Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

11Features
Overview
Features
High brightness, high picture 
quality
High brightness
Adoption of Sony’s unique optical system 
provides a high-efficiency optical system. It 
allows light output of 3500 lumen for the 
VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the 
VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 
lumen for the VPL-CX100.
High picture quality
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/
CX155
Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA 
panels with approximately 790,000 effective 
pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 
dots...

12Features
Other Convenient Functions
 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
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13Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
Location and Function of Controls (Main 
Unit)
aLens
Remove the lens cap before projection.
bFront remote control detector
cAir filter cover
To maintain optimal performance, clean 
the air filter whenever you replace the 
lam
p.
For details, see “Cleaning the Air 
Filter” on page 48.
Top/Front/Side
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5
6 2
3
Rear/Side/Bottom
NETWORK
INPUT CRGB
AUDIO
INPUT A
MONITOR
AUDIO
OUTPUTS VIDEOAUDIO
RS-232C
REMOTE VIDEO
VIDEO INRGBINPUT B
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14Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
dControl panel/Indicator
For details, see “Control Panel” on 
page 15.
eVentilation holes (exhaust)
fAdjuster adjustment button
For details, see “Using the adjuster” on 
page 27.
gLamp cover
hVentilation holes (intake)
iAdjusters
jRear remote control detector
kConnector/Connector Panel
For details, see “Connector Panel” on 
page 16.
lZoom ring
Adjusts the picture size.
mFocus ring
Adjusts the picture focus.
nSecurity lock
Connects to an optional security...

15Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
Overview
aLAMP/COVER indicators
Flashes in orange under the following 
conditions:
 A reception rate of 2 flashes when the 
lamp cover or air filter cover is not 
secured firmly.
 A reception rate of 3 flashes when the 
lamp has reached the end of its life or 
reaches a high temperature.
For details, see page 51.
bON/STANDBY indicator
Lights up or flashes under the following 
conditions:
– Lights in red when the AC power cord 
is plugged into a wall outlet....

16Location and Function of Controls (Main Unit)
fMENU key
Displays the on-screen menu. Press 
again to clear the menu.
gPUSH ENTER/v/V/b/B (Arrow) 
keys
Used to enter the settings of items in the 
menu system, select a menu, or make 
various adjustments.
hPIC MUTING key
Cuts off the picture. Press again to 
restore the picture.
aINPUT C (VPL-CX125/CX155/
CW125 only)
NETWORK connector (RJ-45)
Connects to the LAN cable when the 
network function is in use.
CAUTION
For safety, do not connect the connector...

17Remote Commander
Overview
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack) 
To listen to sound output from a 
computer, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the computer.
dAC IN socket
Connects the supplied AC power cord.
eOUTPUT
MONITOR connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to the video input connector of 
the monitor. Outputs signals from the 
selected channel and computer signals 
only from among the signals from the 
INPUT A or INPUT B.
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack)
Connects to external active speakers....

18Remote Commander
cAIR SHOT key
Displays the Network Presentation 
Home.
For details, see Operating Instructions 
for Network (stored on the CD-ROM).
dAPA (Auto Pixel Alignment) key
Automatically adjusts a picture to its 
clearest while a signal is input from a 
computer. 
For details, see “Smart APA” in “The 
Function Menu” on page 39.
eENTER key
fRESET key
Resets the value of an item to its factory 
preset value or returns the enlarged 
image with D ZOOM key to its original 
size. This key functions...

19Remote Commander
Overview
To install batteries
1Push and slide the lid to open it, then 
install the two size AA (R6) batteries 
(supplied) with the correct polarity.
While pressing the lid, slide it.
Be sure to install the battery from 
the 
# side.
2Replace the lid.
Notes on Remote Commander 
operation
 Make sure that nothing obstructs the 
infrared beam between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector on the projector. Direct the 
Remote Commander toward the front or 
rear remote...

20Remote Commander
hPIC MUTING key
iD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
jInfrared transmitter
k?/1 (On/Standby) key
l
v/V/b/B (Arrow) keys
mENTER key
nMENU key
oVOLUME +/– keys
pAU D I O M U TI N G  k ey
Press to temporarily cut off the audio 
output from the speaker and from the 
AUDIO jack of the OUTPUT. Press 
again or press the VOLUME + key to 
restore the sound.
Before using the Remote 
Commander
Pull out the clear film from the lithium 
battery...