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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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... must accept any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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. Operation is subject to the following... USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. special handling may be shielded in Taiwan only WARNING 3 Disposal ...
... must accept any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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. Operation is subject to the following... USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. This device complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. special handling may be shielded in Taiwan only WARNING 3 Disposal ...
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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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... 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. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to which you have to the projector. This manual contains explanations for transmitting data from a computer to pay...
... 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. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to which you have to the projector. This manual contains explanations for transmitting data from a computer to pay...
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...of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Clean the air filter whenever you can change the lamp or clean the air filter easily because the replacement lamp is located at the rear of locations. Side Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) The projector supports... lock This function locks all the keys on the Remote Commander. 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 screen. Security Functions Security lock...
...of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Clean the air filter whenever you can change the lamp or clean the air filter easily because the replacement lamp is located at the rear of locations. Side Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) The projector supports... lock This function locks all the keys on the Remote Commander. 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 screen. Security Functions Security lock...
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...after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about one second. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Each time you push this key, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes... in green and then lights in green when the projector is ready to operate. - Pressing this button again. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING...
...after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about one second. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Each time you push this key, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes... in green and then lights in green when the projector is ready to operate. - Pressing this button again. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING...
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... 24. 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 the audio output of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. 16 Location...
... 24. 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 the audio output of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. 16 Location...
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... panel function identically. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander 17 Overview AUDIO...AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. w; Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to the relevant page. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio...
... panel function identically. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander 17 Overview AUDIO...AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. w; Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to the relevant page. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio...
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...a picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with the correct polarity. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. This key functions when the menu...limited. Remote Commander 19 Be sure to its clearest while a signal is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. ...
...a picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with the correct polarity. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid. This key functions when the menu...limited. Remote Commander 19 Be sure to its clearest while a signal is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. ...
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... 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...
... 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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There may be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. 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...
There may be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. 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...
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... 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. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT... • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to the computer's instruction manual. Connecting the...
... 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. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT... • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to the computer's instruction manual. Connecting the...
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CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. 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 To connect to...
CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. 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 To connect to...
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.../CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER 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 lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote ... Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of 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. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY...
.../CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER 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 lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote ... Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of 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. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY...
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...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... etc. 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. Depending on the type of your computer's settings. connected to ...
...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... etc. 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. Depending on the type of your computer's settings. connected to ...
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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. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. Selecting the Menu ...M23O2TCE 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. To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. Selecting the Menu ...M23O2TCE 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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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with the selected menu ....58 PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window.
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. If you select an item name followed by an arrow (B), the next menu window with the selected menu ....58 PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in the next menu window.
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Unadjustable items Items that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" ... you have been adjusted Select the item that have selected is not memorized. menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the settings The settings are not displayed on the "Adjust Picture..." menu of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase...
Unadjustable items Items that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. Items that cannot be reset are: • "Contrast," "Brightness," "Color," "Hue" ... you have been adjusted Select the item that have selected is not memorized. menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the settings The settings are not displayed on the "Adjust Picture..." menu of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase...
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...; 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. The memory number and signal type of that signal are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to...menu (see page 44). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for the following signals is recalled from the preset memory...
...; 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. The memory number and signal type of that signal are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to...menu (see page 44). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for the following signals is recalled from the preset memory...