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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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... may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of FCC Rules. special handling may call; Operation is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the customers in this manual could void your local authorities or... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. You are cautioned that any...
... may cause undesired operation. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of FCC Rules. special handling may call; Operation is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the customers in this manual could void your local authorities or... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. You are cautioned that any...
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...(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 supplied)...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 ...
...(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 supplied)...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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... which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software 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. On Macintosh system, you have made the required connections. Software (on the CD-ROM...
... which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software 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. On Macintosh system, you have made the required connections. Software (on the CD-ROM...
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.... Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in one room. 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 1366...the power key on the ceiling you to the "Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100. It allows light output of the projector and the air filter is turned on the control panel of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Panel key lock ...
.... Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in one room. 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 1366...the power key on the ceiling you to the "Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100. It allows light output of the projector and the air filter is turned on the control panel of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Panel key lock ...
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... ?/1 key for adjustment. To turn it on the projector when it is in standby mode. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about 60 seconds after the power is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion...
... ?/1 key for adjustment. To turn it on the projector when it is in standby mode. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about 60 seconds after the power is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion...
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... use. 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 restore the picture. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 23 and "Connecting a VCR" on...
... use. 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 restore the picture. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 23 and "Connecting a VCR" on...
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...(D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external video equipment . VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those ... output of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. Remote Commander 17 Overview VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment...
...(D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external video equipment . VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those ... output of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. Remote Commander 17 Overview VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of video equipment...
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... d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. This function is available when the PC signal is displayed on the projector. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote... Commander and the projector is limited. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is ...
... d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. This function is available when the PC signal is displayed on the projector. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote... Commander and the projector is limited. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is ...
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...center of the projected image. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" 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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 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...
...center of the projected image. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" 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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 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...
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Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (...
Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (...
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... "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to a computer. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. •...
... "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to a computer. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. •...
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... RS-232C REMOTE to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to 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 CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. For details, refer to only the external monitor. Set your computer to ...
... RS-232C REMOTE to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to 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 CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. For details, refer to only the external monitor. Set your computer to ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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..., see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. connected to the projector. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To... is input to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc.
..., see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. connected to the projector. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To... is input to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is necessary, turn the Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc.
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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. The menu currently selected is English. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v ...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. The menu currently selected is English. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v ...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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... be an item that can be set or adjusted with the setting items appears. The item presently selected is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Press the ENTER or B 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. The...
... be an item that can be set or adjusted with the setting items appears. The item presently selected is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Press the ENTER or B 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. The...
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... on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the item that can be adjusted, depending on the input...
... on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the item that can be adjusted, depending on the input...
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... of input picture element to that of the LCD. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. When a preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the... data for an unpreset input signal. Set according to the input signal Note Note that signal are legally protected. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150...
... of input picture element to that of the LCD. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. When a preset signal is input, the projector automatically detects the signal type and recalls the... data for an unpreset input signal. Set according to the input signal Note Note that signal are legally protected. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150...