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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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... the network presentation. 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. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the...
... the network presentation. 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. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to the...
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...when the projector is located at the front of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for the VPL-CX100. Installation becomes possible in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ ... This function makes it 90 degrees at the rear of the projector and the air filter is turned on the projector. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key...
...when the projector is located at the front of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for the VPL-CX100. Installation becomes possible in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ ... This function makes it 90 degrees at the rear of the projector and the air filter is turned on the projector. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key...
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... in green when the projector is ready to operate. Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. To turn it by pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off... Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in green when the projector is turned on, and when it is ready to operate. - Lights in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of its life...
... in green when the projector is ready to operate. Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. To turn it by pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off... Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in green when the projector is turned on, and when it is ready to operate. - Lights in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of its life...
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...D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the model. When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of video equipment. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. AUDIO - d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the relevant page... keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander 17 Overview w; AUDIO jack Connect to operate the projector from the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of the Remote Commander...
...D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the model. When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of video equipment. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. AUDIO - d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the relevant page... keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander 17 Overview w; AUDIO jack Connect to operate the projector from the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of the Remote Commander...
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... toward the front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is input. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. f RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or... signal is displayed on page 39. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Remote Commander 19 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) ...
... toward the front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is input. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. f RESET key Resets the value of an item to its factory preset value or... signal is displayed on page 39. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Remote Commander 19 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) ...
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...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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 Minimum 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 Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the ...
...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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 Minimum 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 Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the ...
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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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...Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a computer. However, ...any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the...
...Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a computer. However, ...any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the...
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...connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly.... CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer to output the signal to the operating instructions ...
...connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly.... CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer to output the signal to the operating instructions ...
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...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 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 the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to...
...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 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 the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to...
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For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to adjust the picture position. connected to the projector. connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125..." is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote...
For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to adjust the picture position. connected to the projector. connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125..." is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote...
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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 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen...RRSE-M23O2TCE 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 ...
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 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen...RRSE-M23O2TCE 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 ...
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... setting: Press the v or V 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 no main menu, or in the next menu window. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Items... followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with the selected menu appear. Be please aware that is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is ...
... setting: Press the v or V 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 no main menu, or in the next menu window. Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Items... followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with the selected menu appear. Be please aware that is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is ...
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...item that you want to its factory preset value. appears on the "Adjust Picture..." menu of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. appears on the Remote Commander. Note The resetting ... on the screen and the setting of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. 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 menu. Items that cannot be reset ...
...item that you want to its factory preset value. appears on the "Adjust Picture..." menu of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. To clear the menu Press the MENU key. appears on the Remote Commander. Note The resetting ... on the screen and the setting of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. 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 menu. Items that cannot be reset ...
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...Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600 48 1664 See the chart on the Information menu (see page 44). Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100.../ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the wide mode may ...
...Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600 48 1664 See the chart on the Information menu (see page 44). Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100.../ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the wide mode may ...
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...when you press the APA key on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the projector. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and connected again or the input channel is displayed... on the Remote Commander. The Function Menu 39 When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. The Function Menu The Function menu is set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, ...
...when you press the APA key on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the projector. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and connected again or the input channel is displayed... on the Remote Commander. The Function Menu 39 When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. The Function Menu The Function menu is set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, ...
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...: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. When the top of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates...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...
...: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. When the top of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates...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...
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Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to turn the...Manual" from "Auto". • If you can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily ... Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set to "1." You can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander.
Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to turn the...Manual" from "Auto". • If you can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on the projector. The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily ... Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set to "1." You can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander.