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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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... with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. 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. For safety Be sure to attach the... refer to the unit. For any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Address: ...
... with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. 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. For safety Be sure to attach the... refer to the unit. For any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - Address: ...
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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
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...About the Supplied Manuals Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for explanation of this projector. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for transmitting data from a computer to...CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is installed to the projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to set up and operate the network ...
...About the Supplied Manuals Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for explanation of this projector. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for transmitting data from a computer to...CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to which you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is installed to the projector. Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to set up and operate the network ...
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... 11 Overview High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on the Remote...
... 11 Overview High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one room. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is turned on the Remote...
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...in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is ready to operate. Also, flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on with the ?/1 key. Pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is high or the ...electrical system has failed. - In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Location and Function of the image. The fan runs for about...
...in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is ready to operate. Also, flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on with the ?/1 key. Pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is high or the ...electrical system has failed. - In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Location and Function of the image. The fan runs for about...
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... port. 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 enter the settings of the computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 23 and "Connecting...
... port. 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 enter the settings of the computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 23 and "Connecting...
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... VOLUME + PIC + - Remote Commander 17 Overview Outputs signals from the selected channel and computer signals only from among the signals from the computer. 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 the input...or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander.
... VOLUME + PIC + - Remote Commander 17 Overview Outputs signals from the selected channel and computer signals only from among the signals from the computer. 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 the input...or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO connector of INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander.
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...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... following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the...
...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... following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the...
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... "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. When pulling out...
... "Operating Instructions for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to the computer's instruction manual. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. When pulling out...
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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. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment.
...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.
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... -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...connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is selected. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where..., Video GBR etc. Depending on the type 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...
... -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...connector S-Video Notes • If "Auto Input Search" is selected. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where..., Video GBR etc. Depending on the type 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...
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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 VVIIDDEEOOIN... 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,...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 VVIIDDEEOOIN... 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,...fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector.
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. Use the v or V key to ... 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. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be set Picture Signal Function Installation Adjust Picture Contrast...
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. The items that can be set or adjusted with the selected menu appear. Use the v or V key to ... 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. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be set Picture Signal Function Installation Adjust Picture Contrast...
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Items that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. For details, see page 45. menu of the settings The settings are : • "Contrast," "... been adjusted Select the item that you want to its factory preset value. menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen.
Items that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not pressed for one minute. For details, see page 45. menu of the settings The settings are : • "Contrast," "... been adjusted Select the item that you want to its factory preset value. menu of the Signal menu • "Side Shot" on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the screen.
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...the setting of the adjusted data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. If more than 20 user memory items are legally protected. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600...for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. Size...
...the setting of the adjusted data for public viewing, modifying the original picture by switching to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. If more than 20 user memory items are legally protected. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600...for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of preset data for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0. Size...
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.../CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. The Function Menu 39 When set to "Low", ... when you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. When set to cut the sound of the projector. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. The...
.../CW125 only When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Off screen during "V Keystone" or *"Side Shot" adjustment. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only Set to "Off" to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. The Function Menu 39 When set to "Low", ... when you press the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. When set to cut the sound of the projector. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander. The...
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... Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items V 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. The... brightness of the screen when no signal Blue is input to the projector. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. •...
... Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items V 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. The... brightness of the screen when no signal Blue is input to the projector. The Installation Menu The Installation menu is used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected image brightly. •...
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... or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "All," you All want control two or more projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander. When it to "Auto". • When you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone... to turn the power 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 can control all the projectors with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander.
... or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set to "All," you All want control two or more projectors individually with the supplied Remote Commander. When it to "Auto". • When you want restore the "Auto" setting, first switch the V Keystone... to turn the power 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 can control all the projectors with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of the Remote Commander.