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... of these materials may be shielded in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the addresses given in separate ... Part 15 of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). All interface cables used lamp For the customers in...
... of these materials may be shielded in order to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to the addresses given in separate ... Part 15 of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). All interface cables used lamp For the customers in...
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...Conditions 9 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function of Controls (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... 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...
...Conditions 9 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function of Controls (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... 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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... (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. 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...
... (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. 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...
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... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony corporation. • All other countries. • Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group. • Macintosh ...Electronics Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of their respective holders.
... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features In this manual, ™ and ® marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony corporation. • All other countries. • Kensington is a registered trademark of Kensington Technology Group. • Macintosh ...Electronics Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of their respective holders.
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...projector to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to a computer. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to the computer's instruction manual...HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all ...
...projector to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to a computer. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to the computer's instruction manual...HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For more information, refer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to: • Turn off all ...
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...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 Set your computer. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor...such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
...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 Set your computer. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor...such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting.
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...extended. "POWER OFF? adjustment is automatically adjusted. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. (Except when using the Focus ring. However, it manually. appears to confirm that you do not want to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. Note The message ...disappears if you press any key for about one second instead of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator ...
...extended. "POWER OFF? adjustment is automatically adjusted. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in red. (Except when using the Focus ring. However, it manually. appears to confirm that you do not want to "Auto," the "V Keystone" correction is performed at the same time. Note The message ...disappears if you press any key for about one second instead of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator ...
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...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. The setting or adjustment done is... v or V key to select the setting. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Some of an item. • When changing the adjustment level: ...Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in this manual. The items that is shown in the next menu window. The setting items are displayed in a ...
...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. The setting or adjustment done is... v or V key to select the setting. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Some of an item. • When changing the adjustment level: ...Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in this manual. The items that is shown in the next menu window. The setting items are displayed in a ...
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..."H Size," and "Shift" items on the Signal menu when you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is displayed on when it is set to "On." For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If the projected image includes a black portion around it , turn...only with the Remote Commander. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. Setting items Power Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Off ...
..."H Size," and "Shift" items on the Signal menu when you adjust the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is displayed on when it is set to "On." For details, see "Security Lock" on the projector's security lock function. If the projected image includes a black portion around it , turn...only with the Remote Commander. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. Setting items Power Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Off ...
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... the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. 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....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 ...
... the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. 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....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 ...
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...Commander with the supplied Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "On" at an altitude of the Remote Commander. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is set to "1," ...you can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on /off the entire system. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector...
...Commander with the supplied Remote Commander. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "On" at an altitude of the Remote Commander. Notes • The auto V Keystone adjustment may be temporarily changed to "Manual" from "Auto". • If High Altitude Mode is set to "1," ...you can turn the Off power on/off without pressing the power key on /off the entire system. Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector...
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...manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded in NTSC on the Signal menu is set to "High.") Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.) VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: (When an XGA...connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB, 50/60 Hz ... Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA ...
...manually (NTSC4.43 is the color system used when playing back a video recorded in NTSC on the Signal menu is set to "High.") Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.) VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: (When an XGA...connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB, 50/60 Hz ... Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary color shutter system LCD panel VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA ...
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Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Pin assignment INPUT A connector...DDC/SDA 5 RESERVE 13 HD 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) 56 Specifications SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF ...ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify...
Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 Pin assignment INPUT A connector...DDC/SDA 5 RESERVE 13 HD 6 GND (R) 14 VD 7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL 8 GND (B) 56 Specifications SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF ...ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER. AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note Always verify...
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...;0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 b +/-15 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-4 0 VPL-CW125 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p...+/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 b +/-16 +/-9 0 +/-13 +/-9 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-3 0 Notes • If "V Keystone" is set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. 64 "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments
...;0 b=0 a=0 a≠0 or b≠0 b=0 a 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 0 +/-18 +/-25 b +/-15 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-8 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-4 0 VPL-CW125 Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p...+/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 0 +/-19 +/-22 b +/-16 +/-9 0 +/-13 +/-9 0 +/-13 +/-6 0 +/-11 +/-6 0 +/-7 +/-3 0 Notes • If "V Keystone" is set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. 64 "Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments