Sony Projector VPL CX63 User Manual

2-684-389-11 (1)  
Data Projector  
Operating Instructions  
VPL-CX63  
VPL-CX61  
© 2006 Sony Corporation  
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CORD.  
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wires  
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product, please contact your local city office,  
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shop where you purchased the product.  
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V  
may require the use of a different line cord or  
attachment plug, or both.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel.  
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS  
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER  
COUNTRIES.  
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core  
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug  
with earthing-contacts that conforms to  
the safety regulations of each country if  
applicable.  
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /  
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming  
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).  
If you have questions on the use of the above  
Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug,  
please consult a qualified service personnel.  
Voor de klanten in Nederland  
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar  
lever deze in als klein chemisch  
afval (KCA).  
WARNING  
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Table of Contents  
Overview  
Notes on Installation and Usage ........6  
Using a MENU .................................24  
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ......26  
The INPUT SETTING Menu ...........27  
Unsuitable Conditions ..................7  
Usage at High Altitude .................7  
About the Preset Memory No. ....28  
The SET SETTING Menu ................29  
Features ..............................................8  
Location and Function of Controls .... 9  
The MENU SETTING Menu ...........31  
The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......32  
Top/Front/Left Side ......................9  
Rear/Right Side/Bottom ...............9  
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................38  
Projecting the Picture  
Troubleshooting ................................39  
Connecting a VCR ..................... 16  
Messages List ..............................42  
Specifications ...................................44  
Installation Diagram .........................50  
Turning Off the Power ..................... 19  
Floor Installation (Front  
Projection) ...............................50  
Ceiling Installation (Front  
Convenient Functions  
Projection) ...............................52  
Dimensions .......................................54  
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 20  
Security Lock ...................................21  
Other Functions ................................ 22  
Index .................................................56  
Switching from Auto Adjustments  
Function to Manual  
Adjustments ............................ 22  
Off & Go Function ..................... 22  
Direct Power On/Off Function ... 22  
Effective Tools for Your  
Presentation .............................23  
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B Overview  
Preventing internal heat build-up  
Precautions  
After you turn off the power with the ?/1  
key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall  
outlet while the cooling fan is still running.  
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.  
Caution  
The unit 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.  
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.  
• Do not place your hand or objects near the  
ventilation holes. The air coming out is  
hot.  
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in  
the adjuster.  
• Clean the filter at regular intervals.  
LCD data projector  
• Do not spread a cloth or paper under the  
unit.  
• This 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  
appear continuously on the LCD data  
projector. This is a normal result of the  
manufacturing process and does not  
indicate a malfunction  
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 unit 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.  
Precautions  
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Hot and humid  
Notes on Installation  
and Usage  
Unsuitable Installation  
Do not install the projector in the following  
situations. Installation is these situations  
or locations may cause a malfunction or  
damage to the unit.  
• Avoid installing the unit in a location  
where the temperature or humidity is very  
high, or the temperature is very low.  
• To avoid moisture condensation, do not  
install the unit in a location where the  
temperature may rise rapidly.  
Poorly ventilated locations  
Locations subject to direct cool or  
warm air from an air-conditioner  
• 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  
internal heat builds up due to blockage of  
ventilation holes, the temperature sensor  
will function, and the power will be turned  
off automatically.  
Installing the projector in such a location  
may cause a malfunction of the unit due to  
moisture condensation or a rise in  
temperature.  
Near a heat or smoke sensor  
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• Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 /8  
inches) around the unit.  
• Be careful not to allow the ventilation  
holes to inhale tiny objects such as pieces  
of paper or clumps of dust.  
Malfunction of the sensor may occur.  
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Very dusty, extremely smoky  
locations  
Blocking the ventilation holes  
Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything  
that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/  
intake); otherwise, internal heat may build  
up.  
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or  
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise,  
the air filter will become obstructed, and this  
may cause a malfunction of the unit or  
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing  
through the filter may cause a rise in the  
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the  
filter periodically.  
Placing a blocking object just in  
front of the lens  
Do not place any object just in front of the  
lens that may block the light during  
projection. Heat from the light may damage  
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key on the  
Remote Commander to cut off the picture.  
Unsuitable Conditions  
Do not use the projector under the following  
conditions.  
Usage at High Altitude  
Standing the unit upright on one  
side  
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  
Avoid using the unit standing upright on its  
side. It may cause malfunction.  
the reliability of certain components.  
Note on the screen  
When using a screen with an uneven surface,  
a striped pattern may rarely appear on the  
screen depending on the distance between  
the screen and the projector or the zooming  
magnification settings used. This is not a  
malfunction of the projector.  
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 it on a level surface or  
suspending from the ceiling. Such an  
installation may cause color shading or  
shorten the lamp life excessively.  
Notes on Installation and Usage  
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About the Supplied  
Manuals  
Features  
High brightness, high picture  
quality  
The following manuals are supplied with  
this unit.  
High brightness  
Sony’s unique optical system provides high-  
efficiency ensuring a light output of 3000  
ANSI lumen (VPL-CX63) or 2500 ANSI  
lumen (VPL-CX61).  
Safety Regulations (separately  
printed manual)  
This manual describes important notes and  
cautions to which you have to pay attention  
when handling and using this product.  
High picture quality  
Three super-high-aperture 0.79-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.  
Quick Reference Manual (separately  
printed manual)  
This manual describes basic operations for  
projecting pictures after you have made the  
required connections.  
Quiet presentation environment  
Operating Instructions (on the CD-  
ROM) (this manual)  
Low fan noise reduces distraction allowing  
you to run an optimum presentation even in  
a quiet environment.  
This Operating Instructions describes the  
setup and operations of this unit. Model  
VPL-CX63 is used for illustration purposes  
throughout this manual. Any differences in  
operation are indicated in the text, for  
example, “VPL-CX63 only.”  
Easy setup and simple operation  
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.  
Note  
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or  
higher is installed to read the Operating  
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.  
Short focal lens  
The projection distance is very short,  
approximately 2.4 m (7.8 feet), when  
projecting an 80-inch image, which allows  
projection on a larger screen even in a  
limited space.  
V keystone correction  
The projector supports the V keystone  
(Vertical trapezoidal distortion) correction  
feature, which automatically corrects  
vertical trapezoidal distortion of the image  
caused when the projector is tilted upward.  
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  
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you to move the projector to another location  
immediately after turning it off.  
Location and  
Function of Controls  
Versatile installation capability  
Capable of floor, ceiling or tilt  
installation  
In addition to the front floor or ceiling  
installation, you can install the projector by  
tilting it 90 degrees at the rear or 90 degrees  
in front.  
Top/Front/Left Side  
1
Direct Power On/Off function  
The AC power of the entire system can be  
directly turned on/off with a breaker or other  
switch without pressing the power key on the  
projector.  
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2
3
7
4
Security Functions  
Security lock  
5
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.  
Rear/Right Side/Bottom  
qd  
qf  
8
9
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.  
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qa  
qs  
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.  
a Control panel  
For details, see “Control Panel” on  
page 10.  
b Lens  
Remove the lens cap before projection.  
c Adjuster  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of  
Apple Computer, Inc.  
d Adjuster adjustment button  
• VESA is a registered trademark of the  
Video Electronics Standard Association.  
• Display Data Channel is a trademark of the  
Video Electronics Standard Association.  
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on  
page 18.  
e Front remote control detector  
f Ventilation holes (exhaust)  
Location and Function of Controls  
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g Speaker  
Control Panel  
h Rear remote control detector  
i Ventilation holes (intake)  
j Adjusters (hind pad)  
Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right  
or left for minor tilt adjustment of the  
projected picture.  
VPL-CX63  
k Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp  
cover  
l Ventilation holes (intake)/Air  
filter cover  
Notes  
• 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.  
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7
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+
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• To maintain optimal performance, clean  
the air filter every 1000 hours.  
For details, see “Cleaning the Air  
Filter” on page 38.  
m Security lock  
Connects to an optional security cable  
(from Kensington).  
Web page address:  
a ?/1 (On/Standby) key  
Turns on the projector when it is in  
standby mode. When you push this key,  
the ON/STANDBY indicator around the  
?/1 key flashes in green until the  
projector is ready to operate.  
n Connector Panel  
For details, see “Connector Panel” on  
page 11.  
b ON/STANDBY indicator (located  
around the ?/1 key)  
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 ?/1 key.  
– Lights in green when the projector 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 ?/1 key.  
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The fan runs for about 60 seconds after  
the power is turned off.  
Connector Panel  
For details, see page 19.  
c INPUT key  
d MENU key  
Displays the on-screen menu. Press  
again to clear the menu.  
e ENTER/f/F/g/G (Arrow) keys  
Used to enter the settings of items in the  
menu system, select a menu, or make  
various adjustments.  
f FOCUS +/– keys  
Open the cover when using the INPUT B or  
VIDEO IN connector. To open the cover, push  
the cover and slide it toward the right until it  
locks.  
To close the cover, press the cover to unlock  
it and slide the cover toward the left.  
Adjusts the picture focus.  
g ZOOM +/– keys  
Adjusts the picture size.  
h PICTURE MUTING key  
Cut off the picture. Press again to restore  
the picture.  
i Status 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 on the TEMP/FAN and  
a INPUT 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 15 and  
“Connecting a VCR” on page 16.  
LAMP/COVER indicators, see page 41.  
b AC IN socket  
Connects the supplied AC power cord.  
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c AUDIO jack (stereo minijack)  
(common INPUT A/B)  
Remote Commander  
To listen to sound output from a  
computer, connect via this jack to the  
audio output of the computer.  
The keys that have the same names as those  
on the control panel function identically.  
d VIDEO IN (Video input)  
connector  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
APA  
KEY  
INPUT  
Connects to external video equipment  
such as a VCR.  
qa  
qs  
STONE /TILT  
S VIDEO (mini DIN 4-pin):  
Connects to the S video output (Y/C  
video output) of video equipment.  
VIDEO (phono type): Connects to  
the composite video output of video  
equipment.  
LENS  
ENTER  
qd  
qf  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
RESET  
MEU  
FREEZE  
D
ZOOM  
VOLUME  
PIC  
MUTING  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
8
9
qh  
AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects  
to the audio output of the VCR.  
e INPUT B connector (HD D-sub  
15-pin, female)  
a INPUT key  
b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key  
Automatically adjusts a picture to its  
clearest while a signal is input from a  
computer.  
Connect to external equipment such as a  
computer.  
Connects to the monitor output of a  
computer using an optional cable.  
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The  
SET SETTING Menu” on page 29.  
f RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-  
pin, female)  
Connects to a computer to operate the  
projector from the computer.  
c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal  
distortion correction)/TILT key  
Adjusts the vertical trapezoidal  
distortion of the image manually. Use  
the arrow keys (v/V/b/B) for  
adjustment.  
g OUTPUT connector  
MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin,  
female): Connect to the video input  
connector of the monitor. Outputs  
signals from the selected channel and  
computer signals only from among the  
signals from the INPUT A or  
INPUT B.  
AUDIO (stereo minijack): Connects  
to external active speakers. The  
volume of the speakers can be  
controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys  
on the Remote Commander.  
d LENS key  
Each time you press the key, the  
adjustmentmenu isdisplayedalternately  
between Lens Focus and Lens Zoom.  
e AUTO FOCUS key  
This function is not provided in this  
projector.  
f RESET key  
When INPUT A or B is selected, the  
sound input to the AUDIO connector  
which is common for INPUT A/B is  
output.  
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.  
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is  
selected, the sound input to the  
AUDIO input connector of VIDEO IN  
is output.  
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g FREEZE key  
2 Install the lithium battery.  
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel  
the frozen picture, press the key again.  
h PIC MUTING key  
Cuts off the picture. Press again to  
restore the picture.  
i D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key  
Enlarges the image at a desired location  
on the screen.  
Face the +  
side up.  
j Infrared transmitter  
k ?/1 (On/Standby) key  
l v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys  
m ENTER key  
3 Put 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.  
n MENU key  
o VOLUME +/– keys  
• Should the battery be swallowed,  
immediately consult a doctor.  
p AUDIO MUTING key  
Press to temporarily cut off the audio  
output from the speaker. Press again or  
press the VOLUME + key to restore the  
sound.  
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.  
Before using the Remote  
Commander  
Pull out the clear film from the lithium  
battery holder.  
• 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.  
To replace a battery  
1 Release the lock of the lithium battery  
holder by picking it, and pull out the  
holder from the Remote Commander.  
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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  
Distance between the screen  
and the center of the lens  
Unit: m (feet)  
Screen size  
(inches)  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
150  
180  
200  
250  
300  
Minimum  
Distance  
1.2  
1.8  
2.4  
3.0  
3.6  
4.5  
5.4  
6.0  
7.5  
9.0  
(3.9) (5.9) (7.9) (9.8) (11.8) (14.8) (17.7) (19.7) (24.6) (29.5)  
1.4 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 5.2 6.2 6.9 8.7 10.4  
(4.6) (6.6) (8.9) (11.2) (13.5) (17.1) (20.3) (22.6) (28.5) (34.1)  
Maximum  
Distance  
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table  
above.  
For details on installation, see “Installation Diagram” on page 50.  
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To connect a computer  
Connecting the  
Projector  
Right side  
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.  
Connecting a Computer  
This section describes how to connect the  
projector to a computer.  
For more information, refer to the  
computer’s instruction manual.  
to audio output  
Computer  
to monitor output  
A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)  
(Use a no-resistance cable.)  
B HD D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)  
Notes  
• The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA,  
SXGA, and SXGA+ signals. However, we  
recommend that you set the output mode of  
your computer to XGA 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.  
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B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable  
For details, refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your computer.  
(not supplied)  
To connect to a video GBR/  
Component output connector  
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.  
Right side  
Connecting a VCR  
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  
Right side  
to  
to audio  
output  
(R)  
audio  
output  
(L)  
to video  
GBR/  
component  
output  
VCR  
A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)  
(Use a no-resistance cable.)  
B Signal Cable (not supplied)  
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) 3 × phono jack  
Notes  
• Set the aspect ratio using “Wide Mode” on  
the INPUT SETTING menu according to the  
input signal.  
to audio  
output (L)  
to S  
video  
output  
to audio  
output  
(R)  
• When you connect the projector to a video  
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR”  
or when you connect the projector to a  
component output connector, select  
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.”  
setting on the SET SETTING menu.  
• Use the composite sync signal when you  
input the external sync signal from video  
GBR/component equipment.  
to video  
output  
VCR  
A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied)  
(Use a no-resistance cable.)  
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Each time you press the key, the input  
signal switches as follows:  
Projecting  
Input-AtInput-BtVideotS-Video  
To input from  
Press INPUT  
to display  
VPL-CX63  
Computer connected to Input-A  
the INPUT A connector  
ON/STANDBY indicator  
Computer connected to Input-B  
the INPUT B connector  
Video equipment  
Video  
connected to the VIDEO  
input connector  
Video equipment  
connected to the  
S VIDEO input  
connector  
S-Video  
Rear remote  
control detector  
Smart APA (Auto Pixel Alignment)  
adjusts the picture of the connected  
equipment so that it is projected clearly.  
APA  
KEY  
INPUT  
STONE /TILT  
Notes  
LENS  
ENTER  
• 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.  
AUTO  
RESET  
MENU  
FOCUS  
FREEZE  
D
ZOOM  
VOLUME  
PIC  
MUTING  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
For details, see “Auto Input Search”  
on page 29.  
• The Smart APA feature is effective for  
the input signal from a computer only.  
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
outlet, then connect all equipment.  
5 Switch the equipment connected to  
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in  
red and the projector goes into standby  
mode.  
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.,  
2 Press the ?/1 key.  
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in  
green.  
VGA  
, etc.), or by changing  
LCD  
/
/
,
your computer’s settings.  
3 Turn on the equipment connected to  
the projector.  
4 Press the INPUT key to select the  
input source.  
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displays on the screen, and adjust the  
value with the v/V/b/B keys. The  
corrected value is effective until the  
power is turned off.  
• Be careful not to let the projector down  
on your fingers.  
or  
and  
F7  
Fx  
Fn  
• Do not push hard on the top of the  
projector with the adjuster extended.  
It may cause a malfunction.  
7 Adjust the size of the picture and the  
Note  
focus.  
The key used for switching the computer to  
output to the projector varies depending on  
the type of computer.  
To adjust using the Remote  
Commander  
Select the item to be adjusted by  
pressing the LENS key, then adjust with  
the v/V/b/B key. Each time you press  
the key, the menu toggles between Lens  
Focus and Lens Zoom in order.  
To adjust using the control panel  
Press the ZOOM +/– keys on the  
projector to adjust the size of the picture  
and press the FOCUS +/– keys to adjust  
the focus.  
6 Adjust the upper or lower position of  
the picture.  
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture  
position.  
Using the adjuster  
Lift the projector while pressing the  
adjuster adjustment button, and adjust  
the tilt of the projector, then release the  
button at the locked position.  
Adjuster  
adjustment button  
Notes  
• When you adjust the tilt of the projector  
with the adjuster, the V keystone  
adjustment is performed at the same  
time. If you do not want to perform the  
automatic keystone adjustment, set the V  
Keystone menu to “Manual.” (See  
page 32.)  
If you set the “V Keystone” adjustment  
to “Auto,” the “V Keystone” correction  
is automatically adjusted. However, it  
may not be perfectly adjusted depending  
on the room temperature or the screen  
angle. In this case, adjust it manually.  
Press the KEYSTONE/TILT key on the  
Remote Commander to “V Keystone”  
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Power  
1 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.  
2 Press the ?/1 key again.  
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in  
green and the fan continues to run for  
about 60 seconds to reduce the internal  
heat. Also, the ON/STANDBY indicator  
flashes quickly for the first 45 seconds.  
During this time, you will not be able to  
light up the ON/STANDBY indicator  
again with the ?/1 key.  
3 Unplug 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 under certain conditions, you can  
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for  
about two seconds instead of following steps  
1 and 2.  
Note  
The internal circuitry of the Off & Go and  
Direct Power On/Off functions may cause the  
fan to continue to operate for a short time even  
after the ?/1 key is pressed to turn off the  
power and the ON/STANDBY indicator  
changes to red.  
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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:  
4 Press the v or V key to select the  
MENU SETTING menu, then press  
the B or ENTER key.  
The selected menu appears.  
VPL-CX63  
ON/STANDBY indicator  
Front remote  
control  
detector  
5 Press the v or V key to select  
“Language,” then press the B or  
ENTER key.  
APA  
KEY  
INPUT  
STONE /TILT  
LENS  
ENTER  
AUTO  
FOCUS  
RESET  
MENU  
FREEZE  
D
ZOOM  
VOLUME  
PIC  
MUTING  
AUDIO  
MUTING  
6 Press the v, V, b or B key to select a  
1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall  
language, then press the ENTER key.  
outlet.  
The menu changes to the selected  
language.  
2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the  
projector.  
To clear the menu  
Press the MENU key.  
The menu disappears automatically if a key  
is not pressed for one minute.  
3 Press the MENU key.  
The menu appears.  
The menu currently selected is shown as  
a yellow button.  
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Enter new password key.  
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.  
Power-on cannot be performed  
without the password.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
3 Enter the password again to confirm.  
Note  
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.  
Re-enter new password key.  
Be sure to remember this password.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
To use the security lock  
1 Press the MENU key and then, on the  
INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on  
the “Security Lock” setting.  
When the following message is  
displayed, the setting for security lock is  
completed.  
2 Enter the password.  
Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER  
keys to enter the four-digit password.  
(The default initial password setting is  
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.”  
After this is entered you can put in your  
own password. Therefore, when you use  
this function for the first time, please  
input “ENTER” four times.)  
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on  
the menu screen, perform this procedure  
again from step 1.  
Enter password key.  
Password required for power-on.  
Use:  
Cancel: Other key  
Next, the screen for entering the new  
password is displayed. (Enter the  
password on this screen even if you want  
to keep the current password.)  
Enter the password on this screen.  
4 Turn the main power off and  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
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The security lock is set to on, then it  
becomes effective. The screen used for  
entering the password is displayed when  
the power is turned on the next time.  
Other Functions  
Switching from Auto  
Adjustments Function to  
Manual Adjustments  
Security certification  
When the password screen 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 ?/1 key to turn off the power.  
You can switch the following auto  
adjustments functions to manual  
adjustments using the menu.  
V Keystone correction (correction of  
trapezoidal distortion)  
To cancel the security lock  
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.”  
1 Press the MENU key, then turn off the  
Security Lock” setting on the  
INSTALL SETTING menu.  
2 Enter the password.  
Enter the password that was set.  
Note  
For details on the menu operations, see  
“Using a MENU” on page 24.  
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/regions.) Once your  
identity has been confirmed, we will provide  
you with the password.  
Off & Go Function  
The cooling fan runs for a certain time  
automatically even after the power is turned  
off and the power cord is disconnected. This  
enables you to move the projector from the  
conference room to another location  
immediately after turning it off.  
Direct Power On/Off Function  
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 ?/1 key. The internal circuitry will cause  
the fan to automatically operate for a certain  
time even after the power cord is removed.  
Note  
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 19.  
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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.  
This function does not work when a video  
signal is input.  
To return the image to its original size  
Press the D ZOOM – key.  
Just pressing the RESET key returns the  
image back to its original size immediately.  
1 Project a normal image, and press the  
D ZOOM + key on the Remote  
Commander.  
To freeze the image projected  
(Freeze function)  
Press the FREEZE key. “Freeze” appears  
when the key is pressed. This function works  
when a signal from a computer is input.  
To restore the original screen, press the  
FREEZE key again.  
The digital zoom icon appears in the  
center of the image.  
Digital zoom icon  
2 Move the icon to the point on the  
image you want to enlarge. Use the  
arrow key (v/V/b/B) to move the  
icon.  
3 Press the D ZOOM + key again.  
The portion of the image where the icon  
is located is enlarged. The enlargement  
ratio is displayed on the screen for a few  
seconds.  
By pressing the + key repeatedly, the  
image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4  
times) increases.  
Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll  
the enlarged image.  
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu  
3 Select an item.  
Use the v or V key to select the item,  
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The setting items are displayed in a pop-  
up menu or in a sub menu.  
Using a MENU  
The projector is equipped with an on-screen  
menu for making various adjustments and  
settings.  
Pop-up menu  
Setting  
items  
Selected input  
signal  
Display items  
Menu  
Input signal indicator  
MENU SETTING  
Status:  
Input A  
On  
English  
Menu Position: Top left  
Menu Color: Bottom Left  
Language:  
A
Center  
Top Right  
Bottom Right  
Input signal setting indicator  
Picture adjustment menu  
Sub menu  
Menu  
Input signal indicator  
Shows the selected input channel.  
Setting items  
x
is  
displayed when no signal is input. You can  
hide this indicator using “Status” on the  
MENU SETTING menu.  
PICTURE SETTING  
ADJUST PICTURE  
Input A  
Standard  
Contrast:  
80  
50  
Brightness:  
Gamma Mode:  
Color Temp:  
Graphics  
High  
Input signal setting indicator  
For Input-A: Shows “Computer,”  
“Component,” or “Video GBR.”  
For Video/S-Video input: Shows “Auto” or  
the “Color System” setting on the SET  
SETTING menu.  
1 Press the MENU key.  
4 Make the setting or adjustment of an  
The menu appears.  
item.  
The menu presently selected is shown as  
a yellow button in the column on the left.  
• When changing the adjustment  
level:  
To increase the number, press the v or  
B key.  
To decrease the number, press the Vor  
b key.  
Press the ENTER key to restore the  
previous screen.  
• When changing the setting:  
Press the v or V key to change the  
setting.  
Press the ENTER or b key to restore  
the previous screen.  
2 Use the v or V key to select a menu,  
then press the B or ENTER key.  
The selected menu appears.  
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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 pres the RESET key on the Remote  
Commander.  
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the  
setting of the item that you have selected is  
reset to its factory preset value.  
Items that can be reset are:  
• “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue”  
and “Sharpness” on the “Adjust Picture...”  
menu.  
• “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” on the  
“Adjust Signal...” menu  
Storage of the settings  
The settings are automatically stored in the  
projector memory when the ENTER key is  
pressed.  
If no signal is input  
If there is no input signal, “Cannot adjust  
this item.” appears on the screen.  
Unadjustable items  
Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on  
the input signal, are not displayed on the  
menu.  
For details, see page 35.  
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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  
ADJUST PICTURE  
PICTURE SETTING  
Input A  
Input-A  
Standard  
Picture Mode  
Standard  
30  
Contrast:  
80  
50  
Adjust Picture...  
Volume:  
Brightness:  
Gamma Mode:  
Color Temp.:  
Graphics  
High  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Picture Mode  
Selects the picture mode.  
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast to produce a  
Standard  
“dynamic” picture.  
Standard: Normally select this setting. If the picture  
has roughness with the “Dynamic” setting, this  
setting reduces the roughness.  
Adjust Picture...  
The unit can store the setting values of the following sub menu items for  
each “Dynamic” or “Standard” picture mode separately.  
Contrast  
Brightness  
Color  
Adjusts the picture contrast.  
Adjusts the picture brightness.  
Adjusts color intensity.  
80  
50  
50  
50  
Hue  
Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more  
greenish the picture becomes. The lower the setting,  
the more purplish.  
Sharpness  
Selects the picture sharpness from among “High,”  
“Middle,” and “Low.” The “High” setting makes the  
picture sharp; the “Low” setting makes it soft.  
High  
Gamma Mode Selects a gamma correction curve.  
Graphics  
Graphics: Improves the reproduction of halftones.  
Photos can be reproduced in natural tones.  
Text: Contrasts black and white. Suitable for images  
that contain lots of text.  
Color Temp.  
Volume  
Adjusts the color temperature.  
High: Makes white colors bluish.  
Low: Makes white colors reddish.  
High  
Low (Video/S-  
Video)  
Adjusts the volume.  
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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  
Initial setting  
Wide Mode  
Sets the aspect ratio of the picture.  
Off  
Off: When a picture with a ratio of 4:3 is input.  
On: When a picture with a ratio of 16:9 (squeezed) is  
input from a DVD player.  
When the signal is input from a computer  
Setting items  
Adjust Signal...  
Dot Phase  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal Set according to  
output from a computer.  
the input signal  
Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the  
picture is adjusted by pressing the APA key.  
H Size  
Adjusts the horizontal size of a picture output from a  
computer. Adjust the setting according to the dots of  
the input signal.  
Set according to  
the input signal  
For details, see page 47.  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Shift  
Adjusts the position of the picture. H adjusts the  
Set according to  
horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical the input signal  
position of the picture. As the setting for H increases,  
the picture moves to the right, and as the setting  
decreases, the picture moves to the left.  
As the setting for V increases, the picture moves up,  
and as the setting decreases, the picture moves down.  
Use the b or the B key to adjust the horizontal position  
and the v and V key for the vertical position.  
Scan Converter  
Converts the signal to display the picture according to On  
the screen size.  
When set to “Off,” displays the picture while matching  
one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD.  
The picture will be clear but the picture size will be  
smaller.  
Note  
Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by  
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers,  
which are legally protected.  
About the Preset Memory No.  
This projector has 45 types of preset data for  
input signals (the preset memory). When a  
preset signal is input, the projector  
automatically detects the signal type and  
recalls the data for the signal from the preset  
memory to adjust it to an optimum picture.  
The memory number and signal type of that  
signal are displayed on the INFORMATION  
menu (See page 34). You can also adjust the  
preset data through the INPUT SETTING  
menu.  
use these preset data items by adjusting “H  
Size.” Make finer adjustments by adjusting  
“Shift.”  
Signal  
Memory No. SIZE  
Super Mac-2  
SGI-1  
23  
23  
25  
27  
36  
36  
1312  
1320  
1328  
1456  
1708  
1600  
Macintosh 19"  
Macintosh 21"  
Sony News  
This projector has 20 types of user memories  
for Input-A into which you can save the  
setting of the adjusted data for an unpreset  
input signal.  
PC-9821  
1280 × 1024  
WS Sunmicro  
37  
1664  
When an unpreset signal is input for the first  
time, a memory number is displayed as 0.  
When you adjust the data of the signal using  
the INPUT SETTING menu, it will be  
registered in the projector. If more than 20  
user memory items are registered, the  
newest memory always overwrites the oldest  
one.  
Note  
When the aspect ratio of input signal is other  
than 4:3, a part of the screen is displayed in  
black.  
See the chart on page 47 to find if the signal  
is registered in the preset memory.  
Since the data for the following signals is  
recalled from the preset memory, you can  
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The SET SETTING Menu  
The SET SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Smart APA  
The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically  
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the  
INPUT SETTING menu for the input signal from a  
computer.  
On  
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the  
APA functions automatically so that the picture can  
be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has  
been adjusted by the “Smart APA,” it will not be  
readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and  
connected again or the input channel is changed. You  
can adjust the picture by pressing the APA key on the  
Remote Commander even if “Smart APA” set to  
“On.”  
Off: The APA functions when you press the APA key  
on the Remote Commander.  
Auto Input Search When set to “On,” the projector detects input signals in Off  
the following order: Input-A/Input-B/Video/S-Video.  
It indicates the input channel when the power is turned  
on or the INPUT key is pressed.  
Input-A Signal Sel. Selects the “Computer,” “Component,” or “Video  
GBR” signal input via the INPUT A connector.  
Computer  
Color System  
Selects the color system of the input signal.  
If you select “Auto,” the projector detects the color  
system of the input signal automatically. If the picture  
is distorted or colorless, select the color system  
according to the input signal.  
Auto  
When the color system of the input signal is PAL60,  
select “PAL.” If “Auto” is selected, the color system  
cannot be detected.  
Speaker  
Set to “Off” to cut off the sound of the internal  
speakers. When set to “Off,” “Speaker:Off” appears on  
the screen when you turn on the power.  
On  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Standby Mode  
You can lower the power consumption in standby  
mode.  
Standard  
Standard: Normally, select this position.  
Low: Select this position when you want to lower the  
power consumption in standby mode.  
Power Saving  
When set to “On,” the projector goes into power saving Off  
mode if no signal is input for 10 minutes. Although the  
lamp goes out, the cooling fan keeps running. The  
power saving mode is canceled when a signal is input  
or any key is pressed. In power saving mode, no keys  
function for the first 45 seconds after the lamp goes  
out.  
IR Receiver  
Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on Front & Rear  
the front and rear of the projector.  
Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear  
detectors.  
Front: Activates the front detector only.  
Rear: Activates the rear detector only.  
Panel Key Lock  
Locks all the control panel keys on the rear and side  
panels of the projector so that the projector can be  
operated only with the Remote Commander.  
Off  
To lock the control panel keys, set to “On.”  
When it is set to “On,” keeping the ?/1 key on the  
control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector  
on when it is in standby mode, and turns the projector  
to standby mode when the power is on. If you press  
and hold the MENU key for about 10 seconds when  
the power is on, the lock will be released and “Panel  
Key Lock” is automatically set to “Off.”  
Notes  
• Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes  
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image  
may not be displayed on the screen.  
You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the  
screen.  
• The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.  
• Adjust the “Dot Phase,” “H Size,” and “Shift” items on the INPUT SETTING menu when you  
adjust the picture manually.  
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The MENU SETTING Menu  
The MENU SETTING menu is used for changing the menu displays.  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Status (on-screen  
display)  
Sets up the on-screen display.  
On  
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.  
Language  
Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen  
displays. The languages available are: English,  
Nederlands, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Español,  
English  
Português,  
, Svenska, Norsk,  
and  
,
,
,
.
Menu Position  
Menu Color  
Selects the display position of the menu from “Top  
Left,” “Bottom Left,” “Center,” “Top Right,” and  
“Bottom Right.”  
Center  
White  
Selects the tone of the menu display from “Black” or  
“White.”  
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The INSTALL SETTING Menu  
The INSTALL SETTING menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.  
Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
V Keystone  
Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection Auto  
angle. Select “Auto” for automatic correction, or  
“Manual” for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys  
on the Remote Commander.  
When the bottom of the trapezoid is longer than the top  
: Sets a lower value.  
When the top of the trapezoid is longer than the bottom  
: Sets a higher value.  
Image Flip  
Flips the image on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Off  
Off: The image does not flip.  
HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically.  
H: Flips the image horizontally.  
V: Flips the image vertically.  
Background  
Test Pattern  
Lamp Mode  
Selects the background color of the screen when no signal Blue  
is input to the projector. Select “Black” or “Blue.”  
Normally, set to “Blue.”  
When set to “On,” a test pattern is displayed on the screen Off  
during “Lens Zoom” adjustment, “Lens Focus,” or “V  
Keystone.”  
Sets the lamp brightness used during the projection.  
High: Illuminates the projected image brightly.  
Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption.  
The brightness of the projected image will be lower  
compared with the “High” setting.  
Standard  
Lens Control  
When set to “Off,” the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the On  
Remote Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on  
the projector do not function.  
Direct Power On Set to “On” if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the  
power on/off the entire system. You can turn off the power  
just by unplugging the power cord without pressing the ?/1  
key.  
Off  
High Altitude  
Mode  
Set to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of  
1,500 m or higher.  
Off  
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Setting items  
Functions  
Initial setting  
Security Lock  
Turns on the projector’s security lock function.  
When set to “On,” turns on the security lock function,  
which locks the projector once a password has been set.  
For details, see “Security Lock” on page 21.  
Off  
Note  
The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on  
the room temperature or the screen angle.  
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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.  
Model name  
INFORMATION  
VPL-CX63  
Input  
A
Serial No. 3333333  
48.47kHz  
60.00Hz  
Serial number  
fH:  
fV:  
Memory number of an input signal  
No. 23  
1024x768  
Lamp Timer:  
2
H
Signal type  
Setting items  
Functions  
fH  
Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal.  
The displayed value is approximate.  
fV  
Displays the vertical frequency of the input signal.  
The displayed value is approximate.  
Lamp Timer  
Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on.  
Note  
These are only displayed on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is no setting to be  
altered.  
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Input signals and adjustable/setting items  
Adjust Picture... menu  
Item  
Input signal  
Video or S-Video (Y/C)  
Component  
Video GBR  
Computer  
B&W  
Picture Mode  
Adjust Picture...  
Contrast  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
Brightness  
Color  
Hue  
z
(NTSC 3.58/4.43 only)  
Sharpness  
Gamma Mode  
Color Temp.  
Volume  
z
z
z
z
*1  
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
*1  
: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only  
INPUT SETTING menu  
Item  
Input signal  
Video or S-Video (Y/C)  
Component  
Video GBR  
Computer  
B&W  
Adjust Signal...  
Dot Phase  
H Size  
z
z
z
*1  
*1  
z
z
*1  
*1  
Shift  
z
z
Scan Converter  
z
(lower than  
SVGA)  
*2  
*2  
Wide Mode  
z
z
z
z
z : Adjustable/can be set  
– : Not adjustable/cannot be set  
*1  
: Expect preset memory No. 3, 4  
*2  
: Expect preset memory No. 5, 45, 47, 48, 50  
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B Maintenance  
projector over so you can see its  
underside.  
Replacing the Lamp  
Note  
The lamp used as a light source is a  
consumable product. Thus replace this 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  
• The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up  
The lamp life varies depending on  
conditions of use.  
Be sure that the projector is stable after  
turning it over.  
3 Open the lamp cover by loosening the  
screw with a Phillips screwdriver.  
Use an LMP-C190 Projector Lamp as the  
replacement lamp.  
Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C190  
may cause damage to the projector.  
Caution  
The lamp remains hot after the projector is  
turned off with the ?/1 key. If you touch the  
lamp, you may burn your finger. When you  
replace the lamp, wait for at least an hour  
for the lamp to cool.  
Notes  
• If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified  
for personal.  
• Pull out the lamp by holding the handle. If  
you touch the lamp, you may be burned or  
injured.  
Note  
For safety reasons, do not loosen any other  
screws.  
• When removing the lamp, make sure it  
remains horizontal, then pull straight up. Do  
not tilt the lamp. If you pull out the lamp  
while it is tilted and if the lamp breaks, the  
pieces may scatter, causing injury.  
• To erase a message, press any key on the  
control panel of the projector or on the  
remote commander.  
4 Loosen the two screws on the lamp  
unit with the Phillips screwdriver (a).  
Fold out the handle (b), then pull out  
the lamp unit by the handle (c).  
1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect  
the AC power cord from the AC outlet.  
Note  
When replacing the lamp after using the  
projector, wait for at least an hour for the  
lamp to cool.  
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)  
beneath the projector. Turn the  
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6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the  
screw.  
Note  
Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely  
as it was. If not, the projector cannot be  
turned on.  
Handle  
7 Turn the projector back over.  
8 Connect the power cord.  
The ON/STANDBY indicator around  
the ?/1 key lights in red.  
9 Press the following keys on the  
Remote Commander in the following  
order for less than five seconds each:  
RESET, b, B, ENTER.  
5 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).  
Caution  
Do not put your hands into the lamp  
replacement slot, and do not allow any liquid or  
other objects into the slot to avoid electrical  
shock or fire.  
Disposal of the used lamp  
For the customers in the USA  
This product contains mercury. Disposal of  
this product may be regulated if sold in the  
United States. For disposal or recycling  
information, please contact your local  
authorities or the Electronics Industries  
Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).  
Notes  
• Be careful not to touch the glass surface  
of the lamp.  
• The power will not turn on if the lamp is  
not secured properly.  
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4 Remove the air filter.  
Cleaning the Air  
Filter  
Claws  
The air filter should be cleaned every 1000  
hours.  
Remove dust from the outside of the  
ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner.  
1000 hours are approximate. This value  
varies depending on the environment or how  
the projector is used.  
5 Wash the air filter with a mild  
detergent solution and dry it in a  
shaded place.  
6 Attach the air filter so that it fits into  
the each claws (8 positions) on the air  
filter covers and replace the cover.  
Notes  
• If you neglect to clean the air filter, dust  
may accumulate, clogging it. As a result,  
the temperature may rise inside the unit,  
leading to a possible malfunction or fire.  
• If the dust cannot be removed from the air  
filter, replace the air filter with the supplied  
new one.  
• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly;  
the power can not be turned on if it is not  
closed securely.  
When it becomes difficult to remove the dust  
from the filter with a vacuum cleaner,  
remove the air filter and wash it.  
1 Turn the power off and unplug the  
power cord.  
2 Place a protective sheet (cloth)  
beneath the projector and turn the  
projector over.  
• The air filter has a face and a reverse side.  
Place the air filter so that it fits in a notch on  
the air filter cover.  
3 Remove the air filter cover.  
• To erase a message, press any key on the  
control panel of the projector or on the  
remote commander.  
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B Others  
Troubleshooting  
If the projector appears to be operating erratically, try to diagnose and correct the problem using  
the following instructions. If the problem persists, consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
Power  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the ?/1 key at a short  
interval.  
c Wait for about 60 seconds before turning on the power  
(see page 19).  
• The lamp cover is not secured.  
c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 37).  
• The air filter cover is detached.  
c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 38).  
Both the LAMP/COVER  
The electrical system has broken down.  
and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
light up.  
Picture  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
No picture.  
• A cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.  
c Check that the proper connections have been made (see  
page 15).  
