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... conforms to qualified service personnel. For the customers in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For more detailed information about recycling of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the proper ratings (Voltage,...line cord or attachment plug, or both. special handling may be treated as household waste. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in .) Rating Minimum 10A, 125V Using this product shall not be regulated due to conserve natural resources. To reduce...
... conforms to qualified service personnel. For the customers in Taiwan only WARNING 3 For more detailed information about recycling of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the proper ratings (Voltage,...line cord or attachment plug, or both. special handling may be treated as household waste. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in .) Rating Minimum 10A, 125V Using this product shall not be regulated due to conserve natural resources. To reduce...
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... Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 19 Connecting a Computer 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Projecting 22 Turning Off the Power 24 Convenient Functions Selecting the ... SETTING Menu 35 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Others Troubleshooting 45 Messages List 47 Specifications 49 Installation Diagram 54 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
... Side/Front 10 Rear/Bottom 10 Control Panel 12 Connector Panel 14 Remote Commander 15 Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector 17 Connecting the Projector 19 Connecting a Computer 19 Connecting a VCR 21 Projecting 22 Turning Off the Power 24 Convenient Functions Selecting the ... SETTING Menu 35 The MENU SETTING Menu ...........37 The INSTALL SETTING Menu .......38 The INFORMATION Menu 40 Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Others Troubleshooting 45 Messages List 47 Specifications 49 Installation Diagram 54 Floor Installation (Front Projection...
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... your local power supply. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to get your fingers caught in a room where floor and walls are not of ...it is recommended that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to the projector. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it further. • Unplug the unit...not be used for the air filter cleaning. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be changed to be exposed...
... your local power supply. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to get your fingers caught in a room where floor and walls are not of ...it is recommended that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to the projector. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it further. • Unplug the unit...not be used for the air filter cleaning. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be changed to be exposed...
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... through the filter may cause malfunction. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Notes on its side. It may cause a rise in the internal temperature of 15°, and avoid installing...low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Clean the air filter ...
... through the filter may cause malfunction. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Notes on its side. It may cause a rise in the internal temperature of 15°, and avoid installing...low. • To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may cause color shading or shorten the lamp life excessively. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in a very dusty or extremely smoky environment. Clean the air filter ...
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...Power Off function The AC power for video input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • HDMI, HDMI ...Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA ... 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of ...
...Power Off function The AC power for video input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • HDMI, HDMI ...Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA ... 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 480,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of ...
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...). If it . Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus.... g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 44....
...). If it . Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. l AC IN socket Connects the supplied AC power cord. f Focus ring Adjusts the picture focus.... g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 14. For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 44....
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... reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector 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. Once the projector is ready to enter the settings of Controls The fan runs ...
... reception rate of 2 flashes when the lamp cover or air filter cover is in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector 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. Once the projector is ready to enter the settings of Controls The fan runs ...
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... screen. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. The menu presently selected is equipped with an on the MENU SETTING menu. The selected menu... On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High 4 Make...
... screen. • When changing the setting: Press the v or V key to select the item, then press the B or ENTER key. The projector is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. The menu presently selected is equipped with an on the MENU SETTING menu. The selected menu... On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A Signal Sel.: Component Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Sub menu Menu Setting items PICTURE SETTING Input A ADJUST PICTURE Contrast: Brightness: Gamma Mode: Color Temp.: Standard 80 50 Graphics High 4 Make...
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...connected to the input signal. Auto The SET SETTING Menu 35 Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A... Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Adjustments and Settings Using a...
...connected to the input signal. Auto The SET SETTING Menu 35 Auto Input Search When set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: On Auto Input Search: Off Input-A... Signal Sel.: Auto Color System: Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Adjustments and Settings Using a...
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... the lamp timer. - The picture may not be released and "Panel Key Lock" is displayed on the screen. - Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on ... set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the control panel pressed for about 10 seconds when the power is on . The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. To use it is in standby mode, and turns the...
... the lamp timer. - The picture may not be released and "Panel Key Lock" is displayed on the screen. - Selects the remote control detectors (IR Receiver) on the front and rear of the Off projector so that the projector can cancel the adjustment by pressing the APA key again while "Adjusting" appears on ... set to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the control panel pressed for about 10 seconds when the power is on . The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. To use it is in standby mode, and turns the...
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...set. When the top of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Normally, set to "On," turns on the projector's security lock function. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the trapezoid is used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected ... Set to "On" if you are using the v/V/b/B keys on /off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select "Black" or "Blue." Standard High Altitude Set...
