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 next time. 
Security certification
When the password screen is displayed, 
enter the password that was set. If you fail to 
enter the correct password after three tries, 
the projector cannot be used. In this case, 
press the ?/1 key to turn off the power.
To cancel the security lock
1Press the MENU key, then turn off the 
“
Security Lock” setting on the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
2Enter the password.
Enter the password that was set.
If you call the customer service center because 
you have forgotten the password, you will need 
to be able 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.
Enter new password key.
Power-on cannot be performed
without the password.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Re-enter new password key.
Be sure to remember this password.
Use: Cancel: Other key
Note 
						

							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 operations for a slide show 
using the supplied presentation tool. The 
following keys on the presentation tool are 
usable.
* Also available when you are not using the 
Air Shot.
 If there is any obstruction between the 
presentation tool and the remote control 
detector on the projector, the presentation 
tool may not function properly.
 A black screen may not be displayed even if 
you press the “B” key depending on the 
operating system (OS) of the language of 
your computer.
If you are leaving the conference room 
immediately, turn the projector off, and then, 
after the lens protector closes and the 
powered tilt adjuster is retracted into the 
projector, you can unplug the AC power 
cord. After the AC power cord is unplugged, 
the fan runs for a certain time automatically.
 When unplugging the AC power cord, ensure 
that the lens protector has closed and the 
powered tilt adjuster has been retracted into 
the projector. Moving the projector with the 
powered tilt adjuster extended may damage 
the adjuster.
 Turn off the projector according to the 
procedure explained in “Turning Off the 
Power,” then cool it down before storing the 
projector in the carrying case.
 However, if the unit has been on for less than 
15 minutes, the fan might not begin to turn as 
a result of inadequate charging. In that case, 
follow the procedure for turning off the 
power as described in “Turning Off the 
Power” on page 18.
Controlling the Computer 
Using the Supplied Remote 
Commander (When Using the 
USB Cable)
Key and joystick Function
R CLICK (front) Right button
L CLICK (rear) Left button
Joystick Corresponds to the 
movements of the 
mouse
Note
Controlling the Computer 
Using the Supplied 
Presentation Tool (When 
Using the Air Shot) (VPL-CX76 
only)
Key Function
LASER Emits a laser beam.*
G SLIDE gChanges the slides in 
the forward/backward 
direction.
B Displays/cancels a 
black screen during the 
slide show.
Notes
Off & Go Function
Notes
Key Function 
						

							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 point on the 
image you want to enlarge. Use the 
arrow key (M/m/
						

							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 GBR.”
For Input-B: Shows “Air Shot” or 
“Memory Stick” (VPL-CX76 only)
For Video/S-Video input: Shows “Auto” or 
the “Color System” setting on the SET 
SETTING menu.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button in the column on the left.
2Use the M or m key to select a menu, 
then press the , or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
3Select an item.
Use the M or m key to select the item, 
then press the , or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu or in a sub menu.
4Make the setting or adjustment of an 
item.
 When changing the adjustment 
level:
To increase the number, press the M or 
, key.
To decrease the number, press the m or 
< key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the M or m key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER or < key to restore 
the previous screen.
x
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
SET SETTINGInput-A
A
MENU SETTING Input A
On
EnglishStatus:
Language:
Menu Position:
Menu Color:Top left
Bottom Left
Center
Top Right
Bottom Right
MenuSetting 
items Pop-up menu
Selected input 
signal
PICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp:  High
Input AADJUST PICTURE              Standard
Menu Setting items Sub menu 
						

							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 the “Adjust Picture...” 
menu.
 “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” on the 
“Adjust Signal...” menu
Storage of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector memory when the ENTER key is 
pressed.
If no signal is input 
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust 
this item.” appears on the screen.
Unadjustable items
Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on 
the input signal, are not displayed on the 
menu.
For details, see page 35. 
						

