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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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... to the addresses given in Europe The manufacturer of these materials may call; For the customers in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to environmental considerations. For the customers in ...operation. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. The Authorized Representative for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of...
... to the addresses given in Europe The manufacturer of these materials may call; For the customers in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Operation is subject to environmental considerations. For the customers in ...operation. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. The Authorized Representative for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of...
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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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...important notes and cautions to which you have to set up and operate the network presentation. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Software (on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations... of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions ...
...important notes and cautions to which you have to set up and operate the network presentation. Operating Instructions for the VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPLCW125 all together. Software (on the CDROM) (this manual) This Operating Instructions describes the setup and operations... of the display, and there may be an item that the VPL-CX155 is mainly used for projecting pictures after you can read the Operating Instructions stored on the CD-ROM) This Operating Instructions ...
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...Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the projector on . Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155... Instructions 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 to...the VPL-CX100. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for ...
...Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency optical system. System expandability using a network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the projector on . Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/ CX155... Instructions 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 to...the VPL-CX100. ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/ CW125 only) The function allows you use of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for ...
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... of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of Controls (Main Unit) 15 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 . - c ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on with the ?/1 key. To turn it on the projector...
... of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of Controls (Main Unit) 15 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 . - c ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on with the ?/1 key. To turn it on the projector...
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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. b INPUT A Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Inputs a computer signal, ...
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. b INPUT A Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) Inputs a computer signal, ...
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...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 + - Remote Commander 17 Overview When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input ...output. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external video equipment . f VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to the model. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. AUDIO jack Connect to the video input connector of video equipment. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)...
...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 + - Remote Commander 17 Overview When INPUT A or B is selected, the sound input to the AUDIO input ...output. Remote Commander The supplied remote commander differs according to external video equipment . f VIDEO IN (Video input) Connects to the model. VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17. AUDIO jack Connect to the video input connector of video equipment. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)...
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.... Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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...
.... Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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...
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... output mode of picture signals. 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 CD-ROM. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting 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.
... output mode of picture signals. 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 CD-ROM. loose connections may increase noise and reduce performance of your computer to XGA (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ Connecting 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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CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and ...
CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the external monitor. • If you set your computer, such as a notebook computer, to output the signal to both your computer's display and ...
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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 input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR ... 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 ...
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 input signal you want to project by pressing one key from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR ... 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 ...
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..., the V keystone Projecting 27 For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as ... adjust the picture position. connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • ...
..., the V keystone Projecting 27 For details, see "Auto Input Search" in -one LCD type, you adjust the tilt of the projector with the Control Panel or the Remote Commander of VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 Each time you press the INPUT key, the input signal switches as ... adjust the picture position. connected to the INPUT B connector Input-B Computer connected to LAN to use the network presentation function Input-C (VPLCX125/ CX155/ CW125 only) Video equipment Video connected to the VIDEO input connector Video equipment connected to the S VIDEO input connector S-Video Notes • ...
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... 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 AUDIO...
... 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 AUDIO...
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... a MENU Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for making various adjustments and settings. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item...
... a MENU Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that VPLCX155 is mainly used for making various adjustments and settings. Press the ENTER or B key to select a menu, then press the B or ENTER key. The setting items are explanations for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all together in yellow. 3 Select an item...
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... settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. For details, see page 45. To clear the menu Press the MENU key...
... settings are automatically stored in the projector memory when the ENTER key is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Lamp timer setting is not memorized. For details, see page 45. To clear the menu Press the MENU key...
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... newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600 48 1664 See... adjusted data for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. The picture will be clear but the picture... signal is registered in the preset memory. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of authors or producers, which you can also adjust the preset data...
... newest memory always overwrites the oldest one pixel of input picture element to that of the LCD. SIZE 37 1312 37 1320 39 1328 41 1456 47 1708 47 1600 48 1664 See... adjusted data for input signals (the preset memory). Signal Super Mac-2 SGI-1 Macintosh 19" Macintosh 21" Sony News PC-9821 1280 × 1024 WS Sunmicro Memory No. The picture will be clear but the picture... signal is registered in the preset memory. This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/ CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types (VPL-CW125) of authors or producers, which you can also adjust the preset data...
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... setting The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 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 cut the sound of the projector. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed.... *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by ...
... setting The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) 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 cut the sound of the projector. It indicates the input channel when the INPUT key is pressed.... *VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only When set to Standard low in Off the following order: Input A, B, *C/Video/S-Video. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by ...
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... 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. When the bottom of...
... 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. When the bottom of...