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... 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 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation...
... 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 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation...
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... the cord itself has been turned off. • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the AC power source (mains) as long as they will damage the lens surface. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on the lens, use a damp...
... the cord itself has been turned off. • Do not look into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the AC power source (mains) as long as they will damage the lens surface. On cleaning Before cleaning Be sure to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on the lens, use a damp...
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. Software (on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the model. 10 About the Supplied Manuals This manual contains explanations...
Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. Software (on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the model. 10 About the Supplied Manuals This manual contains explanations...
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... pixels produce a resolution of the projector. Features 11 Overview Clean the air filter whenever you to turn the projector on . System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in front. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150...
... pixels produce a resolution of the projector. Features 11 Overview Clean the air filter whenever you to turn the projector on . System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in front. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150...
Operating Instructions
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... distortion correction) adjustment menu is displayed. Lights in green when the projector is turned on the projector when it is in standby mode. To turn it by pressing this button again. Flashes in red when the internal temperature is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured...
... distortion correction) adjustment menu is displayed. Lights in green when the projector is turned on the projector when it is in standby mode. To turn it by pressing this button again. Flashes in red when the internal temperature is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is not secured...
Operating Instructions
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... to the audio output of video equipment. w; INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to operate the projector from the computer. The volume of the Remote Commander. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF 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 + - d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. Outputs signals from the...
... to the audio output of video equipment. w; INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to operate the projector from the computer. The volume of the Remote Commander. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF 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 + - d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. Outputs signals from the...
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... a setting item is input. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the CD-ROM). o ZOOM +/- For details, see "Smart APA" in the Installation menu on page 42. d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you use two or more projectors in one room. This function is available when the PC signal...
... a setting item is input. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the CD-ROM). o ZOOM +/- For details, see "Smart APA" in the Installation menu on page 42. d APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you use two or more projectors in one room. This function is available when the PC signal...
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... distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" 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 its original size. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. VPL-CX100/CX120...
... distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" 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 its original size. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. VPL-CX100/CX120...
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... beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is used in the Remote Commander. Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. h PIC MUTING key i D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Press again or...
... beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is used in the Remote Commander. Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. h PIC MUTING key i D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Press again or...
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... 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 lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes...
... 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 lights in green. 3 Turn on the equipment connected to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes...
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... operate with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. Use...
... operate with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. Use...
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... setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A 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 AUDIO AUDIO RRSE-M23O2TCE 1 Front remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS...
... setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A 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 AUDIO AUDIO RRSE-M23O2TCE 1 Front remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS...
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..., VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Press the ENTER key. Use the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or 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...
..., VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Press the ENTER key. Use the v or V key to select a menu, then press the B or 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...
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... Using a Menu The Signal Menu 37 Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the picture is input 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... H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical position of the picture. Set according to the input signal Adjusts the horizontal size of the LCD...
... Using a Menu The Signal Menu 37 Adjust the picture further for finer picture after the picture is input 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... H adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.V adjusts the vertical position of the picture. Set according to the input signal Adjusts the horizontal size of the LCD...
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... depending on the type of input signal. • While WXGA signal (1280×768/1360×768) is being input, the adjustment process 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." Turns on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of when Smart APA is...
... depending on the type of input signal. • While WXGA signal (1280×768/1360×768) is being input, the adjustment process 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." Turns on , the lock will not work properly and some parts of when Smart APA is...
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Language Selects the language used for the menus, a message when the power is PAL60, select "PAL." If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When the "Auto" is selected, the type of the input signal is turned off the on-screen displays except for changing the menu displays. If "Auto" is detected automatically. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Setup Menu 43 The languages available are...
Language Selects the language used for the menus, a message when the power is PAL60, select "PAL." If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When the "Auto" is selected, the type of the input signal is turned off the on-screen displays except for changing the menu displays. If "Auto" is detected automatically. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Setup Menu 43 The languages available are...
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... lamp after using the projector, wait at least an hour for the lamp to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with qualified Sony personnel for replacing the lamp and internal checking. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Note If you work with the projector hung on the lamp unit with a new one in place (a). RRES-M23O2TCE INPUT B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO...
... lamp after using the projector, wait at least an hour for the lamp to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with qualified Sony personnel for replacing the lamp and internal checking. 1 Turn off the projector, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet. Note If you work with the projector hung on the lamp unit with a new one in place (a). RRES-M23O2TCE INPUT B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO...
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... in the Signal menu properly (see page 23). • The sound is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. On-screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu to "Off." key on the lens. around the image. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 37). appear. c Set "Status" in the Setup menu has been set to match the color system being input (see page 36). • The lamp has...
... in the Signal menu properly (see page 23). • The sound is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. On-screen display does not "Status" in the Setup menu to "Off." key on the lens. around the image. c Use a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 37). appear. c Set "Status" in the Setup menu has been set to match the color system being input (see page 36). • The lamp has...
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... ID MODE keys on the power again. flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 The fan is not too high. indicator flashes in the Installation menu (see pages 46 and 48). (Repetition rate of 2 flashes) The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in red. (Repetition rate of "High Altitude Mode" in orange. The approximate normal temperature is detached. To maintain the product reliability of the projector's components, the rotation speed of its life. Cause and Remedy The control panel keys...
... ID MODE keys on the power again. flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 The fan is not too high. indicator flashes in the Installation menu (see pages 46 and 48). (Repetition rate of 2 flashes) The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in red. (Repetition rate of "High Altitude Mode" in orange. The approximate normal temperature is detached. To maintain the product reliability of the projector's components, the rotation speed of its life. Cause and Remedy The control panel keys...
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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. 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.