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...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 Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not... 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 ...
...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 Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not... 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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...VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector... light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on....VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Installation becomes possible in one Remote Commander when you use of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is mounted on the Remote...
...VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector... light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on....VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Installation becomes possible in one Remote Commander when you use of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is mounted on the Remote...
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Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) 13 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) Top/Front/Side 4 1 Overview 2 5 3 6 Rear/Side/Bottom 7 8 9 NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 0 qa qs qd qf 6 qg qh a Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 48. b Front remote control detector c Air filter cover Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) 13 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) Top/Front/Side 4 1 Overview 2 5 3 6 Rear/Side/Bottom 7 8 9 NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 0 qa qs qd qf 6 qg qh a Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 48. b Front remote control detector c Air filter cover Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp.
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... the factory before use. e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f Adjuster adjustment button For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 16. g Lamp cover h Ventilation holes (intake) i Adjusters j Rear remote control detector k Connector/Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 15. n Security lock Connects to it. m Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus...
... the factory before use. e Ventilation holes (exhaust) f Adjuster adjustment button For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 16. g Lamp cover h Ventilation holes (intake) i Adjusters j Rear remote control detector k Connector/Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 15. n Security lock Connects to it. m Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus...
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... off the picture. Connector Panel Side 1 2 3 NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 4 5 67 a INPUT C (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. 16...
... off the picture. Connector Panel Side 1 2 3 NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 4 5 67 a INPUT C (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) NETWORK connector (RJ-45) Connects to the output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. 16...
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...to the audio output of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to external video equipment . VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. The volume of the Remote Commander. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON ... names as those on the Remote Commander. AUDIO - FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the input signal output from the computer. INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to operate the projector from the connector of the ...
...to the audio output of video equipment. AUDIO jack Connect to external video equipment . VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. The volume of the Remote Commander. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. ql qk qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON ... names as those on the Remote Commander. AUDIO - FREEZE ID MODE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs a ?/1 (On/Standby) key b INPUT A/B/C/D/E keys Selects the input signal output from the computer. INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not used in this jack to operate the projector from the connector of the ...
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... to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to a Remote Commander you press this projector. keys This function is input. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you use two or more projectors in this projector. For details, see "ID Mode" in this projector. c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. Press... or press the VOLUME+ key to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you apply the same identification number as the projector to temporarily cut off the picture. This function is available when the PC signal is not provided...
... to restore the picture. • AUDIO: Press to a Remote Commander you press this projector. keys This function is input. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you use two or more projectors in this projector. For details, see "ID Mode" in this projector. c AIR SHOT key Displays the Network Presentation Home. Press... or press the VOLUME+ key to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you apply the same identification number as the projector to temporarily cut off the picture. This function is available when the PC signal is not provided...
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... available when the PC signal is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in...
... available when the PC signal is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in...
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... operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the 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 +/- Face the...
... operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is, the wider the angle within which the 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 +/- Face the...
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... may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For more information, refer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see...VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. 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...
... may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For more information, refer to a computer. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see...VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. 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...
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...VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector... video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer to output...
...VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector... video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE to S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with your computer to output...
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...Component output connector 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 video GBR/ component output to audio output (L) to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) .... setting on the Signal menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting the...
...Component output connector 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 video GBR/ component output to audio output (L) to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) .... setting on the Signal menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a video GBR output connector, select "Video GBR" or when you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting the...
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...VIDEO 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...in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the ...
...VIDEO 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...in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the ...
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... Press INPUT to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. 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 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the...
... Press INPUT to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. 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 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the...
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... AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO 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 Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector...
... AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO 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 Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector...
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... icon to the point on the image you will be using a circuit breaker to turn the power on/off , set the direct power on the Remote Commander. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to enlarge. Effective Tools for a few seconds. 32 Other Functions This function works when a signal from a computer is ... enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the power for the entire system on and off without pressing the power key on the projector. To return the image to enlarge. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. The enlargement ratio is input. This ...
... icon to the point on the image you will be using a circuit breaker to turn the power on/off , set the direct power on the Remote Commander. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to enlarge. Effective Tools for a few seconds. 32 Other Functions This function works when a signal from a computer is ... enlarge the image (Digital Zoom function) You can turn the power for the entire system on and off without pressing the power key on the projector. To return the image to enlarge. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. The enlargement ratio is input. This ...
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... key can perform some operations for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function properly. • A black screen may not be used. Other Functions 33 Changes the slides in the Installation...
... key can perform some operations for a slide show . * Even if the network presentation function is any obstruction between the presentation tool and the remote control detector on the projector, the presentation tool may not function properly. • A black screen may not be used. Other Functions 33 Changes the slides in the Installation...
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.... menu of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the Remote Commander. "Complete!" To clear the menu Press the MENU key...
.... menu of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is pressed. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the Remote Commander. "Complete!" To clear the menu Press the MENU key...
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...following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Signal menu for changing ...adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when you press the ... has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode.
...following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Signal menu for changing ...adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to "Off," "Speaker: Off" apears on the screen when you press the ... has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode.
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... the network presentation and the network control functions cannot be used in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is in standby mode... "Panel Key Lock" is automatically set to "On" may differ from when the APA key on the remote commander is pressed. • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the ... off if no signal is on the screen. • The picture may not be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys, set to "On." If you adjust the picture manually. •...
... the network presentation and the network control functions cannot be used in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is in standby mode... "Panel Key Lock" is automatically set to "On" may differ from when the APA key on the remote commander is pressed. • Adjust the "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" items on the ... off if no signal is on the screen. • The picture may not be operated only with the Remote Commander. To lock the control panel keys, set to "On." If you adjust the picture manually. •...