Sony Vpl Ex1 Projector User Manual

							21 GBConnecting the Projector
Setting Up and Projecting
To connect a 15k RGB/Component equipment
  
 Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” in the INPUT SETTING menu according to 
the input signal.
 When you connect the unit to 15k RGB or component video equipment, 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 15k 
RGB/component equipment. 
Notes
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT APUSH
ENTERPROACCESS
Left side
Stereo audio connecting cable 
(not supplied)
a)
SMF-402 Signal Cable 
(not supplied) 
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack
to audio
output
15k RGB/Component equipmentto RGB/
component 
output
a) Use a no-resistance cable. 
						

							GB 22Selecting the Menu Language
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:
1Open the connector panel, then plug 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.
I / 1
INPUT
FREEZE
MENU ENTER
KEYSTONEMS SLIDEAPAPICMUTING
AUDIO VIDEOPOWER
SAVING
MENU
PUSH
ENTER
S VIDEO
TEMP/FAN
LAMP/COVER
INPUT A
PROACCESS
Front remote control detector
For VPL-CS6/CX6 For VPL-EX1
PICTURE SETTING
Picture Mode:      Standard
Adjust Picture...
Volume:                30Input A 
						

							23 GBSelecting the Menu Language
Setting Up and Projecting
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.
Input A
:
:
:
:A
Input A:
:
:
: 
						

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Projecting
1Open the connector panel, plug 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 (VPL-CX6 
only).
For details on the Startup screen, see the attached Operating Instructions for 
Memory Stick.
3Turn on the equipment connected 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.
Note
I / 1
INPUT
FREEZE
MENU ENTER
KEYSTONEMS SLIDEAPA
TILT
PICMUTING
245
7 6
ON/STANDBY 
indicators Rear remote control 
detector
For VPL-CS6/CX6For VPL-EX1
VGALCD //, 
						

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Setting Up and Projecting
4Press the INPUT key to select the input source. 
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) adjusts the picture of the connected 
equipment so that it is projected clearly.
 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” in the SET SETTING menu on 
page 37.
 The Smart APA is effective for the input signal from a computer only.
5Adjust the position of the picture by pressing the TILT key.
To adjust the position of the picture using the Remote Commander, press the 
KEYSTONE key (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on 
the Remote Commander to display the Tilt menu and adjust the tilt using the 
M/m/
						

							GB 26Projecting
The auto V keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, 
depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the KEYSTONE key (VPL-CS6/CX6) or the D KEYSTONE key (VPL-EX1) on 
the Remote Commander until “V Keystone” appears on the screen, and adjust the value 
with the M/m/
						

							27 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
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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4The setting for security lock is completed.
5Turn 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. 
 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.
 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.
 The security lock will not be set if the correct password is not entered in steps 2 and 
3, or a key other than the MENU, arrow keys (M/m/
						

							29 GBProjecting
Setting Up and Projecting
To turn off the power
1Press the I / 1 key.
“POWER OFF?  Please press I / 1 key again.” appears to confirm that you 
want to turn off the power.
A message disappears if you press any key except the I / 1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the I / 1 key again.
The powered tilt adjuster is put away in the projector and the lens protector 
closes.  The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to 
run for about 90 seconds to reduce the internal heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY 
indicator flashes quickly for the first 60 seconds. During this time, you will not 
be able to light up again the ON/STANDBY indicator with the I / 1 key. 
3Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in red.
When you cannot confirm the on-screen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen message in a certain condition, you can 
turn off the power by holding the I / 1 key for about two seconds.
Do not unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still running; otherwise, the fan 
will stop even though the internal heat is still high, which could result in a breakdown 
of the projector.
On air filter
To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter every 300 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 42.
Note
Note 
						

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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 (VPL-CX6 only).
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/