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 same ID number to the projector and the Remote 
Commander, or set “ID Mode” in the Installation menu to “All” 
(see pages 18, 42).
SymptomCause and Remedy
The control panel keys do 
not function.The control panel keys are locked.
cUnlock the control panel keys (see page 40).
The fan is noisy.cCheck the setting of “High Altitude Mode” in the Installation 
menu (see page 42).
cCheck the ventilation holes are not blocked.
cMake sure the room temperature is not too high.
To maintain the product reliability of the projector’s components, 
the rotation speed of the fan increases and the fan becomes 
slightly noisier, when the room temperature exceeds normal. The 
approximate normal temperature is 25°C. 
SymptomCause and Remedy
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes in orange. 
(Repetition rate of 2 
flashes) The lamp cover or the air filter cover is detached.
cAttach the cover securely (see pages 46 and 48).
The LAMP/COVER 
indicator flashes in orange. 
(Repetition rate of 3 
flashes) The lamp has reached the end of its life.
cReplace the lamp (see page 46).
 The lamp has reached a high temperature.
cWait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the power 
again.
ON/STANDBY flashes in 
red. (Repetition rate of 2 
flashes) The internal temperature is unusually high.
cCheck to see that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes.
 The projector is being used at a high altitude.
cEnsure that “High Altitude Mode” in the Installation menu is set 
to “On.” (see page 42)
ON/STANDBY flashes in 
red. (Repetition rate of 4 
flashes)The fan is broken.
cConsult with qualified Sony personnel. 
						

							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 
acceptable range of the projector.
 The resolution setting of the output signal of the computer is too 
high.
cInput a signal that is within the range of the frequency.
Please check Input-A 
Signal Sel.You have input an RGB signal from the computer when “Input-A 
Signal Sel.” in the Setup menu is set to “Component.”
cSet “Input-A Signal Sel.” correctly (see page 43).
Please replace the Lamp 
and clean the Filter. It is time to replace the lamp and clean the air filter.
cReplace the lamp (see page 46) and clean the filter (see 
page 48).
 If this message appears again after you replace the lamp, the lamp 
replacement process is not complete.
cPerform the operations in step 9 to 12 on page 47.
To erase a message, press any key on the control panel of the 
projector or on the remote commander.
High temp.!
Probably use in high 
altitude. Switch to high 
altitude mode on? Yes V 
No v Internal temperature is too high.
cWhen using the projector at an altitude of 1,500 m or higher, set 
“High Altitude Mode” on the Installation menu to “On” (see 
page 42).
cIf this message appears on the screen when using the projector at 
normal altitudes, check to see if anything is blocking the 
ventilation holes (exhaust) (see page 14).
MessageMeaning and Remedy
Not applicable! You have pressed the wrong key.
cPress the appropriate key.
The panel keys are locked! “Panel Key Lock” in the Function menu is set to “On.”
cAll the keys on the control panel of the projector are locked. 
Operate the projector with the keys on the Remote Commander 
(see page 40).
Note 
						

							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
VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125: 
3000 lm
VPL-CX100: 2700 lm
(When the Lamp Mode is set to 
“High.”)
Throwing distance (When placed on the floor.)
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: 
(When an XGA signal is input)
40-inch: 1.2 to 1.4 m
(3.9 to 4.6 feet)
60-inch: 1.8 to 2.1 m 
(5.9 to 6.9 feet)
80-inch: 2.4 to 2.8 m 
(7.9 to 9.2 feet)
100-inch: 3.0 to 3.5 m 
(9.8 to 11.5 feet)
120-inch: 3.6 to 4.1 m 
(11.8 to 13.5 feet)
150-inch: 4.5 to 5.2 m 
(14.8 to 17.1 feet)
180-inch: 5.4 to 6.2 m
(17.7 to 20.3 feet)
200-inch: 6.0 to 6.9 m
(19.7 to 22.6 feet)
250-inch: 7.5 to 8.7 m
(24.6 to 28.5 feet)
300-inch: 9.1 to 10.4 m
(29.9 to 34.1 feet)
VPL-CW125:
(When “Aspect” on the Signal 
menu is set to “Full 2”)
40-inch: 1.3 to 1.5 m
(4.3 to 4.9 feet)
60-inch: 1.9 to 2.2 m 
(6.2 to 7.2 feet)80-inch: 2.6 to 3.0 m
(8.5 to 9.8 feet)
100-inch: 3.2 to 3.7 m
(10.5 to 12.1 feet)
120-inch: 3.9 to 4.5 m
(12.8 to 14.8 feet)
150-inch: 4.9 to 5.6 m
(16.1 to 18.4 feet)
180-inch: 5.9 to 6.7 m
(19.4 to 22.0 feet)
200-inch: 6.5 to 7.5 m
(21.3 to 24.6 feet)
250-inch: 8.1 to 9.4 m
(26.6 to 30.8 feet)
300-inch: 9.8 to 11.3 m
(32.2 to 37.1 feet)
There may be a slight difference between the 
actual value and the design value shown above.
Electrical characteristics
Color system NTSC3.58/PAL/SECAM/
NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/
PAL60 system, switched 
automatically/manually
(NTSC
4.43 is the color system used 
when playing back a video 
recorded in NTSC on a 
NTSC
4.43 system VCR.)
Resolution VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: 750 horizontal 
TV lines (Video input)
1,024 × 768 dots (RGB input)
VPL-CW125: 750 horizontal TV 
lines (Video input) 1,366 × 800 
dots (RGB input)
Acceptable computer signals
1)
fH: 19 to 92 kHz 
fV: 48 to 92 Hz
(Maximum input signal resolution: 
SXGA+ 1400 × 1050
fV: 60 Hz)
1)Set the resolution and the frequency of the 
signal of the connected computer within the 
range of acceptable preset signals of the 
projector.
Applicable video signals
15 k RGB, 50/60 Hz Component,  
50/60 Hz Progressive 
component, DTV (480/60i, 575/
50i, 480/60p, 575/50p, 720/60p, 
720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i), 
Composite video, Y/C video
Speaker Monaural speaker system, 40 × 20 
mm (1 
5/8 × 2 7/8 inches)
Speaker output
Maximum 1 W × 1 
						

