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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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...hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...unit. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - 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...
...hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device...unit. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - 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...
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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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"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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... required connections. This manual contains explanations for Network (on the CD-ROM. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the projector. On Macintosh system, you have to pay attention when handling and using this manual) This Operating...only) This is installed to read only the Operating Instructions. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Software (on the CDROM) (this projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to...
... required connections. This manual contains explanations for Network (on the CD-ROM. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the projector. On Macintosh system, you have to pay attention when handling and using this manual) This Operating...only) This is installed to read only the Operating Instructions. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Software (on the CDROM) (this projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to...
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... the lamp timer. High picture quality 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, allowing use two or more projectors in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74...
... the lamp timer. High picture quality 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, allowing use two or more projectors in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74...
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...lamp cover or air filter cover 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 the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. The fan ...mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. For details, see page 51. To turn it is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this button again. Location and Function of the image. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU ...
...lamp cover or air filter cover 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 the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. The fan ...mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. For details, see page 51. To turn it is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this button again. Location and Function of the image. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU ...
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... a computer. 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 audio output of items in use. g PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to the monitor...
... a computer. 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 audio output of items in use. g PUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys Used to the monitor...
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... g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the model. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote ...Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. Remote Commander 17 Overview...
... g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the model. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote ...Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. Remote Commander 17 Overview...
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...while a signal is not provided in this projector. This function is available when the PC signal is displayed on the projector. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs ...the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input. g FREEZE key...
...while a signal is not provided in this projector. This function is available when the PC signal is displayed on the projector. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs ...the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input. g FREEZE key...
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... 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 size of the lens VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size... Distance 1.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.5 8.1 9.8 (4.3) (6.2) (8.5) (10.5) (12.8) (16.1) (19.4) (21.3) (26.6) (32.2) Maximum Distance 1.5 2.2 3.0 3.7 4.5 5.6 6.7 7.5 9.4 11.3 (4.9) (7.2) (9.8) (12.1) (14.8) (18.4) (22.0) (24.6) (30.8) (37.1) Installing the Projector 21
... 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 size of the lens VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size... Distance 1.3 1.9 2.6 3.2 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.5 8.1 9.8 (4.3) (6.2) (8.5) (10.5) (12.8) (16.1) (19.4) (21.3) (26.6) (32.2) Maximum Distance 1.5 2.2 3.0 3.7 4.5 5.6 6.7 7.5 9.4 11.3 (4.9) (7.2) (9.8) (12.1) (14.8) (18.4) (22.0) (24.6) (30.8) (37.1) Installing the Projector 21
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... screen. • When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 84 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the...
... screen. • When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 84 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the...
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...-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network"....) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. loose connections...
...-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network"....) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. loose connections...
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...external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more information, refer to a VCR. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer. For details,...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 ...
...external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more information, refer to a VCR. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer. For details,...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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.../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 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the ...B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the...
.../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 key. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the ...B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the...
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... type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your ...computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the projector. Use the adjuster to the...
... type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your ...computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the projector. Use the adjuster to the...
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... the Menu Language 29 B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays... 1 Front remote control 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, then press the B or ENTER key...
... the Menu Language 29 B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays... 1 Front remote control 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, then press the B or ENTER key...
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...-M 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. Be please aware that is not displayed due to select a menu, then press ...adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is shown in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Press the ENTER key. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the setting: Press...
...-M 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. Be please aware that is not displayed due to select a menu, then press ...adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is shown in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Press the ENTER key. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the setting: Press...
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... Picture..." Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. appears on the "Adjust Signal..." To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want...the Remote Commander. Using a MENU 35 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen.
... Picture..." Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. appears on the "Adjust Signal..." To reset items that have been adjusted Select the item that you want...the Remote Commander. Using a MENU 35 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen.
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...(VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of that signal are legally protected. You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu. This projector has 20 types of user memories for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News...• Full 2:The original image is recalled from the preset memory to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of the LCD. When an unpreset signal is displayed as 0. If more than 20 user memory items are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest...
...(VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of that signal are legally protected. You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu. This projector has 20 types of user memories for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News...• Full 2:The original image is recalled from the preset memory to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of the LCD. When an unpreset signal is displayed as 0. If more than 20 user memory items are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest...