Sony Vpl Cs7 Projector User Manual

							21Turning Off the Power
Projecting the Picture
on the room temperature or the screen 
angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the D KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander until “V Keystone” 
appears on the screen, and adjust the 
value with the 
v/V/v/B key. The 
corrected value is effective until the 
power turn off.
 Be careful not to let the projector down 
on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the 
projector with the powered tilt adjuster 
out. It may be occurred malfunction.
7Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size 
of the picture.
8Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
Looking into the lens when projecting may 
cause injury to your eyes.
Turning Off the 
Power
1Press the I / 1 key.
“POWER OFF?  Please press I / 1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
A message disappears if you press any key 
except the I / 1 key, or if you do not press 
any key for five seconds.
2Press the I / 1 key again.
The powered tilt adjuster is put away in 
the projector and the lens protector 
closes.  The ON/STANDBY indicator 
flashes in green and the fan continues to 
run for about 70 seconds (VPL-CS7)/for 
about 90 seconds (VPL-ES2) to reduce 
the internal heat. Also, the ON/
STANDBY indicator flashes quickly for 
the first 60 seconds. During this time, 
you will not be able to light up again the 
ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 
key. 
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan has stopped 
running and the ON/STANDBY 
indicator has light in red.
When you cannot confirm the on-
screen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen 
message in a certain condition, you can turn 
off the power by holding the I / 1 key for 
about two seconds.
Attention
Note 
						

							22Turning Off the Power
Do not unplug the AC power cord while 
the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan 
will stop even though the internal heat is still 
high, which could result in a breakdown of 
the projector. (VPL-ES2 only)
 The internal circuitry of the Off & Go 
function may cause the fan to continue to 
operate for a short time even after the I / 
1 
key is pressed to turn off the power and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator changes to red. 
(VPL-CS7 only)
For details, see “Off & Go Function 
(VPL-CS7 only)” on page 25.
Notes 
						

							23Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Function
BConvenient Function
Selecting the Menu 
Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for 
displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as 
follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the I / 1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the v or V key to select the 
MENU SETTING menu, then press 
the 
B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v, V, b or B key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
INPUTTILTMENUPUSH
ENTER
Remote control detector
PICTURE SETTING
Picture Mode:      Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume:                30Input A
Input A
:
:
:
:A 
						

							24Security Lock
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
You will not be able to use the projector if you 
forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please aware 
that using the security lock can prevent valid 
usage in such cases.
To use the security lock
1Press the MENU key and then, in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on 
the 
“Security Lock” setting.
2Enter the password.
Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER 
keys to enter the four-digit password. 
(The default setting is “ENTER, 
ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.” Input 
“ENTER” four times when you use the 
projector for the first time.)
Next, the screen for entering a new 
password is displayed. (Enter the current 
password at this screen if you want to 
keep it.)
3Enter the password again to confirm.
The security lock is completed when the 
following message appears.
If the menu screen displays an “Invalid 
Password!” message, do over 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 for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the power is turned on the next time. 
Security certification
When the screen for entering the password 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 I / 1 key to turn off the 
power.
Note
Enter password key.
Password required for power-on.
Use: Cancel: Other key
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
Tilt...
V Keystone:  Auto...
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode:  Standard
High Altitude Mode: Off
Security Lock:  On
INSTALL SETTINGInput A
Security Lock enabled!X
Tilt...
V Keystone:  Auto...
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode:  Standard
High Altitude Mode: Off
Security Lock:  Off
INSTALL SETTINGInput A
Invalid Password!X 
						

							25Other Functions
Convenient Function
To cancel the security lock
1Press the MENU key, then turn off the 
“Security Lock” setting in 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.)  Once your identity 
has been confirmed, we will provide you with 
the password.
Other Functions
If you are leaving the conference room 
immediately, turn the projector off, the 
powered tilt adjuster is put away in the 
projector, and then, after the lens protector 
closes, 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 powered tilt adjuster is put away in 
the projector and the lens protector closes. 
Moving the projector with the powered tilt 
adjuster rised may damage the adjuster.
 Turn off the projector according to the 
procedure in “Turning off the power”, then 
cool it down when 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 21.
Note
Off & Go Function (VPL-CS7 
only)
Notes 
						