							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 terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
G with sync/Y: 1 Vp-p ±2 dB 
sync negative 
(75 ohms terminated)
B/B-Y: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB
(75 ohms terminated)
HD:Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
VD:Vertical sync input: TTL 
level, high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO: Stereo minijack rated 
input 500 mVrms, input 
impedance more than 47 
kilohms
INPUT B Analog RGB: HD D-sub 15-pin 
(female)
R: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
G: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
B: 0.7 Vp-p ±2 dB (75 ohms 
terminated)
HD: Horizontal sync input: TTL 
level high impedance, positive/
negative
VD: Vertical sync input: TTL 
level high impedance, positive/
negative
AUDIO: Stereo minijack, rated 
input 500 mVrms, input 
impedance more than 47 
kilohmsINPUT C NETWORK (VPL-CX125/
CX155/CW125 only)
RJ-45: 10BASE-T/100BASE-
TX
OUTPUT MONITOR OUT’: HD D-sub 15-
pin (female)
R, G, B: Gain Unity: 75 ohms 
SYNC/HD, VD: 4 Vp-p (open), 
1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
AUDIO OUT (variable out): 
Stereo minijack
1 Vrms (When the volume is 
maximum and an input signal is 
500 mVrms), output impedance 
5 kilohms
REMOTE RS-232C: D-sub 9 pin
General
Dimensions 372 × 90 × 298 mm (14 3/4 × 3 5/8 
× 11 3/4 inches) (w/h/d) 
(without the projection parts)
Mass Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz)
Power requirements
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: 100 to 240 V 
AC, 2.9 - 1.2 A,
50/60 Hz
VPL-CW125: 100 to 240V AC, 
2.9-1.3A, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: Max. 285 W
in standby (standard): 7 W 
in standby (low): 0.5 W
VPL-CW125: Max. 287 W
in standby (standard): 7 W 
in standby (low): 0.5 W
Heat dissipation
VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/
CX150/CX155: 973 BTU
VPL-CW125: 979 BTU
Operating temperature
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity
35% to 85% (no condensation)
Storage temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity
10% to 90%
Supplied accessories
Remote Commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2) (VPL-
CX125/CX155/CW125)
Lithium battery CR2025 (1) (VPL-
CX100/CX120/CX150)
Lens cap (1)
HD D-sub 15 pin cable (2 m) (1) 
(1-791-992-xx) 
						

							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 WARRANTY PERIOD 
OR AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE 
WARRANTY, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON 
WHATSOEVER.
Optional accessories
Projector Lamp
LMP-C200 (for replacement)
Presentation Tool
RM-PJPK1
Pin assignment
INPUT A connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female)INPUT B connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, 
female)
RS-232C connector (D-sub 9 pin, 
female)
Note
1R/R-Y 9Power 
supply input 
for DDC
2 G/Y 10 GND
3 B/B-Y 11 GND
4 GND 12 DDC/SDA
5 RESERVE 13 HD
6GND (R)14VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8GND (B)
1R 9Power 
supply input 
for DDC
2 G 10 GND
3 B 11 GND
4 GND 12 DDC/SDA
5 RESERVE 13 HD
6 GND (R) 14 VD
7 GND (G) 15 DDC/SCL
8 GND (B)
1NC 6NC
2RXDA 7RTS
3TXDA 8CTS
4DTR 9NC
5 GND 
						

