Sony Vpl Cx85 Projector User Manual

							21 GBConnecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
your computer to XGA mode 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.
On the USB function
When connecting the projector to a 
computer by using the USB cable for the 
first time, the computer recognizes the 
USB 
human interface device (wireless mouse 
function) automatically.
Recommended operating 
environment
When you use the USB function, connect the 
USB cable as illustrated above. 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.
A Memory Stick inserted into the 
Memory Stick slot on the projector cannot 
be accessed from the PROJECTOR 
STATION for Presentation.
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. 
Notes 
						

							GB 22Connecting the Projector
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a VCR. 
For more information, refer to the 
instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect to a video or S video 
output connector
 
1Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
2Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output
 
1Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
2SMF-402 Signal Cable 
(not supplied) 
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in 
the INPUT SETTING menu according to the 
input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR or component output connector, 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 video 
GBR/component equipment. 
Connecting with a VCR
VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIOAUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
INPUT A
VIDEO IN
OUTPUTINPUT B
REMOTE RS-232C
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VCR to S
video
outputRight side
to audio 
output 
(R)
to video 
outputto audio
output (L)Notes
VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIOAUDIO
AUDIO MONITOR
INPUT A
VIDEO IN
OUTPUTINPUT B
REMOTE RS-232C
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Right side
to 
audio 
output 
(R)
VCR to video
GBR/
component
outputto
audio
output
(L) 
						

							23 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red and the projector goes into standby 
mode. 
2Press the I / 1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
green and the Intelligent Auto-setup 
starts.  The lens protector opens, and the powered tilt adjuster rises and stops at 
the previously adjusted position.
When the projector is turned on, the 
Startup screen is projected.
For details on the Startup screen, see the 
attached “Operating Instructions for 
Memory Stick” stored in the CD-ROM.
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Press the INPUT key to select the 
input source.
Each time you press the key, the input 
signal switches as follows: 
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 
adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 For INPUT C, input of the “Air Shot” or 
“Memory Stick”  can be switched by 
selecting with the INPUT C selection 
menu, or pressing the   key or the 
AIR SHOT key on the Remote 
Commander. The Air Shot Home or the 
Memory Stick Home is displayed on the 
screen.
MENU INPUTTILTPUSHENTER
MUTINGPICAUDIO
LENS
APA
AIR SHOT
INPUTTILT/KEYSTONE
PJ NETWORKON COMMAND
OFF
VOLUME
MENU/
TABFREEZE
2
2
4
5 4
5
6
1
ON/STANDBY indicators
Rear remote 
control 
detector
Note
To input from Press INPUT to 
display
Computer connected to 
the INPUT A connectorINPUT-A
Computer connected to 
the INPUT B connector      INPUT-B
Air Shot/Memory Stick 
(when you use the Air 
Shot/Memory Stick)INPUT-C
Video equipment 
connected to the VIDEO 
input connectorVIDEO
Video equipment 
connected to the S VIDEO 
input connectorS-VIDEO
Notes
tINPUT-A t INPUT-B t INPUT-C t VIDEO t S-VIDEO 
						

							GB 24Projecting
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the 
projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays 
the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” 
on page 37.
 The Smart APA is effective for the input 
signal from a computer only.
5Switch the equipment to be connected 
to output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your 
computer, for example a notebook, or an 
all-in-one LCD type, you may have to 
switch the computer to output to the 
projector by pressing certain keys 
(e.g., , etc.), or by 
changing your computer’s settings.
6Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
To adjust using the Remote 
Commander
Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander to display the Tilt 
menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/

						

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Setting Up and Projecting
To adjust using the Remote 
Commander
Press the TILT/KEYSTONE key on the 
Remote Commander to display the Side 
Shot menu (horizontal trapezoidal 
distortion/H keystone correction) and 
adjust the tilt using the M/m/
						

							GB 26Selecting the Menu Language
BConvenient Function
Selecting the Menu 
Language
You can select one of thirteen languages for 
displaying the menu and other on-screen 
displays. The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as 
follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the I / 1 key to turn on the 
projector.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu presently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.
4Press the M or m key to select the 
MENU SETTING menu, then press 
the , or ENTER key.
The selected menu appears.
5Press the M or m key to select 
“Language,” then press the , or 
ENTER key.
6Press the M, m, < or , key to select 
a language, then press the ENTER 
key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
MENU INPUTTILTPUSHENTER
MUTINGPICAUDIO
LENS
APA
AIR SHOT
INPUTTILT/KEYSTONE
PJ NETWORKON COMMAND
OFF
VOLUME
MENU/
TABFREEZE
2
1
2
3
4,5,64,5,63
Front remote 
control 
detector ON/STANDBY indicators
PICTURE SETTING
Picture Mode:      Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume:                30Input A
Input A
:
:
:
:A
Input A:
:
:
: 
						

