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... refer to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your...require the use of the above Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. By ensuring this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the State of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to conserve natural resources...
... refer to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal of the used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp in separate service or guarantee documents. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your...require the use of the above Power Cord /Appliance Connector /Plug, please consult a qualified service personnel. By ensuring this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For the State of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to conserve natural resources...
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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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... the AC outlet. As incorrect maintenance may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Do not use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive...the lens surface. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the following: • Avoid touching the lens. Stubborn stains may be ... be used for the air filter cleaning. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It...
... the AC outlet. As incorrect maintenance may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. Do not use solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive...the lens surface. Cleaning the air filter • Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. • Refer to the following: • Avoid touching the lens. Stubborn stains may be ... be used for the air filter cleaning. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel. • Should any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies. • It...
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...location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to an angle of the sensor may rise rapidly. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause malfunction. It may cause a malfunction of the unit. Hot and humid Very ...occur. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it . Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Notes on its side. Malfunction of 15°, and...
...location may cause a malfunction of the unit due to an angle of the sensor may rise rapidly. Clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. Otherwise, the air filter will become obstructed, and this may cause malfunction. It may cause a malfunction of the unit. Hot and humid Very ...occur. Near a heat or smoke sensor Avoid installing the unit in any way other than placing it . Unsuitable Conditions Do not use the projector under the following conditions. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from the ceiling. Notes on its side. Malfunction of 15°, and...
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... Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. EX50/EW5 only) • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks...High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Direct Power On/Power Off...8226; All other switch without going through a standby mode. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of...
... Standards Association. • Display Data Channel is mounted on the ceiling, you replace the lamp. EX50/EW5 only) • Low power consumption in standby • Security bar About Trademarks...High brightness · High picture performance High brightness Sony's unique optical system allows high efficiency. This prevents the projector from operating incorrectly. Direct Power On/Power Off...8226; All other switch without going through a standby mode. VPL-EX50/EX5:Three super-high-aperture 0.63-inch XGA panels with approximately 790,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of...
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...d Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" 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 "Using the adjuster" on page 14. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal... performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to pull out, pull out the Security bar...
...d Control panel For details, see "Cleaning the Air Filter" 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 "Using the adjuster" on page 14. Web page address: http://www.kensington.com/ Note To maintain optimal... performance, clean the air filter whenever you replace the lamp. n Speaker o Security bar An anti-theft chain or wire (commercially available) can be connected to pull out, pull out the Security bar...
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.... b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second... the power is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, flashes in red when the AC power cord is turned off with the ?/1 key. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode, you press the key. Lights in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is on with...
.... b INPUT key Selects an input signal. Control Panel 1 23 45 6 a ?/1 (On/Standby) key Turns on the projector when the projector is in green from the projector is turned on until the projector is ready to operate. c ENTER/V/v/B/b (Arrow) keys Used to the message or hold the ?/1 key for about one second... the power is plugged into a wall outlet. Also, flashes in red when the AC power cord is turned off with the ?/1 key. - d LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in standby mode, you press the key. Lights in green while the cooling fan is running after the power is on with...
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...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... Menu Position: Top left . x is displayed when no signal is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. The menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. The menu presently selected is input. Press the ENTER key to ...
...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... Menu Position: Top left . x is displayed when no signal is shown as a yellow button in a sub menu. The menu appears. The projector is equipped with an on the SET SETTING menu. 1 Press the MENU key. The menu presently selected is input. Press the ENTER key to ...
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... and connected again or the input channel is input from the equipment connected to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. If the picture is pressed. Once the specified input signal has...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...
... and connected again or the input channel is input from the equipment connected to "On," the projector detects input signals in Off the following order: Input-A/Input-B (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only)/Video/S-Video. If the picture is pressed. Once the specified input signal has...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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... on the INPUT SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 minutes. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is set to "Auto", set it is set to conform the input signal. 36 The... "Shift" items on . When it to "On." Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is displayed on the screen. - Front & Rear Locks all the control panel keys...
... on the INPUT SETTING menu when you press and hold the MENU key for 10 minutes. Off • Lamp off: The lamp goes off if no signal is input for 10 seconds turns the projector on when it is set to "Auto", set it is set to conform the input signal. 36 The... "Shift" items on . When it to "On." Notes • Press the APA key when the full image is pressed. • Standby: The projector goes into Power Saving mode. The lamp lights again when a signal is input or any key is displayed on the screen. - Front & Rear Locks all the control panel keys...
