Operating Instructions
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...horizontal TV lines for video input. 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 the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in one room....High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the 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. Security Functions Security...
...horizontal TV lines for video input. 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 the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in one room....High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the 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. Security Functions Security...
Operating Instructions
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...232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the model. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. 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 ...differs according to operate the projector from the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from a computer, connect via this model. w; d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of the monitor. ...
...232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the model. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. 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 ...differs according to operate the projector from the computer. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) To listen to sound output from a computer, connect via this model. w; d AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the composite video output of the monitor. ...
Operating Instructions
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... When pulling out a cable, be sure to a computer. 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 equipment before making any connections. • ... INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode...
... When pulling out a cable, be sure to a computer. 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 equipment before making any connections. • ... INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting...
... 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. CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting...
Operating Instructions
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...; Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the Setup menu. Connecting the Projector 25 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...
...; Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the Setup menu. Connecting the Projector 25 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...
Operating Instructions
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...VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. 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 ...INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT...
...VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. 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 ...INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT...
Operating Instructions
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...left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for ... switching the computer to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches...
...left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for ... switching the computer to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches...
Operating Instructions
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... Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT... 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 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 ...
... Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT... 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 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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This function works when a signal from a computer is displayed on the Remote Commander. This function does not work when a video signal is enlarged. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. The portion of the image. The digital zoom icon appears in ... 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. Digital zoom icon By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size (ratio of the image to enlarge. key. To restore the original screen, press the...
This function works when a signal from a computer is displayed on the Remote Commander. This function does not work when a video signal is enlarged. To freeze the image projected (Freeze function) Press the FREEZE key. The portion of the image. The digital zoom icon appears in ... 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. Digital zoom icon By pressing the + key repeatedly, the image size (ratio of the image to enlarge. key. To restore the original screen, press the...
Operating Instructions
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...on the power. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. The Function Menu 39 Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA... Alignment) automatically On 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 "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed...
...on the power. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. The Function Menu 39 Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA... Alignment) automatically On 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 "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed...
Operating Instructions
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...item according to "Off," turns off the on-screen displays except for changing the menu displays. Selects the "Auto", "Computer," "Component," or "Video GBR" signal input via the INPUT A connector. When the color system of the input signal is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to... of the input signal automatically. When the input signal is selected, the color system cannot be detected. If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used in the menu and on-screen displays. English...
...item according to "Off," turns off the on-screen displays except for changing the menu displays. Selects the "Auto", "Computer," "Component," or "Video GBR" signal input via the INPUT A connector. When the color system of the input signal is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to... of the input signal automatically. When the input signal is selected, the color system cannot be detected. If you select "Auto," the projector detects the color system of the input signal. The Setup Menu The Setup menu is used in the menu and on-screen displays. English...
Operating Instructions
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... way in place (a). Tighten the three screws (b). Use an LMP-C200 Projector Lamp as a light source is securely in until it is a consumable product. RRES-M23O2TCE INPUT B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO NIENTPUWTORCK RGB OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR 3 Place your fingers under the lamp cover... cause damage to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with qualified Sony personnel for the lamp to the projector. 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...
... way in place (a). Tighten the three screws (b). Use an LMP-C200 Projector Lamp as a light source is securely in until it is a consumable product. RRES-M23O2TCE INPUT B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO NIENTPUWTORCK RGB OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR 3 Place your fingers under the lamp cover... cause damage to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with qualified Sony personnel for the lamp to the projector. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... 43). Cause and Remedy • A cable is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c This projector is disconnected or the connections are wrong. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of dots input from the INPUT A connector is detached. in the... • The air filter cover is colored strangely. c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer. • Input a video signal with DDC, turn the projector on with the ?/1 key at a short interval. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is muted. The picture is incorrect. ...
... 43). Cause and Remedy • A cable is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. c This projector is disconnected or the connections are wrong. c Set the computer signal to output only to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of dots input from the INPUT A connector is detached. in the... • The air filter cover is colored strangely. c Change the desktop pattern on the connected computer. • Input a video signal with DDC, turn the projector on with the ?/1 key at a short interval. Power Symptom Cause and Remedy The power is muted. The picture is incorrect. ...
Operating Instructions
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...in the Signal menu properly (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on . c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to "Off." The picture is not clear. • The picture is...properly. c Set "Color System" in the Function menu is not adjusted properly. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the lens. c Display the full image on the ..." in spite of "Input-A Signal Sel." c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to release audio muting (see pages 18, 20). •...
...in the Signal menu properly (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on . c Select "Computer," "Video GBR" or "Component" correctly according to "Off." The picture is not clear. • The picture is...properly. c Set "Color System" in the Function menu is not adjusted properly. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the lens. c Display the full image on the ..." in spite of "Input-A Signal Sel." c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to release audio muting (see pages 18, 20). •...
Operating Instructions
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...component, DTV (480/60i, 575/ 50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), Composite video, Y/C video Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20 mm (1 5/8 × 2 7/8 inches) Speaker output Maximum 1 W × 1...value shown above. 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 ...within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector.
...component, DTV (480/60i, 575/ 50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), Composite video, Y/C video Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20 mm (1 5/8 × 2 7/8 inches) Speaker output Maximum 1 W × 1...value shown above. 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 ...within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector.
Operating Instructions
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... a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. When installing the projector on page 62 concerning the installation measurements. For ceiling installation, ask for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the projector suspension ... of the screen Front of the cabinet Center of the lens Hole for mounting a projector suspension 15.9 (21/32) 137.3 (5 1/2) support (front) 53.2 (2 1/8) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE INPUT A INPUT B RGB AUDIO RGB AUDIO Center of the lens...
... a Projector Suspension Support recommended by Sony. When installing the projector on page 62 concerning the installation measurements. For ceiling installation, ask for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the projector suspension ... of the screen Front of the cabinet Center of the lens Hole for mounting a projector suspension 15.9 (21/32) 137.3 (5 1/2) support (front) 53.2 (2 1/8) AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE INPUT A INPUT B RGB AUDIO RGB AUDIO Center of the lens...
Operating Instructions
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...23 (29/32) 9 (3/8) 48 (1 15/16) 103 (4 1/8) 260 (10 1/4) VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 172 (6 7/8) NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 8 (11/32) 16 (21/32) 78 (3 1/8) 18 (23/32) Projector suspension support mounting surface 17 (11/16) 46 (1 13/16...part Hole for security lock 61( / 4) 12 (1/2) 17 (11/16) NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 66 Dimensions ø4 12 (1/2) 21 (27/32) Unit: mm (inches)
...23 (29/32) 9 (3/8) 48 (1 15/16) 103 (4 1/8) 260 (10 1/4) VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 172 (6 7/8) NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 8 (11/32) 16 (21/32) 78 (3 1/8) 18 (23/32) Projector suspension support mounting surface 17 (11/16) 46 (1 13/16...part Hole for security lock 61( / 4) 12 (1/2) 17 (11/16) NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE 66 Dimensions ø4 12 (1/2) 21 (27/32) Unit: mm (inches)