Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

31Security Lock
Convenient Functions
Enter the password on this screen.
3Enter the password again to confirm.
When “Security Lock enabled!” is 
displayed on the menu screen, the 
setting for security lock is completed.
If “Invalid Password!” is displayed on 
the menu screen, perform this procedure 
again from step 1.
4Turn the main power off and 
disconnect the AC power cord.
The security lock is set to on, then it 
becomes effective. The screen used for 
entering the password is displayed when 
the...

32Other Functions
Other Functions
If you will be using a circuit breaker to turn 
the power for the entire system on and off, 
set the direct power on function to “On.” You 
can turn the power on/off without pressing 
the power key on the projector.
To enlarge the image (Digital Zoom 
function)
You can select a section of the image to 
enlarge. This function works when a signal 
from a computer is input.
This function does not work when a video 
signal is input.
1Project a normal image, and press the 
D...

33Other Functions
Convenient Functions
When you are using the network 
presentation function to project the picture 
from a computer, you can perform some 
operations for a slide show using a 
presentation tool (not supplied). The 
following keys on the presentation tool are 
usable.
* Even if the network presentation function is 
not used, the LASER key can be used.
 If there is any obstruction between the 
presentation tool and the remote control 
detector on the projector, the presentation 
tool may...

34Using a MENU
BAdjustments and Settings Using a Menu
Using a MENU
The projector is equipped with an on-screen 
menu for making various adjustments and 
settings. Some of the adjustable/setting 
items are displayed in a pop-up menu, in a 
setting menu or adjustment menu with no 
main menu, or in the next menu window. If 
you select an item name followed by an 
arrow (B), the next menu window with the 
setting items appears.
To change the on-screen menu language, see 
“Selecting the Menu Language” on page...

35Using a MENU
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key. 
The menu disappears automatically if a key 
is not pressed for one minute.
To reset items that have been 
adjusted
Select the item that you want to reset, and 
press the RESET key on the Remote 
Commander. 
“Complete!” appears on the screen and the 
setting of the item that you have selected is 
reset to its factory preset value.
Items that can be reset are: 
 “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue” 
and...

36The Picture Menu
The Picture Menu
The Picture menu is used for adjusting the picture or volume.
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationPicture Mode: Standard
Adjust Picture
Sel: Set: Exit:
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Vo l u m e :
Sel:
Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
Information805050
Adjust Picture Standard
Contrast:
Brightness:
Sharpness:
Gamma Mode:
Color Temp.: Low:Graphics
Setting itemsFunctionsInitial setting
Picture Mode Selects the picture mode.
Dynamic: Emphasizes the contrast...

37The Signal Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Signal Menu
The Signal menu is used to adjust the input signal. 
Sel: Set: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
InformationAdjust Signal
Aspect:
Full 1
Sel:
Set: Back: Exit:
Picture
Signal
Function
Setup Installation
Information12
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H:   235    V:   34Adjust Signal
Dot Phase:
Shift: H Size:
Adjust Signal...menu (When the signal is input from a computer)
Setting itemsFunctionsInitial setting
Adjust Signal...
Dot Phase Adjusts the...

38The Signal Menu
Note that if the projector is used for profit or for public viewing, modifying the original picture by 
switching to the wide mode may constitute an infringement of the rights of authors or producers, 
which are legally protected.
This projector has 43 types (VPL-CX100/
CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155) or 44 types 
(VPL-CW125) of preset data for input 
signals (the preset memory). When a preset 
signal is input, the projector automatically 
detects the signal type and recalls the data 
for the...

39The Function Menu
Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu
The Function Menu
The Function menu is used for changing the settings of the projector.
Setting itemsFunctionsInitial setting
Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically 
adjusts “Dot Phase,” “H Size” and “Shift” on the 
Signal menu for the input signal from a computer. 
On: When a signal is input from a computer, the 
APA functions automatically so that the picture can 
be seen clearly. Once the specified input signal has 
been...

40The Function Menu
 Press the APA key when the full image is displayed on the screen. If the projected image includes 
a black portion around it, the APA function will not work properly and some parts of the image 
may not be displayed on the screen.
 You can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while “Adjusting” appears on the 
screen.
 The picture may not be adjusted properly depending on the type of input signal.
 While WXGA signal (1280×768/1360×768) is being input, the adjustment...