Sony VPL CX125 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony VPL CX125 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    3-211-166-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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    service personnel. IMPORTANT The nameplate is located on the bottom. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions the user is
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    manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. All interface cables Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 Responsible party: Sony Lamp
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    29 Other Functions 31 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 31 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 45 Cleaning the Air Filter 47 Others Troubleshooting 48 Messages List 52 Specifications 53 Installation Diagram 58 Floor Installation (Front Projection 58 Ceiling Installation (Front
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    "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments ....62 Dimensions 64 Index 67 Table of Contents 5
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    consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any windows Clean the filter whenever you replace the lamp. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology
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    Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may cause a rise in the internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the temperature or humidity is very high, or temperature is very low. • To avoid moisture
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    of the lens 8 Notes on Installation and Usage 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 to cut off the picture.
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    bar at the side of the projector for a purpose of preventing theft, by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for example. If you lift the projector by holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by using this bar, it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged. Notes
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    and English only) This is an application software for transmitting data from a computer to the projector. This manual contains explanations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for explanation of the display, and
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    brightness Adoption of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. It allows light output of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. High picture quality Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with
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    United States and/or other countries. • VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. • Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. •
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    -2O32TCE 0 qa qs qd qf 6 qg qh a Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. b Front remote control detector c Air filter cover Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 47. Location and Function
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    details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 26. g Lamp cover h Ventilation holes (intake) i Adjusters j Rear remote the picture focus. n Security lock Connects to an optional security cable (from Kensington). Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ 14 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
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    lamp has reached the end of its life or reaches a high temperature. For details, see page 50. b ON/STANDBY indicator 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 the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155, Side
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    items in the menu system, select a menu, VPL-CX125/CX155 only) NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is in use. CAUTION For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions
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    9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the computer. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to the model. Refer to the relevant page. VPL-CX125/CX155: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155 The keys that have the same names as
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    ratio changes according to the input signals. i VOLUME +/- keys j FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. This function is available when the PC signal is input. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you apply the same identification number as the projector
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    slide it. Be sure to install the battery from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that
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    the Remote Commander 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, the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector.
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    the Picture 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 Screen size (inches) Minimum Distance Maximum
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    the cable itself. For VPL-CX125/CX155, when connecting to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for Network" stored on the CDROM. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to a computer. For more information, refer to the computer's instruction manual
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    rows of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. 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 Side NETWORK INPUT
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    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 "Aspect" on the Signal menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a video GBR output
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    , and then lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Select the input source. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/CX155 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO
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    with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer's settings. or and * VPL-CX125/CX155 only To input from Press INPUT to
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    Projecting the Picture automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 40.) • If you set case, adjust it manually. Press the KEYSTONE key to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to let the projector down on your
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    /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 2 4,5,6 3 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to turn on the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Press the
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    . If you do not input the correct password, you will not be able to project the picture. Notes • When the security lock becomes effective, you are required to input the password only when you turn the projector on after disconnecting or reconnecting the cable. • You will not be able to use the
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    again to confirm. Note 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
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    breaker to turn the power for the entire system on and off, set the direct power This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size (ratio of enlargement: max. 4 times) increases. Use the
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    VPLCX125/CX155 only) When you are using the network presentation function to project tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function properly. if you press the "B" key depending on the operating system (OS) of the language of your computer. • When
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    projector : Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together in this manual. Be please aware that VPL Signal Function Installation Adjust Picture Contrast: Brightness: Sharpness: Gamma Mode
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    is reset to its factory preset value. Items that can be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the "Adjust Picture..." menu automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. Note The resetting item of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized
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    store the setting values of the following sub menu items for each "Dynamic," "Standard" or "Natural" picture mode separately. Adjusts the picture contrast. 80 Adjusts the picture brightness. 50 Adjusts color intensity. 50 Adjusts color tones. The higher the setting, the more 50 greenish the
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    is input) Functions Initial setting Adjusts the dot phase of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer. Adjust the picture vertical position. Set according to the input signal You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This item is
