Sony Projector VPL-CX76 VPL-CX70 User Manual

41Troubleshooting
Others
Sound
Remote Commander/Presentation tool
Others
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No sound.  A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see 
page 13).
 The audio connecting cable used is incorrect.
cUse a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 13).
 The sound is muted.
cPress the AUDIO MUTING key to release audio muting (see 
page 9).
 The sound is not adjusted properly.
cAdjust the sound with the VOLUME +/– key on the...

42Troubleshooting
Indicators
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes. The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see pages 37 and 38).
 The lens protector did not open due to a problem.
cIn case of emergency, slide the lens protector open by hand, and 
then press the ?/1 key. If this problem occurs again, consult 
with qualified Sony personnel.
 The...

43Troubleshooting
Others
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot  be projected as the frequency is out of the 
acceptable range of the projector.
c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
 The resolution setting of the output  signal of the computer is too 
high.
c Set the output setting to XGA (see page 13).
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel. You have input an RGB signal...

44Specifications
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, about 
2,360,000 pixels (786,432 
pixels × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (powered)
f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.6 to 1.78
Lamp 165 W UHP
Projected picture size
40 to 300 inches (measured 
diagonally)
Light output ANSI lumen
1) 2500 lm (VPL-
CX76)
ANSI lumen
1) 2000 lm (VPL-
CX70)
(When the Lamp Mode is set to 
“High.”)
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)
When...

45Specifications
Others
high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO Stereo minijack,
500 mVrms, input impedance 47 
kilohms
USB Up (female) × 1
Wireless LAN card slot (VPL-CX76 only)
× 1
“Memory Stick” slot (VPL-CX76 only)
× 1 
Safety regulations
UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), 
FCC Class B, IC Class B,  
DEMKO (EN60950), CE 
(LVD, EMC), C-Tick
Laser (VPL-CX76 only)
Laser type Class 2
Wavelength 640 nm - 660 nm
Output 1 mW
General
Dimensions 298 × 69 × 243.5 mm (11 3/4 × 
2 3/4 ×  9 5/8 inches) (w/h/d)...

46Specifications
Preset signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE
1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940
2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 50.000
3 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
4 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
5 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y
6 640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
7 VGA VESA 85 Hz  37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
8 640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
9 VGA mode 2 31.469...

47Specifications
Others
 When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed 
properly.
 Memory No. 22
*1 and 34*1 show the interlace signal.
 For the Memory No. 38*2, the smart APA function and the APA key of the remote commander do 
not activate. Make adjustments for the input signals using the Adjust Signal... on the INPUT 
SETTING menu.
 When an SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the edges of the screen. In this 
case, input a signal...

48Specifications
Warning on power connection
Use the supplied power cord when you use the projector in your country/region. Otherwise, use 
a proper power cord meeting the following specifications.
The United 
States, 
CanadaContinental 
Europe, 
KoreaUK Australia Japan
Plug type YP-11 YP-21 SP-61 B8 YP-13
Female end YC-13L YC-13L YC-13L C7-2 YC-13L
Cord type SPT-2 H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F H03VVH2-F VCTFK
Rated Voltage & 
Current10A/125V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 2.5A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA VDE BS SAA...

49“Side Shot” and “V Keystone” Adjustments
Others
“Side Shot” and “V Keystone” Adjustments
With “Side Shot” (horizontal keystone adjustment) provided for the projector, you can project 
the picture from the side of the screen.
When projecting with “Side Shot” adjustment only, you can adjust the horizontal distortion of 
the screen to the maximum using “Side Shot.”
When projecting with both “Side Shot” and “V Keystone” (vertical keystone adjustment), you 
can adjust the vertical (   ) and horizontal (   )...

50“Side Shot” and “V Keystone” Adjustments
 If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto,” the “Side Shot” adjustment area may be narrow.
 “V Keystone” on the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” at the factory, and the vertical 
distortion of the picture is automatically corrected. However, the distortion may not be perfectly 
corrected depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, set this item to 
“Manual,” and correct the distortion using input values. Input signals a b
Video/60,...