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 viewing, modifying the original picture 
by switching to the aspect mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or 
producers, which are legally protected.
 Depending on the input signal, setting items for aspect ratio or some other setting items cannot 
be set in some cases, or changing the aspect ratio setting may have no effect.
 A part of the image may be displayed in black, depending on the setting item.
*4: Available when a video signal is input from the YP
BPR input connector (INPUT A) or the HDMI 
input connector (INPUT C/INPUT D).
*5: VPL-CW256/CW276 only.Items Item descriptions
Adjust Signal Adjusts the image of computer signal. Use this item if the edge of the image 
is cut and reception is bad.
Dot Phase
*1Adjusts the dot phase of the display pixel and the input signal. Set to the 
value where looks clearest.
H Size
*1The higher the setting, the wider the horizontal image elements (pitch). The 
lower the setting, the narrower the horizontal image elements (pitch).
Shift
*2H: The higher the setting, the farther right the image is projected on the 
screen. The lower the setting, the image farther left.
V: The higher the setting, the farther up the image is projected on the screen. 
The lower the setting, the image farther down.
Aspect
*3Changes the aspect ratio of the projected image (page 22).
When the 
computer 
signal is 
inputNormal: Displays the image on the center point of the projected image 
without changing the resolution of the input signal or enlarging the image.
Full1: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size without 
changing the aspect ratio of the input signal.
Full2: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size.
Full3
*5: Displays a 1280 × 720 dot picture on the screen without changing 
the aspect ratio of the original image.
When the 
video signal 
is input 
(VPL-
CX236/
CX276)4:3: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an 
aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
16:9: Displays the image to fit the maximum projected image size with an 
aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
Zoom: Display the center point of the projected image to zoom.
When the 
video signal 
is input 
(VPL-
CW256/
CW276)4:3: Displays the image with an aspect ratio fixed to 4:3.
16:9: Displays the image with an aspect ratio fixed to 16:9.
Zoom: Displays the image to enlarge without changing the aspect
ratio of the original image.
Wide Zoom: Displays the image to enlarge with minimum distortion.
Over Scan
*4On/Off: When set to “On”, the outer edges of the picture will be hidden. 
Select this setting when noise appears along the edge of the picture.
Notes 
						

							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 be projected as illustrated below. In 
this a case, select “Zoom.” Input signal Recommended 
setting value and 
projected image
Computer signal
(4:3) (Full1)*1
(16:9) (Full1)*1 *2
(16:10) (Full1)*1 *2
Video signal
(4:3) (4:3)*3 
(16:9) (16:9)
*4 
						

							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 bottom edge of the image may 
be hidden. In this a case, select “Full3.”
*4: Depending on the input signal, the 
projected image may be projected as 
illustrated below. In this a case, select 
“16:9.”
*5: Depending on the input signal, the image 
may be projected as illustrated below. In 
this a case, select “Zoom.” Input signal Recommended 
setting value and 
projected image
Computer signal
(4:3) (Full1)*1 *2 *3
(16:9) (Full1)*1 *2 *3
(16:10) (Full1)*3
Video signal
(4:3) (4:3) *4 *5
(16:9) (16:9) 
						

							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 signal is input to the unit for approx.10 minutes, the 
power turns off automatically, and the unit enters standby mode.
Off: You can deactivate the With No Input.
With Static SignalLamp Dimming/Off: If “Lamp Dimming” is selected, the lamp dims 
slowly when little or no change occurs in the image. You can choose 
the period before the image darkens from “5,” “10,” “15,” “20” 
minutes or “Demo..” If you select “Demo.,” the image will darken 
about 30 seconds later.
Smart APAOn/Off: When set to “On,” executes APA automatically when a signal 
is input.
*1*2
Auto Input SearchOn/Off: When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in the 
following order: Input-A/Input-B/Input-C/Input-D/Video. It indicates 
the input channel when the power is turned on or the INPUT key is 
pressed.
Input-A Signal Sel.Auto/Computer/Component/Video GBR: When set to “Auto,” 
selects the type of video signal input automatically when “Input-A”  is 
selected with the INPUT key.
*3
Color SystemAu to /N T S C3.58/PAL/PAL-60/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N: 
When set to “Auto,” selects the color system automatically when  
“Video” is selected with the INPUT key.
*3
IR Receiver The front and rear remote control detectors of the projector.
Front & Rear: The IR receivers on the front and rear of the unit are 
available.
Front: The IR receiver on the front is available.
Rear: The IR receiver on the rear is available.
Panel Key LockOn/Off: When set to “On,” locks all the control panel keys of the 
projector. However, you can operate the following when set to “On”:
 Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during 
Standby mode.
c The projector turns on.
 Press and hold the ?/1 key for approximately 10 seconds during 
power on.
cThe projector goes to Standby mode.
 Press and hold the MENU key for approximately 10 seconds during 
power on.
c“Panel Key Lock” is set to “Off” and enables operation of all keys 
on the projector. 
						

