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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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... 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 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock...
... 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 23 Connecting a Computer 23 Connecting a VCR 24 Projecting 26 Turning Off the Power 28 Convenient Functions Selecting the Menu Language .......... 29 Security Lock...
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...to install the unit in a room where floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is connected to reduce reflection of the unit with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be near these chemicals. On cleaning the air filter • Clean the.... To remove dust on the top of the cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may be used for the air filter cleaning. ...
...to install the unit in a room where floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is connected to reduce reflection of the unit with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be near these chemicals. On cleaning the air filter • Clean the.... To remove dust on the top of the cabinet or remove the indications on the cabinet. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may be used for the air filter cleaning. ...
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... not indicate a malfunction. These installations may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. The power will be scratched. • If the cabinet is a normal result of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. Notes on.... You may cause malfunction or damage to the block-up . Highly heated and humid • Avoid installing the unit in the following situations. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is very low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in 1 min."
... not indicate a malfunction. These installations may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. The power will be scratched. • If the cabinet is a normal result of the cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may come off. Notes on.... You may cause malfunction or damage to the block-up . Highly heated and humid • Avoid installing the unit in the following situations. On LCD projector • The LCD projector is very low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in 1 min."
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... holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for example. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using this... Usage 9 Avoid using as the unit topples over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may cause the projector to fall or be damaged. Notes on the floor or ceiling. Do not install the unit other than 20 degrees. Use ...the following conditions. Do not tilt right/left Use the Security bar at the side of the projector for a purpose of the lens that may cause malfunction.
... holding the Security bar, or hang the projector by attaching a commercially available theft prevention cable for example. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using this... Usage 9 Avoid using as the unit topples over the ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); otherwise, the internal heat may cause the projector to fall or be damaged. Notes on the floor or ceiling. Do not install the unit other than 20 degrees. Use ...the following conditions. Do not tilt right/left Use the Security bar at the side of the projector for a purpose of the lens that may cause malfunction.
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... Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for projecting pictures after you have to which... (Japanese and English only) This is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Network (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to read only the Operating Instructions. Be aware that is mainly...
... Manuals Safety Regulations (separately printed manual) This manual describes important notes and cautions to pay attention when handling and using this projector. Note You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is an application software for projecting pictures after you have to which... (Japanese and English only) This is installed to set up and operate the network presentation. Operating Instructions (on the CD-ROM) Projector Station for Network (on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions describes how to read only the Operating Instructions. Be aware that is mainly...
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...projector on /off away from the installation location via a Web browser or to the front floor or ceiling installation, you use of the screen. Features 11 Overview It allows light output of Sony... 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on the projector....aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on the ceiling you replace the lamp. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is connected to ...
...projector on /off away from the installation location via a Web browser or to the front floor or ceiling installation, you use of the screen. Features 11 Overview It allows light output of Sony... 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for the VPL-CX100. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is mounted on the projector....aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with a breaker or other switch without pressing the power key on the ceiling you replace the lamp. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is connected to ...
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...is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about one second. Once the projector is in standby mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is high or the ...trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Lights in green when the projector is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ready to operate. c ?/1 (...
...is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/ B) for about one second. Once the projector is in standby mode, you can be adjusted by the v/V/b/B key. Lights in orange when the power saving mode is high or the ...trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Lights in green when the projector is turned on, and when it on the projector when it by pressing this key, V KEYSTONE (Vertical trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is ready to operate. c ?/1 (...
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...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 + - VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the AUDIO connector of VIDEO IN is output. INPUT D key and ...INPUT E key are not used in this jack to the audio output of the computer. e OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to operate the projector...
...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 + - VIDEO jack (phono type) Connects to the AUDIO connector of VIDEO IN is output. INPUT D key and ...INPUT E key are not used in this jack to the audio output of the computer. e OUTPUT MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Connect to operate the projector...
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...an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with D ZOOM key to a Remote Commander you can easily adjust or control each projector with a Remote Commander whenever you use two or more projectors in one room. keys j FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. To cancel...the key again. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you press this key the aspect ratio changes according to restore the sound. o ZOOM +/- q SHIFT +/- For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. l CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo mini-jack) This function is not provided in the Installation menu on the screen...
...an item to its factory preset value or returns the enlarged image with D ZOOM key to a Remote Commander you can easily adjust or control each projector with a Remote Commander whenever you use two or more projectors in one room. keys j FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. To cancel...the key again. k ID MODE 1/2/3 keys When you press this key the aspect ratio changes according to restore the sound. o ZOOM +/- q SHIFT +/- For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. l CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo mini-jack) This function is not provided in the Installation menu on the screen...
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...provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on 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 its clearest while a...
...provided in "The Function Menu" on the screen. To cancel the frozen picture, press the key again. For details, see "Smart APA" in this projector. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on 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 its clearest while a...
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... 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 j Infrared transmitter k ?/1 (On/Standby) key l v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys m ENTER key n MENU key o VOLUME +/- ... the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. h PIC MUTING key i D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is limited.
... 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 j Infrared transmitter k ?/1 (On/Standby) key l v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys m ENTER key n MENU key o VOLUME +/- ... the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. h PIC MUTING key i D ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/- Notes on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is limited.
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... the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Use the 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...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 21 Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image.
... the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. Use the 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...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 21 Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the projected image.
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... 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image...
... 99 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-CW125 only • When "Aspect" on page 59. 22 Installing the Projector There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the Signal menu is set to "16:9", the projected image...
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... for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. Connecting a Computer This section describes how... 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 OUTPUT...
... for Network" stored on the CD-ROM. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting the Projector 23 Connecting the Projector When you set the output mode of picture signals. Connecting a Computer This section describes how... 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 OUTPUT...
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... audio output (R) VCR A Stereo 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 To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN...
... audio output (R) VCR A Stereo 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 To connect to a video or S video output connector Side NETWORK INPUT C RGB AUDIO INPUT A RGB AUDIO INPUT B MONITOR AUDIO OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO IN...
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... 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." Connecting the Projector 25 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side NETWORK INPUT...
... 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." Connecting the Projector 25 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Side NETWORK INPUT...
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...of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY 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... 17 Front 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...
...of VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 You can select directly the input signal you want to the projector. 4 Select the input source. The ON/STANDBY 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... 17 Front 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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For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. Depending on the type of your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the VPLCX125/... the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer's settings. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. To operate with the...
For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to the projector. Depending on the type of your computer, for example a notebook, or an Note The key used for the signals from Press INPUT to the VPLCX125/... the INPUT key, the input signal switches as follows: all-in the Function Menu on page 39. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to the projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., , etc.), or by changing your computer's settings. Use the adjuster to the INPUT A connector Input-A Computer, etc. To operate with the...
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...screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster extended. adjustment is automatically adjusted. However, it manually. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the Direct Power On/ Off function.) When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you can... ?/1 key again. "POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again." During this case, adjust it may cause a malfunction. 7 Adjust the size of the projector with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to reduce the internal heat. It may not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator again...
...screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster extended. adjustment is automatically adjusted. However, it manually. Adjust the picture size using the Zoom ring and adjust the picture focus using the Direct Power On/ Off function.) When you cannot confirm the onscreen message When you can... ?/1 key again. "POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key again." During this case, adjust it may cause a malfunction. 7 Adjust the size of the projector with the v/V/b/B keys. • Be careful not to reduce the internal heat. It may not be able to light up the ON/STANDBY indicator again...