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3-211-166-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-211-166-11 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-CX100 VPL-CX120/CX125 VPL-CX150/CX155 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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...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 Your Presentation 31 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied...37 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 ...
...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 Your Presentation 31 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not supplied...37 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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... illumination • To obtain the best picture, the front of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is a normal result of the screen should not be exposed to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet... should be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. • Unplug ...
... illumination • To obtain the best picture, the front of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is a normal result of the screen should not be exposed to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself . • The wall outlet... should be used for several days. • To disconnect the cord, pull it out by qualified Sony personnel before operating it further. • Unplug ...
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Notes on Installation and Usage 9 Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation Use the Security bar at the side of the projector for example. If you lift the projector by holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for a purpose of preventing theft, by using this bar, it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged.
Notes on Installation and Usage 9 Do not use the Security bar for transporting or installation Use the Security bar at the side of the projector for example. If you lift the projector by holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for a purpose of preventing theft, by using this bar, it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged.
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...(Japanese and English only) This is an application software for transmitting data from a computer to pay attention when handling and using this projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is not displayed due to the model. 10 About the Supplied ...stored on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together. Be aware that is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. ...
...(Japanese and English only) This is an application software for transmitting data from a computer to pay attention when handling and using this projector. On Macintosh system, you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is not displayed due to the model. 10 About the Supplied ...stored on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of this projector. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150 and VPL-CX155 all together. Be aware that is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. ...
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...locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system....high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one Remote Commander when you can be projected by tilting it 90 degrees at the rear of the projector. Security Functions Security lock... if it possible to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) The function allows you to prevent...
...locks all the keys on the control panel of the projector, allowing use two or more projectors in a wider variety of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system....high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one Remote Commander when you can be projected by tilting it 90 degrees at the rear of the projector. Security Functions Security lock... if it possible to adjust or control each projector individually with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the projector. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155 only) The function allows you to prevent...
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...or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights in green when the projector is turned on until the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off ...the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 key for adjustment. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on , and ...
...or flashes under the following conditions: - Lights in green when the projector is turned on until the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off ...the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to the message or hold the ?/1 key for adjustment. Flashes in green from the time when the projector is turned on , and ...
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...Selects the input signal output from the connector of the same name as those of the computer. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX125/CX155: Page 17. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound ... MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the AUDIO connector of the monitor. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the S video output (Y/C video output...
...Selects the input signal output from the connector of the same name as those of the computer. keys on the control panel function identically. VPL-CX125/CX155: Page 17. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound ... MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to the AUDIO connector of the monitor. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to operate the projector from the INPUT A or INPUT B. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female) Connects to a computer to the S video output (Y/C video output...
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...jack) This function is displayed on the screen. Press again, or press the VOLUME+ key to a Remote Commander you use two or more projectors in this projector. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. keys This function is input from the speaker. c AIR SHOT key Displays ... ratio of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you can easily adjust or control each projector with D ZOOM key to its original size. i VOLUME +/- keys This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on page 38. k ID ...
...jack) This function is displayed on the screen. Press again, or press the VOLUME+ key to a Remote Commander you use two or more projectors in this projector. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the screen. keys This function is input from the speaker. c AIR SHOT key Displays ... ratio of an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with a Remote Commander whenever you can easily adjust or control each projector with D ZOOM key to its original size. i VOLUME +/- keys This function is not provided in "The Function Menu" on page 38. k ID ...
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...front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is not provided in this projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is limited. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that have the same names as those on Remote Commander operation... • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid...
...front or rear remote control detector. • The operation range is not provided in this projector. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. e AUTO FOCUS key This function is limited. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that have the same names as those on Remote Commander operation... • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is input from the # side. 2 Replace the lid...
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...the Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the AUDIO jack of the OUTPUT. Notes on the projector. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control... detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation ...
...the Remote Commander. Before using the Remote Commander Pull out the clear film from the AUDIO jack of the OUTPUT. Notes on the projector. Notes on Remote Commander operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control... detector is, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 2 Install the lithium battery. 20 Remote Commander Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation ...
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... Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. Projecting the Picture B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the size ...
... Screen Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. Projecting the Picture B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the size ...
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... cable itself. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a computer. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for the external monitor. For VPL-CX125/CX155, when connecting to XGA mode for Network" stored on the CDROM. To connect...
... cable itself. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to a computer. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for the external monitor. For VPL-CX125/CX155, when connecting to XGA mode for Network" stored on the CDROM. To connect...
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... supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Connecting the Projector 23 For details, refer to only the external monitor. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer to output the signal to...
... supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) Connecting the Projector 23 For details, refer to only the external monitor. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to the instruction manuals of the equipment you set your computer to output the signal to...
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... aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the Setup menu. 24 Connecting the Projector 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...
... aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the Setup menu. 24 Connecting the Projector 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...
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Projecting 25 To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/CX155 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Select the input source. Projecting Projecting the Picture 24 LAMP/ COVER ON...
Projecting 25 To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/CX155 You can select directly the input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the equipment connected to the projector. 4 Select the input source. Projecting Projecting the Picture 24 LAMP/ COVER ON...
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..." in -one LCD type, you do not want to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 2 13 4 Notes • When you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: projector by pressing certain...the projector. Use the adjuster to the projector varies depending on the type of your computer's settings. If you may have to switch the computer to output to the 26 Projecting Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to perform the or and * VPL-CX125/...
..." in -one LCD type, you do not want to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 2 13 4 Notes • When you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: projector by pressing certain...the projector. Use the adjuster to the projector varies depending on the type of your computer's settings. If you may have to switch the computer to output to the 26 Projecting Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to perform the or and * VPL-CX125/...
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... one second instead of the steps 1 and 2 above. Please press ?/1 key again." During this case, adjust it may cause a malfunction. 7 Adjust the size of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green... and the fan continues to run to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this time, you do not press any...
... one second instead of the steps 1 and 2 above. Please press ?/1 key again." During this case, adjust it may cause a malfunction. 7 Adjust the size of the projector with the ?/1 key. 3 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the fan stops running and the ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green... and the fan continues to run to let the projector down on your fingers. • Do not push hard on the room temperature or the screen angle. In this time, you do not press any...
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...English. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Press the MENU key. To change the menu language...A INPUT D INPUT B 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 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO AUDIO RRSE...
...English. B Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in green, and then lights in green. 3 Press the MENU key. To change the menu language...A INPUT D INPUT B 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 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO AUDIO RRSE...
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... four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is entered you are required to input the password only when you turn the projector on this screen even if you turn on , you can prevent valid usage in your password and the password administrator is equipped ...with a security lock function. Security Lock The projector is not available. Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER keys to the selected language. Convenient Functions The selected menu appears. 5 Press the v...
... four-digit password. (The default initial password setting is entered you are required to input the password only when you turn the projector on this screen even if you turn on , you can prevent valid usage in your password and the password administrator is equipped ...with a security lock function. Security Lock The projector is not available. Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER keys to the selected language. Convenient Functions The selected menu appears. 5 Press the v...