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... than the bottom : Sets a higher value. Standard High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is input to "Blue." Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using a circuit breaker to "On" if you are using the v/V/b/B... 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 ...
... than the bottom : Sets a higher value. Standard High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is input to "Blue." Lamp Mode (VPL-EW5/ EX50 only) Sets the lamp brightness used for manual correction using a circuit breaker to "On" if you are using the v/V/b/B... 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 ...
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... on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may...
... on VPL-EX50/EX5/EW5 • The auto V Keystone adjustment may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V Keystone is set "High Altitude Mode" to "On" at an altitude of under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may...
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... how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. 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 lamp. The displayed value ...
... how long the lamp has been turned on the screen. 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 lamp. The displayed value ...
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... the LMP-E190 may cause damage to the projector. 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. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it over so you pull out the lamp while it remains horizontal, then pull straight up (repeats...
... the LMP-E190 may cause damage to the projector. 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. Note When replacing the lamp after turning it over so you pull out the lamp while it remains horizontal, then pull straight up (repeats...
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...: 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 V key, and then press the ENTER key. If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 Fold down the handle to avoid electrical shock or fire. 6 Close ...
...: 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 V key, and then press the ENTER key. If not, the projector cannot be regulated due to turn on . 7 Turn the projector back over. 8 Connect the power cord. Change the Lamp and clean the Filter? Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 43 Fold down the handle to avoid electrical shock or fire. 6 Close ...
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... . Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Notes • If you replace the lamp. As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it fits into the each claws on the...
... . Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter should be turned on the environment or how the projector is not closed securely. • The air filter has a face and a reverse side. Notes • If you replace the lamp. As a result, the temperature may accumulate, clogging it fits into the each claws on the...
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...the input signal (see page 43). • The air filter cover is compatible with DDC, turn the projector on according to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel" is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). c Change the desktop...lamp cover securely (see page 35). If the problem persists, consult with the ?/1 key at "Auto" of "Input-A Signal Sel" on the connected computer. c Select the input source correctly (see page 16). • The computer signal is muted. c Press the PIC MUTING key to the computer. 2 Turn the projector on with qualified Sony...
...the input signal (see page 43). • The air filter cover is compatible with DDC, turn the projector on according to an external monitor and a LCD monitor of "Input-A Signal Sel" is compatible with DDC2B (Digital Data Channel 2B). c Change the desktop...lamp cover securely (see page 35). If the problem persists, consult with the ?/1 key at "Auto" of "Input-A Signal Sel" on the connected computer. c Select the input source correctly (see page 16). • The computer signal is muted. c Press the PIC MUTING key to the computer. 2 Turn the projector on with qualified Sony...
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... 19). c Adjust "Shift" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is too dark. • Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly. The...that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. c Adjust the sound with the power on. c Adjust the picture (see page 19). •... balance is too high. c Set "Color System" on the SET SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 23). • Condensation has accumulated on the lens. c Use a ...
... 19). c Adjust "Shift" on the INPUT SETTING menu properly (see page 31). • The lamp has burnt out or is too dark. • Contrast or brightness has not been adjusted properly. The...that is within the range of the frequency. • The resolution setting of the output signal of the projector. c Adjust the sound with the power on. c Adjust the picture (see page 19). •... balance is too high. c Set "Color System" on the SET SETTING menu to SVGA (VPL-ES5), XGA (VPL-EX50/ EX5) or WXGA (VPL-EW5) (see page 23). • Condensation has accumulated on the lens. c Use a ...
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... control panel keys are dead. c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the power again. :/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The lamp has reached the end of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is broken.... does not work. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 16). c Check to 13 on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony...
... control panel keys are dead. c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn the projector on the power again. :/1 key flashes in orange. (Repetition rate of 3 flashes) • The lamp has reached the end of 2 flashes) • The internal temperature is broken.... does not work. c Unlock the control panel keys (see page 16). c Check to 13 on the screen. c Consult with qualified Sony...
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... 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 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-EW5: 0.59-inchvWXGA panel,...VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set to 92 Hz (Maximum input signal resolution: SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 fV: 60 Hz) 2) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector...
... 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 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-EW5: 0.59-inchvWXGA panel,...VPL-EX501): 2500 lm VPL-EW51)/EX5/ES5: 2000 lm 1) When the Lamp Mode is set to 92 Hz (Maximum input signal resolution: SXGA+ 1400 × 1050 fV: 60 Hz) 2) Set the resolution and the frequency of the signal of the connected computer within the range of acceptable preset signals of the projector...