							26Other Functions
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a point in the image to 
enlarge.  This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input.
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 (
v/V/b/B) to move the 
icon.
3Press the D ZOOM + key again.
The image where the icon is located is 
enlarged. The enlargement ratio is 
displayed on the screen for a few 
seconds.
By pressing the + key repeatedly, the 
image size increases (ratio of 
enlargement: max. 4 times.)Use the arrow key (v
/V/b/B) to scroll 
the enlarged image.
To return the image back to its 
original size
Press the D ZOOM – key.
Just pressing the RESET key returns the 
image back to its original size immediately. 
To freeze the image projected 
(Freeze function)
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears 
when the key is pressed. This function works 
when a signal from a computer is input.
To restore the original screen, press the 
FREEZE key again.
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation
Digital zoom 
icon 
						

							27Using the MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
BAdjustments and Settings Using the Menu
Using the MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings.
Display items
Input signal indicator
Shows the selected input channel.   is 
displayed when no signal is input. You can 
hide this indicator using “Status” in the 
MENU SETTING menu.
Input signal setting indicator
For Input A: Shows “Computer,” 
“Component” or “Video GBR.”
For Video/S Video input: Shows “Auto” or 
the “Color System” setting in the SET 
SETTING menu.
1Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
2Use the v or V key to select a menu, 
then press the 
B or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
3Select an item.
Use the v or V key to select the item, 
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-
up menu or in a sub menu.
NTSC 3.58Video
Input signal indicator
Input signal setting indicator
Contrast
Picture adjustment menu
x
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Computer
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  Off
Illumination: On
SET SETTINGInput A
A
MENU SETTING Input A
On
EnglishStatus:
Language:
Menu Position:
Menu Color:Top left
Bottom Left
Center
Top Right
Bottom Right
Menu
PICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp:  High
Input AADJUST PICTURE Standard
Setting items Pop-up menu
Menu Setting items Sub menuSelected input 
signal 
						

							28Using the MENU
4Make the setting or adjustment on an 
item.
 When changing the adjustment level:
To increase the number, press the v or 
B key.
To decrease the number, press the V or 
b key.
Press the ENTER key to restore the 
previous screen.
 When changing the setting:
Press the v or V key to change the 
setting.
Press the ENTER or b key to restore 
the previous screen.
When setting the Menu Language, see 
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page 23.
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
Press the RESET key on the Remote 
Commander. 
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the 
settings appearing on the screen are reset 
to their factory preset values. 
Items that can be reset are: 
 “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” 
and “Sharpness” in the Adjust Picture... 
menu.
 “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” in the 
Adjust Signal... menu
About the memory of the settings
The settings are automatically stored in the 
projector memory. 
If no signal is input 
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust 
this item.” appears on the screen.
About unadjustable items
Items that cannot be adjusted depending on 
the input signal are not displayed in the 
menu. 
For details, see page 39. 
						

							29The PICTURE SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The PICTURE SETTING Menu
The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. 
Setting items Functions Initial setting value
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.
The following picture mode can be used for 
VPL-ES2 only.
Game: Select for viewing game picture.
Living: Select for viewing sports, music, 
digital video camera picture.
Cinema: Select for viewing film-like picture.
Presentation: Select for viewing presentation 
filesaccording to an input 
signal
Volume Adjusts the volume. 30
Adjust Picture...  The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items 
for each “Dynamic,” “Standard” or “Game,” “Living,” “Cinema,”  
“Presentation” (VPL-ES2 only) picture mode separately.
Contrast Adjusts  the picture  contrast. according to an input 
signal
Brightness Adjusts  the picture  brightness. according to an input 
signal
Color Adjusts  color intensity. according to an input 
signal
Hue Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the 
picture becomes greenish. The lower the setting, 
the picture becomes 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.according to an input 
signal
Picture Mode  Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume: 30
PICTURE SETTINGInput APICTURE SETTING
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 50
Color: 50
Hue: 50
Sharpness: Middle
Black Level Adj.:  Off
Gamma Mode:  Graphics
Color Temp.: 
Low
VideoADJUST PICTURE               Standard 
						

							30The PICTURE SETTING Menu
Black Level 
Adj.
(VPL-ES2 
only)Using black level adjustment results in a vivid 
image with clearly defined light and dark areas. 
Set the black compensation in accordance with 
the image source.
High: Strong balck compensation
Low: Weak black compensation
Off: No black compensationaccording to an input 
signal
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 the white color bluish. 
Low: Makes the white color reddish.according to an input 
signal Setting items Functions Initial setting value