Sony Vpl Cx80 Projector User Manual

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							2About the Supplied Manuals
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals and softwares are 
supplied with this unit.
For the VPL-CX80, read the Safety 
Regulations, Quick Reference Manual, and 
Operating Instructions (for the VPL-CX86/
VPL-CX80). Other manuals on the CD-
ROM and other software applications were 
not prepared for the VPL-CX80.
Also, the Operating Instructions for the 
VPL-CX76/VPL-CX70 are included on the 
CD-ROM, but are not used for this unit.
On Macintosh system, you can read only the 
Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX86/
VPL-CX80.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this product.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual) (this manual)
This manual describes basic operations for 
projecting pictures after you have made the 
required connections.
Operating Instructions (for the VPL-
CX86/VPL-CX80) (on the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions describes the 
setup and operations of this unit. Model 
VPL-CX86 is used for illustration purposes 
throughout this manual. Any differences in 
opearation are indicated in the text, for 
example, “VPL-CX86 only.”
Operating Instructions (for the VPL-
CX76/VPL-CX70) (on the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions has been 
prepared for the VPL-CX76/VPL-CX70. 
This Operating Instructions is not used for 
this unit.Operating Instructions for “Memory 
Stick” (on the CD-ROM) (VPL-CX86 
only)
This Operating Instructions describes how to 
view slides using files sorted in a “Memory 
Stick”.
Operating Instructions for Air Shot 
(on the CD-ROM) (VPL-CX86 only)
This Operating Instructions describes how to 
set up and operate the Air Shot.
User’s Guide for the USB Wireless 
LAN Module Utility (on the CD-ROM) 
(VPL-CX86 only) (Japanese and 
English only)
This Operating Instructions describes how to 
set up the USB Wireless LAN module.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
higher is installed to read the Operating 
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.
Software (on the CD-ROM)
Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 (VPL-CX86 only) (Japanese 
and English only)
This is an application software for 
transmitting data from a computer to the 
projector via wireless LAN.
Projector Station for Presentation 
(VPL-CX86 only) (Japanese and 
English only)
This is an application software for creating 
the files for a presentation performed using 
the “Memory Stick”.
USB Wireless LAN Module Utility 
(VPL-CX86 only) (English only)
This is a software for setting the USB 
wireless LAN module. (When the projector 
is used in simple mode, it is not necessary to 
install this software.)
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							3About the Quick Reference Manual / Using the CD-ROM Manuals
About the Quick 
Reference Manual
This Quick Reference Manual explains the 
connections and basic operations of this unit, 
and gives notes on operations and 
information required for maintenance.
For details on the operations, refer to the 
Operating Instructions contained in the 
supplied CD-ROM.
For safety precautions, refer to the separate 
“Safety Regulations.”
Using the CD-ROM 
Manuals
The supplied CD-ROM contains Operating 
Instructions and ReadMe file in Japanese, 
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian 
and Chinese. First, refer to the ReadMe file.
Preparations
To read the Operating Instructions in the 
CD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
later is required. If the Adobe Acrobat 
Reader is not installed in your computer, you 
can download free Acrobat Reader software 
from URL of Adobe Systems.
To read the Operating Instructions
The Operating Instructions are contained in 
the supplied CD-ROM.  Insert the supplied 
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your 
computer, and the CD-ROM will start 
automatically after a while. Select the 
Operating Instructions you want to read.
The CD-ROM may not start automatically 
depending on the computer.  In this case, 
open the Operating Instructions file as 
follows:
(In case of Windows)
1Open “My Computer.”
2Right-click the CD-ROM icon and select 
“Explorer.”
3Double-click “index.htm” file and select 
the Operating Instructions you want to 
read.(In case of Macintosh)
1Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the 
desk top.
2Double-click “index.htm” file and select 
the Operating Instructions you want to 
read.
If you cannot open “index.htm” file, double-
click on the Operating Instructions you want to 
read from among those in 
“Operating_Instructions” folder.
On trademarks
 Windows is a registered trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of 
Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Adobe and Acrobat Reader is a registered 
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated 
in the United States and/or other countries.
Note
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							4Notes on Use
Notes on Use
Use the supplied power cord when you use the projector in your country/region. Otherwise, use 
a proper power cord meeting the following specifications.
1) Use the correct plug for your country/region.
Do not block ventilation holes (exhaust/intake).  If they are blocked, internal heat may build up 
and cause fire or damage to the unit.
Check the positions of the ventilation holes shown in the following illustrations.
For other precautions, read the separate “Safety Regulations” carefully.
Warning on Power Connection
The United States, 
CanadaContinental Europe UK, Ireland,
Australia,
New ZealandJapan
Plug type VM0233 290B YP-12A COX-07 –
1)YP332
Female end VM0089 386A YC-13B COX-02 VM0310B YC-13
Cord type SJT SJT H05VV-F H05VV-F N13237/CO-228 VCTF
Rated Voltage & 
Current10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V 10A/250V 10A/250V 7A/125V
Safety approval UL/CSA UL/CSA VDE VDE VDE DENAN
Cord length 
(max.)4.5 m (177 
1/4 inches)–
Note on the Ventilation Holes
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1Ventilation holes (exhaust)
2Remote control detector
3Ventilation holes (intake)
4Indicators 
						

