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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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...of FCC Rules. For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate...to attach the air filter to the unit. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San...
...of FCC Rules. For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate...to attach the air filter to the unit. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San...
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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... 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... 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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...ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to read only the Operating Instructions. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is an application software for projecting pictures...Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for...
...ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to read only the Operating Instructions. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is an application software for projecting pictures...Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for...
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...VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. It allows light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to obtain projector...the projector. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Any image of a computer, if it is turned on the ceiling you replace the lamp. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. ID function (VPL-...
...VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. It allows light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to obtain projector...the projector. Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Any image of a computer, if it is turned on the ceiling you replace the lamp. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. ID function (VPL-...
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... function identically. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of the computer. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. Remote Commander 17 Overview w; FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 ... to a computer to the model. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the computer. Refer to the video input connector of the same name as those of INPUT A or B is output.
... function identically. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of video equipment. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input connector of the computer. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. Remote Commander 17 Overview w; FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 ... to a computer to the model. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to operate the projector from the computer. Refer to the video input connector of the same name as those of INPUT A or B is output.
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... Replace the lid. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is displayed on the projector. This function is available when the PC signal is limited. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander... and the projector is not provided in this projector. Notes on Remote Commander ...
... Replace the lid. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is displayed on the projector. This function is available when the PC signal is limited. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander... and the projector is not provided in this projector. Notes on Remote Commander ...
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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 21...
... 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 21...
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...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 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120.../CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23
...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 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120.../CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23
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...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. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project...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 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect ...
...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. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project...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 The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect ...
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...signal is input to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is selected. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the picture. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 ...Adjuster adjustment button. 4 When fine-tuning is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as...
...signal is input to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is selected. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the picture. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 ...Adjuster adjustment button. 4 When fine-tuning is set to "On," the projector searches for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as...
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... AUDIO RRSE-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...
... AUDIO RRSE-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...
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... 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 this manual. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. If you select... displayed in a popup menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is shown in yellow. 3 Select an item.
... 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 this manual. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. If you select... displayed in a popup menu, in a setting menu, in an adjustment menu or in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is shown in yellow. 3 Select an item.
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...-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. Make finer adjustments by adjusting "H About the Preset Memory No. When you can 38 The Signal Menu This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the picture to ... registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. • 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the ...
...-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. Make finer adjustments by adjusting "H About the Preset Memory No. When you can 38 The Signal Menu This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the picture to ... registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to fill the screen without changing the aspect ratio of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be smaller. • 4:3: Makes the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the ...
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...23). • The audio connecting cable used is muted. c Adjust the focus (see page 43). c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "On" (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on . in spite of inputting the correct signal from... a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 37). c Set the "Spakaer" in the Picture menu properly (see page 36). • The projector is out of "Input-A Signal Sel." The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. Sound Symptom No sound. key on...
...23). • The audio connecting cable used is muted. c Adjust the focus (see page 43). c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "On" (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on . in spite of inputting the correct signal from... a no-resistance stereo audio cable (see page 37). c Set the "Spakaer" in the Picture menu properly (see page 36). • The projector is out of "Input-A Signal Sel." The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. Sound Symptom No sound. key on...
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... inches) Speaker output Maximum 1 W × 1 Specifications 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 panel, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 ×... the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually...
... inches) Speaker output Maximum 1 W × 1 Specifications 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 panel, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 ×... the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Electrical characteristics Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually...
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... level high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms INPUT C OUTPUT REMOTE NETWORK (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT': HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms SYNC...3A, 50/60 Hz Power consumption VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: Max. 285 W in standby (standard): 7 W in standby (low): 0.5 W VPL-CW125: Max. 287 W in standby (standard): 7 W in standby (low): 0.5 W Heat dissipation VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 973 BTU VPL-CW125: 979 BTU Operating temperature 0°...
... level high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms INPUT C OUTPUT REMOTE NETWORK (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT': HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms SYNC...3A, 50/60 Hz Power consumption VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: Max. 285 W in standby (standard): 7 W in standby (low): 0.5 W VPL-CW125: Max. 287 W in standby (standard): 7 W in standby (low): 0.5 W Heat dissipation VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 973 BTU VPL-CW125: 979 BTU Operating temperature 0°...
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... Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum 60 Installation Diagram VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 a ...; 23.306/0.7874)-46.6} × 1.025 a (M) = {(PS × 28.188/0.7874)-45.9} × 0.975 b = x-(PS/0.7874 × 4.667) c = x-(PS/0.7874 × 4.667+61.2) VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2") Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300...
... Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum 60 Installation Diagram VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 a ...; 23.306/0.7874)-46.6} × 1.025 a (M) = {(PS × 28.188/0.7874)-45.9} × 0.975 b = x-(PS/0.7874 × 4.667) c = x-(PS/0.7874 × 4.667+61.2) VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2") Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300...
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VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 a' N 1290 1900 2500 3110 3720 4630 5540 6140 ... to other than "Full 2", black bands appear at the top and bottom or right and left of "Full 2" size. When "Aspect" on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the center of the screen and the ceiling N: minimum M: maximum 62 Installation Diagram PS: projected image size measured diagonally (inches...
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300 a' N 1290 1900 2500 3110 3720 4630 5540 6140 ... to other than "Full 2", black bands appear at the top and bottom or right and left of "Full 2" size. When "Aspect" on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the center of the screen and the ceiling N: minimum M: maximum 62 Installation Diagram PS: projected image size measured diagonally (inches...