Sony Vpl Cs7 Projector User Manual

31The INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The INPUT SETTING Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. 
Setting items Functions Initial setting value
Wide Mode Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.
Off: When the picture with ratio 4:3 is input.
On: When the picture with ratio 16:9 
(squeezed) is input from equipment such as a 
DV D p layer.according to a 
picture mode
Adjust Signal...
Dot Phase Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the 
signal output...

32The INPUT SETTING Menu
 When SVGA or XGA signal is input, “Scan Converter” will not be displayed.
 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 32 types of preset data for input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and...

33The SET SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The SET SETTING Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Seittng items Functions Initial setting value
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” in 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...

34The SET SETTING Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
much 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 kinds of input signals.
 Adjust the items “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift”  in the...

35The MENU SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The MENU SETTING Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.
Setting items Functions Initial setting value
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 
turning off the power, and warning messages.On
Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-
screen displays. Available languages are: English, 
Nederlands,...

36The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting items Functions Initial setting 
value
Tilt... Adjusts the position (height) of the projected picture.
V Keystone Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 
angle.  Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or “Manual” 
for manual correction using the 
b/v/B/V key on the 
Remote Commander.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top 
: Sets...

37The INSTALL SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
 The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending 
on the room temperature or the screen angle.
 When the Image Flip is set to “HV” or “V,” the Lamp Mode works with “Standard” setting.
Notes 

38The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION Menu
The INFORMATION menu displays the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input 
signal and the used time of the lamp.
These only display on the screen. You cannot alter the display.Setting items Functions Initial setting value
fH Displays the horizontal frequency of the input 
signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
fV Displays the vertical frequency of the input 
signal.
The displayed value is approximate.
Lamp Timer Indicates how long the lamp has...

39The INFORMATION Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Input signals and adjustable/
setting items
Adjust Picture... menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
INPUT SETTING menu
z : Adjustable/can be set
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set
*1
: Except preset memory no. 3, 4
*2
: Except preset memory no. 5, 45, 47, 48, 50
Item Input signal
Video or S 
video (Y/C)Com-
ponentVideo 
GBRCom-
puter
Contrast
zzzz
Brightnesszzzz
Colorz (except 
black and 
white signal)zz–
Hue
z (except...

40Replacing the Lamp
BMaintenance
Replacing the Lamp
Replace the lamp with a new one in the 
following case.
 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 LMP-E180 (VPL-CS7) / LMP-E150 
(VPL-ES2) Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps 
than the LMP-E180 or the LMP-E150 may 
cause damage of the projector.
The lamp becomes a high temperature...