Sony Vpl Cx85 Projector User Manual

							11 GBFeatures
Overview
Security Functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to project no 
picture on the screen unless the required 
password is entered when the projector is 
turned on.
Panel key lock 
This function locks all the operation keys on 
the control panel of the projector, allowing 
use of the keys on the Remote Commander. 
This prevents the projector from operating 
incorrectly. 
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							GB 12Location and Function of Controls
Location and 
Function of Controls 
  
1Control panel
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 13.
2Lens protector (lens cover)
The lens protector automatically opens 
when the power is turned on.
3Powered tilt adjuster
4Front remote control detector 
5Ventilation holes (exhaust)
6Access lamp
Lights during access to the Memory 
Stick.
Do not remove the Memory Stick while 
the access lamp is lit.
7Memory Stick slot
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” stored in 
the CD-ROM.
8Speaker
9Wireless LAN card slot
The supplied wireless LAN card can be 
inserted. Never insert anything other 
than the supplied  wireless LAN card.
Remove the wireless LAN card from the 
wireless LAN card slot when storing the 
projector in the carrying case.
For details, see Operating Instruction 
for Air Shot (stored in the CD-ROM).
q;Wireless LAN card eject button
qaRear remote control detector 
qsVentilation holes (intake)
qdAdjuster (hind pad)
Turn the adjuster to the right or left for 
minor tilt adjustment of the projected 
picture.
qf Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp 
cover
qgVentilation holes (intake)/Air 
filter cover
• Do not place anything near the 
ventilation holes as this may cause 
internal heat build-up.
 Do not place your hand or objects 
near the ventilation holes as this may 
cause a heat build-up.
 To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter every 1000 hours.
Top/Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
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Overview
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 43.
qhSecurity lock 
Connects to an optional security cable 
(Kensington’s).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
qjConnector/Connector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 14.
1I / 1  (on/standby) key
Turns on the projector when the 
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the I / 1 
key lights in green when the power is 
turned on.
2ON/STANDBY indicator (located 
around the 
I / 1 key)
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights in red when an AC power cord 
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once in 
standby mode, you can turn on the 
projector with the I / 1 key.
– Lights in green when the power is 
turned on.
– Flashes in green while the cooling fan 
is running after the power is turned off 
with the  I / 1 key. The fan runs for 
about 60 seconds after the power is 
turned off.
Control Panel
FOCUSZOO
MSIDE 
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For details on the I/1 indicators, see 
page 25.
3INPUT key
4TILT adjustment key
For details, see “Projecting” on 
page 23.
5MENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
6ENTER/Arrow(f/F/g/G) keys 
Enter the settings of items in the menu 
system. 
Select the menu or make various 
adjustments.
7FOCUS +/– keys
Adjusts the picture focus.
8ZOOM +/– keys
Adjusts the picture size.
9SIDE SHOT +/– key
Adjusts the horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion/H keystone correction of the 
picture.
For details, see “Side Shot” on page 39 
and ““Side Shot” and “V Keystone” 
Adjustments” on page 60.
q;Indicators
 POWER SAVING
Lights when the projector is in power 
saving mode.
 TEMP (Temperature)/FAN 
Lights or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights when the temperature inside 
the projector becomes unusually 
high.
– Flashes when the fan is broken.
For details on the TEMP/FAN 
indicator, see page 47.
 LAMP/COVER
Lights or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights when the lamp has reached 
the end of its life or reaches a high 
temperature.– Flashes when the lamp cover or air 
filter cover is not secured firmly.
For details on the LAMP/COVER and 
TEMP/FAN indicator, see page 47.
1INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR 
signal, component signal, or DTV signal 
depending on equipment to be 
connected.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.
For details, see “Connecting with a 
Computer” on page 20 and 
“Connecting with a VCR” on page 22.
Connector Panel
VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIOAUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
INPUT A
VIDEO IN
OUTPUTINPUT B
REMOTE RS-232C
PUSH SLIDE1
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VIDEOS VIDEOAUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO MONITORINPUT AINPUT A/B
VIDEO IN
OUTPUTINPUT B
REMOTE
RS-232C
COVERLOCK/UNLOCK
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Open the cover when using the INPUT B or 
VIDEO IN connector. To open the cover, 
push the cover and slide it toward the right 
until it locks.
To close the cover, press the cover to unlock 
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Overview
2AC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
3AUDIO (stereo minijack) 
connector (common INPUT A/B)
When listening to sound output from the 
computer, connect to the audio output of 
the computer. 
4USB connector (USB plug for 
upstream, 4-pin)
Connect to the USB connector of a 
computer. When you connect the 
projector to the computer, you can 
control the mouse function with the 
supplied Remote Commander. 
5VIDEO IN (Video input) 
connector
Connect to external video equipment 
such as a VCR.
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin): 
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to 
the composite video output of video 
equipment.
AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects 
to the audio output of the VCR.
6INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to external equipment such as a 
computer.
Connects to the monitor output of a 
computer using an optional cable.
7RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-
pin, female)
Connects to a computer to operate the 
projector from the computer.
8OUTPUT connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
MONITOR: Connect to the video 
input connector of the monitor. 
Outputs signals from the selected 
channel and computer signals only 
from among the signals from the 
INPUT A or INPUT B.
AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects 
to external active speakers. The volume of the speakers can be 
controlled by the VOLUME+/– keys 
on the Remote Commander.
When INPUT A or B is selected, the 
sound input to the AUDIO connector 
which is common for INPUT A/B is 
output.
When the Memory Stick is selected in 
INPUT C, the sound saved in the 
Memory Stick is output.
When “Air Shot” is selected, no sound 
is output.
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, 
the sound input to the AUDIO input 
connector of VIDEO IN is output.
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
Remote Commander
MUTINGPICAUDIO
LENS
APA
AIR SHOT
INPUTTILT/KEYSTONE
PJ NETWORKON COMMAND
OFF
VOLUME
ENTER
FUNCTION
RM-PJM15
D ZOOMCLICKRESET/
ESCAPE
MENU/
TAB
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1 I / 1 (on/standby) key
2MUTING keys
Cut off the picture and sound.
PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again 
to restore the picture.
AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut off 
the audio output from the speaker, and 
the output on the AUDIO jack in the 
OUTPUT section. Press again or press 
VOLUME + key to restore the sound.
3INPUT key
4TILT/KEYSTONE (Vertical/
horizontal trapezoidal distortion 
correction) key
Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the 
horizonal/vertical trapezoidal distortion 
of the image manually.  Each time you 
press this key, the Tilt menu, the V 
Keystone menus and Side Shot menu are 
displayed.  Use the arrow keys (M/m/