• The connections are wrong.  
c This projector is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data  
Channel 2B). If your computer is compatible with DDC, turn  
the projector on according to the following procedures.  
1 Connect the projector to the computer.  
2 Turn the projector on.  
3 Start the computer.  
• Input selection is incorrect.  
c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key (see  
page 17).  
• The picture is muted.  
c Press the PIC MUTING key to release the picture muting (see  
page 12).  
• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor or  
set to output both to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of a  
computer.  
c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor  
(see page 15).  
The picture is noisy.  
Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination  
of the number of dots input from the computer and the numbers of  
pixels on the LCD panel.  
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.  
The picture from the  
INPUT A connector is  
colored strangely.  
The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is  
incorrect.  
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly  
according to the input signal (see page 29).  
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Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
“Please check Input-A  
Signal Sel.” appears in  
spite of inputting the  
correct signal from  
INPUT A.  
The setting of “Input-A Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is  
incorrect.  
c Select “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly  
according to the input signal (see page 29).  
On-screen display does not “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu has been set to “Off.”  
c Set “Status” on the MENU SETTING menu to “On” (see  
page 32).  
appear.  
Color balance is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly.  
c Adjust the picture (see page 26).  
• The projector is set to the wrong color system.  
c Set “Color System” on the SET SETTING menu to match the  
color system being input (see page 29).  
The picture is too dark.  
The picture is not clear.  
• Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.  
c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the “Adjust Picture...” menu  
properly (see page 26).  
• The lamp has burnt out or is dim.  
c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 36).  
• The picture is out of focus.  
c Adjust the focus (see page 18).  
• Condensation has accumulated on the lens.  
c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.  
The image extends beyond The APA key has been pressed even though there are black edges  
the screen.  
around the image.  
c Display the full image on the screen and press the APA key.  
c Adjust “Shift” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see  
page 28).  
The picture flickers.  
“Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted  
properly.  
c Adjust “Dot Phase” on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see  
page 27).  
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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  
page 15).  
• The audio connecting cable used is incorrect.  
c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 15).  
• The sound is muted.  
c Press the AUDIO MUTING key to release audio muting (see  
page 13).  
• The sound is not adjusted properly.  
c Adjust the sound with the VOLUME +/– key on the Remote  
Commander or adjust “Volume” on the PICTURE SETTING  
menu (see page 26).  
• “Speaker” is set to “Off.”  
c Set “Speaker” in the SET SETTING menu to “On” (see  
page 29).  
Remote Commander/Presentation tool  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The Remote Commander  
does not work.  
• The Remote Commander batteries are dead.  
c Replace them with new batteries (see page 13).  
Others  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The control panel keys do The control panel keys are locked.  
not function.  
c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 30).  
Indicators  
Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The LAMP/COVER  
indicator flashes.  
• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.  
c Attach the cover securely (see pages 37 and 38).  
• The electrical system may have broken down.  
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
The LAMP/COVER  
indicator lights up.  
• The lamp has reached the end of its life.  
c Replace the lamp (see page 36).  
• The lamp has reached a high temperature.  
c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power  
again.  
• If the LAMP/COVER indicator still lights even after you have  
replaced the lamp, the electrical system may break down.  
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
The TEMP/FAN indicator The fan is broken.  
flashes. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
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Symptom  
Cause and Remedy  
The TEMP/FAN indicator • The internal temperature is unusually high.  
lights up.  
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.  
• The projector is being used at a high altitude.  
c Ensure that “High Altitude Mode” on the INSTALL SETTING  
menu is set to “On.”  
Both the LAMP/COVER  
The electrical system has broken down.  
and TEMP/FAN indicators c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.  
light up.  
Messages List  
Warning Messages  
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.  
Message  
Meaning and Remedy  
High temp.!  
Internal temperature is too high.  
Probably use in high  
altitude. Switch to high  
altitude mode on? Yes V  
No v  
c When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set  
“High Altitude Mode” on the INSTALL SETTING menu to “On”  
(see page 32).  
c If this message appears on the screen when using the projector at  
normal altitudes, check to see if anything is blocking the  
ventilation holes (exhaust).  
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 The internal temperature is too high.  
min.  
c Turn off the power.  
c Check to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.  
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.  
• The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too  
high.  
c Set the output setting to XGA (see page 15).  
Please check Input-A  
Signal Sel.  
You have input an RGB signal from the computer when “Input-A  
Signal Sel.” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “Component.”  
c Set “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 29).  
Please replace the Lamp.  
• It is time to replace the lamp.  
c Replace the lamp (see page 36).  
c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the  
projector or on the remote commander.  
• If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp  
replacement process is not complete.  
c Perform the operations in step 8 and 9 on page 37.  
Please clean the filter.  
• It is time to clean the filter.  
c Clean the filter (see page 38).  
c To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the  
projector or on the remote commander.  
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Caution Messages  
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.  
Message  
Meaning and Remedy  
Not applicable!  
You have pressed the wrong key.  
c Press the appropriate key.  
The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” on the SET SETTING menu is set to “On.”  
c All the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked.  
Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander  
(see page 30).  
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2)  
Acceptable computer signals  
fH: 19 to 92 kHz  
fV: 48 to 92 Hz  
(Maximum input signalresolution:  
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050  
fV: 60 Hz)  
Specifications  
Optical characteristics  
Projection system  
2)  
Set the resolution and the frequency of the  
signal of the connected computer within the  
range of acceptable preset signals of the  
projector.  
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary  
color shutter system  
LCD panel  
0.79-inch XGA panel, about  
2,359,296 pixels (786,432  
pixels × 3)  
1.2 times zoom lens (powered)  
f=23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.6 to 1.78  
190 W Ultra high pressure lamp  
Applicable video signals  
15 k RGB 50/60 Hz, Progressive  
Lens  
component 50/60 Hz, DTV  
(480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p,  
575/50p, 540/60p, 720/60p,  
720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i),  
Composite video, Y/C video  
Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20  
Lamp  
Projected picture size  
40 to 300 inches (measured  
diagonally)  
Light output 3000 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX63)  
2500 ANSI lumen (VPL-CX61)  
(When the Lamp Mode is set to  
“High.”)  
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)  
When an XGA signal is input  
40-inch: 1.2 to 1.4 m  
Speaker  
5
13  
mm (1 /8 × /16 inches)  
Speaker output  
1 W (max.)  
Input/Output  
Video input VIDEO: phono type  
(3.9 to 4.6 feet)  
60-inch: 1.8 to 2.0 m  
(5.9 to 6.6 feet)  
80-inch: 2.4 to 2.7 m  
(7.9 to 8.9 feet)  
100-inch: 3.0 to 3.4 m  
(9.8 to 11.2 feet)  
120-inch: 3.6 to 4.1 m  
(11.8 to 13.5 feet)  
Composite video: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin  
type  
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative (75 ohms  
terminated)  
C (chrominance): burst  
0.286 Vp-p 2 dB (NTSC)  
(75 ohms terminated),  
burst 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB (PAL)  
(75 ohms terminated)  
AUDIO: stereo minijack  
500 mVrms, impedance more  
than 47 kilohms  
HD D-sub15-pin (female)  
Analog RGB/component:  
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
G: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
150-inch: 4.5 to 5.2 m  
(14.8 to 17.1 feet)  
180-inch: 5.4 to 6.2 m  
(17.7 to 20.3 feet)  
200-inch: 6.0 to 6.9 m  
(19.7 to 22.6 feet)  
250-inch: 7.5 to 8.7 m  
(24.6 to 28.5 feet)  
INPUT A  
300-inch: 9.0 to 10.4 m  
(29.5 to 34.1 feet)  
There may be a slight difference between the  
actual value and the design value shown above.  
(75 ohms terminated)  
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p 2 dB  
sync negative  
(75 ohms terminated)  
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB  
(75 ohms terminated)  
SYNC/HD:  
Composite sync input: 1-5 Vp-p  
high impedance, positive/  
negative  
Horizontal sync input: 1-5 Vp-p  
high impedance, positive/  
negative  
Electrical characteristics  
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/  
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/  
PAL60 system, switched  
automatically/manually  
(NTSC4.43 is the color system used  
when playing back a video  
recorded in NTSC on a  
NTSC4.43 system VCR.)  
