2-682-487-12 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX21 VPL-CS21 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents Overview Features .............................................. 3 Location and Function of Controls .... 4 Top/Front/Left Side ...................... 4 Rear/Right Side/Bottom ............... 4 Control/Connector Panel .............. 5 Remote Commander ..................... 6 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector ....................... 8 Connecting the Projector ................... 9 Connecting a Computer ................ 9 Connecting a VCR ..................... 10 Projecting ..
B Overview Features High brightness, high picture quality Short focal lens The projection distance is very short, approximately 2.3 m (7.6 feet), when projecting an 80-inch image, which allows projection on a larger screen even in a limited space. Off & Go feature High picture quality VPL-CX21: Three super-high-aperture 0.
Location and Function of Controls g Rear remote control detector h Ventilation holes (intake)/Lamp cover i Adjusters (hind pad) Top/Front/Left Side Turn the appropriate adjuster to the right or left for minor tilt adjustment of the projected picture. j Ventilation holes (intake) k Control/Connector Panel For details, see “Control/Connector Panel” on page 5.
Control/Connector Panel 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 power is turned on, and when it is ready to operate. – Flashes in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. Also, flashes in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key.
j 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 9 and “Connecting a VCR” on page 10. For details, see “Smart APA” in “The Function Menu” on page 24.
p AUDIO MOTING key Press to temporarily cut off the audio output from the speaker. Press again or press the VOLUME + key to restore the sound. Pull out the clear film from the lithium battery holder. 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. 2 Install the lithium battery.
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 80 100 150 200 250 300 Minimum Distance 1.2 (3.9) 2.3 (7.5) 2.9 (9.5) 4.4 (14.4) 5.9 (19.4) 7.3 (24) 8.8 (28.9) Maximum Distance 1.4 (4.6) 2.8 (9.2) 3.6 (11.8) 5.4 (17.7) 7.2 (23.6) 9.0 (29.5) 10.7 (35.
Connecting the Projector To connect a computer Left side When you connect the projector, make sure to: Projecting the Picture • 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.
SVGA (VPL-CS21) 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. To connect to a video or S video output connector Left side For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Projecting Left side Projecting the Picture ON/STANDBY indicator Rear remote control detector to video GBR/ component output APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS White to audio output (L) AUTO FOCUS Red to audio output (R) VCR A SMF-402 Signal Cable (not supplied) HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack B A/V connecting adaptor (supplied) C Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer’s settings. may not be perfectly adjusted depending on the brightness of the room, or the state of the screen. In this case, adjust it manually in step 8 on page 13. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Press the INPUT key to select the input source.
Notes 7 Projecting the Picture • When you adjust the powered tilt adjuster with the TILT key, 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 26.) • 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.
Turning Off the 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 powered tilt adjuster is retracted into the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and the fan continues to run to reduce the internal heat.
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 Setup menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The selected menu appears. Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY indicator Front remote control detector APA 5 Press the v or V key to select “Language,” then press the B or ENTER 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. 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.
entering the password is displayed when the power is turned on the next time. 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. To cancel the security lock 1 2 Press the MENU key, then turn off the “Security Lock” setting on the Function menu. Enter the password.
Effective Tools for Your Presentation Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to scroll the enlarged image. 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. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the Remote Commander. The digital zoom icon appears in the center of the image.
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Pop-up menu Using a MENU Items that can be set The projector is equipped with an on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with setting items appears.
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 press 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 of the Picture menu.
The Picture Menu The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume. Picture Picture Mode: Adjust Picture Signal Standard Picture Signal 30 Volume: Function Function Installation Installation Setup Setup Information Adjust Picture Contrast: Brightness: Sharpness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 50 Graphics High: Information Sel: Set: Exit: Sel: Set: Back: Exit: Functions Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
The Signal Menu The Signal menu is used to adjust the input signal. Adjust Signal...menu Picture Signal Adjust Signal Wide Mode: Scan Converter: Picture Off On Signal Function Function Installation Installation Setup Setup Information Adjust Signal Dot Phase: H Size: Shift: 12 1344 H: 235 V: 34 Information Sel: Setting items Set: Exit: Sel: Set: Back: Functions Exit: Initial setting Adjust Signal...
About the Preset Memory No. This projector has 40 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 29). You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu.
The Function Menu The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. 24 Setting items Functions Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the Signal menu for the input signal from a computer. • On: When a signal is input from a computer, the APA functions automatically so that the picture can be seen clearly.
Setting items Functions Panel Key Lock Off Locks all the control panel keys on the side panel of the projector so that the projector can be operated only with the Remote Commander. 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.
The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used for changing the settings of the projector. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup Tilt V Keystone: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: Lens Control: IR Receiver: Illumination: High Altitude Mode: Auto Off Blue Standard On Front & Rear On Off Information Sel: 26 Set: Exit: Setting items Functions Tilt... Adjusts the position (height) of the projected picture.
