Table of Contents Overview Features ... 3 Location and Function of Controls ... 4 Top/Front/Left Side ... 4 Rear/Right Side/Bottom ... 4 Control/Connector Panel ... 5 Remote Commander ... 6 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector ... 8 Connecting the Projector ... 9 Connecting a Computer ...
Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique new optical system that incorporates newly developed LCD panels provides a high-efficiency optical system. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to give a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen.
Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side Rear/Right Side/Bottom a Front remote control detector b Lens c Powered tilt adjuster d Ventilation holes (exhaust) e Speaker f Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Location and Function of Controls g Rear remote control detector...
Control/Connector Panel Open the cover to use the AUDIO/ VIDEO IN connector. Push a ZOOM +/– key Adjusts the picture size. b INPUT key c ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key flashes in green until the projector is ready to operate.
j INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Inputs a computer signal, video GBR signal, component signal, or DTV signal depending on the connected equipment. Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. For details, see “Connecting a Computer”...
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Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder. To replace a battery Release the lock of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the Remote Commander. Install the lithium battery. Face the + side up.
B Projecting the Picture Installing 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. Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the lens Screen size (inches) Minimum...
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.
SVGA (VPL-CS20) mode for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, 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.
To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Left side to video GBR/ component output White audio audio output output A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack B A/V connecting adaptor (supplied) C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Note...
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Note The projection size that can be adjusted with the automatic focus adjustment is from 40-inch up to 150-inch. However, it may not be perfectly adjusted depending on the brightness of the room, or the state of the screen. In this case, adjust it manually in step 8 on page 13.
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to raise the projector TILT adjustment key to lower the projector Powered tilt adjuster Notes • When you adjust the powered tilt adjuster with the TILT key, the V 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.”...
Turning Off the Power Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds.
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: ON/STANDBY indicator Front remote control detector Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. Security Lock Security Lock The projector is equipped with a security lock function. When you turn the power of the projector on, you are required to input the previously set password.
Enter the password again to confirm. When the following message is displayed, the setting for security lock is completed. Smart APA: Picture Auto Input Search: Auto Focus: Signal Test Pattern: Standby Mode: Standard Function Power Saving: Installation Panel Key Lock: Security Lock: Setup Information...
Other Functions Off & Go Function If you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off, and then, after the powered tilt adjuster is retracted into the projector, you can unplug the AC power cord. After the AC power cord is unplugged, the fan runs for a certain time automatically.
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Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll the enlarged image. To return the image to its original size Press the D ZOOM – key. Just pressing the RESET key returns the image back to its original size immediately. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key on the remote commander.
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window.
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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. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and press the RESET key on the Remote Commander.
The Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Picture Mode: Standard Picture Adjust Picture Signal Volume: Function Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: Setting items Functions Picture Mode Selects the picture mode. • Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic”...
The Signal Menu The Signal menu is used to adjust the input signal. Adjust Signal...menu Adjust Signal Picture Wide Mode: Scan Converter: Signal Function Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: Exit: Setting items Functions Adjust Signal... Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer.
“Shift.” Signal Memory No. SIZE Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Note When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.
The Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Setting items Functions Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the Signal menu for the input signal from a computer. •...
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Setting items Functions Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the side panel of the projector so that the projector can be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.” When it is set to “On,”...
• Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear detector only. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the rear panel of the projector lights when the projector is on. High Altitude Set to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of Mode 1,500 m or higher.
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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. The Installation Menu...
The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Status (on-screen Sets up the on-screen display. display) When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages.
The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. Setting items Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate.
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: Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set : Except preset memory No. 3, 4 : VPL-CX20: Lower than SVGA VPL-CS20: Lower than VGA : Except preset memory No. 7, 8, 10, 11 Component Video GBR –...
B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as a light source is a consumable product. Thus, replace the lamp with a new one in the following cases. • When the lamp has burnt out or dims • “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the screen •...
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Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws (c). Fold down the handle to replace it (b). Fold down the handle. Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp.
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 500 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used.
B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using the following instructions. 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 and on with the ?/1 key at a short interval.
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Symptom The picture is noisy. The picture from the INPUT A connector is colored strangely. “Please check Input-A Signal Sel.” appears in spite of inputting the correct signal from INPUT A. On-screen display does not appear. Color balance is incorrect. The picture is too dark.
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Attach the cover securely (see page 33 and 34). • The electrical system may break down. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. The LAMP/COVER • The lamp has reached the end of its life. indicator lights up.
Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Message High temp.! Probably use in high altitude. Switch to high altitude mode on? Yes V No v High temp.! Lamp off in 1 min.
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Message Meaning and Remedy Lens control is locked! Do “Lens Control” on the Installation menu is set to “Off.” you wish to unlock? Yes V c To enable the the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the Remote No v Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the projector, set “Lens Control”...
Signal Cable SMF-402 (HD D-sub 15-pin (male) y 3 × phono type (male)) Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) ×...
Index Adjusting memory of the settings ... 21 the picture ... 22 the picture size/shift ... 23 Air filter ... 34 Auto Focus ... 25 Auto Input Search ... 25 Background ... 27 Brightness ... 22 Color ... 22 Color System ... 29 Color Temp.
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