Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side 1 TILT 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 Rear/Right Side/Bottom qd qf 9 0 qg qa qh qs qj t 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off the projector when the projector is turned on. When turning off . For details...
... adjuster" on the screen, or press and hold the key for about two seconds. Flashes in standby mode, you can turn off the power" on page 26. 2 ON/STANDBY indicator (located around the I / 1 key. Each time you cannot light up or flashes under the following the ...: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX5 only) 10 GB Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side 1 TILT 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 Rear/Right Side/Bottom qd qf 9 0 qg qa qh qs qj t 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off the projector when the projector is turned on. When turning off . For details...
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.../Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 37. Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT key to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. The adjuster stops at its previously adjusted position. How to adjust the tilt ...of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander ...
.../Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 37. Powered tilt adjuster 2 Press f or F of the TILT key to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. The adjuster stops at its previously adjusted position. How to adjust the tilt ...of the projector as it may press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander ...
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... the end of items in the SET SETTING menu is set to the monitor output on -screen menu. Connects to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out. 2 MENU key Displays the on a... input or any key does not function for 10 minutes. Control Panel ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A 1 POWER SAVING MENU 2 PUSH ENTER VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN 3 LAMP/COVER 4 56 1 POWER SAVING indicator Lights up when the projector is pressed.
... the end of items in the SET SETTING menu is set to the monitor output on -screen menu. Connects to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is input for the first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out. 2 MENU key Displays the on a... input or any key does not function for 10 minutes. Control Panel ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A 1 POWER SAVING MENU 2 PUSH ENTER VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN 3 LAMP/COVER 4 56 1 POWER SAVING indicator Lights up when the projector is pressed.
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...listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to "On." Used when "Smart APA" in the computer attached to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be installed in the SET SETTING menu is lit. 6 Video input connector Connect to the S video output (Y/C video ... function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen. 13 Location and Function of video equipment. 7 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. The supplied application software (VPLCX5 only) can be inserted. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the access lamp is set to the ...
...listening to sound output from the VCR, connect to "On." Used when "Smart APA" in the computer attached to this connector. 3 Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 only) The Memory Stick can be installed in the SET SETTING menu is lit. 6 Video input connector Connect to the S video output (Y/C video ... function properly and the image may extend beyond the screen. 13 Location and Function of video equipment. 7 AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. The supplied application software (VPLCX5 only) can be inserted. Do not remove the Memory Stick while the access lamp is set to the ...
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...AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output Computer USB cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to the projector using the USB...loaded with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, 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 connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the ...
...AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output Computer USB cable (supplied) (Connect the USB cable to the projector using the USB...loaded with video output connector of a type having two rows of pins, 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 connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the ...
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... Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB Setting Up and Projecting Connecting ...with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. For more...
... Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB Setting Up and Projecting Connecting ...with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting. For more...
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... or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack... you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 20 GB Connecting the Projector
... or component video equipment, select video GBR or component with the "Input-A Signal Sel." To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack... you connect the unit to the input signal. • When you input the external sync signal from 15k RGB/component equipment. 20 GB Connecting the Projector
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... MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER 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. Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen...
... MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER 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. Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other onscreen...
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...indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. 2 Press the I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING TILT ON/STANDBY indicators 2 4 1 Open the connector panel, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all -inone LCD type, you may have to ...switch the computer to output to the projector. Projecting 23 GB Depending on the equipment connected to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / LCD VGA , / , etc.), or by changing...
...indicator lights in red and the projector goes into standby mode. 2 Press the I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING TILT ON/STANDBY indicators 2 4 1 Open the connector panel, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then connect all -inone LCD type, you may have to ...switch the computer to output to the projector. Projecting 23 GB Depending on the equipment connected to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., / LCD VGA , / , etc.), or by changing...
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... from a computer only. 5 Adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key. F7 or Fx Fn 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from Press INPUT to display Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Memory Stick inserted to the Memory Stick slot...
... from a computer only. 5 Adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key. F7 or Fx Fn 4 Press the INPUT key to "On," the projector searches for the input signal from Press INPUT to display Computer connected to the INPUT A connector INPUT A Memory Stick inserted to the Memory Stick slot...
