Sony Projector VPL-CX76 VPL-CX70 User Manual

31The MENU SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Status (on-screen 
display)Sets up the on-screen display.
When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays 
except for the menus, a message when the power is 
turned off, and warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen 
displays. The languages available are: English, 
Nederlands,...

32The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
INSTALL SETTINGInput-A
Tilt...
V Keystone:  Auto
Side Shot:  0
Auto Focus:  On
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Test Pattern:  Off
Lamp Mode:  Standard
Lens Control:  On
High Altitude Mode: Off
Security Lock:  Off
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Tilt... Adjusts the position (height) of the projected picture.
V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the...

33The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
 The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending 
on the room temperature or the screen angle.
 Even when projecting using “Side Shot”, the four sides of a picture may sometimes not be parallel 
to the respective sides of a screen frame. Lens Control When set to “Off,” the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the 
Remote Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on 
the projector do not function.On
High...

34The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical 
frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp.
These are only displayed on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is no setting to be 
altered.
fH: 48,47kHzfV: 60,00Hz
 No.23
 1024x768
Lamp Timer:  2     H VPL-CX76 Serial No. 3333333
INFORMATIONInput A
Memory number of an input signal
Signal type Model name
Serial number
Setting...

35The INFORMATION Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Input signals and adjustable/setting items
Adjust Picture... menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only*2: VPL-CX76 only
INPUT SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1: Expect preset memory No. 3, 4*2: Expect preset memory No. 5, 45, 47, 48, 50*3: VPL-CX76 only
Item Input signal
Video or S-
Video (Y/C)Component Video GBR Computer B&W Air Shot or 
“Memory...

36Replacing the Lamp
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is 
consumable product. Thus replace the lamp 
with a new one in the following cases.
 When the lamp has burnt out or dims
  “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the 
screen
 The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up
The lamp life varies depending on 
conditions of use.  
Use an LMP-C161 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C161 
may cause damage to the projector.
The lamp remains hot...

37Replacing the Lamp
Maintenance
5Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place (a). Tighten the 
two screws (b).  Fold down the 
handle to replace it (c).
 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
6Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screw.
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely 
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be 
turned on.
7Turn the projector back over.
8Connect the power cord.  
The...

38Cleaning the Air Filter
Cleaning the Air 
Filter
The air filter should be cleaned every 500 
hours. 
Remove dust from the outside of the 
ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner.
500 hours are approximate. This value varies 
depending on the environment or how the 
projector is used.
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust 
from the filter with a vacuum cleaner, 
remove the air filter and wash it.
1Turn the power off and unplug the 
power cord. 
2Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the...

39Troubleshooting
Others
BOthers
Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using 
the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.  The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 18).
 The lamp cover is not secured.
cClose the lamp...

40Troubleshooting
The picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination 
of the number of dots input from the computer and the numbers of 
pixels on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
The picture from the 
INPUT A connector is 
colored strangely.The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 29).
“Please check...