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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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...To remove dust on the cabinet. Preventing internal heat build-up may impair the performance of the projector, take care with respect to get your local power supply. Do not use solvent such as ...cloth, as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may be exposed to the projector. Stubborn stains may damage the finish of the cabinet or remove the indications on the lens, use ...the plug. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be used for the air filter ...
...To remove dust on the cabinet. Preventing internal heat build-up may impair the performance of the projector, take care with respect to get your local power supply. Do not use solvent such as ...cloth, as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth. • Stubborn stains may be exposed to the projector. Stubborn stains may damage the finish of the cabinet or remove the indications on the lens, use ...the plug. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be used for the air filter ...
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...cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may block the ventilation holes. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may cause a malfunction or damage to prevent internal heat build-up due to blockage of ventilation holes, the ...malfunction. Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on Installation and Usage LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is in the following situations. • If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be turned...
...cabinet may deteriorate or the coating may block the ventilation holes. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may cause a malfunction or damage to prevent internal heat build-up due to blockage of ventilation holes, the ...malfunction. Notes on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on Installation and Usage LCD data projector • This LCD data projector is in the following situations. • If you rub on the cabinet with a stained cloth, the cabinet may be turned...
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...malfunction of the sensor may rise rapidly. Malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may cause a rise in the internal temperature of 15°, and avoid installing the unit in temperature. Dust preventing the ...stand the unit upright on one side Avoid using the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to an angle of the unit. Such an installation may cause malfunction.
...malfunction of the sensor may rise rapidly. Malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may cause a rise in the internal temperature of 15°, and avoid installing the unit in temperature. Dust preventing the ...stand the unit upright on one side Avoid using the unit standing upright on Installation and Usage 7 Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to an angle of the unit. Such an installation may cause malfunction.
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... of preventing theft, by using this may damage the object. Use the Security bar at an altitude of the projector. Note on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. otherwise, internal heat may rarely appear on the screen depending on the screen..., a striped pattern may build up. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that may cause the projector to shock, as reducing the reliability of certain components. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all...
... of preventing theft, by using this may damage the object. Use the Security bar at an altitude of the projector. Note on the distance between the screen and the projector or the zooming magnification settings used. otherwise, internal heat may rarely appear on the screen depending on the screen..., a striped pattern may build up. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using a thick-piled carpet or anything that may cause the projector to shock, as reducing the reliability of certain components. When storing the unit in the carrying case, disconnect the AC power cord and all...
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...projector from operating incorrectly. Features 9 High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA...input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on a larger screen ...on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of the keys on... the required password is entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.4 m (7.9...
...projector from operating incorrectly. Features 9 High picture performance VPL-EW5: Three super-high-aperture 0.59-inch WXGA panels with approximately 1,020,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA...input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on a larger screen ...on the control panel of the projector, allowing use of the keys on... the required password is entered when the projector is very short, approximately 2.4 m (7.9...
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... can turn off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Once the projector is in standby mode. Flashes in green from the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in standby mode, you press the key. Also, flashes in the menu system, select a ...to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to operate. - To turn it is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key...
... can turn off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Once the projector is in standby mode. Flashes in green from the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in standby mode, you press the key. Also, flashes in the menu system, select a ...to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to operate. - To turn it is plugged into a wall outlet. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key...
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... with VOLUME +/- When INPUT B (VPLEW5 only) is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. h Rear remote control detector Remote Commander The keys that is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT B. e INPUT B ... the computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on page 35. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female...
... with VOLUME +/- When INPUT B (VPLEW5 only) is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of the computer when you operate the projector from INPUT A or VIDEO. h Rear remote control detector Remote Commander The keys that is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT B. e INPUT B ... the computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on page 35. c INPUT A/VIDEO IN AUDIO connector (VPL-EX5/ES5 only) Inputs audio signal attached to its clearest while a signal is input from a computer. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female...
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...a doctor. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. Press... operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is displayed on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. keys Before using...
...a doctor. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is , the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector becomes. 16 Location and Function of the lithium battery holder by picking it, and pull out the holder from the lithium battery holder. Press... operation • Make sure that nothing obstructs the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector is displayed on the projector. Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range is used in the Remote Commander. keys Before using...
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Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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 5.2 ...and the V Keystone function has been done. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. Installing the Projector 17
Use the following table as a guide. B Projecting the Picture Installing the Projector The distance between the actual value and the design value shown in the table above. 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 5.2 ...and the V Keystone function has been done. Screen Projecting the Picture Distance between the screen and the center of the screen. Installing the Projector 17
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... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2" Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance...
... the Signal menu is set to "4:3", the projected image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector VPL-EW5 (When "Aspect" on the Signal menu is set to "Full 2" Projected image 40 size (diagonal) (inches) Minimum Distance...
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... For more information, refer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the...
... For more information, refer to pull it out by the plug, not the cable itself. However, we recommend that you connect the projector, make sure to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX5/EX50) or WXGA (VPLEW5) mode for each connection. • Insert the cable plugs firmly; Connecting a Computer This section describes how to connect the...
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...to use a commercially available plug adaptor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows... instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. 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 only...
...to use a commercially available plug adaptor. To connect a computer (Digital) or video equipment (Digital) (VPL-EW5 only) Front (the connector panel on the right of the lens) VPL-EW5 Note To connect a Macintosh computer equipped with a video output connector of a type having two rows... instructions supplied with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Signal or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. 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 only...
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...the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." ... cable.) Notes • For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable 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...
...the INPUT SETTING menu according to the input signal. • When you connect the projector to a VCR. For more information, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment you connect the projector to a component output connector, select "Component" with the "Input-A Signal Sel." ... cable.) Notes • For stereo audio connection, connect the stereo audio connecting cable 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...
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... pressing certain keys (e.g., The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -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...
... pressing certain keys (e.g., The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -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...
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.... Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster out. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to display the adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using the Focus ring. Adjust the picture size using... same time. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the picture and the focus. F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of...
.... Adjuster adjustment button Notes • Be careful not to "V Keystone" displays on the screen, and adjust the value with the adjuster out. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to display the adjustment menu and adjust the tilt using the Focus ring. Adjust the picture size using... same time. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the top of the picture and the focus. F7 or Fx and Fn Note The key used for switching the computer to output to the projector varies depending on the type of...
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... B or ENTER key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The selected menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is English. B Convenient Functions Selecting...
... B or ENTER key. The menu disappears automatically if a key is not pressed for one of seventeen languages for displaying the menu and other on the projector. 3 Press the MENU key. The selected menu appears. To change the menu language, proceed as follows: 1,2 The menu currently selected is English. B Convenient Functions Selecting...
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...this password. In this case, press the ?/1 key to remember this is "ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER." Be sure to turn the power of the projector on the INSTALL SETTING menu. When you turn off the "Security Lock" setting on , you set the security lock being active, the password will not... that was set password. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for entering the new password is turned on after three tries, the projector cannot be able to keep the current password.) 26 Security Lock Enter the password on this function for entering the password is displayed when the...
...this password. In this case, press the ?/1 key to remember this is "ENTER, ENTER, ENTER, ENTER." Be sure to turn the power of the projector on the INSTALL SETTING menu. When you turn off the "Security Lock" setting on , you set the security lock being active, the password will not... that was set password. Use: Cancel: Other key Next, the screen for entering the new password is turned on after three tries, the projector cannot be able to keep the current password.) 26 Security Lock Enter the password on this function for entering the password is displayed when the...
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...icon is located is input. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you will be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to enlarge. Off & Go Function If you ...have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off without pressing the power key on and off, set . Effective Tools for the entire system on the projector. This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image,...
...icon is located is input. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you will be able to verify the projector's serial number and your identity. (This process may differ in the center of the image to enlarge. Off & Go Function If you ...have forgotten the password, you will provide you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the projector off without pressing the power key on and off, set . Effective Tools for the entire system on the projector. This function does not work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image,...