Sony Projector VPL-CX100 User Manual

							21Installing the Projector
Projecting the Picture
BProjecting the Picture
Installing the Projector
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/CX155
(When an XGA signal is input)
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
VPL-CW125
(When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to “Full 2”)
Distance between the screen 
and the center of the lens Screen The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the projected 
image. Use the following table as a guide.
Unit: m (feet)
Projected 
image size 
(diagonal) 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum 
Distance1.2
(3.9)1.8
(5.9)2.4
(7.9)3.0
(9.8)3.6
(11.8)4.5
(14.8)5.4
(17.7)6.0
(19.7)7.5
(24.6)9.1
(29.9)
Maximum 
Distance1.4
(4.6)2.1
(6.9)2.8
(9.2)3.5
(11.5)4.1
(13.5)5.2
(17.1)6.2
(20.3)6.9
(22.6)8.7
(28.5)10.4
(34.1)
Unit: m (feet)
Projected 
image size 
(diagonal) 
(inches)40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
Minimum 
Distance1.3
(4.3)1.9
(6.2)2.6
(8.5)3.2
(10.5)3.9
(12.8)4.9
(16.1)5.9
(19.4)6.5
(21.3)8.1
(26.6)9.8
(32.2)
Maximum 
Distance1.5
(4.9)2.2
(7.2)3.0
(9.8)3.7
(12.1)4.5
(14.8)5.6
(18.4)6.7
(22.0)7.5
(24.6)9.4
(30.8)11.3
(37.1) 
						

							22Installing the Projector
There may be a slight difference between the actual value and the design value shown in the table 
above.
 When “Aspect” on the Signal menu is set to other than “Full 2”, black bands appear at the top and 
bottom or right and left of the screen.
 When “Aspect” in the Signal menu is set to “4:3”, the projected image size (diagonal) will be 
approximately 84 % of “Full 2” size.
 When “Aspect” in the Signal menu is set to “16:9”, the projected image size (diagonal) will be 
approximately 99 % of “Full 2” size.
For details on installation, see “Installation Diagram” on page 59.
Notes for VPL-CW125 only 
						

							23Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
Connecting the 
Projector
When you connect the projector, 
make sure to:
 Turn off all equipment before making any 
connections.
 Use the proper cables for each connection.
 Insert the cable plugs firmly; loose 
connections may increase noise and 
reduce performance of picture signals. 
When pulling out a cable, be sure to pull it 
out by the plug, not the cable itself.
For VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125, when 
connecting to a LAN using a LAN cable, see 
“Operating Instructions for Network” 
stored on the CD-ROM.This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a computer.
For more information, refer to the 
computer’s instruction manual.
To connect a computer
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BHD D-sub 15-pin cable
 The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, 
WXGA, SXGA and SXGA+ signals. 
However, we recommend that you set the 
output mode of your computer to XGA 
(VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/
Connecting a Computer
Notes
NETWORK
INPUT CRGB AUDIO
INPUT A
MONITOR AUDIO
OUTPUTS VIDEOAUDIO RS-232C
REMOTE VIDEO
VIDEO INRGB AUDIO
INPUT B
Side
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							24Connecting the Projector
CX155) or WXGA (VPL-CW125) for the 
external monitor.
 If you set your computer, such as a notebook 
computer, to output the signal to both your 
computer’s display and the external monitor, 
the picture of the external monitor may not 
appear properly. Set your computer to output 
the signal to only the external monitor.
For details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with your computer.
To connect a Macintosh computer equipped 
with a video output connector of a type having 
two rows of pins, use a commercially available 
plug adaptor. 
This section describes how to connect the 
projector to a VCR. 
For more information, refer to the 
instruction manuals of the equipment you 
are connecting. 
To connect to a video or S video 
output connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BVideo cable (not supplied) or S-Video cable 
(not supplied)
Note
Connecting a VCR
NETWORK
INPUT CRGB AUDIO
INPUT A
MONITOR AUDIO
OUTPUTS VIDEOAUDIO RS-232C
REMOTE VIDEO
VIDEO INRGB AUDIO
INPUT B
VCR to S
video
output Side
to audio 
output 
(R) to video 
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							25Connecting the Projector
Projecting the Picture
To connect to a video GBR/
Component output connector
AStereo audio connecting cable (not supplied) 
(Use a no-resistance cable.)
BSignal Cable (not supplied)
HD D-sub 15-pin (male) ↔ 3 × phono jack 
 Set the aspect ratio using “Aspect” on the 
Signal menu according to the input signal.
 When you connect the projector to a video 
GBR output connector, select “Video GBR” 
or when you connect the projector to a 
component output connector, select 
“Component” with the “Input-A Signal Sel.” 
setting on the Setup menu.
Notes
NETWORK
INPUT CRGB AUDIO
INPUT A
MONITOR AUDIO
OUTPUTS VIDEOAUDIO RS-232C
REMOTE VIDEO
VIDEO INRGB AUDIO
INPUT B
Side
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GBR/
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outputto
audio
output
(L) 
						

							26Projecting
Projecting
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet, then connect all equipment.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights in 
red and the projector goes into standby 
mode. 
2Press the ?/1 key.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green, and then lights in green.
3Turn on the equipment connected to 
the projector.
4Select the input source.
To operate with the Remote 
Commander of VPL-CX125/
CX155/CW125
You can select directly the input signal 
you want to project by pressing one key 
from among INPUT A, B, C, AIR 
SHOT, VIDEO or S VIDEO on the 
Remote Commander.
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VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ON/STANDBY indicator 
						

							27Projecting
Projecting the Picture
To operate with the Control Panel 
or the Remote Commander of 
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150
Each time you press the INPUT key, the 
input signal switches as follows:
 If “Auto Input Search” is set to “On,” the 
projector searches for the signals from 
the connected equipment and displays 
the input channel where the input signals 
are found.
 When the no signal is input to the VPL-
CX125/CX155/CW125, “Input-C” is 
selected.
For details, see “Auto Input Search” in 
the Function Menu on page 39.
5Switch the equipment connected to 
output to the projector.
Depending on the type of your 
computer, for example a notebook, or an all-in-one LCD type, you may have to 
switch the computer to output to the 
projector by pressing certain keys (e.g., 
, etc.), or by 
changing your computer’s settings.
The key used for switching the computer to 
output to the projector varies depending on 
the type of computer.
6Adjust the upper or lower position of 
the picture.
Use the adjuster to adjust the picture 
position.
Using the adjuster
1Lift the projector while pressing the 
Adjuster adjustment button.
2Adjust the tilt of the projector.
3Release the Adjuster adjustment 
button.
4When fine-tuning is necessary, turn 
the Adjuster right and left.
 When you adjust the tilt of the projector 
with the adjuster, the V keystone 
To input fromPress INPUT 
to display
Computer, Component, 
Video GBR etc. 
connected to the 
INPUT A connectorInput-A
Computer, etc. 
connected to the 
INPUT B connectorInput-B
Computer connected to 
LAN to use the network 
presentation functionInput-C 
(VPL-
CX125/
CX155/
CW125 only)
Video equipment 
connected to the VIDEO 
input connectorVideo
Video equipment 
connected to the 
S VIDEO input 
connectorS-Video
Notes
* VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only
Note
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							28Turning Off the Power
adjustment is performed at the same 
time. If you do not want to perform the 
automatic keystone adjustment, set the 
“V Keystone” to “Manual.” (See 
page 41.)
 If you set the “V Keystone” to “Auto,” 
the “V Keystone” correction is 
automatically adjusted. However, it may 
not be perfectly adjusted depending on 
the room temperature or the screen 
angle. In this case, adjust it manually. 
Press the KEYSTONE key to “V 
Keystone” displays on the screen, and 
adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. 
 Be careful not to let the projector down 
on your fingers.
 Do not push hard on the top of the 
projector with the adjuster extended. It 
may cause a malfunction.
7Adjust the size of the picture and the 
focus.
Adjust the picture size using the Zoom 
ring and adjust the picture focus using 
the Focus ring.
Turning Off the 
Power
1Press the ?/1 key.
“POWER OFF? Please press ?/1 key 
again.” appears to confirm that you want 
to turn off the power.
The message disappears if you press any 
key other than the ?/1 key, or if you do not 
press any key for five seconds.
2Press the ?/1 key again.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green and the fan continues to run to 
reduce the internal heat. During this 
time, you will not be able to light up the 
ON/STANDBY indicator again with the 
?/1 key.
3Unplug the AC power cord from the 
wall outlet after the fan stops running 
and the ON/STANDBY indicator 
lights in red. 
(Except when using the 
Direct Power On/ Off function.)
When you cannot confirm the on-
screen message
When you cannot confirm the on-screen 
message under certain conditions, you can 
turn off the power by holding the ?/1 key for 
about one second instead of the steps 1 and 
2 above.
Note 
						

							29Selecting the Menu Language
Convenient Functions
BConvenient Functions
Selecting the Menu Language
You can select one of fifteen languages for displaying the menu and other on-screen displays. 
The factory setting is English.
To change the menu language, proceed as follows:
1Plug the AC power cord into a wall 
outlet.
2Press the ?/1 key to turn on the 
projector.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes in 
green, and then lights in green.
3Press the MENU key.
The menu appears.
The menu currently selected is shown as 
a yellow button.4Press the v or V key to select the 
Setup menu, then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
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Front remote 
control detector ON/STANDBY 
indicator
VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 
						

							30Security Lock
The selected menu appears.
5Press the v or V key to select 
“Language,” then press the 
B or 
ENTER key.
6Press the v, V, b or B key to select a 
language, then press the ENTER key.
The menu changes to the selected 
language.
To clear the menu
Press the MENU key.
The menu also disappears automatically if a 
key is not pressed for one minute.
Security Lock
The projector is equipped with a security 
lock function. When you turn the power of 
the projector on, you are required to input 
the previously set password. If you do not 
input the correct password, you will not be 
able to project the picture.
 When the security lock becomes effective, 
you are required to input the password only 
when you turn the projector on after 
disconnecting or reconnecting the cable.
 You will not be able to use the projector if 
you forget your password and the password 
administrator is not available. Be please 
aware that using the security lock can prevent 
valid usage in such cases.
To use the security lock
1Press the MENU key and then, on the 
Function menu, turn on the 
“Security 
Lock”
 setting.
2Enter the password.
Use the MENU, v/V/b/B, and ENTER 
keys to enter the four-digit password. 
(The default initial password setting is 
“ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER.” 
After this is entered you can put in your 
own password. Therefore, when you use 
this function for the first time, please 
input “ENTER” four times.)
Next, the screen for entering the new 
password is displayed. (Enter the 
password on this screen even if you want 
to keep the current password.)
Notes