Sony VPL-CX20 User manual
2-636-561-11 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
© 2005 Sony Corporation
VPL-CX20
VPL-CS20
2
Table of Contents
Overview
Features .............................................. 3
Location and Function of Controls .... 4
Top/Front/Left Side ...................... 4
Rear/Right Side/Bottom ............... 4
Control/Connector Panel .............. 5
Remote Commander ..................... 6
Projecting the Picture
Installing the Projector ....................... 8
Connecting the Projector ................... 9
Connecting a Computer ................ 9
Connecting a VCR ..................... 10
Projecting ......................................... 11
Turning Off the Power ..................... 14
Convenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 15
Security Lock ................................... 16
Other Functions ................................ 18
Off & Go Function ..................... 18
Effective Tools for Your
Presentation ............................. 18
Adjustments and Settings
Using a Menu
Using a MENU ................................ 20
The Picture Menu ............................. 22
The Signal Menu .............................. 23
The Function Menu .......................... 25
The Installation Menu ...................... 27
The Setup Menu ...............................29
The Information Menu .....................30
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................32
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................34
Others
Troubleshooting ................................35
Messages List ..............................38
Specifications ...................................40
Index .................................................44
3
Features
Overview
BOverview
Features
High brightness, high picture
quality
High brightness
Adopting Sony's unique new optical system
that incorporates newly developed LCD
panels provides a high-efficiency optical
system. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to
give a light output of 2000 ANSI lumen.
High picture quality
VPL-CX20: Three super-high-aperture
0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately
790,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal
TV lines for video input.
VPL-CS20: Three super-high-aperture 0.63-
inch SVGA panels with approximately
480,000 effective pixels, produce a
resolution of 800 × 600 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 600 horizontal
TV lines for video input.
Compact and lightweight
The projector is light because the weight is
only about 1.9 kg, and the body is designed
to be thin. This makes the projector
convenient for carrying.
Easy setup and simple operation
Advanced Intelligent Auto-setup
function with auto focus adjustment
Simply press the power key, and the
projector automatically performs the setups
required before use. The projector corrects
the V Keystone, adjusts the focus
automatically, detects a signal, and sets
optimum conditions for projection.
Powered zoom/focus equipped
The projector is equipped with a powered
zoom and powered focus lens, allowing you
to adjust the size and focus of an image with
the Remote Commander away from the
projector.
Short focal lens
The projection distance is very short,
approximately 2.3 m (7.6 feet), when
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows
projection on a larger screen even in a
limited space.
Off & Go feature
The cooling fan built into the projector will
work even after the power is turned off and
the power cord is disconnected. This enables
you to move the projector to another location
immediately after turning it off.
Security Functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to prevent
projection of a picture on the screen unless
the required password is entered when the
projector is turned on.
Panel key lock
This function locks all the keys on the
control panel of the projector, allowing use
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This
prevents the projector from operating
incorrectly.
About Trademarks
• Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
• Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• 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 the
Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the
Video Electronics Standard Association.
4Location and Function of Controls
Location and
Function of Controls
aFront remote control detector
bLens
cPowered tilt adjuster
dVentilation holes (exhaust)
eSpeaker
fSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable
(from Kensington).
Web page address:
http://www.kensington.com/
gRear remote control detector
hVentilation holes (intake)/Lamp
cover
iAdjusters (hind pad)
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the
projected picture.
jVentilation holes (intake)
kControl/Connector Panel
For details, see “Control/Connector
Panel” on page 5.
lVentilation 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 near the
ventilation holes as this may cause
injury.
• To maintain optimal performance, clean
the air filter every 500 hours.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air
Filter” on page 34.
Top/Front/Left Side
Rear/Right Side/Bottom
Notes
5
Location and Function of Controls
Overview
aZOOM +/– key
Adjusts the picture size.
bINPUT key
c?/1(On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when the
projector is in standby mode. The ON/
STANDBY indicator around the ?/1key
flashes in green until the projector is
ready to operate.
dTILT adjustment key
Adjusts the tilt of the projector.
For details, see “Projecting” on
page 11.
eON/STANDBY indicator (located
around the ?/1key)
Lights up or flashes under the following
conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord
is plugged into a wall outlet. Once the
projector is in standby mode, you can
turn it on with the ?/1key.
– Lights in green when the power is
turned on, and when it is ready to
operate.
– Flashes in green from the projector is
turned on until the projector is ready to
operate. Also, flashes in green while
the cooling fan is running after the
power is turned off with the ?/1key.
The fan runs for about 45 seconds after
the power is turned off.
For details, see page 14.
fFOCUS +/– key
Adjusts the picture focus manually.
gAUTO FOCUS key
Adjusts the picture focus automatically.
hStatus 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.
• 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, see page 37.
iAUDIO/VIDEO connector
Connects to the audio output and video
output, or S video output (Y/C video
output) of the video equipment or the
computer.
Control/Connector Panel
Open the cover to use the AUDIO/
VIDEO IN connector.
Push
6Location and Function of Controls
jINPUT A connector (HD D-sub
15-pin, female)
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR
signal, component signal, or DTV signal
depending on the connected equipment.
Connects to the output connector of
equipment using the supplied cable or an
optional cable.
For details, see “Connecting a
Computer” on page 9 and “Connecting
a VCR” on page 10.
kAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
lMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press
again to clear the menu.
mENTER/Arrow (v/V/b/B) keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the
menu system, select a menu, or make
various adjustments. Press the center of
the key when you use this key as the
ENTER key.
The keys that have the same names as those
on the control panel function identically.
a?/1(On/Standby) key
bENTER/ v/V/b/B(Arrow) keys
cMENU key
dD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– keys
Enlarge the image at a desired location
on the screen.
eRESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory
preset value or returns the enlarged
image to its original size. This key
functions when the menu or a setting
item is displayed on the screen.
fInfrared transmitter
gFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel
the frozen picture, press the key again.
hINPUT key
iAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its
clearest while a signal is input from a
computer.
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The
Function Menu” on page 25.
jTILT/KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal
distortion correction) key
Adjusts the tilt of the projector, or the
trapezoidal distortion of the image
manually. Each time you press this key,
the Tilt menu and the V Keystone menu
are displayed in turn. Use the arrow keys
(v/V/b/B) for adjustment.
kLENS key
Each time you press this key, the Lens
Focus adjustment and Lens Zoom
adjustment menus are displayed
alternately.
lAUTO FOCUS key
Adjusts the picture focus automatically.
Remote Commander
7
Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Before using the Remote
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium
battery holder.
To replace a battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery
holder by picking it, and pull out the
holder from the Remote Commander.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
• A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is
used in the Remote Commander. Do not
use batteries other than CR2025.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children.
• Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
Notes on Remote Commander
operation
• Make sure that nothing obstructs the
infrared beam between the Remote
Commander and the remote control
detector on the projector. Direct the
Remote Commander toward the remote
control detector.
• The operation range is limited. The shorter
the distance between the Remote
Commander and the remote control
detector is, the wider the angle within
which the commander can control the
projector becomes.
Face the +
side up.
8Installing the Projector
BProjecting the Picture
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.
Distance between the screen
and the center of the lens
Screen
Unit: m (feet)
Screen size
(inches)
40 80 100 150
Minimum
Distance
1.2
(3.8)
2.3
(7.6)
2.9
(9.6)
4.4
(14.4)
Maximum
Distance
1.4
(4.6)
2.8
(9.4)
3.6
(11.7)
5.4
(17.6)
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Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
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 by the plug, not the cable itself.
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
AHD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
BA/V connecting adaptor (supplied)
CAudio cable (not supplied) (Connect only
when you want to output the audio from the
speaker of the projector.)
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,
SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we
recommend that you set the output mode of
your computer to XGA (VPL-CX20) or
Connecting a Computer
Notes
Left side
to monitor
output
Computer
White
to audio
output
(L)
Red
to audio
output
(R)
10 Connecting the Projector
SVGA (VPL-CS20) mode for the external
monitor.
• If you set your computer, such as a notebook
computer, 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 operating
instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped
with a video output connector of a type having
two rows of pins, use a commercially available
plug adaptor.
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
AA/V connecting adaptor (supplied)
BS-video cable (not supplied) or Video cable
(not supplied)
CStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
Connect either a video or S video output
connector.
Note
Connecting a VCR
Note
VCR
to S
video
output
Left side
Red
to audio
output
(R)
to video
output
White
to audio
output
(L)
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