Sony Vpl Cx5 Projector User Manual

							11 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
5Lens protector (lens cover)
The lens protector automatically opens 
when the power is turned on.
6Front remote control detector 
7Ventilation holes (exhaust)
8Connector/Control panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” and 
“Control Panel” on page 12.
9Rear remote control detector 
0Ventilation holes (intake)
qaLamp cover
qsPowered tilt adjuster
qdSpeaker
qfSecurity lock 
Connects to an optional security cable 
(Kensington’s).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
qgFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
qhZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size. 
qjVentilation holes (intake)/air 
filter cover
 Do not place anything near the 
ventilation holes as it may cause 
internal heat build-up.
 Do not place your hand or objects 
near the ventilation holes as it may 
cause the air coming out heat build-
up.
 To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter every 300 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 37.
How to use the powered tilt 
adjuster
To adjust the height
Adjust the height of the projector as follows:
1Press the I / 1 key
The lens protector opens, and the 
powered tilt adjuster rises automatically.  
The adjuster stops at its previously 
adjusted position.
2Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust 
the tilt of the projector.
You may press the KEYSTONE key on 
the Remote Commander to display the 
Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the M/
m/
						

							GB 12Location and Function of Controls
1POWER SAVING indicator
Lights up when the projector is in power 
saving mode. When “Power Saving” in 
the SET SETTING menu is 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, any key does not function for the 
first 60 seconds after the lamp goes out. 
2MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
3Arrow keys (f/F/g/G)
Select the menu or to make various 
adjustments.
4ENTER key
Enters the settings of items in the menu 
system. 
5TEMP (Temperature)/FAN 
indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights up when temperature inside the 
projector becomes unusually high.
– Fashes when the fan is broken.
For details, see page 41.
6LAMP/COVER indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights up when the lamp has reached 
the end of its life or becomes a high 
temperature.
– Flashes when the lamp cover or air 
filter cover is not secured firmly.
For details, see page 41.
1INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to external equipment such as a 
computer. 
Connects to the monitor output on a 
computer using the supplied cable. 
When inputting a component or 15k 
RGB signal, use an optional cable.
For details, see “To connect a 15k RGB/
Component equipment” on page 20.
2USB connector (USB plug for 
upstream, 4-pin)
Connect to the USB connector on a 
computer. When you connect the 
projector to the computer, you can 
Control Panel
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
1
2
3
4
6 5
Connector Panel
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 
						

							13 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
control the mouse function with the 
supplied Remote Commander. The 
supplied application software (VPL-
CX5 only) can be installed in the 
computer attached to this connector.
3Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX5 
only)
The Memory Stick can be inserted. 
Never insert an object other than the 
Memory Stick.
For details, see the attached “Operating 
Instructions” for Memory Stick.
4AUDIO (stereo minijack) 
connector
When listening to sound output from the 
computer, connect to the audio output of 
the computer. 
When listening to sound output from the 
VCR, connect to the audio output of the 
VCR.
5Access lamp
Lights during having access to the 
Memory Stick.
Do not remove the Memory Stick 
while the access lamp is lit.
6Video input connector
Connect to external video equipment 
such as a VCR.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to 
the composite video output of video 
equipment.  
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): 
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
7AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
1I / 1 (on/standby) key
2APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Adjusts a picture clearest automatically 
while a signal is input from a computer. 
Used when “Smart APA” in the SET 
SETTING menu is set to “Off.” 
Normally set to “On.”
 Press the APA key when the full image 
is displayed on the screen. If there are 
black edges around the image, the APA 
function will not function properly and 
the image may extend beyond the screen.
Remote Commander
Notes
I / 1
INPUT
PIC
FREEZE
MENU ENTER
KEYSTONE
MUTING
MS SLIDE
RESET
FUNCTION
D ZOOM
12
APA
+
–
RCLICK
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3
4
6 71
8
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qg
qd
qs
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							GB 14Location and Function of Controls
 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 INPUT SETTING 
menu when you adjust the picture 
manually.
3PIC MUTING key
Used to mute the picture temporarily. 
Press again to restore the picture.
4ENTER key
5Keys emulate a mouse
Functions like a mouse of a computer 
connected via USB with the projector.
a) L Click key (Rear): Functions as 
the left button on a mouse. 
b) Joystick
c) R Click key: Functions as the right 
button on a mouse.
These keys function as mouse buttons of a 
computer only when the projector is 
connected to the computer using the USB 
cable. 
For details, see “To control the 
computer using the supplied Remote 
Commander” on page 25.
6FUNCTION 1, 2 keys (VPL-CX5 
only)
When you connect the projector with a 
computer, you can open a file on the 
screen by just pressing the FUNCTION 
key.  This will enhance your 
presentation.  To use this function, 
allocate a file to the FUNCTION key by 
using the supplied application software.
For details, see the README file and 
the HELP file supplied with the 
application software.
Connect a computer to the projector using 
the USB cable to activate the FUNCTION 
keys.
For details, see “To connect an IBM PC/
AT compatible computer” on page 18”. 
7RESET key
Resets the value of an item back to its 
factory preset value or returns the 
enlarged image back to its original size. 
This key functions when the menu or a 
setting item is displayed on the screen.
8D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
+: Pressing the + key once displays the 
icon.  This icon indicates the point you 
want to enlarge.  Use an arrow key (M/
m/
						

