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... to the addresses given in order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. Disposal of FCC Rules. For the customers in this equipment. For any...
... to the addresses given in order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may apply, See www.dtsc. Disposal of FCC Rules. For the customers in this equipment. For any...
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...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...VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....38 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...
...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...VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34 The Picture Menu 36 The Signal Menu 37 About the Preset Memory No. ....38 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...
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"Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 Dimensions 65 Index 68 Table of Contents 5
"Side Shot" (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) and "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 Dimensions 65 Index 68 Table of Contents 5
Operating Instructions
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...display, and there may be an item that is an application software for explanation of this projector. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the... Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together.
...display, and there may be an item that is an application software for explanation of this projector. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the... Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together.
Operating Instructions
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... you use of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Clean the air filter whenever you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the projector. Panel key lock This function locks all..., refer to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Features 11 ...
... you use of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Clean the air filter whenever you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the projector. Panel key lock This function locks all..., refer to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Features 11 ...
Operating Instructions
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... projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of Controls (Main Unit) 15 Pressing this key, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and then lights in standby mode. In the case of models VPL-CX125/...is plugged into a wall outlet. For details, see page 51. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is in green when the projector is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Each time you push this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ...
... projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of Controls (Main Unit) 15 Pressing this key, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green and then lights in standby mode. In the case of models VPL-CX125/...is plugged into a wall outlet. For details, see page 51. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is in green when the projector is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Each time you push this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ...
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... 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 restore the picture. Press again to the LAN cable when the network function is in 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 restore the picture. Press again to the LAN cable when the network function is in the...
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... Connect to the video input connector of video equipment. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio output of the monitor. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those of the same name as... equipment. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. Remote Commander 17 Overview
... Connect to the video input connector of video equipment. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. AUDIO jack Connect to the audio output of the monitor. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those of the same name as... equipment. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. Remote Commander 17 Overview
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...cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. ...
...cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B HD D-sub 15-pin cable Notes • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. ...
Operating Instructions
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... The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing... 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 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 flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing... 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 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.
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..."Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector varies depending on the type of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to... the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is input to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/...
..."Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector varies depending on the type of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you may have to... the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the VPLCX125/CX155/CW125, "Input-C" is input to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/...
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... 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... 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... You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button...
... 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... 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... You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. Selecting the Menu Language 29 To change the menu language, proceed as a yellow button...
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...-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 the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that is not displayed due to the model. ... of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for making various adjustments and settings. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Press the ENTER key. Some of the display, and there may be an item that can ...
...-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 the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that is not displayed due to the model. ... of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for making various adjustments and settings. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Press the ENTER key. Some of the display, and there may be an item that can ...
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... a key is pressed. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. Unadjustable items Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed...
... a key is pressed. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. Unadjustable items Items that you have been adjusted Select the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed...
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... "H Size" and "Shift" on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the projector. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed.... *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On." • Off: The APA functions when...
... "H Size" and "Shift" on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to cut the sound of the projector. When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed.... *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to "On." • Off: The APA functions when...
Operating Instructions
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... consumption. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. When the bottom of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. •... 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 angle. direction). The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Sets the lamp brightness...
... consumption. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. When the bottom of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: Activates the front detector only. •... 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 angle. direction). The Installation Menu The Installation menu is input to the projector. Sets the lamp brightness...
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... can turn the Off power on the projector. Direct Power On Set to "On" if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the 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 when you All want control two or more projectors individually with the ID MODE key set to "1." The setting mode will be temporarily changed ...
... can turn the Off power on the projector. Direct Power On Set to "On" if you are using a circuit breaker to turn the 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 when you All want control two or more projectors individually with the ID MODE key set to "1." The setting mode will be temporarily changed ...
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... only. z*3 z Network*4 z z z - - H size Shift - - - z z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: Except B & W *2: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W *3: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only. *4: VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Information Menu 45 Signal menu Input signal Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z - z - z Item Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) Aspect z z Adjust...
... only. z*3 z Network*4 z z z - - H size Shift - - - z z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *1: Except B & W *2: NTSC3.58 and NTSC4.43 only, except B & W *3: Preset memory No. 3, 4 only. *4: VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only. Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu The Information Menu 45 Signal menu Input signal Video GBR Computer z z z z z z z - z - z Item Video/S-Video Component (Y/C) Aspect z z Adjust...
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... to the input signal (see page 23). • The sound is out 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 page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on the Remote Commander. • "Spakaer" in the... have been made (see page 43). appears in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (see page 46). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the screen and press the APA key. Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check Input-A Signal Sel." ...
... to the input signal (see page 23). • The sound is out 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 page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on the Remote Commander. • "Spakaer" in the... have been made (see page 43). appears in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (see page 46). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the screen and press the APA key. Symptom Cause and Remedy "Please check Input-A Signal Sel." ...
Operating Instructions
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... locked. indicator flashes in the Installation menu to cool the lamp and then turn on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set "ID Mode" in orange. c Wait for 60 seconds to "All... Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check the setting of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is set to see page 40). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Make...
... locked. indicator flashes in the Installation menu to cool the lamp and then turn on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set "ID Mode" in orange. c Wait for 60 seconds to "All... Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are dead. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Check the setting of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is set to see page 40). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Make...