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...of Controls .... 6 Top/Front/Left Side 6 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 6 Control Panel 7 Connector Panel 8 Remote Commander 10 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX86 only 12 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 13 Connecting the Projector 14 Connecting a Computer 14 Connecting a VCR 15 Projecting 16 Turning...SET SETTING Menu 30 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........32 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......33 The INFORMATION Menu 35 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 39 Others Troubleshooting 40 Messages List 44 Specifications 45 Installation Diagram 51 "Side Shot" and "V ...
...of Controls .... 6 Top/Front/Left Side 6 Rear/Right Side/Bottom 6 Control Panel 7 Connector Panel 8 Remote Commander 10 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX86 only 12 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 13 Connecting the Projector 14 Connecting a Computer 14 Connecting a VCR 15 Projecting 16 Turning...SET SETTING Menu 30 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........32 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......33 The INFORMATION Menu 35 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 39 Others Troubleshooting 40 Messages List 44 Specifications 45 Installation Diagram 51 "Side Shot" and "V ...
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It allows the 190 W UHP lamp to the projector via a wireless LAN. Presentation without ... pixels, produce a resolution of a "Memory Stick" enables you to use . Variety of network presentations (VPL-CX86 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from a computer to give a light output of locations...-inch image, which allows projection on the supplied CD-ROM. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone,...
It allows the 190 W UHP lamp to the projector via a wireless LAN. Presentation without ... pixels, produce a resolution of a "Memory Stick" enables you to use . Variety of network presentations (VPL-CX86 only) Air Shot Air Shot features data transmission from a computer to give a light output of locations...-inch image, which allows projection on the supplied CD-ROM. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. The projector opens the lens protector, corrects the V Keystone,...
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...the front floor or ceiling installation, you to obtain projector status information such as the lamp timer status or to a wireless LAN allows you can be directly turned on/off ... function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of Sony Corporation. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. •...; Windows is turned on the Remote Commander. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX86 only) Connection to control the projector away from operating incorrectly. Features 5 Overview Also, ...
...the front floor or ceiling installation, you to obtain projector status information such as the lamp timer status or to a wireless LAN allows you can be directly turned on/off ... function locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of Sony Corporation. About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. •...; Windows is turned on the Remote Commander. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX86 only) Connection to control the projector away from operating incorrectly. Features 5 Overview Also, ...
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... on . Never insert anything other than the supplied wireless LAN card. c Powered tilt adjuster d Front remote control detector e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f Access lamp (VPL-CX86 only) Lights during access to remove the "Memory Stick Duo" / "Memory Stick PRO Duo". b Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector opens ... may be unable to the "Memory Stick". 6 Location and Function of Controls Note Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while the access lamp is turned on the CD-ROM). Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side Rear/Right Side/Bottom a Control panel For details, ...
... on . Never insert anything other than the supplied wireless LAN card. c Powered tilt adjuster d Front remote control detector e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f Access lamp (VPL-CX86 only) Lights during access to remove the "Memory Stick Duo" / "Memory Stick PRO Duo". b Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector opens ... may be unable to the "Memory Stick". 6 Location and Function of Controls Note Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while the access lamp is turned on the CD-ROM). Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side Rear/Right Side/Bottom a Control panel For details, ...
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... standby mode, you can turn it is ready to an optional security cable (from the projector is turned on page 39. Overview n Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover o Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause injury. • To maintain...
... standby mode, you can turn it is ready to an optional security cable (from the projector is turned on page 39. Overview n Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover o Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover Notes • Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as this may cause injury. • To maintain...
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...the picture size. power is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Lights when the lamp has reached the end of the picture. For details on the TEMP/FAN and LAMP/COVER indicators, see "Projecting" on -screen menu. keys Adjusts the picture focus. h ZOOM +/- To open the ... the menu. The fan runs for about 60 seconds after the power is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - For details, see page 19. Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. For details, see "Even when projecting using...
...the picture size. power is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. Lights when the lamp has reached the end of the picture. For details on the TEMP/FAN and LAMP/COVER indicators, see "Projecting" on -screen menu. keys Adjusts the picture focus. h ZOOM +/- To open the ... the menu. The fan runs for about 60 seconds after the power is broken. • LAMP/COVER Lights or flashes under the following conditions: - For details, see page 19. Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. For details, see "Even when projecting using...
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...; You can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is input for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. If you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on . ...displayed on the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually. Front & Rear Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the On projector lights when the projector is on, the lock .... • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the screen. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Setting items Standby Mode Power Saving IR Receiver Illumination Panel Key Lock...
...; You can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is input for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes out. If you press and hold the MENU key for 10 seconds turns the projector on . ...displayed on the INPUT SETTING menu when you adjust the picture manually. Front & Rear Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the On projector lights when the projector is on, the lock .... • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the screen. Although the lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. Setting items Standby Mode Power Saving IR Receiver Illumination Panel Key Lock...
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Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Tilt... Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the projected picture. V Keystone Side Shot Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Lens Control Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for manual correction using the
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items Tilt... Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the projected picture. V Keystone Side Shot Image Flip Background Test Pattern Lamp Mode Lens Control Functions Initial setting Adjusts the position (height) of the projector. The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for manual correction using the
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.... Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INFORMATION Menu 35 Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. INFORMATION VPL-CX86 fH: fV: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48.47kHz 60.00Hz No. 23 1024x768 Lamp Timer: 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type Setting items fH fV... Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. You cannot alter the display, and these is ...
.... Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The INFORMATION Menu 35 Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal. INFORMATION VPL-CX86 fH: fV: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48.47kHz 60.00Hz No. 23 1024x768 Lamp Timer: 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type Setting items fH fV... Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. You cannot alter the display, and these is ...