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In this case, adjust it manually. Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until "V Keystone" appears on the room temperature or the screen angle. Setting Up and Projecting Note The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/
In this case, adjust it manually. Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until "V Keystone" appears on the room temperature or the screen angle. Setting Up and Projecting Note The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/
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... if you will stop even though the internal heat is still running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in a breakdown of the projector. Note Do not unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still high, which could result in red. During this time, you press any key except the I / 1 key... for about two seconds. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on -screen message in the projector and the lens protector closes. To turn...
... if you will stop even though the internal heat is still running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in a breakdown of the projector. Note Do not unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still high, which could result in red. During this time, you press any key except the I / 1 key... for about two seconds. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on -screen message in the projector and the lens protector closes. To turn...
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... "Status" in a sub menu. SET SETTING Input A S m a r t A PA : On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Color System: Auto Power Saving: On To change the tone of the menu display and the menu language displayed in the SET SETTING menu. Display items Input signal indicator... is equipped with setting items appear. The selected menu appears. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the MENU The projector is shown as a yellow button. x is displayed when no signal is input. The menu appears. The setting items are displayed in a pop...
... "Status" in a sub menu. SET SETTING Input A S m a r t A PA : On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Color System: Auto Power Saving: On To change the tone of the menu display and the menu language displayed in the SET SETTING menu. Display items Input signal indicator... is equipped with setting items appear. The selected menu appears. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu Using the MENU The projector is shown as a yellow button. x is displayed when no signal is input. The menu appears. The setting items are displayed in a pop...
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...S m a r t A PA : On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Color System: Auto Power Saving: On Menu Items Smart APA Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1). Once the specified input signal has been adjusted ... data through the INPUT SETTING menu. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in the following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video/S-Video. It GB 32 The SET SETTING Menu Auto...to find if the signal is registered to an optimum picture. Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note ...
...S m a r t A PA : On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Computer Color System: Auto Power Saving: On Menu Items Smart APA Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1). Once the specified input signal has been adjusted ... data through the INPUT SETTING menu. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in the following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video/S-Video. It GB 32 The SET SETTING Menu Auto...to find if the signal is registered to an optimum picture. Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note ...
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...with no signal input. Off: Turns off the power, and warning messages. Menu Color Selects the tone of the input signal. Power Saving When set to the input signal. Language Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector. On: Shows all of the menu from ...and Bottom Right. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On," the projector goes into power saving mode if you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the picture becomes strange or "Please check INPUT-A setting." Menu Position Selects the ...
...with no signal input. Off: Turns off the power, and warning messages. Menu Color Selects the tone of the input signal. Power Saving When set to the input signal. Language Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector. On: Shows all of the menu from ...and Bottom Right. If the picture is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "On," the projector goes into power saving mode if you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the picture becomes strange or "Please check INPUT-A setting." Menu Position Selects the ...
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...on the TILT adjustment key or M/, key on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the projector. When the bottom of the screen when no signal is input to the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. Note The auto V Keystone... bottom : Sets a higher value. Normally set to "blue." Low: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" ...
...on the TILT adjustment key or M/, key on the Remote Commander, the less the projector tilts and the lower the position of the projector. When the bottom of the screen when no signal is input to the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. Note The auto V Keystone... bottom : Sets a higher value. Normally set to "blue." Low: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key or m/< key on the Remote Commander, the more the projector tilts and the higher the position of the projected image will be lower compared with "Low" ...
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... the handle. Bottom Screws on conditions of use. If you can see its underside. When replacing the lamp after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. If you touch the lamp, you may be burned or injured. • When removing the lamp, make sure it over... your finger. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it remains horizontal, then pull straight up The lamp life varies depending on the lamp (3) Handle GB 36 Maintenance B Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp...
... the handle. Bottom Screws on conditions of use. If you can see its underside. When replacing the lamp after turning off the projector, then unplug the power cord. If you touch the lamp, you may be burned or injured. • When removing the lamp, make sure it over... your finger. Note Be sure that the projector is stable after turning it remains horizontal, then pull straight up The lamp life varies depending on the lamp (3) Handle GB 36 Maintenance B Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp...