Sony Vpl Cx150 Projector User Manual

							3-211-161-13 (1)
Data Projector
Operating Instructions 
for Network
© 2007 Sony Corporation
VPL-CX155/CX125
VPL-CW125 
						

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reserved. 
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Table of Contents
Before Operation  ................................3
Features .........................................3
Number of picture elements of 
sending image ............................3
About Version Compatibilities  .....4
System Requirements  ...................4
Preparation ..........................................5
Preparing the Computer  ................5
Preparing the Projector  .................7
Connection ........................................12
Connecting Examples  .................12
Connecting/Disconnecting/
Switching from the Projector  ..13
Connecting/Disconnecting/
Switching from the Computer  .14
Names and Functions of the Main 
Window ...................................15
Using the [Option Setting] Dialog 
Box ..........................................16
Setting/Operating via Web  ...............18
Accessing from the Computer  ....18
Confirming the State of Projector 
Settings (Information)  .............19
Operating the Projector (Control) 
..................................................19
Setting the Connecting Mode  .....19
Setting Up the Projector ..............20
Others ...............................................24
Troubleshooting ..........................24
Messages on the Display  ............26
Technical Terms  ..........................29 The software described herein may also 
be governed by the terms of a separate 
user license agreement. For usage of the 
software, refer to the end user license 
agreements of each software.
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the information contained herein at any 
time without notice. 
						

							3Before Operation
Before Operation
This unit is equipped with the network 
presentation and control function.
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 (RJ45) 
of the projector.
Operations such as power on/off or input 
selection of the projector or confirmation of 
the situation of the projector such as lamp 
used time is possible far from the projector.
Easy installation
For using the network presentation function, 
install the application software, Projector 
Station for Air Shot Version 2, in the 
computer. The installation can be done 
easily in accordance with the instructions on 
the screen by using the supplied CD-ROM.
Speedy and high quality 
transportation/display
The image data is efficiently compressed so 
that a high-quality image can be transported 
speedily. An animation function can be used 
at a presentation by the transportation. (It is 
not suitable for a movie such as a DVD.)
Multiple connections
A maximum of 5 projectors can be 
connected to one computer without using a 
distributor and an image can be projected on 
the projectors at the same time.
Control by using Web browser
You can control the projector and confirm its 
setting.
Status check and system extension 
by network
Power on/off, input selection, confirmation, 
etc. of the projector can be done from the 
computer connected to LAN by wired or 
wireless connection. The network function 
also provides mail report function to notify lamp replacement timing and error 
information to a previously-registered mail 
address. It also supports SNMP.
When an image is sent from the computer to 
the projector, it becomes a number of picture 
elements of XGA or WXGA (for VPL-
CW125). When the resolution of the image 
sent from the computer is higher than XGA/
WXGA, the image projected on the 
projector will be degraded. To prevent this 
phenomenon, check [Set PC desktop to 
Projector resolution] of [Connection 
Setting] on [Option Setting] in the 
application software so that the PC desktop 
is automatically set to XGA/WXGA mode 
or set the resolution on the computer to 
XGA/WXGA.
In VPL-CW125, the image is shown by 
WXGA when the resolution of the computer 
is 1280 × 768 to 1360 × 768. When the 
resolution of the computer is WXGA, black 
bands are added to the top and bottom of the 
window in VPL-CX86/CX76/FE40/FX40/
CX155/CX125. On the other hand, the 
image is shown almost fully in the window 
size in VPL-CW125. (Sometimes black 
bands are added to the top and bottom or left 
and right of the window in WXGA 
according to the minimal difference between 
the resolutions of the computer and the 
projector.)
If you use VPL-CW125 and if your 
computer cannot output the resolution of 
WXGA, delete the check from [Set PC 
desktop to Projector resolution]. When it is 
checked, ProjectorStation for AirShot 
Version2 outputs the image without 
changing the resolution if the resolution of 
the computer is 1280 × 768 to 1360 × 768. If 
the resolution of the computer is other than 
these values, it outputs the image by 
changing the resolution to 1280 × 768. In 
this case, if the resolution cannot be changed 
due to the display driver of the computer, it 
works as [Set PC desktop to Projector 
resolution] is not checked.
When you connect two or more projectors to 
the computer, the resolution of the second or 
subsequent projector will be the same as the 
FeaturesNumber of picture elements 
of sending image 
						

