Sony Projector VPL-CX76 VPL-CX70 User Manual

21Security Lock
Convenient Functions
Enter the password on this screen.
3Enter the password again to confirm.
When the following message is 
displayed, the setting for security lock is 
completed.
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on 
the menu screen, perform this procedure 
again from step 1.
4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen used for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the power is turned on the...

22Other Functions
Other Functions
When you connect a computer to the 
projector using the USB cable, you can 
control the mouse of the computer using the 
Remote Commander.
The R/L CLICK keys and joystick function 
as follows.
For details, see “To connect a computer” on 
page 13.
Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared 
beam between the Remote Commander and the 
remote control detector on the projector.
When you are using the Air Shot to project 
the picture from a computer, you can 
perform some...

23Other Functions
Convenient Functions
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a section of the image to 
enlarge.  This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input, or when a still 
picture (except a movie picture) stored in a 
“Memory Stick” is projected.
This function does not work when a video 
signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the 
D ZOOM + key on the Remote 
Commander.
The digital zoom icon appears in the 
center of the image.
2Move the icon to the...

24Using a MENU
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Picture adjustment menu
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is 
displayed when no signal is input. You can 
hide this indicator using “Status” on the 
MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input-A: Shows “Computer,” 
“Component,” or “Video...

25Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
To reset items that have been 
adjusted
Select the item that you want to reset, and 
then press the RESET key on the Remote 
Commander. 
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the 
setting of the item that you have selected is 
factory preset values.
Items that can be reset are: 
 “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue” 
and “Sharpness” on...

26The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input 
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 35.
Picture Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume: 30
PICTURE SETTINGInput APICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp.: 
High
ADJUST PICTURE               StandardInput-A
Setting items Functions Initial...

27The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal.
Items that can be adjusted or set depend on  the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input 
signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 35.
When the video signal is input
When the signal is input from a computer
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Wide Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
Off: When a picture with a ratio of 4:3 is input.
On:...

28The INPUT SETTING Menu
Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
This projector has 45 types of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an...

29The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
SET SETTINGInput-A
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Computer
Input-B Select:  Air Shot
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
IR Receiver:  Front & Rear
Illumination: On
Panel Key Lock:  Off
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift”...

30The SET SETTING Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
 You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
 The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
 Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT...