Sony Projector VPL-CW255 User Manual

							4-409-080-11 (1)
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Data
Projector
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and supplied Quick Reference Manual 
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
VPL-CX235
VPL-CW255
Not all models are available in all countries and area. Please check 
with your local Sony Authorized Dealer. 
						

							2Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Location and Function of Controls  .... 3
Main unit  ...................................... 3
Connector Panel  ........................... 4
Remote Commander and Control 
Panel .......................................... 5
Preparation
Connecting the Projector  ................... 7
Connecting a Computer ................ 7
Connecting a Video equipment  .... 8
Connecting an External Monitor and 
Audio Equipment  .................... 10
Projecting/Adjusting an 
Image
Projecting an Image  ......................... 11
Adjusting the Projected image  ... 12
Turning Off the Power ................ 18
Adjustments and Settings 
Using a Menu
Using a MENU  ................................ 19
The PICTURE SETTING Menu ...... 20
The INPUT SETTING Menu  .......... 21
The SET SETTING Menu  ............... 24
The MENU SETTING Menu  .......... 26
The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ...... 27
The INFORMATION Menu  ............ 29
Network
Using Network Features  ...................30
Displaying the Control Window of 
the Projector with a Web 
Browser ...................................30
Confirming the Information 
regarding the Projector  ............31
Operating the Projector from a 
Computer .................................31
Making the Network Settings  .....31
Using the e-mail report 
Function ...................................32
Others
Indicators ..........................................33
Messages List  ...................................34
Troubleshooting ................................35
Replacing the Lamp ..........................37
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................39
Specifications ...................................40
Projection Distance and Lens Shift 
Range ............................................45
Dimensions .......................................49
Index .................................................51 
						

							3Location and Function of Controls
Overview
BOverview
Location and Function of Controls
aProjection lens
bFocus ring (page 12)
cZoom lever (page 12)
dLamp cover (page 37)
eAir filter cover/Ventilation holes 
(intake) (page 39)
fVentilation holes (intake)
gVentilation holes (exhaust)
Do not place anything near the ventilation 
holes as this may cause internal heat 
buildup. Do not place your hand or 
deformable items (plastic, etc.) near the 
ventilation holes or around the projector, as 
it may cause damage or personal injury.
hON/STANDBY indicator 
(page 33)iLAMP/COVER indicator 
(page 33)
jControl panel (page 5)
kConnector panel (page 4)
lRemote control detector 
mAdjuster (page 14)
nSpeaker
oSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security cable 
manufactured by Kensington.
For details, visit Kensington’s web site.
http://www.kensington.com/
pSecurity bar
Connects to a commercially available 
security chain or wire.
If it is difficult to pull out, pull out the 
Security bar using a screwdriver.
qLens shift cover (page 13)
For lens shift adjusting, remove this to 
access the lens shift screws inside the 
unit.
Main unit
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Security bar 
						

							4Location and Function of Controls
VPL-CX235/VPL-CW255
Input (pages 7, 8)
aINPUT A
Video: RGB/YPBPR input connector 
(RGB/Y PB PR)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
bINPUT B
Video: RGB input connector (RGB)
Audio: Audio input connector (AUDIO)
cINPUT C
Video: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
Audio: HDMI input connector (HDMI)
dS VIDEO (S VIDEO IN)
Video: S video input connector
Audio: Audio input connector (L 
[MONO] AUDIO/R)
eVIDEO (VIDEO IN)
Video: Video input connector
Audio: Audio input connector (L 
[MONO] AUDIO/R)
The audio inputs of  S VIDEO and VIDEO are 
shared.
Output (page 10)
fOUTPUT
Video: Monitor output connector 
(MONITOR)
Audio: Audio output connector 
(AUDIO)
This connector outputs the projected image or 
audio. The image is output as a computer signal 
input from the RGB input connector (INPUT 
A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the 
YP
BPR input connector (INPUT A).
Others
gRS-232C connector
RS-232C compatible control connector.
Connects the computer’s RS-232C 
connector and the RS-232C cross cables.
hLAN connector (page 30)
iAC IN (∼) socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
Connector Panel
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Note
Note 
						

							5Location and Function of Controls
Overview
Remote Commander
Control Panel
aTurning on the power/Going to 
standby mode
?/1 (On/Standby) key
bSelecting an input signal 
(page 11)
INPUT key
cOperating a menu (page 19)
MENU key
RESET key
ENTER /V/v/B/b (arrow) keys
RETURN key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
dAdjusting the image (page 12)
ASPECT key
KEYSTONE key
PATTERN key
APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
*
*Use this key when inputting a computer 
signal via the RGB input connector 
(INPUT A/INPUT B).
eUsing various functions during 
projecting
D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key*1
Enlarges a portion of the image while 
projecting.
1Press the D ZOOM + key to display 
the digital zoom icon on the projected 
image.
2Press the V/v/B/b keys to move the 
digital zoom icon to the point on the 
image  you wish to enlarge.
3Press the D ZOOM + key or the D 
ZOOM – key repeatedly to change the 
enlargement ratio. The image can be 
enlarged up to 4 times.
Press the RESET key to restore the 
previous image.
PIC MUTING key
Cuts off the image. Press again to restore 
the image.
AUDIO MUTING key
Mutes the audio output. Press again to 
restore the previous volume.
VOLUME +/– key
For adjusting the volume output.
FREEZE key
*2
Pauses a projected image. Press again to 
restore the image.
*1: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal. But it may not be 
used depending on the resolution of 
the input signal.
*2: Use this key when inputting a 
computer signal.
Remote Commander and Control Panel
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INPUT
MENUAPA ECO MODE
RETURN
ASPECT
D ZOOM
KEYSTONE
ENTER
VOLUME
PATTERN
FREEZEPIC MUTING
AUDIO MUTING
RESET
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Note
Notes 
						

							6Location and Function of Controls
fSetting the energy–saving mode 
easily
ECO MODE key
Energy-saving mode can be set easily. 
Energy-saving mode consists of “Lamp 
Mode,” “Standby Mode”, “With Static 
Signal” and “With No Input.”
1Press the ECO MODE key to display 
the ECO Mode menu.
2Press the V/v key or ECO MODE key 
to select ECO or User mode.
ECO: Sets each mode to the optimum 
energy-saving value.
Lamp Mode: Low
With No Input: Standby
With Static Signal: Lamp 
Dimming
Standby Mode: Low
(go to step 6)
User: Sets each item of the energy-
saving mode menu as you desire 
(go to step 3).
3Select “User” then press the b key.
  The setting items appear.
4Press the V/v key to select the item 
then press the ENTER key.
5Press the V/v key to select the setting 
value.
6Press the ENTER key to restore the 
User screen.For details on ECO Mode settings, see 
“Lamp Mode” (page 27) and “Standby 
Mode” (page 28) on the INSTALL 
SETTING menu and “With No Input” 
(page 24), “With Static Signal” 
(page 24) on the SET SETTING menu.
Others
gInfrared transmitter
About Remote Commander operation
 Direct the Remote Commander toward the 
remote control detector.
 The shorter the distance between the 
Remote Commander and the projector is, 
the wider the angle within which the 
Remote Commander can control the 
projector becomes.
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector.
ECO
User ECO Mode
Sel: Exit:
ECO Mode Menu
Lamp Mode Standard
AUTO POWER SAVING
With No Input Off
With Static Signal
Standby Mode StandardOff
User
Sel: Set: Exit: 
						

							7Connecting the Projector
Preparation
BPreparation
Connecting the Projector
 Make sure all the equipment is powered off when connecting the projector.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; Loose connections may reduce performance of picture signals or 
cause a malfunction. When pulling out a cable, be sure to grip it by the plug, not the cable itself.
 For more information, refer also to the instruction manuals of the equipment you are connecting.
 Use a no-resistance audio cable.
Connection with a computer is explained for each input signal.
INPUT A/INPUT B
For connecting a computer with an RGB output connector.
It is recommended that you set the resolution of your computer to 1024 × 768 pixels (VPL-CX235) 
or 1280 × 800 pixels (VPL-CW255) for the external monitor.
INPUT C
For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
 For a PC with DVI-D output connector, use an HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied).
Notes
Connecting a Computer
Note
Notes
Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (supplied)
Audio cable (Stereo mini plug) (not supplied) RGB output 
connector
Audio output 
connector Computer
HDMI cable 
(not supplied)
ComputerHDMI output 
connector 
						

							8Connecting the Projector
Connections with a VHS video deck, DVD player, or BD player are explained for each input 
signal.
S VIDEO IN
For connecting video equipment with an S-video output connector.
VIDEO IN 
For connecting video equipment with a video output connector.
INPUT A
For connecting video equipment with a YPBPR output connector.
Connecting a Video equipment
S video cable 
(not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied)S video output 
connector
Audio output 
connector Video equipment
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2) (not supplied) Video output 
connector
Audio output 
connector
Video equipment
Component – Mini D-sub 15-pin cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (Phono plug × 2 – stereo mini plug) (not supplied) Video equipmentYP
BPR output 
connector
Audio output 
connector 
						

							9Connecting the Projector
Preparation
INPUT C
For connecting video equipment with an HDMI output connector.
 Use HDMI-compatible equipment and cable(s) that have an HDMI logo on them.
 The HDMI connector of this projector is not compatible with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal 
or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Signal.
To attach the HDMI cable
Fix the cable to the cable tie holder at the bottom of the projector, using a commercially 
available cable tie, as in the illustration.
Use a cable tie of less than 1.9 mm × 3.8 mm in thickness.
Notes
Video equipmentHDMI cable 
(not supplied) HDMI output 
connector
Cable tie holder
Cable tie 
(commercially 
available)Bottom of the projector 
						

							10Connecting the Projector
OUTPUT
Projected images and input audio can be output to display equipment such as a monitor and 
audio equipment such as speakers with a built-in amplifier. When an audio cable is connected 
to the audio output connector, no sound will be heard from the built-in speaker.
Projected images and audio can be output. The image is output only as a computer signal input from 
the RGB input connector (INPUT A/INPUT B) or a video signal input from the YPBPR input 
connector (INPUT A).
Connecting an External Monitor and Audio Equipment
Note
Mini D-sub 15-pin 
cable (supplied) RGB input 
connector Display equipment
Audio input 
connector
Audio cable 
(stereo mini plug) 
(not supplied)
Audio equipment