Sony Vpl Cx5 Projector User Manual

21 GBSelecting the Menu Language
Setting Up and Projecting
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of nine languages for displaying the menu and other on-
screen displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as follows:
1Open the connector panel, then plug 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.
I / 1
INPUT
FREEZE
MENU ENTER...

GB 22Selecting the Menu Language
4Press the M or m key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press the 
, or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the M or m key to select “Language,” then press the , or ENTER 
key.
6Press the M or m key to select a language, then press the < or 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.
Input A
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Input A 

23 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
Projecting
1Open the connector panel, plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet, then 
connect all equipment.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red and the projector goes into 
standby mode. 
2Press the I / 1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green and the Intelligent Auto-setup 
starts.  The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at 
the previously adjusted position.
3Turn on the equipment connected to the projector.
Depending...

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4Press the INPUT key to select the input source. 
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” in the SET SETTING menu on 
page 32.
 The Smart APA is effective for the input signal from a computer only....

25 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
The auto keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on 
the screen, and adjust the value with the M/m/

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To turn 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 90 seconds to reduce the internal...

27 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
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, or when a still picture (except a movie picture) 
stored in a Memory Stick is projected (VPL-CX5 only).
This function does not work when a video signal is input.
1Press 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...

GB 28Using 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. The setting items are displayed in a 
pop-up menu or in a sub menu.  If you select 
an item name followed by dots (...), a sub 
menu with setting items appear. You can 
change the tone of the menu display and the 
menu language displayed in the on-screen 
menu.
To change the menu language, see  
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page...

29 GBThe PICTURE SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
4Make the setting or adjustment on 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.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears automatically if a...

GB 30The PICTURE SETTING Menu
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.  The higher the 
setting, the greater the contrast between a 
dark portion and a bright portion of the 
picture.  The lower the setting, the lower the 
contrast.
Brightness
Adjusts the picture brightness. The higher 
the setting, the brighter the picture. The 
lower the setting, the darker the picture....