Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

							3-211-166-14 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions
VPL-CX100
VPL-CX120/CX125
VPL-CX150/CX155
VPL-CW125
© 2007 Sony Corporation 
						

							2WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric 
shock, do not expose this apparatus 
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open 
the cabinet. Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE 
EARTHED.
WARNING
When installing the unit, incorporate a 
readily accessible disconnect device in the 
fixed wiring, or connect the power plug to 
socket-outlet which must be provided near 
the unit and easily accessible.
If a fault should occur during operation of 
the unit, operate the disconnect device to 
switch the power supply off, or disconnect 
the power plug.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR USA ONLY.
If used in USA, use the UL LISTED power 
cord specified below.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWER 
CORD.
Plug Cap Parallel blade with ground pin 
(NEMA 5-15P Configuration)
Cord Type SJT, three 16 or 18 AWG 
wires
Length Minimum 1.5 m (4 ft .11in.), 
Less than 2.5 m (8 ft .3 in.)
Rating Minimum 10 A, 125 V
Using this unit at a voltage other than 120V 
may require the use of a different line cord or 
attachment plug, or both.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, 
refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel.
WARNING: THIS WARNING IS 
APPLICABLE FOR OTHER 
COUNTRIES.1Use the approved Power Cord (3-core 
mains lead) / Appliance Connector / Plug 
with earthing-contacts that conforms to 
the safety regulations of each country if 
applicable.
2Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / 
Appliance Connector / Plug conforming 
to the proper ratings (Voltage, Ampere).
If you have questions on the use of the above 
Power Cord / Appliance Connector / Plug, 
please consult a qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
For the customers in the U.S.A
This equipment has been tested and found to 
comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate 
radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in 
a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 
circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help. 
						

							3WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in this 
manual could void your authority to operate 
this equipment.
All interface cables used to connect 
peripherals must be shielded in order to 
comply with the limits for a digital device 
pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC 
Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
If you have any questions about this product, 
you may call;
Sony Customer Information Service Center 
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
For the customers in Europe
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, 
Tokyo, Japan.
The Authorized Representative for EMC 
and product safety is Sony Deutschland 
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the 
addresses given in separate service or 
guarantee documents.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may 
apply, See
www.dtsc. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery 
contains perchlorate.
Disposal of the used lamp
For the customers in the USA
Lamp in this product contains mercury. 
Disposal of these materials may be regulated 
due to environmental considerations. For 
disposal or recycling information, please 
contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
For safety
Be sure to attach the air filter to the unit.
For the customers in Taiwan only Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, 
VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, 
VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125
Responsible party: 
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:  16530 Via Esprillo, San 
Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.
Telephone Number:
858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation. 
						

							4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Precautions ......................................... 6
Notes on Installation and Usage  ........ 7
Unsuitable Installation  ................. 7
Usage in High Altitude ................. 8
Unsuitable Conditions  .................. 9
Overview
About the Supplied Manuals ............ 10
Features ............................................ 11
Location and Function 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
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  ................................... 30
Other Functions ................................ 32
Direct Power On/Off Function  ... 32Effective 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 Memory No.  ....38
The Function Menu  ..........................39
The Installation Menu  ......................41
The Setup Menu  ...............................43
The Information Menu  .....................44
Maintenance
Replacing the Lamp ..........................46
Cleaning the Air Filter ......................48
Others
Troubleshooting ................................49
Messages List ..............................53
Specifications ...................................54
Installation Diagram  .........................59
Floor Installation (Front 
Projection) ...............................59
Ceiling Installation (Front 
Projection) ...............................61 
						

							5Table of Contents
“Side Shot” (VPL-CX125/CX155/
CW125 only) and “V Keystone” 
Adjustments .................................. 63
Dimensions ....................................... 65
Index ................................................. 68 
						

							6Precautions
Precautions
On safety
 Check that the operating voltage of your 
unit is identical with the voltage of your 
local power supply. If voltage adaptation is 
required, consult with qualified Sony 
personnel.
 Should any liquid or solid object fall into 
the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it 
checked by qualified Sony personnel 
before operating it further. 
 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is 
not to be used for several days. 
 To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the 
plug. Never pull the cord itself. 
 The wall outlet should be near the unit and 
easily accessible. 
 The unit is not disconnected from the AC 
power source (mains) as long as it is 
connected to the wall outlet, even if the 
unit itself has been turned off. 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is 
on.
 Do not place your hand or objects near the 
ventilation holes — the air coming out is 
hot. 
 Be careful not to catch your fingers by the 
adjuster when you adjust the height of the 
unit. Do not push hard on the top of the 
unit with the adjuster out.
 Be sure to grasp both sides of the unit with 
both hands when carrying the unit.
On illumination
 To obtain the best picture, the front of the 
screen should not be exposed to direct 
lighting or sunlight. 
 Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is 
recommended. Use a cover over 
fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the 
contrast ratio.
 Cover any windows that face the screen 
with opaque draperies. 
 It is desirable to install the unit in a room 
where floor and walls are not of light-
reflecting material. If the floor and walls 
are of reflecting material, it is 
recommended that the carpet and wall 
paper be changed to a dark color.
On preventing internal heat build-
up 
The unit is equipped with ventilation holes 
(intake) at the bottom and ventilation holes 
(exhaust) at the side. Do not block or place 
anything near these holes, or internal heat 
build-up may occur, causing picture 
degradation or damage to the unit.
On cleaning
Before cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord 
from the AC outlet.
On cleaning the air filter
 Clean the air filter whenever you replace 
the lamp.
 Refer to the “Cleaning the Air Filter” on 
page 48 for the air filter cleaning. 
On cleaning the lens
The lens surface is especially treated to 
reduce reflection of light.
As incorrect maintenance may impair the 
performance of the projector, take care with 
respect to the following:
 Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust 
on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use 
a damp cloth, detergent solution, or 
thinner.
 Wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth such 
as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth.
 Stubborn stains may be removed with a 
soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass 
cleaning cloth lightly dampened with 
water.
 Never use solvent such as alcohol, benzene 
or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive 
detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as 
they will damage the lens surface.
On cleaning the cabinet
 Clean the cabinet gently with a soft dry 
cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed 
with a cloth lightly dampened with mild 
detergent solution, followed by wiping 
with a soft dry cloth.
 Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or 
insecticide may damage the finish of the 
cabinet or remove the indications on the 
cabinet. Do not use these chemicals. 
						

							7Notes on Installation and Usage
 If you rub on the cabinet with a stained 
cloth, the cabinet may be scratched.
 If the cabinet is in contact with a rubber or 
vinyl resin product for a long period of 
time, the finish of the cabinet may 
deteriorate or the coating may come off.
On LCD projector
 The LCD projector is manufactured using 
high-precision technology. You may, 
however, see tiny black points and/or 
bright points (red, blue, or green) that 
continuously appear on the LCD projector. 
This is a normal result of the 
manufacturing process and does not 
indicate a malfunction.
Notes on Installation 
and Usage
Do not install the unit in the following 
situations. These installations may cause 
malfunction or damage to the unit.
Poorly ventilated
 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 
internal heat build-up. Do not place the 
unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or 
near materials (curtains, draperies) that 
may block the ventilation holes.
 When the internal heat builds up due to the 
block-up, the temperature sensor will 
function with the message “High temp.! 
Lamp off in 1 min.” The power will be 
turned off automatically after one minute.
 Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 
7/8 
inches) around the unit. 
 Be careful that the ventilation holes may 
inhale tininess such as a piece of paper.
Highly heated and humid
 Avoid installing the unit in a location 
where the temperature or humidity is very 
high, or temperature is very low. 
 To avoid moisture condensation, do not 
install the unit in a location where the 
temperature may rise rapidly.
Unsuitable Installation 
						

							8Notes on Installation and Usage
Subject to direct cool or warm air 
from an air-conditioner
Installing in such a location may cause 
malfunction of the unit due to moisture 
condensation or rise in temperature.
Near a heat or smoke sensor
Malfunction of the sensor may be caused.
Very dusty, extremely smoky
Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or 
extremely smoky environment. Otherwise, 
the air filter will become obstructed, and this 
may cause a malfunction of the unit or 
damage it. Dust preventing the air passing 
through the filter may cause a rise in the 
internal temperature of the unit. Clean the air 
filter whenever you replace the lamp.When using the unit at an altitude of 1,500 m 
or higher, set the “High Altitude Mode” to 
“On” in the Installation menu. Failing to set 
this mode when using the unit at high 
altitudes could have adverse effects, such as 
reducing the reliability of certain 
components.
Note on the screen
When using a screen with an uneven surface, 
stripes pattern may rarely appear on the 
screen depending on the distance between 
the screen and the unit or the zooming 
magnifications. This is not a malfunction of 
the unit. 
Usage in High Altitude 
						

							9Notes on Installation and Usage
Do not use the unit under the following 
conditions.
Do not topple the unit
Avoid using as the unit topples over on its 
side. It may cause malfunction.
Do not tilt right/left
Avoid using as the unit tilts more than 20 
degrees. Do not install the unit other than on 
the floor or ceiling. These installations may 
cause malfunction.
Do not block the ventilation holes
Avoid using something to cover over the 
ventilation holes (exhaust/intake); 
otherwise, the internal heat may build up.
Do not place a blocking object just 
in front of the lens
Do not place any object just in front of the 
lens that may block the light during 
projection. Heat from the light may damage 
the object. Use the PIC MUTING key to cut 
off the picture.
Do not use the Security bar for 
transporting or installation
Use the Security bar at the side of the 
projector for a purpose of preventing theft, 
by attaching a commercially available theft 
prevention cable for example. If you lift the 
projector by holding the Security bar, or 
hang the projector by using this bar, it may 
cause the projector to fall or be damaged.
Unsuitable Conditions 
						

							10About the Supplied Manuals
BOverview
About the Supplied 
Manuals
The following manuals and softwares are 
supplied with the projector.
On Macintosh system, you can read only the 
Operating Instructions.
Manuals
Safety Regulations (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes important notes and 
cautions to which you have to pay attention 
when handling and using this projector.
Quick Reference Manual (separately 
printed manual)
This manual describes basic operations for 
projecting pictures after you have made the 
required connections.
Operating Instructions (on the CD-
ROM) (this manual)
This Operating Instructions describes the 
setup and operations of this projector.
Operating Instructions for Network 
(on the CD-ROM)
This Operating Instructions describes how to 
set up and operate the network presentation.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or 
higher is installed to read the Operating 
Instructions stored on the CD-ROM.
Software (on the CD-ROM)
Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 (Version 2.xx) (Japanese 
and English only)
This is an application software for 
transmitting data from a computer to the 
projector.
Note
This manual contains explanations for the 
VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, 
VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-
CW125 all together. Be aware that the 
VPL-CX155 is mainly used for 
explanation of the display, and there may 
be an item that is not displayed due to the 
model.