Sony Vpl Ex1 Projector User Manual

							 Data Projector          VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6/VPL-EX1
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-095-440-12 (1)
Data Projector
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ES Operating Instructions 
Mode d’emploi 
Manual de instrucciones 
VPL-CS6
VPL-CX6
VPL-EX1 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only. 
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may contact:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Business Information Center (BIC)
12451 Gateway Boulevard
Ft. Myers, Florida 33913
Telephone No.: 800-686-7669The number below is for FCC related 
matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-CS6/VPL-CX6/VPL-EX1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
NJ 07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.  These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications.  However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment. This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the 
appliance. 
						

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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland 
Gooi de batterij niet weg 
maar lever deze in als klein 
chemisch afval (KCA).
The socket-outlet should be installed near 
the equipment and be easily accessible. 
						

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Table of Contents
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Overview
Precautions ......................................... 6
Notes on Installation  .......................... 7
Unsuitable Installation .................. 7
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 7
Usage in High Altitude ................. 8
Features .............................................. 8
Location and Function of Controls   . 10
Top/Front/Left Side  .................... 10
Rear/Right Side/Bottom  ............. 10
Control Panel  .............................. 12
Connector Panel  ......................... 12
Remote Commander  ................... 13
Setting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector  ..................... 17
Connecting the Projector .................. 18
Connecting with a Computer ...... 18
Connecting with a VCR or 15k 
RGB/Component 
Equipment ....................... 20
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 22
Projecting ......................................... 24
Effective Tools for Your 
Presentation ..................... 30
Adjustments and Settings 
Using the Menu
Using the MENU  ............................. 32
The PICTURE SETTING Menu  ..... 34
The INPUT SETTING Menu  .......... 35
The SET SETTING Menu  ............... 37
The MENU SETTING Menu  .......... 38
The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ..... 39
The INFORMATION Menu ............ 40
Maintenance
Maintenance .................................... 41
Replacing the Lamp  ................... 41
Cleaning the Air Filter  ............... 42
Troubleshooting ............................... 44
Warning Messages  ..................... 46
Caution Messages  ...................... 47
Other
Specifications .................................. 49
Index ............................................... 54 
						

							GB 6Precautions
BOverview
Precautions
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified personnel before 
operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected to the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to have your fingers caught 
by the adjuster.  The powered tilt adjuster 
of this unit automatically extends when the 
power is turned on, and is put away 
automatically when the power is turned 
off.  Do not touch the unit while the 
adjuster is in operation. Adjust the 
powered tilt adjuster carefully after its 
automatic operation is completed.
 Do not spread a cloth or paper under the 
unit.
On illumination
 To obtain the best picture, the front of the 
screen should not be exposed to direct 
lighting or sunlight. 
 Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is 
recommended. Use a cover over 
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the 
contrast ratio.
 Cover any windows that face the screen 
with opaque draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the projector in a 
room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and 
walls are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color. 
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 
key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall 
outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
Caution
The projector is equipped with ventilation 
holes (intake) and ventilation holes 
(exhaust). Do not block or place anything 
near these holes, or internal heat build-up 
may occur, causing picture degradation or 
damage to the projector.
On cleaning
 To keep the cabinet looking new, 
periodically clean it with a soft cloth. 
Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
cloth lightly dampened with a mild 
detergent solution. Never use strong 
solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or 
abrasive cleansers, since these will 
damage the cabinet.
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Clean the filter at regular intervals.
On LCD data projector
 The LCD data projector is manufactured 
using high-precision technology. You 
may, however, see tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
continuously appear on the LCD data 
projector. This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction. 
						

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Overview
Notes on Installation
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes. When the 
internal heat builds up due to the block-up, 
the temperature sensor will function with 
the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.” The power will be turned off 
automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Very dusty
Avoid installing the unit in a location where 
there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter 
will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air 
through the filter may cause raising the 
internal heat of the projector. Clean it up 
periodically.
 
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Toppling the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Tilting the unit out of the range of 
the adjuster setting
Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the 
range of the adjuster setting. Such 
installation may cause color shading or 
shorten excessively the lamp life.
Unsuitable Installation
Unsuitable Conditions 
						

