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.... WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1. The recycling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. If you will help prevent...use of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - To reduce the risk of each country if applicable. 2. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in the European Union and other than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 5/8 in.) Rating Minimum 10A, 125V Using this unit ...
.... WARNING: THIS WARNING IS APPLICABLE FOR OTHER COUNTRIES. 1. The recycling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the customers in separate service or guarantee documents. If you will help prevent...use of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - To reduce the risk of each country if applicable. 2. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in the European Union and other than 4.5 m (14 ft .9 5/8 in.) Rating Minimum 10A, 125V Using this unit ...
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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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...8226; To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should be changed to the projector. Do not block or place anything near these chemicals. Stubborn stains may damage the finish of...holes (exhaust). Do not use a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable...from the AC outlet. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 44 for several days. •...
...8226; To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should be changed to the projector. Do not block or place anything near these chemicals. Stubborn stains may damage the finish of...holes (exhaust). Do not use a soft dry cloth. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It is desirable...from the AC outlet. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the "Cleaning the Air Filter" on page 44 for several days. •...
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...the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the sensor may occur. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from the ceiling. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter ... or extremely smoky environment. Such an installation may cause malfunction. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it ....
...the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause a malfunction of the sensor may occur. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Malfunction of the unit or damage it on a level surface or suspending from the ceiling. Dust preventing the air passing through the filter ... or extremely smoky environment. Such an installation may cause malfunction. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner Installing the projector in such a location may rise rapidly. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it ....
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...projector from operating incorrectly. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1280 × 800 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp... B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 1,020,...
...projector from operating incorrectly. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1280 × 800 dots (horizontal/vertical) for RGB input, and 750 horizontal TV lines for video input. Simple maintenance Even when the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp... B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-ES5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63inch SVGA panels with approximately 1,020,...
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...on page 23. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 12. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h ...Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Control Panel" on page 14. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. Security bar p Security ...
...on page 23. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. c Front remote control detector d Control panel For details, see "Connector Panel" on page 12. g Ventilation holes (intake)/Air filter cover h ...Adjusters (fore pad) i Lamp cover j Adjuster k Connector Panel For details, see "Control Panel" on page 14. e Zoom ring Adjusts the picture size. Security bar p Security ...
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... power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Lights in green when the power is in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Lights in standby mode, you press the key. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (.... - To turn it on , and when it is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second.
... power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - Lights in green when the power is in orange when the power saving mode is on the projector when the projector is turned off the power, press the ?/1 key twice according to operate. - Lights in standby mode, you press the key. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (.... - To turn it on , and when it is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of items in red when the temperature becomes high inside the projector, or when the projector fails to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second.
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... key to restore the previous screen. For Video/S-Video input: Shows "Auto" or the "Color System" setting on the SET SETTING menu. The projector is input. Using a MENU 29 SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: 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 ...
... key to restore the previous screen. For Video/S-Video input: Shows "Auto" or the "Color System" setting on the SET SETTING menu. The projector is input. Using a MENU 29 SET SETTING Input-A Smar t APA: 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 ...
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...by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by selecting "Input-A" with... 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 Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase,"...
...by pressing the APA key on the Remote Commander even if "Smart APA" set to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. Once the specified input signal has been adjusted by selecting "Input-A" with... 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 Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting Smart APA The APA (Auto Pixel Alignment) automatically On adjusts "Dot Phase,"...
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... to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector on . You can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is on when it to "On." When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - If you adjust the picture manually. • If the input signal is not ..." items on the screen. To lock the control panel keys, set it is input for 10 minutes. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The...
... to "On," keeping the ?/1 key on the control panel pressed for 10 seconds turns the projector on . You can be released and "Panel Key Lock" is on when it to "On." When replacing the lamps, reset the lamp timer. - If you adjust the picture manually. • If the input signal is not ..." items on the screen. To lock the control panel keys, set it is input for 10 minutes. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is in standby mode, and turns the projector to "Off." The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is pressed. • Standby: The...
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... projection angle. Image Flip Flips the image on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Normally, set to turn the power on/ off the entire system. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the screen when no...higher value. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX50/ EX5/EW5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using ...
... projection angle. Image Flip Flips the image on the projector. 38 The INSTALL SETTING Menu Normally, set to turn the power on/ off the entire system. Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used at an altitude of the screen when no...higher value. INSTALL SETTING V Keystone: Auto Image Flip: Off Background: Blue Lamp Mode: Standard High Altitude Mode:Off Security Lock: Off Direct Power On: Off Input-A Setting items Functions Initial setting V Keystone (VPL-EX50/ EX5/EW5 only) Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection 0 angle using ...
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...screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "Manual" from "Auto". Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the control panel or the remote commander, and ...change the value. The setting mode will be temporarily changed to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp ...
...screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "Manual" from "Auto". Notes on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the control panel or the remote commander, and ...change the value. The setting mode will be temporarily changed to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp ...
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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 Setting items fH fV Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Displays the vertical frequency ...of the input signal. The displayed value is no setting to be altered. 40 The INFORMATION Menu Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays...
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 Setting items fH fV Lamp Timer Functions Displays the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Displays the vertical frequency ...of the input signal. The displayed value is no setting to be altered. 40 The INFORMATION Menu Indicates how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. You cannot alter the display, and these is approximate. The INFORMATION Menu The INFORMATION menu displays...
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... on conditions of any other lamps than the LMP-E190 may cause damage to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by the handle (c). Fold ...out the handle (b), then pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. • When ...
... on conditions of any other lamps than the LMP-E190 may cause damage to cool. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Notes • If the lamp breaks, ask qualified Sony personnel to replace the lamp and to check inside. • Pull out the lamp by the handle (c). Fold ...out the handle (b), then pull out the lamp unit by holding the handle. • When ...
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...(www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to page 44 for "Cleaning the Air Filter". 13Select "Yes" with the V key, and then press the ENTER key. is displayed in place (a). Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is ... on if the lamp is initialized to touch the glass surface of these materials may be turned on . 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" with the v key. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8...
...(www.eiae.org). If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to page 44 for "Cleaning the Air Filter". 13Select "Yes" with the V key, and then press the ENTER key. is displayed in place (a). Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 5 Insert the new lamp all the way in until it is ... on if the lamp is initialized to touch the glass surface of these materials may be turned on . 10Press the MENU key, and then select the Setup menu. 12Select "Execute" with the v key. Disposal of the lamp. • The power will not turn the projector on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8...
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... the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that it fits in a shaded... with a vacuum cleaner. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it . Notes • If you replace the lamp. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the air filter cover and replace the cover.
... the power off and unplug the power cord. 2 Draw out the air filter cover and remove it in a notch on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Air filter 5 Attach the air filter so that it fits in a shaded... with a vacuum cleaner. Remove the air filter, and then remove the dust with a mild detergent solution and dry it . Notes • If you replace the lamp. Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the air filter cover and replace the cover.
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...wrong. c Set the computer signal to output only to the input signal (see page 19). c Change the desktop pattern on the LCD panel. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 44). Others Troubleshooting 45 c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 43). • The air filter...instructions. B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be received at a short interval. The picture from the computer and the numbers of "Input-A Signal Sel" is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with qualified Sony personnel. If the problem persists, ...
...wrong. c Set the computer signal to output only to the input signal (see page 19). c Change the desktop pattern on the LCD panel. c Close the lamp cover securely (see page 44). Others Troubleshooting 45 c Attach the air filter cover securely (see page 43). • The air filter...instructions. B Others Troubleshooting If the projector appears to be received at a short interval. The picture from the computer and the numbers of "Input-A Signal Sel" is not turned on. • The power has been turned off and on with qualified Sony personnel. If the problem persists, ...
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... or brightness has not been adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 31). • The projector is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Display the full image... has been set to match the color system being input (see page 35). Cause and Remedy • A cable is too high. c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 19). c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 42).
... or brightness has not been adjusted properly. c Adjust the picture (see page 31). • The projector is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. The picture is incorrect. • The picture has not been adjusted properly. c Display the full image... has been set to match the color system being input (see page 35). Cause and Remedy • A cable is too high. c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 19). c Set the output setting to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 42).
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... that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. Cause and Remedy The control panel keys are dead. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 42). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Replace the lamp (see page 36). c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of...
... that nothing is blocking the ventilation holes. • The projector is broken. Cause and Remedy The control panel keys are dead. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 42). • The lamp has reached a high temperature. c Replace the lamp (see page 36). c Consult with qualified Sony personnel. :/1 key flashes in red. (Repetition rate of...
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... 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 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-...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...the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, Progressive component 50/...
... 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 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-...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...the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector. Applicable video signals 15 k RGB/component 50/60 Hz, Progressive component 50/...