Setting items Functions Initial setting High Altitude Mode Set to “On” when the projector is used at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher. Off Note The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle.
The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used for changing the menu displays. Setting items Functions Initial setting Status (on-screen display) Sets up the on-screen display. When set to “Off,” turns off the on-screen displays except for the menus, a message when the power is turned off, and warning messages. On Language Selects the language used in the menu and on-screen displays.
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 Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type 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.
Input signals and adjustable/setting items Adjust Picture... menu Item Input signal Video or S-Video (Y/C) Component Video GBR Computer B&W Contrast z z z z z Brightness z z z z z Color z z z – – Hue z z z – – z (NTSC 3.58/4.43 only) Sharpness z z z – Gamma Mode – – z*1 z – Color Temp. z z z z z Volume z z z z z z : Adjustable/can be set – : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1 : Preset memory No.
B Maintenance Note Replacing the Lamp The lamp used as a light source is a consumable product. Thus, replace the lamp with a new one in the following cases. • When the lamp has burnt out or dims • “Please replace the Lamp.” appears on the screen • The LAMP/COVER indicator lights up The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use. Use an LMP-C163 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Use of any other lamps than the LMP-C163 may cause damage to the projector.
5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is securely in place (a). Tighten the two screws (c). Fold down the handle to replace it (b). Fold down the handle. 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. 6 Close the lamp cover and tighten the three screws. Note Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely as it was. If not, the projector cannot be turned on. 7 Turn the projector back over.
Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned every 500 hours. Remove dust from the outside of the ventilation holes with a vacuum cleaner. 500 hours are approximate. This value varies depending on the environment or how the projector is used. 4 Remove the air filter. Claws 1 Turn the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector and turn the projector over. 3 Remove the air filter cover.
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 45 seconds before turning on the power (see page 14). • The lamp cover is not secured. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 32).
Symptom Cause and Remedy The picture is noisy. Noise may appear on the background depending on the combination of the number of dots input from the connector 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 Setup menu is incorrect. c Select “Auto”, “Computer,” “Video GBR” or “Component” correctly according to the input signal (see page 28).
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 9). • The connecting cable used is incorrect. c Use the A/V connecting adaptor (supplied) (see page 9). • The sound is not adjusted properly. c Adjust “Volume” on the Picture menu (see page 21). Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. The Remote Commander battery is dead.
Messages List Warning Messages Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen. Meaning and Remedy High temp.! Probably use in high altitude. Switch to high altitude mode on? Yes V No v Internal temperature is too high. c When using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set “High Altitude Mode” on the Installation menu to “On” (see page 27).
Message Meaning and Remedy Lens control is locked! Do “Lens Control” on the Installation menu is set to “Off.” you wish to unlock? Yes V c To enable the the LENS (FOCUS, ZOOM) key on the Remote No v Commander, and the FOCUS and ZOOM keys on the projector, set “Lens Control” to “On.
Specifications Optical characteristics 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.
Safety regulations UL60950, cUL (CSA No. 60950), FCC Class B, IC Class B, NEMKO (EN60950), CE (LVD, EMC), C-Tick Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) General 273 × 52 × 210 mm (10 3/4 × 2 1/8 × 8 3/8 inches) (w/h/d) (without projecting parts) Mass Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz) Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V, 2.2 to 1.0 A, 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption Max. 220 W in standby (low): Ave. 0.8 W Heat dissipation 750.
Preset signals Memory Preset signal No. fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE 1 Video 60 Hz 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 2 Video 50 Hz 50 Hz 15.625 3 480/60i 480/60i 15.734 4 575/50i 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y – 5 480/60p 480/60p (Progressive component 31.470 60.000 S on G/Y – 6 575/50p 575/50p (Progressive component 31.250 50.000 S on G/Y – 7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y – 8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on G/Y – 10 720/60p 720/60p 45.
Memory Preset signal No. 41 1152 × 864 42 43 fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync SIZE SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos 1472 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1600 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos 1568 44 1152 × 900 Sunmicro LO 65.960 H-neg, V-neg 1504 45 1280 × 960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1728 46 47 1280 × 1024 48 49* 50 1400 × 1050 61.795 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.974 60.
Index A Adjusting memory of the settings ........................20 the picture ............................................21 the picture size/shift .............................22 Air filter ...................................................33 Auto Focus ..............................................24 Auto Input Search ....................................24 B Background .............................................26 Batteries .....................................................7 Brightness ..........
S Scan Converter ........................................ 22 Screen size .......................................... 8, 39 Security Lock .......................................... 25 Sharpness ................................................ 21 Shift ......................................................... 22 Smart APA .............................................. 24 Specifications .......................................... 39 Standby Mode ......................................... 24 Status ...............
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