World-class Brightness and Networking, Now with High Speed Wireless Ideal for Meeting Room and Class Room Installations
WIRELESS NETWORK PROJECTOR

VPL-CX86

This powerful projector delivers 3000 ANSI Lumens*1 the brightest in the compact portable class ideal for your most demanding installations. This projector features high-speed wireless access based on the industry standard 802.11b/g wireless protocols, and comes with the wireless device for your computer and the self-configuring software that forms a secure communication link with the projector. It really couldnt be much easier! This projector also features wired connection options such as dual video in and video monitor out. For example, this lets users project educational materials from their desktop computers while continuing to see the material on their monitors. Your IT Manager and Business Manager will both love its cost-effective power. Automatic setup functions make it easy for presenters to use. Powerful networking functions let you monitor and control projector status remotely using the built-in web server and SNMP compliance for vastly simplified service and maintenance in multi-projector installations. The VPL-CX86 projector is a smart investment for powerful presentations.
Wireless Presentations Automatic Setup Off-axis Adjustment Networking Capabilities

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IRELESS ETWORK

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Projection System Panel Lens Lamp Screen Size Keystone Correction Range Light Output Color System Resolution Acceptable Signals Computer Video

ROJECTOR

3 LCD panels, 1 lens projection system 0.79-Inch XGA LCD panel, 786,432 (1024 x 768 x 3) pixels 1.2 times, f23.5 to 28.2 mm, F 1.6 to 1.78 190W UHP 40 to 300 inches (viewable area, measured diagonally) Max. +/- 30 degrees vertically, +/- 20 degrees horizontally 3000 ANSI lm *1 NTSC3.58, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 Video: 750 TV lines, RGB: 1024 x 768 pixels fH: 19 to 92KHz, fV: 48 to 92Hz (Up to SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 fV: 60Hz) 15kHz RGB 50/60Hz, Progressive Component 50/60Hz, DTV (480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60P, 575/50P, 540/60P, 720/60P, 720/50P, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), Composite Video, Y/C Video Mono 1W (Max.) x 1 Composite Video: RCA pin Jack S VIDEO: Y/C Mini DIN 4-pin Audio: stereo minijack RGB/Component: Analog RGB/Component: (HD D-sub 15 pin Female x1); Audio: Stereo minijack (A/B) RGB: Analog RGB (HD-D-sub 15-pin Female x 1); Audio: Stereo minijack (A/B) Up (female) x 1 x1 x1 Monitor out: HD D-sub 15-pin (female) Audio Out (variable out): Stereo minijack RS-232C: D-sub 9-pin UL60950 listed, cUL (CSA 60950), FCC Class B, IC Class B, DEMKO (EN60950), CE (LVD, EMC), C-Tick, Dentori, VCCI Class B Class 2, 1mW output 328 x 92.6 x 283.8 mm / 13 x 3.75 x 11.25 inches (without feet) Approximately 3.8 kg / 8 lb 6 oz AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz Max: 280W; Standby 7W (standard), 0.5W (Low) 0 to 35 C degrees (32 to 95 F degrees) 35 to 85% (no condensation) -20 to 60 C degrees (-4 to 140 F degrees) 10 to 90% 15 Remote Commander unit: RM-PJM17, AA (R6) size battery (2) Presentation Tool: RM-PJP1, AAA (R03) size Battery (2) HD D-sub 15-pin cable (2m) (1) USB cable A type - B type (1) Wireless LAN card: SWU-GEG100A USB Wireless LAN module: IFU-WLM2 Carrying Case Security Label Air Filter (for replacement) Quick Reference Manual Safety Regulations CD-ROM (Instruction Manuals, Software)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Wireless Presentations
This projector is equipped with Sonys innovative Air Shot technology, used in the industry standard 802.11b/g wireless protocols. Fast, easy and smart cableless presentations.