						

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Overview
w;COMMAND ON/OFF switch
When this switch is set to OFF, no key 
on the Remote Commander function. 
This saves battery power.
wa Infrared transmitter
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.
When projecting the picture using the Air 
Shot, you can control the presentation file 
made by Microsoft PowerPoint.
1Laser transmitter
2LASER key
Emits a laser beam from the laser 
transmitter while you keep this key 
pressed.
3SLIDE G/g key
Used to change pages of the slide show 
in the forward/backward direction.
4B key
This key corresponds to the “B” key of a 
keyboard.
When you press this key during the slide 
show, a black screen is displayed. To 
cancel the black screen, press this key 
again.
Be sure to install the battery 
from the # side. While pressing the lid, slide it.
Presentation Tool
LASER
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To install batteries
Notes on laser beam
 Do not look into the laser transmitter.
 Do not aim the laser at people.
Notes on Remote Commander/
Presentation tool operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander/Presentation tool and the 
remote control detector on the projector. 
Direct the Remote Commander/
Presentation tool toward the front or rear 
remote control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander/Presentation tool and the 
projector is, the wider the angle within 
which the commander can control the 
projector becomes. 
Open the cover (2) with a coin (1) and 
remove the battery case (3). Install the two 
size AAA (R03) batteries with the correct 
polarity. 
						

							19 GBInstalling the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
BSetting Up and Projecting
Installing 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.
For details on installation, see “Installation Diagram” on page 56.
Unit: m (feet)
Screen 
size 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum 
Distance1.2
(3.9)1.8
(5.9)2.4
(7.9)3.0
(9.8)3.6
(11.8)4.5
(14.8)5.4
(17.7)6.0
(19.7)7.5
(24.6)9.0
(29.5)
Maximum 
Distance1.4
(4.6)2.0
(6.6)2.7
(8.9)3.4
(11.2)4.1
(13.5)5.2
(17.1)6.2
(20.3)6.9
(22.6)8.7
(28.5)10.4
(34.1)
Distance between the screen and 
the center of the lensScreen 
						

							GB 20Connecting the Projector
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
When connecting to a wireless LAN by using 
the Air Shot, see “Operating Instructions for 
Air Shot” contained in the CD-ROM.
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.
To connect a computer
1Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
2USB cable (supplied)
(Connect the USB cable to use a wireless 
mouse.)
3HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
SXGA and SXGA+ signals. However, we 
recommend that you set the output mode of 
Connecting with a Computer
Notes
VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIOAUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
INPUT A
VIDEO IN
OUTPUTINPUT B
REMOTE RS-232C
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to USB connector Right side
to monitor output Computer to audio output