...set. When the top of Off Mode 1,500 m or higher. Normally, set to "On," turns on the projector's security lock function. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the trapezoid is used during the projection. • High: Illuminates the projected ... Set to "On" if you are using the v/V/b/B keys on /off without pressing the power key on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Auto V Keystone (VPL-ES5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Select "Black" or "Blue." Standard High Altitude Set...
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... the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you want to "Manual" from "Auto". Notes...
... the V Keystone setting to "Manual", then return it is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you want to "Manual" from "Auto". Notes...
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... input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the input signal. Note These are only displayed on . The displayed value is approximate. INFORMATION VPL-EX50 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type...
... input signal and the cumulated hours of usage of the input signal. Note These are only displayed on . The displayed value is approximate. INFORMATION VPL-EX50 fH: fV: Lamp Timer: Input A Serial No. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 48,47kHz 60,00Hz No.23 1024x768 2 H Model name Serial number Memory number of an input signal Signal type...
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... the handle (c). Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as a light source is consumable product. Do not tilt the lamp. Turn the projector over so you pull out the...
... the handle (c). Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Thus replace the lamp with a Phillips screwdriver. Use an LMP-E190 Projector Lamp as a light source is consumable product. Do not tilt the lamp. Turn the projector over so you pull out the...
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...the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). Note Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). 11Select "Lamp Timer Reset", and then press the ENTER key. The Lamp Timer is initialized to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of these materials may ... Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on. 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute"...
...the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). Note Be sure to attach the lamp cover securely as it (c). 11Select "Lamp Timer Reset", and then press the ENTER key. The Lamp Timer is initialized to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Disposal of these materials may ... Auto Power Saving: Off IR Receiver: Front & Rear Panel Key Lock: Off Lamp Timer Reset Notes • Be careful not to touch the glass surface of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on. 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute"...
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... that it . the power can not be cleaned whenever you neglect to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the Air ... firmly; As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it fits in a shaded place. 44 Cleaning the Air Filter Notes • If you replace the lamp. Place the air filter so that it is used. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it...
... that it . the power can not be cleaned whenever you neglect to clean the air filter will vary depending on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Claws 4 Wash the air filter with a vacuum cleaner. Cleaning the Air ... firmly; As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it fits in a shaded place. 44 Cleaning the Air Filter Notes • If you replace the lamp. Place the air filter so that it is used. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it...
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... depending on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of "Input-A Signal Sel" is disconnected or the connections are wrong. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 22). • The picture is detached. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 35). Cause and ... to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of pixels on . 3 Start the computer. • Input selection is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. If the problem persists, consult with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B)....
... depending on the SET SETTING menu, or the setting of "Input-A Signal Sel" is disconnected or the connections are wrong. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 22). • The picture is detached. c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 35). Cause and ... to diagnose and correct the problem using the following procedures. 1 Connect the projector to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of pixels on . 3 Start the computer. • Input selection is compatible with qualified Sony personnel. If the problem persists, consult with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B)....
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... the wrong color system. c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to match the color system being input (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the screen and press the APA key. c Adjust the focus (... too high. The picture is not clear. • The picture is incorrect. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- Cause and Remedy • A cable is set to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 37). c Set "Color System" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see...
... the wrong color system. c Set "Status" on the MENU SETTING menu to match the color system being input (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is not adjusted properly. c Adjust the contrast or brightness on the screen and press the APA key. c Adjust the focus (... too high. The picture is not clear. • The picture is incorrect. c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- Cause and Remedy • A cable is set to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 37). c Set "Color System" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see...
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...persists, the electrical system has failed. does not work. c Attach the cover securely (see page 42). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 6 flashes) Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet ... Remote Commander battery are locked. Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the power again. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is time to...
...persists, the electrical system has failed. does not work. c Attach the cover securely (see page 42). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 6 flashes) Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet ... Remote Commander battery are locked. Others Symptom The control panel keys do not function. c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the power again. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is time to...
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... connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES5: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) VPL-EX50/EX5: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 ... Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.53 to 22.18 mm/F1.65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set to "High."
... connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Specifications Optical characteristics Projection system 3 LCD panels, 1 lens, projection system LCD panel VPL-ES5: 0.63-inch SVGA panel, about 1,440,000 pixels (800 × 600 × 3) VPL-EX50/EX5: 0.63-inch XGA panel, about 2,360,000 ... Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 18.53 to 22.18 mm/F1.65 to 1.93 Lamp 190 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300 inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set to "High."
