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The SET SETTING Menu

The SET SETTING menu is used for 
changing the settings of the projector.

Sets up the on-screen display.

ON: Shows all of the on-screen displays.

OFF: Turns off the on-screen displays 

except for the menus, a message when 
turning off the power, and warning 
messages.

Selects the RGB or component signal input 
from the INPUT A connector.

If the setting is not correct, “Please check 
INPUT-A setting.” appears on the screen and 
the color of the picture becomes strange or the 
picture is not displayed.

Memorizes the data adjusted with DIGITAL 
KEYSTONE.

Adjusts trapezoidal distortion of the picture 
that may occur depending on the projection 
angle.

 : Sets to a plus 

value.

Selects the language used in the menu and 
on-screen displays. Available languages are: 
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, 
Japanese and Chinese.

When set to ON, the projector goes into 
power saving mode if no signal is input for 
10 minutes.

Selects the remote control detectors (SIRCS 
receiver) on 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.

Indicates the total number of hours for which 
the lamp currently used has been operated.

SET SETTING

STATUS:

ON

INPUT-A:

RGB

KEYSTONE MEMORY: OFF

DIGITAL KEYSTONE:

OFF

LANGUAGE:

ENGLISH

POWER SAVING:

OFF

SIRCS RECEIVER:

FRONT&REAR

LAMP TIMER:

00010h

INPUT-A

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Maintenance

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When it is time to replace the lamp, replace 
the lamp promptly with a new LMP-C120 
Projector Lamp.

Turn off the projector, then unplug the 
power cord.
Wait for at least an hour for the lamp to cool.

The lamp becomes a high temperature after 
turning off the projector with the 

I

 / 1 key. If 

you touch the lamp, you may scald your finger. 
When you replace the lamp, wait for at least an 
hour for the lamp to cool.

Place a protective sheet (cloth) 
beneath the projector. Turn the 
projector over so you can see its 
underside.

Be sure that the projector is stable after 
turning it over.

Open the lamp cover by loosening a 
screw with the Phillips screwdriver 
(supplied with the LMP-C120 
Projector Lamp).

For safety sake, do not loosen any other 
screws.

Loosen the screw on the lamp unit 
with the Phillips screwdriver. Pull out 
the lamp unit by the handle.  

Insert the new lamp all the way in until 
it is securely in place. Tighten the 
screw.  Fold up the handle. 

. Be careful not to touch the glass surface 

of the lamp.

. The power will not turn on if the lamp is 

not secured properly.

Close the lamp cover and tighten the 
screws.

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Handle

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Maintenance

Turn the projector back over.

Connect the power cord and turn the 
projector to standby mode.

Press the following keys on the 
control panel in the following order 
for less than five seconds each: 
RESET, 

<, ,, ENTER.

• Be sure to use the LMP-C120  Projector 

Lamp for replacement. If you use lamps 
other than LMP-C120, the projector may 
cause a malfunction.

• Be sure to turn off the projector and unplug 

the power cord before replacing the lamp.

• Do not put your hands into the lamp 

replacement spot, or not fall any liquid or 
object into it to avoid electrical shock or fire.

The air filter should be cleaned every 300 
hours. When it becomes difficult to remove 
the dust from the filter, replace the filter with 
a new one. 
To clean the air filter, follow the steps 
below:

Turn off the power and unplug the 
power cord. 

Turn the projector over.

Remove the air filter cover.

Remove the dust from the filter with a 
vacuum cleaner.

Attach the air filter and replace the 
cover. 

• If the air filter is excessively dirty, wash it 

with mild detergent solution and dry it in a 
shaded place. If the dust cannot be removed, 
replace the air filter with the supplied new 
one.

• Be sure to attach the air filter cover firmly; 

the power will not be turned on if it is not 
closed securely.

• 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.

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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.

The power is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with the 

I

 / 1 key at a short 

interval.
c Wait for about 90 seconds before turning on the power 

(see page 24).

• The lamp cover is detached.

c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 31).

• The air filter cover is detached.

c Close the air filter cover securely (see page 32).

Both the LAMP/COVER 
and FAN/TEMP indicators 
light up.

• The electrical system breaks down.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

No picture.

• Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.

c Check that the proper connections have been made 

(see page 16).

• The picture is cut off.

c Press the MUTING PIC key to release the muting function 

(see page 23).

• Input selection is incorrect.

c Select the input source correctly using the INPUT key 

(see page 22).

• The computer signal is not set to output to an external monitor.

c Set the computer signal to output to an external monitor

(see page 16).

• The computer signal is set to output to both the LCD of the 

computer and external monitor.
c Set the computer signal to output only to the external monitor 

(see page 16).

The picture is noisy.

• Noise may appear on the background depending on the 

combination of the numbers of dot input from the connector and 
numbers of pixel on the LCD panel.
c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer.

The picture from INPUT A 
connector is colored 
strange.

• Setting for INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect.

c Select RGB or COMPONENT for INPUT-A in the SET 

SETTING menu according to the input signal (see page 30).

“Please check INPUT-A 
setting.” appears in spite of 
inputting the correct signal 
from INPUT A.

• Setting for INPUT-A in the SET SETTING menu is incorrect.

c Select RGB or COMPONENT for INPUT-A in the SET 

SETTING menu according to the input signal (see page 30).

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On-screen display does not 
appear.

• STATUS in the SET SETTING menu has been set to OFF.

c Set STATUS in the SET SETTING menu to ON (see page 30).

