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... Lamp in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 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 Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...be regulated due to operate this equipment. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). This device complies with the limits for...
... Lamp in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 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 Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...be regulated due to operate this equipment. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). This device complies with the limits for...
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... 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 for ... 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 ...
... 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 for ... 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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... installed to set up and operate the network presentation. This manual contains explanations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher...
... installed to set up and operate the network presentation. This manual contains explanations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher...
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In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features Other Convenient Functions • Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • ... trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of their respective holders.
In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features Other Convenient Functions • Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • ... trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of their respective holders.
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... Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a LAN ...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. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to...
... Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to the computer's instruction manual. For more information, refer to a LAN ...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. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to...
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...VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals... 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 to output the signal to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a...
...VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you are connecting. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals... 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 to output the signal to the operating instructions supplied with a video output connector of a...
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...and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after ...other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 41.) • If you want to reduce the internal heat. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and...the same time. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. (Except when using the Focus ring. However, it manually.
...and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after ...other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 41.) • If you want to reduce the internal heat. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and...the same time. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. (Except when using the Focus ring. However, it manually.
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Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item. Be please aware that can be set Picture Signal Function Installation Adjust Picture ...v or B key. Press the ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the selected menu appear. The menu appears. The items that is shown in this manual. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER or B key to select a...
Some of the adjustable/setting items are displayed in a pop-up menu Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item. Be please aware that can be set Picture Signal Function Installation Adjust Picture ...v or B key. Press the ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the selected menu appear. The menu appears. The items that is shown in this manual. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER or B key to select a...
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...operated only with the Remote Commander. For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is automatically set to standby mode when the power is on ...the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Standby mode if no...
...operated only with the Remote Commander. For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is automatically set to standby mode when the power is on ...the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Standby mode if no...
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...8226; Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the picture 0 using the v/V/b/B keys. Auto Corrects the horizontal trapezoidal distortion of...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...
...8226; Standard: Reduces fan noise and power consumption. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the picture 0 using the v/V/b/B keys. Auto Corrects the horizontal trapezoidal distortion of...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...
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... when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the control panel or the remote commander, and 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 Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. ... angle. • If you are using a circuit breaker to turn the power on the projector. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value.
... when V Keystone is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on the control panel or the remote commander, and 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 Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. ... angle. • If you are using a circuit breaker to turn the power on the projector. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value.
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...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 ... 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... 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...
...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 ... 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... 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...
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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 connector (HD D-sub... GND (B) 56 Specifications 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 REIMBURSEMENT ON ...
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 connector (HD D-sub... GND (B) 56 Specifications 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 REIMBURSEMENT ON ...
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In this item 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, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/...;0 or b≠0 b=0 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...
In this item 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, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/...;0 or b≠0 b=0 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...