							27 GBSecurity Lock
Convenient Function
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
You will not be able to use the projector if you 
forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please aware 
that using the security lock can prevent valid 
usage in such cases. It is recommended that 
you make a note of the selected password.
To use the security lock
1Press the MENU key and then, in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on 
the 
“Security Lock” setting.
2Enter the password.
Use the MENU, M/m/
						

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4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the power is turned on the next time. 
Security certification
When the screen for entering the password is 
displayed, enter the password that was set. If 
you fail to enter the correct password after 
three tries, the projector cannot be used. In 
this case, press the I / 1 key to turn off the 
power.
To cancel the security lock
1Press the MENU key, then turn off the 
“Security Lock” setting in the 
INSTALL SETTING menu.
2Enter the password.
Enter the password that was set.
If you call the customer service center 
because you have forgotten the password, 
you will need to be able to verify the 
projector’s serial number and your identity.  
(This process may differ in other countries.)  
Once your identity has been confirmed, we 
will provide you with the password.
Other Functions
You can switch the following functions of 
the Intelligent Auto-setup to manual 
adjustments using the menu.

V Keystone correction (correction 
of trapezoidal distortion)
Set “V Keystone” in the INSTALL 
SETTING menu to “Manual.”Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)
Set “Smart APA” in the SET SETTING 
menu to “Off.”
Auto Input Search
Set “Auto Input Search” in the SET 
SETTING menu to “Off.”
For details on the menu operations, see 
“Using the MENU” on page 31. 
When you connect a computer to the 
projector by using the USB cable, you can 
control the mouse of the computer using the 
Remote Commander.
The R/L CLICK keys and joystick function 
as follows.
For details on USB connection, see “To 
connect a computer” on page 20.
Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared 
beam between the Remote Commander and the 
remote control detector on the projector. 
When you are using the Air Shot to project 
the picture from a computer, you can 
perform some operations for a slide show 
using the supplied presentation tool. The 
following keys on the presentation tool are 
usable.
Note
Switching from the Intelligent 
Auto-setup Function to 
Manual Adjustments
Controlling the Computer 
Using the Supplied Remote 
Commander (When Using the 
USB Cable)
Key and joystick Function
R CLICK (front) Right button
L CLICK (rear) Left button
Joystick Corresponds with the 
movements of the 
mouse
Note
Controlling the Computer 
Using the Supplied 
Presentation Tool (When 
Using the Air Shot) 
						

							29 GBOther Functions
Convenient Function
* Also available when not using the Air Shot.
If there is any obstruction between the 
presentation tool and the remote control 
detector on the projector, the presentation tool 
may not function properly.
If you are leaving the conference room 
immediately, turn the projector off, and then, 
after the lens protector closes and the 
powered tilt adjuster is put away in the 
projector, you can unplug the AC power 
cord. After the AC power cord is unplugged, 
the fan runs automatically.
 When unplugging the AC power cord, ensure 
that the lens protector closes and the powered 
tilt adjuster is put away in the projector. 
Moving the projector with the powered tilt 
adjuster rised may damage the adjuster.
 Turn off the projector according to the 
procedure in “Turning off the power”, then 
cool it down when storing the projector in the 
carrying case.
If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn 
the power for the entire system on and off, 
set the direct power on function to “On.” 
When you turn off the power, you can also 
just unplug the power cord without pressing 
the I / 1 key. The internal circuitry will 
cause the fan to automatically operate for a certain time even after the power cord is 
removed. 
However, if the unit has been on for less than 
15 minutes, the fan might not begin to turn as a 
result of inadequate charging. In that case, 
follow the procedure for turning off the power 
as described in “Turning Off the Power” on 
page 25.
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a point in the image to 
enlarge.  This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input, or when a still 
picture (except a movie picture) stored in a 
Memory Stick is projected.
This function does not work when a video 
signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the 
D ZOOM + key on the Remote 
Commander.
The digital zoom icon appears in the 
center of the image.
2Move the icon to the point on the 
image you want to enlarge. Use the 
arrow key (M/m/
						

							GB 30Other Functions
Use the arrow key (M/m/