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...in the USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in order to comply with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-... For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired...
...in the USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the customers in order to comply with Canadian ICES-003. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-... For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired...
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... Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation Diagram 59 Floor Installation (Front Projection 59 Ceiling Installation (Front...
... Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation Diagram 59 Floor Installation (Front Projection 59 Ceiling Installation (Front...
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... changed to a dark color. 6 Precautions On preventing internal heat buildup The unit is equipped with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the lens, use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive...On cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with both sides of the unit with a soft dry cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any windows that the carpet and wall paper be used for the air filter cleaning. As incorrect...
... changed to a dark color. 6 Precautions On preventing internal heat buildup The unit is equipped with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the lens while the lamp is on the lens, use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive...On cleaning the cabinet • Clean the cabinet gently with both sides of the unit with a soft dry cloth. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio. • Cover any windows that the carpet and wall paper be used for the air filter cleaning. As incorrect...
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...not install the unit in 1 min." This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Poorly ventilated • Allow adequate air circulation to the unit. Lamp off . The power will function with the message "High temp.! You may cause malfunction or damage to prevent internal heat build-up , the... minute. • Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) around the unit. • Be careful that continuously appear on the LCD projector. These installations may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that the ventilation holes may inhale...
...not install the unit in 1 min." This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Poorly ventilated • Allow adequate air circulation to the unit. Lamp off . The power will function with the message "High temp.! You may cause malfunction or damage to prevent internal heat build-up , the... minute. • Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) around the unit. • Be careful that continuously appear on the LCD projector. These installations may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that the ventilation holes may inhale...
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... cause malfunction of certain components. Avoid installing the unit in temperature. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. 8 Notes on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications. Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Installing in such a location may be caused...
... cause malfunction of certain components. Avoid installing the unit in temperature. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. 8 Notes on the distance between the screen and the unit or the zooming magnifications. Subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Installing in such a location may be caused...
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...CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch ...lamp timer. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of the projector. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen...lumen for the VPL-CX100. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you to the "Operating Instructions for Network." Simple maintenance Even when the projector is located at the rear or 90 degrees in one room. It allows light output of Sony...
...CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch ...lamp timer. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it 90 degrees at the front of the projector. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen...lumen for the VPL-CX100. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you to the "Operating Instructions for Network." Simple maintenance Even when the projector is located at the rear or 90 degrees in one room. It allows light output of Sony...
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...8226; Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • On-screen menu in 15 languages • Picture/Audio muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems ...8226; Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features
...8226; Low fan noise makes your presentation comfortable • On-screen menu in 15 languages • Picture/Audio muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks • Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems ...8226; Display Data Channel is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Air Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • Side Shot is a trademark of Sony corporation. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are not specified. 12 Features
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Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) Top/Front/Side 4 1 Overview 2 5 3 6 Rear/Side/Bottom 7 8 9 NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 0 qa qs qd qf 6 qg qh a Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 48. b Front remote control detector c Air filter cover Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) 13
Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) Top/Front/Side 4 1 Overview 2 5 3 6 Rear/Side/Bottom 7 8 9 NIENTPWUTORCK RGB MONITOR INPUT A AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO RGB S VIDEO VVIDIDEEOOIN AUDIO INPUT B RRESM-2O32TCE 0 qa qs qd qf 6 qg qh a Lens Remove the lens cap before projection. For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 48. b Front remote control detector c Air filter cover Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) 13
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...available) can be connected to an optional security cable (from Kensington). p Speaker 14 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) g Lamp cover h Ventilation holes (intake) i Adjusters j Rear remote control detector k Connector/Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 15.... l Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. d Control panel/Indicator For details, see "Control Panel" on page 27. Refer to "Dimensions" (page 65) ...
...available) can be connected to an optional security cable (from Kensington). p Speaker 14 Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit) g Lamp cover h Ventilation holes (intake) i Adjusters j Rear remote control detector k Connector/Connector Panel For details, see "Using the adjuster" on page 15.... l Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. d Control panel/Indicator For details, see "Control Panel" on page 27. Refer to "Dimensions" (page 65) ...
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...conditions: - For details, see page 51. Once the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1...after the power is turned off . - The fan runs for about one second. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the...
...conditions: - For details, see page 51. Once the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1...after the power is turned off . - The fan runs for about one second. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes when the...
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...indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK ...remote control detector 6 COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B 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...
...indicator flashes in green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV/ER NEINTPWUOTRCK ...remote control detector 6 COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B 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...
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...: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT 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... B AUDIO AUDIO 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 ...
...: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT 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... B AUDIO AUDIO 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 ...
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...Use the v or V key to restore the previous screen. 34 Using a MENU Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is shown in the next menu window. Press the ENTER or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. Pop-up ...; When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the v or B key. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: 2...
...Use the v or V key to restore the previous screen. 34 Using a MENU Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is shown in the next menu window. Press the ENTER or B key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. Pop-up ...; When changing the adjustment level: To increase the number, press the v or B key. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off Off Set: Exit: 2...
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appears on the "Adjust Signal..." "Complete!" menu of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when ...
appears on the "Adjust Signal..." "Complete!" menu of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. appears on the screen and the setting of the settings The settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when ...
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... Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is input for 10 minutes. Turns...
... Saving Panel Key Lock Security Lock Functions Initial setting Selects the Power Saving mode. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is input for 10 minutes. Turns...
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... (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All...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 horizontal trapezoidal distortion of ...
... (IR Receiver) on the screen horizontally and/or vertically. Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All...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 horizontal trapezoidal distortion of ...
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.... 42 The Installation Menu High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "On" at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you All want restore the "Auto" setting...
.... 42 The Installation Menu High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is set to "On" at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you All want restore the "Auto" setting...
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... system of the input signal is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off," turns off , and warning messages. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to the input signal. If "Auto" is PAL60...
... system of the input signal is distorted or colorless, select the color system according to "Off," turns off , and warning messages. Auto Lamp Timer Reset When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - When the input signal is not displayed correctly with this item set to the input signal. If "Auto" is PAL60...
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...horizontal frequency of the input signal. Displays the type of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. 44 The Information Menu Displays the vertical frequency...preset memory number of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. Model name Serial number Memory No. (Memory number of the lamp. The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and ...
...horizontal frequency of the input signal. Displays the type of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the projector. • You cannot change the displays listed above. 44 The Information Menu Displays the vertical frequency...preset memory number of the input signal. The displayed value is approximate. Model name Serial number Memory No. (Memory number of the lamp. The Information Menu The Information menu displays the model name, serial number, the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the input signal and ...
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... B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO NIENTPUWTORCK RGB OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR 3 Place your fingers under the lamp cover and pull it is a consumable product. Note If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel for the lamp to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with the Phillips screwdriver (a), hold the...
... B RGB AUDIO VIVIDDEEO ION INPUT A AUDIO S VIDEO NIENTPUWTORCK RGB OUTPUT AUDIO MONITOR 3 Place your fingers under the lamp cover and pull it is a consumable product. Note If the lamp breaks, consult with qualified Sony personnel for the lamp to cool. 2 Open the lamp cover by loosening the three screws with the Phillips screwdriver (a), hold the...