Sony Projector VPL-CX236 User Manual

11Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
BProjecting/Adjusting an Image
Projecting an Image
The size of a projected image depends on the distance between the projector and screen. Install 
the projector so that the projected image fits the screen size. For details on projection distances 
and projected image sizes, see 
“Projection Distance and Lens Shift Range” (page 45).
1Plug the AC power cord into the wall 
outlet.
2Connect all equipment to the projector 
(page 7).
3Press ?/1 to turn on...

12Projecting an Image
Adjusting the Projected image
Focus Size (Zoom) Position (Lens shift)
Focus ringZoom lever
2V shift screw
1H shift screw 

13Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
Adjusting the tilt of the projector by  lens shift
You can adjust the position of the projected 
image by turning the screws for lens shift
(V shift screw and H shift screw).
1Lift up the lower end of the lens shift cover 
with your finger to remove it.
2Insert a Philips  screwdriver to the 1H 
shift screw inside the unit and turn it to 
adjust right or left, and to the 2V shift 
screw to adjust up or down. Be careful not 
to look into the lens....

14Projecting an Image
Adjusting the tilt of the projector with the front feet (adjustable)
You can adjust the height of the projector 
pushing the side button on this unit.
By changing the slope of the projector with 
front feet (adjustable), you can adjust the 
position of the projected image.
How to alter the angle
1Push in the foot adjust button at the side of 
the unit.
2Keeping the button pushed in, raise the 
main unit to the desired angle.
3Release the foot adjust button.
4For fine positioning,...

15Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
When the projected image a trapezoid, tapering to the right or left
1Press KEYSTONE on the remote 
commander  twice or select H Keystone in 
the INSTALL SETTING menu.2Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher 
the setting, the narrower the right part of 
the projected image. The lower the setting, 
the narrower the left part.
Press the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment.
 Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction,...

16Projecting an Image
3The cursor will disappear if the 
adjustment range limit is reached.
Press the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment.
Correcting deflection 1-The right/left edges of the image
1Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select 
the corner you want to correct.
If you push ENTER, you can switch to the 
cursor display.
2You can adjust the deflection of the edges 
by using V/v/B/b.
You can adjust the central position of the 
edges by using V/v. For the range of 
deflection,...

17Projecting an Image
Projecting/Adjusting an Image
3The cursor will disappear if the 
adjustment range limit is reached.
Press the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment.
Correcting deflection 2-The top/bottom edges of the image
1Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select 
the corner you want to correct.
If you push ENTER, you can switch to the 
cursor display.
2You can adjust the deflection of the edges 
by using V/v/B/b.
You can adjust the top position of the 
edges by using B/b. For...

18Projecting an Image
3The cursor will disappear if the 
adjustment range limit is reached.
Press the RESET key to restore the projected image before adjustment.
Automatically adjusts Phase, Pitch and Shift of projected image while a 
signal is input from a computer (APA (Auto Pixel Alignment))
Press APA on the remote commander. Press again to cancel during the setting.
If Smart APA is set to On, executes APA automatically when a signal is input (page 24).
1Press the ?/1 key on the main unit or the...

19Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you are 
using.
1Press the MENU key to display the 
menu.
2Select the setting menu. 
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER key.
3Select the setting item.
Use the V or v key to select the setting 
menu then press b or ENTER 
key.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting menu,...

20The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING Menu
For adjusting the picture for each input signal.
*1: When a video signal is input, this option is available.
*2: When “Picture Mode” is set to the item other than “Presentation,” this option is available.
*3: When a B & W signal is input, this option is not available.
*4: When an analog TV signal is input, this option may not available, depending on the color system.
*5: When a progressive signal or a 1080i signal is input, this option is not...