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    43). You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu. This projector has 20 types of user memories for each of Input A and Input Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600 48 1664 Note When the aspect ratio
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    the "Smart APA," it will not be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and connected again or the input channel is changed. projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/
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    projector once a password has been set. For details, see "Security Lock" on page 29. Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected "Shift" items on the Signal menu when you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is set to "Low", the network
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    items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155 only) Image Flip Background Lamp Mode IR Receiver Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. When
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    Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want control two or more projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander. When this item is set to "1," you can control the projector with the Remote Commander with
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    distorted or colorless, select the color system according to the input signal. When the color system of the input signal is PAL60, select "PAL." If "Auto" is selected, the color system cannot be detected. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - 42 The Setup Menu
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    signal. Displays the type of the input signal. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on. Notes • Horizontal frequency and Vertical frequency may not be displayed depending on the input signal used on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. Adjustments and Settings Using
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    cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the menu. Picture menu Item Picture Mode Video/S-Video (Y/C) z Component z Contrast z z Brightness Color Hue z z z*1 z z*2 z Color Temperature z z Sharpness z z Gamma Mode - - z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set
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    3 flashes) The lamp life varies depending on conditions of use. Use an LMP-C200 Projector Lamp as the replacement lamp. Use of lamps other than the LMP-C200 may cause damage to the projector. Note If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel for replacing the lamp and internal checking
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    lamp. • The power will not turn on if the lamp is not secured properly. 6 Restore the lamp the ENTER key. The Lamp Timer is initialized to 0, and "Change the Lamp and clean the Filter projector or on the Remote Commander. Note Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely as it was. If not, the projector
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    replace the lamp. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner. The time needed to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector , replace the air filter with a new one. For details on new air filter, consult with qualified Sony personnnel
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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
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    have been made (see page 22). • The audio connecting cable used is incorrect. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 22). • The sound is muted. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155) to release audio muting (see pages 18, 20
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    does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace them with new batteries (see pages 19, 20). • The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. (VPL-CX125/ CX155 only) c Set it to ON. (page 18) • The ID number of the projector assigned in "ID Mode" in the Installation menu does not match
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    the wall outlet after the ON/ STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has failed. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. Others Troubleshooting 51
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    page 47). • If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp replacement process is not complete. c Perform the operations in step 9 to 12 on page 46. Note To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the projector or on the remote commander. High temp.! Probably use
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    system LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300-inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm VPL-CX120/CX125: 3000
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    (VPLCX125/CX155) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) (VPLCX100/CX120/CX150) Lens cap (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) (1-791-992-xx) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications
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    10 GND 3 B/B-Y 11 GND 4 GND 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 HD 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin G 10 GND 3 B 11 GND 4 GND 12 DDC/SDA 5 GND 13 HD 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, female)
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    , V-pos H-pos, V-pos SIZE - - - - - - - - - - 800 832 848 800 832 800 864 832 840 832 1024 1056 1040 1056 1048 1152 1344 1328 1312 1376 56 Specifications
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    21-50, 55, 56, 60 Note When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed properly. Others Specifications 57
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    (Front Projection) Distance between the front of the cabinet and the center of the lens Wall Front of the cabinet Front of the lens 15.9 (21/32) Center of the screen Center of the lens Floor Unit: mm (inches) This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk
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    (341 7/8) (410 3/4) b x-237 x-356 x-474 x-593 x-711 x-889 x-1067 x-1185 x-1482 x-1778 (x-9 3/8) (x-14 1/8) (x-18 3/4) (x-23 3/8) (x-28) (x-35) (x-42 1/8) (x-46 3/4) (x-58 3/8) (x-70 1/8) c x-298 x-417 the adjusters of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum Others Installation Diagram 59
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    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 61 concerning the
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    ) 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 projector suspension support mounting surface on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the center of the
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    "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments With "Side Shot" (horizontal keystone adjustment) provided for the projector, you can project the picture from the side of the screen. When projecting with "Side Shot" adjustment only, you can adjust the horizontal distortion of the
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    575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p PC, Air Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155 only), except SXGA+ SXGA+ a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a=0 item to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. Others "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155 only)
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    (Front) 64.9 (2 5/8) 61.2 (2 1/2) 27 13 (17/32) (1 1/8) Top 24 (31/32) 141 (5 5/8) 123 (4 7/8) 34 (1 3/8) Unit: mm (inches) 5.3 (7/32) DATA PROJECTOR LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING 298 (11 3/4) 263 (10 3/8) 265 (10 1/2) 64 Dimensions 372
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    15/16) 103 (4 1/8) 260 (10 1/4) VPL-CX125/CX155 only 172 (6 7/8) NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 8 (11/32) 16 (21/32) 78 (3 1/8) 18 (23/32) Projector suspension support mounting surface 17 (11/16
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    ) 24 (31/32) Bottom 66 (2 5/8) 326 (12 7/8) 148 (5 7/8) 174 (6 7/8) 32 (1 5/16) 15 (19/32) Unit: mm (inches) 137.3 (5 1/2) 124 (5) 275 (10 7/8) 104.5 (4 1/8) Holes for mounting a projector suspension support 66 Dimensions 56.6 (2 1/4) 46.1 (1 7/8) 12.2 (1/2) Center of the
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    35 Color System 42 Color Temp 35 Connecting a computer 22 Connecting a VCR 23 Contrast 35 accessories 54 P Panel Key Lock 39 Picture Mode 35 Pin assignment 55 Power Saving 39 Precautions 6 Preset Memory No 37, 57 Preset signals 56 Projecting 25 R Remote Commander 17 Replacing the Lamp
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    , 65 Security Lock 39 Security lock 14 Serial number 43 Sharpness 35 Shift 36 Side Shot 40, 62 Signal type 43 Smart APA 38 Speaker 38 Specifications 53 Standby Mode 38 Start Up Image 38 Status 42 Supplied accessories 54 T Test Pattern 38 Troubleshooting 48 V V Keystone 40, 62 Volume
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