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3-293-838-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5 VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation
3-293-838-13 (1) Data Projector Operating Instructions VPL-EW5 VPL-EX50/EX5 VPL-ES5 © 2008 Sony Corporation
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... Controls .. 10 Top/Right 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 Menu Language .......... 25 Security Lock...
... Controls .. 10 Top/Right 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 Menu Language .......... 25 Security Lock...
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... soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. The air coming out is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated...Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit. To remove dust on the cabinet. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to disconnect the AC power cord ...
... soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. The air coming out is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Cleaning the lens The lens surface is especially treated...Do not spread a cloth or paper under the unit. To remove dust on the cabinet. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable to disconnect the AC power cord ...
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When the images are the same models. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. • If you rub on the cabinet with a rubber or vinyl ...black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to inhale tiny...
When the images are the same models. LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to the unit. • If you rub on the cabinet with a rubber or vinyl ...black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may generate color distinctions because each projector has its own color balance even if the projectors are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may block the ventilation holes. Poorly ventilated locations • Allow adequate air circulation to inhale tiny...
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... Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Notes on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Do not tilt the unit to the right or left Avoid tilting the unit to moisture condensation or a rise in such ...using the unit standing upright on its side. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may occur. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Hot and humid Very dusty, extremely smoky locations • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the ...
... Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Notes on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in temperature. Do not tilt the unit to the right or left Avoid tilting the unit to moisture condensation or a rise in such ...using the unit standing upright on its side. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter may occur. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Hot and humid Very dusty, extremely smoky locations • Avoid installing the unit in a location where the ...
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... the reliability of certain components. When transporting the unit stored in the carrying case, do not drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on "High Altitude Mode" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Note on the screen When using a screen with... an uneven surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect...
... the reliability of certain components. When transporting the unit stored in the carrying case, do not drop the unit or subject it may cause the projector to fall or be damaged. 8 Notes on "High Altitude Mode" in the INSTALL SETTING menu. Note on the screen When using a screen with... an uneven surface, a striped pattern may rarely appear on the screen depending on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect...
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...performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is located at the same time as you can be turned on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is a trademark...on a larger screen even in 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a breaker or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not ...
...performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. Security Functions Security lock This function makes it is located at the same time as you can be turned on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is a trademark...on a larger screen even in 17 languages • Picture muting • Freeze • Lamp mode switching function (VPL- VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of a breaker or other trademarks and registered trademarks are not ...
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...up or flashes under the following conditions: - For detail, see page 24. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Lights in green from the projector is ready to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Also, flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various ...adjustments. Lights in green when the power is turned on, and when it on the projector when the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in green while the...
...up or flashes under the following conditions: - For detail, see page 24. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to operate. Lights in green from the projector is ready to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Also, flashes in the menu system, select a menu, or make various ...adjustments. Lights in green when the power is turned on, and when it on the projector when the projector is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in green while the...
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...to the input connector of INPUT A. f OUTPUT connector • MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the image from the computer. In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5: When INPUT A is selected, the output audio is output from INPUT A or VIDEO. When INPUT B (VPLEW5 only) is selected, the output ... 15 Connects to the video output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or INPUT B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX50 only): Inputs a computer signal. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected,...
...to the input connector of INPUT A. f OUTPUT connector • MONITOR (HD D-sub 15-pin female): Connects to the image from the computer. In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5: When INPUT A is selected, the output audio is output from INPUT A or VIDEO. When INPUT B (VPLEW5 only) is selected, the output ... 15 Connects to the video output connector of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or INPUT B. Adjust the volume with HDMI/ DVI output connector (digital). • RGB connector (HD D-sub 15-pin, female) (VPL-EX50 only): Inputs a computer signal. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is selected,...
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... lithium battery. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed on the projector. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. Press again to its ...desired location on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. h Infrared transmitter i ?/1 (On/Standby)...
... lithium battery. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is displayed on the projector. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. Press again to its ...desired location on the lithium battery • A button type lithium battery (CR2025) is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. h Infrared transmitter i ?/1 (On/Standby)...
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Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5...and the design value shown in the table above. Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the...
Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. VPL-EX50/EX5/ES5 Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance 1.1 (3.6) Maximum 1.4 Distance (4.6) Unit: m (feet) 80 100 150 200 250 300 2.3 2.9 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.8 (7.5) (9.5) (14.4) (19.0) (24.0) (28.9) 2.8 3.5...and the design value shown in the table above. Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the lens and the screen varies depending on the size of the lens * Adjuster not stretched, and the...
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....1) (18.4) (24.3) Unit: m (feet) 250 300 7.7 (25.3) 9.3 (30.5) 9.3 (30.5) 11.1 (36.4) There may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may appear at...
....1) (18.4) (24.3) Unit: m (feet) 250 300 7.7 (25.3) 9.3 (30.5) 9.3 (30.5) 11.1 (36.4) There may be approximately 97 % of "Full 2" size. VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may appear at...
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For more information, refer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting the Projector 19 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to pull it out by the plug,...manual. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. To connect a computer ...
For more information, refer to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting the Projector 19 However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to pull it out by the plug,...manual. Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • The projector accepts VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA signals. To connect a computer ...
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... only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. Set your computer's display and the ..., to output the signal to both your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI connector DVD player 1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) 2 HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with your...
... only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. Set your computer's display and the ..., to output the signal to both your computer to output the signal to only the external monitor. to DVI-D output connector Computer 20 Connecting the Projector to HDMI connector DVD player 1 HDMI-DVI-D cable (not supplied) 2 HDMI cable (not supplied) Notes • Be sure to the operating instructions supplied with your...
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... output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. For more information...
... output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to following connectors: VPL-EX5/ES5: INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector VPL-EW5: INPUT A AUDIO connector VPL-EX50: INPUT A/B AUDIO connector • Set the aspect ratio using "Aspect" on the SET SETTING menu. For more information...
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... only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to "On," the projector searches for example a notebook, or an all equipment, then remove the lens cover. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. Each time you may have to ...channel where the input signals are found. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in -one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50 only) Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE ENTER RESET PIC MUTING D...
... only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to output to "On," the projector searches for example a notebook, or an all equipment, then remove the lens cover. Projecting 1,2 4 Press the INPUT key to Input-B the INPUT B connector (VPL-EX50 only) Computer/VCR, etc. Each time you may have to ...channel where the input signals are found. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in -one LCD type, you press the key, the input signal switches as follows: Input-A t Input-B t Video t S-Video (VPL-EW5/EX50 only) Rear remote control detector APA INPUT KEY STONE ENTER RESET PIC MUTING D...
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...(See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the ...computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "...
...(See page 38.) • If you adjust the tilt of the projector with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. It may not be occurred malfunction. 7 Adjust the trapezoidal distortion ( ) of the picture. (VPL-ES5 only) Press the KEYSTONE key on the Remote Commander to display the ...computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower position of the picture. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the projector or do not want to perform the automatic keystone adjustment, set the "V Keystone" to "...
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... to select a language, then press the ENTER key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The factory setting is shown as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is English. The menu appears. 6 Press the v, B, b or V key to...
... to select a language, then press the ENTER key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The factory setting is shown as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is English. The menu appears. 6 Press the v, B, b or V key to...
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... again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Security Lock The projector is completed. When you turn on the INSTALL SETTING menu. Use: Cancel: Other key When the following message is displayed, the setting for the first... the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn the power of the projector on, you are required to use the projector if you use this is turned on after three tries, the projector cannot be used for power-on the next time. After this function for security lock is...
... again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Security Lock The projector is completed. When you turn on the INSTALL SETTING menu. Use: Cancel: Other key When the following message is displayed, the setting for the first... the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn the power of the projector on, you are required to use the projector if you use this is turned on after three tries, the projector cannot be used for power-on the next time. After this function for security lock is...
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... because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be using a circuit breaker to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will be able to turn the projector off without pressing the power key on the Remote Commander. Enter the password that was set the direct... system on and off, set . This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the projector. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to enlarge.
... because you have forgotten the password, you will need to be using a circuit breaker to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will be able to turn the projector off without pressing the power key on the Remote Commander. Enter the password that was set the direct... system on and off, set . This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the projector. Use the arrow key (v/V/b/B) to enlarge.