Speaker

INPUT/OUTPUT

Video Input

Input A Input B USB Wireless LAN slot Memory Stick slot OUTPUT REMOTE Safety Regulations

Automatic Setup

No more fussing! Just plug it in and turn it on the projector raises, keystone corrects, and locates the input all automatically. your presentation! You can concentrate on

Laser Type

GENERAL
Dimension (WxHxD) Mass Power Requirements Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity OSD (Language)

Off-axis Adjustment

With Sonys Side Shot horizontal keystone correction, you get the added convenience of placing the projector off-axis from the center of the screen when needed.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Networking Capabilities
Monitor and control projector status over the network using the built-in web server and SNMP compliance. Vastly simplifies service and maintenance in multiprojector or multiple building installations.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Replacement Projector Lamp LMP C190 Additional USB Wireless LAN Module IFU-WLM2 Signal Cable SMF-402

*1 ANSI lumen is a standard measuring method of the American National Standards Institute IT7.228. Since there is no uniform method of measuring brightness, specifications will vary among manufacturers.
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656
2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Sony, Air Shot, Memory Stick, Remote Commander and Side Shot are trademarks of Sony. All trademarks referenced herein are trademarks of Sony or their respective owners.

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Data Projector

Operating Instructions for Memory Stick

VPL-CX86 VPL-CX76

2005 Sony Corporation
VPL-CX86/CX76 2-634-401-12 (1)
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Table of Contents

Overview

Features... 3 Precautions... 4 About This Manual.. 4 About a Memory Stick. 5
Setting/Displaying the Picture File
Operating the Picture File..19 Protecting an Important File.22 Rotating a Picture File.22 Registering a File as the Startup Picture..22 Deleting a Picture File.22 Showing/Hiding the Picture File Information..22 Switching the Sound of a Movie File..22 Sorting the Picture Files.23 Displaying Still Picture Files or Movie Files Only.23

Setting Up

Using the Memory Stick. 10 Operating the Memory Stick Home.. 11

Viewing the Slide

Sliding Material for a Presentation Presentation Viewer.. 12 Executing the Slide Show Promptly.. 13 Switching the File Display Mode.. 13 Repeating the Slide Show.. 13 Starting a Slide Show from the Selected Index Picture. 13 Setting the Autorun Function.. 13 Sliding a Picture File Picture Viewer.. 14 Starting a Slide Show from the Selected Index Picture. 16 Displaying a Picture File on the Full Screen.. 16 Executing the Slide Show Promptly.. 16 Playing Back a Movie File. 17 Executing the Slide Show Promptly.. 18

Useful Settings

Displaying the Picture Files Recorded by a Digital Camera Only.24 Starting a Presentation Automatically Autorun.25 Projecting a Selected File When the Power is Turned on Startup.26

Operating Memory Stick

Displaying the Memory Stick Information..27 Formatting a Memory Stick..27

Troubleshooting..28

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Features
When you memorize presentation material converted by the Projector Station for Presentation (supplied software) or a picture file recorded by a digital camera in the Memory Stick, you can easily make effective presentations without a computer.

Startup

When the power is turned on, the selected picture file is projected for about 30 seconds. You can adjust the focus and zoom without a signal from other equipment. You can also select the original picture or the registered picture file in the Memory Stick.

Presentation Viewer

After you have converted Microsoft PowerPoint files by the Projector Station for Presentation to a file which offers the most advantages for projection on the projector, you can make a slide show.

Picture Viewer

You can make the slide show or display on the screen by using a JPEG still picture file (DCF 1)-compatible) recorded by a digital camera and an MPEG1 movie file recorded by Sony MPEG MOVIE etc. You can set the effect of the slide when it is displayed, and the way (automatic or manual) the slide is exchanged.
Usable MPEG1 files: MPEG MOVIE, MPEG MOVIE AD, MPEG MOVIE EX, MPEG MOVIE HQ, MPEG MOVIE HQX, MPEG MOVIE CV, MPEG1 of VAIO Giga pocket (equivalent to a Video CD)

DCF: Design rules for Camera File systems

Digital Camera Mode

This unit can choose and display JPEG and MPEG1 picture files recorded by a digital camera (DCF-compatible) only from among picture files stored in a Memory Stick.

Autorun

When the Memory Stick with the picture file for which the Autorun function is set by the Projector Station for Presentation or in Memory Stick Home is inserted in the Memory Stick slot, the input is automatically switched to Memory Stick and the slide show starts.

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Precautions
To prevent data loss, make backups of data frequently. In no event will Sony be liable for any loss of data. Unauthorized recording may be contrary to the provisions of copyright law. The software may be modified or changed by Sony without prior notice.

