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3-211-166-14 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 VPL-CW125 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-211-166-14 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 VPL-CW125 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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...perchlorate. Disposal of FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for a digital device pursuant to operate this device must ... Disposal of this device must be regulated due to comply with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the following two conditions: (1)...
...perchlorate. Disposal of FCC Rules. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for a digital device pursuant to operate this device must ... Disposal of this device must be regulated due to comply with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the following two conditions: (1)...
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... (Main Unit 13 Top/Front/Side 13 Rear/Side/Bottom 13 Control Panel 15 Connector Panel 16 Remote Commander 17 VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 ...CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....38 The Function Menu 39 The Installation Menu 41 The Setup Menu 43 The Information Menu 44 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 21 Connecting the Projector...
... (Main Unit 13 Top/Front/Side 13 Rear/Side/Bottom 13 Control Panel 15 Connector Panel 16 Remote Commander 17 VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 ...CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....38 The Function Menu 39 The Installation Menu 41 The Setup Menu 43 The Information Menu 44 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 21 Connecting the Projector...
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"Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 Dimensions 65 Index 68 Table of Contents 5
"Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 Dimensions 65 Index 68 Table of Contents 5
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... About the Supplied Manuals Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This... the network presentation. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. This manual contains explanations for Network (on the CDROM) (this...
... About the Supplied Manuals Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This... the network presentation. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. This manual contains explanations for Network (on the CDROM) (this...
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... correction function), enabling projection from the side of the projector. VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74-inch WXGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on the projector. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you can be projected by ...it is located at the rear or 90 degrees in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. For details, refer to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a computer, if...
... correction function), enabling projection from the side of the projector. VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74-inch WXGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on the projector. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you can be projected by ...it is located at the rear or 90 degrees in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. For details, refer to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a computer, if...
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...operate. For details, see page 51. To turn it is on with the ?/1 key. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on , and when it by pressing this button again. b ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up or flashes under the following conditions:...when the internal temperature is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the ...
...operate. For details, see page 51. To turn it is on with the ?/1 key. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on , and when it by pressing this button again. b ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up or flashes under the following conditions:...when the internal temperature is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the ...
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.... Connector Panel Side 1 2 3 NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 4 5 67 a INPUT C (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various...
.... Connector Panel Side 1 2 3 NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 4 5 67 a INPUT C (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the LAN cable when the network function is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various...
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... to the model. When INPUT A or B is output. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. The volume of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of the speakers can be...audio output of video equipment. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external active speakers. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. ql qk qj qh...
... to the model. When INPUT A or B is output. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. The volume of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of the speakers can be...audio output of video equipment. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external active speakers. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. ql qk qj qh...
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...page 39. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the same names as those on ...the screen. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in this projector. Remote Commander 19 For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is...
...page 39. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the same names as those on ...the screen. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in this projector. Remote Commander 19 For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is...
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...Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (....1) (20.3) (22.6) (28.5) (34.1) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is set to "Full 2") Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) 40 60 ...
...Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (....1) (20.3) (22.6) (28.5) (34.1) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is set to "Full 2") Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) 40 60 ...
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... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands appear...
... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands appear...
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... A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT ...the computer's instruction manual. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use ...
... A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT ...the computer's instruction manual. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use ...
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... signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. For details, refer to a VCR. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped...audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO ...
... signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. For details, refer to a VCR. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped...audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO ...
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... 6 COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME... Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from...
... 6 COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME... Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from...
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... INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector 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: all... VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector. Use the adjuster to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is input to adjust the picture position. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone ...
... INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector 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: all... VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector. Use the adjuster to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is input to adjust the picture position. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone ...
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... B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. Selecting the Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/...INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO...
... B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. Selecting the Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/...INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO...
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... or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Setting menu Display items There are displayed in the next menu window. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone... language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. Some of the display, and there may be an item that can be...
... or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Setting menu Display items There are displayed in the next menu window. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone... language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. Some of the display, and there may be an item that can be...
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.... Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to... its factory preset value. Note The resetting item of the settings The settings are not displayed on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector...
.... Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want to... its factory preset value. Note The resetting item of the settings The settings are not displayed on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector...
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...displayed on page 58 to that of the LCD. If more than 20 user memory items are legally protected. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the original picture. • Full...Memory No. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory, you can also ... is displayed as 0. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No.
...displayed on page 58 to that of the LCD. If more than 20 user memory items are legally protected. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the original picture. • Full...Memory No. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the data for the signal from the preset memory, you can also ... is displayed as 0. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No.