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 the unit.
4Turn on the connected equipment.
5Select the input source.
Each time you press the INPUT key on 
the projector, the input signal switches. 
Press the INPUT key repeatedly to select 
an image to be projected.
6To project an image from a computer, 
set your computer to output to external 
display.
How to switch the computer to output to 
the projector varies, depending on the 
type of computer.
(Example)
7Adjust the focus and position of the 
projected image (page 12).
Computer
Video equipmentProjector
Wall outlet
1 235
45
6
+ 
						

							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.
Continued turning of these screws will 
return the lens shift to its original position. 
Adjust the screws to set the lens shift to the 
optimum position. For details on the 
adjustment range, see the “Lens shift 
range” (page 49).
3Return the lens shift cover to the unit.Lens shift cover
2V shift screw
1H shift screw 
						

							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, turn the right and left 
front feet (adjustable) beneath the unit.
 Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the front feet (adjustable) extended. It may cause 
malfunction.
Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image
Press ASPECT on the remote commander to change the aspect ratio of the projected image. 
You can also change the setting in Aspect of the INPUT SETTING menu (pages 21, 22).
Correcting trapezoidal distortion of the projected image (Keystone feature) 
When the projected image is a trapezoid, tapering to the top or bottom
When 
“V Keystone” is set to “Auto”, the keystone feature works automatically to correct the 
distortion. However, the keystone feature may not work properly when the screen is tilted, etc. 
In this case, set keystone manually.
1Press KEYSTONE on the remote 
commander once or select V Keystone in 
the INSTALL SETTING menu. 
2Use V/v/B/b to set the value. The higher 
the setting, narrower the top of the 
projected image. The lower the setting, the 
narrower the bottom.
Press the RESET key to restore the prjected image before adjustment.
3 1
2
4
Notes
Increase the number 
towards plus
Increase the number 
towards minus 
						

							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, the image may be deteriorated.
 Depending on the position adjusted with the lens shift feature, the aspect ratio of the image may 
change from the original or projected image may be distorted with Keystone adjustment.
Correcting the image twist  (Warp correction feature) 
You can correct the image twist by the warp correction feature
1Press KEYSTONE on the remote 
commander three times, or select 
“Warping” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu, and select “Adjust.”
2The guide is displayed.
The corners of the image to be corrected
1Move the s by using V/v/B/b to select 
the corner you want to correct.
If you press ENTER, you will go back to 
the cursor display.
2Adjust the position of the corner you want 
to correct by using V/v/B/b.
Notes
Increase the number 
towards minusIncrease the number 
towards plus
Adjust using this cursor. 
						

							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, use B/b. You can adjust the 
right/left edge independently.
When adjusting the central position of the 
edges, the right and left edges will be set at 
the same time. 
Example of cursor display:
You can adjust in all directions.
You can adjust only to the left/
right or downwards.
Note
Adjust using this cursor. 
						

							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 the range of 
deflection, use V/v. You can adjust the 
top/bottom edge independently.
When adjusting the top position of the edges, 
the top and bottom edges will be set at the 
same time. 
Example of cursor display:
You can adjust in all directions.
You can adjust only upwards/
downwards or to the right.
Note
Adjust using this cursor. 
						

							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 Remote Commander.
The shutdown message appears.
If you do not press any of the keys for a while, the projector will turn off. 
If you press ?/1 on the projector or remote commander while the shutdown message is on 
the screen, the projector will restart.
Do not turn off the projector soon after the lamp lights. It may cause a malfunction of the lamp 
(does not light ,etc.).
2Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
After step 1, the fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat, however, you may 
also unplug the AC power cord before the fan stops.
To turn off without displaying confirmation message
Hold the ?/1 key on the main unit pressed for a few seconds.
ECO gauge
This gauge indicates the current effectiveness of the projector’s ECO function. (For details on 
the ECO function, see “ECO MODE key” (page 6), “AUTO POWER SAVING” (page 24) and 
“Lamp Mode” (page 27)). The leaf icons are displayed when the projector is shut down. The 
number of displayed icons varies according to how much energy is saved as a result of using 
the ECO function.
Example of cursor display:
You can adjust in all directions.
You can adjust only to the left/
right or downwards.
Turning Off the Power
Note
ECO gauge 
						

							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, press the B key.
4Make the setting or adjustment for the 
selected item. 
Menu operation differs depending on the 
setting item. If the next menu window is 
displayed, select the item according to 
the operations in step 3.
To return to the selection screen of the 
setting items, press the B key. Also, to 
reset the setting value of an item to its factory preset value, press the RESET 
key during setting or adjusting.
Using the setting menu 
Press the V or v key to select the item. 
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
Using the adjustment menu
To increase the number, press the V or b 
key and to decrease the number, press 
the v or B key. Press the ENTER key to 
register the setting. The previous screen 
is restored. 
5Press the MENU key to clear the 
menu.
The menu disappears automatically if no 
key is pressed for a while.
Note
Picture Mode  Presentation
Adjust Picture...
Volume 30
Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:
PICTURE SETTING Input-A
Setting menu
Picture Mode  Presentation
Adjust Picture...
Volume 30 PICTURE SETTING Input-A
Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:
Setting items
Picture Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume 30 PICTURE SETTING Input-A
Sel: Set: Back: Eixt:
Dynamic
Standard
Presentation
Selecting items
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							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 available.
*6: This is not available when the input signal is HD(1080i/720p).Items Item descriptions
Picture Mode
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a “dynamic and vivid” picture.Standard: Makes the picture be natural and well balanced.
Presentation: Makes the picture bright to suit for a presentation.
Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for each 
picture mode separately.
Contrast The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the 
lower the contrast.
Brightness The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the 
darker the picture.
Color
*1*3The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the 
lower the intensity.
Hue
*1*3*4The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the 
setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.
Sharpness
*6The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the 
softer the picture.
Color Temp.
*2High/Middle/Low: The higher the temperature, the more bluish the picture. 
The lower the temperature, the more reddish the picture.
DDE 
(Dynamic 
Detail 
Enhancer)
*1*5
Off: Plays back the interlace format without conversion.
Progressive: Plays back the video signal of the interlace format converting to 
progressive.
Film: Precisely reproduces the image from a film source to suit the original 
film source.
Gamma ModeGraphics1: Gamma correction to make halftones brighter. This setting is 
suitable when projecting highly colorful images, such as photos, in a bright 
place.
Graphics2: Gamma correction to improve the reproduction of halftones. 
Highly colorful images, such as photos, can be reproduced in natural tones.
Te x t : Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images that contain lots of text.
Volume The higher the setting, the higher an audio volume and the lower the setting, 
the lower the audio volume. The audio output level will work simultaneously.
Notes