About This Manual

This manual explains the operations for viewing the picture files stored in the Memory Stick. For details on making the presentation material, see the Operating Instructions of the Projector Station for Presentation (CDROM, supplied). For operations other than by the Memory Stick, see the supplied Operating Instructions.
Precautions / About This Manual

About a Memory Stick

On Memory Stick
Memory Stick is a compact-size IC recording medium with a large capacity. It has been designed not only for exchanging/ sharing digital data among Memory Stick complaint products, but also for serving as an insertable/removable external storage medium that can save data. Memory Stick offers two different sizes: standard size and smaller Duo size. Memory Stick Duo can become the same size as standard Memory Stick by attaching itself to a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, so that it can be also used by products complaint with standard size Memory Stick. We also have other types of media available in our line-up. Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick PRO Duo have larger storage capacities.
* Operation in all compliant devices are not guaranteed.
MagicGate Memory Stick Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology. Memory Stick-ROM Memory Stick-ROM stores prerecorded, read-only data. You cannot record on Memory Stick-ROM or erase pre-recorded data. Memory Stick (with memory select function) This is a Memory Stick that has (128MB) plural memory in it. You can select memory to use for whatever purposes through the memory select switch on the back of the Memory Stick. You cannot use all the available memory at the same time and/or continuously.

Available types of Memory Stick for the projector
Memory Stick Media Compatibility Chart
Recording/ Playback Memory Stick Memory Stick (with memory select function) Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer) Memory Stick Duo (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer) Memory Stick-ROM MagicGate Memory Stick MagicGate Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo a

Types of Memory Stick

Memory Stick is available in the following six types to meet various functional requirements. Memory Stick Duo Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology and can be used only with Memory Stick Duo compliant products. Memory Stick Memory Stick stores any type of data except copyright-protected data that requires the MagicGate copyright protection technology. Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer) Equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection and compatible with high speed data transfer. This Memory Stick can be used with the Memory Stick compliant devices, MagicGate Memory Stick compliant devices, and the Memory Stick PRO compliant devices*. The projector is not compatible with the high speed data transfer function of this Memory Stick.
playback only a*1 a*1*2*3
*1:Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed. *2:Does not support high speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3:The projector has been demonstrated as operable with a 1 GB Memory Stick
PRO manufactured by Sony Corporation. The projector has not been demonstrated as operable with a Memory Stick PRO that exceeds 1 GB in capacity. Also, the projector does not support a Memory Stick PRO that exceeds 2 GB in capacity.
Note on Memory Stick Duo/ Memory Stick PRO Duo
For VPL-CX86: To use a Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo with this unit, attach it to a Memory Stick Duo adapter before inserting it into the unit. If you insert a Memory Stick Duo/ Memory Stick PRO Duo without the Memory Stick Duo adapter, you may be unable to remove the Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo. Make sure to attach a Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo to the adapter in the right direction. Make sure to insert a Memory Stick Duo adapter in the right direction. Otherwise, the unit may be damaged. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adapter without a Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo attached. Doing so may result in malfunction of the unit. For VPL-CX76: This product has a slot that can take both standard size and Duo size. All the products with such a slot as this is equipped with a system which automatically measures the size of an inserted medium. That's why both standard-size Memory Stick and smaller Memory Stick Duo can be used on this product without any Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Do not insert multiple Memory Sticks at the same time. It might cause damage to the product. When you use Memory Stick Duo on this product, please make sure to insert it in the right direction. Inserting it in a wrong direction might cause damages to the product. Memory Stick Duo should be kept away from small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it. When you use a Memory Stick Duo with this unit, do not attach a Memory Stick Duo adaptor to them.

We do not guarantee the operation of the projector when using a Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO manufactured by other manufacturers. When using a Memory Stick Duo in the VPL-CX86, always insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo adapter sold separately. If you insert a Memory Stick Duo without the Memory Stick Duo adapter, you may be unable to remove the Memory Stick Duo.
Note on Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer)
As to Memory Stick PRO and Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer), the projector does not support high speed data transfer using a parallel interface.
Note on Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer)
Transfer speed when using Memory Stick (compatible with MagicGate/high speed data transfer) varies and is dependent upon Memory Stick compliant products.
Note on memory capacity of Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick PRO features vary by and are dependent upon the design of host hardware devices. Memory Stick PRO Media slot: The projector does not support MagicGate copyright protection technology. does not support access control security function.

Available File Capacity

This unit is designed to be capable of playing a file with a capacity of less than 2 GB stored in the Memory Stick.
Note on data read/write speed
Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick and Memory Stick compliant product you use.
A formatting (initializing) process is executed for the selected memory only. Remaining memory display reflects only selected memory information. Error display reflects only selected memory information. Each memory is handled individually by selecting it.

What is MagicGate?

MagicGate is the general name of a copyright protection technology developed by Sony.

Note on Access Control

This is a function that enables a unique key possessed by each product to protect a Memory Stick from being read/written, so that confidential data will not be accessed or erased by other people. This product cannot read/write any data in a Memory Stick locked by Access Control of another product. If you need this product to read/write data in such a medium, the medium should be unlocked by the product that locked it.

Format to save a file

Material for a presentation converted by the Projector Station for Presentation is saved in the following file formats in the Memory Stick. Image files (DCF-compatible) compressed in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format (extension.jpg). The Sony Projector Presentation file (SPP file), which is an original file format of Sony. This file integrates information such as destination and setting information of the image file, etc.

Note on Memory Stick (with memory select function)
You cannot use all the available memory at the same time and/or continuously. Do not use the memory select switch while the Memory Stick is connected to any compatible device that is compatible for use with this feature, as this may cause a malfunction. If you use the memory select function while the Memory Stick is connected to any compatible device and there is a malfunction, we will not honor the guarantee. When using the memory select switch, make sure to firmly move the switch to the end. If you do not switch it completely, it may cause a problem or malfunction. Check your memory selection on Memory Stick before inserting it into the Memory Stick slot of the compatible device. When you use Memory Stick with memory select function, you can choose the type of memory by switching the memory select switch. As the compatible device will only access the memory selected by you, note the following:
Before using a Memory Stick
Terminal Writeprotect tab Labeling position
When you set the Memory Stick erasure prevention switch to Lock, data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased.
* Some Memory Stick (Memory Stick Duo) are not equipped with an erasure prevention switch. When using a Memory Stick without an erasure prevention switch, be careful not to edit or erase data by mistake.
Use a sharp object, such as a ballpoint pen, to move the Memory Stick Duo/ Memory Stick PRO Duo erasure prevention switch.
Data may be damaged if: You remove the Memory Stick or turn off the unit while it is reading or writing data. You use the Memory Stick in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or electric noise. We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data that you record on Memory Stick.
this unit. To use a Memory Stick that has been formatted on a personal computer, the Memory Stick must be reformatted on this unit. If it is not reformatted, all data stored on Memory Stick will be lost.
Notes on image data compatibility
Image data files saved to a Memory Stick by using the software conforming to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). JPEG files converted by Adobe Photoshop, etc. must be converted to JPEG format (DCF-compatible) again by the Projector Station for Presentation.
Do not attach anything other than the supplied label to the Memory Stick labeling position. Attach the label so that it does not stick out beyond the labeling position. Do not write forcefully on Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Duo memo area. Carry and store the Memory Stick in its case. Do not touch the terminal of the Memory Stick with anything, including your finger or metallic objects. Does not strike, bend, or drop the Memory Stick. Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick. Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet. Do not use or store the Memory Stick in a location that is: Extremely hot, such as in a car parked in the sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive substances

Access Lamp

If the access lamp is turned on or is flashing, data is being read from or written to the Memory Stick. At this time, do not shake the computer or projector or subject them to shock. Do not turn off the power of the computer and projector or remove the Memory Stick. This may damage the data.

About Trademarks

Microsoft and PowerPoint are registered trademarks and trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and /or other countries. Compact Flash is a trademark of the SanDisk Corporation in the United States. VAIO is trademark of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick PRO and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick PRO Duo and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About formatting Memory Stick
When Memory Stick are shipped from the factory, they are already formatted to a special standard. When you format Memory Stick, we recommend formatting them on this unit. Caution when formatting Memory Sticks on a personal computer Pay attention to the following points when formatting Memory Stick on a personal computer. Operation of Memory Stick formatted on a personal computer is not guaranteed on
Memory Stick-ROM and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MagicGate Memory Stick is trademark of Sony Corporation. MagicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Using the Memory Stick
Insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick slot on the side of the projector until it clicks. For VPL-CX86
To remove the Memory Stick When the access lamp is turned off, press the Memory Stick and remove your hand. As the lock is released, remove the Memory Stick.

