Sony Projector VPL-CX76 VPL-CX70 User Manual

11Location and Function of Controls
Overview
You can use a laser pointer or control a 
presentation file made using Microsoft 
PowerPoint when projecting a picture using 
the Air Shot feature.
aLaser transmitter
bLASER key
A laser beam is emitted from the laser 
transmitter while you keep this key 
pressed.
cSLIDE G/g key
Used to change pages of the slide show 
in the forward/backward direction.
dB key
This key corresponds to the “B” key of a 
keyboard.
When you press this key during the slide 
show, a...

12Installing the Projector
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the Projector
The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the screen. Use 
the following table as a guide.
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
Distance between the screen 
and the center of the lens Screen
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches)40 80 100 150 200 250 300
Minimum 
Distance1.2
(3.9)2.4
(7.9)3.0
(9.8)4.5
(14.8)6.0
(19.7)7.5...

13Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
Connecting the 
Projector
When you connect the projector, 
make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose 
connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. 
When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it 
out by the plug, not the cable itself
When connecting to a wireless LAN using 
the Air Shot, see “Operating Instructions...

14Connecting the Projector
appear properly. Set your computer to output 
the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped 
with a video output connector of a type having 
two rows of pins, use a commercially available 
plug adaptor. 
USB function
When connecting the projector to a 
computer using the USB cable for the first 
time, the computer recognizes the 
USB 
hu
man interface device...

15Projecting
Projecting the Picture
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
ASMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 
BStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” on 
the INPUT SETTING menu according to the 
input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” 
or when you connect the projector to a 
component output connector, select...

16Projecting
 The projection size that can be 
adjusted with the automatic focus 
adjustment is from 40-inch up to 150-
inch.  However, it may not be perfectly 
adjusted depending on the brightness 
of the room, the state of the screen, or 
the use of the Side Shot. In this case, 
adjust it manually in step 8 on 
page 17.
 When the projector is turned on, the 
Startup screen is projected (VPL-
CX76 only).
For details, see the attached “Operating 
Instructions for “Memory Stick”” stored 
on the CD-ROM....

17Projecting
Projecting the Picture
menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/

18Turning Off the Power
Tu r n i n g  O f f  t h e  
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The lens protector closes and the 
powered tilt adjuster is retracted into the 
projector.  The ON/STANDBY indicator 
flashes in green and the fan continues to 
run to reduce the...

19Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu 
Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for 
displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as 
follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the M or m key to select the 
MENU...

20Security Lock
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
You will not be able to use the projector if you 
forget your password and the password 
administrator is not...