							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 setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a 
“dynamic” picture.
Standard: Normally select this setting.  If the picture 
has roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this 
setting reduces the roughness.Standard
Adjust Picture... The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for 
each “Dynamic” or “Standard” picture mode separately.
Contrast Adjusts the picture contrast. 80
Brightness Adjusts the picture brightness. 50
Color Adjusts color intensity. 50
Hue Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more 
greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting, 
the more purplish.50
Sharpness Selects the picture sharpness from among “High,” 
“Middle,” and “Low.”  The “High” setting makes the 
picture sharp; the “Low” setting makes it soft.High
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones. 
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images 
that contain lots of text.Graphics
Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature.
High: Makes white colors bluish. 
Low: Makes white colors reddish.High
Low (Video/S-
Video)
Volume Adjusts the volume. 30 
						

							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: When a picture with a ratio of 16:9 (squeezed) is 
input from a DVD player.Off
Setting items Functions Initial setting
Adjust Signal...
Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal 
output from a computer. 
Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the 
picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key.
H Size Adjusts the horizontal size of a picture output from a 
computer. Adjust the setting according to the dots of 
the input signal. 
For details, see page 46.Set according to 
the input signal 
						

							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 optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION 
menu (See page 34). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
This projector has 20 types of user memories 
for Input-A into which you can save the 
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset 
input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first 
time, a memory number is displayed as 0. 
When you adjust the data of the signal using 
the INPUT SETTING menu, it will be 
registered in the projector. If more than 20 
user memory items are registered, the 
newest memory always overwrites the oldest 
one.
See the chart on page 46 to find if the signal 
is registered in the preset memory.
Since the data for the following signals is 
recalled from the preset memory, you can use these preset data items by adjusting “H 
Size.” Make finer adjustments by adjusting 
“Shift.”
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in 
black. Shift Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the 
horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical 
position of the picture. As the setting for H increases, 
the picture moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left. 
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up, 
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down. 
Use the < or the , key to adjust the horizontal 
position and the M and m key for the vertical position.Set according to 
the input signal
Scan Converter Converts the signal to display the picture according to 
the screen size.
When set to “Off,” displays the picture while matching 
one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. 
The picture will be clear but the picture size will be 
smaller.On Setting items Functions Initial setting
Note
About the Preset Memory No.
Signal Memory No. SIZE
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19 25 1328
Macintosh 21 27 1456
Sony News 36 1708
PC-9821
1280 × 102436 1600
WS Sunmicro 37 1664
Note 
						

							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” on the 
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a 
computer.  
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the 
APA functions automatically so that the picture can 
be seen clearly.  Once the specified input signal has 
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be 
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and 
connected again or the input channel is changed. You 
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the 
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to 
“On.”
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key 
on the Remote Commander.On
Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in 
the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-CX76 
only) /Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel 
when the power is turned on (only when “startup” in 
Memory Stick Home is set to “Off” (VPL-CX76 only)) 
or the INPUT key is pressed.Off
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the “Computer,” “Component,” or “Video 
GBR” signal input via the INPUT A connector.Computer
Input-B Select 
(VPL-CX76 only)Select “Air Shot” or “Memory Stick” as the input 
source that you want to project via Input-B.Air Shot
Color System Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color 
system of the input signal automatically.  If the picture 
is distorted or colorless, select the color system 
according to the input signal.
When the color system of the input signal is PAL60, 
select “PAL.” If “Auto” is selected, the color system 
cannot be detected.Auto 
						

							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 SETTING menu when you 
adjust the picture manually. Power Saving When set to “On,” the projector goes into power saving 
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the 
lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. The 
power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input 
or any key is pressed. In power saving mode, no keys 
function for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes 
out.Off
IR Receiver Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on 
the front and rear of the projector. 
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear 
detectors.
Front: Activates the front detector only.
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.Front & Rear
Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the 
projector lights when the projector is on.  Normally, 
this setting is “On.”On
Panel Key Lock Locks all the control panel keys on the rear and side 
panels of the projector so that the projector can be 
operated only with the Remote Commander.
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the 
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector 
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector 
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press 
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when 
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel 
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”Off Setting items Functions Initial setting
Notes