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... supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....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 Language .......... 29 Security Lock...
... supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....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 Language .......... 29 Security Lock...
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... sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is equipped with a soft dry cloth. On cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you replace the lamp. • Refer to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be exposed to be used for the air filter cleaning. To remove dust on...
... sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is equipped with a soft dry cloth. On cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated to catch your fingers by the adjuster when you replace the lamp. • Refer to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet should not be exposed to be used for the air filter cleaning. To remove dust on...
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... correction function), enabling projection from operating incorrectly. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on . For details, refer to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the screen. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of the entire system can install the projector by connecting a network cable to the "Operating Instructions for video input.
... correction function), enabling projection from operating incorrectly. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on . For details, refer to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the screen. Direct Power On/Off function The AC power of the entire system can install the projector by connecting a network cable to the "Operating Instructions for video input.
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Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on until the projector is ready to operate. Once the projector is in green from the time when the projector is turned on . Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Adjust it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is displayed. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in...
Lights in orange when the power saving mode is on until the projector is ready to operate. Once the projector is in green from the time when the projector is turned on . Lights in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Adjust it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is displayed. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in...
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... ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the audio output of the computer. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from a computer, connect via this model. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to operate the projector...
... ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the audio output of the computer. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from a computer, connect via this model. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to operate the projector...
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... picture. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input from the speaker. i VOLUME +/- m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the audio output from a computer. For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the screen. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you apply the same identification number as the projector to a Remote Commander you can easily adjust or control each projector with D ZOOM...
... picture. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is input from the speaker. i VOLUME +/- m MUTING keys Cut off the picture and sound. • PIC: Cuts off the audio output from a computer. For details, see Operating Instructions for Network (stored on the screen. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you apply the same identification number as the projector to a Remote Commander you can easily adjust or control each projector with D ZOOM...
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c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is displayed on the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to install the battery from a computer. Overview To install batteries 1 Push...
c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is not provided in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is displayed on the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to install the battery from a computer. Overview To install batteries 1 Push...
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... commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander j Infrared transmitter k ?/1 (On/Standby) key l v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys m ENTER key n MENU key o VOLUME +/- To replace a battery 1 Release the lock of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the Remote Commander. Notes on Remote Commander operation...
... commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander j Infrared transmitter k ?/1 (On/Standby) key l v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys m ENTER key n MENU key o VOLUME +/- To replace a battery 1 Release the lock of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the Remote Commander. Notes on Remote Commander operation...
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.../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 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 indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU...
.../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 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 indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU...
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... signals from Press INPUT to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Using the adjuster 1 Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt 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 type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of your computer's settings. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Projecting the Picture * VPL...
... signals from Press INPUT to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Using the adjuster 1 Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt 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 type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of your computer's settings. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Projecting the Picture * VPL...
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... 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. Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The menu currently selected is English. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green...
... 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. Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button. 4 Press the v or V key to turn on -screen displays. The menu currently selected is English. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green...
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... a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in this manual. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER key. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be set Picture Signal Function Status: Language: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 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...
... a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in this manual. To decrease the number, press the V or b key. Press the ENTER key. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be set Picture Signal Function Status: Language: Input-A Signal Sel.: Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 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...
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...the dots of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer) Picture Signal Adjust Signal Aspect: Function Installation Setup Information Sel: Full 1 Set: Exit: Picture Signal Function Adjust Signal Dot Phase: H Size: Shift: Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: 12 1344 H: 235 V: 34 Back: Exit: Setting items Adjust Signal... Set according to the input signal Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture. Use the b or the B key to the input signal Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Signal Menu 37 Set according to the input signal You can set the...
...the dots of the LCD panel and the signal output from a computer) Picture Signal Adjust Signal Aspect: Function Installation Setup Information Sel: Full 1 Set: Exit: Picture Signal Function Adjust Signal Dot Phase: H Size: Shift: Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: 12 1344 H: 235 V: 34 Back: Exit: Setting items Adjust Signal... Set according to the input signal Adjusts the horizontal size of the picture. Use the b or the B key to the input signal Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Signal Menu 37 Set according to the input signal You can set the...
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... signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input. • Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture. • Full 2:The original image is projected fully in the window. • Normal: Displays the picture while matching one . Setting items Aspect (When the PC signal is input) Functions Initial setting You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu...
... signal (preset memory numbers 21 to 63) is input. • Full 1: Displays a picture vertically or horizontally to fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the original picture. • Full 2:The original image is projected fully in the window. • Normal: Displays the picture while matching one . Setting items Aspect (When the PC signal is input) Functions Initial setting You can also adjust the preset data through the Signal menu...
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... remote commander is pressed. • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of the image may not be displayed on the screen. • You can be used in standby mode, and turns the projector to standby mode when the power is set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving mode. To lock the control panel...
... remote commander is pressed. • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of the image may not be displayed on the screen. • You can be used in standby mode, and turns the projector to standby mode when the power is set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the power again. • Off: The projector does not go into Power Saving mode. To lock the control panel...
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... the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items...
... the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Off • Off: The image does not flip. • HV: Flips the image horizontally and vertically. • H: Flips the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items...
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...ñol, Português, , Svenska, Norsk, , , , and . Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - If "Auto" is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off," turns off , and warning messages. The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used in the menu and on -screen displays except for changing the menu displays. When the "Auto" is selected, the type of the input signal. If the picture is selected, the color system cannot be detected.
...ñol, Português, , Svenska, Norsk, , , , and . Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - If "Auto" is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off," turns off , and warning messages. The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used in the menu and on -screen displays except for changing the menu displays. When the "Auto" is selected, the type of the input signal. If the picture is selected, the color system cannot be detected.
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... the three screws (b). appears on the screen. • The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in place (a). into the lamp replacement slot. 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it does not fall when you work with a Phillips screwdriver. Note When replacing the lamp after using the projector, wait at least an hour for replacing the lamp and internal checking. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC...
... the three screws (b). appears on the screen. • The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in place (a). into the lamp replacement slot. 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it does not fall when you work with a Phillips screwdriver. Note When replacing the lamp after using the projector, wait at least an hour for replacing the lamp and internal checking. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC...
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... Remote Commander, or set to OFF. (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) c Set it to see page 40). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check the setting of the ID MODE keys on the power again. Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER • The lamp cover or the air filter cover is noisy. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) ON/STANDBY flashes in the Installation menu (see pages 18, 42). Others Symptom The control panel...
... Remote Commander, or set to OFF. (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) c Set it to see page 40). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check the setting of the ID MODE keys on the power again. Indicators Symptom Cause and Remedy The LAMP/COVER • The lamp cover or the air filter cover is noisy. c Replace the lamp (see page 42) ON/STANDBY flashes in the Installation menu (see pages 18, 42). Others Symptom The control panel...
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c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 52 Troubleshooting If the ON/STANDBY flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 6 flashes) Cause and Remedy Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/ STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn the projector on again. Symptom ON/STANDBY flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has failed.
c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. 52 Troubleshooting If the ON/STANDBY flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 6 flashes) Cause and Remedy Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/ STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall outlet, and then turn the projector on again. Symptom ON/STANDBY flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has failed.