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 (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 
750 horizontal TV lines for video input.
VPL-CW125
Three super-high-aperture 0.74-inch 
WXGA panels with approximately 
1,090,000 effective pixels produce a 
resolution of 1366 × 800 dots (horizontal/
vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal 
TV lines for video input.
Versatile installation capability 
Capable of floor, ceiling or tilt 
installation
In addition to the front floor or ceiling 
installation, you can install the projector by 
tilting it 90 degrees at the rear or 90 degrees 
in front.
Direct Power On/Off function
The AC power of the entire system can be 
directly turned on/off with a breaker or other 
switch without pressing the power key on the 
projector.
Simple maintenance
Even when the projector is mounted on the 
ceiling you can change the lamp or clean the 
air filter easily because the replacement 
lamp is located at the rear of the projector 
and the air filter is located at the front of the projector. Clean the air filter whenever you 
replace the lamp.
ID function (VPL-CX125/CX155/
CW125 only)
The function allows you to adjust or control 
each projector individually with one Remote 
Commander when you use two or more 
projectors in one room.
System expandability using a 
network (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 
only)
Connection to a LAN allows you to turn the 
projector on/off away from the installation 
location via a Web browser or to obtain 
projector status information such as the lamp 
timer.
Side Shot (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 
only)
The projector supports the Side Shot feature 
(horizontal trapezoidal correction function), 
enabling projection from the side of the 
screen. Installation becomes possible in a 
wider variety of locations.
Security Functions
Security lock
This function makes it possible to prevent 
projection of a picture on the screen unless 
the required password is entered when the 
projector is turned on.
Panel key lock
This function locks all the keys on the 
control panel of the projector, allowing use 
of the keys on the Remote Commander. This 
prevents the projector from operating 
incorrectly.
Network Presentation (VPL-CX125/
CX155/CW125 only)
Any image of a computer, if it is connected 
to a LAN by wired or wireless connection, 
can be projected by connecting a network 
cable to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) 
of the projector.
For details, refer to the “Operating 
Instructions for Network.” 
						

							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
About Trademarks
 Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe 
Systems Incorporated.
 Windows is a registered trademark of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Kensington is a registered trademark of 
Kensington Technology Group.
 Macintosh is a registered trademark of 
Apple Computer, Inc.
 VESA is a registered trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standards Association.
 Display Data Channel is a trademark of the 
Video Electronics Standards Association.
 Air Shot is a trademark of Sony 
corporation.
 Side Shot is a trademark of Sony 
corporation.
 All other trademarks and registered 
trademarks are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective holders. In 
this manual, ™ and ® marks are not 
specified. 
						

							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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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 cable 
(from Kensington).
Web page address: 
http://www.kensington.com/
oSecurity bar
An anti-theft chain or wire 
(commercially available) can be 
connected to it. First remove the cover 
attached in the factory before use. Refer 
to “Dimensions” (page 65) for the 
shapes.
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							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. Once the 
projector is in standby mode, you can 
turn it on with the ?/1 key.
– Flashes in red when the internal 
temperature is high or the electrical 
system has failed.
– Lights in green when the projector is 
turned on, and when it is ready to 
operate.
– Flashes in green from the time when 
the projector is turned on until the 
projector is ready to operate. Also, 
flashes in green while the cooling fan 
is running after the power is turned off 
with the ?/1 key. The fan runs for 
about 60 seconds after the power is 
turned off.– Lights in orange when the power 
saving mode is on.
For details, see page 51.
c?/1 (On/Standby) key
Turns on the projector when it is in 
standby mode. When you push this key, 
the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green and then lights in green when the 
projector is ready to operate.
To turn off the power, press the ?/1 key 
twice according to the message or hold 
the ?/1 key for about one second.
dINPUT key
Select the input signal. Each time you 
press the key the input signal switches.
eKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) key
Adjusts the trapezoidal distortion of the 
image. Pressing this key, V KEYSTONE 
(Vertical trapezoidal distortion 
correction) adjustment menu is 
displayed. Use the arrow keys (v/V/b/
B) for adjustment.
In the case of models VPL-CX125/
CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal 
trapezoid distortion correction) can be 
adjusted by pressing this button again. 
Adjust it by the v/V/b/B key.
Control Panel
LAMP/
COVERON/
STANDBYPUSH
ENTERPIC
MUTINGINPUTKEYSTONEMENU
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							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 
for peripheral device wiring that might 
have excessive voltage to this port. 
Follow the instructions for this port.
bINPUT A
Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Inputs a computer signal, video GBR 
signal, component signal, or DTV signal 
depending on the connected equipment.
Connects to the output connector of 
equipment using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.For details, see “Connecting a 
Computer” on page 23 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 24.
