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... mode when using highprecision technology. This function is not a malfunction of the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all other than placing on page 10... the ceiling. converter that converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX6/EX1) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS6) . • Compatible input signals Notes This projector accepts video signals of • The unit is the color system used frequently are available for ...
... mode when using highprecision technology. This function is not a malfunction of the projector. Blocking the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at high altitudes could have adverse effects, such as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA1) and SXGA+1) signals, which all other than placing on page 10... the ceiling. converter that converts the input signal within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX6/EX1) or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS6) . • Compatible input signals Notes This projector accepts video signals of • The unit is the color system used frequently are available for ...
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... States and/or other countries. • IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA 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 on the...and the FREEZE key for 38 kinds3) (VPL-CX6/EX1) of input signals. Overview Easy presentation • Simple setup with external equipment This projector is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association. • Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 9 Features GB High portability •...
... States and/or other countries. • IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA 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 on the...and the FREEZE key for 38 kinds3) (VPL-CX6/EX1) of input signals. Overview Easy presentation • Simple setup with external equipment This projector is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association. • Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 9 Features GB High portability •...
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.../Right Side/Bottom 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is turned off with the I / 1 key. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX6 only) 5 Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector automatically opens when the... - Location and Function of Controls t For details on steps for the first 60 seconds. Flashes in green when the power is turned on the projector with the I / 1 key lights in green while the cooling fan runs after the power is plugged into a wall outlet. When turning off the...
.../Right Side/Bottom 1 I / 1 (on/standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is turned off with the I / 1 key. Each time you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: INPUT A t MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO (VPL-CX6 only) 5 Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector automatically opens when the... - Location and Function of Controls t For details on steps for the first 60 seconds. Flashes in green when the power is turned on the projector with the I / 1 key lights in green while the cooling fan runs after the power is plugged into a wall outlet. When turning off the...
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...any key does not function for 10 minutes. Press again to clear the menu. 3 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G) Select the menu or to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is not secured firmly. For details on a computer using the supplied cable. Connector Panel 1 2 ... is canceled when a signal is pressed. Control Panel ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 broken.
...any key does not function for 10 minutes. Press again to clear the menu. 3 Arrow keys (f/F/g/G) Select the menu or to "ON," the projector goes into power saving mode if no signal is not secured firmly. For details on a computer using the supplied cable. Connector Panel 1 2 ... is canceled when a signal is pressed. Control Panel ACCESS AUDIO INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 broken.
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...projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. (When you use the VPL-EX1, an optional Remote Commander is required to control the mouse function with a Remote Commander.) The supplied application software (VPL-CX6 only) can be installed in the SET SETTING menu is lit. 6 Video... input connector Connect to external video equipment such as those on a computer. 2 USB connector (USB plug...
...projector to the computer, you can control the mouse function with the supplied Remote Commander. (When you use the VPL-EX1, an optional Remote Commander is required to control the mouse function with a Remote Commander.) The supplied application software (VPL-CX6 only) can be installed in the SET SETTING menu is lit. 6 Video... input connector Connect to external video equipment such as those on a computer. 2 USB connector (USB plug...
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...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 a wireless mouse or the Projector Station.) a) Use a no-resistance cable. In this... MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6) (Connect the USB cable to use the projector in ...
...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 a wireless mouse or the Projector Station.) a) Use a no-resistance cable. In this... MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER to monitor output HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied) Computer Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)a) to audio output USB cable (supplied only VPL-CS6/CX6) (Connect the USB cable to use the projector in ...
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...Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available. To connect a VCR Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 ... component equipment. Note The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 20 GB Connecting the Projector To connect a Macintosh computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This ...
...Macintosh computer using the USB cable to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available. To connect a VCR Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 ... component equipment. Note The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. For more information, refer to S video output VCR 20 GB Connecting the Projector To connect a Macintosh computer To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment This ...
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Setting Up and Projecting To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 (... using "Wide Mode" in the SET SETTING menu. • Use the composite sync 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 INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you input the...
Setting Up and Projecting To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment Left side PRO AUDIO ACCESS 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 (... using "Wide Mode" in the SET SETTING menu. • Use the composite sync 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 INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you input the...
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... ACCESS INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING 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. Input...
... ACCESS INPUT A POWER SAVING MENU VIDEO S VIDEO TEMP/FAN PUSH ENTER LAMP/COVER FREEZE MS SLIDE I / 1 KEYSTONE INPUT APA MENU PIC ENTER MUTING 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. Input...
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...the Memory Stick slot MS (VPL-CX6 only) Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector VIDEO S VIDEO Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for the input signal ...signals from a computer only. 5 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 select the input source. To adjust the position of the picture by pressing the ...