Color balance is incorrect.

• Picture has not been adjusted properly.

c Adjust the picture (see page 27).

• Projector is set to wrong color system.

c Set COLOR SYS in the PICTURE CTRL menu to match the 

color system being input (see page 27).

The picture is too dark.

• Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly.

c Adjust the contrast or brightness in the PICTURE CTRL menu 

properly (see page 27).

The picture is not clear.

• Picture is out of focus.

c Adjust the focus (see page 23).

• Condensation has occurred on the lens.

c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on.

The picture appears too 
small on the screen.

• SHIFT in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 

properly.
c Adjust SHIFT in the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see 

page 28).

The picture flickers.

• DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu has not been adjusted 

properly.
c Adjust DOT PHASE in the INPUT SETTING menu properly 

(see page 28).

No sound.

• Cable is disconnected or the connections are wrong.

c Check that the proper connections have been made (see page 

16).

When sound is input 
through AUDIO connector, 
sound comes through one 
channel only.

• Monaural sound is being input through the AUDIO connector.

c Input stereo sound.

The Remote Commander 
does not work.

• The Remote Commander batteries are dead.

c Replace with new batteries (see page 14).

• The front/rear remote control detector is near the fluorescent lamp.

c Change the setting of SIRCS RECEIVER in the SET SETTING 

menu (see page 30).

The joystick, R CLICK, or 
L CLICK key does not 
function.

• The mouse port on the computer does not recognize the mouse 

cable.
c Restart the computer.

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Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.

The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes.

• The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.

c Attach the cover securely (see page 31).

The LAMP/COVER 
indicator lights up.

• The lamp has reached the end of its life.

c Replace the lamp (see page 31).

• The lamp becomes a high temperature.

c Wait for 90 seconds to cool down the lamp and turn on the 

power again (see page 31).

The FAN/TEMP indicator 
flashes.

• The fan is broken.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

The FAN/TEMP indicator 
lights up.

• The internal temperature is unusually high.

c Check to see if nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.

Both the LAMP/COVER 
and FAN/TEMP  indicators 
light up.

• The electrical system breaks down.

c Consult with qualified Sony personnel.

High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min.

• Internal temperature is too high.

c Turn off the power.
c Check to see if 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 a computer is too 

high.
c Set the setting of output to SVGA (VPL-CS2) or XGA (VPL-

CX1) (see page 16).

Please check INPUT-A 
setting.

• You have input RGB signal from the computer when INPUT-A in 

the SET SETTING menu is set to COMPONENT.
c Set INPUT-A correctly (see page 30).

NO INPUT

• No input signal

c Check connections (see page 16).

Not applicable!

• You have pressed the wrong key.

c Press the appropriate key.

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Notes on Installation

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Do not install the projector in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the projector.

• 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 

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inches) around the unit. 

• Be careful that the ventilation holes may 

inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.

• 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.

Avoid installing the unit in a location where 
there is a lot of dust; otherwise, the air filter 
will be obstructed. The dust blocking the air 
through the filter may cause raising the 
internal heat of the projector. Clean it up 
periodically.

Do not use the projector under the following 
conditions.

Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.

Do not install the unit other than on the floor.
Avoid using when the unit is tilted out of the 
range of the adjuster setting. Such 
installation may cause malfunction.

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Specifications

Other

Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.

Projection system

3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection 

system

LCD panel

VPL-CS2: 0.7-inch TFT LCD 

panel, 1,440,000 pixels 
(480,000 pixels 

×

 3)

VPL-CX1: 0.7-inch TFT LCD  

panel, 2,359,296 pixels 
(786,432 pixels 

×

 3)

Lens

1.3 times zoom lens 

f 28.7 to 37.4 mm/F 1.7 to 2.1

Lamp

120 W UHP

Projection picture size

Range: 40 to 150 inches (diagonal 

measure)

Light output

VPL-CS2: ANSI lumen

1)

 600 lm

VPL-CX1: ANSI lumen

1)

 550 lm

Throwing distance 

VPL-CS2 (When the SVGA signal 

is input)

40-inch: 1580 to 2010 mm

(62 

1

/

4

 to 79 

5

/

32

 inches)

60-inch: 2390 to 3060 mm

(94 

1

/

8

 to 120 

1

/

2

 inches)

80-inch: 3210 to 4100 mm

(126 

1

/

2

 to 161 

1

/

2

 inches)

100-inch: 4030 to 5150 mm

(158 

11

/

16

 to 202 

7

/

8

 inches)

120-inch: 4850 to 6200 mm

(191 to 244 

1

/

8

 inches)

150-inch: 6080 to 7780 mm

(239 

1

/

2

 to 306 

3

/

8

 inches)

VPL-CX1 (When the XGA signal 

is input)

40-inch: 1580 to 2020 mm

(62 

1

/

4

 to 79 

9

/

16

 inches)

60-inch: 2400 to 3070 mm

(94 

1

/

2

 to 121 inches)

80-inch: 3230 to 4120 mm

(127 

1

/

4

 to 162 

1

/

4

 inches)

100-inch: 4050 to 5180 mm

(159 

1

/

2

 to 204 inches)

120-inch: 4870 to 6230 mm

(191 

7

/

8

 to 245 

3

/

8

 inches)

150-inch: 6100 to 7810 mm

(240 

1

/

4

 to 307 

5

/

8

 inches)

1) ANSI lumen is a measuring method of 

American National Standard IT 7.228.