							15 GBLocation and Function of Controls
Overview
To install batteries
1Push and slide to open the lid, then 
install the two size AA (R6) batteries 
(supplied) with the correct polarity.
2Replace the lid.
Notes on batteries
 Make sure that the battery orientation is 
correct when inserting batteries.
 Do not mix an old battery with a new one 
or different types of batteries. 
 If you do not use the Remote Commander 
for a long time, remove the batteries to 
avoid damage from battery leakage. If 
batteries have leaked, remove them, wipe 
and dry the battery compartment, and 
replace the batteries with new ones.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the front or 
rear remote control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the projector is, the wider 
the angle within which the commander can 
control the projector becomes. 
Be sure to install the battery 
from the # side. While pressing the lid, slide it. 
						

							GB 16Installing the Projector
BSetting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector
This section describes how to install the projector.
The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of 
the screen. Use the following table as a guide. 
 
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown 
in the table above.Unit: m (feet)
Screen size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150
Minimum 
Distance1.5 
(4.9)2.3
(7.5)3.1 
(10.2)3.9 
(12.8)4.7
(15.4)5.9 
(19.4)
Maximum 
Distance1.9 
(6.2)2.9
(9.5)3.8
 (12.5)4.8
 (15.7)5.7
(18.7)7.2
(23.6)
Distance between the screen and 
the center of the lens 
						

							17 GBConnecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
Connecting the Projector
When you connect the projector, make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. When pulling out a cable, be sure to 
pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself
To connect the projector, refer to the illustrations on the next and the 
following pages.
This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the computer’s instruction manual.
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA (VPL-CX5 only) and SXGA+ 
(VPL-CX5 only) signals. However, we recommend that you set the output mode of 
your computer to XGA mode (VPL-CX5) or SVGA mode (VPL-CS5) for the external 
monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook type, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may 
not appear properly. Set your computer to output the signal to only the external 
monitor.
For details, refer to the computer’s operating instructions supplied with your 
computer.
 This projector is compatible with a DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). If your 
computer is compatible with a DDC, turn the projector on according to the following 
procedures.
1Connect the projector to the computer by using the supplied HD D-sub 15 pin cable.
2Turn the projector on.
3Start the computer.
Connecting with a Computer
Notes 
						

							GB 18Connecting the Projector
To connect an IBM PC/AT compatible computer
On the USB function
When connecting the projector to a computer by using the USB cable for the 
first time, the computer recognizes the following devices automatically.
1USB hub (general use) (VPL-CX5 only)
2USB human interface device (wireless mouse function)
3USB human interface device (projector control function) (VPL-CX5 only)
Recommended operating environment
When you use the USB function, connect the USB cable as illustrated above. 
This application software and the USB function can be used on a computer 
loaded with Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or 
Windows XP preinstall models.
 Your computer may not start correctly when connected to the projector via the USB 
cable.  In this case, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer, then connect the 
computer to the projector using the USB cable.
 This projector is not guaranteed for suspend, standby mode. When you use the 
projector in suspend, standby mode, disconnect the projector from the USB port on 
the computer.
 Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments.
To connect a Macintosh computer 
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with video output connector of a 
type having two rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. 
When you connect a USB capable Macintosh computer using the USB cable 
to the projector, wireless mouse functions become available.
The supplied software does not run on Macintosh computer. 
Notes
Note
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTER
to USB connector Left side
HD D-sub 15-pin cable 
(supplied)
Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
a)
to monitor output Computer
USB cable (supplied)to audio output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.(Connect the USB cable to use a wireless 
mouse or the Projector Station.) 
						

							19 GBConnecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
This section describes how to connect the projector to a VCR and 15k RGB/
component equipment. 
For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect a VCR 
 
Connecting with a VCR or 15k RGB/Component Equipment
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTERStereo audio connecting cable 
(not supplied)a)
VCR to S
video
output Left side
to audio
output Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
to video output
a) Use a no-resistance cable. 
						

							GB 20Connecting the Projector
To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment
  
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to 
the input signal.
 When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, select video 
GBR or component with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” setting in the SET SETTING 
menu.
 Use the composite sync signal when you input the external sync signal from 15k 
RGB/component equipment. 
Notes
ACCESS
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTER
Left side
Stereo audio connecting cable 
(not supplied)
a)
SMF-402 Signal Cable 
(not supplied) 
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack
to audio
output
15k RGB/Component equipmentto RGB/
component 
output
a) Use a no-resistance cable.