							4Before Operation
first projector. If you use VPL-CW125 and 
another model at the same time, connect 
VPL-CW125 as the second or third, etc.
The network presentation function supplied 
with VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series, 
etc. is compatible with Air Shot Version 2 
supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76.  To use the 
network presentation function and Air Shot 
Version 2 when the application software - 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
(version 1.xx) - is installed, install the 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
(Version 2.xx) supplied with VPL-CX155/
CX125/CW125 series in the computer.  The 
installed Air Shot Version 2 (Version 1.xx) is 
uninstalled automatically.
The application software is installed for the 
first time and to use both of the network 
presentation function and Air Shot Version 
2, install the Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 (Version 2.xx) supplied with VPL-
CX155/CX125/CW125 series in the 
computer.
To use Simple Mode or USB wireless LAN 
module by VPL-CX86/CX76, install 
another driver or set the Simple Mode 
setting.  Use the USB WL LAN Driver 
folder in the CD-ROM or USB wireless 
LAN module (MEMORY) supplied with 
VPL-CX86/CX76.  Refer to the Operating 
Instructions supplied with VPL-CX86/
CX76 to set Simple Mode.
 As the USB wireless LAN module 
supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76 is not 
compatible with Windows Vista, the 
simple mode cannot be used with 
Windows Vista.
 Use the latest version of Projector Station 
for Air Shot Version 2.  When the version 
is up, take care that the version older than 
the installed one is not installed.
 The [Projector Setting] tab is displayed to 
[Option] for the wired LAN function.  
However, it is not available for VPL-
CX86/CX76. The [Simple Mode Setting] tab for the 
Simple Mode function is displayed in 
[Option].  However, it is not available for 
VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series, etc.
Air Shot supplied with VPL-CX85/CX75 is 
not compatible with Air Shot Version 2 
supplied with VPL-CX86/CX76 or the 
network presentation function supplied with 
VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series.  To use 
both versions of the software, do either of 
the following:
 Use the original program without updating
When using VPL-CX85/CX75, start 
Projector Station for Air Shot. When using 
VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125/FE40/
FE40L/FX40/FX40L/CX86/CX76, start 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2. 
When using in Simple Mode, use USB 
wireless LAN module, each supplied with 
VPL-CX85/CX75 or with VPL-CX86/
CX76. 
 Update the Air Shot version of the VPL-
CX85/CX75 
Use the “Memory Stick” to update the 
version of the Air Shot to Air Shot Version 
2 Light. For the update program and 
instructions, refer to the folder “Air Shot 
Version 2 Light” in the CD-ROM supplied 
with VPL-CX155/CX125/CW125 series.
Recommended system requirements for the 
installed Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 are as follows.
Available computer
CPU: Intel Pentium III 600MHz or higher, 
and CPU recommended by OS
Memory: 64MB or more, recommended 
128MB or more, and Memory 
recommended by OS
Hard disc: free capacity 10 MB or more
Other hardware requirements: CD-ROM 
drive
Available OS
 Microsoft Windows 98SE
 Microsoft Windows Me
 Microsoft Windows 2000
 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
About Version Compatibilities
Notes
System Requirements 
						

							5Preparation
 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 
Edition
 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
 Microsoft Windows Vista Business
 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
Supported display
Color resolution: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
Usable browser
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Available network
RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 will 
not work on some computers and OS even 
though they satisfy the above requirements.
Preparation
For using the network presentation function, 
install the application software Projector 
Station for Air Shot Version 2 (Version 2.00 
or higher) in the computer, or copy the folder 
to the hard disk or external memory* 
(“Memory Stick”, USB memory, etc.). 
* In the case that the folder is copied to the 
external memory, it is not necessary to install 
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 into 
the computer. 
Use the supplied CD-ROM for installation 
or copy from the folder.
If you use Windows 2000 Professional, 
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 
Edition or Windows Vista Home Basic/Home 
Premium/Business/Ultimate on your computer, 
log on using the administrator privileges.
Installing Projector Station for Air 
Shot Version 2
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
CD-ROM drive of the computer.
The application installation window 
appears. 
If the above window does not appear, click 
[My Computer]-[CD-ROM]- [Dp_Inst].
2Select [Projector Station for Air Shot 
v2] and then click [Install].
Note
Preparing the Computer
Note
Note 
						

							6Preparation
3Install the software according to the 
“wizard” within the installer.
When you use Windows XP Service 
Pack 2/Vista and the following dialog 
box appears during installation, check 
the [Register automatically] radio button 
and click [Next].
The [Autoconfiguration done] appears 
after the installation is completed.
4To go on projecting the pictures, check 
the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to 
Projector] check box and click [OK].
With the check, the Projector Station for 
Air Shot Version 2 starts up 
automatically.
When you are not going to project the 
pictures, click [OK].
Starting from the hard disk or 
external memory without installing 
Projector Station for Air Shot 
Version 2 into the computer
1Install the external memory (“Memory 
Stick”, USB memory, etc.) into the 
computer. 
It is not necessary to copy it to the hard 
disk.
2Put the supplied CD-ROM into the 
CD-ROM drive of the computer. 
When the application software 
installation window appears, press the 
Exit button to exit it.
3Open [My computer], then put the 
cursor on [CD-ROM drive] and right-
click. 
When the item list appears, select 
[Open (O
)].
4Copy the folder of [PjStation for Air 
Shot v2] to the hard disk or external 
memory.
5Execute [AutoConfig.exe].
When you use Windows XP SP2/Vista
If the following window appears in the 
middle of the operation, check the [Register 
automatically] radio button and click [Next]. 
[Autoconfiguration done] appears after the 
installation is completed.
To continue projecting the pictures, check 
the [Start Air Shot v2 and connect to 
Projector] check box and click [OK]. 
						

