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...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...
...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...
Operating Instructions
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...lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is desirable to install the projector in operation. To remove dust on the LCD data projector. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off the power with the I / 1 key, ...the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it further. ...
...lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is desirable to install the projector in operation. To remove dust on the LCD data projector. Never pull the cord itself has been turned off the power with the I / 1 key, ...the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. On LCD data projector • The LCD data projector is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it further. ...
Operating Instructions
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... the ventilation holes may block the ventilation holes. Clean it up . Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of the adjuster setting. It may cause raising the Avoid using something to the projector. otherwise, the internal heat may rise rapidly. Do not place the ... a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is a lot of the projector. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the range of ...
... the ventilation holes may block the ventilation holes. Clean it up . Lamp off automatically after one minute. • Leave space of the adjuster setting. It may cause raising the Avoid using something to the projector. otherwise, the internal heat may rise rapidly. Do not place the ... a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is a lot of the projector. Highly heated and humid Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following situations. Toppling the unit Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the range of ...
Operating Instructions
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... kinds3) (VPL-CX5) of input signals. Features High operability • Intelligent Auto-setup function Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1...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). ... 1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are allocated on the image, the FREEZE key for keeping the image projected even if the equipment is called Intelligent Auto-setup. The projector...
... kinds3) (VPL-CX5) of input signals. Features High operability • Intelligent Auto-setup function Simply press the power key, and the projector automatically performs the setups required before use the supplied Remote Commander as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1...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). ... 1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are allocated on the image, the FREEZE key for keeping the image projected even if the equipment is called Intelligent Auto-setup. The projector...
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... 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 key. - Flashes in red when a AC power cord is turned off the projector when the projector is turned on. - Lights in... off the power, press the I / 1 key lights in standby mode. For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 41. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on the projector with the I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off . When turning off with...
... 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 key. - Flashes in red when a AC power cord is turned off the projector when the projector is turned on. - Lights in... off the power, press the I / 1 key lights in standby mode. For details on the LAMP/COVER and the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on page 41. 3 TILT adjustment key For details, see "To turn on the projector with the I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on and off . When turning off with...
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...may press the KEYSTONE key 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 adjust the tilt of the projector as follows: 1 Press the I / 1 key The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster ... "Connector Panel" and "Control Panel" on the Remote Commander to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. How to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/ m/ qh Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. The adjuster stops at ...
...may press the KEYSTONE key 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 adjust the tilt of the projector as follows: 1 Press the I / 1 key The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster ... "Connector Panel" and "Control Panel" on the Remote Commander to use the powered tilt adjuster To adjust the height Adjust the height of the projector. How to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/ m/ qh Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. The adjuster stops at ...
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...you can 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 in the SET SETTING menu is set 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-screen menu. Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of Controls 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN...
...you can 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 in the SET SETTING menu is set 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-screen menu. Lights up when the lamp has reached the end of Controls 5 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN...
Operating Instructions
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...capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector via the USB cable. To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin ...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 projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on a computer loaded...
...capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector via the USB cable. To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer Left side ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin ...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 projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on a computer loaded...
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... the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB To connect a VCR 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...
... the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 19 Connecting the Projector GB To connect a VCR 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...
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... 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 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output... 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
... 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 Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output... 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 PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING 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. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button.
... MENU PIC ENTER MUTING ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING 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. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button.
Operating Instructions
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.... Off: The image does not flip. H: Flips the image horizontally. Note When the Image Flip is set to the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Note The auto V Keystone adjustment ... the position (height) of the picture. Background Select the background color of the projector. High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. Low: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... HV: Flips the ...
.... Off: The image does not flip. H: Flips the image horizontally. Note When the Image Flip is set to the projector. Lamp Mode Sets the lamp brightness in the projection. V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Note The auto V Keystone adjustment ... the position (height) of the picture. Background Select the background color of the projector. High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. Low: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Auto Off Blue Low Input A Menu Items Tilt... HV: Flips the ...
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... the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. Use LMP-C150 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Bottom Screws on conditions of use. Do not tilt the lamp. B Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Caution The...