							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 may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal. In such a case, 
adjust it manually to suit to the connected equipment.
*4: “Network Setting” is not displayed while “REMOTE” is selected from “External Control” in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
*5: This is available only when the video signal is NTSC.
*6: Select “Off” to avoid entering standby mode when there is no input signal.Items Item descriptions
CC Display
*5CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4/Text1/Text2/Text3/Text4: Select the closed 
caption service (Captions or Text).
Off: Closed caption does not appear.
Network Setting
*4
IP Address SetupAuto (DH CP): The IP address is assigned automatically from the 
DHCP server such as a router.
Manual: To specify the IP Address manually.
IP Address/Subnet 
Mask/Default 
Gateway/DNS 
Server/ApplyWhen “Manual” is selected for “IP Address Setup,” select the item 
with the B or b key and input the value with V or v key. When all 
items are entered, select “Apply” then press the ENTER key. The 
entered settings will be registered.
Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamp, resets the lamp timer (page 37).
Notes 
						

							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 ImageOn/Off: When set to “On,” the Start Up Image is displayed on the screen upon 
startup of the projector. 
						

							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 adjustment.
Manual: The higher the setting, the narrower the top of the projected 
image. The lower the setting, the narrower the bottom.
H Keystone
*1*5This is displayed when “HV Keystone” is selected in the “Screen Fitting.” 
The higher the setting, the narrower the right part of the projected image. 
The lower the setting, the narrower the left part.
Warping This is displayed when “Warping” is selected in the “Screen Fitting”.
Adjust: You can correct image twist.
Reset: You can reset adjusted values back to the default values.
Image FlipHV/H/V/Off: Flips the projected image horizontally and/or vertically 
according to the installation method.
BackgroundBlack/Blue: Selects the background color of the projected image when no 
signal is input.
Lamp ModeAu to
*6/High/Standard/Low*7: When set to “High,” the image becomes 
brighter, and power consumption becomes higher. When set to “Auto,” 
brightness is adjusted automatically according to image content. Dark 
images are projected with brightness adjusted, leading to energy-saving. 
Bright images are projected brightly, without adjusting brightness.
High Altitude 
Mode
*2On/Off: Set to “On” when using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or 
higher. Continuing to use the wrong setting may affect component 
reliability.
Security Lock
*3On/Off: This function enables restriction of the projector to authorized 
users by password. The setting procedures for security locking are as 
follows:
1Select “On” and press ENTER to display the setting menu.
2Input the password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys. (The 
default password setting is “ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”)
3Input a new password with the MENU, V/v/B/b, and ENTER keys.
4Enter the password again to confirm.
Enter the password when you turn on the projector after disconnecting and 
reconnecting the AC power cord.
When it is set to “Off,” you can cancel the security lock. You are required to 
input the password again.
If you fail to enter the correct password after three consecutive times, the 
projector cannot be used. In this case, press the ?/1 key to go Standby 
mode then turn on the power again.
Direct Power OnOn/Off: When set to “On,” you can turn the power on without going to 
Standby mode when the AC power cord is connected to a wall outlet. 
Regardless of the Direct Power On setting, you can disconnect the AC 
power cord to turn off the power without going to the Standby mode. 
						

							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 countries/regions.) Once your 
identity has been confirmed, we will provide you with the password.
*4: When “Standby Mode” is set to “Low,” the network and network control function cannot be 
operated while the projector is in standby mode.
*5: 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.
*6: VPL-CX276/CW276 only.
*7: VPL-CX236/CW256 only.External ControlREMOTE: Select to control the projector using RS-232C.
NETWORK: Select to control the projector via network.
Standby ModeStandard/Low: When set to “Low,” lowers power consumption in Standby 
mode.
Notes
Items Item descriptions
*4 
						

							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 model name.
Serial No. Displays the serial number.
fH
*1Displays the horizontal frequency of the current input signal.
fV
*1Displays the vertical frequency of the current input signal.
Signal Type Displays the type of the current input signal.
IP Address
*2*3Displays IP address.
Lamp Timer Indicates the total usage time of a lamp.
Notes 
						

							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 with the network, consult with the network administrator. The 
network must be secured.
 When using this projector connected with the network, access the Control window via a Web 
browser and change the access limitation of the factory preset values (page 31). It is recommended 
to change the password regularly.
 When the setting on the Web browser is completed, close the Web browser to log out.
 The menu displays used for the explanation below may be different depending on the model you 
are using.
 Supported Web browsers are Internet Explorer 6/7/8.
 The menu displays only English.
 If the browser of your computer is set to [Use a proxy server] when you have access to the projector 
from your computer, click the check mark to set accessing without using a proxy server.
1Connect the LAN cable.
2Set the network settings for the 
projector using “Network Setting” on 
the SET SETTING menu (page 25).
3Start a web browser on the computer, 
enter the following in the address field, 
then press the Enter key on your 
computer.
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
(xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: IP address for the 
projector)
You can confirm the IP address of the 
projector under “Network Setting” on 
the SET SETTING menu.
The following window appears in the 
We b  b r o w s e r :
Once you make the network settings, you 
can open the Control window only by 
performing step 3 of this procedure.
Notes
Displaying the Control Window of the Projector with a Web 
Browser
LAN cable 
(straight type) 
(not supplied)
Hub, router, etc
LAN Connector
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