...the Memory Stick slot MS (VPL-CX6 only) Video equipment connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector VIDEO S VIDEO Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected equipment so that it is set to "On," the projector searches for the input signal ...signals from a computer only. 5 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 select the input source. To adjust the position of the picture by pressing the ...
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... a sub menu. You can change the menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. For Video/S Video input: Shows "Auto" or the "Color System" setting in the MENU SETTING menu. The selected menu appears. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments ...and Settings Using the Menu Using the MENU The projector is equipped with setting items appear. The setting items are displayed in a popup menu or in the on-screen menu. 1 Press the MENU key...
... a sub menu. You can change the menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. For Video/S Video input: Shows "Auto" or the "Color System" setting in the MENU SETTING menu. The selected menu appears. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments ...and Settings Using the Menu Using the MENU The projector is equipped with setting items appear. The setting items are displayed in a popup menu or in the on-screen menu. 1 Press the MENU key...
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... the picture. Suitable for public viewing, modifying the original picture The INPUT SETTING Menu 35 GB When the video signal is input INPUT SETTING Wide Mode: Off Video When the RGB signal is input. The lower the setting, the softer the picture. Text: Contrasts black ...and white. RGB Enhancer Adjusts the picture sharpness when RGB signals are not displayed in natural tones. Low: Makes the white color reddish. Note Note that if the projector...
... the picture. Suitable for public viewing, modifying the original picture The INPUT SETTING Menu 35 GB When the video signal is input INPUT SETTING Wide Mode: Off Video When the RGB signal is input. The lower the setting, the softer the picture. Text: Contrasts black ...and white. RGB Enhancer Adjusts the picture sharpness when RGB signals are not displayed in natural tones. Low: Makes the white color reddish. Note Note that if the projector...
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...Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the projector. When a signal is displayed in the following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX6 only)/Video/S-Video. Off: The APA functions... Remote Commander. 1) The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" in the INPUT SETTING menu for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. The SET SETTING Menu 37 GB Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu When set to "Off." SET SETTING Input A Smar t APA: ...
...Macintosh 21" 27 1456 Sony News 36 1708 PC-9821 36 1280 × 1024 1600 WS Sunmicro 37 1664 Note When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the projector. When a signal is displayed in the following order: Input-A/ MS(VPL-CX6 only)/Video/S-Video. Off: The APA functions... Remote Commander. 1) The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" in the INPUT SETTING menu for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only. The SET SETTING Menu 37 GB Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu When set to "Off." SET SETTING Input A Smar t APA: ...
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... Language Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector lights when the projector is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off". Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the computer, component or video GBR signal input from Top Left, Bottom Left, Center, Top... rear of the menu display from Black or White. Front&Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on -screen display. Normally, this setting to the input signal. Available languages are: English, Nederlands, Français, Italiano...
... Language Selects the language used for changing the settings of the projector lights when the projector is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off". Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the computer, component or video GBR signal input from Top Left, Bottom Left, Center, Top... rear of the menu display from Black or White. Front&Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on -screen display. Normally, this setting to the input signal. Available languages are: English, Nederlands, Français, Italiano...
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... The picture flickers. • "Dot Phase" in the "Adjust Picture..." c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 34). • Projector is incorrect. Maintenance Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture from INPUT A. • Setting of "Input-A Signal Sel." On-screen display does not • "... The sound is colored incorrect. c Adjust "Dot Phase" in the SET SETTING menu is connector is not adjusted properly. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (see page 38). appear. strange. c Select "Computer...
... The picture flickers. • "Dot Phase" in the "Adjust Picture..." c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 34). • Projector is incorrect. Maintenance Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture from INPUT A. • Setting of "Input-A Signal Sel." On-screen display does not • "... The sound is colored incorrect. c Adjust "Dot Phase" in the SET SETTING menu is connector is not adjusted properly. c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to the input signal (see page 38). appear. strange. c Select "Computer...
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...VPL-CX6: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm VPL-EX1: ANSI lumen1) 1500 lm (When the Lamp Mode is set to "High") Throwing distance (When placing on the floor) When the XGA signal is a measuring method of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 Hz, composite video, S video...±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated) Specifications 49 GB Other Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS6: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX6/EX1: Superhigh-
...VPL-CX6: ANSI lumen1) 2000 lm VPL-EX1: ANSI lumen1) 1500 lm (When the Lamp Mode is set to "High") Throwing distance (When placing on the floor) When the XGA signal is a measuring method of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 kHz RGB/component 50/60 Hz, composite video, S video...±2 dB (PAL) (75 ohms terminated) Specifications 49 GB Other Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-CS6: Superhigh-aperture 0.7-inch SVGA panel, 1,440,000 pixels (480,000 pixels × 3) VPL-CX6/EX1: Superhigh-