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Tilting the unit to the right or left
Avoid tilting the unit to an angle of 15°, and 
avoid installing the unit in any way other 
than placing on the floor or suspending from 
the ceiling. Such installation may cause 
color shading or shorten the lamp life 
excessively.
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
For details on the ventilation holes (intake/
exhaust), see “Location and Function of 
Controls” on page 10.
When using the projector at an altitude of 
1,500 m or higher, turn on “High
Altitude Mode” in the INSTALL SETTING 
menu.  Failing to set this mode when using 
the projector at high altitudes could have 
adverse effects, such as reducing
the reliability of certain components.
 The unit is manufactured using high-
precision technology. When transporting 
the unit stored in the soft case, do not drop 
the unit or subject it to shock, as this may 
cause damage. When storing the unit in the 
soft case, disconnect the AC power cord 
and all other connecting cables, and store 
the supplied accessories in a pocket of the 
soft case. When using a screen with an uneven 
surface, stripes pattern may rarely appear 
on the screen depending on the distance 
between the screen and the projector or the 
zooming magnifications. This is not a 
malfunction of the projector.
Features
High operability
• Intelligent Auto-setup function
Simply press the power key, and the 
projector automatically performs the 
setups required before use.  The projector 
opens the lens protector, corrects the V 
Keystone, and sets optimum conditions for 
projection. This function is called 
Intelligent Auto-setup.
For easier operations, the keys that will be 
used frequently are allocated on the top of 
the projector.
Short focus lens equipped (VPL-
CS6/CX6 only)
This projector is equipped with a short focus 
lens that allows outputting to a larger screen 
even in a limited space.
Accepts various input signals
 Scan converter loaded
This projector has a build-in scan 
converter that converts the input signal 
within 1024 × 768 dots (VPL-CX6/EX1) 
or 800 × 600 dots (VPL-CS6) .
 Compatible input signals
This projector accepts video signals of 
composite, S video, and component as 
well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA
1) and 
SXGA+1) signals, which all can be 
displayed. 
 Compatible with six color systems
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC
4.432), PAL-
M, or PAL-N color system can be selected 
automatically.
Usage in High Altitude
Notes
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1) The SXGA and SXGA+ signals are available for the VPL-CX6/EX1 only.
2) NTSC
4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded on NTSC on a NTSC4.43 
system VCR. 
						

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Overview
Easy presentation
 Simple setup with external equipment
This projector is preset for 38 kinds3) 
(VPL-CX6/EX1) of input signals. You can 
project images from an external signal 
source just by connecting the equipment 
with the supplied cable.
You can use the supplied Remote 
Commander as the wireless mouse by 
connecting the projector to the computer 
with the USB cable
4).  You can also 
control the projector by using the 
application software (Projector Station)
5) 
supplied with the projector from a 
computer operated with Windows 98, 
Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 
2000 or Windows XP.
Easy-to-use Remote Commander
The Remote Commander is equipped with 
various convenient keys, including the D 
ZOOM key for zooming in on the image and 
the FREEZE key for keeping the image 
projected even if the equipment is 
disconnected.
Memory Stick slot (VPL-CX6 only)
By inserting a Memory Stick into the built-
in Memory Stick slot, you can make the 
presentation easily without connecting the 
computer.
High brightness, high picture 
quality
High brightness
Adopting Sony’s unique, high-efficiency 
optical system allows the 165 W UHP 
lamp a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen 
(VPL-CX6), 1800 ANSI lumen (VPL-
CS6) or 1500 ANSI lumen (VPL-EX1).
 High resolution
For VPL-CX6/EX1: Three superhigh-
aperture 0.7-inch XGA panels with 
approximately 790,000 pixels, and with 
micro-lens array, provide a resolution of 
1024  × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for 
RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines 
for video input.
For VPL-CS6: Three superhigh-aperture 
0.7-inch SVGA panels with 
approximately 480,000 pixels provide a 
resolution of 800  × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 600 
horizontal TV lines for video input.
High portability
 Light weight/small size/simple design
This projector has been miniaturized to 
approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) in weight and 
B5-file size.
Its simple yet sophisticated design fits 
comfortably in your office.
Security lock
By setting a password, you can enable the 
security lock to function for this 
projector.
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3) The VPL-CS6 is preset for 25 kinds of input signals.
4) The Remote Commander available for the wireless mouse and the USB cable are supplied with 
the VPL-CS6/CX6.
5) The application software (Projector Station) can be used with the VPL-CX6 only.
 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
 IBM PC/AT, VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International 
Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
 Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group.
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
 Display Data Channel is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
Memory Stick and   are trademarks of Sony Corporation. 
						

							GB 10Location and Function of Controls
Location and 
Function of Controls 
  
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.
When turning off the power, press 
the I / 1 key twice following the 
message on the screen, or press and 
hold the key for about two seconds.For details on steps for turning off the 
power, see “To turn off the power” on 
page 29.
2ON/STANDBY indicator (located 
around the 
I / 1 key)
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights in red when a 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 
runs after the power is turned off with 
the  I / 1 key. The fan runs for about 
90 seconds after the power is turned 
off.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes 
quickly for the first 60 seconds. 
During this time, you cannot light up 
the ON/STANDBY indicator with the  
I / 1 key.
For details on the LAMP/COVER and 
the TEMP/FAN indicators, see on 
page 46.
3TILT adjustment key
For details, see“How to use the powered 
tilt adjuster” on page 11.
4INPUT key
Selects the input signal. Each time you 
press the key, the input signal switches 
as follows:
5Lens protector (lens cover)
The lens protector automatically opens 
when the power is turned on.
6Front remote control detector 
7Ventilation holes (exhaust)
Top/Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
TILT
INPUT A  t  MS t VIDEO t S VIDEO
t(VPL-CX6 
only)