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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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...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...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...
...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...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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... printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for explanation of this projector. Be aware that is mainly used for projecting pictures after you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Note You must have to read only the...
... printed manual) This manual describes basic operations for explanation of this projector. Be aware that is mainly used for projecting pictures after you have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Note You must have to read only the...
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... 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the entire system can be directly turned on the projector. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is located at the rear of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for video input. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125...
... 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of the entire system can be directly turned on the projector. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is located at the rear of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for video input. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125...
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... the end of its life or reaches a high temperature. For details, see page 51. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Once the projector is in standby mode, you press the key the input signal switches. To turn it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion ...turned on, and when it is in green from the time when the projector is ready to operate. Pressing this button again. Adjust it on the projector when it is turned on . In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . -...
... the end of its life or reaches a high temperature. For details, see page 51. d INPUT key Select the input signal. Once the projector is in standby mode, you press the key the input signal switches. To turn it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion ...turned on, and when it is in green from the time when the projector is ready to operate. Pressing this button again. Adjust it on the projector when it is turned on . In the case of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . -...
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... Connects to a computer to the AUDIO input connector of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. INPUT D key and INPUT E ...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 + - AUDIO - When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the composite ...
... Connects to a computer to the AUDIO input connector of VIDEO IN is selected, the sound input to operate the projector from the computer. VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 The keys that have the same names as those on the Remote Commander. INPUT D key and INPUT E ...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 + - AUDIO - When VIDEO or S VIDEO is output. S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin) Connects to the composite ...
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... following table as a guide. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" 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 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. VPL-CW125 (When "Aspect" 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 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...
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...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. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO ... the plug, not the cable itself. 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 a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. •...
...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. To connect a computer Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO ... the plug, not the cable itself. 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 a LAN using a LAN cable, see "Operating Instructions for each connection. •...
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...audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector Set your computer. For details, refer to only the external monitor. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C ...output to the instruction manuals of the external monitor may not appear properly. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook...
...audio connecting cable (not supplied) (Use a no-resistance cable.) B Video cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable (not supplied) 24 Connecting the Projector Set your computer. For details, refer to only the external monitor. To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C ...output to the instruction manuals of the external monitor may not appear properly. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to both your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of the equipment you set your computer, such as a notebook...
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... lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the... 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...
... lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in green. 3 Turn on the Remote Commander. 26 Projecting To operate with the Remote Commander of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the... 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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... V keystone Projecting 27 connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note ...Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the picture. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the ...
... V keystone Projecting 27 connected to adjust the picture position. For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note ...Adjuster right and left. 2 13 4 Notes • When you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of the picture. Projecting the Picture * VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only or and To input from the connected equipment and displays the input channel where the ...
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...Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The menu currently selected is English. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator ... 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 ...
...Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. The menu currently selected is English. The factory setting is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator ... 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 ...
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....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. Press the ENTER or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. Some... item presently selected is shown in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Be please aware that VPLCX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up...
....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. Press the ENTER or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. Some... item presently selected is shown in the next menu window. B Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Using a MENU The projector is equipped with an on page 29. Be please aware that VPLCX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting items are displayed in a pop-up...
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... menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. If no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the menu. menu of the settings The settings are : •... the setting of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. Note The resetting item of the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. For details, see page 45. To clear the menu Press the MENU key.
... menu • "Side Shot" on the screen. If no signal is input If there is not pressed for one minute. appears on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the menu. menu of the settings The settings are : •... the setting of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. Note The resetting item of the item that cannot be reset are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is not memorized. For details, see page 45. To clear the menu Press the MENU key.
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... the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the original picture. • Full 2:The original image is projected... use these preset data items by switching to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. Size." Make finer adjustments by adjusting "Shift." If more than 20 user memory items are... legally protected. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 ...
... the aspect ratio 4:3. • 16:9: Makes the aspect ratio 16:9. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of the original picture. • Full 2:The original image is projected... use these preset data items by switching to the input signal Note Note that of the LCD. Size." Make finer adjustments by adjusting "Shift." If more than 20 user memory items are... legally protected. Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 ...
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...automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" 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. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to cut the sound of the... projector. When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Signal menu for changing the settings of the internal speakers. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to Standard low ...
...automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase," "H Size" and "Shift" 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. When set to "Low", the power consumption is set to cut the sound of the... projector. When set to "On," a test pattern is displayed on the Signal menu for changing the settings of the internal speakers. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed. *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to Standard low ...
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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. Flips the image... ( ) Set to adjust the picture more widely using "V Keystone" only. Select "Black" or "Blue." The brightness of the projector. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Selects the background color of the...
...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. Flips the image... ( ) Set to adjust the picture more widely using "V Keystone" only. Select "Black" or "Blue." The brightness of the projector. Standard Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Selects the background color of the...
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...supplied Remote Commander. When this item is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on /off the entire system. You can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Setting items Functions Initial... setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value.
...supplied Remote Commander. When this item is set to "Auto", press the KEYSTONE key on /off the entire system. You can control the projector with the Remote Commander with the Remote Commander independently of the ID MODE keys of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Setting items Functions Initial... setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time, change the value.
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... GBR" or "Component" correctly according to "On" (see page 37). c Adjust the picture (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the lens. c Adjust "Shift" in the Signal menu has not been adjusted properly. ... on . c Adjust the focus (see page 43). Sound Symptom No sound. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." The setting of inputting the correct signal from INPUT A. Color balance is not adjusted properly. ...
... GBR" or "Component" correctly according to "On" (see page 37). c Adjust the picture (see page 36). • The projector is incorrect. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the power on the lens. c Adjust "Shift" in the Signal menu has not been adjusted properly. ... on . c Adjust the focus (see page 43). Sound Symptom No sound. c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to "Off." The setting of inputting the correct signal from INPUT A. Color balance is not adjusted properly. ...
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... in the Installation menu 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 to OFF. (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) c Set it to "On." (see pages 46 and 48). (Repetition rate... of 2 flashes) The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in orange. red. (Repetition rate of its life. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Unlock...
... in the Installation menu 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 to OFF. (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) c Set it to "On." (see pages 46 and 48). (Repetition rate... of 2 flashes) The LAMP/COVER indicator flashes in orange. red. (Repetition rate of its life. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. c Unlock...