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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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... in a room where floor and walls are of reflecting material, it out by the plug. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened ...The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting ...
... in a room where floor and walls are of reflecting material, it out by the plug. As incorrect maintenance may impair the performance of the projector, take care with a soft dry cloth. • Use of alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened ...The unit is not disconnected to the AC power source (mains) as long as a cleaning cloth or glass cleaning cloth lightly dampened with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that the carpet and wall paper be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight. • Ceiling-mounted spot lighting ...
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...and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may block the ventilation holes. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may come off automatically. • Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) around the unit. • Be careful...models. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. This is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to blockage of ventilation holes, the temperature sensor will function, and the...
...and/or bright points (red, blue, or green) that may block the ventilation holes. When the images are projected onto the screens from multiple LCD data projectors, they may come off automatically. • Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) around the unit. • Be careful...models. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that appear continuously on the LCD data projector. This is these situations or locations may cause a malfunction or damage to blockage of ventilation holes, the temperature sensor will function, and the...
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... cause a 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 malfunction. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in temperature. Locations subject to moisture...
... cause a 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 malfunction. Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in temperature. Locations subject to moisture...
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...appear on the screen depending on Installation and Usage When transporting the unit stored in front of 1,500 m or higher, turn on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of certain components. Note on the screen When using highprecision technology. Use the Security bar at the rear ... altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may block the light during projection. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at an altitude of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Do not use the Security bar for example. Failing to...
...appear on the screen depending on Installation and Usage When transporting the unit stored in front of 1,500 m or higher, turn on carrying the projector The unit is not a malfunction of certain components. Note on the screen When using highprecision technology. Use the Security bar at the rear ... altitudes could have adverse effects, such as this may block the light during projection. Do not block the ventilation holes Avoid using the projector at an altitude of the lens that covers the ventilation holes (exhaust/ intake); Do not use the Security bar for example. Failing to...
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... filter at the side. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/...it possible to prevent projection of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not specified....
... filter at the side. Overview B Overview Features High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (horizontal/...it possible to prevent projection of a picture on the screen unless the required password is entered when the projector is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • HDMI, HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are not specified....
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...you press the key. Flashes in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in green from the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key ... keys Used to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. Also, flashes in standby mode. Lights in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. For detail, see page 24...
...you press the key. Flashes in red when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall outlet. Flashes in green from the projector is turned on the projector when the projector is in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is turned off with the ?/1 key. - b INPUT key ... keys Used to enter the settings of its life or reaches a high temperature. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on until the projector is ready to operate. Also, flashes in standby mode. Lights in the menu system, select a menu, or make various adjustments. For detail, see page 24...
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... to the connector of the monitor. on page 35. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to the input connector of the computer when you operate the projector from a computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on the...equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- Connects to the video output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5: When INPUT A is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT A. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is ...
... to the connector of the monitor. on page 35. g REMOTE RS-232C connector (Dsub 9-pin female) (VPL-EX5/ EX50/EW5 only) Connects to the input connector of the computer when you operate the projector from a computer. For details, see "Connecting a Computer" on page 19 and "Connecting a VCR" on the...equipment or the computer equipped with VOLUME +/- Connects to the video output connector of equipment using the supplied cable or an optional cable. In VPL-EW5/EX5/ES5: When INPUT A is selected, the output audio is the signal input to AUDIO of INPUT A. When VIDEO or S VIDEO is ...
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Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. f FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. keys Before using.... Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range 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. e PIC MUTING...
Press again to its original size. key Enlarges the image at a desired location on the projector. f FREEZE key Freezes the projected picture. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the remote control detector on the screen. keys Before using.... Direct the Remote Commander toward the remote control detector. • The operation range 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. e PIC MUTING...
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Use the following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture 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)... 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 V Keystone function has been done. Installing the Projector 17
Use the following table as a guide. Screen Projecting the Picture 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)... 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 V Keystone function has been done. Installing the Projector 17
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... image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may...
... image size (diagonal) will be approximately 88 % of "Full 2" size. • When "Aspect" in the table above. Notes for VPL-EW5 only • When "Aspect" on page 54. 18 Installing the Projector For details on installation, see "Installation Diagram" on the Signal menu is set to other than "Full 2", black bands may...
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... 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; loose connections ...stereo audio connecting cable to a computer. 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 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; loose connections ...stereo audio connecting cable to a computer. 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.
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Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer. 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 ... or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. 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 of...
Set your computer's display and the external monitor, the picture of this projector is not compatible with your computer. 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 ... or CEC (Consumer Electronics control) Signal. 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 of...
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...select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 Projecting the Picture to audio output (L) to audio output (R)...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. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a component output...
...select "Video GBR" or when you are connecting. Connecting the Projector 21 To connect to a video or S video output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 To connect to a video GBR/ Component output connector Rear side VPL-EX50 Projecting the Picture to audio output (L) to audio output (R)...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. Connecting a VCR This section describes how to connect the projector to a component output...
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...only) Computer/VCR, etc. Each time 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 ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power cord into... mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to "On," the projector searches for the input analog signal from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to...
...only) Computer/VCR, etc. Each time 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 ZOOM FREEZE MENU VOLUME 1 Plug the AC power cord into... mode. 2 Press the ?/1 key. The ?/1 key lights after flashing in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, and connect all -in-one LCD type, you may have to switch the computer to output to "On," the projector searches for the input analog signal from a computer only. 5 Switch the equipment connected to...
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...performed at the same time. In this case, adjust it hard with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower...may be perfectly adjusted depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the projector with the adjuster out. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "V Keystone" displays on the room temperature or the screen angle. Press the...
...performed at the same time. In this case, adjust it hard with the adjuster, the V keystone adjustment is automatically adjusted. Projecting the Picture / , LCD VGA / , etc.), or by changing your fingers. • Do not push hard on the type of computer. 6 Adjust the upper or lower...may be perfectly adjusted depending on the screen, and adjust the value with the v/V/b/B keys. 8 Adjust the size of the projector with the adjuster out. For VPL-EW5/EX50/EX5 • When you set the "V Keystone" to "V Keystone" displays on the room temperature or the screen angle. Press the...
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... the selected language. 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. Convenient Functions 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press...
... the selected language. 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. Convenient Functions 1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet. 2 Press the ?/1 key to select the MENU SETTING menu, then press...
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... To use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on , you turn the power of the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Re-enter new password key. is not available. When you are required to input the ...on this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting on the INSTALL SETTING menu. Security Lock The projector is completed. The screen used . In this password. Password required for entering the password is displayed when the power is entered you will not be...
... To use the security lock 1 Press the MENU key and then, on the INSTALL SETTING menu, turn on , you turn the power of the projector on the "Security Lock" setting. 2 Enter the password. Re-enter new password key. is not available. When you are required to input the ...on this procedure again from step 1. 4 Turn the main power off the "Security Lock" setting on the INSTALL SETTING menu. Security Lock The projector is completed. The screen used . In this password. Password required for entering the password is displayed when the power is entered you will not be...
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... power cord. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you can turn the projector off , set . Effective Tools for the entire system on the projector. Off & Go Function If you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the power on/off without pressing... work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the image you want to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will provide you will be able to enlarge. Note If you call the customer service center...
... power cord. The enlargement Other Functions 27 Other Functions Direct Power On/Off Function If you can turn the projector off , set . Effective Tools for the entire system on the projector. Off & Go Function If you are leaving the conference room immediately, turn the power on/off without pressing... work when a video signal is input. 1 Project a normal image, and press the D ZOOM + key on the image you want to verify the projector's serial number and your identity has been confirmed, we will provide you will be able to enlarge. Note If you call the customer service center...