Access lamp

Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick in the direction of the arrow.

For VPL-CX76

Memory Stick
Insert the Memory Stick with the arrow mark pointing toward the Memory Stick slot. Do not insert the Memory Stick into the wireless LAN card slot. You cannot insert the Memory Stick into the wireless LAN card slot even if you use the Memory Stick Duo adapter compliant with the Compact Flash slot. A Memory Stick inserted into the Memory Stick slot on the projector cannot be accessed from the Projector Station for Presentation.
Operating the Memory Stick Home
The initial display for Memory Stick input is the Memory Stick Home. The Memory Stick Home is used for setting and executing an event (e.g., selecting the viewer), setting the Autorun and Startup and formatting the Memory Stick. The guide for the key operation is displayed at the bottom of the Memory Stick Home display. Use the Remote Commander or the control panel for setting. The selected item is displayed in yellow. For details on each operation, see the relevant page.

Use the M or m key to make the setting for an item, then press the ENTER key.

Press the Stick.

key to select Memory
The Memory Stick Home appears.

Memory Stick Home mark

Title or folder name for the selected contents
First picture file of the selected content
Use the M or m key to select the desired item, then press the ENTER key.
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Sliding Material for a Presentation Presentation Viewer
After you have converted Microsoft PowerPoint files by the Projector Station for Presentation to a file which offers the most advantages for projection on the projector, you can make a slide show. For details on making the presentation material, see the Operating Instructions of the Projector Station for Presentation (CDROM, supplied).
Select Presentation Viewer, then press the ENTER key. Select Select Folder, then press the ENTER key.
The Select Folder menu appears.
The Presentation Viewer can select the contents in units of a folder in which multiple JPEG files are contained. In the above illustration, there are three lots of contents of presentation material: Presentation 1, Presentation 2 and Presentation 3. To select the contents which are not displayed, press the , key to select the slider in the Select Folder menu and press the m or M key. The next three lots of contents appear.
Select Select, then press the ENTER key.
A drop-down list appears.
Select the contents for the presentation, then press the ENTER key.
The title name of the selected presentation material and the first picture file is displayed.
Select Slide Show, then press the ENTER key. Select Start, then press the ENTER key.
Select Index Display in Memory Stick Home, then press the ENTER key. Select the setting, then press the ENTER key.
Normal: to display a picture file Thumbnail: to display thumbnails of the picture files contained in the selected contents
To execute the slide show
When you create presentation material using Projector Station for Presentation, if the slide show setting is set to Auto, the slide show is executed according to the settings made by the Projector Station for Presentation. When you want to end the slide show, press the or ENTER key. If the slide show setting is set to Manual, press the following keys for the slide show. , : to display the next slide < : to display the previous slide : to end the slide show

Repeating the Slide Show

Select Slide Show in Memory Stick Home, then press the ENTER key. Select Repeat, then press the ENTER key.
On: to execute the slide show repeatedly Off: to execute the slide show one time only