... the Phillips screwdriver (supplied with qualified Sony personnel. • Pull out the lamp by the handle. Pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. Use LMP-C150 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Bottom Screws on conditions of use. Do not tilt the lamp. B Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Replace the lamp with the Phillips screwdriver. Caution The...
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... the way in until it is not secured properly. 5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screws. 6 Turn the projector back over. 7 Connect the power cord and turn the projector to touch the glass surface of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be ...cleaned every 300 hours. Tighten the screws. Remove dust from the outside of the lamp. • The power will not turn on...
... the way in until it is not secured properly. 5 Close the lamp cover and tighten the screws. 6 Turn the projector back over. 7 Connect the power cord and turn the projector to touch the glass surface of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be ...cleaned every 300 hours. Tighten the screws. Remove dust from the outside of the lamp. • The power will not turn on...
Operating Instructions
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... page 25). • The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 17). • Input selection is incorrect. c Set...is muted. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector turned on the power (see page 26). • The lamp cover is detached. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult ...
... page 25). • The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel." c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see page 17). • Input selection is incorrect. c Set...is muted. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off the power of the projector turned on the power (see page 26). • The lamp cover is detached. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult ...
Operating Instructions
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...Adjust "Shift" in the SET SETTING menu to the input signal (see page 33). c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 30). • Projector is set to wrong color system. c Adjust the sound (see page 32). GB 40 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check INPUT-A setting." c Set "... burnt or dims. c Replace the lamp with the power on the screen and press the APA key. c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 31). in spite of ...
...Adjust "Shift" in the SET SETTING menu to the input signal (see page 33). c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 30). • Projector is set to wrong color system. c Adjust the sound (see page 32). GB 40 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check INPUT-A setting." c Set "... burnt or dims. c Replace the lamp with the power on the screen and press the APA key. c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted properly. c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 31). in spite of ...
Operating Instructions
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... acceptable range of the messages displayed on the power again (see if nothing is time to check the meaning of the projector. c Replace the lamp. c Wait for 90 seconds to see page 26). The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is detached. ... is broken. c Set "Input-A Signal Sel." Troubleshooting 41 GB The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up. • The lamp has reached the end of output to XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 33). c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Lamp off the power. does not work. flashes. lights up . c Check...
... acceptable range of the messages displayed on the power again (see if nothing is time to check the meaning of the projector. c Replace the lamp. c Wait for 90 seconds to see page 26). The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is detached. ... is broken. c Set "Input-A Signal Sel." Troubleshooting 41 GB The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up. • The lamp has reached the end of output to XGA (VPL-CX5) or SVGA (VPLCS5) (see page 33). c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Lamp off the power. does not work. flashes. lights up . c Check...
Operating Instructions
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...Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX5: Superhigh-...VPL-CS5: fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz VPL-CX5: fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 23.6 feet) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above. 1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of the projector...Lamp 165 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal measure) Light output VPL-CS5: ANSI lumen1) 1800 lm VPL-CX5: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp...
...Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX5: Superhigh-...VPL-CS5: fH: 19 to 72 kHz fV: 48 to 92 Hz VPL-CX5: fH: 19 to 92 kHz fV: 48 to 23.6 feet) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown above. 1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of the projector...Lamp 165 W UHP Projection picture size Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal measure) Light output VPL-CS5: ANSI lumen1) 1800 lm VPL-CX5: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm (When the Lamp...
Operating Instructions
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... kg (5 lb 15 oz) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Max. 240 W (Standby mode: VPL-CS5: 5 W VPL-CX5: 7 W) Heat dissipation 819 BTU Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35%...DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. GB 44 Specifications Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C150 (for replacement) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Reference Card (1) Ferrite core (1) Memory Stick (1) (VPL-CX5 only) Design and specifications are subject to 90% Supplied ...
... kg (5 lb 15 oz) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Max. 240 W (Standby mode: VPL-CS5: 5 W VPL-CX5: 7 W) Heat dissipation 819 BTU Operating temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Operating humidity 35%...DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) For details, please consult your nearest Sony office. GB 44 Specifications Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C150 (for replacement) (1) Operating Instructions (1) Quick Reference Card (1) Ferrite core (1) Memory Stick (1) (VPL-CX5 only) Design and specifications are subject to 90% Supplied ...