Sony Vpl Cx5 Projector User Manual

							31 GBThe INPUT SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The INPUT SETTING 
Menu
The INPUT SETTING menu is used to 
adjust the input signal. 
Items that cannot be adjusted depending on 
the input signal are not displayed in the 
menu.
For details on the unadjustable items, see 
page 45.
When the video signal is input
When the RGB signal is input
“Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” are 
displayed in a sub menu under “Adjust 
Signal... .”
Dot Phase
Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and 
the signal output from a computer. 
Adjust the picture further for finer picture 
after the picture is adjusted by pressing the 
APA key.
Adjust the picture to where it looks clearest. 
H Size
Adjusts the horizontal size of picture output 
from a connector. The higher the setting, the 
larger the horizontal size of the picture. The 
lower the setting, the smaller the horizontal 
size of the picture. Adjust the setting 
according to the dots of the input signal. 
For details on the suitable value for the 
preset signals, see page 46.
Shift
Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts 
the horizontal position of the picture.V 
adjusts the vertical position of the picture. 
As the setting for H increases, the picture 
moves to the right, and as the setting 
decreases, the picture moves to the left. 
As the setting for V increases, the picture 
moves up, and as the setting decreases, the 
picture moves down. Use the < or the , 
key to adjust the horizontal position and the 
M and m key for the vertical position.
Wide Mode
Sets the aspect ratio of the picture. When 
inputting 16:9 (squeezed) signal from 
equipment such as a DVD player, set to On.
Off: When the picture with ratio 4:3 is input.
On: When the picture with ratio 16:9 
(squeezed) is input.
Scan Converter
Converts the signal to display the picture 
according to the screen size.
On: Displays the picture according to the 
screen size. The picture will lose some 
clarity.
Off: Displays the picture while matching 
one pixel of input picture element to that 
of the LCD. The picture will be clear but 
the picture size will be smaller.
 When XGA, SXGA or SXGA+ signal is 
input, this item will not be displayed (VPL-
CX5).
 When SVGA or XGA signal is input, this 
item will not be displayed (VPL-CS5). 
MENU Items
Wide Mode:  Off
INPUT SETTINGVideo
Adjust Signal...
INPUT SETTINGInput A
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							GB 32The SET SETTING Menu
This projector has 38 types of preset data for 
input signals (the preset memory). When a 
preset signal is input, the projector 
automatically detects the signal type and 
recalls the data for the signal from the preset 
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture. 
The memory number and signal type of that 
signal are displayed in the INFORMATION 
menu (See page 35). You can also adjust the 
preset data through the INPUT SETTING 
menu.
This projector has 20 types of user memories 
for INPUT-A into which you can save the 
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset 
input signal.
When an unpreset signal is input for the first 
time, a memory number is displayed as 0. 
When you adjust the data of the signal in the 
INPUT SETTING menu, it will be 
registered to the projector. If more than 20 
user memories are registered, the newest 
memory always overwrites the oldest one.
See the chart on page 46 to find if the signal 
is registered to the preset memory.
Since the data is recalled from the preset 
memory about the following signals, you 
can use these preset data by adjusting “H 
Size.” Make fine adjustment by adjusting 
“Shift.” 
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other 
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in 
black.
The SET SETTING 
Menu
The SET SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.
Smart APA
Activates or deactivates the Smart APA 1).
On: Normally select this setting.  When a 
signal is input from a computer, the APA 
functions automatically so that the 
picture can be seen clearly.  Once the 
specified input signal has been adjusted 
by the Smart APA, it will not be 
readjusted even when the cable is 
disconnected and connected again or the 
input channel is changed. You can adjust 
the picture by pressing APA key on the 
Remote Commander even if the Smart 
APA set to “On.”
Off: The APA functions when you press the 
APA key on the Remote Commander.
1) 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.
Auto Input Search
Normally set to “Off.”
When set to “On,” the projector detects input 
signals in the following order: Input-A/
MS(VPL-CX5 only)/Video/S-Video. It 
About the Preset Memory No.
Signal Memory No. SIZE
Super Mac-2 23 1312
SGI-1 23 1320
Macintosh 19 25 1328
The following are for the VPL-CX5 only.
Macintosh 21 27 1456
Sony News 36 1708
PC-9821
1280 × 102436 1600
WS Sunmicro 37 1664
Note
Menu Items
Smart APA:  OnAuto Input Search: OffInput-A Signal Sel.: Computer
Color System:  Auto
Power Saving:  On
SET SETTINGInput A 
						

							33 GBThe MENU SETTING Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
indicates the input channel when the power 
is turned on or the INPUT key is pressed.
Input-A Signal Sel.
Selects the computer, component or video 
GBR signal input from the INPUT A 
connector.
If the setting is not correct,  the color of the 
picture becomes strange or “Please check 
INPUT-A setting.” appears on the screen and 
the picture is not displayed.
Color System
Selects the color system of the input signal.
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects 
the color system of the input signal 
automatically.  If the picture is distorted or 
colorless, select the color system according 
to the input signal.
Power Saving
When set to “On,” the projector goes into 
power saving mode if you do not operate the 
unit for 10 minutes with no signal input.
The MENU SETTING 
Menu
The MENU SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.
Status (on-screen display)
Sets up the on-screen display.
On: Shows all of the on-screen displays.
Off: Turns off the on-screen displays except 
for the menus, a message when turning 
off the power, and warning messages.
Language
Selects the language used in the menu and 
on-screen displays. Available languages are: 
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, 
Español, Português, Japanese, Chinese and 
Korean.
Menu Position
Selects the display position of the menu 
from Top Left, Bottom Left, Center, Top 
Right and Bottom Right.
Menu Color
Selects the tone of the menu display from 
Black or White.
Note
Menu Items
Status: On
Language: English
Menu Position:  Center
Menu Color:  White
MENU SETTINGInput A
A 
						

							GB 34The INSTALL SETTING Menu
The INSTALL 
SETTING Menu
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.
Tilt...
Adjusts the position (height) of the projected 
picture.  Pressing the f on the TILT 
adjustment key or M/, key on the Remote 
Commander, the more the projector tilts and 
the higher the position of the picture. 
Pressing the F on the TILT adjustment key 
or m/< key on the Remote Commander,  
the less the projector tilts and the lower the 
position of the picture.
V Keystone
Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by 
the projection angle.  Select “Auto” for 
automatic correction, or “Manual” for 
manual correction using the < or , key.
When the bottom of the trapezoid is 
longer than the top  : Sets a lower 
value.
When the top of the trapezoid is longer 
than the bottom  : Sets a higher 
value.
The auto V Keystone adjustment may not 
correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the 
screen angle.
Image Flip
Flips the image on the screen horizontally 
and/or vertically.
Off: The image does not flip.
HV: Flips the image horizontally and 
vertically.
H: Flips the image horizontally.
V: Flips the image vertically.
When the Image Flip is set to  “HV” or  “V”, 
the Lamp Mode works with “Low” setting.
Background
Select the background color of the screen 
when no signal is input to the projector.  
Select black or blue.
Normally set to “blue.”
Lamp Mode
Sets the lamp brightness in the projection.
High: Illuminates the projected image 
brightly.
Low: Reduces fan noise and power 
consumption.  The brightness of the 
projected image will be lower compared 
with the “High” setting.
Menu Items
Note
Tilt...
V Keystone:  Auto
Image Flip:  Off
Background: Blue
Lamp Mode:  Low
INSTALL SETTINGInput A
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							35 GBThe INFORMATION Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using the Menu
The INFORMATION 
Menu
The INFORMATION menu displays the 
horizontal and vertical frequencies of the 
input signal and the used time of the lamp.
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 been turned 
on.
These only display on the screen. You cannot 
alter the display.
Menu Items
Note
Input A
fH: 48.47kHzfV: 60.00Hz
 No.23
 1024x768
Lamp Timer:  0H INFORMATION
Memory 
number of 
a input 
signal
Signal 
type 
						