Resolution  
750 horizontal TV lines (Video  
input)  
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)  
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Operating temperature  
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)  
Operating humidity  
35% to 85% (no condensation)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Storage humidity  
10% to 90%  
Supplied accessories  
Remote Commander (1)  
Vertical sync input: 1-5 Vp-p  
high impedance, positive/  
negative  
AUDIO: Stereo minijack  
(Common INPUT A/B), rated  
input 500 mVrms, input  
impedance 47 kilohms  
Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin  
(female)  
INPUT B  
Lithium battery CR2025 (1)  
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1)  
(1-791-992-xx)  
R: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75 ohms  
terminated)  
G: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75 ohms  
terminated)  
Lens cap (1)  
AC power cord (1)  
G with sync: 1 Vp-p 2 dB sync  
negative (75 ohms terminated)  
B: 0.7 Vp-p 2 dB (75 ohms  
terminated)  
Air filter (for replacement) (1)  
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM)  
(1)  
Quick Reference Manual (1)  
Safety Regulations (1)  
Security Label (1)  
SYNC HD: Composite sync  
input: 1 - 5 Vp-p high  
impedance, positive/negative  
Horizontal sync input: 1 - 5  
Vp-p high impedance, positive/  
negative  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
VD: Vertical sync input: 1 - 5  
Vp-p high impedance, positive/  
negative  
MONITOR OUT: HD D-sub 15-  
pin (female)  
Optional accessories  
Projector Lamp  
OUTPUT  
LMP-C190 (for replacement)  
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms  
SYNC/HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open),  
1 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
AUDIO OUT (variable out):  
Stereo minijack  
Some of the items may not be available in  
some areas. For details, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Pin assignment  
1 Vrms (When the volume is  
maximum and an input signal is  
500 mVrms), output impedance  
5 kilohms  
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,  
female)  
REMOTE  
Safety regulations  
RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin  
UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950),  
FCC Class B, IC Class B,  
DEMKO (EN60950), CE  
(LVD, EMC), C-Tick  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R/R-Y  
G/Y  
9
N.C.  
General  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
GND  
3
Dimensions 328 × 92.6 × 283.8 mm (13 × 3 /  
4
B/B-Y  
GND  
GND  
1
× 11 / inches) (w/h/d)  
4
DDC/SDA  
HD/C.Sync  
VD  
(without the projection parts)  
Mass  
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz)  
GND  
Power requirements  
AC 100 to 240 V, 2.8 to 1.2 A,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
GND (R)  
GND (G)  
GND (B)  
DDC/SCL  
Max. 280 W  
(in standby (standard): 5W  
in standby (low): 0.5 W)  
Heat dissipation  
921.3 BTU  
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INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin,  
female)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R
9
N.C.  
G
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
GND  
B
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND (R)  
GND (G)  
GND (B)  
DDC/SDA  
HD/C.Sync  
VD  
DDC/SCL  
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin,  
female)  
1
2
3
4
5
DCD  
6
7
8
9
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
RXDA  
TXDA  
DTR  
GND  
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Preset signals  
Memory Preset signal  
No.  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync  
SIZE  
1
2
3
Video 60 Hz  
Video 50 Hz  
480/60i  
60 Hz  
50 Hz  
480/60i  
15.734 59.940  
15.625 50.000  
15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or  
Composite Sync  
4
575/50i  
575/50i  
15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or  
Composite Sync  
1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y  
VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg  
VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg  
5
1080/60i  
6
640 × 350  
800  
7
832  
8
640 × 400  
PC-9801 Normal  
VGA mode 2  
24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg  
31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos  
848  
9
800  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos  
832  
640 × 480  
VGA mode 3  
Macintosh 13"  
31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg  
35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg  
800  
864  
VGA VESA 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg  
VGA VESA 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg  
VGA VESA 85 Hz 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg  
SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos  
SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos  
SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos  
SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
SVGA VESA 85 Hz 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos  
832  
840  
832  
800 × 600  
1024  
1056  
1040  
1056  
1048  
1152  
1264  
1344  
1328  
1312  
1376  
1472  
1600  
1568  
1504  
832 × 624  
Macintosh 16"  
49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg  
*1  
1024 × 768  
XGA VESA 43 Hz 35.524 86.958 H-pos, V-pos  
XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg  
XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 69.955 H-neg V-neg  
XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos  
XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos  
1152 × 864  
1152 × 900  
Sunmicro LO  
Sunmicro HI  
61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg  
71.713 76.047 Composite Sync 1472  
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Memory Preset signal  
No.  
fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync  
SIZE  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
43  
1280 × 960  
SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 43 Hz 46.433 86.872 H-pos, V-pos  
1800  
1728  
1696  
1680  
1696  
1688  
1476  
*1  
1280 × 1024  
SGI-5  
53.316 50.062 S on G  
SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos  
SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91.146 85.024 H-pos, V-pos  
*2  
480/60p  
575/50p  
480/60p  
31.470 60.000 S on G/Y  
(Progressive  
component  
44  
575/50p  
31.250 50.000 S on G/Y  
(Progressive  
component  
45  
47  
48  
50  
52  
1080/50i  
720/60p  
1080/50i  
720/60p  
28.130 50.000 S on G/Y  
45.000 60.000 S on G/Y  
37.500 50.000 S on G/Y  
33.750 60.000 S on G/Y  
63.981 60.020 H-pos, V-pos  
720/50p  
720/50p  
540/60p  
540/60p  
1400 × 1050  
SXGA+ 60 Hz  
1688  
Notes  
• When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed  
properly.  
*1  
*1  
• Memory No. 22 and 34 show the interlace signal.  
*2  
• For the Memory No. 38 , the smart APA function and the APA key of the remote commander do  
not activate. Make adjustments for the input signals using the Adjust Signal... on the INPUT  
SETTING menu.  
• When an SXGA+ signal is input, the image may extend beyond the edges of the screen. In this  
case, input a signal with no black edges around the image, and disconnect and reconnect the cable  
or select the input signal by pressing the INPUT key.  
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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  
Continental Europe  
UK, Ireland,  
Australia,  
New Zealand  
Japan  
1)  
Plug type  
Female end  
Cord type  
VM0233  
VM0089  
SJT  
290B  
386A  
SJT  
YP-12A  
YC-13B  
H05VV-F  
COX-07  
YP332  
YC-13  
VCTF  
COX-02  
VM0310B  
H05VV-F  
10A/250V  
N13237/CO-228  
10A/250V  
Rated Voltage &  
Current  
10A/125V 10A/125V 10A/250V  
7A/125V  
Safety approval  
UL/CSA  
UL/CSA  
VDE  
VDE  
VDE  
DENAN  
1
Cord length  
(max.)  
4.5 m (177  
/
inches)  
4
1)  
Use the correct plug for your country/region.  
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Installation Diagram  
Floor Installation (Front Projection)  
Distance between the front of the cabinet and  
the center of the lens  
Wall  
Front of the  
cabinet  
Front of the lens  
11  
/16)  
(
Center of the  
screen  
Center of the lens  
Floor  
Unit: mm (inches)  
This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.  
See the chart on page 51 concerning the installation measurements.  