							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 G/Y –
10 720/60p 720/60p 45.000 60.000 S on G/Y –
11 720/50p 720/50p 37.500 50.000 S on G/Y –
21 640 × 350 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H-pos, V-neg 800
22 VESA 85 
(VGA350)37.861 85.080 H-pos, V-neg 832
23 640 × 400 NEC PC98 24.823 56.416 H-neg, V-neg 848
24 VGA mode 2 31.469 70.086 H-neg, V-pos 800
25 VESA 85 
(VGA400)37.861 85.080 H-neg, V-pos 832
26 640 × 480 VGA mode 3 31.469 59.940 H-neg, V-neg 800
27 Mac 13 35.000 66.667 H-neg, V-neg 864
28 VESA 72 37.861 72.809 H-neg, V-neg 832
29 VESA 75 (IBM M3) 37.500 75.000 H-neg V-neg 840
30 VESA 85 43.269 85.008 H-neg V-neg 832
31 800 × 600 VESA 56 35.156 56.250 H-pos, V-pos 1024
32 VESA 60 37.879 60.317 H-pos, V-pos 1056
33 VESA 72 48.077 72.188 H-pos, V-pos 1040
34 VESA 75 (IBM M5) 46.875 75.000 H-pos, V-pos 1056
35 VESA 85 53.674 85.061 H-pos, V-pos 1048
36 832 × 624 Mac 16 49.724 74.550 H-neg, V-neg 1152
37 1024 × 768 VESA 60 48.363 60.004 H-neg V-neg 1344
38 VESA 70 56.476 70.069 H-neg V-neg 1328
39 VESA 75 60.023 75.029 H-pos, V-pos 1312
40 VESA 85 68.677 84.997 H-pos, V-pos 1376 
						

							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 1280 × 1024 VESA 60 63.974 60.013 H-pos, V-pos 1688
48 SXGA VESA75 79.976 75.025 H-pos, V-pos 1688
49 SXGA VESA85 91.146 85.024 H-pos, V-pos 1728
50 1400 × 1050 SXGA+ 65.317 59.978 H-neg, V-pos 1864
55 1280 × 768 1280 × 768/60 47.776 59.870 H-neg, V-pos 1664
56 1280 × 720 1280 × 720/60 44.772 59.855 H-neg, V-pos 1664
60 1360 × 768 1360 × 768/60 44.720 59.799 H-neg, V-pos 1776
63
*11280 × 800 1280 × 800/60 49.702 59.810 H-neg, V-pos 1680
Memory 
No.Preset signalfH (kHz)fV (Hz)SyncSIZE
SignalPreset memory No.
Video (Video, S video connector) 1, 2
Component (Input A connector) 3-11
Video GBR (Input A connector) 3-11
Computer (Input A, Input B connector) 21-50, 55, 56, 60, 63
*1
Note 
						

							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 of the screen (free)
Floor Installation (Front Projection)
15.9 (21/32)WallDistance between the front of the cabinet and 
the center of the lens
Front of the lens
Floor Center of the lens Center of the 
screenFront of the
cabinet
Unit: mm (inches) 
						

							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 is set to “Full 2”. 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.
The alphabetical letters in the charts and calculation methods indicate the following. 
PS:projected image size measured diagonally (inches)
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 adjusters of the projector
x:free
N:minimum
M:maximum
Unit: mm (inches)
PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aN1170
(46 
1/8)1770
(69 3/4)2380
(93 3/4)2990(117 3/4)3590(141 3/8)4500(177 1/4)5410(213 1/8)6020(237 1/16)7540
(297)9050(356 3/8)
M1350
(53 1/4)2050
(80 3/4)2750(108 3/8)3450(135 7/8)4140(163 1/8)5190(204 3/8)6240(245 3/4)6940(273 3/8)8680(341 7/8)10430(410 3/4)
bx-237
(x-9 3/8)x-356(x-14)x-474(x-18 3/4)x-593(x-23 3/8)x-711
(x-28)x-889
(x-35)x-1067(x-42)x-1185(x-46 3/4)x-1482(x-58 3/8)x-1778(x-70 1/8)
cx-298(x-11 3/4)x-417(x-16 1/2)x-535(x-21 1/8)x-654(x-25 3/4)x-772(x-30 1/2)x-950(x-37 1/2)x-1128(x-44 1/2)x-1247(x-49 1/8)x-1543(x-60 3/4)x-1839(x-72 1/2)
Unit: mm (inches)
PS 40 60 80 100 120 150 180 200 250 300
aN1260
(49 
5/8)1920
(75 5/8)2570
(101 1/4)3230(127 1/4)3880(152 7/8)4870(191 7/8)5850(230 3/8)6500(256)8140(320 5/8)9780(385 1/8)
M1460
(57 1/2)2220
(87 1/2)2970(117)3720(146 1/2)4480(176 1/2)5610(211)6740(265 1/2)7490(295)9370(369)11260(443 3/8)
bx-257
(x-10 1/8)x-385(x-15 1/4)x-513(x-20 1/4)x-642(x-25 3/8)x-770(x-30 3/8)x-963
(x-38 29/32)x-1155(x-45 1/2)x-1284(x-50 5/8)x-1605(x-63 3/16)x-1925(x-75 7/8)
cx-318(x-12 5/8)x-446(x-17 5/8)x-575(x-22 5/8)x-703(x-27 3/4)x-831(x-32 3/4)x-1024(x-40 3/8)x-1216(x-47 7/8)x-1345(x-53)x-1666(x-65 5/8)x-1987(x-78 1/4)
Notes for VPL-CW125 only