Displaying a Picture File on the Full Screen
Select a picture file in the thumbnail display, then press the ENTER key. Select Full Screen, then press the ENTER key.
The selected picture file is enlarged on the full screen.
Select Close to return to Memory Stick Home before executing the slide show in Step 10 of Sliding a Picture File Picture Viewer (see page 14)
To execute the slide show with the picture on the full screen
Press the following keys. , : to display slides forward (The slide show ends at the last picture file.) < : to display slides backward (The slide show ends at the first picture file.) : to return to Memory Stick Home
As the settings are memorized even if you change the input after the setting of steps 1 to 9 of Sliding a Picture File Picture Viewer, press the key on the Remote Commander just as you start the presentation. The input is changed to Memory Stick. Press the key again and the slide show starts promptly. To end the slide show, press the or ENTER key when Advan. Slds. is set to Auto, or
Press the M, m, < or , key to select the picture file from which you want to start the slide show, and press the ENTER key.
press the key when Advan. Slds. is set to Manual.
Playing Back a Movie File
You can play back a movie using the Movie Player displayed on the screen when Advan. Slds. is set to Manual. You can also start movie playback by selecting a movie file in the thumbnail display mode.
When a movie file is selected by pressing the < or , key, the Movie Player appears on the screen. Operate the Movie Player as follows: [Movie Player]
The Movie Player cannot be displayed when Advan. Slds. is set to Auto. The unit can play back an MPEG1 movie file recorded by the Sony MPEG MOVIE, etc. (Movies may occasionally skip when you watch them.) Usable MPEG1 files: MPEG MOVIE AD/ EX/HQ/HQX/CV, MPEG1 of VAIO Giga pocket (equivalent to a video CD).
Follow steps 1 to 7 of Sliding a Picture File Picture Viewer. Set Advan. Slds. to Manual in the Slide Show setting menu.
N (play/pause) : to play back. During playback, the button display is changed to the X (pause) button. x (stop) : to stop playback Full Screen : to play back on the full screen Menu : to display the index screen [Guide display] < Prev. : to display the previous slide in the movie pause mode. During playback, the guide display is changed to < Rew (rewind). , Next : to display the next slide in the movie pause mode. During playback, the guide display is changed to , FF (fast forward).

To play back a movie

Press N. Playback starts. When the playback is finished, playback stops with the first picture of the movie file displayed. To stop the playback momentarily, press the m key to select x, then press the ENTER key.
Press the ENTER key. Select Start, then press the ENTER key.
To play back on the full screen To execute the slide show
Press the following keys: , : to display the next slide < : to display the previous slide : to end the slide show Select Full Screen, then press the ENTER key. The picture is enlarged on the full screen and playback starts.
When you press the M, m, <, , or ENTER key during playback, the Movie Player reappears on the screen.
For details on operations of the index screen, see Operating the Picture File on page 19.
When the picture size is small, it is not enlarged on the full screen if you select Full Screen.
To return to Memory Stick Home without executing the movie play

Select Return.

As the settings are memorized even if you change the input after the setting of steps 1 to 3 of Playing Back a Movie File, press the key on the Remote Commander just as you start the presentation. The input is changed to Memory Stick. Press the key again and the slide show starts promptly. To end the slide show, press the key.
To start full-screen playback when the thumbnails are displayed
Select a movie file, then press the ENTER key.
The index screen appears (see page 20).
Select Movie Player, then press the ENTER key.
The Movie Player appears.
Select Full Screen, then press the ENTER key.
Playback starts automatically.
To operate the movie file
Select Menu in the Movie Player, then press the ENTER key. The index screen is displayed. Using the index screen, you can show or hide the movie file information, switch the sound, protect important movie files, or delete unnecessary movie files.
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Operating the Picture File
To operate the picture file, display the index screen (see page 20 and page 21).
When a movie file (Movie Player) is selected
To display the index screen, select Menu on the Movie Player. You can perform the following operations using the menu on the index screen: showing/hiding the movie file information, switching the sound, protecting an important movie file and deleting a movie file. For details on the use of the index screen, see the relevant page.
When the Presentation Viewer is displayed
To display the index screen, select the contents in the normal or thumbnail display mode, then press the ENTER key. You can execute the slide show or enlarge a picture file on the full screen using the menu on the index screen. If you press the ENTER key when a full-screen picture is displayed, you can show or hide the picture file information.
When the Picture Viewer is displayed
The possible operations depend on the type of picture file to be selected (still picture/ movie).
You cannot switch the sound of a Movie File in the following cases: When the audio sampling rate is incompatible. When the audio recording mode is monaural. When the audio recording mode is incompatible. Setting/Displaying the Picture File
When Thumbnail is selected for Index Display
To display the index screen, select a thumbnail, then press the ENTER key. You can perform the following operations using the menu on the index screen: displaying a picture file on the full screen, executing a slide show, protecting an important picture file, rotating a picture file (still picture only), registering the startup picture file (still picture only) and deleting a picture file.
When a full-screen still picture file is selected
To display the index screen, press the ENTER key when the picture is displayed on the full screen. You can perform the following operations using the menu on the index screen: showing/hiding the picture file information, protecting an important picture file, rotating a picture file, registering the startup picture file and deleting a picture file.
Index screen of a still picture file
Index screen Appears when a startup file is set. Appears when a file is protected. Appears when the Picture Viewer is displayed.
Index screen of a movie file
Appears for a movie picture.
Appears when a file is protected.

Index screen

Movie Player Slide Show Protect Full Screen Slide Show Protect Rotate Startup Delete Close Rotate Startup Delete
Resolution Resolution Date File name and file format Order of the current content

Showing/Hiding the Picture File Information
Select a picture file, select Information in Menu on the index screen of the fullscreen still picture or on the Movie Player, then press the ENTER key. When you want to display the picture file information, select On. The information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you do not want to display the information, select Off. When the Presentation Viewer is displayed, the number and size (resolution) of the picture file are displayed. When the Picture Viewer is displayed, the number, size (resolution), file format and recorded date of the picture file are displayed.
To cancel the registration of the startup picture
Display the picture setting menu by selecting a thumbnail, select Startup, and press the ENTER key. Press the m or M key to select Cancel, and press the ENTER key.
For a picture file processed on a computer, the renewal date may be displayed instead of the recorded date.
As the setting of Custom is memorized in the Memory Stick, when you want to use the registered picture file as the startup file, insert the Memory Stick in the projector before turning on the projector.
Switching the Sound of a Movie File
Select a movie file, then press the ENTER key. Select Movie Player, then press the ENTER key.

Deleting a Picture File

You can delete the selected picture file or all picture files of the selected contents.
Select Menu, then press the ENTER key. Select Audio Select, then press the ENTER key.
L/R : to hear the left and right sounds L : to hear the left sound R : to hear the right sound
Displaying Still Picture Files or Movie Files Only
You can filter all picture files contained in a folder to display the still picture files or the movie files only.
Select Option in Memory Stick Home, then press the ENTER key. Select File, then press the , or ENTER key. Select Filter, then press the ENTER key. Select the item you want to set, then press the ENTER key.
Still : to display still pictures only Movie : to display movie files only Off : to display all files without filtering
You cannot switch the sound of a Movie File in the following cases: When the audio sampling rate is incompatible. When the audio recording mode is monaural. When the audio recording mode is incompatible.
Sorting the Picture Files

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B Other

Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with Memory Stick Home, check the following. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Problem Cause and solution
Cannot insert the Memory The Memory Stick is not facing in the correct direction. Stick into the drive. c Insert the Memory Stick with the arrow mark pointing toward the Memory Stick slot of the projector. Cannot save a file. The Memory Stick is full. c Delete unwanted files in the Memory Stick. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock. The file is protected. c Release the protect in the Index screen.

Cannot delete a file.

Cannot delete all materials. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock. The file is protected. c Release the protect in the Index screen. Cannot format the Memory Stick. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick has been set to LOCK. c Cancel the lock. The Memory Stick is broken. c Use another Memory Stick.
A Memory Stick inserted into the Memory Stick slot on the Cannot access the Memory Stick inserted projector cannot be accessed from the Projector Station for into the Memory Stick slot Presentation. on the projector from the c Access the Memory Stick using a Memory Stick slot on your Projector Station for computer or an external USB device or an adaptor for the Presentation. Memory Stick. The still picture files in the A Filter is set in the Option menu. JPEG format stored in a c Set Filter to Still or Off. Memory Stick cannot be displayed. The movie picture files in the MPEG1 format stored in a Memory Stick cannot be displayed. A Filter is set in the Option menu. c Set Filter to Movie or Off.
The picture is not projected The file is not DCF-compatible. and or appears. c Make the presentation material by using the Projector Station for Presentation. Movies skip or stutter during playback. This is not a unit malfunction. c For usable movie file format, see page 17.

Problem

Cause and solution
Black bands appear on the The setting of Wide Mode in the INPUT SETTING menu of the upper and lower screen projector may be set to On. during playback of a movie c For setting of Wide Mode, see Operating Instructions of the on the full screen. projector.

Read Only Memory

Access denied
E:\VPL-CX76\2634401121\2634401121VPLCX8676WW\09BCO.fm

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