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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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...(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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... 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is an application software for explanation of this projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. Manuals...projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is not displayed due to read only the Operating Instructions. Note You must have made the required connections. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL...
... 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is an application software for explanation of this projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. Manuals...projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is not displayed due to read only the Operating Instructions. Note You must have made the required connections. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL...
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... Clean the air filter whenever you to turn the projector on . High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on /off with approximately 1,090,000 ...effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. VPL-CW125...
... Clean the air filter whenever you to turn the projector on . High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on /off with approximately 1,090,000 ...effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. VPL-CW125...
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.... - Each time you push this button again. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on with the ?/1 key. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is high or the electrical system has failed. -...51. b ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Once the projector 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 with the ?/1...
.... - Each time you push this button again. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on with the ?/1 key. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is high or the electrical system has failed. -...51. b ON/STANDBY indicator Lights up or flashes under the following conditions: - Once the projector 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 with the ?/1...
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...IN (Video input) Connects to external active speakers. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to the audio output of video equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack...connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the video input connector of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E ...
...IN (Video input) Connects to external active speakers. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to the audio output of video equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack...connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the video input connector of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E ...
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...remote control detector on page 39. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. While pressing the lid, slide it... ZOOM key to install the battery from a computer. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. Overview To install batteries 1 Push and slide the lid to its clearest while a ...
...remote control detector on page 39. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is limited. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. While pressing the lid, slide it... ZOOM key to install the battery from a computer. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. Overview To install batteries 1 Push and slide the lid to its clearest while a ...
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...Picture Distance between the screen and the 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 input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal...(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 B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.
...Picture Distance between the screen and the 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 input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal...(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 B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above.
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Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands appear at the top and bottom ...
Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands appear at the top and bottom ...
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..., XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. When pulling out a cable, be sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23...
..., XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. When pulling out a cable, be sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23...
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... 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 For details, refer to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. To connect to... connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you set your computer. For more information, refer to only the external monitor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
... 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 For details, refer to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the external monitor may not appear properly. To connect to... connector of a type having two rows of the equipment you set your computer. For more information, refer to only the external monitor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
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... VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector...26 Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY...VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM...
... VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector...26 Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY...VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM...
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.... For details, 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 page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. connected to adjust the picture position. Depending on the type...and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time 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...
.... For details, 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 page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector. connected to adjust the picture position. Depending on the type...and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time 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...
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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. The menu appears. The menu currently selected is English. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key ... 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.
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 or V key ... 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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...menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in a pop-up menu Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is restored. • When changing...Use the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The setting or adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is mainly used for making various adjustments...
...menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in a pop-up menu Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is restored. • When changing...Use the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The setting or adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is mainly used for making various adjustments...
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menu 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 "Adjust Picture..." If no signal is input If there ..., see page 45. Unadjustable items Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that cannot be reset are not displayed on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen. To reset items that have selected is...
menu 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 "Adjust Picture..." If no signal is input If there ..., see page 45. Unadjustable items Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that cannot be reset are not displayed on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen. To reset items that have selected is...
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... the Preset Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This projector has 20 types of user memories...page 58 to that if the projector is used for profit or for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 ×... the original picture by switching to an optimum picture. You can save the setting of the LCD. When you can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu. If more than 20...
... the Preset Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. This projector has 20 types of user memories...page 58 to that if the projector is used for profit or for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 ×... the original picture by switching to an optimum picture. You can save the setting of the LCD. When you can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu. If more than 20...
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... press the APA key on the Remote Commander. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set 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 changed...on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you turn on the power. • On: Displays the Start...
... press the APA key on the Remote Commander. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set 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 changed...on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to "On." • Off: The APA functions when you turn on the power. • On: Displays the Start...
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... Off 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. ...with the "High" setting. Selects the background color of the trapezoid is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. The brightness of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates...
... Off 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. ...with the "High" setting. Selects the background color of the trapezoid is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. The brightness of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates...
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...keys of the Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "1," you want control two or more projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to... the projector when you are using a circuit breaker to turn the power on the projector. Direct Power On Set to "Manual" from "Auto". • ...
...keys of the Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "1," you want control two or more projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to... the projector when you are using a circuit breaker to turn the power on the projector. Direct Power On Set to "Manual" from "Auto". • ...