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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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...) (Japanese and English only) This is not displayed due to pay attention when handling and using this projector. 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. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to...
...) (Japanese and English only) This is not displayed due to pay attention when handling and using this projector. 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. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to...
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... for Network." This prevents the projector from the side of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Features 11 Overview 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 the projector and the air filter is located...
... for Network." This prevents the projector from the side of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Features 11 Overview 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 the projector and the air filter is located...
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... and Function of the image. For details, see page 51. For details, see page 51. Pressing this button again. To turn it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP...or air filter cover 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 the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message...
... and Function of the image. For details, see page 51. For details, see page 51. Pressing this button again. To turn it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP...or air filter cover 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 the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message...
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... input to the AUDIO input connector of INPUT A or B is output. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the computer. Remote Commander 17 Overview The volume of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio output of the monitor. g ...jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of the Remote Commander. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of VIDEO IN is output. ql qk ...
... input to the AUDIO input connector of INPUT A or B is output. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the computer. Remote Commander 17 Overview The volume of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio output of the monitor. g ...jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of the Remote Commander. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of VIDEO IN is output. ql qk ...
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... that have the same names as those on the projector. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d...control detector. • The operation range is input. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is not provided in this projector. Remote Commander 19 Overview To install batteries 1 Push and slide the lid to install the battery from a computer. e AUTO FOCUS key...
... that have the same names as those on the projector. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d...control detector. • The operation range is input. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is not provided in this projector. Remote Commander 19 Overview To install batteries 1 Push and slide the lid to install the battery from a computer. e AUTO FOCUS key...
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...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 ... (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. Use the following table as a guide.
...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 ... (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. Use the following table as a guide.
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... to "4:3", 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...
... to "4:3", 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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... any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 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...
... any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 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...
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... 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 For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook ...monitor. Set your computer. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
... 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 For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook ...monitor. Set your computer. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the... your computer's settings. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. • When the no signal is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to...
... Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the... your computer's settings. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. • When the no signal is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to...
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...screen displays. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU ...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...
...screen displays. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU ...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. The setting items are displayed in this manual. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in a pop-up menu Items that is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key... menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in yellow. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, ...
...setting. The setting items are displayed in this manual. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in a pop-up menu Items that is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key... menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in yellow. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, ...
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... are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the "Adjust Picture..." For details, see page 45. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. Unadjustable items Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on the...there is not memorized. appears on the menu. Note The resetting item of the item that can be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that you want to...
... are : • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" and "Sharpness" on the "Adjust Picture..." For details, see page 45. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. Unadjustable items Items that cannot be adjusted, depending on the...there is not memorized. appears on the menu. Note The resetting item of the item that can be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that you want to...
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The picture will be clear but the picture size will be registered in the projector. Size." This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for an unpreset input signal. You can save the setting of the adjusted data for input signals (the preset memory). SIZE... items are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No.
The picture will be clear but the picture size will be registered in the projector. Size." This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for an unpreset input signal. You can save the setting of the adjusted data for input signals (the preset memory). SIZE... items are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No.
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...," 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 "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when... Signal menu for changing the settings of the internal speakers. On When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and...is changed. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to cut the sound of the projector. The Function Menu 39 Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key 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 "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when... Signal menu for changing the settings of the internal speakers. On When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. You can be readjusted even when the cable is disconnected and...is changed. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to cut the sound of the projector. The Function Menu 39 Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on...
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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.... side is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings 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.... side is longer than the top : Sets a lower value. Select "Auto" for automatic correction, or "Manual" for changing the settings of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. • Rear: Activates...
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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 "1." The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu High Altitude Set to "On" at an altitude ... the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you can control all the projectors with the supplied Remote Commander. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High ...
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 "1." The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu High Altitude Set to "On" at an altitude ... the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you can control all the projectors with the supplied Remote Commander. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High ...