							GB 36Maintenance
BMaintenance
Maintenance
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-C150 Projector 
Lamp as the replacement lamp.
When replacing the lamp after using 
the projector
Turn off the projector, then unplug the 
power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
The lamp becomes a high temperature after 
turning off the projector with the I /1 key. If 
you touch the lamp, you may scald your 
finger. When you replace the lamp, wait for 
at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
 If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified 
Sony personnel.
 Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If 
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or 
injured.
 When removing the lamp, make sure it 
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do 
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp 
while tilted and if the lamp breaks, the pieces 
may scatter, causing injury.
1Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.
Be sure that the projector is stable after 
turning it over.
2Open the lamp cover by loosening a 
screw with the Phillips screwdriver 
(supplied with the Projector Lamp).
For safety sake, do not loosen any other 
screws.
3Loosen the three screws on the lamp 
unit with the Phillips screwdriver. Pull 
out the lamp unit by the handle.  
Replacing the Lamp
Caution
Notes
Note
Note
Handle Bottom
Screws on the lamp (3) 
						

							37 GBMaintenance
Maintenance
4Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
screws.  Fold the handle. 
 Be careful not to touch the glass surface 
of the lamp.
 The power will not turn on if the lamp is 
not secured properly.
5Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.
6Turn the projector back over.
7Connect the power cord and turn the 
projector to standby mode.
8Press the following keys on the remote 
commander in the following order for 
less than five seconds each: RESET, 

						

							GB 38Maintenance
4Remove the air filter.
5Wash the air filter with a mild 
detergent solution and dry it in a 
shaded place.
6Attach the air filter and replace the 
cover. 
 If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust 
may accumulate, clogging it. As a result, 
the temperature may rise inside the unit, 
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.
 If the dust cannot be removed from the air 
filter, replace the air filter with the supplied 
new one.
 Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; 
the power will not be turned on if it is not 
closed securely.
 The air filter has a face and a reverse side. 
Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on 
the air filter cover.
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							39 GBTroubleshooting
Maintenance
 Troubleshooting
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem 
using the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.
Power
Picture
Symptom Cause and Remedy
The power is not turned on.  The power has been turned off and on with the I / 1 key at a short 
interval.
cWait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power 
(see page 26).
 The lamp cover is detached.
cClose the lamp cover securely (see page 36).
 The air filter cover is detached.
cClose the air filter cover securely (see page 37).
Both the LAMP/COVER 
and TEMP/FAN indicators 
light up. The electrical system breaks down.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
The powered tilt adjuster 
and the lens protector do 
not close. The AC power cord is unplugged with the power of the projector 
turned on.
cConnect the power cord plug to the AC outlet again, then turn 
off the power of the projector.
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No picture.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made 
(see page 17).
 Input selection is incorrect.
cSelect the input source correctly using the INPUT key 
(see page 24).
 The picture is muted.
cPress the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see 
page 25).
 The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or 
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a 
computer.
cSet the computer signal to output only to an external monitor
(see page 17).
The picture is noisy.  Noise may appear on the background depending on the 
combination of the numbers of dot input from the connector and 
numbers of pixel on the LCD panel.
cChange the desktop pattern on the connected computer.
The picture from INPUT A 
connector is colored 
strange. Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 33). 
						

							GB 40Troubleshooting
Sound
“Please check INPUT-A 
setting.” appears in spite of 
inputting the correct signal 
from INPUT A. Setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” in the SET SETTING menu is 
incorrect.
cSelect “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly 
according to the input signal (see page 33).
On-screen display does not 
appear. “Status” in the SET SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”
cSet “Status” in the SET SETTING menu to “On” (see page 32).
Color balance is incorrect.  Picture has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the picture (see page 30).
 Projector is set to wrong color system.
cSet “Color System” in the SET SETTING menu to match the 
color system being input (see page 33).
The picture is too dark.  Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.
cAdjust the contrast or brightness in the “Adjust Picture...” menu 
properly (see page 29).
 The lamp has burnt or dims.
cReplace the lamp with a new one (see page 36).
The picture is not clear.  Picture is out of focus.
cAdjust the focus (see page 24).
 Condensation has occurred on the lens.
cLeave the projector for about two hours with the power on .
The image extends beyond 
the screen. The APA key is pressed although there are black edges around the 
image.
cDisplay the full image on the screen and press the APA key.
cAdjust “Shift” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 
page 31).
The picture flickers.  “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 
properly.
cAdjust “Dot Phase” in the INPUT SETTING menu properly 
(see page 31).
Symptom Cause and Remedy
No sound.  Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.
cCheck that the proper connections have been made (see page 
17).
 The audio connecting cable is incorrect.
cUse a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 18).
 The sound is not adjusted properly.
cAdjust the sound (see page 25). Symptom Cause and Remedy