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...manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). If you have any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland 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 Responsible party: Sony.... For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to local,...
...manual could void your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). If you have any questions about this product is Sony Deutschland 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 Responsible party: Sony.... For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. For safety Be sure to attach the air filter to local,...
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... Unsuitable Conditions 8 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function 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 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for...The Function Menu 38 The Installation Menu 40 The Setup Menu 42 The Information Menu 43 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 21 Connecting the Projector 22 Connecting a Computer 22 Connecting a VCR 23 Projecting 25 Turning Off the Power 27 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu...
... Unsuitable Conditions 8 Overview About the Supplied Manuals 10 Features 11 Location and Function 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 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for...The Function Menu 38 The Installation Menu 40 The Setup Menu 42 The Information Menu 43 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 21 Connecting the Projector 22 Connecting a Computer 22 Connecting a VCR 23 Projecting 25 Turning Off the Power 27 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu...
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... cautions to which you have to pay attention when handling and using this projector. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM...
... cautions to which you have to pay attention when handling and using this projector. B Overview About the Supplied Manuals The following manuals and softwares are supplied with the projector. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM...
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...set the output mode of picture signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for the external monitor. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to monitor output A Stereo audio connecting cable...out by the plug, not the cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; When pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual.
...set the output mode of picture signals. For VPL-CX125/CX155, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for the external monitor. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to monitor output A Stereo audio connecting cable...out by the plug, not the cable itself. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; When pulling out a cable, be sure to the computer's instruction manual.
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...S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. • If you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not... and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor.
...S video output to audio output (L) to video output to a VCR. • If you are connecting. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to audio output (R) VCR A Stereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not... and the external monitor, the picture of pins, use a commercially available plug adaptor. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to only the external monitor.
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... the KEYSTONE key to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on -screen message under certain conditions, you will not be perfectly adjusted depending on the room ... to turn off the power. When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 40.) • If you cannot confirm the on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. In this time, you can turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for...
... the KEYSTONE key to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on -screen message under certain conditions, you will not be perfectly adjusted depending on the room ... to turn off the power. When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you set the "V Keystone" to "Manual." (See page 40.) • If you cannot confirm the on the top of the projector with the adjuster extended. In this time, you can turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for...
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B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct ... an adjustment menu or in this manual. The items that VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. Pop-up menu, in the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together in the next...
B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with the setting items appears. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct ... an adjustment menu or in this manual. The items that VPL-CX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. Pop-up menu, in the next menu window. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that is mainly used for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together in the next...
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... the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is on the screen. • You can be used. Setting items Power Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Locks all the control panel keys on the top of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel... on page 29. To lock the control panel keys, set . Off When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the Signal menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 minutes...
... the picture manually. • When "Standby mode" is on the screen. • You can be used. Setting items Power Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Locks all the control panel keys on the top of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel... on page 29. To lock the control panel keys, set . Off When set to "On," turns on the security lock function, which locks the projector once a password has been set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the Signal menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 minutes...
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... the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. Front & Rear 40 The Installation Menu When the bottom of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: ... Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155 only) Image Flip Background Lamp Mode IR Receiver Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. direction)....
... the image horizontally. • V: Flips the image vertically. Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using the v/V/b/B keys. Front & Rear 40 The Installation Menu When the bottom of the projector. • Front & Rear: Activates both the front and rear detectors. • Front: ... Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155 only) Image Flip Background Lamp Mode IR Receiver Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. direction)....
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... system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is input 40-inch: 1.2 to 1.4 m (3.9 to 4.6 feet...connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/50/60 Hz Component...LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300-inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm VPL-CX120/CX125: 3000 lm VPL...
... system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/ NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/ PAL60 system, switched automatically/manually (NTSC4.43 is input 40-inch: 1.2 to 1.4 m (3.9 to 4.6 feet...connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/50/60 Hz Component...LCD panel 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300-inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm VPL-CX120/CX125: 3000 lm VPL...
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Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ...: TTL level high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms NETWORK (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT': HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms SYNC...xx) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Optional accessories Projector Lamp LMP-C200 (for replacement) Presentation Tool RM-PJPK1 SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES ...: TTL level high impedance, positive/ negative AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated input 500 mVrms, input impedance more than 47 kilohms NETWORK (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASETX MONITOR OUT': HD D-sub 15pin (female) R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms SYNC...xx) AC power cord (1) CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, Application Software) (1) Quick Reference Manual (1) Safety Regulations (1) Security Label (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 In this case, set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p PC, Air Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155 only), except SXGA+ SXGA+ a=0 a≠0 or b≠...
... "V Keystone" Adjustments 63 In this case, set to "Manual," and correct the distortion using input values. Input signals Video/60, Video/50, 480/60i, 575/50i, 480/60p, 575/50p 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 540/60p 720/60p, 720/50p PC, Air Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155 only), except SXGA+ SXGA+ a=0 a≠0 or b≠...