Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

41The Installation Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Installation Menu
The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Sel: Set: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
Information
Lamp Mode: Standard
High Altitude Mode: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear V Keystone:Auto
Side Shot:0
Image Flip:
Off
Background: Blue
ID Mode: All
Direct Power On: Off
Setting itemsFunctionsInitial setting
V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection...

42The Installation Menu
 The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending 
on the room temperature or the screen angle.
 If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to “Auto”, press the KEYSTONE key on the 
control panel or the remote commander, and change the value. The setting mode will be 
temporarily changed to “Manual” from “Auto”.
 If you want restore the “Auto” setting, first switch the V Keystone setting to “Manual”, then return 
it to “Auto”....

43The Setup Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Setup Menu
The Setup menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting itemsFunctionsInitial setting
Status (on-screen 
display)Sets up the on-screen 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.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. The languages available are: English, 
Nederlands, Français, Italiano,...

44The Information Menu
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.
 Horizontal frequency and Vertical frequency may not be displayed depending on the 
input signal used on the projector.
 You cannot change the displays listed above.
Memory No. (Memory number of an input signal)
Signal type Model name
Serial number
Setting itemsFunctions
fH Displays the...

45The Information Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated 
in the following tables. The items that cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu.
Picture menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: Except B & W*2: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W*3: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only.*4: VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only.
Signal menu
z :...

46Replacing the Lamp
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is a 
consumable product. Replace this lamp with 
a new one in the following cases.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the Lamp and clean the 
Filter.” appears on the screen.
 The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in 
red. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes)
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use. 
Use an LMP-C200 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of lamps other than the LMP-C200 may...

47Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Restore the lamp cover to the original 
position and tighten the three screws 
with the Phillips screwdriver.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on. (Page 51)
7Connect the power cord. 
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red.
8Press the ?/1 key to turn the projector 
on.
9Press the MENU...

48Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned whenever 
you replace the lamp.
Remove the air filter, and then remove the 
dust with a vacuum cleaner.
The time needed to clean the air filter will 
vary depending on the environment or how 
the projector is used.
1Turn the power off and unplug the 
power cord. 
2Remove the air filter cover.
3Remove the air filter from the each 
claws (7 positions) on the air filter 
cover.
4Clean the air filter with a vacuum 
cleaner....

49Troubleshooting
Others
BOthers
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
Picture
SymptomCause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.  The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power.
 The lamp cover is not secured.
cClose the lamp cover securely (see...

50Troubleshooting
Sound
“Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.” appears in 
spite of inputting the 
correct signal from 
INPUT A.The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 43).
On-screen display does not 
appear.“Status” in the Setup menu has been set to “Off.”
cSet “Status” in the Setup menu to “On” (see page 43).
Color balance is incorrect.  The picture has not been adjusted...