Operating Instructions
Page 1
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
Operating Instructions
Page 4
...(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 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... describes how to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for transmitting data from a computer to the projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. B Overview About the Supplied...
... describes how to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for transmitting data from a computer to the projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. B Overview About the Supplied...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... Instructions for video input. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Side Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) The projector supports the Side Shot feature (horizontal trapezoidal correction function), enabling projection from the... the projector. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Any image of a computer, if it possible to a LAN by tilting it 90 degrees at the front of locations. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels ...
... Instructions for video input. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Side Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) The projector supports the Side Shot feature (horizontal trapezoidal correction function), enabling projection from the... the projector. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Any image of a computer, if it possible to a LAN by tilting it 90 degrees at the front of locations. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels ...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
...in red when the AC power cord is high or the electrical system has failed. - Pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - To turn it is turned off.... under the following conditions: - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about 60 seconds after the power is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ready to operate. - Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/...
...in red when the AC power cord is high or the electrical system has failed. - Pressing this button again. In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off with the ?/1 key. - To turn it is turned off.... under the following conditions: - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about 60 seconds after the power is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ready to operate. - Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/...
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... only from among the signals from the connector of the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. w; AUDIO - VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. keys on the control panel function identically. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video...to the model. The volume of the monitor. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from a computer, connect via this model. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from the computer. d AC IN socket ...
... only from among the signals from the connector of the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to the relevant page. w; AUDIO - VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. keys on the control panel function identically. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video...to the model. The volume of the monitor. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to operate the projector from a computer, connect via this model. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from the computer. d AC IN socket ...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
... on Remote Commander operation • Make sure 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 displayed on page 39. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Direct the Remote Commander ..." on the screen. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in this projector. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the...
... on Remote Commander operation • Make sure 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 displayed on page 39. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Direct the Remote Commander ..." on the screen. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in this projector. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... shown in the table above. 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...
... shown in the table above. 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
... the top and bottom or right and left of the screen. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "16...
... the top and bottom or right and left of the screen. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the Signal menu is set to "16...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
.... • Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer 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 ... computer. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector 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.
.... • Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer 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 ... computer. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector 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.
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... 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 a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO...the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer to output the signal to a VCR. Connecting a VCR...
... 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 a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO...the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Set your computer to output the signal to a VCR. Connecting a VCR...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
...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 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. The...
...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 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. The...
Operating Instructions
Page 27
... necessary, turn the Adjuster right 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 press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the...Input-C" is input to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where...
... necessary, turn the Adjuster right 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 press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the...Input-C" is input to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where...
Operating Instructions
Page 29
...INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B...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 ...
...INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B...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 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 34
...-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 this manual. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The setting items... in yellow. 3 Select an item. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the...
...-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 this manual. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. The setting items... in yellow. 3 Select an item. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The item presently selected is restored. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the...
Operating Instructions
Page 35
... "Adjust Signal..." The menu disappears automatically if a key is not memorized. "Complete!" menu of the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. If no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." appears on the.... Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are not displayed on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the menu.
... "Adjust Signal..." The menu disappears automatically if a key is not memorized. "Complete!" menu of the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is no signal is input If there is pressed. If no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." appears on the.... Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that can be adjusted, depending on the input signal, are not displayed on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the menu.
Operating Instructions
Page 38
... signal is used for profit or for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This item is enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory...1708 47 1600 48 1664 See the chart on the Information menu (see page 44). This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the ... menu. Set according to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of the LCD.
... signal is used for profit or for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This item is enabled only when an PC signal (preset memory...1708 47 1600 48 1664 See the chart on the Information menu (see page 44). This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the ... menu. Set according to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of the LCD.
Operating Instructions
Page 39
... settings of the internal speakers. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is changed. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the..." set to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when you press the APA key on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the...
... settings of the internal speakers. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is changed. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the..." set to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when you press the APA key on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the...
Operating Instructions
Page 41
... 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. ...or "Blue." The brightness of the trapezoid is longer than the left side is longer than the right side ( ) Set to the projector. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. direction). When the bottom of the projected...
... 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. ...or "Blue." The brightness of the trapezoid is longer than the left side is longer than the right side ( ) Set to the projector. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. direction). When the bottom of the projected...
Operating Instructions
Page 42
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 apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be diminished. ... Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander. Direct Power On Set to "On" if you want control two or more projectors individually with the ID MODE key set to "On" at an altitude of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the...
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 apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be diminished. ... Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander. Direct Power On Set to "On" if you want control two or more projectors individually with the ID MODE key set to "On" at an altitude of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the...