Table of Contents Overview About the Supplied Manuals ... 3 Features ... 4 Location and Function of Controls ... 6 Top/Front/Left Side ... 6 Rear/Right Side/Bottom ... 6 Control Panel ... 7 Connector Panel ... 8 Remote Commander ... 9 Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) ...
B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with this unit. For the VPL-CX70, read the Safety Regulations, Quick Reference Manual, and Operating Instructions (for the VPL-CX76/ VPL-CX70). Other manuals on the CD- ROM and other software applications were not prepared for the VPL-CX70.
Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adopting Sony's unique optical system that incorporates provides a high-efficiency optical system. It allows the 165 W UHP lamp to give a light output of 2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX76), 2000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX70).
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• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • “Memory Stick” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Features...
Location and Function of Controls Top/Front/Left Side Rear/Right Side/Bottom a Control panel For details, see “Control Panel” on page 7. b Front remote control detector c Lens protector (lens cover) The lens protector opens automatically when the power is turned on. d Powered tilt adjuster e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f Connector Panel...
Control Panel a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in standby mode. The ON/ STANDBY indicator around the ?/1 key flashes in green until the projector is ready to operate. b ON/STANDBY indicator (located around the /1 key) Lights up or flashes under the following conditions:...
– Flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured firmly. For details, see page 42. Connector Panel Open the cover to use the INPUT A or Video input connectors. a Access lamp (VPL-CX76 only) Lights during access to the “Memory Stick”.
this jack to the audio output of the video equipment or the computer. h Video input connector Connects 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. •...
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h Mouse-emulation keys These keys function as the mouse buttons of a computer only when the projector is connected to a computer using the USB cable. For details, see “Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable)”...
Presentation Tool (VPL-CX76 only) You can use a laser pointer or control a presentation file made using Microsoft PowerPoint when projecting a picture using the Air Shot feature. a Laser transmitter b LASER key A laser beam is emitted from the laser transmitter while you keep this key pressed.
B Projecting 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. Screen size (inches) Minimum Distance (3.9) Maximum Distance (4.6) There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.
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.
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. Note 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.
To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Left side audio audio output output A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack B Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) Notes •...
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Notes • The projection size that can be adjusted with the automatic focus adjustment is from 40-inch up to 150- inch. However, it may not be perfectly adjusted depending on the brightness of the room, the state of the screen, or the use of the Side Shot.
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menu and adjust the tilt using the M/m/ </, keys. To adjust using the control panel Press f or F of the TILT key to adjust the tilt of the projector. to lower the to raise the projector projector TILT adjustment key Powered tilt adjuster Notes...
Turning Off the Power Press the ?/1 key. “POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again.” appears to confirm that you want to turn off the power. Note The message disappears if you press any key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not press any key for five seconds.
B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. The factory setting is English. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: ON/STANDBY indicator Front remote control detector Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.
To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. Security Lock 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.
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Enter the password on this screen. Enter new password key. Power-on cannot be performed without the password. Use: Cancel: Other key Enter the password again to confirm. Re-enter new password key. Be sure to remember this password. Use: Cancel: Other key When the following message is displayed, the setting for security lock is completed.
Other Functions Controlling the Computer Using the Supplied Remote Commander (When Using the USB Cable) When you connect a computer to the projector 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.
Effective Tools for Your Presentation To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can select a section of 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”...
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Display items Input signal indicator Input signal setting indicator Picture adjustment menu Input signal indicator Shows the selected input channel. displayed when no signal is input.
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To clear the menu Press the MENU key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one minute. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to reset, and then press the RESET key on the Remote Commander.
The PICTURE SETTING Menu The PICTURE SETTING menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 35. PICTURE SETTING P i c t u r e M o d e S t a n d a rd...
The INPUT SETTING Menu The INPUT SETTING menu is used to adjust the input signal. Items that can be adjusted or set depend on the kind of input signals. For details, see “Input signals and adjustable/setting items” on page 35. When the video signal is input Setting items Functions...
“Shift.” Signal Memory No. SIZE Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Note When the aspect ratio of input signal is other than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in black.
The SET SETTING Menu The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. SET SETTING Input-A S m a r t A PA : Auto Input Search: O f f Input-A Signal Sel.: C o m p u t e r I n p u t - B S e l e c t : A i r S h o t C o l o r S y s t e m :...
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• Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates the rear detector only. Illumination Selects whether the SONY logo on the top panel of the projector lights when the projector is on. Normally, this setting is “On.” Panel Key Lock...
The MENU SETTING Menu The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Status (on-screen Sets up the on-screen display. display) When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages.
The INSTALL SETTING Menu The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. INSTALL SETTING T i l t . . . V Key s t o n e : Au t o S i d e S h o t : Au t o F o c u s : I m ag e F l i p : O f f...
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Setting items Functions Lens Control When set to “Off,” the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the Remote Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the projector do not function. High Altitude Set to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of Mode 1,500 m or higher.
The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the lamp. INFORMATION V P L - C X 7 6 Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 f H : 4 8 , 4 7 k H z 60,00Hz...
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Input signals and adjustable/setting items Adjust Picture... menu Item Video or S- Video (Y/C) Picture Mode Adjust Picture... Contrast Brightness Color (NTSC 3.58/ 4.43 only) Sharpness Gamma Mode – Color Temp. Volume z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set : Preset memory No.
B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as a light source is consumable product. Thus replace the lamp with a new one in the following cases. • When the lamp has burnt out or dims • “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the screen •...
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Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws (b). Fold down the handle to replace it (c). Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp. •...
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 500 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used.
Connect the power cord to the AC outlet again, turn on the power The lens protector cannot The electrical system has broken down. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. If it is necessary to use the open. Picture Symptom Cause and Remedy No picture.
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Symptom The picture is noisy. The picture from the INPUT A connector is colored strangely. “Please check Input-A Signal Sel.” appears in spite of inputting the correct signal from INPUT A. On-screen display does not appear. Color balance is incorrect. The picture is too dark.
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Sound Symptom Cause and Remedy No sound. • A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong. c Check that the proper connections have been made (see • The audio connecting cable used is incorrect. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 13). •...
?/1 key. If this problem occurs again, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • The electrical system may have broken down. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. • The lamp has reached the end of its life. c Replace the lamp (see page 36).
Message Meaning and Remedy Frequency is out of range! • This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the acceptable range of the projector. c Input a signal that is within the range of the frequency. •...
(male) y 3 × phono type (male)) USB Wireless LAN Module IFU-WLM2 Some of the items may not be available in some areas. For details, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. × Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) R/R-Y...
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Memory Preset signal 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 1280 × 1024 SXGA VESA 43 Hz 46.433 SGI-5 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91.146 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive...
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Warning on power connection Use the supplied power cord when you use the projector in your country/region. Otherwise, use a proper power cord meeting the following specifications. The United States, Canada Plug type YP-11 Female end YC-13L Cord type SPT-2 Rated Voltage &...
“Side Shot” and “V Keystone” Adjustments With “Side Shot” (horizontal keystone adjustment) provided for the projector, you can project the picture from the side of the screen. When projecting with “Side Shot” adjustment only, you can adjust the horizontal distortion of the screen to the maximum using “Side Shot.”...
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Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p PC, Air Shot (VPL-CX76 only), “Memory Stick” (VPL-CX76 only) Notes • If “V Keystone” is set to “Auto,” the “Side Shot” adjustment area may be narrow. • “V Keystone” on the INSTALL SETTING menu is set to “Auto” at the factory, and the vertical distortion of the picture is automatically corrected.
Dimensions Front 298 (11 73.3 (3) 75.7 (3) Center of the lens Center of the projector Left side 243.5 (9 ENTER MENU TILT INPUT PUSH 298 (11 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...
Index Adjusting memory of the settings ... 25 the picture ... 26 the picture size/shift ... 27, 28 Air filter ... 38 Auto Focus ... 32 Auto Input Search ... 29 Background ... 32 Batteries ... 10, 11 Brightness ... 26 Color ...
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Remote Commander ...9 front remote control detector ...6 location and function of controls ...9 rear remote control detector ...6 Reset resettable items ...25 resetting an item ...25 Scan Converter ...28 Screen size ...12, 44 Security Lock ...33 Sharpness ...26 Shift ...28 Side Shot ...32, 33 Smart APA ...29 Specifications ...44...