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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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... for a digital device pursuant to operate this product contains mercury. special handling may be shielded in Taiwan only WARNING 3 Operation is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the following two conditions: (1)...GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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. This device complies with part 15 of this device must be regulated due to...
... for a digital device pursuant to operate this product contains mercury. special handling may be shielded in Taiwan only WARNING 3 Operation is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the following two conditions: (1)...GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. 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. This device complies with part 15 of this device must be regulated due to...
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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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...to set up and operate the network presentation. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is installed to the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed... when handling and using this projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together....
...to set up and operate the network presentation. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese and English only) This is installed to the projector. Software (on the CD-ROM. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed... when handling and using this projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together....
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.... VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Versatile installation capability Capable of the projector. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is... makes it is turned on the Remote Commander. This prevents the projector from the side of locations. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the...
.... VPL-CW125 Three super-high-aperture 0.74-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Versatile installation capability Capable of the projector. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is... makes it is turned on the Remote Commander. This prevents the projector from the side of locations. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the...
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...to the video input connector of the monitor. The volume of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the computer. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. AUDIO jack Connect to the model. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander ... INPUT A or INPUT B. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the computer. Refer to external active speakers. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. 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 ...
...to the video input connector of the monitor. The volume of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the computer. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. AUDIO jack Connect to the model. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander ... INPUT A or INPUT B. VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the computer. Refer to external active speakers. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. 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 ...
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... with the correct polarity. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the same names as those on the projector. This function is available when the PC signal is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control...front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is input. 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. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is ...
... with the correct polarity. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that have the same names as those on the projector. This function is available when the PC signal is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control...front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is input. 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. c KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key d LENS key This function is ...
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... shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the size of the 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...
... shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the size of the 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...
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... AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions...
... AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to a computer. For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions...
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...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. The...
...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. The...
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connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, 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 example a notebook, or an Note The key...Commander of your computer's settings. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Depending on the type of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you adjust the tilt of the projector. 3 Release the Adjuster adjustment button. 4 When fine-tuning is selected. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A ...
connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, 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 example a notebook, or an Note The key...Commander of your computer's settings. To operate with the adjuster, the V keystone Projecting 27 Depending on the type of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you adjust the tilt of the projector. 3 Release the Adjuster adjustment button. 4 When fine-tuning is selected. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A ...
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... INPUT E INPUT C AIR 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 OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB...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 ... of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector.
... INPUT E INPUT C AIR 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 OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB...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 ... of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector.
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... a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. Setting menu Display items There are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment...
... a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. Setting menu Display items There are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment...
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...by adjusting "Shift." This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of that signal are displayed on page 58 to that if the projector is input) Functions Initial setting...B into which are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be registered in the preset memory...: Displays the picture while matching one . Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This item is enabled only when an...
...by adjusting "Shift." This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of that signal are displayed on page 58 to that if the projector is input) Functions Initial setting...B into which are registered, the newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of the LCD. The picture will be clear but the picture size will be registered in the preset memory...: Displays the picture while matching one . Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This item is enabled only when an...
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in the Setup menu is set to "Off." c Adjust the picture (see page 46). c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. c Adjust "Shift" in the Signal menu properly (see page 37). c Adjust "Dot Phase" in the Signal menu properly (see page 37... proper connections have been made (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on the screen and press the APA key. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." c Adjust the sound with the VOLUME +/-
in the Setup menu is set to "Off." c Adjust the picture (see page 46). c Leave the projector for about two hours with a new one (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. c Adjust "Shift" in the Signal menu properly (see page 37). c Adjust "Dot Phase" in the Signal menu properly (see page 37... proper connections have been made (see page 28). • Condensation has accumulated on the screen and press the APA key. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." c Adjust the sound with the VOLUME +/-
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..., 40 × 20 mm (1 5/8 × 2 7/8 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 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom... fV: 60 Hz) 1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector.
..., 40 × 20 mm (1 5/8 × 2 7/8 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 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom... fV: 60 Hz) 1) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector.
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... to 240V AC, 2.9-1.3A, 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°C to 35°... Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (VPLCX125/CX155/CW125) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) (VPLCX100/CX120/CX150) Lens cap (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) (1-791-992-xx) Specifications 55 Others
... to 240V AC, 2.9-1.3A, 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°C to 35°... Storage humidity 10% to 90% Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (VPLCX125/CX155/CW125) Lithium battery CR2025 (1) (VPLCX100/CX120/CX150) Lens cap (1) HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) (1-791-992-xx) Specifications 55 Others
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...of the lens c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of "Full 2" size. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 ...× 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 ...image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum 60 Installation Diagram When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "...
...of the lens c: distance between the floor and the adjusters of "Full 2" size. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 ...× 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 ...image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of the projector x: free N: minimum M: maximum 60 Installation Diagram When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "...
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... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. 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 ... 4.68+53.2) Notes for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the projector suspension support mounting surface on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the hole (front) for VPL-CW125 only • The projected image size...
... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 99 % of "Full 2" size. 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 ... 4.68+53.2) Notes for mounting a projector suspension support on bottom surface of this projector and the center of the screen b: distance between the projector suspension support mounting surface on bottom of this projector and the ceiling x: distance between the hole (front) for VPL-CW125 only • The projected image size...