							7Preparation
Projector Station for Air Shot Version 2 
starts up automatically.
When you are not going to project the 
pictures, click [OK].
After executing [AutoConfig.exe], start up 
the application with [PjstnASv2.exe].
When you change the computer, execute 
[AutoConfig.exe].
Setting the projector
1Connect the network cable to the 
NETWORK connector of the 
projector.
2Turn on the projector.
3Press the INPUT C or AIR SHOT key 
on the remote commander.
The home display of the network 
presentation appears.
Preparing the Projector
Model nameSerial number 
Operations 
guideNick name (only 
when specified)IP addressMode
Icon
Icons representing network status:
being not connected 
being connected  
						

							8Preparation
4Press the ENTER key.
The setting menu display appears.
5Select [Setup] to set network setting 
items.
To use the network function, set [Standby 
Mode] in the Function menu of the projector to 
[Standard].
Projector Setting Items
When the ENTER key is pressed in the home 
display of the network presentation, the 
initial display of the setting menu appears. In 
the initial display, you can switch the mode 
to be used and change each mode settings.
Using the software keyboard
When inputting characters or numbers, the 
software keyboard is displayed. 
1Select a character with the v/V/B/b 
buttons and then press the ENTER 
key.
The selected character is displayed at the 
cursor position in the display column.
2Repeat step 1 to input characters.
3After you input the rest of the 
characters, select [OK] with v/V/B/
b button and press the ENTER key.
Input characters are entered and the 
software keyboard is closed.
To delete the character locating one 
space before the cursor
S
elect [Delete] with v/V/B/b button and 
press the ENTER key.
To redo the input from the beginning
S
elect [All Clear] with v/V/B/ b button 
and press the ENTER key.
All the input characters are deleted.
To enter a space
S
elect [Space] with v/V/B/b button and 
press the ENTER key.
Note
Simple ModeInternet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:192.168.11.21
255.255.255.0
192.168.11.253 Manual
System Setup
Exit
Network
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5
Simple ModeInternet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:192.168.11.21
255.255.255.0
192.168.11.253 Manual
System Setup
Exit
Network
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5 
						

							9Preparation
Setting each mode
In the initial display of the setting menu, the left edge of the mode currently used is displayed 
in light blue. You can switch the mode to be used and change the mode name and settings.
xDisplaying the setting items menu (action menu)
You can select the item with 
V or v key and the selected item is highlighted. The status appears 
in the right pane of the window.
Press the ENTER key to display the setting item menu (action menu).
Simple ModeInternet Protocol(IP)
IP Address Setting:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:192.168.11.21
255.255.255.0
192.168.11.253 Manual
System Setup
Exit
Network
Manual Mode1
Manual Mode2
Manual Mode3
Manual Mode4
Manual Mode5
Close
Select
Status
Setup
Rename
ItemsFunctions
Close Closes the action menu.
Select Sets the selected mode effective.
Status (only for the mode 
being used)Displays the status of the mode currently used.
Setup Displays the [Network Setting] window to change the mode 
settings.
Rename Renames the mode. You can input the maximum of 16 characters/
numbers/symbols. 
						

							10Preparation
xDisplaying the mode status
When you select [Status] from the action menu, the status of the mode being used is displayed. 
xChanging the settings
When you select [Setup] from the action menu, the [Network Setting] window of the selected 
mode is displayed, where [Internet Protocol(IP)] and [PC Registration List] settings can be 
changed. Select the desired item and press the ENTER (or right) key to activate its setting items. 
To input the desired value for the items, press the ENTER (or right) key. You can return to the 
setting menu with the ENTER (or left) key. Click [OK] to save the settings and return to the 
initial display of the setting menu. If you select [Cancel], the settings will not be saved and the 
initial display of the setting menu appears. 
ItemsDisplay contents
Internet Protocol(IP) Displays [IP Address Setting (Manual/Auto)], [IP Address], 
[Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary 
DNS], [DHCP Server], and [Lease Obtained]/[Lease Expires].
[Lease Obtained]/[Lease Expires] means the valid period of the IP 
address assigned from the [DHCP Server] automatically.
PC Registration List Displays the address of the entered PC.
Close Closes the [Network Status] window.
ItemsFunctions
Internet Protocol(IP) Specify the [Internet Protocol(IP)] settings: [IP Address 
Setting (Manual/Auto)], [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], 
[Default Gateway], [Primary DNS], [Secondary DNS].
IP Address Setting Select [Auto(DHCP)] or [Manual].When the [Manual] is 
selected, set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask] and [Default 
Gateway].
IP Address Set the IP address for the projector. 
(1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255)
Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask for the projector. 
(128.0.0.0~255.255.255.254)
Default Gateway Set the default gateway for the projector. 
(1.0.0.0 ~223.255.255.255)
Primary DNS Set the primary DNS server. (1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255)
Secondary DNS Set the secondary DNS server. (1.0.0.0~223.255.255.255) 
PC Registration List Enter the IP address or the network address/broadcast IP 
address in the IP address box to connect a computer that has 
a different network segment (subnet) from the projector.  
When the network address/broadcast IP address is entered, 
select the subnet mask from the list.  Up to 10 IP and 
network/broadcast IP address can be entered.