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... Perchlorate Material - 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 any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your... the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. 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. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
... Perchlorate Material - 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 any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your... the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. 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. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules...
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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/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not ...supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) (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 ...
...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/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (not ...supplied) (When Using the Network Presentation Function) (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 ...
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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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... (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for explanation of this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an... Instructions stored on the CDROM) (this projector. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together.
... (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation. Be aware that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for explanation of this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations of the display, and there may be an... Instructions stored on the CDROM) (this projector. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM. Operating Instructions for Network (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together.
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.../ vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one Remote Commander when you can be projected by tilting it possible to turn the ...approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for Network." Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical ...
.../ vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with one Remote Commander when you can be projected by tilting it possible to turn the ...approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for Network." Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical ...
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... runs for about one second. When you press the key the input signal switches. e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. For details, see page 51...
... runs for about one second. When you press the key the input signal switches. e KEYSTONE (Trapezoidal distortion correction) key Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. For details, see page 51...
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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 external equipment such as a computer. c INPUT B Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to ...
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 external equipment such as a computer. c INPUT B Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to ...
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...the composite video output of video equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . Refer to the model. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those of the same name as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander... VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. ...
...the composite video output of video equipment. AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) Connects to external video equipment . Refer to the model. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those of the same name as those on the Remote Commander. Remote Commander... VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the S video output (Y/C video output) of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. ...
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... RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. 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... to monitor output A Stereo audio connecting 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.
... RS-232C REMOTE Projecting the Picture to audio output Computer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. 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... to monitor output A Stereo audio connecting 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.
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...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 the projector. 4 Select the input source. Projecting 24 LAMP... E INPUT C 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...
...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 the projector. 4 Select the input source. Projecting 24 LAMP... E INPUT C 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...
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...Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt of the picture. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the...projector varies depending on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. • When...
...Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt of the picture. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the...projector varies depending on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to display Computer, Component, Video GBR etc. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the input signals are found. • When...
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... KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT 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/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO...
... KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT 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/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO S VIDEO RGB VVIIDDEEOOIN INPUT B AUDIO...
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... the setting. The setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. Be please aware that VPLCX155 is mainly used for making various adjustments and...
... the setting. The setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in this manual. Pop-up menu, in a setting menu or adjustment menu with no main menu, or in the next menu window. Be please aware that VPLCX155 is mainly used for making various adjustments and...
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... key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the screen. 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 "Adjust Picture..." The menu disappears automatically if a key is...
... key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the screen. 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 "Adjust Picture..." The menu disappears automatically if a key is...
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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 "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by ...
.../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 "On," the projector detects input signals in standby mode. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by ...
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... Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 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. Auto Corrects the...
... Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 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. Auto Corrects the...
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... return it is set to "1," you can control all the projectors with the ID MODE key set to "1." Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to "On" at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal...
... return it is set to "1," you can control all the projectors with the ID MODE key set to "1." Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to "On" at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal...
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...- z z z - 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. Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the following ...z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *5: Can be set except preset memory number 49. *6: VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only. The items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the menu. Signal menu Input ...
...- z z z - 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. Input signals and adjustable/setting items Some of the items in the menus cannot be adjusted are not displayed in the following ...z : Adjustable/can be set - : Not adjustable/cannot be set *5: Can be set except preset memory number 49. *6: VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only. The items that cannot be adjusted depending on the input signal as indicated in the menu. Signal menu Input ...
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... or the connections are black edges the screen. Cause and Remedy • A cable is not adjusted properly. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." On-screen display does not "Status" in the Picture menu properly (see page 46). c Adjust the contrast...
... or the connections are black edges the screen. Cause and Remedy • A cable is not adjusted properly. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." On-screen display does not "Status" in the Picture menu properly (see page 46). c Adjust the contrast...
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... c Consult with new batteries (see page 42). c Wait for 60 seconds 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 the Installation menu... (Repetition rate of the fan increases and the fan becomes slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds normal. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are locked. Indicators Symptom ...
... c Consult with new batteries (see page 42). c Wait for 60 seconds 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 the Installation menu... (Repetition rate of the fan increases and the fan becomes slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds normal. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. Remote Commander Symptom Cause and Remedy The Remote Commander does not work. • The Remote Commander batteries are locked. Indicators Symptom ...