Sony Projector VPL-CX236 User Manual

21The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu
For adjusting the size, position, and aspect ratio of the projected image for each input signal.
*1: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B).
*2: Available when a computer signal is input from the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) 
or a video signal is input from the YP
BPR input connector (INPUT A).
*3:   Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public...

22The INPUT SETTING Menu
Aspect
VPL-CX236/CX276*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this a case, select 
“16:9.”
*4: Depending on the input signal, the image 
may...

23The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
VPL-CW256/CW276*1: If you select “Normal,” the image is 
projected in the same resolution as the 
input signal without changing the aspect 
ratio of the original image.
*2: If you select “Full2,” the image is projected 
to fit the projected image size, regardless 
of the aspect ratio of the image.
*3: If you adjust the projected image position 
using an image with 16:9 aspect ratio and 
then switch the input source to 4:3 image, 
the top and...

24The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for setting various functions of the projector.
Items Item descriptions
AU TO  P OW E R  
SAVINGYou can make various power reduction settings.
With No Input
*6Lamp Cutoff: The lamp turns off automatically and power 
consumption is reduced if no signal is input for 10 minutes. The lamp 
lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. In Lamp 
Cutoff, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in orange. (page 33)
Standby: If no...

25The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
*1: Executes APA when a computer signal is input via the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT 
B).
*2: If the projected image includes large amount of black portion around it, the APA function will 
not work properly and a part of the image may not be displayed on the screen and also optimum 
image cannot be obtained, depending on the type of input signal. In this case, adjust the “Dot 
Phase,” “H size,” and “Shift” items manually.
*3: The image...

26The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for setting for the operations by using the menu or the 
Remote Commander.
Items Item descriptions
StatusOn: All on-screen statuses are enabled.
Off: Turn off the on-screen displays except for the menus, warning and 
confirmation messages.
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
Menu PositionTop Left/Bottom Left/Center/Top Right/Bottom Right: Selects the display 
position of the menu.
Start Up...

27The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for installing the projector.
Items Item descriptions
Screen FittingHV Keystone/ Warping: You can choose how to correct image twist.
V Keystone
*1*5This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in the “Screen Fitting.”
Au to : The Keystone adjustment is done automatically. If the screen is 
tilted, this function may not work properly. In that case, select “Manual” 
for Keystone...

28The INSTALL SETTING Menu
*1: Since the Keystone adjustment is an electronic correction, the image may be deteriorated.
*2: When “High Altitude Mode” is set to “On,” the speed of the fan increases, and the fan noise 
becomes slightly louder.
*3: You will not be able to use the projector if you forget your password. If you call qualified Sony 
personnel because you have forgotten the password, you will be asked to verify the projector’s 
serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in other...

29The INFORMATION Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION menu enables you to confirm various information on the projector, such 
as the total usage hours of a lamp.
*1: These items may not be displayed depending on the input signal.
*2: Not displayed when “REMOTE” is selected in “External Control” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu. 
*3: If “000.000.000.000” is displayed as the IP Address, select the Information menu again.Items Item descriptions
Model Name Displays the...

30Using Network Features
BNetwork
Using Network Features
Connection to the network allows you to operate the following features:
 Checking the current status of the projector via a Web browser.
 Remotely controlling the projector via a Web browser.
 Receiving the e-mail report for the projector.
 Making the network settings for the projector.
 Supports network monitoring, control protocol (Advertisement, PJ Talk, PJ Link, AMX 
DDDP [Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol]).
 When connecting this projector...