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...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents....complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries ...
...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents....complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries ...
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... Conditions 9 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function of Controls (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 ... 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 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...
... Conditions 9 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function of Controls (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 ... 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 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...
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... you have to the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125...
... you have to the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125...
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... Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
... Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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... describes how to connect the projector to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a computer. When pulling out a cable, be sure to monitor output 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... output Computer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23
... describes how to connect the projector to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a computer. When pulling out a cable, be sure to monitor output 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... output Computer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23
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... (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of ...the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer to output the signal to the instruction manuals...
... (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of ...the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer to output the signal to the instruction manuals...
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..." displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to "Manual." (See page 41.) • If you will not be perfectly adjusted depending on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running... not press any key for about one second instead of the picture and the focus. In this time, you set the "V Keystone" to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring...
..." displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to "Manual." (See page 41.) • If you will not be perfectly adjusted depending on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running... not press any key for about one second instead of the picture and the focus. In this time, you set the "V Keystone" to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring...
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Setting menu Display items There are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. The menu appears. The items that is mainly used for ...the next menu window with an on page 29. Be please aware that can be set or adjusted with no main menu, or in this manual. Press the ENTER key. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a popup menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu...
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Setting menu Display items There are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. The menu appears. The items that is mainly used for ...the next menu window with an on page 29. Be please aware that can be set or adjusted with no main menu, or in this manual. Press the ENTER key. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a popup menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu...
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... lock will not work properly and some parts of when Smart APA is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. When it is set to "Off." If you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is on the security lock function, which locks the... projector once a password has been set to standby mode when the power is set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. Off When set to...
... lock will not work properly and some parts of when Smart APA is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. When it is set to "Off." If you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is on the security lock function, which locks the... projector once a password has been set to standby mode when the power is set . For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. Off When set to...
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... is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. direction). The brightness of the projector. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID ... Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 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 changing the settings of the ...
... is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. direction). The brightness of the projector. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID ... Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 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 changing the settings of the ...
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... Direct Power On Set to "On" if you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the ...distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the supplied Remote Commander. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to "On" at an altitude ...
... Direct Power On Set to "On" if you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the V Keystone setting to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the ...distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the supplied Remote Commander. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to "On" at an altitude ...
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... Maximum 1 W × 1 Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded in NTSC on the Signal menu is input) 40-inch... above. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA panel, 3,280... acceptable preset signals of the projector.
... Maximum 1 W × 1 Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded in NTSC on the Signal menu is input) 40-inch... above. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA panel, 3,280... acceptable preset signals of the projector.
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AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR ...EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) INPUT B ...
AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR ...EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Pin assignment INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) INPUT B ...
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... may be perfectly corrected depending on the Installation menu is set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. 64 "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments VPL-CX125/CX155 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/...a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 b +/-15 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-4 0 VPL-CW125 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p...
... may be perfectly corrected depending on the Installation menu is set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. 64 "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments VPL-CX125/CX155 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/...a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 b +/-15 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-4 0 VPL-CW125 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p...