Sony Vpl Cx5 Projector User Manual

41 GBTroubleshooting
Maintenance
Remote Commander
Others
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The Remote Commander 
does not work. The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
cReplace with a new battery (see page 15).
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 36 and 37).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator lights up. The...

GB 42Troubleshooting
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning and Remedy
Not applicable!  You have pressed the wrong key.
cPress the appropriate key. 

43 GBSpecifications
Other
BOther
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 
system
LCD panel VPL-CS5: Superhigh-aperture 
0.7-inch SVGA panel, 
1,440,000 pixels (480,000 
pixels × 3)
VPL-CX5: Superhigh-aperture 
0.7-inch XGA panel with 
micro-lens array, about 
2,360,000 pixels (786,432 
pixels × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens (manual)
f 28.2 to 33.8 mm/F 1.8 to 2.15
Lamp 165 W UHP
Projection picture size
Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 
measure)
Light...

GB 44SpecificationsVD:
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p 
high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO Stereo minijack 
500 mVrms, impedance more 
than 47 kilohms
USB Up (female) × 1
Memory Stick Slot 
× 1 (VPL-CX5 only)  
Safety regulations
UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), 
FCC Class B, IC Class B,  
NEMKO (EN60950), CE 
(LVD, EMC), C-Tick
General
Dimensions 285 × 68 × 228 mm (11 1/4 × 
2 5/8 × 9 inches) (w/h/d) 
(without the projection parts)
Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) 
Power requirements
AC 100 to 240 V,...

45 GBSpecifications
Other
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
Item Input signal
Video 
or S 
video 
(Y/C)Com-
ponentVideo 
GBRCom-
puterB&W
Contrast
zzzzz
Brightnesszzzzz
Colorzzz––
Hue
z 
(NTSC 
3.58/
4.43 
only)––––
Sharpness
zzz–z
RGB 
Enhancer–––z–
Gamma 
Mode––
z
z–
Color Temp.
zzzzz
Volumezzzzz
Item Input signal
Video 
or S 
video...

GB 46Specifications
Preset signals
Memory 
No.Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE
1 Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940
2 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000
3 15k RGB/Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
4 15k RGB/Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or 
Composite Sync
6640 × 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
8640 × 400 PC-9801 Normal 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
9 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
10 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861...

47 GBSpecifications
Other
 Whan a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not 
appear properly.
 Memory No. 22 and 34 show the interlace signal.
 When a SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the screen. In this case, 
input a signal with no black edges around the image, and disconnect and reconnect the 
cable or select the input signal by pressing INPUT key.
Warning on power connection
Use the supplied power cord when you use the projector in your...

GB 48Index
Index
A
Adjusting
memory of the settings 29
the picture  ................... 29
the picture size/shift  ... 31
Air filter  ......................... 37
Auto Input Search  .......... 32
B
Background .................... 34
Brightness ...................... 30
C
Color .............................. 30
Color System  .................. 33
Color Temp.  ................... 30
Connections
component equipment  19
computer ..................... 17
VCR ............................ 19
Contrast...

49 GBIndex
Other 

FR 2
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou 
d’électrocution, n’exposez pas cet 
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Afin d’éviter tout risque 
d’électrocution, n’ouvrez pas le 
châssis.  Confiez l’entretien 
uniquement à un personnel qualifié. 
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
Canada. 
La prise doit être près de l’appareil et facile 
d’accès.