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.... For the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. 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. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the addresses given in Canada ...with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. All interface cables used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For the customers in ...
.... For the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. 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. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the addresses given in Canada ...with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. All interface cables used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For the customers in ...
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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 ... the Projector 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 ...
...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 ... the Projector 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 ...
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...turn the projector on/off with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. This prevents the projector from the...filter whenever you to obtain projector status information such as the lamp timer. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of the projector. Installation becomes possible in ...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 on the control panel of the projector...
...turn the projector on/off with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. This prevents the projector from the...filter whenever you to obtain projector status information such as the lamp timer. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of the projector. Installation becomes possible in ...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 on the control panel of the projector...
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... is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. Once the projector is in standby mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. The fan runs ... is on with the ?/1 key. Pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the... Location and Function of the image. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: •...
... is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. Once the projector is in standby mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. The fan runs ... is on with the ?/1 key. Pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the... Location and Function of the image. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: •...
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Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR ... 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 flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the...
Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR ... 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 flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the...
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... Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT... 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 ...of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V ...
... Menu Language 29 The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT... 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 ...of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V ...
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... can be set Picture Signal Function Status: Language: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 PAL SECAM...number, press the v or B key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the... or ENTER key. Some 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. Pop-up menu, in ...
... can be set Picture Signal Function Status: Language: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 PAL SECAM...number, press the v or B key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the... or ENTER key. Some 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. Pop-up menu, in ...
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"Complete!" appears on the screen and the setting of the Lamp timer setting is no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." If...value. For details, see page 45. 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 ...8226; "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. menu of the settings The settings are not displayed on the...
"Complete!" appears on the screen and the setting of the Lamp timer setting is no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." If...value. For details, see page 45. 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 ...8226; "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. menu of the settings The settings are not displayed on the...
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... 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. When the left side...; V: Flips the image vertically. Selects the background color of the trapezoid is input to a lower value (- direction). The brightness of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • 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. When the left side...; V: Flips the image vertically. Selects the background color of the trapezoid is input to a lower value (- direction). The brightness of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear:...
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...an altitude of the Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the projector. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual... press the KEYSTONE key on /off the entire system. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. The ...
...an altitude of the Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the projector. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual... press the KEYSTONE key on /off the entire system. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. The ...
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...audio muting (see page 37). Sound Symptom No sound. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "On" (see page 43). c Set "Status" in the... cable is dim. c Adjust the sound with a new one (see page 36). • The lamp has burnt out or is disconnected or the connections are black edges the screen. The setting of inputting ... Setup menu has been set to match the color system being input (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check Input-A Signal Sel." c Set the "Spakaer" in...
...audio muting (see page 37). Sound Symptom No sound. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "On" (see page 43). c Set "Status" in the... cable is dim. c Adjust the sound with a new one (see page 36). • The lamp has burnt out or is disconnected or the connections are black edges the screen. The setting of inputting ... Setup menu has been set to match the color system being input (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check Input-A Signal Sel." c Set the "Spakaer" in...
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...• The projector is broken. The fan is 25°C. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) ON/STANDBY flashes in orange. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others ...Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Check the setting of the ID MODE keys on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set to cool the lamp and then...
...• The projector is broken. The fan is 25°C. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) ON/STANDBY flashes in orange. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Others ...Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Check the setting of the ID MODE keys on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set to cool the lamp and then...
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...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, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected ...fV: 60 Hz) 1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB, 50/60 Hz Component, 50/60 Hz Progressive component, DTV (480/60i, 575/ 50i, 480/60p, ...
...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, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected ...fV: 60 Hz) 1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB, 50/60 Hz Component, 50/60 Hz Progressive component, DTV (480/60i, 575/ 50i, 480/60p, ...