Sony VPL-CX85 User Manual
Simple Mode
Air Shot simple mode is a revolutionary new way of
presenting, allowing you to establish wireless
communication between the projector and a PC and to
instantly begin a presentation. This feature is easy to use
even for those not familiar with setting up wireless
network systems.
presenting, allowing you to establish wireless
communication between the projector and a PC and to
instantly begin a presentation. This feature is easy to use
even for those not familiar with setting up wireless
network systems.
Making Air Shot wireless presentations is as
easy as 1, 2, 3!
easy as 1, 2, 3!
1) Simply insert the wireless LAN
card into the VPL-CX85, and
turn on the projector.
turn on the projector.
2) Then, plug the USB wireless
LAN module into your PC...
3) The image on your PC is
automatically projected from
the VPL-CX85.
the VPL-CX85.
Note: The Projector Station for Air Shot software
application must be installed on the PC the first time the
projector’s Air Shot feature is
used. This can be done by simply
plugging the USB storage media
into your PC and following the
“Setup Wizard” instructions on
your PC display.
application must be installed on the PC the first time the
projector’s Air Shot feature is
used. This can be done by simply
plugging the USB storage media
into your PC and following the
“Setup Wizard” instructions on
your PC display.
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When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, the user must be logged into
an account with computer administrator access.
LAN Connection Capability
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In office environments with a wireless LAN capability, the
VPL-CX85 can be accessed via a wireless LAN access point
and used by any PC on the LAN. This configuration is
convenient for remote maintenance and control of the
projector.
VPL-CX85 can be accessed via a wireless LAN access point
and used by any PC on the LAN. This configuration is
convenient for remote maintenance and control of the
projector.
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Simple mode cannot be used in this configuration. An IEEE 802.11b-
compliant wireless LAN access point is required. Channels: 1 to 11. WEP:
128-bit (104) / 64-bit (40). Air Shot may not function properly in certain
wireless LAN environments
compliant wireless LAN access point is required. Channels: 1 to 11. WEP:
128-bit (104) / 64-bit (40). Air Shot may not function properly in certain
wireless LAN environments
High-Speed Image Transfer
Wireless connections can sometimes introduce delays
when transmitting images to the projector. However, the
VPL-CX85 employs a Sony original compression and
transmission technique allowing for smooth presentations
with high-quality images.
when transmitting images to the projector. However, the
VPL-CX85 employs a Sony original compression and
transmission technique allowing for smooth presentations
with high-quality images.
Security Feature
The Air Shot wireless feature offers a high level of security
preventing cross-communication between projectors and
PCs by using an encryption function, WEP (Wired
Equivalency Protection).
preventing cross-communication between projectors and
PCs by using an encryption function, WEP (Wired
Equivalency Protection).
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This secure transmission
function is automatically set even in Simple Mode.
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Sony cannot guarantee the security of wireless communications.
Multi-Connection Capability
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Up to five VPL-CX85 data projectors can be connected
wirelessly, with the image from a single PC projected on
each. This feature is ideal for large venues in which
images have to be projected from various locations.
wirelessly, with the image from a single PC projected on
each. This feature is ideal for large venues in which
images have to be projected from various locations.
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Simple mode cannot be used in this configuration. Up to 5 projectors can
be connected to a single PC.
be connected to a single PC.
Web Browser Access
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In any of the various Air Shot configurations, including
Simple Mode, LAN Configuration, and Multi-Connection
Configuration, all VPL-CX85 projectors can be accessed
via a web browser. The setup menu can be changed and
maintenance information can be obtained via a user-
friendly GUI.
Simple Mode, LAN Configuration, and Multi-Connection
Configuration, all VPL-CX85 projectors can be accessed
via a web browser. The setup menu can be changed and
maintenance information can be obtained via a user-
friendly GUI.
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Requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
PC
PC
PC
Access point
Projector