AUDIO jack (stereo minijack)
To listen to sound output from a 
computer, connect via this jack to the 
audio output of the computer.
For details, see “Connecting a 
Computer” on page 23 and 
“Connecting a VCR” on page 24.
cINPUT B
Analog RGB connector (HD D-sub 
15-pin, female)
Connect to external equipment such as a 
computer.
Connects to the monitor output of a 
computer using the supplied cable or an 
optional cable.
Connector Panel
NETWORK
INPUT CRGB AUDIO
INPUT A
MONITOR AUDIO
OUTPUTS VIDEOAUDIO RS-232C
REMOTE VIDEO
VIDEO INRGB AUDIO
INPUT B
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							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. 
The volume of the speakers can be 
controlled by the VOLUME +/– keys on 
the Remote Commander.
When INPUT A or B is selected, the 
sound input to the AUDIO connector of 
INPUT A or B is output.
When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected, 
the sound input to the AUDIO input 
connector of VIDEO IN is output.
fVIDEO IN (Video input)
Connects to external video equipment .
S VIDEO jack (mini DIN 4-pin)
Connects to the S video output (Y/C 
video output) of video equipment.
VIDEO jack (phono type)
Connects to the composite video output 
of video equipment.
AUDIO jack 
Connect to the audio output of video 
equipment. 
gREMOTE
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, 
female)
Connects to a computer to operate the 
projector from the computer.
Remote Commander
The supplied remote commander differs 
according to the model. Refer to the relevant 
page.
VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125: Page 17.
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150: Page 19.
The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
a?/1 (On/Standby) key
bINPUT A/B/C/D/E keys
Selects the input signal output from the 
connector of the same name as those of 
the Remote Commander.
INPUT D key and INPUT E key are not 
used in this model.
VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125
COMMAND
INPUT
AINPUTBINPUTCINPUTD
VIDEO
ENTER
MENU APA
RESET
SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS
ASPECT
D ZOOM MUTINGPICAUDIO+
–+
–VOLUME
FREEZE
1  2  3
KEY
STONE
S VIDEOINPUT
EAIR
SHOT OFF        ON
ID MODE
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							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 when the menu 
or a setting item is displayed on the 
screen.
gKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) key
hASPECT key
Select the aspect ratio of the picture. 
Each time you press this key the aspect 
ratio changes according to the input 
signals.
iVOLUME +/– keys
jFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel 
the frozen picture, press the key again.
This function is available when the PC 
signal is input.
kID MODE 1/2/3 keys
When you apply the same identification 
number as the projector to a Remote 
Commander you can easily adjust or 
control each projector with a Remote 
Commander whenever you use two or 
more projectors in one room.
For details, see “ID Mode” in the 
Installation menu on page 42.
lCONTROL S OUT jack (stereo 
mini-jack)
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
mMUTING keys
Cut off the picture and sound.
PIC: Cuts off the picture. Press again 
to restore the picture.
AUDIO: Press to temporarily cut off 
the audio output from the speaker. 
Press again, or press the VOLUME+ 
key to restore the sound.
nD ZOOM (Digital Zoom) +/– key
Enlarges the image at a desired location 
on the screen.
This function is available when the PC 
signal is input.
oZOOM +/– keys
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
pFOCUS +/– keys
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
qSHIFT +/– keys
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
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							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 control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the projector is, the wider 
the angle within which the commander can 
control the projector becomes.The keys that have the same names as those 
on the control panel function identically.
aINPUT key
bAPA (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.
cKEYSTONE (Trapezoidal 
distortion correction) key
dLENS key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
eAUTO FOCUS key
This function is not provided in this 
projector.
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 when the menu 
or a setting item is displayed on the 
screen.
gFREEZE key
Freezes the projected picture. To cancel 
the frozen picture, press the key again.
This function is available when the PC 
signal is input.
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150
APA
FREEZE
KEY
STONE
/TILT
LENS
AUTO
FOCUS
PIC
MUTINGAUD I OMUTING
INPUT
ENTER
RESET
D ZOOM VOLUMEMENU
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							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 holder.
To replace a battery
1Release the lock of the lithium battery 
holder by picking it, and pull out the 
holder from the Remote Commander.
2Install the lithium battery.
3Put the lithium battery holder back 
into the Remote Commander.
Notes on the lithium battery
 A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is 
used in the Remote Commander. Do not 
use batteries other than CR2025.
 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of 
children.
 Should the battery be swallowed, 
immediately consult a doctor.
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 remote 
control detector.
 The operation range is limited. The shorter 
the distance between the Remote 
Commander and the remote control 
detector is, the wider the angle within 
which the commander can control the 
projector becomes.
Face the + 
side up.