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3-211-166-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 VPL-CW125 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-211-166-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 VPL-CW125 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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...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 for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not ...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 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu ...
...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 for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not ...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 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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... English only) This is an application software for explanation of this projector. Software (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. On Macintosh system, you have to...
... English only) This is an application software for explanation of this projector. Software (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. On Macintosh system, you have to...
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...VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of the entire system can be projected by tilting it possible to turn the projector... input. For details, refer to adjust or control each projector individually with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on . ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. ...
...VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of the entire system can be projected by tilting it possible to turn the projector... input. For details, refer to adjust or control each projector individually with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on . ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. ...
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...the AC power cord is high or the electrical system has failed. - e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - In the case of the image....the input signal switches. Adjust it is in red when the internal temperature is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, flashes in green when the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. c ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on . Flashes in standby ...
...the AC power cord is high or the electrical system has failed. - e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - In the case of the image....the input signal switches. Adjust it is in red when the internal temperature is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, flashes in green when the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. c ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on . Flashes in standby ...
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When INPUT A or B is output. Refer to the AUDIO connector of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the relevant page. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the input ... to a computer to the video input connector of the monitor. e OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to operate the projector from the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . f VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to external active speakers. VIDEO...
When INPUT A or B is output. Refer to the AUDIO connector of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the relevant page. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the input ... to a computer to the video input connector of the monitor. e OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to operate the projector from the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . f VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to external active speakers. VIDEO...
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...picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with the correct polarity. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the ...Commander 19 f RESET key Resets the value of an item to its clearest while a signal is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is input from the ...
...picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with the correct polarity. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the ...Commander 19 f RESET key Resets the value of an item to its clearest while a signal is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is input from the ...
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... table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input)...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 80 100 120 150 180 ...
... table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input)...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 80 100 120 150 180 ...
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... "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the...
... "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the...
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..., we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of...
..., we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of...
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... audio output (R) VCR A Stereo 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 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN... to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the external monitor may not appear properly. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
... audio output (R) VCR A Stereo 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 VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN... to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a type having two rows of the external monitor may not appear properly. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
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...INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ ... 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 2 4 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1...
...INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ ... 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 2 4 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press the ?/1...
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...details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Depending on the type of your computer's settings. Use the adjuster to the projector varies depending on page 39. 5 Switch the...-C" is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When 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-in the Function Menu on...
...details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Depending on the type of your computer's settings. Use the adjuster to the projector varies depending on page 39. 5 Switch the...-C" is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When 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-in the Function Menu on...
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...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...detector APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 2 4,5,6 3 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the Setup menu,... fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector.
...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...detector APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 2 4,5,6 3 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the Setup menu,... fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector.
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... with no main menu, or in yellow. 3 Select an item. Press the ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is restored. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the setting. The item presently selected is not displayed due to... PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. The items that can be an item that can be set Picture Signal Function ...
... with no main menu, or in yellow. 3 Select an item. Press the ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is restored. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the setting. The item presently selected is not displayed due to... PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. The items that can be an item that can be set Picture Signal Function ...
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menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the item that you want to its factory preset value. appears on the Remote Commander. For details, see page ... the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. Unadjustable items Items that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color...
menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the item that you want to its factory preset value. appears on the Remote Commander. For details, see page ... the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. Unadjustable items Items that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color...
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...switching to be smaller. • 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of input picture element to adjust it will be displayed for the current input signal. You can 38 The...signal from the preset memory, you adjust the data of the LCD. This projector has 20 types of user memories for the following signals is projected fully in the preset memory. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No...
...switching to be smaller. • 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of input picture element to adjust it will be displayed for the current input signal. You can 38 The...signal from the preset memory, you adjust the data of the LCD. This projector has 20 types of user memories for the following signals is projected fully in the preset memory. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No...
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... low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. The Function Menu 39 When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to "On... displays the Start Up Image on the screen after turning on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to cut the sound of the projector. You can be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by the "Smart APA," it will not be readjusted even when the...
... low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. The Function Menu 39 When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to "On... displays the Start Up Image on the screen after turning on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to cut the sound of the projector. You can be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by the "Smart APA," it will not be readjusted even when the...
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...Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu 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. Auto Corrects the horizontal trapezoidal distortion of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. ...
...Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu 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. Auto Corrects the horizontal trapezoidal distortion of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. ...
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... room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the projector. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is set to ...to "On" if you are using a circuit breaker to the projector when you All want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set to "1." Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to ...
... room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the projector. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is set to ...to "On" if you are using a circuit breaker to the projector when you All want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set to "1." Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to ...