Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

51Troubleshooting
Others
Remote Commander
Others
Indicators
SymptomCause and Remedy
The Remote Commander 
does not work. The Remote Commander batteries are dead.
cReplace them with new batteries (see pages 19, 20).
 The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. (VPL-CX125/
CX155/CW125 only)
cSet it to ON. (page 18)
 The ID number of the projector assigned in “ID Mode” in the 
Installation menu does not match the ID number of the ID MODE 
keys on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 
only)
cAssigns the...

52Troubleshooting
ON/STANDBY flashes in 
red. (Repetition rate of 6 
flashes)Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet after the ON/
STANDBY indicator goes out, plug the power cord to the wall 
outlet, and then turn the projector on again. If the ON/STANDBY 
flashes in red and the problem persists, the electrical system has 
failed.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel.
SymptomCause and Remedy 

53Troubleshooting
Others
Warning Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Caution Messages
Use the list below to check the meaning of the messages displayed on the screen.
Messages List
MessageMeaning and Remedy
High temp.! Lamp off in 1 
min.The internal temperature is too high.
cTurn off the power.
cCheck to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
Frequency is out of range!  This input signal cannot be projected as the frequency is out of the...

54Specifications
Specifications
Optical characteristics
Projection system
3 LCD panels, 1 lens, 3 primary 
color shutter system
LCD panel VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: 0.79-inch XGA 
panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 
768 × 3)
VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA 
panel, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 
800 × 3)
Lens 1.2 times zoom lens
f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17
Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp
Projected picture size
40 to 300-inches (measured 
diagonally)
Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm...

55Specifications
Others
Input/Output
Video input VIDEO: phono type
Composite video: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
S VIDEO: Y/C mini DIN 4-pin 
type
Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative (75 ohms 
terminated)
C (chrominance): burst 
0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC) 
(75 ohms terminated), 
burst 0.3 Vp-p ±2 dB (PAL) 
(75 ohms terminated)
AUDIO: stereo minijack
500 mVrms, impedance more 
than 47 kilohms
INPUT A HD D-sub15-pin (female)
Analog RGB/component:
R/R-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB 
(75 ohms...

56SpecificationsAC power cord (1)
CD-ROM (Operating Instructions, 
Application Software) (1)
Quick Reference Manual (1)
Safety Regulations (1)
Security Label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Always verify that the unit is operating properly 
before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT 
NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR 
REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE 
LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE 
PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF THIS UNIT, 
EITHER DURING THE...

57Specifications
Others
Preset signals
Memory 
No.Preset signalfH (kHz)fV (Hz)SyncSIZE
1 Video 60 Hz Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 – –
2 Video 50 Hz Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 – –
3 480/60i DTV 480/60i 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y –
4 575/50i DTV 575/50i 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y –
5 480/60p 480/60p (NTSC 
Progressive 
component)31.470 60.000 S on G/Y –
6 575/50p 575/50p (PAL 
Progressive 
component)31.250 50.000 S on G/Y –
7 1080/60i 1035/60i, 1080/60i 33.750 60.000 S on G/Y –
8 1080/50i 1080/50i 28.130 50.000 S on...

58Specifications
*1: VPL-CW125 only
Preset memory No. at the input signal
Analog signals
*1: VPL-CW125 only
When a signal other than the preset signals shown above is input, the picture may not be displayed 
properly.41 1152 × 864 VESA 70 63.995 70.019 H-pos, V-pos 1472
42 VESA 75 67.500 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1600
43 VESA 85 77.487 85.057 H-pos, V-pos 1568
44 1152 × 900 SUN LO 61.795 65.960 H-neg, V-neg 1504
45 1280 × 960 VESA 60 60.000 60.000 H-pos, V-pos 1800
46 VESA 75 75.000 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1728
47...

59Installation Diagram
Others
Installation Diagram
This section describes the examples of installing the projector on a desk, etc.
See the chart on page 60 concerning the installation measurements.
The alphabetical letters in the illustration indicate the distances below.
a:distance between the screen and the center of the lens
b:distance between the floor and the center of the lens
c:distance between the floor and the bottom of the adjusters of the projector
x:distance between the floor and the center...

60Installation Diagram
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155
(When an XGA signal is input)
a (N) = {(PS × 23.306/0.7874)–46.6} × 1.025
a (M) = {(PS × 28.188/0.7874)–45.9} × 0.975
b = x–(PS/0.7874 × 4.667)
c = x–(PS/0.7874 × 4.667+61.2)
VPL-CW125
(When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2”)
a (N) = {(PS × 23.3/0.7292)–46.6} × 1.025
a (M) = {(PS × 28.171/0.7292)–45.650} × 0.975
b = x–(PS/0.7292 × 4.68)
c = x–(PS/0.7292 × 4.68+61.2)
 The projected image size is the one when “Aspect” on the Signal menu...