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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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...cause undesired operation. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate ... guarantee matters please refer to the unit. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Operation is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-...
...cause undesired operation. For the customers in Europe The manufacturer of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate ... guarantee matters please refer to the unit. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Operation is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-...
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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)... (When Using the Network Presentation Function) (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only 33 Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU 34...
...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...
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... projector. On Macintosh system, you have made the required connections. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Be aware that is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation...
... projector. On Macintosh system, you have made the required connections. Quick Reference Manual (separately printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Be aware that is mainly used for transmitting data from a computer to set up and operate the network presentation...
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... 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 approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of floor, ceiling ...Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of locations. It allows light output of the projector. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL...
... 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 approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of floor, ceiling ...Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of locations. It allows light output of the projector. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL...
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... qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - 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 ...output of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- AUDIO jack Connect to the AUDIO connector of the Remote Commander. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. When INPUT A or B is...
... qj qh qg qf qd wa COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE D ZOOM MUTING VOLUME + PIC + - 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 ...output of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME +/- AUDIO jack Connect to the AUDIO connector of the Remote Commander. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. When INPUT A or B is...
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... AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in this projector. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Remote Commander 19 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in "The Function Menu"...the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to install the battery from ...
... AUTO FOCUS key This function is not provided in this projector. g FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. Remote Commander 19 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 The keys that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector is not provided in "The Function Menu"...the control panel function identically. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh a INPUT key b APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key Automatically adjusts a picture to install the battery from ...
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B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 ....3) (22.6) (28.5) (34.1) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending 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...
B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is input) Unit: m (feet) Projected image size (diagonal) (inches) 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 ....3) (22.6) (28.5) (34.1) There may be a slight difference between the lens and the screen varies depending 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...
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loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the ... 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.
loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when connecting to : • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for Network" stored on the ... 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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...INPUT 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 ?/1 key. The... from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting 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.
...INPUT 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 ?/1 key. The... from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting 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.
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... Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander 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 changing your... the signals from Press INPUT to the projector varies depending on the type 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 page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected...
... Lift the projector while pressing the Adjuster adjustment button. 2 Adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander 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 changing your... the signals from Press INPUT to the projector varies depending on the type 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 page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected...
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... 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 ...RRSE-M23O2TCE 1 Front remote control detector 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 ...
... 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 ...RRSE-M23O2TCE 1 Front remote control detector 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 ...
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...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 the next menu window. Press the ENTER key. If you select an item name followed by an arrow ...menu or in this manual. Setting menu Display items There are displayed in a pop-up menu Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is mainly used for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for making various adjustments and settings. The item presently selected is ...
...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 the next menu window. Press the ENTER key. If you select an item name followed by an arrow ...menu or in this manual. Setting menu Display items There are displayed in a pop-up menu Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is mainly used for explanation of the adjustable/setting items are explanations for making various adjustments and settings. The item presently selected is ...
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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 find if the signal is input, ... ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. use these preset data items by adjusting "Shift." When you can... it to an optimum picture. Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0.
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 find if the signal is input, ... ratio of the picture to be displayed for the current input signal. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. use these preset data items by adjusting "Shift." When you can... it to an optimum picture. Set according to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. When an unpreset signal is input for the first time, a memory number is displayed as 0.
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... accumulated on the screen and press the APA key. in the Picture menu properly (see page 43). c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to the input signal (see page 36). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. appear...
... accumulated on the screen and press the APA key. in the Picture menu properly (see page 43). c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to the input signal (see page 36). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. appear...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... lb 1 oz) Power requirements VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 100 to 240 V AC, 2.9 - 1.2 A, 50/60 Hz VPL-CW125: 100 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...
... lb 1 oz) Power requirements VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/ CX150/CX155: 100 to 240 V AC, 2.9 - 1.2 A, 50/60 Hz VPL-CW125: 100 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...
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VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100... (M) = {(PS × 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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300...171/0.7292)-45.650} × 0.975 b = x-(PS/0.7292 × 4.68) c = x-(PS/0.7292 × 4.68+61.2) Notes for VPL-CW125 only • The projected image size is the one when "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands...
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100... (M) = {(PS × 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 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300...171/0.7292)-45.650} × 0.975 b = x-(PS/0.7292 × 4.68) c = x-(PS/0.7292 × 4.68+61.2) Notes for VPL-CW125 only • The projected image size is the one when "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands...
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VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 ...74.757} × 1.025 a'(M) = {(PS × 28.188/0.7874)+75.509} × 0.975 x = b + (PS/0.7874 × 4.667+53.2) VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2") Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300... 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 is the one when "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to ...
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155 (When an XGA signal is input) Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 ...74.757} × 1.025 a'(M) = {(PS × 28.188/0.7874)+75.509} × 0.975 x = b + (PS/0.7874 × 4.667+53.2) VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2") Unit: mm (inches) PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300... 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 is the one when "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to ...