The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below.  
a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens  
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens  
c: distance between the floor and the bottom of the adjusters of the projector  
x: distance between the floor and the center of the screen (free)  
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Unit: mm (inches)  
SS  
a
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
150  
180  
200  
250  
300  
N
1160  
(45 / )  
4
1760  
(69 / )  
8
2360  
(93)  
2970  
(117)  
3570  
(140 / )  
8
4470  
(176 / )  
8
5380  
(211 / )  
8
5980  
(235 / )  
2
7490  
(295)  
9000  
(354 / )  
8
3
3
5
1
7
1
3
M
1350  
2040  
2740  
(108)  
3440  
4140  
5180  
(204)  
6230  
6930  
8670  
10420  
1
3
1
1
3
7
1
3
(53 / )  
4
(80 / )  
8
(135 / )  
2
(163 / )  
8
(245 / )  
(272 / )  
(341 / )  
(410 / )  
8
8
2
8
b
c
x-237  
x-356  
(x-14)  
x-474  
x-593  
x-711  
x-889  
(x-35)  
x-1067 x-1185 x-1482 x-1778  
3
3
3
3
3
1
(x-9 / )  
8
(x-18 / ) (x-23 / ) (x-28)  
(x-42)  
(x-46 / ) (x-58 / ) (x-70 / )  
4
8
4
8
8
x-299  
x-417  
x-536  
x-654  
x-773  
x-951  
x-1129 x-1247 x-1543 x-1840  
7
1
1
7
1
1
1
1
7
1
(x-11 / ) (x-16 / ) (x-21 / ) (x-25 / ) (x-30 / ) (x-37 / ) (x-44 / ) (x-49 / ) (x-60 / ) (x-72 / )  
8
2
8
8
2
2
2
8
8
2
a (N) = {(SS × 23.177/0.7874)–50.4} × 1.025  
a (M) = {(SS × 28.177/0.7874)–50.4} × 0.975  
b = x–(SS/0.7874 × 4.667)  
c = x–(SS/0.7874 × 4.667+61.8)  
The installation measurements and their calculation method for each lens are shown above.  
The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.  
SS: screen size measured diagonally (inches)  
a: distance between the screen and the center of the lens  
b: distance between the floor and the center of the lens  
c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of the projector  
x: free  
N: minimum  
M: maximum  
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Ceiling Installation (Front Projection)  
Holes for mounting a projector  
suspension support  
Center of the Projector  
Center of the screen  
104.5  
(41/8)  
Center of the lens  
Center of the lens  
Ceiling  
Front of the  
cabinet  
Center of the lens  
Hole for mounting a  
projector suspension  
support (front)  
Center of the screen  
17.4 (11/16)  
119.2 (43/4)  
Center of the lens  
Distance between the front of the cabinet  
and the hole for mounting a projector  
suspension support (front)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
This section describes the examples for installing the projector on the ceiling.  
When installing the projector on the ceiling, use a Projector Suspension Support recommended  
by Sony.  
For ceiling installation, ask for qualified Sony personnel.  
See the chart on page 53 concerning the installation measurements.  
The alphabetical letters in the illustrations indicate the distances below.  
a’: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom  
surface of this projector and the center of the screen  
b: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom  
surface of this projector and the ceiling  
x: distance between the ceiling and the center of the screen  
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Unit: mm (inches)  
SS  
a’  
40  
60  
80  
100  
120  
150  
180  
200  
250  
300  
N
1260  
(49 / )  
8
1860  
(73 / )  
4
2470  
(97 / )  
8
3070  
(121)  
3670  
(144 / )  
8
4580  
(180 / )  
8
5480  
(215 / )  
8
6090  
(239 / )  
8
7600  
(299 / )  
4
9100  
(358 / )  
8
5
1
3
5
3
7
7
1
3
M
1450  
2140  
2840  
3540  
4240  
(167)  
5280  
(208)  
6330  
7030  
8770  
10520  
1
3
7
1
1
3
1
(57 / )  
8
(84 / )  
8
(111 / )  
8
(139 / )  
2
(249 / )  
4
(276 13  
/
)
(345 / )  
8
(414 / )  
4
16  
x
b+293  
b+411  
b+530  
b+649  
b+767  
b+945  
b+1123 b+1241 b+1538 b+1834  
5
1
7
5
1
1
1
7
5
1
(b+11 / ) (b+16 / ) (b+20 / ) (b+25 / ) (b+30 / ) (b+37 / ) (b+44 / ) (b+48 / ) (b+60 / ) (b+72 / )  
8
4
8
8
4
4
4
8
8
4
b
Free  
a’(N) = {(SS × 23.177/0.7874)+51.4} × 1.025  
a’(M) = {(SS × 28.177/0.7874)+51.4} × 0.975  
x = b + (SS/0.7874 × 4.667+55.8)  
The installation measurements and their calculation method for each lens are shown above.  
The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following.  
SS: screen size measured diagonally (inches)  
a’: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom  
surface of this projector and the center of the screen  
b: distance between the hole (front) for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom  
surface of this projector and the ceiling  
x: distance between the center of the screen and the ceiling  
N: minimum  
M: maximum  
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Dimensions  
Front  
Center of the projector  
Center of the lens  
81.8 (31/4)  
140.5 (55/8)  
Remote control  
detector  
PUSH  
82.2 (31/4)  
245.8 (93/4)  
328 (13)  
Right side  
Hole for security lock  
39.5 (19/16)  
36.2 (17/16)  
220.8 (83/4)  
217.3 (85/8)  
17.4 (11/16)  
Center of the lens  
93.9 (33/4)  
146.4 (57/8)  
256.3 (101/8)  
245.1 (93/4)  
28  
(11/8)  
Unit: mm (inches)  
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Left side  
Projector suspension support  
mounting surface  
244 (95/8)  
Bottom  
Center of the lens  
Center of the projector  
81.8 (31/4)  
217.6 (85/8)  
24.2 (95/8)  
82.2 (31/4)  
46.8  
(17/8)  
6.8 (9/32)  
46.1  
56.7  
(21/4)  
(17/8)  
5.2  
(7/32)  
120.4 (43/4)  
33.8 (13/8)  
21.4 (27/32)  
263 (103/8)  
33  
(15/16)  
Holes for mounting a projector suspension support  
Center of gravity of the projector  
Unit: mm (inches)  
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Index  
Lamp Mode .............................................32  
Lamp replacement ...................................36  
Lamp Timer .............................................34  
Language .................................................31  
top/front/left side ...................................9  
A
Adjuster ...................................................18  
Adjusting  
memory of the settings ........................25  
the picture ............................................26  
the picture size/shift ...................... 27, 28  
Air filter ...................................................38  
Auto Input Search ...................................29  
B
Background .............................................32  
Batteries ..................................................13  
Brightness ...............................................26  
C
clearing the menu display ....................25  
INFORMATION Menu .......................34  
INPUT SETTING menu ......................27  
PICTURE SETTING menu .................26  
SET SETTING menu ...........................29  
using the menu .....................................24  
Menu Color ..............................................31  
Menu Position ..........................................31  
Message List  
Color .......................................................26  
Color System ...........................................29  
Color Temp. ............................................26  
Connecting a computer ...........................15  
Connecting a VCR ..................................16  
Contrast ...................................................26  
D
Digital Zoom function .............................23  
Direct Power On ......................................32  
Dot Phase .......................................... 27, 28  
caution ..................................................43  
F
O
fH (Horizontal Frequency) ......................34  
fV (Vertical Frequency) ..........................34  
Off & Go function ...................................22  
Optional accessories ................................45  
G
Gamma Mode ..........................................26  
Picture Mode ...........................................26  
Pin assignment .........................................45  
Power  
turn on ..................................................17  
Power consumption in standby mode ......30  
Power Saving ...........................................30  
Projecting .................................................17  
H
H Size ................................................ 27, 28  
High Altitude Mode .......................... 32, 33  
Hue ..........................................................26  
I
Image Flip ...............................................32  
Input-A Signal Sel. ..................................29  
Installation ...............................................14  
notes ...................................................... 6  
unsuitable conditions ............................. 7  
R
Remote Commander ................................12  
front remote control detector .................9  
location and function of controls .........12  
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rear remote control detector .................10  
Reset  
resettable items ....................................25  
resetting an item ..................................25  
S
Scan Converter ........................................28  
Screen size .........................................14, 44  
Security Lock ..........................................33  
Sharpness .................................................26  
Shift .........................................................28  
Smart APA ...............................................29  
Specifications ..........................................44  
Status .......................................................31  
Supplied accessories ................................45  
T
Test Pattern ..............................................32  
Troubleshooting .......................................39  
V
V Keystone ..............................................32  
Volume ....................................................26  
W
Wide Mode ..............................................27  
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