							
5Projecting
Projecting
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.  When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it out from the plug, not the cable itself.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer to be connected.
Connecting with a computer
Wired connection
1 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet and connect the computer and the projector.
2 Press the  ?/1  (on/standby) key.
3 Turn on the computer connected to the projector.
4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.
5 Set it to output the signal to only the external monitor.
Connecting the Projector/Projecting
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FxF7
Power
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or
Input A
Input B
Input C*
Video
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							6Projecting
Wired connection - when using Air Shot (wireless connection) function (VPL-
CX86 only)
1Insert the supplied wireless LAN card.
2Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
3Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
4Press the AIR SHOT button on the remote commander.
5Turn on the power the computer.
6Confirm that the switch on the wireless LAN module is set to the WIRELESS LAN side, 
and then insert the USB wireless LAN module into the computer.
When the Air Shot is used for the first time, install the Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 to the 
computer from a wireless LAN module or CD-ROM.
Note
MUTINGPICAUDIO
LENS
APA
AIR SHOT
INPUTTILT/KEYSTONE
PJ NETWORKON COMMAND
OFF
VOLUME
MENU/
TABFREEZE
AIR SHOT
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1 1
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							7Projecting
1Adjust the position of the picture.
2Adjust the size of the picture.
3Adjust the focus.
The projector is equipped with the PICTURE SETTING menu to select the picture mode, 
and the INPUT SETTING menu to select the appropriate aspect ratio of the picture.  For 
details, see the Operating Instructions contained in the CD-ROM.
1Press the ?/1 (on/standby) key.
2When a message appears, press the ?/1 (on/standby) key again.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan has stopped running and the 
ON/STANDBY indicator has lit in red.
The internal circuitry of the Off & Go function may cause the fan to continue to operate for a short 
time even after the ?/1 key is pressed to turn off the power and the ON/STANDBY indicator changes 
to red.
Adjusting the Projector
TILTFOCUS
ZOOM
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2 2
Turning off the Power
Notes
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							8Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the Lamp
The lamp used as a light source is a 
consumable product. Thus replace this lamp 
with a new one in the following cases.
 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 an LMP-C190 Projector Lamp as the 
replacement lamp.
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C190 
may cause damage to the projector.
The lamp remains not after the projector is 
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the 
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you 
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour 
for the lamp to cool.
• If the lamp breaks, contact your Customer 
Information Center.
 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 it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the 
pieces may scatter, causing injury.
1Turn off the projector, and disconnect 
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
When replacing the lamp after using the 
projector, wait for at least an hour for the 
lamp to cool.
2Place 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.
3Open the lamp cover by loosening the 
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other 
screws.
4Loosen the two screws on the lamp 
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a). 
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out 
the lamp unit by the handle (c).
 
Caution
Notes
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Note
Handle