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...the two screws on the screen • The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up . Thus replace this lamp with qualified for personal. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. Caution The lamp remains hot after the projector is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may cause damage to the ...projector. If you touch the lamp, you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it is turned off the projector, and disconnect the ...
...the two screws on the screen • The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up . Thus replace this lamp with qualified for personal. • Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. Caution The lamp remains hot after the projector is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces may cause damage to the ...projector. If you touch the lamp, you replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it is turned off the projector, and disconnect the ...
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... • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. Tighten the two screws (b). For disposal or recycling information, please contact your hands into the lamp replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to touch the glass surface of this product may be turned... on if the lamp is securely in place (a). The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET...
... • Be careful not to avoid electrical shock or fire. Tighten the two screws (b). For disposal or recycling information, please contact your hands into the lamp replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or other objects into the slot to touch the glass surface of this product may be turned... on if the lamp is securely in place (a). The ON/STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key lights in red. 9 Press the following order for less than five seconds each: RESET...
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... broken down . If it off and on . The powered tilt adjuster and the lens protector do not close. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . You can now use the projector in case of the projector turned on with the ?/1 key... at a short interval. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is detached. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. B Others ...
... broken down . If it off and on . The powered tilt adjuster and the lens protector do not close. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . You can now use the projector in case of the projector turned on with the ?/1 key... at a short interval. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is detached. and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. B Others ...
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... Start the computer. • Input selection is incorrect. The picture is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your computer is activated (VPL-CX86 only). c Press the PIC MUTING key to the input signal (see page 30). The picture from the INPUT A connector is noisy. "... depending on the combination of the number of pixels on the connected computer. c Adjust the picture (see page 14). c Replace the lamp with DDC, turn the projector on according to the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to match the color system being input (see ...
... Start the computer. • Input selection is incorrect. The picture is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your computer is activated (VPL-CX86 only). c Press the PIC MUTING key to the input signal (see page 30). The picture from the INPUT A connector is noisy. "... depending on the combination of the number of pixels on the connected computer. c Adjust the picture (see page 14). c Replace the lamp with DDC, turn the projector on according to the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to match the color system being input (see ...
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.... not function. Use the Remote Commander to be controlled with qualified Sony personnel. • The electrical system may have replaced the lamp, the electrical system may break down . Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. c If this problem occurs again, consult with ...the INSTALL SETTING menu is not being used at a high altitude. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . Symptom The computer cannot be used with qualified Sony personnel. • The lamp has reached the end of emergency, slide the lens protector open due to a ...
.... not function. Use the Remote Commander to be controlled with qualified Sony personnel. • The electrical system may have replaced the lamp, the electrical system may break down . Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes. c If this problem occurs again, consult with ...the INSTALL SETTING menu is not being used at a high altitude. Both the LAMP/COVER The electrical system has broken down . Symptom The computer cannot be used with qualified Sony personnel. • The lamp has reached the end of emergency, slide the lens protector open due to a ...
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... altitude mode on the control panel of the projector are locked! c If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Lamp off the power. c Check to see that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of...correctly (see page 31). 44 Troubleshooting c Press the appropriate key. on the SET SETTING menu is set to "Component." Please replace the Lamp. • It is blocking the ventilation holes. Operate the projector with the keys on page 38. Messages List Warning Messages Use the list...
... altitude mode on the control panel of the projector are locked! c If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp replacement process is not complete. Lamp off the power. c Check to see that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of...correctly (see page 31). 44 Troubleshooting c Press the appropriate key. on the SET SETTING menu is set to "Component." Please replace the Lamp. • It is blocking the ventilation holes. Operate the projector with the keys on page 38. Messages List Warning Messages Use the list...
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... panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (powered) f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.6 to 1.78 Lamp 190 W UHP Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output ANSI lumen1) 3000 lm (When the... Lamp Mode is set to "High.") Throwing distance (When placed on a NTSC4.43 system VCR.) Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video input) 1,024 × 768 dots (...
... panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 pixels (786,432 pixels × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (powered) f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.6 to 1.78 Lamp 190 W UHP Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output ANSI lumen1) 3000 lm (When the... Lamp Mode is set to "High.") Throwing distance (When placed on a NTSC4.43 system VCR.) Resolution 750 horizontal TV lines (Video input) 1,024 × 768 dots (...
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... connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Specifications 47 Others Optional accessories USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM2 Projector Lamp LMP-C190 (for replacement) Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono type (male)) Some of the items may not be available...
... connector (D-sub 9 pin, female) 1 DCD 2 RXDA 3 TXDA 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Specifications 47 Others Optional accessories USB wireless LAN module IFU-WLM2 Projector Lamp LMP-C190 (for replacement) Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono type (male)) Some of the items may not be available...
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... H H Size 28, 29 High Altitude Mode 34 Hue 27 I Illumination 31 Image Flip 33 Input-A Signal Sel 30 Input-C Select 30 Installation 13 L Lamp Mode 33 Lamp replacement 37 Lamp Timer 35 Language 32 selecting the menu language 20 Lens Control 33 Lens protector 6 Location and function of controls connector panel 8 control panel...
... H H Size 28, 29 High Altitude Mode 34 Hue 27 I Illumination 31 Image Flip 33 Input-A Signal Sel 30 Input-C Select 30 Installation 13 L Lamp Mode 33 Lamp replacement 37 Lamp Timer 35 Language 32 selecting the menu language 20 Lens Control 33 Lens protector 6 Location and function of controls connector panel 8 control panel...