Sony Vpl Cx85 Projector User Manual

							 Data Projector          VPL-CX85
© 2004 Sony Corporation
4-103-425-12 (1)
Data Projector
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ES Operating Instructions 
Mode d’emploi 
Manual de instrucciones 
VPL-CX85 
						

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not 
open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only. 
For the customers in the USA
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Service Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
The number below is for FCC related 
matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: VPL-CX85
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, 
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.  These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications.  However, there is 
no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
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 Electronics Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org). This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric 
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to 
alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the 
appliance. 
						

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Important Notice
This equipment complies with FCC 
radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and 
operated with minimum distance 20cm 
between the radiator and body (excluding 
extremities: hands, wrists and feet).
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in hazardous 
radiation exposure.
Notes
 Do not aim the laser at people or not look 
into the laser transmitter.
 When the Remote Commander causes 
malfunction, consult with qualified Sony personnel. We change the Remote 
Commander as new one according to the 
guarantee.
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
Voor de klanten in Nederland 
This label is located on 
the rear of the Remote 
Commander.
This label is located on 
the rear of the Remote 
Commander.
This label is located on 
the rear of the Remote 
Commander.
This label is located on 
the rear of the Remote 
Commander.LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS 
LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL 
A LASER DE CLASSE 2
LASER–STRAHLING,
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL 
BLICKEN LASER KLASSE 2
EN-60825-1: 1994+A1+A2
IEC 60825-1: 1993+A1+A2
WAVE LENGTH:640-660nmMAX OUTPUT:1mW
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH DHHS 21 CFRSUBCHAPTER J
SONY CORPORATION
6-7-35 KITASHINAGAWA
SHINAGAWA-KU,TOKYO,JAPAN
AMANUFACTURED;
CAUTION
AVOID EXPOSURE LASER 
RADIATION IS EMITTED 
FROM THIS APERTURE. 
Laser light shines out of this window.
Gooi de batterij niet weg 
maar lever deze in als klein 
chemisch afval (KCA).
The socket-outlet should be installed near 
the equipment and be easily accessible.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
TYPE.
DISPOSED OF USED BATTERIES 
ACCORDING TO THE 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
						

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Table of Contents
Overview
Precautions ......................................... 6
Notes on Installation  .......................... 7Unsuitable Installation  ................. 7
Usage in High Altitude ................. 8
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 8
About the Supplied Manuals .............. 9
Features .............................................. 9
Location and Function of Controls   . 12
Top/Front/Left Side .................... 12
Rear/Right Side/Bottom  ............. 12
Control Panel .............................. 13
Connector Panel  ......................... 14
Remote Commander ................... 15
Presentation Tool  ....................... 17
Setting Up and Projecting
Installing the Projector  ..................... 19
Connecting the Projector  ................. 20Connecting with a Computer  ..... 20
Connecting with a VCR  ............. 22
Projecting ......................................... 23
Turning Off the Power  ............... 25
Convenient Function
Selecting the Menu Language .......... 26
Security Lock  ................................... 27
Other Functions ................................ 28
Switching from the Intelligent Auto- setup Function to Manual 
Adjustments .................... 28 Controlling the Computer Using the 
Supplied Remote 
Commander (When Using 
the USB Cable) ................28
Controlling the Computer Using the  Supplied Presentation Tool 
(When Using the Air Shot) ..........................................28
Off & Go Function ......................29
Direct Power On/Off Function  ...29
Effective Tools for Your  Presentation .....................29
Adjustments and Settings 
Using the Menu
Using the MENU  ..............................31
The PICTURE SETTING Menu  ......33
The INPUT SETTING Menu  ...........34
The SET SETTING Menu ................36
The MENU SETTING Menu  ...........38
The INSTALL SETTING Menu  ......39
The INFORMATION Menu  ............40
Maintenance
Maintenance .....................................41
Replacing the Lamp  ....................41
Cleaning the Air Filter  ................43
Troubleshooting ................................44
Warning Messages  ......................47
Caution Messages  .......................48 
						

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Others
Specifications ................................... 49
Installation Diagram ......................... 56
Floor Installation (Front Projection) 
.......................................... 56
Ceiling Installation (Front 
Projection) ....................... 58
“Side Shot” and “V Keystone” 
Adjustments ..................................... 60
Dimensions ....................................... 62
Index ............................................... 64 
						

							GB 6Precautions
BOverview
Precautions
On 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.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes. The air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to have your fingers caught 
by the adjuster.  The powered tilt adjuster 
of this unit automatically extends when the 
power is turned on, and is put away 
automatically when the power is turned 
off.  Do not touch the unit while the 
adjuster is in operation. Adjust the 
powered tilt adjuster carefully after its 
automatic operation is completed.
 Do not spread a cloth or paper under the 
unit.
On 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. 
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
After you turn off the power with the I / 1 
key, do not disconnect the unit from the wall 
outlet while the cooling fan is still running.
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.
On 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.
 Clean the filter at regular intervals.
On LCD data projector
 The 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 
continuously appear on the LCD data 
projector. This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction. 
						

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Overview
Notes on Installation
Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated
 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 the 
internal heat builds up due to the block-up, 
the temperature sensor will function with 
the message “High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.” The power will be turned off 
automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
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.
 
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							GB 8Notes on Installation
Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.
Toppling the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
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 on the floor or suspending from 
the ceiling. Such installation may cause 
color shading or shorten the lamp life 
excessively.
Blocking the ventilation holes
Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything 
that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/
intake); otherwise, the internal heat may 
build up.
For details on the ventilation holes (intake/
exhaust), see “Location and Function of 
Controls” on page 12.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
the reliability of certain components.
Note on carrying the projector
The unit is manufactured using high-
precision technology. When transporting the 
unit stored in the carrying case, do not drop 
the unit or subject it to shock, as this may 
cause damage. When storing the unit in the 
carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord 
and all other connecting cables or cards, and 
store the supplied accessories in a pocket of 
the carrying case.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the projector or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of 
the projector.
Unsuitable ConditionsUsage in High Altitude 
						

							9 GBAbout the Supplied Manuals
Overview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
Names of Manuals
The following manuals are supplied with 
this unit. 
Operating Instructions (this manual)
The Operating Instruction describe the setup 
and operations of this unit.
Operating Instructions for Memory 
Stick (contained in the CD-ROM)
The Operating Instructions describe how to 
view slides using the files stored in the 
Memory Stick.
Operating Instructions for Air Shot 
(contained in the CD-ROM)
The Operating Instructions describe how to 
set up and operate the Air Shot.
PROJECTOR STATION for Air Shot 
Help (contained in the CD-ROM)
This help describes how to operate the 
PROJECTOR STATION for Air Shot 
(Wireless connecting function) software.
Operating Instructions for USB 
Storage Media
The Operating Instructions describe how to 
use the USB storage Media.
USB Wireless LAN Module Utility 
(contained in the CD-ROM)
The Operating Instructions describe how to 
set up the USB Wireless LAN module.
PROJECTOR STATION for 
Presentation Help (contained in the 
CD-ROM)
The PROJECTOR STATION for 
Presentation is an application software for 
creating the files for a presentation 
performed using the Memory Stick without 
connecting a computer.
This help explains the configuration of the 
PROJECTOR STATION for Presentation 
windows and how to use it. 
It is necessary that Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 
or more is installed to read the Operating 
Instructions contained in the supplied CD-
ROM.
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
High brightness
Adopting Sonys unique new optical system 
that incorporates newly developed LCD 
panels provides a high-efficiency optical 
system. It allows the 190 W UHP lamp to 
give a light output of 3000ANSI lumen.
High picture quality 
Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA 
panels with approximately 790,000-pixel 
micro-lens array, produce a resolution of 
1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for 
RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for 
video input.
Variety of network presentations
Air Shot feature incorporated
Air Shot features data transmission from a 
computer to the projector via wireless LAN. 
Use of the supplied wireless LAN card (for 
the projector) and the USB wireless LAN 
module (for a computer) enables a wireless 
presentation.
A Simple Mode is also available without 
setting up the network and wireless LAN 
configurations, allowing you to start the 
wireless presentation easily if you are using 
the wireless LAN for the first time.
For details on the Air Shot feature, refer to 
“Operating Instructions for Air Shot” and 
“PROJECTOR STATION for Air Shot 
Help” contained in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Note 
						

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Presentation without connecting a 
computer
Use of a Memory Stick enables you to run a 
simple presentation without connecting a 
computer.
“PROJECTOR STATION for Presentation” 
software is supplied, allowing you to create 
files for a presentation.
For more information, refer to “Operating 
Instructions for Memory Stick” and 
“PROJECTOR STATION for Presentation” 
in Help.
Presentation tool with a laser pointer
The supplied presentation tool allows you to 
use a laser pointer,  or to advance a slide to 
the next or previous page for your Air Shot 
presentation.
Quiet presentation environment
Low fan noise is achieved and offensive 
sound to the ear is also reduced, allowing 
you to run an optimum presentation even in 
a quiet environment.
Easy setup and simple operation
Intelligent Auto-setup function
Simply press the power key, and the 
projector automatically performs the setups 
required before use. The projector opens the 
lens protector, corrects the V Keystone, 
detects a signal, and sets optimum 
conditions for projection. 
Powered zoom/focus equipped
The projector is equipped with a powered 
zoom and powered focus lens, allowing you 
to adjust the size and focus of an image with 
the Remote Commander away from the 
projector.
Short focal lens equipped 
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.Side Shot 
The projector supports the Side Shot feature 
(horizontal trapezoidal correction function), 
enabling projection from the side of the 
screen. Installation availability becomes 
wider.
Off & Go feature
The cooling fan built in the projector will 
work even after turning the power off and 
the power cord is disconnected. This enables 
you to move the projector to another location 
immediately after turning it off.
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.
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.
System expandability using a 
network
Connection to a wireless LAN allows you to 
obtain projector status information such as 
the lamp timer or to control the projector 
away from the installation location via a 
Web browser.